Sunday, April 12, 2015

Kerry Athletics Annual Awards


The Kerry Athletics Annual Awards Ceremony was held at the Listowel Arms on Saturday April 11th. We had four athletes who were awarded for their achievements in 2014.
Rossa Foley & Robert Campbell received the club awards. Rossa won individual medals in various T&F events such as sprints, hurdles, jumps & throws at county and munster level. Robert won individual medals at county, munster and national level in the Javelin and Hammer.


Kayleigh Cronin received the award for best Junior in field athletics. Kayleigh is a very talented young athlete and specialises in the throws. She has won National titles at U19 and senior level for the Discus with throws of close to 45m.

Maria McCarthy received the award for best Master in Cross Country & Roads. Maria was part of the Kerry Women’s Cross Country team to win county team medals in National Intercounty, Intermediate & Novice. Maria also won the Munster Masters XC title and medalled in national master T&F Championships.

Caitriona Barry was part of the Kerry Women’s Cross Country team and received recognition for her success at the awards.