Mark Mullen League 2019 Final Results

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Brendan

Aaron Rafferty of Bohermeen won the sixth and final round of this year’s Mark Mullen league. Sean Landers of UCD was second and David McCaul of Swords third.

Shane Coll picked up a single point which was enough to see him retain his lead at the top of the league and so claim overall victory.

Toby Sweetman of Stamullen won round 6 of the underage league ahead of teammate Aoibhinn Sharkey. Darragh Peters of Drogheda Wheelers finished third.

Well done to Conor Murphy of Rostrevor who won the overall classification.

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Brendan Campbell Memorial 2019 – Sponsored By Richie’s Bikestore

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Brendan

The 23rd edition of the annual Brendan Campbell Memorial race will take place on Sunday 28th July.

Sign on will be open from 10:15 am at Scoil Naomh Mhuire, Donore Village, County Meath. (3 mins from exit 9 from M1).

Racing for senior and underage riders is scheduled as follows:

11:45 U12 1 Lap

11:45 U14 2 Laps

12:15 U16 Race 4 Laps

12:15 A4 Race 8 Laps

2:00 A+, A1, A2, A3, Junior 13 Laps

Sign on and off road parking at the school grounds. No on circuit parking allowed.

Category prizes will be awarded for all categories.

All races will take place on the usual 6.4km circuit.

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Mark Mullen League 2019 Round 5 Results

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Brendan

Shane Coll of Drogheda Wheelers won Round 5. The 12 points sees him go top of the overall standings with just one week remaining. Liam Hanley of Swords finished second with Terence Diehl of Drogheda third.

Drogheda Wheelers rider Shane Coll narrowly beats Liam Hanley from Lucan CC to take round 5 of The Mark Mullen League at Donore. Photo:Colin Bell/pressphotos.ie

In the underage race, Joann Connor had her first win after last week’s impressive third place. Conor Murphy (Rostrevor) finished second to take a commanding five point lead at the top of the overall table. Drogheda Wheelers’ Daragh Peters finished third.

Joann Connor crosses the line to win round 5 in the youths section of The Mark Mullen League hosted by Drogheda Wheelers in Donore. Photo:Colin Bell/pressphotos.ie

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Mark Mullen League 2019 Round 4 Results

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Brendan

David McCaul of Swords won this weeks race ahead of Paul Norton (STRATA3/VeloRevolution) and Aaron McCann (Drogheda Wheelers)

David McCaul, McNally Swords CC narrowly beats Paul Norton Strata3 Velo Revolution Racing Team (2nd) and Aaron McCann from host club Drogheda Wheelers (3rd) at round 4 of the Mark Mullen League at Donore. Photo:Colin Bell/pressphotos.ie

In the underage race, there was a third win for Conor Murphy, with Niall Browne second and Joann Connor third.

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Mark Mullen League 2019 Round 3 Results

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Brendan

This week’s senior race was won by Craig Sweetman of Stamullen with Paul Norton second and Shane Coll third.

In the underage race, Conor Murphy took his second win ahead of Niall Browne and Daragh Peters.

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Mark Mullen League 2019 Round 2 Results

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Brendan

Paul O’Reilly won the senior race in this week’s Mark Mullen league, with Sean Landers second and Fergus Crilly third.

In the underage race, Niall Browne of Drogheda Wheelers won, ahead of teammate Daragh Peters with Conor Murphy third.

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Mark Mullen League 2019 Round 1 Results

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Brendan

Sean Lenehan of Navan Road Club won the senior event ahead of Aaron Rafferty (Bohermmen) and Fergus Crilly (Navan)

Meanwhile in the underage event, Conor Murphy of Rostrevor Mountain Bike Club won ahead of Niall Browne and Daragh Peters (both Drogheda Wheelers)

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Mark Mullen League 2019

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Brendan

Our annual Mark Mullen League begins on Monday 17th June. Racing will take place at 7:30 each Monday night for six weeks in total. Each race will be just over 6 laps of the Donore Circuit.

All races are run on a handicap basis and are an ideal opportunity for those who’ve never raced before but would like to give it a try. Anyone wishing to race must hold at least a Cycling Ireland Club competition license (club members who have non-competition licenses can upgrade by applying to Cycling Ireland).

Riders must ride in a minimum of 3 rounds to be eligible for overall prizes. Riders who ride all 6 rounds will have their best 5 results count.

Sign-on for each race will be outside Donore National School. The entry fee will be €5 per race, payable at sign-on.

As always, we ask all competitors and spectators to be mindful of the needs of local residents when parking on or near the circuit.

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Sean Lynch R.I.P.

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Brendan

It is with great sadness that Drogheda Wheelers Cycling Club announce the untimely death of its member, Sean Lynch following a tragic accident. The club would like to take this opportunity to thank all the medical staff who cared for Sean following the accident and expresses its gratitude to Wexford Wheelers Cycling Club for its support during this difficult time. Drogheda Wheelers would like to extend its sincere sympathies to the Lynch Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.  

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

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Dunsany GP Postponed

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Brendan

Due to unforeseen circumstances here in Drogheda Wheelers, the Dunsany GP scheduled for this Saturday, May 11th, is postponed. It is the hope of the club that we will be able to reschedule and run the event at a later date but we feel we have made the correct decision in light of recent events. 

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