A highly well organised Irish Life health All Ireland school track and field championships were held Saturday 1st June at the Tullamore Stadium in Co. Offaly. The 122 event program produced a host of stunning performances There was a good number of Athletes from local schools in Kerry.
Cian Spillane (Pres. Milltown) competed in the Junior Boys 1500m. This turned out to be a very competitive race with a fast pace set from the gun. The winner had a finish time of 4:19. Cian held on to the leading group for two laps, but the pace was just too much, finishing in 10th with a time of 4:46.
Aine O'Shea (Mercy Mount Hawk) competed in the Junior Girls Discus. Again a highly competitive event with ten throwing. Aine had a best throw of 27.82m, just outside the medals finishing in fourth place.
Well done to the both of you for representing your schools at such a high level..
Munster U12 to U19 Juvenile T & F Championships Day 1 is on Saturday 8th June in Templemore with Day 2&3 in Castleisland the following week. Contact Club secretary to register.
Club Training:
See Kerry & Munster Athletics website for full fixture lists & timetable for events.
Munster U12 to U19 Juvenile T & F Championships Day 1 is on Saturday 8th June in Templemore with Day 2&3 in Castleisland the following week. Contact Club secretary to register.
Club Training:
- Tuesdays @ Farranfore GAA Grounds, €2, Juveniles U9 to U16 Outdoors 6 to 7pm (All events).
- 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.
- Sat June 8th: Munster U12 to U19 T&F c'Ships DAY 1, Templemore
- Sun June 9th: Munster Junior / U23 / Senior / Master T&F C'Ships, Templemore
- Wed June 12th: County Primary Schools, Castleisland
- Sat June 15th: Munster U12 to U19 T&F C'Ships DAY 2, Castleisland
- Sun June 16th: Munster U12 to U19 T&F C'Ships DAY 3, Castleisland
- Sat/Sun 22nd/23rd June: County Community Games athletics, Castleisland
- Sun June 30th: National League T&F Day 2, AIT
- Sun 30th June: Munster Juvenile "B" T&F C'ships & Juv. Pentathlons, Lees Road Ennis
See Kerry & Munster Athletics website for full fixture lists & timetable for events.