The Leinster Championships was the place to be over the weekend as athletes basked in the beautiful weather awaiting their event call then seeking out some shade to cool off at the fantastic grounds of Carlow IT.

On Saturday Michael Deady was in his own words 'not at the races' today as he competed over 100m finishing 7th in his heat with 11.98, better to come in the races ahead from Michael.

Clodagh Dunbar was hitting her first outdoor 400m of the season and was delighted with a very creditable 4th place in a tough competitive race, claiming a 400m PB in the process of 1:01.30

Liam Berry was busy in long jump and 400m. He ran a really well in 56.43 which gave him a 7th place overall and also jumped 5.56m for 6th in the long jump which we believe is a new PB for him. An athlete who is consistently improving.

Ailbhe White stood up and raced the 400m and posted a great time of 1:03.56 showing steady improvement every time she races. Another athlete whose consistency shows every times she races.

On Sunday there was more club vests on show.

Eimear Halpin raced the energy sapping 400 hurdles grabbing a brilliant bronze in 1:08.13 another great run over hurdles.

Clodagh returned for day 2 racing the 200m in 27.07 another outdoor best for her capping a good 2 days for her.

Congratulations to all our athletes and thanks to all club coaches for their time and efforts getting athletes to these events.

Tara Bishop Memorial 5k.

A warm sunny Sunday welcomed everyone to Ballymurn for the return of the Tara Bishop Memorial 5k today. As usual a good crew of club members turned out.

Dermot Foley 20.09, Gavin Hayes 20.46, Fran Power 22.09, Rob Casey 22.59, John Dier 23.09, Michael Kinsella 23.25, Oliver Stack 28.31 & Sharron Dier 32.58 all completed the 5k route.

Well done to everyone .