1979 Cyclo Cross Championships in Balbriggan

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By Peter Purfield
Nov 15, 1979 - 6:17:19 PM

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The race was held in a large open area, mostly fields opposite the church on the Dublin road, it has been built on since. I think the event could have been the National Cyclo-cross championships. It was organised by Oliver and Ben McKenna of the Balbriggan CC.

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Commaissaire Ben McKenna talks with riders before the start


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Stephen Roche (Orwell) and Paul Kimmage (Tara) in centre


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Oliver McKenna starts them off


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Raphael Kimmage (left) and Stephen Roche (right)


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Raphael Kimmage


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Mick McLynskey (Les Jeunes)


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Martin Earley (Les Jeunes)


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Adrian Byrne (Garda CC)


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Stephen Roche


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Results

1 Stephen Roche (Orwell Whls)
2 PJ Nolan (Navan RC)
3 Raphael Kimmage (Aer Lingus)
4 Paul Kimmage (Aer Lingus)
5 Paul Nolan (St Pat’s CC)
6 Adrian Byrne (Garda CC)
7 Seamus Kennedy (A.I.F.)
8 Kevin Reilly (St Pat’s CC)
9 Jack Murphy (Cuchulainn CC)
10 Ian Henry (North Down CC)

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