Audio: Reaction from the 2016 Donegal Marathon

written by Chris McNulty August 21, 2016

THE 2016 DONEGAL Marathon was won by Rosses AC’s Ciaran McMonagle, with the women’s event won by Caitriona Jennings in a course record.

Olympic rowing finalist Sinead Jennings won the women’s half marathon, making it a double for the Jennings household, with Pauric Breslin of Letterkenny AC won the men’s half marathon.

McMonagle finished in 2 hours, 41 minutes and 15 seconds, to win from Conor Robinson (2:51:51) and Christopher Deane (3:02:58).

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Breslin came home in 1:15:24, beating Gavin Crawford of Letterkenny 24/7 Triathlon Club (1:17:18) and Michael Black (1:17:39).

Caitiona Jenning’s 2:53:14 is a new course record, while Sinead Jennings finished in 1:23:40.

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Charlie Collins was at the finish and spoke with McMonagle, Caitriona Jennings and Breslin …

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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

Audio: Reaction from the 2016 Donegal Marathon

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