There was heartbreak for Helen Buckley’s women’s team at the national track and field league final as they finished fourth. Buckley’s team finished in fourth place just two points off the bronze medal with 97 points. Finn Valley took bronze with 99 points. Gold went to Leevale with 128 points as DSD took silver with 121 points. While, Jamie Davis men’s side finished second in division one with 101 points,…
Weekend Road Racing Round-Up
Zoe Quinn won the Duleek 10k on Sunday posting 39 minutes 29 seconds. Quinn was followed home by Shamrockâs Orla Gilheaney 46:55 and Gerard Fay 65:33. On Saturday, Lisa McCarthy posted 2:10:21 at the Kilkee half-marathon. In the 10k, Sandra Reynolds clocked 55:07. While Angela Charlton posted 2:01:55 at the Brandon Bay half-marathon. On Wednesday at the Liberties Fun Run 4 Mile, Triona Nic Dhonaill posted 29:23 followed by Helen…
Desmond O’Neill SIAB Gold
Congratulations to Desmond O’Neill who won 400m hurdles gold at the SIAB schools international. O’Neill posted 54.25 seconds for victory over fellow Irish athlete Jack Keating. Keating clocked 54.92 seconds for second place. Bronze went to Max Leon of England in 55.54 seconds. Very well done to Des on his victory.
Daughter/Mother One-Two in John Fennell Cup
The 2024 John Fennell Cup saw a first ever daughter/mother one-two as Rachel Costello won out with her mother Caitriona taking second place. Brian Sexton claimed victory in the men’s race with a very competitive top three.