Athletics: Majestic Kevin Mulcaire forges clear at Tramore Valley Park

Reigning Munster and Irish Schools senior cross-country champion Kevin Mulcaire eased his way to a comfortable victory at the GloHealth Munster Schools which took place over a demanding course at Tramore Valley Park on the Kinsale Road.

After two slow opening laps, the St Flannan’s, Ennis, athlete picked up the pace and with a lap to go had opened up an eight-second gap over South Munster champion David Fox (CBC, Cork).

In his now-familiar fashion, Mulcaire suddenly discarded his hat and gloves and was on his way, eventually crossing the line to win with by a margin of 15 seconds over Fox. Fearghal Curtin (Midleton CBS), last year’s intermediate champion, continued his return to form with a strong finish to take third.