An Riocht 5K
Race 3 of An Riocht 5K series was held on Friday 13th Sept . Well done to David Culloty who improved in his time (17:15) and was first junior series winner. Dermot Dineen also ran very well to get a series best 5K time of 17:35 and winning the O40 category. Aidan McCarthy also ran well with a time of 18:24.
Race 3 of An Riocht 5K series was held on Friday 13th Sept . Well done to David Culloty who improved in his time (17:15) and was first junior series winner. Dermot Dineen also ran very well to get a series best 5K time of 17:35 and winning the O40 category. Aidan McCarthy also ran well with a time of 18:24.
Our Coach and athlete Maria McCarthy competed in the Hardman Olympic Triathlon in Dingle over the weekend. This entailed a 1.5Km swim, 40Km cycle & 10Km run. Maria was second lady overall with one of the best 10Km run times. Well done.
Shauna McCarthy spent the week-end in Banna Resort as part of the Munster Endurance Squad Training. A great experience where you interact with other athletes within Munster and get valuable coaching in Endurance training, Strength, Nutrition, stretching techniques & rehab exercise.
We had great turn out to our trail Training on Sunday with the children enjoying the variety of runs through the forest trails. Our first Cross Country races is on Sunday 29th Sept. in The Demense Killarney (beside Playground) First race is at 11am with Womens Novice, U23 & U18's. This is followed by Mens race. The Juvenile Even Ages (U10, U12, U14, U16) will follow at approx 11:45am. For those new to athletics here is link to County XC Rules..County XC Rules
Juvenile Open Sports Day
The Club will be hosting their Annual Juvenile Open Sports Day - Multi Events on Sunday 22nd September starting at 12noon in GAA Grounds Farranfore. You do not need to be an athletics club member to participate. Events to choose from are Sprints, Distance, Long Jump & Throws. Events for all age categories. Check out our facebook and website for details. Also on the day we will be having a Jumble Sale with all proceeds going towards the club. Any club members who have sale-able household items to donate please bring to Sports Hall before 11am on the Day.
Table Quiz Fundraiser
On October 10th our club will be hosting a Table Quiz Fundraiser in Sherwoods Bar & Restaurant Farranfore from 8pm. Four per table with cost per table of €30. Contact club to reserve table.
Club Training:
Juvenile U8 to U16 Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6-7pm at GAA Grounds Farranfore. €2.
Maria's Strength, Endurance & Flexibility Exercise Classes commences on Tuesday September 24th starting @ 7pm at the Sports Hall in Farranfore. €5 per class
New Members welcome to participate in training.
Maria's Strength, Endurance & Flexibility Exercise Classes commences on Tuesday September 24th starting @ 7pm at the Sports Hall in Farranfore. €5 per class
New Members welcome to participate in training.
Athletic's Fixtures
Sun 22nd Sept: Club Juvenile Open Sports - Multi Events, Farranfore 12noon.
Sun 29th Sept.: County Novice, U23 & Juvenile Even Ages XC, Killarney
Sun 29th Sept.: County Novice, U23 & Juvenile Even Ages XC, Killarney
Sun 6th Oct: County Intermediate & Juv. Uneven Ages, Venue TBD
Sun 13th Oct: County Senior, Junior & Juv RelaysSun 20th Oct: Munster Juvenile Even Age, Novice & U/23, Limerick
Sun 20th Oct: Autumn Open Cross Country, Abbottstown
Sun 3rd Nov.: County Masters & Juv. "B" XC
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