Farranfore Maine Valley Athletic Club

NEWS

Taking a break from the Cross Country Championships, as all eyes were on the National Dublin City Marathon which was held on Sunday, October 29. Grainne Tierney, who has been competing over the last month in cross country took on the marathon distance for her very first time. Grainne did fantastically in completing the 42.2km in three hours 59 minutes. A great achievement. Further afield, Cathal Kirwan took part in the Ypsonas 5K in Limassol, Cyprus. It was a hot run but Cathal finished sixth overall and first in his age category in a new personal best time of 19 minutes. Well done.

On Sunday, November 12, is the Munster Senior, junior and Juvenile Uneven ages (undernine, under-11..U19) Cross Country Championships. This is held in Galbally, Co. Tipperary. Please contact club secretary, Mary at 085 1909509 to register before Monday, November 6, Our AGM will be held on Thursday, November 2, at 8 p.m. in Marrion Hall, Firies. We are always looking for some new members to come along and offer any suggestions or improvements you would like to see. Everyone welcome to attend.

CLUB TRAINING

Maria’s Strength, Endurance and Flexibility Exercise Classes every Tuesday starting at 7 p.m. at the Sports Hall in Farranfore. €5 per class

Juvenile Training is on every Thursday at 6.30 p.m. in Farranfore GAA grounds. Open to all registered juveniles aged eight years (Born 2007) and upwards. This will be in preparation for the

Cross Country Championships €2 per session

Secondary School/Junior/ Senior training on every Thursday at 6.30 p.m. in GAA grounds Farranfore. This is endurance training for cross country preparation. €2 club member, €4 non-club member.

ATHLETICS FIXTURES

Sunday, November 12,: Munster Juvenile Uneven Age and Senior Cross Country Championships, in Galbally, Tipperary.

Saturday, November 18.: British and Irish Masters Cross Country Championships, Derry Sunday, November 19.: Munster Masters and Juvenile Inter-Club Cross Country Championships, Riverstick, Cork Sunday, November 26.: AAI Senior, junior and Juvenile Even Age Cross Country Championships, Abbottstown Sunday, December 3: Munster Juvenile ‘B’, junior and Intermediate Cross Country Championships, Beaufort, Kerry.

Sunday, December 17: National Uneven ages, Novice WIT, Waterford.

CONTACT

Please contact club secretary, Mary, 085 1909509 to register for competitions in advance See Kerry and Munster Athletics website for full fixture lists and timetable for events.