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2022 Celtic International Belfast

It was another call of international duty for Cathal O’Rielly (KCH) at the weekend, when he donned the Irish jersey for the second time in a month. The European silver medallist u20 team member competed in the Junior Men’s 8,000m race at the Celtic International in Belfast. Set in the Billy Neal centre of excellence […]

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Billy makes International debut

Derby September, 2021 Billy Coogan was on international duty at the weekend in Derby, England competing on the Irish team in the steeplechase. Representing Ireland and CBS Kilkenny, the Gowran athlete took 4 seconds off his PB. He finished in 6th place. This is Billy’s international debut. However, it has not been the first time […]

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2020 International Selection for Kilkenny Athletes

March, 2020 Falkirk, Scotland KILKENNY INTERNATIONAL ATHLETES AT SIAB’S Three Kilkenny athletes were left very disappointed this week with the cancellation of all events due to the Covit-19 virus. While it has been a necessity to protect our population against any harm that this virus may cause, all three were deprived of their opportunity to […]

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2020 Celtic International

Celtic International Stirling was the Scottish venue for this year’s Celtic International. In former years battles at nearby Brannock Burns, The Bridge of Allen and Stirling itself were fought between the Scots and English. Last weekend it was the turn of the Irish to battle for Cross Country honours. A battle with the Scots, Welsh […]

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INTERNATIONAL ROUND UP (AUGUST)

To cumulate the track and field season we had two international events where Kilkenny athletes were represented. Firstly the inaugeral youth nations in Dublin. This was a contest between Ireland and England and replaces the long running Celtic International. It is hoped that more nations will take part in the future. Jordan Knight (St Josephs) […]

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