Enniscorthy AC Open
Athletes from across the county gathered in the glorious sunshine on Saturday at the Sports Hub for local club Enniscorthy Athletic Club 's inaugural Open Track & Field competition.
Menapians was well represented in the morning session for the juvenile competitors.
Under 9 training pals Phoebe Lawlor and Piper Farrell put their learnings from training in to practice when they participated in Turbo Javelin, and then both took on the long 300m race. Well done to the girls in their first event.
New to the club with only one training session under his belt, under 9 Danny Fortune ran admirably in his 60m sprint heat to make the final! Well done Danny, who also gave the long jump a try.
Under 12 Fionn Murphy also made the final for his sprint, and gave the 700m middle distance a go but unfortunately hurt his ankle during the race. We wish Fionn a speedy recovery.
Sonnie Lowney U13 did sprint and 700m competing well.
The quartet of Under 13 training friends Ciara Walsh, Abbie Donovan, Corah Malone and Amy Conde took on the sprint and shot put, while Amy, Corah and Ciara also gave the 700m a go.
Under 15’s were represented by Fiachra Mehigan and Rory Henderson. Both competed first in Long Jump, then 100m Sprint and 800m middle distance. Fiachra took silver in the 800m and bronze in long jump, with Rory just missing out on the medals twice finishing fourth in the same events.
All that effort left just enough time for a quick ice-cream in the sun before hitting the road home for lunch.
Congratulations to Enniscorthy AC for hosting this event which serves as good track experience before the Mr Oil County Championships.
Maynooth 5k/10k
4 members took a spin up to Maynooth this morning to take part in the Maynooth 5k/10k event. John took on the 10k dipping under 50 mins for his best run in a year while Sharon ,Bridie & Niall all took on the 5k. A warm morning but 4 happy athletes.
John Dier 49:53
Sharron Dier 37:21
Bridie McGuire 40:36
Niall Tyrrell 40:40
Pettitts Wexford Half Marathon & 10k
A very popular event amongst our members since it began as just the Half and a few years later the 10k was added. Right on our doorstep so not too early a start, no long drive and no search for parking as we know the streets a lot of others don't.
Beginning on the scenic quayfront athletes gathered on the finest morning of 2024 before heading out the Rosslare Road and back to finish in front of Billy Kelly's pub where a few athletes pop in for a refreshment and a chat about their race.
Lovely support out on the course as athletes were feeding off the encouragement offered in the warm sunshine.
The Half began at 10.15 am with the 10k just 15 minutes later with the leaders of the 10k soon catching up with the rear of the Half, forcing them to navigate through a crowded route for a period of time up the Coolballow road.
There was super runs from all our athletes and all ran with a smile enjoying the event to its fullest. For some it was their first Half Marathon so well done. Donal had a super run finishing a very respectable 15th after getting a 'power up' from his kids at Kerlogue.
Photos Vera Meyler Tony Crosbie Photography
10k results:
Donal Grant 41:42
Tadhg Henderson 49:41
Micheál Kinsella 50:13
Gareth Lloyd 53:30
Jesse Kielthy 55:56
Ilze Bedrite 56:41
Sarah Bermingham 57:23
Samantha Donegan 1:02:47
Helen Burrell 1:03:45
Mary Cronin 1:04:01
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Half Marathon results:
Dermot Foley 1:35:43
Rob Casey 1:39:33
Paul Harper 1:48:37
Eamonn Foley 1:49:10
Ali Ashgar Khoyee 1:57:24
Ciara Dolan 2:08:01
Enda O'Sullivan 2:14:20
Marion Galvin 2:25:53)
Marie Casey Breen 2:50:22
parkrun
A good crew out Saturday morning considering the Wexford Half Marathon & 10k was taking place on Sunday morning. Dermot stepped in as Run Director this weekend for the first time.
At Wexford Racecourse Parkrun Brian Smyth, Alex Parris, Fran Power Eamonn Foley, Ann Thomas, Sarah Bermingham, Enda O'Sullivan, Michael Murphy, Liam Carroll, Sharron Dier, Bridie McGuire, Gráinne Hayes, Ollie Stack and Helen Burrell all completed their 5k runs.