Ballinastoe was a popular course for cross country races in the 90's. Here is a video of Round 2 of the All Ireland MTB Cross country league which was held in Ballinastoe woods, the event was organised by the Sorrento Cycling Club.

1997 Ballinastoe MTB XC League Races

Category winners are;-
ELITE: Sean Herlihy CycleWays / MAD
EXPERTS: Paul Hicks CycleWays / MAD
JUNIORS: James O'Carroll CycleWays / MAD
MASTERS: Padraig Bonnie IMBRC
VETERANS: Peter Purfield CycleWays / MAD
SPORTS: Bryan Joyce CycleWays / MAD
UNDER 16 (Boys): Desie Foley Sligo CC
UNDER 16 (Girls): D. Lyons Kamikaze
UNDER 14 (Boys): B. Carolan Sligo CC
UNDER 12 (Boys): T. Jensen IMBRC
UNDER 12 (Girls): J. Brady IMBRC

Race Organisers: Sorrento CC
Cameras: Derek Byrne & Peter Purfield
Editing: Peter Purfield


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