It was an action packed week with a wide variety of events scheduled throughout the country. Thanks to all who sent on their results, much appreciated.
Liath Lenihan & Natasha Myers competed in the Munster Schools Indoor on March 6th in Nenagh, representing Killorglin CC. Natasha did a PB in the Long Jump.
On Saturday 10th March, the National Schools Cross Country Championships were held in Waterford IT. It was a testing course where ground conditions were very muddy following the snow melt along with a few sharp inclines. Cian Spillane (Milltown Pres.) competed in the Minor Boys 2500m race. It was a very fast race from the gun with nienty boys fighting to push forward in a packed group. Cian fought very hard and finished in a well deserved 26th place overall.
Shauna McCarthy (Killorglin CC) competed in the Junior Girls 2500m race. Shauna after 1000m into the race was positioned just inside the top twenty group. As the race progressed the heavy conditions underfoot was proving very difficult for the front runners. However, Shauna was literally taking it in her stride and was moving through the field with every step. In the last 400m Shauna was now in eleventh place, she fought hard for the last few meters to finally finish in 8th place overall. This was a great achievement for Shauna and her school. Well done to both of you.
Also on Saturday last was the County Juvenile Sports Hall Games, held in Nagle Rice Community Center Milltown. Their was a great turnout from all clubs, with all the young boys & Girls competing having a very enjoyable day.
Jessie Lynch U10 took silver in the Sprint & Long Jump with bronze in the speed bounce.
Ryan & Isaac Vickers got bronze in the sprints
Cian Costello taking bronze in the shot.
Our U10 boys relay won silver - Ryan & Isaac Vickers, Kevin O'Shea, Jack Liston & Lachlan Scannell.
Tiarnan Lynch just missed out on a medal.
The National Masters Indoors Championships were held in AIT Arena.
Michael O'Connor O65 won Gold in the 3K Race Walk and
Sean O'Shea O45 got silver in the Shot (10.88m) and Weight For Distance (4.80m).
Jim O'Shea traveled across the water to the British Masters Indoors. Jim had a successful week-end where he won gold in the High Jump and silver in the Long Jump.
Juvenile Indoor training every Tuesday from 6pm to 6:45pm at Farranfore Community Sports Hall. This is for children born 2010 (7/8yrs) to 2006 (12yrs). €2 per session. New comers always welcome. From Tuesday 20th March training will be outdoors so please bring appropriate gear for all weather types.
Maria's Strength, Endurance & Flexibility Exercise Class every Tuesday from 7pm to 8pm in Farranfore Community Hall. €5 per session
Secondary School & Senior training on every Thursday at 6:30pm in GAA grounds Farranfore. This is endurance / distance training. €2 club member, €4 non club member.
Athletic's Fixtures
Sun 18th March: National Juvenile Indoor C'ships Day 2, AIT Arena
Sun 25th March: National Juvenile Indoor C'ships Day 3, AIT Arena
Sun 25th March: County 5K Road Race C'ships, Currow
Mon 2nd April: Munster 4 Mile Road C'ships, Castlelyons, Co Cork
Mon 2nd April: Gneeveguilla AC - Jack O'Keeffe 4mile road race from Boherbuee to Kiskeam @2pm
Sat 7th April: National Juvenile Indoor C'ships Day 1, AIT Arena
Sun 8th April: Community Games U12 - U14 XC, Beaufort @ 11am
Sun 15th April: Gneeveguilla AC Open Juvenile Sports, Castleisland Track @1pm
Sun 22nd April: An Riocht Kingdom Come 10mile & 5K, Castleisland
Please contact club secretary, Mary, 085-1909509 to register for competitions in advance
See Kerry & Munster Athletics website for full fixture lists & timetable for events.
Please contact club secretary, Mary, 085-1909509 to register for competitions in advance
See Kerry & Munster Athletics website for full fixture lists & timetable for events.