
A fantastic event took place in Abbeyleix over the weekend.
It was a case of history repeating itself in both the senior divisions of cross country racing in Laois.
Mary Mulhare captured her 9th Laois Cross Country title in Abbeyleix, leading home the contingent in the senior women's race.
There was joy for hometown club Ballyroan/Abbeyleix in the team event.
It was a similar story in the senior men's race, as Colin Maher captured his third crown, finishing ahead of Cian Kelly of St. Abbans AC and Tom Lumpton from Portlaoise.
St. Abbans would go on to capture the team event with some consistent performances from their crew.
Here's the results in full:
SENIOR WOMEN
1st Mary Mulhare, Portlaoise AC
2nd Kate McDonald, Ballyroan/Abbeyleix AC
3rd Lucy Deegan, St. Abban's AC
TEAM RESULT
Ballyroan/Abbeyleix AC
Portlaoise AC
St. Michael's, Portarlington AC
SENIOR MEN
1st Colin Maher, Ballyfin AC
2nd Cian Kelly, St. Abban's AC
3rd Tom Lupton, Portlaoise AC
TEAM RESULT
1st St. Abban's AC
2nd Portlaoise AC