Club notes - 25 February 2020

St. Brendan’s AC athletes were out in force again this weekend. 

Starting with Eoin Malik competing in the U13 Category of the Munster Indoor Championships in Nenagh on Saturday, 22 February. Eoin competed in the 60m Hurdles but unfortunately just missed out on the finals. Also Placed 10th in the Long Jump and had a High Jump of 1.20m which he was placed 6th. Eoin was back to Nenagh again following day, competing in the Shot Putt with a throw of 8.31m(6th place and new PB). Fantastic achievements by Eoin out of a very competitive field.

Kerry Athletics 5K Road Championships was well represented by St.Brendan's AC with Padraig Regan (new PB), John Culloty, Gerald O Carroll, Finbarr Collins (1st place O35), David Butler (2nd place O35), Artur Nowak, Andreas Weiss (2nd place O50, new PB) David Kissane (1st place 065). St. Brendan’s AC had two Master Men Teams (O35+) also competing. 

Team 1 (Masters O35): Artur Nowak, David Kissane, David Butler and Andreas Weiss. Team 2 (Seniors & Masters O35): Padraig Regan, John Culloty, Gerald Carroll and Finbarr Collins which achieved third place.

Other events with club members:

Parkrun Tralee 5K

Gap of Dunloe Half Marathon: Artur Nowak
Adare 10K: John O’Sullivan, Linda O’Sullivan, Declan Sheehan.

Well done everyone!

Training:
Weather permitting for outdoor training

Mon 6.45-8pm u9+ €2 Tralee Harriers grounds
Tues 7-8pm u12+ €2 strength & conditioning Ardfert Community Centre
8-9pm Fit4Life €3 members €5 non members
Wed u9-u11 €2 Ardfert Community Centre
U12+ Ardfert Sportsfield
Thurs 7pm Fit4Life John Mitchell’s
Sun Long Run

Events:

Sun 1st March Munster 4mile Road Championships Dungarvan @12pm
Sun 8th March Indoor Kerry Development Games Milltown community centre 11am
Sun 8th Irish Life Health National Masters Indoor championships Athlone

Entries into club secretary Irene 087 7985557

New members welcome.

NEWS Update:

The Cumann na mbunscoil, Kerry Primary School Cross Country event which was due to be held on Wednesday 26th in Caherslee, Tralee has been postponed to Wednesday, 18th March. The venue is currently waterlogged.

Club notes - 17 February 2020

What an exciting Munster Indoor Championships it was for St. Brendan's A.C. athletes! 

First up on Saturday was Aoibhinn O'Driscoll at the U9-U11 Juveniles. She came through the heats & semis ahead of her competitors. The final was a very exciting & competitive race with Aoibhinn tying for first place on the line. Aoibhinn placed third in the long jump after count back. Not a bad result to come away with at her first Munster Indoors!
Not to be outdone the Masters came out in flying form on Sunday. Between six of them (5 males & 1 female) they brought home 19 medals, all of them now Munster medalists across different events.
David Kissane (O65) was in action on Saturday where he won gold in the 3K race walk. He kept that competitive spirit in action on Sunday, where he became Munster champion again in the 200m. Then he achieved a double silver in the 400m & shot putt. 

Ursula Barrett (O40) then jumped out of her skin to get a new Munster Indoor Championship record & first place with 4.80m.

 

She also came second in 60m sprint with a new PB of 8.68 & second in the 200m.

Artur Nowak (O45) is the new Munster champion in the Long Lump and the High Jump. He kept up the great form & placed second in the shot putt too. Derek McCarthy (O40) was the clear winner & new Munster champion in the high jump with a clearance of 1.60m, equal Munster Indoor record in his age category.  He too went on to place second in the shot putt and Weight for Distance event. David Butler (O35) was second in the shot putt and second in Weight for Distance. This was his first time competing in this event at the Masters Indoors. Finbarr Collins (O35) placed third in his 1500m. Determined not to be outdone by the others Finbarr & David Butler went on to take part in the relay with Derek & Artur. What a successful quartet they proved to be, they placed first in the Masters relay!! 🥇  

Cathy & Declan were a great support to the athletes. 

Full results HERE.

On Thursday, 13 February 2020, St.Brendan's AC had Eimear O'Sullivan (Presentation Tralee) and Eoin O'Flaherty (CBS Tralee) in the Munster Secondary Schools Cross Country finals. Eimear finished in 15th position and Eoin 24th individual and 1st school (CBS Tralee) so both qualified to National finals.

Training:
Please watch here in case there are any changes due to the weather.

Mon: 6.45-8pm u9-u19 €2 Tralee Harriers grounds

Tues: Strength & Conditioning Ardfert Community Centre
7-8pm u12:     €2
8-9pm Fit4Life: €3 members €5, non members

Wed:
6.30-8pm u9-u11 €2 Ardfert Community Centre
6.45-7.45pm u12+ €2 Ardfert Sportsfield

Thurs:
7pm Fit4Life John Mitchell's GAA grounds

Sun:
Long run Fit4Life
10.30-12.30 Kerry Squads

Events:
Sat Feb 22nd: Munster u12-u19 Indoor Championships Day 1
Sun Feb 23rd Munster u12-u19 Indoor Championships Day 2
Sun Feb 23rd Kerry Road Race 5km Championships at 12 noon in Beaufort (club singlets must be worn)
Registration in Beaufort Community Centre https://goo.gl/maps/1f2iZ2i8shkLeFRQ8

All entries into club secretary Irene ASAP 098 7985557

Club notes - 03 February 2020

Congratulations to both Eoin O’ Flaherty (CBS Tralee) & Eimear O’ Sullivan (Presentation Tralee) who qualified for the Munster Schools Cross Country on the 13th February in Clarecastle GAA, Co. Clare. Best of luck to you both.

Training week of 3rd Feb:
Tuesday 4th: Ardfert Community Centre
7-8pm u12+ €2
8-9pm Fit4Life €3 members €5 non members
Wednesday 5th:
6.30-8pm u9-u11 €2 Ardfert Community Centre
6.45-7.45pm u12+ Ardfert Sportsfield
Thursday 6th:
7pm Adults The Canal, Tralee
Sunday 9th:
Fit4Life long run

St.Brendan's masters athletes had successful training day in Castleisland in preparation for Munster Indoor Championships taking place in Nenagh on 16 February. 

Our juveniles members had opportunity to train on track (sprints, distance & relays) and some field events (turbo javelin, long jump, shot putt & javelin). Great to see some new members taking part.

Events:
Feb 15th u9-u11 Munster Indoor Championships with Juvenile & Women’s & Men’s Walks & Men’s 3km
Feb 16th Munster Senior & Masters Championships

Entries are due shortly so please get them into club secretary Irene 087 7985557 ASAP