Storm Ciara did not deter athletes as there was a large turnout for the final Cross country Race of the season. The National Masters, Intermediate & Juvenile 'B' XC was held in picturesque Avondale Estate, Co. Wicklow on Sat. 8th Feb.. The setting was lovely, however, the course was very testing for all athletes. A series of strong climbing and fast down hills under a very uneven footing was in store for the competitors. Helen English represented our club in the Masters Women 4km race. Helen, competing for the first time at National level for our club, was amongst 206 finishers over the 2 lap course. Helen did very well to finish 107th overall and 26th in her age category.
George McCarthy competed in the Masters men 7Km race. Again numbers were well up with 260 competing. George did very well to finish 52nd overall and 11th in his age category. Well done to both for taking the long journey to Wicklow.
Congratulations also to Conor O'Mahony (An Riocht AC) who won the Men's Intermediate Title. A great day for Kerry athletics.
County AGM Notes
The County AGM was held on 3rd Feb. Here are some County fixture dates that have been fixed.
- County 5K Road Race Championship (Novice / Junior / Senior / Master): Beaufort Sunday 23rd February at 12 noon.
- County Juvenile 'B' Indoor Games (U9-U12): Miltown Community Centre Sunday 8th March.
- County Awards Night: 17th or 18th April in Manor Hotel, Tralee.
- A Meeting at Knockreer, Killarney to discuss proposed changes to the current cross country course on Tuesday 18th February at 5.00pm.
- Next county board meeting on 23rd March at Killarney Court Hotel at 8.00pm.
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 7pm for Seniors and juveniles competing in Munster Schools XC. Grass Session on GAA Field Farranfore. €2
- 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
- Sun 23rd Feb: County Roads 5K, Junior/Nov.?Snr & Master, Beaufort 12pm
- 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