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Month: April 2008

Provisional Results for Galway Series Race 1

Provisional Results for Galway Series Race 1

Well done to all who took part last night ,it was yet again a masterclass in organisation by Athenry AC ,well done Alan and Team . Full results here: www.athenryac.com/provisional-results-2008-galway-may-5km-series-race-1-athenry Craughwell AC runners below: if Ihave missed anyone please let me know! Pos Series ID Time Name 3 67 16:39 Mark Davis 6 194 17:29 Johnny Lane 10 268 17:57 Tony Nevin 12 164 18:00 Patrick Holohan 23 272 18:40 Justin Niland 36 369 19:37 Barry Phelan 54 103 20:34…

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Results of Craughwell Community Games

Results of Craughwell Community Games

With temperatures more akin to a winter's day, Craughwell Community Games were held recently at the hurling field in Craughwell. There were some closely fought battles in some of the races, particularly in the girls U14 100m and 800m, with Debi Kenny snatching victory in the 100m from Maria McNamara and Maria doing the same in the 800m from Orla McDaid in 2nd place. Full results were as follows, excluding the competition for high jump and long jump which will be…

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Successful National 10K in Athenry

Successful National 10K in Athenry

   The national 10K Road race was held yesterday in Athenry in slightly breezy but otherwise ideal conditions.  This race was a combination of my two favourite events in the year – Athenry 10K and the National AAI 10K.  355  runners managed to complete the fast course. Full Results are HERE. Race WinnersThe race was won by legendary Clareman Seamus Power in 30:28 who just pipped local star and champion of 2006 and 2005 Paul McNamara by 5 seconds at the end. …

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Johnny Lane -No1 in Maree .

Johnny Lane -No1 in Maree .

  Johnny Lane hit great form at the recent Elvery’s 8k run in Maree, with a strong run and powerful finish Johnny took first place in a time of 28.47. This is the first road race win for Johnny but with his dedication to training, insatiable appetite for running and impeccable attitude it’s a certainty that this will not be his last. Well done and many congratulations to Johnny.  Athenry AC’s Ann Carter (just back from injury) took first for the…

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Craughwell Community Games – Sat 19 April 3pm

Craughwell Community Games – Sat 19 April 3pm

Craughwell Community Games will take place this Saturday at 3pm in the main hurling pitch in Craughwell.     It will include sprints for all age groups (preschool,U6s,U8s,U10s,U12s,U14s,U16s), middle distance for some age groups (200m for U10s, 600m for U12s, 800m for U14s, 1500m for U16s), hurdles for some age groups (60m hurdles for U10s, 80m hurdles for U14s), shot putt for U14s, ball throw for U12s, long puck for U12 boys and U14 girls, javelin for U16 girls and…

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Craughwell Claim Double Relay Bronze

Craughwell Claim Double Relay Bronze

For the first time in its history, the club claimed 2 sets of National indoor relay medals when both the U13 girls and U14 boys finished in bronze place.  When the U13 girl’s team were U9s, they claimed the gold medal in the outdoor 4x50m but finished just outside of the medals since then. The boys U14 team are more used to National relay success, having won outdoor relay silver, 2 outdoor relay gold and 2 indoor relay silver. They…

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Indoor Glory for Linda Porter!

Indoor Glory for Linda Porter!

Saturday 12th April 2008 will go down in running lore in the household of the famous Porter family with Linda claiming her first National track medal in the U15 girls 800m. The Porters are known amongst the running fraternity the length and breadth of the country and news of Linda’s achievement will no doubt ripple around the country.  With Mr Porter senior – Thomas featuring in most road races in the west of Ireland for almost half a century (:-)),…

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One small step for mankind, a giant leap for Cathriona!

One small step for mankind, a giant leap for Cathriona!

While she has had some fantastic weekends of success over the last few years, Saturday 12th April 2008 was the highlight of her career to date for Cathriona Farrell in the National Indoor Track & Field Championships in Nenagh. Having clearing 1.72m in the high jump in January 07, 1.71m in January 08 and 1.70m on a routine basis in between, it was only a matter of time before Cathriona cleared the big goal of 1.75m.  This is the qualification…

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Craughwell Athletes Add Further National Medals to Record haul

Craughwell Athletes Add Further National Medals to Record haul

Another day of National finals in Nenagh saw 3 more medals brought home by Craughwell AC athletes in the National Indoor Track & Field finals. Foremost amongst the performances was Cathriona Farrell's fantastic leap of 1.75m to claim the U17 girls National high jump title and in the process set a new PB, a new Championship record, qualify for next year's European Youth Oympics and qualify for next year's World Youth Championships! Not bad for 1 jump! Running Cathriona a…

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Fit4life hits Conemara & The Phoenix Park

Fit4life hits Conemara & The Phoenix Park

The weather forecast didn’t inspire, but it turned out to be a great day for running for all levels. First to take on Conemara were the two most experienced of our clubs ever-growing group of marathoners Val Fogarty and Dervilla Darcy. Bravely the fearless duo headed out at 10.30 for the full marathon. They started out into a head-on chilly North wind teamed with the odd hail shower for added pain, as if a 26.2 miles in Conemara wasn’t enough…

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