The following teams have been entered for the above event.
Under 12 girls
Caoimhe Bresnan
Anna Petit
Gillian Murphy
Kate Harrold
Aobh collins
Ada Vasic
Under 14 girls
Alison Burke
Katie Hanna
Ella Mae Cromie
Emily Murphy
Chloe Corcoran
Dora Medgyesy
Under 18 girls
Alison Armstrong and Cliona Murphy both on Dublin team.
We had a hectic day at the even age cross country championships in a very sunny St Annes Park today. First off were our under 10 girls with a strong squad from Celtic in action. Antoinette led the girls in 2nd place, with Keelin Gogarty 4th, Alex 11th, Antonio 13th, Keelin Collins 16th(up an age group), Leah 22nd (up an age group), Julianne 33rd, Clare O Connor 35th and Amy Hanna 54. The girls were delighted to hear they had won the team race and will get their medals at training on Thursday night.
In the under 10 boys Felix came 12th (up an age group) and Issac finished 38th.
The under 12 girls were off next and Caoimhe Bresnan had a great run to lead her team finishing 5th overall over a tough 2 k course and led her team to silver medals and qualification for Nationals. Caoimhe was followed in by Anna Petit in 8th place, Gillian Murphy in 14th and Kate Harrold in 26th both running up an age group, Ada in 27th, and Aobh Collins 41 will complete the team to run in Santry on Nov 17th. Sara Byrne 43rd, Sophie English 44th and Celine Gavin 45th completed the team who ran today.
In the boys under 14 race Billy and Oliver were both running up an age group and both did very well against much bigger boys.
Next up were our under 14 girls team who were down our best two runners but what a run by Chloe in 8th place, Emily in 14th, Katie Hanna in 18th,Dora who hurt her knee and didnt run all week in 18th place and Abbey in 38th. The girls finished 3rd team over 3km and against the odds qualified for the Nationals!
Our girls under 16 had 4k to run and with brave running all round from Aoife, Ellen, Caoimhe and Sara Jane they finished 3rd team.
In the boys race we were two lads down and didnt have a team. Annraoi ran really well, Evan did fine for his first ever race and Michael battled all the way to the end despite having a stitch from half way.
In the girls under 18 and combined junior womens race Clare Brennan had a great race to finish 2nd leading her team of Alison Armstrong, Cliona Murphy and Eva Redmond to 3rd place.
Pierre had a very fine run in the combined junior men and under 18 race finishing 2nd overall in a very tough 6k race. The winner ( an under 20 athlete) pulled away early leaving a bunch of 6 or 7 athletes battling for the minor places. Pierre stayed in that group and eased away over the last 300m to an impressive 2nd . Dylan, Eoin and Christopher( in his first race) did very well overall.
Thanks to all the parents who brought the children out, supported them and helped out with the teams. Next big day will be Nationals on 17th November in Santry.
League results are now up on the Dublin Athletics Board website.
Sat 2nd Nov Hole in the Wall 10.30 anyone not racing Sunday
Sun 3rd Nov Dublin championships St Annes Park Raheny, Please see earlier post for team lists. Everyone on the list expected to represent the club. Be there in plenty of time to walk the course. We will meet at the same place in St Annes as we did for the league last month. Good luck everyone!
Sun 3rd Nov Any bigger kids one not racing in Raheny Hole in the Wall 11am. No training today for Hilarys gang.
Tue 5th Nov NOTE we are going to try out a new training time for smallies on Tues afternoons. We will meet at 4pm at the door of the Sportscenter in the Bogies. This will be geared towards primary school age group only. We will finish at 5pm or before if its very wet.There will still be training at 7pm for all as usual but if 4pm suits come then.
Tue 5th Nov usual training at 7pm-meet at the back of the church
Thur 7th Nov John Bosco school Hall 7pm-everyone
Please note that the Dublin Championships originally scheduled for Santry this weekend are now taking place in St Annes Park Raheny starting at 11am. Under 10 and 12 runners need to be there at 10am to get parking and to walk the course. Older age groups can come out for 10.30 but bare in mind that parking can be awkward out there.
Sat 26th Oct Hole in the Wall 10.30. Usual Sat senior group and any of Hilarys group who cant make Sunday
Sun 27th Oct Hole in the Wall 11am -everyone whos free
Tue 29th Oct Hole in the wall 10.30 -everyone. NO training for Mary or Hilarys group this evening. Dermots group check.
Wed 30th Oct Hole in the 12noon for any athlete over 15 whos competing on 3rd Nov.
Thur 31st Oct Hole in the Wall 10.30 Same as Tuesday.No evening training. Enjoy your night trick r treating. Bring leftover goodies to the race on Sunday and you will get lots of help to dispose of them!
Sat 2nd Nov Hole in the Wall 10.30 any one not racing tomorrow
Sun 3rd Nov Dublin Championships- see separate post. More details re times etc will be added later next week.
Enjoy the mid-term. If you are away, bring your runners and try to get out for a run or two.
Celtic DCH 