McNally Swords Cycling Club
Autumn Edition 2005

Fundraiser: Many thanks to all those who supported our recent fundraising night in Finngallians GAA club. Approximately 100 people attended and had a very enjoyable evening. Around €2000 profit was made from the event which should help club funds.

Prizegiving Night: Now that the season has come to an end yet again there will be a prize giving night on Friday 21st October in the Carnegie Court Hotel at 8 p.m. sharp. Light refreshments will be supplied.

Week-End Away: The weekend away will take place on November 5th costing €60 for bed, breakfast, and evening meal. The venue chosen for this year is the Bellingham Castle Hotel in Castlebellingham, Co. Louth. This location is just a short trip of about 40 miles. Those wishing to cycle there may have to add on some extra miles while a 50/60 mile route for those wishing to cycle around the area will be organised. A cheque for the full amount made payable to the Bellingham Castle Hotel will be accepted. All cheques should be forwarded to Martin Joyce, 14 Seabury View, Malahide, Co. Dublin mobile 086 3809039 or 8455697. There are 30 places available, so first come first served!!

Club AGM: The club AGM will take place on Monday 28th November at 8.30 p.m. in Finngallians GAA Club. All members are urged to attend.

League Results:In the nine years of the league, from 1997 to this year, the following list is of those who top the table of participants in the Swords League. The number is the total number of races entered over the nine year period. As you can see John Ward is well out in front.

John Ward
Mick Rock
   Ron O'Rourke 
Fred Harte 
Peter Brogan
Jason Ludgate
Hugh Byrne 
Anthony McMahon
 Joe McNally  
Pat Halpin  
James Whelan
Jason Kelly 
Seán Rock
Alan Duffy 
158
134
128
121
118
107
105
104
101
99
99
98
93
92

 

The following are the results of the 2005 season as compiled by Fred Harte.

Club League 2005

OVERALL
1. Jason O'Callaghan 2. Alan Duffy 3. Aidan McClean

SENIOR
1. Jack Lynch 2. Jason Ludgate 3 .Anthony Rock

VETS
1. Ron O'Rourke 2. John Ward 3. Mick Rock

LADIES
1. Emma Quirke 2.Laura McKenna 3.Coleen Foley

Ladies 10M TT: Emma Quirke

Ladies Ch. RR: Emma Quirke

UNDERAGE
1. Michael Daly 2.Stephen Halpin 3.James Morgan

VISITOR
1. Roger Tegart. 2. Dermot Milner 3. Colm Crawley

LADY VISITOR

10M TT Seán Rock

25M TT Jason Ludgate

ROAD RACE CHAMP
1. Jason Ludgate 2. Stephen Halpin 3. Jason O'Callaghan