Author: CelticDCH Athletic Club

We had 2 teams in action today in Santry at day 2 of the Nationals. Our under 11 girls finished 10th and all ran well, with Alex Corr having a great run finishing 34th overall and winning a bronze medal on the Dublin inter county team. Our under 13 girls all ran solidly but were outside the medals. Joint performances of the day were Sean Donoghue who finished a brilliant 8th place in the under 13 boys race in his first Nationals and Cliona Murphy was a very impressive 8th in the under 19 girls race. 8th seems to be the magic place this winter with Ella Mae finishing 8th in the under 14 race two weeks ago. Cliona Carthy ran a much improved race finishing 14th in the under 19 girls race. The 2 Clionas won Dublin inter county silver medals.

Great news for Cliona Murphy as she has made the Irish team for the Celtic International cross country which will be held in Dunboyne in January. Most young athletes start their International careers in the Celtics and hopefully this will be the start for Cliona. Well done to all who ran today, you all gave it your best and thats all you can do. Thanks to the parents who supported all the young athletes.

Sat 6th Dec Brians group to Santry 11am

Chloe, Sophie, Alison Squad day in Santry starts at 11, Bring 5 euro and spikes.
No training at the Hole in the Wall today

Sun 7th Dec Brians group Hole in the Wall 11am

National under 11 and 13 in Santry. Get to Santry for 10am as parking will be busy. First race off at 11.30. Wellies might be a good idea! We will meet at our usual spot behind the stand. Check out Athletics Ireland website for parking arrangements and full timetable. If you are waiting to cheer on the older girls come prepared for cold and hunger!. Under 19 team should aim to be there for 12.00.Novice womens team aim to be there for 1pm.

Tue 9th Dec No general club training tonight

Wed 10th Dec high jump in the Hall 6pm

Thur 11th Dec Brians group Gym at 7
Group who were told to go to gym for stretching be there at 7
No general club training tonight

Our senior women’s team were in action today in the Dublin Intermediate Championships. This season this dedicated group of women have won the Dublin Novice, Leinster Novice and Leinster intermediate team titles. Hopes were high of another win today and the girls didn’t disappoint. Leading the team in 2nd place was Niamh Donnelly, with Clare Brennan continuing her comeback with a fine 3rd place, Aislinn Moorehouse and Sinead Cronin in 5th and 7th competed the scoring four for the team gold. Heather Lougheed was 14th, Aoife Ni Bhroin was 19th and Olwyn was 29th. This was a brilliant piece of team running by all the girls!

In Santry next Sunday this same team will compete in their biggest test yet with the National Novice taking place after the uneven age championships. We would like as many supporters as possible to stay after the younger children’s races to support our team! All of the team have been with us since they were under 12 and some even longer! Well done and best of luck next Sunday!

Next Sunday we will have three teams running at the National Uneven championships in Santry.Under 11 girls
Antoniette, Antonia, Alex, Keelin, Julianne, Kacey , Sub Claire

Under 13 girls
Libby, Anna, Clare, Aoibh, Sara, Ada, Sub Kate

under 13 boys
Sean

Under 19 girls
Cliona Murphy, Cliona Carthy, Alison Armstrong,

under 19 boys
Pierre

Meeting point details later.

The county cross country scene was completed today with the last round of the leagues in Tymon Park . We had a good turnout on the day and a lot of good runs by our athletes. Most impressive performers were Alex Corr, Keelin Gogarty in the under 11, Clare Murphy, Aoibh Collins, Katie Harrold and the fast improving Alannah Keogh in the under 12, Libby Peppard in the under 13, , Ella Mae, Chloe and Emily in the under 14, Sean in the under 13 boys, Abbey Corr in the under 15 girls, Daire and Oscar in the under 16 boys, Alison Armstrong under 18 girls, Cliona Murphy under 19 girls and Evan in the under 17 boys. Well done to everyone and thank you to the parents who brought the children and supported on the day.

Dont forget training on Tuesday at 10.30 for anyone whos free!

Map Tymon Park from M50 Nov 2014

Tymon Park Juveniles League 4 Course Nov 2014