Photo from Mary McKenna

A delighted Caoimhe after winning her first National medal in the 400m at the National juniors in a sweltering Tullamore today. Caoimhe ran a pb in her heat coming 2nd and ran another pb in her final coming 3rd. Tough day but a good day!

Training/competition this week

Sat 30th June Hole in the wall 10.30 everyone including smallies
Sat 30th June best of luck to Cliona, Daire, Caoimhe and Alison in the national junior and under 23 championships in Tullamore.

Sun 1st July Hole in the wall older group only 11am. No training for Hilary’s group today.

Tue 3rd July Hole in the wall 10.30 everyone. No evening training. Dermots group check.

Wed 4th July graded in Santry. Check Dublin board website.

Thur 5th July Hole in the wall 10.30 everyone. No evening training. Dermots group check.

Sean is Irish schools boys team captain!

News just in that Sean Donoghue has been selected as boys team captain for the irish schools athletics team. Sean will be travelling to Scotland next month to compete in the 3000m. This is a great honour for Sean, his school St Declans, his club and his family. This is a well deserved honour as Sean is a fine young man and a very well respected athlete.