The European Indoor Veterans Championships were held over the weekend and Gowran Athlete Pat Mahon (Over 50) competing in the long jump set a new Irish Record of 5.65 m for his age Group. Pat finished in fifth place
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Successful Weekend for Kilkenny Juveniles at National Indoors
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Over 1000 juvenile athletes from all over the country travelled to the Juvenile Indoor Championships at the Meadowbank Sports Arena in Magherafelt, Derry at the weekend. Kilkenny Clubs were well represented and competed with considerable success. In total Kilkenny Athletes brought home a haul of six gold, seven silver and three bronze medals making the […]
Continue readingSt Patricks Day 5K Dash
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There was a great turnout for the St Patrick’s Day Dash with in excess of 300 lining up at the start. Mayor Martin Brett, accompanied by a delegation from Moret Sur Long, got the DASH under way with a shrill blow of the whistle. Runners, Joggers, Walkers, Ladies pushing buggies and men pushing buggies streamed […]
Continue readingStreets of Portlaoise March 17th
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Maher Back in Action: Brian Maher, KCH, made a return to competitive racing with a fine performance in “The Streets of Portlaoise 5K” on St Patrick’s Day. The race was won by local man, Michael Mulhare, in 14 mins 52 seconds. Brian was next in – just two seconds behind Mulhare. Toss Hayes, KCH, with […]
Continue readingSuper Hugh Man
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De LaSalle athlete Hugh Morgan who does his club running with St Senans AC, put in superb performances at the All Ireland Schools Cross Country championships in Abbotstown recently to win gold in the junior boy’s race. Hugh was with the large leading group up to the final lap, when a smaller group broke clear and with […]
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County 10k Championships
Athletics Kilkenny 