The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
FARRANFORE MAINE VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB
ELÁN INDOOR MEET
The 17th annual Elán indoor meet was held on Sunday 27th Jan. in the capital city of Slovakia, Bratislava. David Kenny competed in the 5K where he completed the distance in 21:13.58. This was 40 seonds. off his personal best time. David finished in 7th place overall. The South Munster Schools XC Championships were held in Riverstick, Cork on Fridat 1st Feb. There was a cold dry breeze with a series of hills to climb over the course for our athletes to contend with. Cian Spillane (Milltown Pres.) and Conall O’Mahony (ISK) were competing in the Junior 3000m race. Over two laps both athletes got off to a good start. Cian in the lead group of four and Conall working through the runners behind. Cian ran a great race, taking the lead after the first lap and fought hard to hold his place to take first place. Conall equally had a great last lap, where he was placed 16th going into the final kilometre, he push ahead and finally finished in 9th spot. Shauna McCarthy (KCC) competed in the Intermediate 3000m race. No stranger to cross country, she was part of the front pack withing the first 200m’s. Over the first lap Shauna was placed in second place and slowly opening up a gap between herself and third place runner. In the end she was unable to make up ground the contend first place, finishing in a strong second place. Congratulations to all three who now go forward to the Munster Finals on Feb. 15th. Thomas Clifford (St. Brendan’s) was part of the schools team who finished in 4th place and Thomas was first home for his team in 20th place. Rossa Foley was all suited up to collect his Muster Award for best U23 Track & Field in 2018. Rossa, an all-rounder in field events, had a very successful season with Munster gold medals in Triple Jump, Javelin, Shot, WFD & Discus. He also medalled at National level and Universities. A well-deserved recipient of this award and we wish him success in 2019.George McCarthy took the long journey east on Sunday Feb. 3rd to take part in the Annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10miler. With over 3,000 competing it is very famous race with some of the best irish athletes competing for the title. George ran well to break the hour, finishing in a time of 59:20, 74th overall and 7th in his age category.
COACHING COURSES
See athletic Ireland website for full details10th Feb.- Assistant Coach Course- Scoil Pol, Kilfinane, Limerick17th Feb. Endurance Course- Westlodge Hotel, Bantry, Cork1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th of March- Level 1- Tralee Harriers AC, Tralee.
CLUB TRAINING
Juvenile Indoors on Tuesday in the Sports Hall Farranfore from 6pm to 6:45pm. Open to all registered juveniles aged 8yrs (Born 2011) to 12yrs (Born 2006). €2 per session. Secondary School / Senior training on Thursday’s at 6:30pm in GAA grounds Farranfore. This is endurance build training. €2 club member, €4 non club member . Maria’s Strength, Endurance & Flexibility Exercise Classes on Tuesday at 7pm in the Sports Hall in Farranfore. €5 per class
We welcome new members to come along to training and try it out. If you are happy you can register after two sessions. See our website for full details.
ATHLETICS FIXTURES
Sat 9th Feb: Munster U/9 to U/11 Indoors & Women’s & Men’s Walks & Men’s 3km, Nenagh Indoor Stadium* Sat 9th Feb: Valentines 5K (Gneeveguilla AC), Killarney 11:30am* Sun 10th Feb: Munster Junior, Senior & Masters Indoor C’Ships, Nenagh Indoor Stadium* Fri 15th Feb: Munster Schools XC, Waterford Sports Campus, Carrignaore.* Sat / Sun 16th/17th Feb: National Senior Indoors, Indoor Arena Abbottstown* Sat/ Sun 23rd/24th Feb: Munster U/12 to U/19 Juvenile Indoors, Nenagh Indoor Stadium.* Sun 24th Feb: County Junior/Snr./Master Roads 5K, Kenmare, 10:30am
Please contact club secretary, Mary, 085-1909509 to register for competitions in advance
See Kerry & Munster Athletics website for full fixture lists & timetable for events.