Having raced as a senior 3 and senior 2 rider last year, Neil Delahaye continued his upward progression when he came out best in today’s Ben McKenna Memorial in Balbriggan.

The Usher IRC competitor was one of the most active in the 72 mile event, going clear with team-mate Greg Swinand, Adrian Pretorius (Murphy and Gunn) and Tim O’Regan (Myhome.ie/Cycleways) in the second half of the race. These three were hauled back by those chasing behind but Delahaye was able to solo to a fine victory, crossing the line well clear of Adam Petrie Armstrong (Northern Dave Kane CC) and Ken Norgrove (All Systems Dublin Wheelers).

Stephen McKenna (Audi East Antrim) and Andre Engerman (St. Tiernans CC) finished together for fourth and fifth places, while Swinand hung on for sixth.

Neill Delahaye, Usher IRC

Last year Delahaye made the most of his handicap as a senior 3 rider to win Balbriggan CC’s companion race, the Harry Reynolds Memorial. This time round, the now-first category competitor beat others of the same level to take the main event, while Paul Healion (Murphy Gunn/Newlyn Group) showed the benefits of his recent racing in Australia to succeed Delahaye in Saturday’s Harry Reynolds race. Tim O’Regan and Adrian Hederman (Murphy Gunn/Newlyn Group) were second and third.


Ben McKenna Memorial, Balbriggan

Senior A/B: (72 miles)

1, Neil Delahaye (Usher IRC)
2, Adam Petrie Armstrong (Northern Dave Kane CC)
3, Ken Norgrove (All Systems Dublin Wheelers)
4, Stephen McKenna (Audi East Antrim)
5, Andre Engerman (St. Tiernans CC)
6, Greg Swinand (Usher IRC)
7, David Peelo (Murphy Surveyors Kilcullen)
8, Philip Cassidy (Myhome.ie/Cycleways)
9, Adrian Pretorius (Murphy Gunn/Newlyn Group)
10, Jason O’Callaghan (McNally Swords CC)
11, Simon Mulvany (Stamullen M Donnelly)
12, Frank O’Connor (Murphy Gunn/Newlyn Group)
13, Mark McLeavey (Diamond T)
14, Seamus Kelly (Ena Loakman Newbridge)
15, David Rawlins (South Dublin CC)
16, John Wall (Murphy Gunn/Newlyn Group)
17, Mick Steed (Murphy Surveyors Kilcullen)
18, Tim O’Regan (Myhome.ie/Cycleways)
19, Gary McNulty (Orwell Dundrum Town Centre)
20, Robert Moore (Stamullen M Donnelly)

Senior 2 prizes:

1, Andre Engermann
2, Philip Cassidy
3, Adrian Pretorious
4, Jason O’Callaghan
5, Frank O’Connor
6, Mark McLeavy

Kevin Donagher, McNally Swords CC

Jazzer Wherity Memorial for senior 3s, Balbriggan (36 miles):

1, Kevin Donagher (McNally Swords CC)
2, Alan Bingham (Cuchulainn CC)
3, Liam Dolan (Cuchulainn CC)
4, Wes Murphy (All Systems Dublin Wheelers)
5, Gary Gorman (Cuchulainn CC)
6, Michael McGloin (All Systems Dublin Wheelers)
7, Myles Kirby (Orwell Dundrum SC)
8, Gavin Haberlin (UCD)
9, Stefan Engerman (St. Tiernan’s CC)
10, Cathal Millar (Tandam Cyclingireland)

Julie O’Hagan, All Systems DWCC

Zoo Hair Salon Women’s National League round 1, Balbriggan (36 miles):

1, Julie O’Hagan (All Systems Dublin Wheelers)
2, Orla Hendron (Orwell Dundrum Town Centre)
3, Joanna Hickey (Usher IRC)
4, Colleen Foley (McNally Swords CC)
5, Roisin Kennedy (Usher IRC)


Veteran/junior event (54 miles):

1, Sean Bracken (Usher Irish RC)
2, Padraig Lynch (Newry Haldane CC)
3, Ger Madden (Obelisk CC)
4, Mick Nulty (Stamullen M Donnelly)
5, Peter Gillespie (Laois CC)
6, Terry Ferris (Murphy Gunn/Newlyn Group)
7, Brian Reynolds (Staggs Lucan CC)
8, Karl Gallagher (Garda CC)
9, Colm Dunne (Staggs Lucan)
10, Michael Daly (McNally Swords - 1st Junior)

Best unplaced junior: Lorcan Davouest (South Dublin CC)

Andrew Hunter winning the Aghagallon Cup - Picture courtesy Jerome Rafferty www.raffoto.com

Aghagallon Cup:

1, Andrew Hunter (XMTB) 45 miles in 1 hour 58 mins 2 secs
2, Simon Williams (Orchard Wheelers)
3, Gordon Scott (East Antrim)
4, Conor Lavery (Apollo)
5, Nigel Quigley (Bann Wheelers)
6, Stephen Coyle (Lakeland CC)


Silver Pail Trophy (65 miles) Castlehyde, Fermoy.

1, Michael Hennessy (Fermoy CC)
2, Martin O’Loughlin (Dan Morrissey/Carrick Wheelers CC)
3, Paul Griffin (Earl of Desmond/Giant Asia)
4, Ray Clarke (Worldwide Cycles)
5, Simon Kelly (Murphy & Gunn/Newlyn Group)
6, John O’Brien (Ballymore CC)
7, Theo Hardwick (Killorglin Credit Union CC)
8, Anthony O’Brien (Fermoy CC)

First woman: Siobhan Dervan (Lotto Ladies)
First senior 3: Declan Hanrahan (Worldwide Cycles)

Underage:

Under 16: S. Bennett (Kanturk Credit Union CC)
Under 14: J. Coughlan (Kilorglin CC)
Under 12: RJ McGrath (Fermoy CC)

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Paul Healion, (Murphy Gunn/Newlyn Group)

Harry Reynolds Memorial,
Man O’War (Saturday)

1, Paul Healion (Murphy Gunn/Newlyn Group)
2, Tim O’Regan (Myhome.ie/Cycleways)
3, Adrian Hederman (Murphy Gunn/Newlyn Group)
4, Daire O’Sullivan (Ena Loakman Newbridge)
5, Owen Whelan (Laois CC)
6, Urban Monks (Murphy Gunn/Newlyn Group)
7, Tony O’Malley, All Systems DWCC)
8, Barry Nolan (Murphy Gunn/Newlyn Group)

Senior 2:

1, Jason O’Callaghan (McNally Swords)
2, Adrian Pretorius (Murphy Gunn/Newlyn Group)

Senior 3:

1, Wes Murphy (All Systems DWCC)
2, Bosco Flood (Slaney CC)

Veteran:

1, Terry Ferris (Murphy & Gunn/Newlyn Group)
2, Mick Nulty (Stamullen M Donnelly)

Women:

1, Louise Moriarty (Moving Ladies)
2, Orla Hendron (Orwell Dundrum TC)

Junior:

1, Michael Daly (McNally Swords CC)


Tour of Ards (Saturday):

1,Tommy Evans (Terry Dolan RT) 100 kilometres in 2 hours 12 mins 37 secs
2, Ryan Connor (Ballymena) same time
3, Frazer Duncan (Northern Dave Kane) at 29 secs
4, Martin Irvine (Ards) at 38 secs
5, Adam Armstrong (Northern Dave Kane)
6, David Watson (Northern Dave Kane)
7, Stephen Gallagher (Giant) all same time
8, Tommy Wilson (Ballymena) at 1 min 12 secs
9, Gerard Heverin (Castlereagh) at 1 min 54 secs
10, Paul Mulligan (Murphy & Gunn/Newlyn Group) same time

Category Prizes:

Unplaced second cat.: Brendan Kirk (Ards CC)
Unplaced third Cat.: Conor Lavery (Apollo CT)
Unplaced veteran: Gordon Scott East (Antrim CC)
Unplaced junior: Simon Williams (Orchard Wheelers)
Unplaced ards CC: Kieran McKenna (Ards CC)