A large contingent of Junior and senior walkers were at the European permit race walking international match held in the town of Podebrady Czech Republic on Saturday 6th April. Now in its 87th year this event is regarded as one of the best European permit meets on the race walking calendar and this reflected in the quality of the fields participating.The weather was idea for race walking a balmy 15 degrees and no winds.
In the Senior Mens 20Km there was a FFMV AC interest as David Kenny was competing. David finished 24th in a seasonal best time of 1.28.49 from the field of 54 starters and just 8mins behind the winner.
IUAA National Track & Field Championships were held on Friday 5th Apr. in AIT Arena.
Rossa Foley competed in the Javelin where his best throw was just under 50m. Unfortunately he had a good few foul throws.
Gneeveguilla AC Juvenile Open Sports
The Gneeveguilla AC Annual Juvenile Open Sports day was held in glorious sunshine on Sunday 7th April in An Riocht Track, Castleisland. This was the first outdoor T&F competition for most juveniles with some great competition in all events. A big thanks to Gneeveguilla and volunteers for a well organised event. All our aspiring athletes who competed did very well.
The four McCarthy sisters all made podium with Leah 3rd in U10 200m, Rhian was 1st in U12 600m, Eabha was 1st in U14 80m sprint and Shauna was 2nd in U17 800m.
Ryan Vickers was 1st U10 60.
Isaac Vickers was 3rd U11 80m, 1st 300m & 2nd Long Jump.
Rachel Boyle was 1st in U11 80m.
Club Training:
Tuesdays @ Farranfore GAA Grounds, €2, Juveniles U9 / U10 Outdoors 6 to 7pm (All events). Juveniles U11-U16 Outdoors 6 to 7:30pm (Sprints & Mid. Distance).
Thursday @ An Riocht Track, Castleisland, €3 Club Member €5 other. Juveniles U11-U16 & Senior 7:45 to 9:15pm (All events). NOTE: Must be Athletic Ireland Registered to attend.
We welcome new members to come along to training and try it out. If you are happy you can register after two sessions. See our website for full details.
Athletic's Fixtures
Fri 12th Apr. County Awards Banquet, Kenmare Bay Hotel
Sun 14th Apr. An Riocht 10Mile & 5K, Castleisland
Sun 5th May: County Juvenile T&F C'Ships Day 1, Castleisland
Mon 6th May: County Senior & Masters T&F C'Ships, Castleisland
Wed May 8th: South Munster Schools GIRLS T&F C'ships, CIT
Fri May 10th: South Munster Schools BOYS T&F C'ships, CIT
Sun May 12th: County Juvenile T&F C'Ships Day 2, 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.
Rachel Boyle was 1st in U11 80m.
Mairead Walsh was 1st in U13 600m.
A relay team made up of Rhian McCarthy, Grainne Costello, Rachel Boyle & Mairead Walsh was 3rd in U14's.
Patrick Kearney competed in the Spring Throws competition held in AIT arena. Patrick was second in the U16 Discus with a throw of 28.25m. Not his best throw, but the season has just started so plenty of time to dust off the cob webs.
County Community Games Cross Country
A number of our juveniles from our club were representing their town land in the County Community Games XC in Beaufort on Sunday 7th April. Those who medal were:
A relay team made up of Rhian McCarthy, Grainne Costello, Rachel Boyle & Mairead Walsh was 3rd in U14's.
Patrick Kearney competed in the Spring Throws competition held in AIT arena. Patrick was second in the U16 Discus with a throw of 28.25m. Not his best throw, but the season has just started so plenty of time to dust off the cob webs.
County Community Games Cross Country
A number of our juveniles from our club were representing their town land in the County Community Games XC in Beaufort on Sunday 7th April. Those who medal were:
Mairead Walsh 1st in U12 400m.
John Sexton 2nd U12 400m,
Isaac Vickers 4th U12 400m.
Rhian McCarthy 2nd U12 600m.
They now have the option to go forward and represent Kerry at the National Finals in May. Others who competed and although they did not medal they did extremely well were,
Laura Bradley, Tessa & Ollie McGuigan
Club Training:
Tuesdays @ Farranfore GAA Grounds, €2, Juveniles U9 / U10 Outdoors 6 to 7pm (All events). Juveniles U11-U16 Outdoors 6 to 7:30pm (Sprints & Mid. Distance).
Thursday @ An Riocht Track, Castleisland, €3 Club Member €5 other. Juveniles U11-U16 & Senior 7:45 to 9:15pm (All events). NOTE: Must be Athletic Ireland Registered to attend.
We welcome new members to come along to training and try it out. If you are happy you can register after two sessions. See our website for full details.
Athletic's Fixtures
Fri 12th Apr. County Awards Banquet, Kenmare Bay Hotel
Sun 14th Apr. An Riocht 10Mile & 5K, Castleisland
Sun 5th May: County Juvenile T&F C'Ships Day 1, Castleisland
Mon 6th May: County Senior & Masters T&F C'Ships, Castleisland
Wed May 8th: South Munster Schools GIRLS T&F C'ships, CIT
Fri May 10th: South Munster Schools BOYS T&F C'ships, CIT
Sun May 12th: County Juvenile T&F C'Ships Day 2, 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.