An Cosantóir November 2015 www.dfmagazine.ie
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by SGT WAyNE FITzGERALD
PhoToS: CPL COLUM
LAWLOR, AIRMEN ADAM FOx
AND DILLON LACEy-ByRNE,
105 SQN
T
he An Cosantóir 10K Road Race, a highlight of the Defence Forces competi-
tive sporting calendar took place in The Phoenix Park on the 14th october
2015. Were 1,100 members of the Defence Forces along with invited guests
took to the roads for the 36th annual An Cosantóir 10k Race. The best Male cat-
egory was won by last years 2nd place, Sgmn Partick Roche (CIS Gp, DFTC) in an
impressive time of 31:21 and the best Female was won by Sgt Tara Kennedy (DFhQ)
in a time of 38:39 for a 2nd consecutive year. This year the best block bragging
rights were earned by 3 Inf bn, while the 6 Inf bn won best Team for a very impres-
sive 7th consecutive year.
A 1-minute silence was observed in respect of our An Garda Síochána colleague
Garda Tony Golden who tragically lost his life in the line duty last week.
Col Jim Burns J7, said in his address to the large number of personnel gathered in
the gymnasium, "We are not only here for the sport, but for the enjoyment it involves
and to meet friends and other DF members." He continued, "I challenge you to get
more involved in your chosen sport, get on a committee, and encourage more of the
younger members of the DF to get involved in sport." He thanked all those involved
in making it another great event.
The two main sponsors again this year were Friends First and ANSAC Credit Union,
and we thank them kindly for their continued support. Well done to all who took
part and a big thank you to all who put the graft into making the event what it is, in
particular the organising committee, the An Cosantóir/Information Office, the De-
fence Forces Athletics Association (DFAA), and all those who gave a hand on the day.
Male Snr Winner: Sgmn Patrick Roche
