Nutrition Workshop with Evan Lynch, Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist - 19th March in the Rose Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Register here.
Munster Athletics Report 2019. See here.
Munster Provincial Schools Cross Country
Shauna McCarthy (KCC) was up next competing in the Intermediate Girls 3K race where she ran very well to finish in 4th place overall, securing a place in the Munster XC on Feb.13th in ClareCastle.
Junior National Indoor Championships
Siofra Foley represented FFMV AC in the Junior Weight for Distance 28lb at the Junior and Under 23's National Indoor Championships in AIT, Athlone on Saturday 25th January. There was a large number of competitors in the Junior category who were throwing very well on the day. Siofra is 17 so will be in the same age group again next year. She did not medal on this occasion but enjoyed the experience.
The John Treacy Dungarvan 10 mile held on Sunday 2nd Feb. where the event sold over 3,200 entries. This race attracts the best distance runners in Ireland. Well done to Arthur Fitzgerald who completed the distance in just over 60min, while Grainne Tierney completed it in 1hr 26mins. Well done to you both.
On Thursday 30th Jan. was the Munster Provincial Schools Cross Country Championships. Held in Tramore Valley Park, Cork was the South Munster competition. The first 15 from each race and first 3 teams qualify to go forward to the Munster XC on Thurs. 15th Feb.
Eabha McCarthy(KCC) competed in the Junior Girsl 2K race where she finished in 22nd place.
Cian Spillane (Milltown Pres.) raced in the Intermediate Boys 4K where he was up against some very stiff competition. Cian battled on the finish in 17th place. Well done to you all.
Junior National Indoor Championships
Siofra Foley represented FFMV AC in the Junior Weight for Distance 28lb at the Junior and Under 23's National Indoor Championships in AIT, Athlone on Saturday 25th January. There was a large number of competitors in the Junior category who were throwing very well on the day. Siofra is 17 so will be in the same age group again next year. She did not medal on this occasion but enjoyed the experience.
Club Training
Athletic's Fixtures
- Maria's Strength, Endurance & Flexibility Exercise Classes on Tuesday from 7pm at the Sports Hall in Farranfore. Class is designed for all abilities from secondary school upwards. €5 per class.
- Juvenile Indoor Training will commence on Tuesday from 6pm at the Sports Hall in Farranfore. Please bring €2, water and suitable footwear for indoors. New members welcome.
- Thursday Nights from 6:30pm for Seniors and juveniles competing in Munster Schools XC. Grass Session on GAA Field Farranfore. €2
- Sat 8th Feb: National Juv. "B", Masters & Intermediate XC, TBC
- Sun 9th Feb: National Indoor Games, Abbottstown
- Thur 13th Feb: Munster Schools XC, Clarecastle Co. Clare.
- Sat 15th Feb: Munster U/9 to U/11 Indoors & Juv. & Women's & Men's Walks & Men's 3km, Nenagh
- Sun 16th Feb: Munster Senior & Masters Indoor C'ships, Nenagh
- Sat 22nd Feb.: Munster U12 to U19 Indoors DAY 1, Nenagh
- Sun 23rd Feb.: Munster U12 to U19 Indoors DAY 2, Nenagh
- Sat 29th Feb.: National Senior Indoors, Abbotstown Dublin
- Sun 1st Mar: National Senior Indoors, Abbotstown Dublin
- Sun 1st Mar.: Munster 4Mile Roads, Brikey GAA Club, Boherard, Dungarvan
- Tue 3rd Mar.: Munster Schools Indoors, Nenagh
- Sat 7th Mar.: All Ireland Schools XC, Santry
- Sat 7th Mar.: National 20Km Walk Race, Raheny
- Sun 8th Mar.: National Masters Indoors, AIT
You are required to pre-register for all athletic competitions. Please do so before late entry fees apply. Contact club registrar, Maria McCarthy on 085-1909509, e-mail ffmvregistrar@gmail.com well in advance.