Monday, July 1, 2019

Club Notes Week Ending 30th June 2019


National Race Walking Championships
The National Athletics Ireland 20km Race Walking Championships held in Leeds on Sunday June 30th in conjunction with the British Grand Prix of Race Walking. 
Cian McManamon was crowned champion after a titanic struggle with David Kenny finishing in second place with a personal best time of 1hr 25mins. 
David becomes the fastest 20 year old over this distance in Ireland and looks forward to representing Ireland in the European U23 Championships which takes place in Gavle, Sweden from the 11th - 14th July where a top 10 finish is on his radar. 
He also gained valuable points in his quest for Olympic qualification. 
Special thanks to club mate, Michael O'Connor who introduced David to Race Walking many years ago and created the foundations and belief for his success. 
Wishing him continued success at the European Championships.

Munster Juvenile 'B' T&F C'Ships
The Munster Juvenile Combined events and Juvenile 'B' Track & Field Championships were held in Lee's Road Ennis on Sunday 30th June. 
Rachel Boyle had a fantastic day where she won the U11 Long Jump and was second in the 60m sprint. 
Kevin O'Shea was also first in the U11 Javelin and his sister Aine was second in the U16 Shot. 
Isaac Vickers competed in the Multi Events where he was first in the U11's.












Gneeveguilla Mile Series.
There was a good representation from our club in the first race of Gneeveguilla AC Mile series. Held in Barraduff on the evening of Wednesday 26th June. 
Well done to George McCarthy, Brendan Lynch, Jerome Foley & David for participating. 
Next race is in Kilcummin on Wednesday 3rd July at 7:30pm


Athletic's Fixtures
  • Sat 6th July: Junior & U/23 T&F C'ships, Tullamore
  • Sun 7th July: Juvenile T&F C'ships Day 1, Tullamore
  • Wed 12th July: Kilgobnet 4mile Road Race
  • Sat 13th July: Juvenile T&F C'ships Day 2, Tullamore
  • Sat 13th July: AAI 10 Mile Championships, Phoenix Park
  • Sun 14th July: Juvenile T&F C'ships Day 3, Tullamore
  • Sat 20th July: National Outdoor League Final, Tullamore
  • Sun 21st July: National Juvenile "B" T&F & Relay C'ship, Tullamore
  • Sat/Sun 27/28th July: National Senior T&F C'ships, Morton Stadium

Please contact club secretary, Mary, 085-1909509 to register for competitions in advance
See Kerry & Munster Athletics website for full fixture lists & timetable for event