Ireland’s best cross country runners descended upon the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus, Dublin for national glory and European selection at the Irish Life Health National Senior and Juvenile Even Age Cross Country Championships on Sunday November 25th. The juvenile races provided plenty of excitement with large field numbers for each race.
Shauna McCarthy was competing in the U16 4000m race. Running out of age and part of the Munster team, did very well to hold on to what was a very fast paced race. She moved through the field over the three laps to finally finish in 31st place out of a field of 130. Shauna was also part of the Munster team to claim bronze. Just 4 points off 2nd place. A great achievement .
In the Senior Womens 8000m race we had Mary Daly & Caitriona Barry back in action making up the county team. First National race for Mary Daly, she did very well to finish in 54th place, second for county & Caitriona Barry was 86th place, fourth for county. The team finished in 7th place (Grade A). Well done.
George McCarthy was part of the County Men's team. It was a very fast paced 10K race from the start with over 160 competing. George finished in 126th place a fifth scorer for the County. The team of six did very well to take gold in Grade B. Well done to An Riocht men's who also got silver in Grade B club.
Next XC coming up is Munster Juvenile "B" & Intermediate & U/20 XC in Riverstick, Cork on Sun 2nd Dec. Any juvenile who won an individual medal in the Munster XC competition this year is NOT eligible to compete. Registration closes on Tuesday 27th Nov.
Juvenile Celebration Night:
To celebrate our Juvenile Success throughout the year we have organised a Juvenile Celebration Night. This is on Thursday 29th November in Farranfore Hall (Upstairs) starting at 6:00pm. All juveniles and parents are invited to attend this casual affair.
BAG Packing Fundraiser:
We are having a bag packing weekend in DUNNES STORES Killarney on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th December from 10am-6pm. This is an important fundraiser for the club and your help is greatly appreciated. We will need parents support to volunteer some of their time, 2 hour shifts if possible.
Please contact club secretary, Mary, 085-1909509 what time and date you can be available to volunteer.
Club Training:
Juvenile Training has ended for the season. We will return early in the new year to begin our training for the Indoors. Celebration Night on Thursday Nov. 29th.
Secondary School / Senior training on every Thursday at 6:30pm in GAA grounds Farranfore. This is endurance build training. €2 club member, €4 non club member .
Maria's Strength, Endurance & Flexibility Exercise Classes commences on Tuesday's @ 7pm at the Sports Hall in Farranfore. €5 per class
New Members also welcome.
Athletic's Fixtures
Sun 2nd Dec: Munster Juvenile "B" & Intermediate & U/20 XC, Riverstick Cork.
Sat 8th Dec: AAI Walks Championship, St. Anne's Park, Raheny, Dublin
Sat 15th Dec: National Juvenile Uneven Age & Novice XC, Navan Racecourse
Wed 26th Dec: Farranfore Maine Valley AC 5k, Farranfore, 12 noon
Please contact club secretary, Mary, 085-1909509 to register for competitions in advance
See Kerry & Munster Athletics website for full fixture lists & timetable for events.