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We had a big gang in action today in Santry on a truly lovely day for cross country and a really nice course to run on. Our athletes were on their game today with a very nice win for Sean Donoghue (St Declans)in the junior boys race. We had Clare Murphy (St Dominics) come a really good 2nd in the junior girls with Sara Byrne (StDominics)having the race of her life in 3rd place in the junior girls.

Team wise Clare O Connor led her team from MHOC to 3rd place by finishing 5th overall in the 6th class girls race. James Mc Manus helped his team from St John Bosco helped his team to 3rd place in the 6th class boys race.

In the minor girls race Kate Harrold finished 5th and led her St Dominics team to first place with Kacey Tully, Alex Corr and Keelin Gogarty on the team. 254 girls started that race! No wonder our little Kate and Alex got bashed about at the start.

In the junior girls race Aoibh Collins ran really well and was on the winning team from Dominican Griffith Ave , beating St Dominics Cabra into 2nd place. Clare Murphy and Sara Byrne were well supported by Cliodhna Donaghy, Gillian Murphy and Laura Maleady. Unfortunately Anna Petit sprained her ankle warming up and wasnt able to run. Conor Murphy and Killian Corcoran ran well for St Declans and their team just missed out on a medal.

In the inter Girls race Dora led in the St Dominics team in 5th place, with Abbey Corr running herself to a standstill coming in 2nd for the team, Emily Murphy, Celine Gavin (having her best run in a long time) Sara Jane Darcy coming in 3rd team overall.

The senior boys race set off at a very fast pace due in part to the great ground conditions but also a pretty strong field. Daire Finn managed to stay with the pace until the 3rd lap and finished in a fine 5th place in his first race of the current season. This was a tough race and will set him up for the Dublins in two weeks time on his home turf on the new National cross country course in Ballycoolin.
Great running everyone! Thanks to all the parents who gave lifts and supported the young athletes.

If anyone has more photos please send them on.

Thirty eight of our younger athletes represented the club in glorious sunshine at league 2 in the Phoenix Park this morning. Well done to everyone who represented the club and a big thank you to the parents who brought out the athletes and supported everyone.

Big improvements all round this week with the training starting to show results. Our standout performers and winners today were Sean Donoghue, Caolan Collins and Dora Medgyesy. Others who were impressive today were Sara Byrne, Shona Gogarty, Aotoniette, Antonia, Finn Mc Auley, Clare Murphy, Lia Butler Lynch, Aoibh Collins, Anna Petit, Claire O Connor, Kacey Tully, Ronan Kilbride Conlon, Ben Casey and Evan Mc Millan. Keep it up!

In the Novice womens race Alison Armstrong went into an early lead pulling three athletes along with her. The four of them ran away from the rest of the field with Alison bravely battling it out. Over the final k of the 4k race the other three pulled away and Alison finished a fine 4th. This was a great result for Alison in her first outing this season. Cliona Murphy and Edel McNamara also ran in the Novice race with final placings not available yet.

Sat 1st Oct Hole in the Wall 10.30, everyone not racing in league 2 or the Dublin Novice.

Sun 2nd Oct League 2 for all our younger athletes in the Phoenix Park. Under 9/10/11/12/13 meet at 10.15 in the Popes cross carpark. Bring 3 euro for your sticker. older athletes come directly over to the Magazine Hills. All younger athletes expected to take part.

Sun 2nd Oct Hole in the Wall 11am Sprints group and older middle distance group not racing today.

Tue 4th Oct Hole in the Wall 7pm everyone except those racing in schools Cross country on Wednesday in Santry.
Bogies at 4pm for anyone whos free

Wed 5th Oct Schools cross country in Santry starting at 12noon . Best of luck to all club athletes competing

Thur 6th Oct Navan Rd school hall meet at 7pm.
Gym group 7pm

Sat 24th Sept Hole in the Wall 10.30-everyone. Please note there is a big road race in the Park and parking at the Hole in the Wall could be limited.

Sun 25th Sept Hole in the Wall 11am -everyone

Tue 27th Sept Bogies at 4pm for anyone whos free
7pm Hole in the Wall -everyone else. High viz tops essential.

Thur 29th Sept Navan road school Hall -everyone. High viz essential.
Brians group Gym at 7

Sat 1st Oct Hole in the Wall 10.30 am Brian/ Dermots group and those not racing in League 2 on Sunday Oct 2nd.

Sun 2nd Oct League 2 for ALL our younger athletes starts at 11 in the Phoenix Park. Under 9/10/11/12 meet at Popes Cross at 10.15. Older athletes come over directly to the Magazine Hill area for 11am. Bring 3 euro for your sticker.

Sun 2nd Oct Brians group and Older athletes not racing 11am at HITW

We had 36 athletes in action in Ardgillen Park for the opening competition of the 2016 cross country season. The rain tried its best to spoil the day but that didnt stop some fine results by our athletes over a tough course. Our standout performers on the day were Caolan Collins, Sean Donoghue, Dora Medgyesy, Evan Mc Millan, Ben Casey, Kacey Tully, Clare O Connor, Claire Murphy, Lia Butler Lynch and Anna Petit. Strong running too from Emily Murphy, Celine Gavin, Keelin and Shona Gogarty, Lily Farrell, Finn Mc Auley, Sara Byrne, Conor Murphy, Aoife Corcoran and Niamh O Connor. Good to see some of our first timers Evie, Ava and Aoibheann in action. Well done to everyone and thank you to the parents who supported on the day.

Sat 17th Sept Hole in the Wall 10.30am everyone not going to Ardgillen Park on Sunday.

Sun 18th Sept League 1 in Ardgillen Park. All our younger athletes are expected to compete. Bring 3 euro for your entry fee and wear club singlet if you have one. The races start at 11 and most will be over by 12 o clock. The distances are short and they go sharp on time. Under 9/10/11/12 should aim to be in the park at 10.15. Older age groups can come out for 11.15.

Sun 18th Sept Hole in the Wall 11am- those not involved in Ardgillen Park.

Tue 20th Sept Bogies at 4pm for anyone whos free
Hole in the Wall 7pm -everyone else

Thur 22nd Sept Hole in the Wall 7pm -everyone except Dermot and Brians groups.