Tuesday was Cross- country day for the girls and boys in the local primary schools. This challenge for fourth, fifth and sixth classes has become one of the annual sporting high-lights. This year’s event, held in the wonderful setting of the Castle Park, proved a resounding success as approximately four hundred children decked out in […]
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St Canice’s Co- Ed Capture Credit Union Primary Schools Cross Country Shield
September 28, 2011 
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David McGeary wins Gold at Schools Combined Events National Championships
September 25, 2011 Comments Off on David McGeary wins Gold at Schools Combined Events National Championships
KCH athlete, David McGeary, representing CBS Kilkenny took first place in the National final of the Senior Schools Combined Events in Santry Stadium on Saturday. David, who ten days earlier won the Leinster Combined Events title with a score of 3,157 points, was in top form amassing a grand total of 3,348 points. His performances […]
Continue readingBrian Maher takes silver in National Half Marathon
September 3, 2011 Comments Off on Brian Maher takes silver in National Half Marathon
Brian Maher, KCH, completed the National Half Marathon in 66 mins and 40 secs today and finished in second place. Nial Sheehan Gowran AC 1.10. 58 , David McPherson, KCH 1.12.36, and Paul Cody 1.15.08. The KCH men’s team were placed 5th overall Other Kilkenny athletes taking part in the race which was held today, […]
Continue readingBrow Rangers success at the Northern Ireland Masters Championships
August 28, 2011 Comments Off on Brow Rangers success at the Northern Ireland Masters Championships
Joe and Murty Kelly, Brow Rangers, travelled to the Northern Ireland Masters Championships, being held at the Mary Peters Track in Belfast, yesterday August 27th. To say they were successful is something of an understatement as they took home seven medals between them Joe competing in the M2 category won gold in the Shot Putt […]
Continue readingMasters Track and Field Tullamore 21st August 2011
August 21, 2011 Comments Off on Masters Track and Field Tullamore 21st August 2011
The 2011 track and field season was brought to a successful conclusion on Sunday last August 21st with the staging of the Woodie’s DIY Masters championships at Tullamore Harriers stadium. The well attended championships were held in excellent weather conditions and were well supported by athletes from all over the country. Gowran AC was well […]
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County 10k Championships
