Ethan Downey Snatches Dramatic Win at Dunloy

Ethan Downey (Clann Eireann) and Conor Gallagher (Castlebar CC) staged a classic breakaway and sprinted together in the combined A1/2/3 Race today in Dunloy. In sun soaked North Antrim Downey came out tops at the line in a 62 rider talent packed field which took on 4 laps of the tough 18 miles 'Millbrae' Circuit.

Dale Bonnar from Ballymena Road Club took victory in the A4 race with Darren McCann  Dromara CC) and Peadar O'Mochlain (Emyvale CC) taking 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Lisa Lamont from Team Madigan won the Women's race and Chris McCann from Phoenix CC the M50 Masters event.

Results Dunloy GP

A1,2&3 Race (sponsored by KRD Credit Union)
1. Ethan Downey         Clann Eireann
2. Conor Gallagher      Castlebar CC
3. Nathan Mullin         Dromara CC
4. John Morton           Harps CC
5. Shane Smith            Moynalty CC
6. Mark McClure         Caldwell Cycles
7. Gareth Murray        Ards CC
8. Ryan Little               Maryland Wheelers
9. Peter Morrison        Velo Cafe Magasin
10. Edward Kearney    Phoenix CC

A4 Race (Sponsored by Pappy's Bakery, Dunloy)
1. Dale Bonnar            Ballymena RC
2. Darren McCann       Dromara CC
3. Peadar O'Mochlain Emyvale CC
4. Ciaran McSherry     Clann Eireann
5. Stephen Coney        Island Wheelers
6. Alan Glendinning    Island Wheelers
7. Darren Shields         Spires CC
8. Katherine Smith      Team Madigan
9. Conor Bradley         Dunloy CC
10. Mark McCann       Harps CC

Women's Race (Sponsored by Altarichard Concrete Solutions)
1. Lisa Lamont             Team Madigan
2. Mabel Higgins         Dunloy CC
3. Julie Mulligan          Strule Wheelers

M50 Masters Race (Sponsored by Altarichard Concrete Solutions)
1. Chris McCann          Phoenix CC
2. Willy Gill                  Ards CC
3. John Rafferty           NDCC