County Cross Country Championships – Even Ages Sponsors – Youghal Credit Union

Post date: Oct 09, 2012 12:20:50 PM

COUNTY CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – EVEN AGES

SPONSORS – YOUGHAL CREDIT UNION

(Article submitted to East Cork Journal and Youghal Newsletter 9/10/2012)

• Fearghal Curtin wins U16 County title.

• Jennifer Hennessy 4^th in U16 race.

• Jake McCarthy 2^nd in U12 and Boys U12 team 2^nd.

The first leg of the County Cross Country Championships, the even ages were held in Castlelyons last Sunday 7^th October. The course was very well prepared and stewarded by St. Nicks and the weather conditions were perfect. The club had 45 athletes in action and it was great to see all athletes running so well and all really enjoyed their day. Well done especially to our new athletes! Thanks to all the parents and coaches who helped on the day.

Girls U16

Emily O’ Keefe and Jennifer Hennessy both put in solid performances in the u16 race. Jennifer finished in a super 4^th place close to the front runners and won an individual medal. Emily finished in 14^th place.

Boys U16

Fearghal Curtin had an outstanding race; he went out with the leading group and went into an early lead which he maintained and went on to win the race.

Girls U14

Well done to Tara Murphy 27^th, Aine O’ Regan 32^nd and Sarah Williams 42^nd Unfortunately the girls were short one runner for a team.

Boys U14

This team did very well finishing in 4^th place. First in was Eoin O’Brien 13^th followed closely by Killian Nolan 15^th, Rory Donnellan in 22^nd and James Wall in 32^nd place.

Girls U/12

This team finished also in a super 4^th place out of 10 teams. Lucy O’ Keefe had a very strong run finishing very strongly in 8^th place; she led the team scoring and was followed by Faith McEvitt 21^st, Kerrie Barrett 30^th and Eabha Walsh 45^th to conclude team scoring. Next in was Annabella Pelylie 59^th, Tirna Cahill 61^st, Ciara Cantillon 53^rd, Lauraleigh Baker 66^th and Niamh O’ Brien 68^th. Well done girls!

Boys U12

Jake McCarthy really showed great form and had a very strong finish battling it out with the leader. He finished in a very good 2^nd position and was followed by Sam McSweeney 13^th, Tom Wall 20^th and Evan O’ Keefe 26^th in scoring positions. Next in was Matthew Cody 36^th, Dylan Lucey 45^th, Dean Coleman 47^th, Luke O’ Brien 49^th, Adam O’ Brien 54^th and Darragh Buckley 56^th. The team finished a brilliant 2^nd position with 61 points and the first six runners on the team received silver County medals. Well done lads!

Girls U10

These girls had great runs and include some very new runners who are only eight. The team finished in a very good 4^th position in a field of 10 teams. First in was Aimee Morgan in 11^th place who is showing great form this season. Next in was newcomer Lilianne Pelylie 23^rd, Emma Landers 29^th and Kira Fitzgerald 30^th in scoring positions. They were followed by Rion Walsh 39^th, Eva Murphy 52^nd, Aobh Lynch 57^th, Hazel Nolan 58^th and Robyn Buckley 64^th. Well done girls!

Boys U10

This team also included eight year old runners who ran very well in their first counties. The team was 10^th. First in was David Buckley 27^th, Ciaran McNamee 36^th, Michael Wall 47^th and Colm Landers 48^th scoring for the team. Next in were Brian Coleman 58^th, Ross Williams 66^th and Darragh Leahy 75^th. More photos available on our photos page www.youghalac.com/photos

FORTHCOMING FIXTURES

The Counties for the Uneven ages is on next Sunday in Carrignavar with the juvenile programme starting at 1pm sharp – please support our Novice Mens team at 12 Noon and also Jessie Vankleek in the Ladies Novice race. Meet at 11.30am. Best of luck to all!

Entries for the Even Munsters in Beaufort, Killarney 21^st October must be submitted on

Friday 12^th October – please advise officials at training if you wish to be entered.

TRAINING

Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays in Tower Park at 7pm – Cross Country

Tuesday and Thursdays –Track and Field – older group.