The first 2017 Community Games National Finals took place on Saturday May 6th in the National Sports Campus Abbotstown, Dublin. Kerry had 194 participants from 30 areas, participating in various events. The main focus for club athletes were the U17 7Km Marathon, U13 Cross Country and U12 / U14 mixed distance relays. Cian Spillane (Milltown / Listry) had an outstanding performance when he won individual gold in the U13 cross country race. With his first place position and some fine running by Conal O' Mahony (Firies) who finished in 6th place overall they earned themselves a team bronze. Malachy Kirwan (Dingle) was part of the U14 mixed distance Relay, they made it to the finals but unfortunately missed out on podium. Natasha Myers (Keel / Kiltallagh) was part of the Kerry Marathon team. Natasha was the first girl home for Kerry and the team finished in fifth place overall. Ellen Kelliher (Keel / Kiltallagh) was part of the U12 mixed distance relay. They made it through the heats and in the finals they just missed out finishing in fifth place. A special mention also to brothers TJ & Christopher Palmer (Firies) who both won individual gold in there relevant weight U16 Judo competition. Well done to you all.
In the South Munster Schools Track & Field Championships held on May 4th, Leanne Cronin (Killorglin CC) was 2nd in the Discus (22.71m) and 3rd in the Intermediate Shot Putt with a throw of 8.66m.
Club Training:
Juvenile Training: Outdoors on Tuesday's at 6pm in the Sports Hall, Farranfore. €2 per session. New members welcome.
In the South Munster Schools Track & Field Championships held on May 4th, Leanne Cronin (Killorglin CC) was 2nd in the Discus (22.71m) and 3rd in the Intermediate Shot Putt with a throw of 8.66m.
Club Training:
Juvenile Training: Outdoors on Tuesday's at 6pm in the Sports Hall, Farranfore. €2 per session. New members welcome.
Secondary School /Junior / Senior training every Thursday at 6:40pm in GAA Grounds Farranfore. This is endurance training for all levels with emphasis on running form and technique. €2 club member, €4 non club member.
Athletic's Fixtures
Sat/Sun 3rd & 4th June: Munster U/9 to U/13 T&F Championships, Lee's Road, Ennis, @ 11am.
Sun 11th June: Munster Senior & Masters T&F Championships, Cork IT @ 10am
Sat/Sun 17th & 18th June: Munster U/14 to U/19 T&F Championships, Cork IT @ 9.30am.
See Kerry & Munster Athletics website for full fixture lists & timetable for events.
Athletic's Fixtures
Sat/Sun 3rd & 4th June: Munster U/9 to U/13 T&F Championships, Lee's Road, Ennis, @ 11am.
Sun 11th June: Munster Senior & Masters T&F Championships, Cork IT @ 10am
Sat/Sun 17th & 18th June: Munster U/14 to U/19 T&F Championships, Cork IT @ 9.30am.
See Kerry & Munster Athletics website for full fixture lists & timetable for events.
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Below are this week's notes. Thank you for your continued support
Below are this week's notes. Thank you for your continued support