Aoife Cooke is cream of muddy crop in Dungarvan

Youghal’s Aoife Cooke was surprised with an excellent victory at the GloHealth Novice and Uneven Ages Cross Country Championships in St Augustine’s College in Dungarvan yesterday.

Storm Desmond thankfully cleared for a calm day in Dungarvan with running conditions naturally muddy underfoot after the heavy rain.

“I didn’t know what to expect so I’m thrilled,” said Cooke afterwards.