Des O’Neill landed national U20 silver and broke the club’s 400m indoor record on a big day in Athlone indoor arena. O’Neill started the day by winning his heat in 49.54 seconds. O’Neill went onto clock 47.65 seconds for silver in the 400m final just .02 seconds gold. A great performance by Des who broke Brandon Arrey’s five year-old club record of 47.83 seconds. The race was won Sean Doggett…
Purcell Third In Bohermeen Half-Marathon
Kate Purcell took third place in the At the Bohermeen half-marathon in 78 minutes 32 seconds. Nichola Sheridan of the host club won out in 76:30 followed by Lee Adamson of Annadale Striders in 77:40. Also racing were, Barry Meehan 73:52 followed by John Shanahan 77:02, Sean Kelly 77:40, Alasdair Brown 80:14, Ciaran Chandler 85:20, Dave Woods 86:54, Barry Lennon 87:54. Ciara Brady 88:16, Gearóid Healy 88:38, Roberto Romano 91:24,…
Orla Comerford Wins At Euro Indoors
Orla Comerford scored a very impressive victory in the Para-Athletics 60m mixed classification at the European Athletics indoor championships. Comerford totally controlled the race from the start coming home in 7.63 seconds, well clear of France’s Marie Ngoussou-Ngouyi who finished in a time of 7.99 with Zara Temmink recording a PB of 8.07 to take third. It’s the first time para events have been included in the championships, a men’s…
Comerford Gets Euro Indoor Call-up
Orla Comerford has been called up to the Ireland European Indoor Championship team. Comerford will take part in the 60m Para Mixed Classification event. The event is scheduled for 12:17 on Saturday. The very best wishes to Orla and the Ireland team in the Netherlands.