Over the last few months our juvenile athletes have trained relentlessly. They have competed in local cross country events at East Cork, County Events, and at Munster Level, with great success. As a club we were delighted to have three of our Juvenile athletes competing at National Level last Sunday.
The big attendance at today’s Woodie’s DIY cross country championships at Santry Demesne in Dublin added very much to the atmosphere. The weather remained mild and the rain never materialized, much to the delight of everyone. Laura Hayes, Ciaran O Brien and Meghan Carr Reilly not only competed in the Even-age All Ireland these three little musketeers brought home the silverware too!
Meghan was first up on the day and represented both county and province in the u12 Girls. This little pocket rocket was in the lead group from the start and maintained her position throughout to finish 3rd and was rewarded with an individual Bronze All Ireland Medal, and All Ireland Inter- provincial and County Team gold medals.
Minutes Later, Ciarán, representing both Munster and Cork took up position to start in the U12 Boys. As always with this young athlete, he put everything he had into the race and as a result was well rewarded with an All Ireland Inter-provincial Team Silver Medal and a Bronze All Ireland Inter County Team Medal. Whilst out of individual placing he finished 8th in Munster and 5th in Cork.
Laura Hayes had an exciting start in the U14 Girls. This unwavering young lady was determined to get ahead. Representing both County and Province Laura ran an excellent race and was hot on the heels of the winner throughout. Finishing 5th Laura received an individual All Ireland Medal as well as an Inter-Provincial Gold and a Silver Inter-County Team medal.
It was also very heartening to see so many of the juvenile athletes stay for the junior and senior races, and they were surely delighted to witness some marvelous races. The performance of Fionnuala Britton (Kilcoole AC) was one of the most enthralling sights to be witnessed by our Juvenille athletes. Some of whom may even have broken their own personal bests flying around the course in pursuit of her!
Well done to you all. Your achievements are not only a testament of your own skill and determination but also a sign of a club that is going from strength to strength. Special thanks to our coaches and trainers who have worked so hard with our athletes all season. Thanks also to the loyal supporters who took to the road in the early hours of Sunday morning to support all who ran.
Adult training:
- Interval Training: Tuesday @ 7pm
- Fit 4 life continues on Wednesdays @7pm +/- 8km road run.
- Woodland run every Saturday Morning- Knockakeo Woods 10am SHARP.
Juvenile Training:
- AGE 7+ Mondays and Thursdays, Conna Pitch @ 7pm.
- AGE 5-7 Little Athletics- Mondays @7pm Conna Hall.
