Club Notes July 11th 2021

 European Silver for David Kenny

David Kenny secured Ireland’s first ever Race Walk medal at the European U23 Championships in Tallinn, Estonia on Friday July 9th.

David was ultra-impressive as he secured the second-place finish in the Men’s 20km Walk, finishing in a time of 1.25.50 behind eventual winner José Manuel Perez of Spain in 1:25:06. The course was a 1Km loop which made it a very demanding race both physically and mentally having to to negate a narrow turnaround twenty times over the course of the race. David sat comfortably on the shoulder of the leader in second place at the 10k mark and maintained his position to claim the historic silver medal for Ireland. 

This superb silver is Ireland’s 9th medal at these championships since it was started in 1997.

David has been in flying form this season, winning the national Race Walk c'ship only a few weeks ago and will now quickly turn his attention to competing at his first Olympic Games in Tokyo, having just been confirmed during the week. 

Everyone in the club and all athletic clubs in Kerry are so delighted for David and his family. We all wish him well as he prepares for the Olympics which commences in less than three weeks.

County Junior/Senior/Masters T&F C'ships

The 2021 County Track & Field Championships were held on Wednesday evening the 7th July at An Riocht Track. The events were very well organised, with all clubs supporting in various ways to ensure everything ran smoothly. The turn-out from all clubs was good so it ensured some very exciting competitions. Full results can be found on the Kerry Athletics website: kerryathletics.com

Competing we had 

Juniors: 

Cian Spillane: 1st 800m, 

Ellen Kelliher: 3rd 100m & 5th 200m

Patrick Kearney: 2nd Discus

Aine O'Shea: 1st Shot & 2nd Discus

Shauna McCarthy: 3rd 3000m

Senior

Arthur Fitzgerald: 2nd 800m

Daniel Clifford: 2nd Discus, 2nd Shot

Sean O'Shea: 3rd Discus, 3rd Shot

Rossa Foley: 1st Javelin

Master:

Jerome Foley O55:  1st 400m

Mike O'Connor O70: 1st 400m

George McCarthy O45: 2nd 3000m

Maria McCarthy O45: 1st 3000m

Juvenile County T&F Championships.

Last call to register for the County Juvenile Track & Field Championships is Monday 12th July.

The championships will take place on Sunday 1st & Monday 2nd August at An Riocht Track, Castleisland. Please text Maria on 087 3397837 with childs name, age category and events. Note: You can only enter two events. Age category is determined by whatever age your child is on 31st December 2021. Example: A child aged 10 yrs on the 31st December 2021 will compete in U11 events.

Munster Junior /U23/ Senior / Masters T&F C'Ships

Online entry is now open for the Munster Junior & U23 Championships and the Munster Senior & Masters T&F Championships. 

Please text Maria on 087 3397837

Closing date for Juniors & U23's is Sunday 18th July and for the Senior & Masters, it is Sunday 25th July. 

Timetables here.

Track Membership:

Farranfore Maine Valley AC are offering all our 2021 club members a 50% discount on An Riocht Track annual membership.

Current Rates: Adult 110 EUR; Student 90 EUR
Once off visit: Adult 6.50 EUR; Student 5 EUR

How will this work?
If you wish to avail of this offer please follow the links below to make payment through our club stripe account.
At the end of the offer (31st July) the club will approach An Riocht and register you for annual membership and make full payment.
You will receive a confirmation email once set-up with An Riocht.
You then have full access to the Track for one year.

click on below link for an Adult Membership: HERE
click on below link for a Student membership: HERE
Any queries 0873397837