Club notes - 9 January 2024

 

A huge weekend for St Brendan's AC coming up. On Sunday, the 3rd annual Tom Kelly 8K Run takes place. The Run starts at the Cathedral at 9.30am and finishes at Ardfert NS. 

Register HERE.

Residents should note that the runners will proceed via the sportsfield, round Road, Ardfert Quarries, Russell's Cottage road, Moynoona Cross, Tubrid Cross and down Station Road. Residents should contact 087 7985557 in regard to animals or pets advice for the period 9.30 am to 11am.

Anyone who wishes to marshall on the day may call this number also.

All Irelands: The All Ireland masters indoor championships will be held in Athlone on Saturday and the club will be well represented in a variety of events.

Training for both juveniles and adults will be held at the normal times this week. See social media for details.

Coming up:

Sat Jan 13, 2024: National Masters Indoor Championships, Athlone

Sun Jan 14, 2024: Tom Kelly 8K, Ardfert

Fri Jan 19, 2024: St Brendan’s AC Awards Night

Sat Jan 27, 2024: St Brendan’s AC training day in Nenagh Stadium

Sun Jan 28, 2024: National Masters, Juvenile and Senior Combined Events, Abbottstown

Sun Feb 4, 2024: Munster Masters and Seniors Indoor Chps, Day 1, Nenagh

Mon Feb 5, 2024: Munster Masters and Seniors Indoor Chps, Day 2, Nenagh

Sun Feb 11, 2024: National Masters, Inter & Juvenile B Cross Country Chps, TBD

Sat-Sun Feb 17-18 2024: BMAF Indoors, London

Sat Feb 24, 2024: Munster Juvenile U12-U19 Indoor Chps, Day 1, Nenagh

Sun Feb 25, 2024: Munster Juvenile U12-U19 Indoor Chps, Day 2

Sat March 2, 2024: Munster Juvenile U9-U19 Indoor Relays, Nenagh

Sun March 3, 2024: Munster Masters, Junior and Senior Road Chps, TBD

Sun March 10, 2024: Munster Juvenile U9-U11 Indoor Chps, Nenagh

March 17-23: European Masters Indoors, Torun, Poland

Club notes - 10 December 2023

Silver medal: St Brendan’s AC collected a silver medal at the Munster masters cross country championships in Ennis on Saturday last. David Kissane was 2nd in the M70 4K championship race and that brought an end to the cross country season for 2023. 

Munster squad training: Katie Butler took part in the Munster squad training on Saturday in Nenagh. Athletes are asked to watch for the next sessions and will be notified.

National walks: On this Sunday, two members of the club will be competing in the Athletics Ireland national 10K walk championships in St Anne’s Park in Dublin. Marian McElligott and David Kissane will be in action hoping for two more national medals for 2023.

Training: for adults continues on Mondays and Thursdays at 7pm from O’Donnell’s in Tralee while strength and conditioning sessions for juniors and adults are on Tuesdays at 7-8pm in Ardfert Community Centre. Cost is €5 per person. Watch out for a Sunday morning session on the club media. Walks and jog sessions in the ARC, Mon-Fri, 6.30am for early risers.

Juvenile training: continues on Wednesdays from 6-7pm in the ARC for U8 to U12 while the older athletes are on from 7-8pm. Cost is €3 per athlete and family discount applies. Special session in An Ríocht Track on this Sunday from 10am-12 noon. 

Registrations: are now taking place for 2024 and details have been sent to parents and members. Contact 087 7985557 for further details.

Upcoming events:

Sun Dec 17, 2023:  National Masters 10K Road Race Walking Chps, St Anne’s Park, Dublin

Tuesday, Dec 26, 2023: FFMV Fr Dan Browne 5K Road Race, Farranfore

Mon Jan 1st, 2024: Charles O’Shea Memorial 10K Road Race, Beaufort

Sun Jan 7, 2024: Tom Kelly 8K Directors’ Run, Ardfert

Sat Jan 13, 2024: National Masters Indoor Championships, Athlone

Sun Jan 14, 2024: Tom Kelly 8K, Ardfert

Fri Jan 19, 2024: St Brendan’s AC Awards Night

Club notes - 27 November 2023

 

It was a busy weekend for St Brendan’s AC.

On Saturday, three club members participated in the Clonakilty half marathon. David Fitzgerald clocked 1:46:58, Ursula Barrett timed 1:47:16 and James O’Dowd 1:57:59.

On Saturday also, David Kissane participated in the Athletics Ireland race walk session in Nenagh, Co Tipperary to help the club in walks coaching for both adults and juveniles.

On Sunday, the club was represented by Zach Walshe in the Munster Athletics U17 B cross country championships in Riverstick, Co Cork. He won an individual medal for 4th place on a very undulating course, the 4th provincial medal of his career.

Next Action: Zach Walshe will be representing St Brendan’s AC in the All Ireland U17 cross country championships in Navan, Co Meath on Sunday.

Training: juvenile training continues on Wednesdays in the ARC with the younger athletes up to U12 in action from 6-7pm and the U13 and upwards from 7-8pm. €3 per athlete and family discounts apply.

Adult training on Mondays and Thursdays (runs) at 7pm from O’Donnell’s Tralee and on Tuesdays in ACC for strength and conditioning. On this Sunday, there is a 10K staggered run for club members at the Fenit Greenway at 10am. A social cuppa follows. Walks and jogs in the ARC, Mon-Fri at 6.30am. All welcome.

Registration: Registrations are now opening for 2024 and information available from 087 7985557.

Club notes - 5 November 2023

Fit 4Life Fitness Classes

Adult Fitness Classes (U17+) will be held in Ardfert Community Centre (V92 HOFE) from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday evenings for 6 weeks, starting this Tuesday, 7th November. Cost €5 per evening, and is open to all (members and non members). Our thanks to Athletics Ireland for their ongoing support.

Tom Kelly 8K 2024 (TK8K)

Entry for the Tom Kelly 8K, which takes place on the 14th January 2024 is now open. See the St Brendan's AC Facebook page for entry details. Sponsors for this event will be greatly appreciated.
https://eventmaster.ie/event/DodVimAcJr

Cross Country

Cross country continues on this coming Sunday when the second day of the Munster juvenile championships (unevens) will be staged in Two Mile Borris, Co Tipperary. Please see details in your messages.


Training

Training in the ARC continues for juveniles on Wednesdays from 6-8pm and for adults on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. A Sunday morning run is also being held this week. Please check club WhatsApp group.
For further info, contact club secretary, John on 087 7985557.

Tralee Half Marathon

Well done to John Lane, new St Brendan's AC secretary, who completed the Tralee Half Marathon in a time of 1:59 on Sunday, 29 October. It was only his second half ever. John did the Half on the Head earlier this year in 2:15 so Sunday's run was a new personal best.

Good times ahead in distance running for John!

Dublin Marathon - Athletics Ireland National Championships

Well done to the five St Brendan's AC athletes today in the Irish Life Dublin Marathon:

Ger Carroll (3:48:24), Margaret Carlin (4:04:19), David Butler (4:07:41), James O' Dowd (4:13:27, PB) and David Kissane (6:06:20).

All back safe and sore and ready for next year!

Well done also to Moira Horgan and Marian McElligott who worked a volunteers at the event.

Fenit Greenway parkrun

Well done to Aaron Horgan on finishing first in inaugural Fenit Greenway parkrun on 4 November and setting up new PB.

Full results HERE.

Club notes - 24 April 2022

St Brendan’s AC had a busy day at the Kerry Athletics masters and senior track and field championships on Sunday in An Ríocht track. Medals were won in a wide variety of jumps, throws, sprints, distance, relays and walks.

Juvenile training ahead of county championships: this Wednesday, U8-U11s in ARC, 6-7pm and U12s and older will be in action from 7-8pm in the ARC also. Friday in An Ríocht from 5.30pm-7pm and see details for the bus on Facebook. Walks sessions for juveniles on Monday, 7pm-7.45pm, ARC perimeter.

Seniors/masters: Thursday 7pm Aquadome, Tralee carpark. Monday, 7pm meeting at Banna boathouse. Adult walks sessions on Tuesdays in ARC and check Facebook for details.

Sat May 7th: U9-U16/juniors co track and field championships in An Ríocht track, day 1

Sun May 8th: U9-U16/juniors co track and field championships in An Ríocht track, day 2

Wed May 18th: St Brendan’s AC area Primary Schools track and field, Walnut Grove

Sun June 5th (Bank Holiday): St Brendan’s AC Open Sports, Ardfert

Mon June 6th: Munster Seniors and Masters track and field championships, MTU, Cork (Walks on a different date)

Wed June 8th: Co Primary Schools track and field, An Ríocht track.

Contact: 087 7985557 or email stbrendansa.c.kerry@gmail.com

Club notes - 27 May 2020

St.Brendan's AC Committee under the guidelines from Athletics Ireland, are in the process of planning to return to restricted training as part of the Phase 1 of the Government Roadmap.

In accordance to the very strict guidelines that we must adhere to at the moment, this restricted training can only apply to children 13 years and over and to adults under 70 years of age. All athletes who classify must live within the 5km radius of the club. As the plans progress, we will update you on further details. We as a club are looking forward to slowly return to training with you all, but keeping within the guidelines now and the safety of all our members is our priority.

Latest recommendations from AAI HERE.

Club notes - 10 March 2020

A very busy week for our athletes this week which finished off in style with great success across the board. On Tuesday (3 March) we had Aaron Malik (Mercy Mounthawk) placing 3rd in the Long Jump at the Munster Schools Indoor Games. Continuing on in success was Eoin O Flaherty (CBS Tralee) and his teammates (minor boys) who won Silver in the All-Ireland Schools Cross Country Championships in Santry Dublin. Well done also to Eimear O Sullivan (Presentation Tralee) who also took part with her school in senior girls category.

Sunday was a very busy day all round for our athletes, both masters and juveniles. The Master athletes, David Kissane, Ursula Barrett and Derek McCarthy represented the club at the Irish Health Life National Indoor Master Championships in Athlone, winning a total of 8 National medals between them. First off is our National Champion David Kissane who came first place in the O65 Masters men 3000m walk. David didn’t stop there, he continued on to win bronze medal in both 200m and 400m distance.

Congratulations to Ursula Barrett (O40) joined David and also became a National Champion, winning the master women’s long Jump, came 5th in the 60m sprint and 4th in the 400m sprint.

Derek McCarthy had a Great day also excelling in all his events, while collecting a number of medals. Derek placed 2nd in the High Jump(1.60m) 2nd place in Weight for Distance(4.63) 2nd 60m Hurdles, 3rd Shot Putt(8.68). Full results: http://live.athleticsireland.ie/menu.html

Our juveniles also had a busy day today with fantastic achievements from the Kerry Athletics Juvenile Development Sports hall games in Miltown. Congratulations to everyone participating as St. Brendan’s AC won the OVERALL BEST CLUB on the day.

Thanks to Katie, Kelly, Sarah, Chloe, Allie, Cori, Caoimhe, Maddison, Avy, Rachael, Jessica, Conor, John F, Dylan, Josh, Evan, Conor, Seanie, Charlie, and Robert on a great day competing. Relay teams on the day also came away with great success.
U9 boys relay came 2nd in the final.
U10 girls relay placed 4th in the final.
U10 boys relay came 1st in final.
U11 girls relay came 2nd in final.

U11 boys relay came 1st in the final

U12 girls relay came 3rd in the final

U12 boys relay came 3rd in the final 

All results HERE.

Well done also to Cathy Flynn and Margaret Carlin who took part in Newmarket 10miler.

Congratulations to athletes, coaches, parents and supporters for making this weekend a great success. All the hard work at training payed off.

Training continues:

Wed: 6.30-8pm u9-u11 €2 Ardfert Community Centre
6.45-7.45pm €2 u12-u19 Ardfert Sportsfield

Thurs: 7pm Fit4Life John Mitchell’s

New members always welcome .

Club notes - 2 March 2020

While St. Brendan’s AC juveniles were taking a rest this weekend, the Master Athletes were taking part in road races in Tralee and Ballina, Co.Mayo.

First of all Well done to Cathy Flynn who brought the club colours to Ballina, Co.Mayo in spite of Storm Jorge (Hor Hay )🌪and ran the half Marathon there. 

The Tralee 10miler and 5k was well represented with Padraig Regan, John O’Sullivan, Gerald Carroll, Maggie Carlin, Linda O’Sullivan and Aine Quane who all ran the 10 miler and Declan Sheehan who ran the 5k. Well done to all. The training is paying off 😊

We got 3 new club records in 2019 and we updated some other results from the past. Check out our list HERE.

Full results from recent Kerry Road 5K Championships HERE.

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

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

Wed: 6.30-8pm u9-u11 €2 Ardfert Community Centre
6.45-7.45pm €2 u12-u19 Ardfert Sportsfield

Thurs: 7pm Fit4Life John Mitchell’s

All new members welcome

Events:
Sun 8th 11am Kerry Sportshall Games (U9-U12), Milltown
Sun 8th Irish Health Life National Indoors Masters, AIT Athlone

Entries for the Kerry Games to club secretary Irene ASAP 087 7985557

Some statistics from Athletics Ireland for 2019

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

Club notes - 28 January 2020

St.Brendan's AC athletes, Eoin O'Flaherty (CBS Tralee) and Lilly Nowak (Mercy Mounthawk) took part in Kerry Post Primary Schools Cross Country Championships in Killarney on Thursday, 23 January 2020.

Eoin finished 2nd overall in Minor Boys (2000m) and was also part of Tralee CBS team who took gold in this category. Lilly Nowak move up one age category to Junior Girls (2500m) and was scoring member of Mercy Mounthawk gold team.  

On Sunday, 26 January few of our club members took part in Kerins O'Rahillys 10K & 5K in Tralee: John Culloty, Padraig Regan, Gerald Carroll, John O'Sullivan, Ann McGlynn, Declan Sheehan in 10K, Finbarr Collins in 5K. Team St.Brendan's AC (top 3 from club) also placed second overall in team competition. Full results HERE.

Training week 27th Jan 2020
Tues 28th: Ardfert Community Centre strength & conditioning
7-8pm u12+ €2
8-9pm Adults €3 members €5 non members
Wed 29th: 6.30-8pm u9-u11 Ardfert Community Centre €2
6.45-7.45pm U12+ Ardfert Sportsfield €2
Thurs 30th: 7pm Adults The Canal, Tralee
Sun 2nd: 2-4pm An Ríocht, Castleisland u9+ (preparation for competitions)
Sun 2nd: 11-1pm Kerry Masters training An Riocht, Castleisland - track & field events in preparation for Munster Indoor Championships in Nenagh on 16 February.

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

If you are interested please get your entries into club secretary Irene ASAP 087-7985557

Please note that anyone not registered by Feb 5th 2020 will not be able to train with the club for insurance reasons.

Club notes - 21 January 2020

Well done to club athletes Tom O' Flaherty (U15) & Derek McCarthy (O40 - 49) who represented the club at the National Indoor Combined events over the weekend in Athlone. This was Tom's first time at the National championships where he acquitted himself very well. We look forward to see what future competitions bring for this young man. Congratulations to Derek for placing third at the same event with total points score of 2117. Derek had a long day of competition but it was worth the wait in the end. Well done Derek. Full results HERE.

This Friday evening 24th January all roads lead to Banna Beach Hotel where the St. Brendan's A.C. awards night will take place from 6.30pm. A night of fun, food and dancing lies ahead.
Training: Tuesday 7-8pm u12+ strength & conditioning €2 Ardfert Community Centre 

8-9pm Adults €3 members €5 non members.
Wednesday 6.30-8pm €2 u9-u11 Ardfert Community Centre 

6.45-7.45pm €2 Ardfert Sportsfield
Thursday 7pm Adults The Canal, Tralee
Sunday Long Run Adults (keep an eye here)

Events:
Sat 15th Feb Munster u9-u11 Indoor Championships & Juvenile & Women's & Men's Walks & Men's 3km
Sun 16th Feb Munster Senior & Masters Indoor Championships
Anyone interested please get your entries into club secretary Irene 087-7985557

St.Brendan's AC members at parkrun Tralee on 18 January 2020.

Masters athletics training day in An Ríocht Track on Sunday, Feb 2nd, 11am-1pm. Ideal prepping for the Munster indoor championships and ideal for anyone who wants to try masters athletics

Club notes - 9 January 2020

St Brendan's AC Notes 

Friday, 9 January 2020
Congratulations to Tom O'Flaherty (U15) who got a bronze medal on Sunday, 5 January in Nenagh at the Munster Indoor Combined Events and well done to all the club athletes who took part. St.Brendan's AC had 9 juveniles athletes competing in sprints, hurdles, long and high jump, shot putt and 600m/800m distance running. Full results HERE.

Training:
Tuesdays: 7-8pm u12+ strength & conditioning Ardfert Community Centre €2 bring water. OPEN TO ALL.
8-9pm Adults €3 members €5 non members. OPEN TO ALL. COME ALONG AND TRY IT OUT!

Wednesdays 6.30-8pm u9-u11 Ardfert Community Centre €2 bring water
6.45-7.45pm u12+ €2 Ardfert Sportsfield

Thursdays: Fit4Life The Canal footpath (meeting at Marina apartments) 7pm.

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Kerry Athletics AGM will be held on Monday 3rd February 2020 at the Rose Hotel Tralee from 7:30pm.
All motions and nominations to be submitted no later than Monday 20th January.

Athletic Ireland - End of Year 2019 membership numbers.

Overall Kerry membership drop by 6%, St.Brendan's AC had 10% increase from 2018.

To help in planning 2020 - have a look at sporting events in Kerry:

http://reactivekerry.blogspot.com/p/sport-events-kerry-2020.html

Club notes - 31 December 2019

St Brendan’s AC Notes, 31 December 2019

Well done to all St Brendan’s AC athletes who participated in a variety of road races and parkruns over the Christmas week. 

News of the new year training will be announced shortly.
The 2020 athletics year begins this Sunday, January 5th in Nenagh, Co Tipperary with the staging of the Munster juvenile indoor multi-events. A number of St Brendan’s AC athletes will be involved. Then a club-hosted masters indoor games is due to be decided later. 
Saturday January 18th sees the annual St Brendan’s AC primary schools indoor games being staged in Causeway from 2-5pm. New for these games will be an inter-school relay which should attract a big entry.
Then on Sunday January 19th the Munster indoor juvenile relays and some field events will be held in Nenagh. After that, the St Brendan’s AC expanded awards night will be held in Banna Beach Hotel on Saturday, January 24th starting at 6.30pm.

Juveniles U9-U11 and masters should note that the Munster indoor championships will be held on Saturday and Sunday, February 15th and 16th in Nenagh.
Munster Masters & Seniors Indoor Track & Field Championships details HERE.

St Brendan’s AC wishes everyone a happy and healthy new year.

Club notes - 9 December 2019

Club notes - 9 December 2019

This coming Sunday is a big day for Ben O’Connor (St Brendan’s AC) as he has been selected on the Kerry U11 cross country team for the All Ireland uneven-age championships in Co Meath. Ben has been running very well all through the year and will enjoy the honour of representing club and county in the national championships.

St Brendan's AC had the 2 Davids at the Malahide parkrun in Dublin on Saturday, 7th December.

Training:
This is the second last week of training before Christmas break and is as follows.
Tuesday: Ardfert Community Centre, 7-8pm, U12s+, strength & conditioning, €2 and bring water. Non-club members are welcome.
Also on Tuesday: 8-9pm Fit4Life adults training, €3 members, €5 non-members and all are welcome.
Wednesday: Younger juveniles, Ardfert Community Centre, 6.30-8pm, €2 and bring water
Ardfert Sportsfield, older juveniles, 6.45-7.45pm, €2 and bring water
Thurs: Adult speed session, The Marina, Tralee 7pm
Sunday: Adults long run. See Facebook for details.

Another St.Brendan's AC athlete to travel was Declan Sheehan who took part in Waterford Half Marathon and finish the race in1h 52min, and a new PB. Full results HERE.

Events:
Any athletes interested in competing in the indoor combined events or indoor relay in Jan 2020 please contact club secretary Irene 087 7985557 ASAP. Extra training for these events will need to be scheduled.

Other events coming up in December:

14 Dec - parkrun Tralee@9:30

14 Dec - parkrun Killarney@9:30

14 Dec - parkrun Listowel@9:30

14 Dec - parkrun Inch@9:30

14 Dec - Glanageenty Trail Marathon/HM/10K

15 Dec - Junior parkrun Tralee@9:30

15 Dec - Tralee Santa Run

21 Dec - parkrun Tralee@9:30

21 Dec - parkrun Killarney@9:30

21 Dec - parkrun Listowel@9:30

21 Dec - parkrun Inch@9:30

22 Dec - Junior parkrun Tralee@9:30
25 Dec - parkrun Tralee@9:30

26 Dec - Farranfore 5K@12:00

28 Dec - parkrun Tralee@9:30

28 Dec - parkrun Killarney@9:30

28 Dec - parkrun Listowel@9:30

28 Dec - parkrun Inch@9:30

29 Dec - Junior parkrun Tralee@9:30

and in 2020 HERE.