Farranfore Maine Valley Athletic Club

COMMUNITY GAMES

All eyes were on the National Community Games Finals, Weekend one, held in Athlone IT last weekend. We had three juvenile athletes from our club competing in the Cross Country events. Shauna McCarthy and Conall O’Mahony competed in the under-13 mixed 1200m race. They both ran very well. Shauna had a fantastic run finishing in fifth place in the girls category and the first home for Kerry. Conall was not far behind and the second Kerry boy to finish. Unfortunately Kerry team were just out of luck and didn’t place but all the young athletes ran their best and should be proud. Cian Spillane was part of the under-12 Boys Relay team. Cian played a major role in his leg of the race and securing Gold for Kerry. This was a fantastic achievement, there second year to win gold for Kerry. Well done to all the juvenile athletes who competed over the weekend. Next weekend the National Community Games athletics finals will be held. The very best of luck to all. Full results can be found on the community games website.

Well done to Jane English who competed in the Clonmel Half Marathon on August 14. The finished in a time of 1hr 43mins, which is a new personal best performance for Jane. Well done.

Club Social Outing the club has organised a guided walk for all club members of the Muckross Peninsula in Killarney for Saturday, September 3. It is a great opportunity for members to get to know each other. Meet at entrance to Muckross Traditional Farm for 11 a.m. Track and Trail walk which is 6/7Km low level, suitable for everyone of eight years and over. Duration 1.5/2 hrs. Wear comfortable footwear (trainers) and rain jacket. Bring a packed lunch for after the walk.

CLUB TRAINING

Juvenile Training will start up on Tuesday, September 6, in Farranfore GAA grounds starting at 6 p.m. This will be in preparation for the Cross Country Championships which will kick of first week in October. €2 per session Pole Vault and Triple Jump Coaching Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Templemore Track. Refer to Munster Athletics website for full details. Athletic’s Fixtures 20th – August 21.: Weekend two of National Community Games Finals

Sunday, August 21.: Glo Health National Masters Track and Field Championships, Tullamore

Full details in Munster Athletics website. Please contact club secretary in advance for registration