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Month: November 2012

Logistics for this weekend’s National Cross Country

Logistics for this weekend’s National Cross Country

Best of luck to all of our athletes who are taking part in the National Even Ages Cross Country on Sunday in Meath. AAI have posted timetable and directions to Tattersalls on their website at http://www.athleticsireland.ie/content/?p=28766 The provisional timetable is at above link also, commencing at – 11.30 U12 girls– 11.43 U12  boys– 11.55 U14 girls– 12.10 U14 boys– 12.25 U16 girls– 12.43 U16 boys– 13.00 U18 girls/junior women– 13.20 U18 boys/junior men– 13.45 Senior Women– 14.25 Senior Men It promises…

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Gerry in FIT Magazine

Gerry in FIT Magazine

 As usual a lot of our athletes made it into the Tribune today, but one got mentioned in FIT magazine which is included with the Independent.  The Magazine is not a bad publication – worth a look.  There is a big section on Dee Hassett from local club Athenry in Today's one too.  At all good newsagents!

East Galway 4-Miler This Weekend

East Galway 4-Miler This Weekend

Received this note from Vincent Conway –  Four miles is an exciting and accessible distance for all levels – best of luck to East Galway AC in this venture – if you're looking for a race next weekend, look no further.   Hi Again FolksJust a Reminder that the East Galway Club Race (4Miler) is on this Coming Sunday 18th November in Abbeyknockmoy.   We are asking that you please circulate this e-mail to all club members.   As a small club…

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Further Glory at Day 2 of Connacht Cross Country (Updated)

Further Glory at Day 2 of Connacht Cross Country (Updated)

  Neil Greaney powering to individual bronze in the U19 boys 6000m   Jamie Spellman on his way to victory in the U17 Boys 5000m Jamie followed by Conor, Matthew, Nicholas, Damien and Keelan in the U17 Boys 5000m In yet another glorious weekend of cross-country action at day 2 of the Connacht cross country championships in St Marys College in Galway city, Craughwell AC’s young athletes put in a series of fine performances to take home 2 individual Connacht titles,…

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Peter and Gerry deliver a masterclass

Peter and Gerry deliver a masterclass

In his third time getting selected for the Itrish team to contest the British and Irish Masters Cross Country, Peter O'Sullivan delivered perhaps the finest run of his life, again. In this year's running in Belfast, Peter finished a superb second in the Irish M35 team, 3rd Irishman home in total, and 11th overall.  The run is all the more impressive when you think that Peter is moving up the age category now and is no longer a "young" M35. …

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Connacht Unvens and Intermediate Cross Country

Connacht Unvens and Intermediate Cross Country

Best of luck to all of our athletes competing in the Connacht Unevens and Cross Country Championships tomorrow in St Marys Galway. For those not familiar with it, St Marys is not far from the main entrance to the University College Hospital in Newcastle – continue along the Newcastle road in the direction of Salthill and St Marys is on the right hand side about a quarter mile from the hospital entrance. The juvenile races will start at 1pm sharp…

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Paul Joyce Leads Craughwell to Connacht Junior Men’s Title

Paul Joyce Leads Craughwell to Connacht Junior Men’s Title

   .   The club journeyed north today to Beleek, Ballina for day 1 of the Connacht cross country championships with the juvenile even age groups in action along with the junior and senior cross country. Congratulations to Ballina AC on a very well run event over a tough course. One of the highlights of the day was Paul Joyce's exceptional run to take the bronze medal in the U18 boys 6000m and also lead the Craughwell team to victory…

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Annual Business Directory and Calendar Being Prepared

Annual Business Directory and Calendar Being Prepared

Craughwell AC is in the process of producing its 2013 local business directory and calendar. This is 11th year of the directory/calendar and it currently is the juvenile club’s most important fundraiser. The price to advertise in the calendar has remained the same since its launch in 2003 – €200 for a double ad, €100 for a business card size and €25 for an entry in the business directory in the centre of the calendar (automatically included if you are getting 1…

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Directions to Ballina and program for tomorrow

Directions to Ballina and program for tomorrow

Best of luck to all of our athletes taking part in Ballina tomorrow! We have some strong teams going and hopefully everyone will have an enjoyable experience. The races start at 1pm, but please try to be there an hour beforehand. The program/entries are here. The club has a good history at Connacht level in the last 10 years. Last year we won 8 sets of team medals including 7 Connacht titles. Our previous best years were in 2010 and 2005 when…

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