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ALL IRELAND GOLD FOR TARA
Last weekend saw the final stage of the
All Ireland juvenile championships and the club had 7 athletes in
action. Hugh Morgan got off to a great start finishing 4th
in fast paced 1500m. Next up was Conor Rochford who came 7th
in an equally fast paced 1500m race. Then it was the walkers turn with
Tara Lacey and Clare McEvoy competing U14 . Tara got her first all
Ireland medal in a stunning performance to win Gold in the 2K walk,
Clare McEvoy also competed well coming in 7th in a tough
field. Gemma Alyward also gave a great performance coming in 5th
in the U16 2K walk. Next up were the twins Orla and Aofie Butler in the
U17 3k walk , both giving great performances in a highly competitive
race with Orla coming in 6th place and Aoife place in 8th.
Congratulations to all who take part and enjoy the rest of the summer.
All Ireland Bronze for Conor
Last weekend saw the first stage of the
juvenile championships and the club had four athletes in action.
Cliodhna Murphy had an excellent 6th place in the ball
throw, while Clare McEvoy took 7th and 8th in the
discus and javelin. Hugh Morgan have a fine run in the 800m placing 5th
in a very competitive race. Conor Rochford got his first All Ireland
medal when he took bronze in the U/18 3000m with a splendid effort.
Conor has been a model of consistency in training over the past number
of years and this is just reward of all his efforts. Next up it’s the
turn of the walkers, Gemma, Tara, Clare ,Orla and Aoife in two weeks
time and we wish them every success.
Leinster Medal
Haul
St Senans athletes brought back a large haul of
medals from the Leinster Juvenile T&F championships in Tullamore
last weekend. Competing on both Saturday and Sunday the event was held
in glorious sunshine and brought out some first class performances. On
Saturday there were silver medals in the walks for Tara Lacey in the
U/14 2000m with Clare McEvoy 4th. Clare took bronze in the
discus and 4th in the javelin, while Ailsih Conneely placed
7th in the 1500m. In the U/16 age group Gemma Aylward won
silver in the 200om walk. In the U/17 age group Orla Butler took silver
in the 3000m walk with sister Aoife in 4th place. In the
same age group Aine Kinsella was 6th in a fast 1500m
race. In the boys events
Jonathan Crowley was part of the county U/13 4x100m team that placed 4th,
while Stephen Green placed 6th in the U/14 high jump. Hugh
Morgan took bronze with a fighting display in the U/15 800m and
repeated the feat in the 1500m. Conor Rochford was back to his best as
he challenged for gold right up to the final lap in the U/19 3000m
eventually taking bronze and on Sunday ran a fine 1500m race to place 5th
overall. You can expect some great runs from Conor in the coming weeks.
Well done to all and continued success in finals in two weeks time.
Little
South News
Click HERE for more info and results
Up and coming road races
Danesfort GAA
Club have organised an evening of fun, for families or serious runners,
to take part in. This event will take place on Saturday 17th
of July on the newly finished motorway from Danesfort to Carlow. For
more info contact
Tom O`Neill. Club Chairman ------ 0857270391
Mens Health
Forum in Ireland (www.mhfi.org)
has organised a Fun Run in Ardgillan Castle, near Skerries, Co.
Dublin, on Saturday 4th September 2010. This will comprise
competitive 10k and 5k races as well as a 3k Fun Run / Walk
Full details are available
online at: www.mhfi.org/ardgillan.htm
2010 RESULTS
Please click link below for
Easter Monday Results
Easter Monday
Results
Please click here for Day1/ Day
2/Day 3 of Counties, U11.U12
Tullamore Munster Schools and
County B’s
County Championships
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