County Masters & Juvenile B Cross Country C'Ships
On Sunday November 3rd we had the final County Cross Country competition of the season, which was the Juvenile "B" and Masters. Held in Killarney Demense where the ground was in particular good condition considering all the rain we experienced over the last week. Thankfully the rain held off for the few hours of racing which made it enjoyable for competitors and spectators. Thanks to St. Brendan's AC for setting out the course.
First race of the morning was the Masters Women 4K. We had five athletes competing in a range of age categories and ultimately the club team position.
Mary Daly had an outstanding performance, taking the lead from the start and holding this place to finish with plenty to spare. Mary took the O40 title with Emer Bevan in 5th overall and winning her O45 category.
Helen English won the O35 category with Siobhan Riordan 2nd O35. Catherine Riordan equally ran well to take 3rd in the O40 category. To top it all off they secured 2nd place in the club teams category.
It was then time for the Master's Men 7K race with 8 laps to cover.
George McCarthy was first over the line for the club in 3rd place and taking 2nd in his O45 category followed by Dermot Dinnen taking third place in O40. Brendan Lynch was two places behind and finishing 4th in his category.
Thanks to brothers Denis & Tim Riordan for coming out to run with the club with very little training. Both did very well to complete the distance and with their efforts secured first position for the team. Well done all.
It was now time for our Juveniles. In the U10 Boys 1200m we had Thomas Lynch. Thomas ran very well and was in medal contention until he lost his footing and lost some places. However he got to his feet and battled on to finish in seventh place overall. A great race by Thomas.
In the U12 Girls 2000m Aoife O'Sullivan was back again competing for the club. Aoife, her first season competing, has ran in every XC and we are very proud well done.
In the Boys U12 we had three competing. Kevin O'Shea & Ross Lally finished 12th & 13th respectively with Jack Teahan in 21st. They were 5th club team.
In the U14 Girls 2000m we had two runners. Laura Bradley ran well to take 4th place & Sadhbh Teahan in 6th. Both deservedly winning individual medals.
The club is proud of the commitment and determination of our juveniles over the season.Winning medals is not important, its your strength, both mentally and physically, to compete in the sport of athletics. Skills that you will have for life.
Next Sunday 10th Nov. is the Munster Senior/Junior & Juvenile UnEven Ages XC in Conna Co. Cork. Registration closes on Wednesday so please contact club secretary,
Mary, 085-1909509
before then.
Club Training:
- Juvenile on Tuesdays from 6-7pm has now ended and will return early 2020.
- Maria's Strength, Endurance & Flexibility Exercise Classes from 7pm at the Sports Hall in Farranfore. Class is designed for all abilities from secondary school upwards. €5 per class.
- Thursday Nights from 6:30pm for Seniors and juveniles competing in Munster & National Cross Country. Grass Session on GAA Field Farranfore €2
Athletic's Fixtures
Sun 10th Nov.: Munster Juv Uneven Age, U/20 & Senior XC, Conna Cork
Sat 16th Nov.: British & Irish Masters Cross Country International, England
Sun 17th Nov.: Munster Masters & Juv. Inter-Club Relays XC, Beaufort Kerry
Sun 24th Nov.: National Juv. Even Age & Sen. / Jun. XC, Abbotstown
Sun 1st Dec.: Munster Juv "B" & IntermediateXC, Turnpike Tipperary
Sun 1st Dec.: Munster Juv "B" & IntermediateXC, Turnpike Tipperary
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