Irish Athletes Dominate Isle of Man Race Walking Championships
Kate Veale was one of several Irish winners at the Isle of Man race walking championships, which were held last weekend. Kate was an easy winner of the under17 3k walk in a time of 14.45. She was just ahead of the boys under 15 winner Evan Lynch who won in a time of 14.57. Evan is the son of Frances Lynch who was a race walker himself competing with Cappoquin/Ballinameale A.C. and with St Augustines College. Emma Prenderville of Farranfore Maine Valley won the under 17 girls 5k walk and Irish athletes also won the 2k walk and the 10k so it was a very successful outing for the Irish walking squad and a tribute to the great work being done by National Coach Michael Lane.
There was more good news for Kate this week as she was named the January winner of the combined Credit Unions athletics award. This award will be presented on Monday March 3rd.
All Ireland Schools Championships next Weekend
Best of luck to Declan Power, Jim Curran, Tom Curran and Sean Ryan Dungarvan C.B.S,
Edel Roche, Rebecca Maher, Nicola Coffey and Claire Collins Ard Scoil na nDeise, and Kate Veale who will represent Munster at the All Ireland Schools Cross Country Championships in Belfast next weekend.
Training starts on Wednesday March 4th
Training for the track and field will start on Wednesday March 4th at 6.00pm in the Friary. We look forward to seeing all our members back in action and welcome new members. Training will continue every Wednesday and Friday at 6pm.
Upcoming Events
March
3rd March – Munster Schools Indoors – Nenagh – 11am
4th March – Training Starts 6.00pm Friary
7th March – Irish Schools CC – UU Jordanstown – 12 noon
14th March – Regional Squad Session Limerick
28th March – Schools International Cross Country Bangor Wales
The juvenile committee extends their sympathy to John and the McGrath family on their recent bereavement.
