Author: CelticDCH Athletic Club

We had 43 athletes in action today at the 3rd race of the cross country series. Great to see the consistant training paying off with very good results in lots of age groups.Most impressive performers today were Felix, Lia, Alex, Ada, Aobh, Katie Harrold,Antonia and Antoniette (despite heavy falls at the start), Clare O Connor and Clare Murphy, Anna, Chloe, Ella Mae and Dora in the under 14 races, Sean Donoghue, Oscar,Evan and Katie Hanna. Well done to everyone who represented the club, you were all great and the coaches are really proud of you. Thanks to Jane, Edel and Pauline for helping with the finish and the numbers. Next weekend will be a training weekend and the following Sunday we will have the Dublin Even age championships on the same course as today.

The Novice Race

When all the younger athletes had gone home our older girls ran in the Dublin Novice race. Niamh Donnelly ran a terrific race to finish 2nd and she led her team of Sinead Cronin, Aislinn Moorehouse, Aoife Ni Bhroin and Heather Lougheed to first place in the team event. This was a fantastic achievement for the girls and a proud day for Mary, Ian and Dermot to see a team we have nurtured for over 10 years (in some cases) win a Dublin Novice championship. Lots of happy parents and supporters in the Park today. We will have photos up on site later. Happy Days!

Sat 4th Oct Hole in the Wall 10.30 -everyone not racing on Sunday

Sun 5th Oct League 3 in Phoenix Park-see separate post

Sun 5th Oct Dublin Novice -Phoenix Park-Dermots group only

Sun 5th Oct Hole in the Wall 11am Brians group

Tue 7th Oct Hole in the Wall 7pm -everyone not running in Santry on Wednesday

Wed 8th Oct Schools cross country in Santry-supporters welcome

Thur 9th Oct Navan Rd school Hall 7pm -everyone

Results of league 1 and 2 are now available on link below. If there are any obvious errors please let Hilary or Mary know.  The link for the course information and distances for league 3 this Sunday in the Phoenix Park is also below. We expect all athletes to turn out this Sunday. Under 9,10,11,12 and 13 should be at Popes cross carpark at 10.15.  Older athletes come over to magazine Hills at 11am. Dress for the weather,  rain and wind is a little less miserable if you have a raincoat on! Bring 3 euro for your sticker. We will have new club singlets for sale if anyone wants one. Best of luck to everyone.

Event Schedule, Course Map League 3 & Novice Phoenix Park 5th Oct 2014

Combined Result of League 1 & 2

Three of our older girls ran in the 5k road race in Rathfarnham this morning. In a field of over 1200 runners Niamh Donnelly ran a great race, nearly a minute faster than last year finishing 86th overall in 17.30. Aislinn Moorehouse and Sinead Cronin both had good races, Aislinn 133rd in 18.35 and Sinead 185th in 19.39. Great runs from all the girls.

A big well done to all 41 athletes who represented the club today in Tymon and thank you to the parents and supporters who brought them. Stand out performers on the day were Alex Corr, Antonia and Antoinette, Sean Donoghue and Chloe Corocoran. Improvers of the day were Claire O Connor, Kacey Tully, Sara Byrne and Oscar Moloney Daly. Everyone did their best and its great to see the confidence that our athletes get from competing in the leagues. Thanks to Jane and Ciaran for looking after the numbers. See you all next Sunday in the Phoenix Park at 10.15 for league 3!!

Sat 27th Sept Hole in the Wall 10.30am -Everyone not racing in Tymon Park

Sun 28th Sept Races for younger athletes in Tymon Park. See map and directions on earlier post. Be there for 10.15 to have time to look around the course. Please have all lifts arranged by Saturday night. Bring 3 euro for your sticker.

Sun 28th Sept Hole in the wall 11am everyone else.

Tue 30th Sept Hole in the Wall 7pm -everyone

Tue 30 th Sept Bogies at 4pm for anyone whos free

Thur 2nd Oct Brian group gym 7pm
Navan rd school Hall 7pm -everyone else

High viz tops are essential for evening training. We need to be able to see you.