MUNSTER T&F CHAMPIONSHIPS U14-U19 2014

Some of our St. Brendan’s athletes travelled to the CIT track in Co. Cork for the Munster finals the weekend of 28^th & 29^th June.  The athletes included Aaron & Riadh Malik, Darragh Courtney, Lauren O’ Grady & Lauren Murphy. 

Lauren O’ Grady was the only medal winner of the weekend. The other athletes were unlucky to place outside of the medals. But a few of them still qualified for the AAI national championships which takes place next month in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. 

U15     2^nd        Lauren O’ Grady        Discus 26.73m (pb)

Riadh qualified for the discus u15 also getting a pb of 26.10m.  Darragh qualified in both the u14 high jump 1.50m & the u14 75mh hurdles. 

Results HERE.

Thank you to club coach Shaz Malik & parent Barbara O’ Grady who brought the children over the two days. 

Tralee Summer Solstice 10K 2014

The annual summer solstice road race took place in Tralee on Saturday 21st June.  There was a good turn out on what was a very warm evening on the longest day of the year. It was good to see two local runners winning the Male and Female categories. St. Brendan's AC had strong contenders in both categories, finishing in the top spots. Well done Ann McGlynn and Derek Griffin placing 3rd overall.

Full results HERE.

Half On The Head - Half Marathon & 10K 2014

156 took part in the Half-Marathon while there were 123 in the 10K in almost ideal conditions for road race on Saturday, 14 June. A welcome change from previous years of wet & cool conditions.

Top 3 Men in Half Marathon:
1.Gerard GUINA     (West Limerick AC)        1:17:39  Senior 
2.Billy OBRIEN       (An Riocht AC)               1:20:32  Ages 40-44 
3.Martin DINEEN    (An Riocht AC)                1:24:16  Senior 

Top 3 Women in Half Marathon:
1.Annameria Costelloe  (Gneeveguilla AC)    1:29:22  Senior
2.Catherine Campbell                                1:31:05  Senior
3.Caitriona Barry (FFMV AC)                        1:31:35 Ages 40-44 

Top 3 Men in 10K:
1.Tommy O'Brien (An Riocht AC)      39:32 Senior

2.Anthony KISSANE                          43:16 Senior
3.Paddy Harty                                 45:33  Ages 45-49 

Top 3 Women in 10K:

1.Brigid Hartnett                             44:25  Senior
2.Michelle O'Halloran Guerin             44:45 Senior
3.Mary Lenehan                               46:15  Ages 45-49 

St.Brendan's AC was represented by Brian Lucid in 10K (60:10) and in Half Marathon:
Ann McGlynn                                  1:49:27  (2nd in Ages 50-54)
Pat Sheehy                                    1:53:02  (1st in Ages 55-59)
Kirstie Nowak                                2:20:37  (6th in Ages 40-44)
We also have 2 runners from St.Brendan's AC taking part as a pacers: 
Artur Nowak for 2:00hrs Pace and Ursula Barrett for 2:15 Pace.

Full results HERE. 

Gallery of photos from St.Brendan's AC FB page HERE 
and from Ballyheigue HERE.

MUNSTER T&F CHAMPIONSHIPS SENIOR & MASTER 2014

The Munster T&F took place at the Cork IT track on Sunday 15^th June 2014.  PJ Galvin was the senior athlete in attendance & Artur Nowak was the club’s master entrant.

Both did very well medalling in their events.  PJ was 1^st in the senior high jump which he cleared at a height of 1.90m.  Artur also came 1^st in his Master’s category high jump (new PB 1.63m and new Munster record in M40 category), 3^rd in his 200m & 3^rd in the javelin.

A very good day for both men as it must have been hard competing on one of the hotter days of the year so far.

Provisional results for Masters HERE and Seniors HERE. 

An Riocht Open Sports 2014

Last chance to practice track & field events before Community Games finals on 22 & 23 June.

OPEN SPORTS & BARBECUE 2014

St. Brendan’s AC would like to say thank you to both the hurling & football clubs for giving us permission to use the sports field for our annual open sports on Monday 2^nd June 2014.  A great turnout from various clubs outside of Kerry including St. Mary’s of Rathkeale, who once again won the shield for best visiting club.  West Muskerry & UL had representatives there as did many clubs from Kerry such as An Ríocht, Farranfore/Maine Valley, Spa/Muckross, Listowel & Tralee Harriers.  There were many races from tiny tots to u15 & the family relay race which was very exciting, as it was a very closely contested race in the end!  But the most fun to be had was with the novelty moms & dads races ("Power Run") which were set by club coach Artur Nowak.  The adults had great fun negotiating weights whilst running & the children thoroughly enjoyed watching their parents participating also!!

Photos from Open Sports Day 2014 HERE.

That evening the end of year barbecue was held at the retreat centre by kind permission of the nuns.  A lovely fun filled evening was had by all children, parents & coaches.  St Brendan’s club awards were also presented on the night.  Thank you to all coaches & parents for their help during the year.  But most especially thank you to the children for participating during the year be it at training or competition.  Athletics has now finished for the year but we look forward to seeing you again in November.

Photos from BBQ & Fun Day 2014 HERE.