CLUB CALL
GOREY TENNIS
The Junior competition held on Sunday, February 3, produced the following results - Over-10: 1, Callum Ryan; 2, Kate Murphy; 3, Oisín Hughes; Under-10: 1, Aideen Geraghty; 2, Eoghan Moore; 3, Robyn O’Toole.
Our next tournament will be the final round of Donal’s Junior winter league and will be held on March 3 at 2 p.m.
There will be a presentation of prizes with refreshments afterwards. We hope to see you all there.
SLANEY SHARKS
Enniscorthy club Slaney Sharks hosted the most recent heat of the round robin series in the Waterfront pool at the end of January.
A total of 26 Slaney Shark swimmers represented the club and swam extremely well in all their events, achieving top points in this meet. Coach Liam and coach Nicky were very proud of the swimmers and their achievements.
Peadar Folan (13) swam four events and achieved first place in the 50m free, 50m fly, 50m back and 50m breast.
Gráinne Hourihane (11) swam three events and placed first in the 100m free, first in the 50m fly, and third in the 100m breast.
Georgia Wilson (12) swam three events and placed first in the 100m I.M., first in the 50m free, and second in the 50m back.
Lily Hammel (12) achieved first place in the 50m breast.
Katie Prunty (11) swam four events, placing second in the 50m fly and third in the 100m I.M.Riona Byrne (17) swam two events and placed third in the 50m free and 100m free.
The following had fantastic swims and achieved personal bests: Mia Barry (13), Gemma Bourke (11), Sam Brady (9), Jack Burton (11), Nicole Cullen (11), Reuben Dempsey (10), Emer Doyle (11), Ella Ennis (11), Fleur Gillot (10), Ellen Jordan (12), Sarah Kehoe (12), Sinéad Kehoe (10), Cormac Monahan (10), Harvey Montague (11), Muireann Murphy (10), Caleb O’Kane (10), Mark O’Leary (9), Bobby Rackard (11), Cormac Roban-Casey (12), Lauren Turmel (11).
Thank you to all the parents who helped to make the day a success. Also, thank you to the staff at the Waterfront pool for their help in the preparation of the pool for the meet.
The Slaney Sharks contact number is 087-4041544, or e-mail slaneysharksswimclub@hotmail.com
SLANEY OLYMPIC
Slaney Olympic had our annual Enniscorthy 10k which was a roaring success with its new route and lived up to the standards that everyone has come to expect from Slaney Olympic Athletic Club in near to perfect running conditions nearly 400 runners took to the start line.
Last year’s winner, Hiko Tanosa, from Dundrum, South Dublin A.C, came back to claim victory again this year in a time of 31:02 and the winner of the ladies race and fourth overall was European cross country medalist Fionnuala McCormack from Kilcoole A.C in a time of 33:21 which was good enough by 1sec to beat the course record of 33:22.
First Slaney man home and sixth overall was Enda Cloake in a time of 34:06. First Slaney lady home was Catherine Roche in a time of 42:47.
Conail Cooper 37:32, John Foley 37:45, Bobby Redmond 38:22, Ben Hill 38:53, Billy Reck 39:01, Michael Finn 40:06, Colin Garry 40:24, Michael Quigley 41:32, Dennis Whelan 41:55, Peter Ryan 42:23, Brian Murphy 43:18, Ian Rochford 44:58, Katey Gregan 45:35 pb, Patrick Hennessy 45:41, Joe Whelan 45:44, Richard Higgins 46:53, Sunday Nzerem 47:05, Paul Murphy 47:07, Aoife Kavanagh 48:19, Noel Kelly 50:06, Paul O’Reilly 50:30, Margaret Cahill 51:17, Marie Kinsella 53:46, Vincent Byrne 54:48, Andy Staff 54:37, Tracey Kavanagh 55:53, Annis Kehoe 55:53, Enda Waters 1:02:54, Mary Nolan 1:06:52, Jamie Murphy 1:17:35, Martina O’Sullivan 1:31:18.
Barcelona Half Marathon - We had six club members take part in the Barcelona half marathon this weekend. First club man home was Sean Crotty in a time of 1:27:14 (PB) and first club lady home was Greta Roberts Tyrrell in a time of 2:02:56.
Bernie Millar 2:06:50, Joanne Murphy 2:06:50, Catherine Conroy Breen 2:28:14, Val Murphy 2:50:31.
Johnstown Park Run, Wexford We had one member take part in the Johnstown park run on Saturday; Annis Kehoe in a time of 48:14. Well done, everyone. Novice 3k and 6k road race takes place on Sunday, February 24, at 12pm hosted by United Striders.
The Winter league continues on the track on Thursday, February 14, with a two-mile race.
ENNISCORTHY HOCKEY
Ladies 1sts Enniscorthy’s ladies first eleven had yet another victorious Saturday at the Astro Active Centre, coming out on top with a 2-0 win over Dublin team Corinthians in Division 7, and following results elsewhere, found themselves celebrating promotion.
From the starting whistle both teams seemed to be very well matched, however Ennsicorthy quickly began attacking with a very early entry into Corinthians circle from Rynhart just two minutes into the game but were unsuccessful.
However, the hosts set their press well and ensured a tight, compact block to put Corinthians under pressure.
There was excellent play all up the right hand side of the pitch starting from the back with Graham working all the way up front between Chapman, Wickham and Rynhart to secure a short corner very early on in the game.
Enniscorthy were unsuccessful this time but created a great work ethic for the rest of the match. Corinthians continued to put their own on pressure Enniscorthy, giving them something to work for with breaks down both sides of the pitch but failed to get through the strong defense line with some great blocking tackles from captain Julie Watchorn.
Coming from the defence Ennsicorthy worked there way up to the front again with excellent passes between Smith, Ogilvie and Rynhart to finish off a lovely goal from Walsh, 10 minutes into the game. Enniscorthy knew that Corinthians were as dangerous as their league position depicted, and again they attacked hard and fast with numerous entries into the opposition’s circle but to no avail.
Some brilliant tackles from Flood on the left working well with Mahon creating lots of space. Enniscorthy brought on Dunphy and Kelly after 15 minutes, two great additions to the game.
Continuing their attack Enniscorthy again kept the pressure on to ensure positive circle entries with an unfortunate shot or two just wide for Walsh.
Despite the host’s work rate Corinthians managed to win two penalty corners but were unsuccessful. Ennsicorthy’s main priority now was to keep their lead.
At half-time was another addition to the game, Doyle took up the right back position with big boots to fill.
Enniscorthy knew they needed to up intensity and successfully did so in the second half.
Early on, Enniscorthy won a penalty corner but hit it just wide of the posts, a positive way to start the second half.
Work rate, communication and the press all improved massively in the second half with Ennsicorthy wanting to widen the gap.
Some great passes from Flood to Walsh and Rynhart proved to break down Corinthians defence and eventually, the league leaders after much hard work widened the score line with a top class goal from Oglivie traveling into Corinthians circle and finishing it off with a bottom right hand corner goal with just 3 minutes left, to the delight of the home support.
Enniscorthy take on Genesis at noon on Saturday at the Astro Active Centre, hoping to take another step towards a historic league title.
Squad - Norah McGinty, Laura Smith, Hannah Graham, Julie Watchorn, Susannah Doyle, Leah Chapman, Niamh Oglivie, Ciara Kelly, Aoife Mahon, Isabelle Walsh, Sonja Rynhart, Jessie Flood, May Wickam, Nancy Dunphy
Men 1st
The hockey men of Enniscorthy were on the road last weekend with a visit to East Glendalough School on the cards, to take on local rivals Wicklow.
As with all meeting of these sides it was a tough, close game. From the first whistle both sides had chances with end to end action.
It was Wicklow that were first to strike when, just five minutes into they took the lead. Enniscorthy didnt panic, they were composed and strong on the ball with young forwards Dunne and Durnan using their pace to keep the home sides defence on their toes.
Dunne put Enniscorthy on the score board with an unstoppable reverse stick shot mid way through the first half.
The vistors took the lead five minutes before the half time break.
Enniscorthy were awarded a penalty corner, but despite Wicklow’s best efforts they were unable to stop the shot of Rynhart.
Wicklow captain Nuzum was controlling his sides play well and helped his side draw it honours even just before the half-time whistle.
The game at this point could go either way with both sides playing good hockey and linking up well.
Like the first half the home side scored five minutes into the second half, but Enniscorthy bounced back, and just after conceding drew it level once again at three goals apiece.
Again they scored from a penalty corner, with Durnan putting a dangerous ball across the goal mouth for a diving Roy Chapman to get a stick to score the goal.
The remainder of the game was end to end with all players trying to find a weakness in their opposition but to no avail, as it finished with both teams taking a share of the spoils.
Doyle’s men will now have a two weekend break before their next game, when they will welcome Dublin side Pembroke Wanderers to the Astro centre on March 2.
Squad: Graham Hill, Ivan Rothwell, David Simmons, Glenn Chapman, Andrew Rothwell, Roy Chapman, Aodán O’Leary, Seb Rynhart, William Durnan, Charlie Dunne, James O’Sullivan, David Mulligan, Mick Jordan. Coach: Donal Doyle. Manager: Fraser Rothwell
Ladies 2nds
An Eimear Doyle goal was enough for the ladies seconds to beat table toppers Bray 1-0 at the Astro Active Centre on Saturday, a result which put the side temporarily on top of Division 12.
Squad: Aine O’Brien, Alice Medcalf, Amy Dalton, Ciara Parnell, Ciara Yates, Eimear Doyle, Eimear Bolger, Ellen Creed, Hannah Neville, Laura Redmond, Megan Dempsey, Orla Sinnott, Olive Lett.
Ladies 3rds
Lisa Freyne’s goal with four minutes remaining gave Enniscorthy’s ladies third team a share of the points in their Sunday League Cup round robin encounter at the Astro Active Centre this afternoon.
Scoreless at the interval, the Cats took the lead, but Freyne’s fifth goal of the season leaves Enniscorthy in a promising position to advance to the semi-finals.
Squad: Melanie Ní Dhuinn, Hayley Squire, Catherine Oakes, Keira Warren, Serena Hatton, Emily Waldron, Lisa Frayne, Norah NcGinty, Alice Medcalf, Hannah Neville, Isabbelle Walsh, Eimear Doyle, Brigid Kehoe. Men 1sts
In Division 3, the men’s first team woes continued on Sunday following a 5-3 defeat at the hands of an experienced Rathgar side. The Dubliners swept into a two goal lead before being pegged back by Charlie Dunne’s second goal in two days.
Rathgar, though, scored twice more. William Durnan and Leo Durnan each scored to give Enniscorthy some hope but the Dubliners prevailed.
Squad: Graham Hill, David Simmons, Glenn Chapman, Ivan Rothwell, Andrew Rothwell, Aodán O’Leary, Seb Rynhart, Roy Chapman, William Durnan, Charlie Dunne, Leo Durnan, Niall Maguire, Edmundas Liuikimas, Pearse Rogan.
Men 2nds
The men’s seconds Division 6 encounter with Wicklow was postponed. Underage hockey
The only underage encounter of the weekend saw the under 16 intermediate yellow team host Wicklow at the Astro Active Centre, a match won 1-0 by the visitors.
Squad: Kate Freeman, Ailbhe Harrington, Emma Louise Doran, Aoife Browne, Agatha Faridi, Eva Rothwell, Sadhbh Ryan, Ruth Bolger, Dervla Walsh, Rebecca Leech, Emer Bowe, Leah Morris, Niamh O’Leary, Jackie Kehoe.
GOREY HOCKEY
Gorey beat Muckross with a convincing 4-0 on a blustery day up in Dublin.
After a frantic start where possession rocked back and fourth between Gorey and Muckross attacking.
Gorey eventually broke the deadlock with some accurate passing hockey leading to Muireann Deegan slotting the ball home (1-0).
With the goal and some very good attacking runs by the returning Gillian Bailey, Gorey started to settle into the game.
Gorey’s second goal came from a great run by Muireann Deegan who passed a quick ball to Zoe Kenny who duly pushed the ball past the keeper into the net (2-0). Half-time.
Sadhbh Corcoran made an immediate impact when she came onto the right wing and found herself perfectly positioned to finish off a great passing move between Ailbhe Booth and Muireann Deegan (3-0).
The fourth and final goal of the game came from a strong Ailbhe Booth pass into the circle which was cleverly deflected by Muireann Deegan in (4-0) Despite the lead, Gorey stayed alert to ensure another clean sheet.
Team. Fiona Mythen (Capt), Vicky Hughes, Ruth Evans, Gillian Bailey, Corrina Bailey, Nicola Ryan, Ailbhe Booth, Robyn Swords, Zoe Kenny(1), Sarah Merrigan, Muireann Deegan (2), Sabhdh Corcoran(1), Olive McGarry, Odile Evans.
CROGHAN AC
What a weekend it was for Croghan AC athletes both here at home and internatlionally.
The weekend started with a super win for Jesse Foley at the Gorey parkrun.
Joe Breen had a great run to take 2nd place overall. Juvenile Daniel Byrne was on fire with a fantastic 8th place overall and 1st Juvenille.
Malcolm Byrne rounded off the top 10 in style. Aileen Wall had a great run coming home as 3rd lady with Rachel Noblett and Maria Lane not too far behind her.
Gorey parkrun results: Jesse Foley - 19:05, Joe Breen 20:08, Daniel Byrne - 22:28, Malcolm Byrne - 22:52, Aileen Wall - 26:02, Rachel Noblett - 27:25, Maria Lane 31:53.
Huge thanks as always go to the volunteers from Croghan who helped make this event happen:
Aileen Wall, Brian Maher, Eugene Waters, Nicola Lacey
Sunday saw an early start in Barcelona for our intrepid group of international explorers.
Seven of our senior athletes took on the 13.1 miles of the Barcelona half marathon and all did the club proud on foreign soil.
Barcelona Half Marathon results: Derek Malone - 1:31, Mark McGrath - 1:34, Anna Breen - 1:44, Gary Doyle - 1:46, Suzanne Keane - 1:50, Mary Kennedy - 2:01, Elaine Nuzum - 2:32.
Closer to home, another seven of our senior athletes headed to Enniscorthy to take park in the Slaney Olympic run Enniscorthy 10k over the new route.
The Croghan men packed well and supported each other to come home with the team title. There was almost nothing to separate our top 3 men
with Mark Poole crossing the line first for the club in an incredible 10th position overall. Right behind him in 11th place was Alex Williams with Brian Maher hot on his heels with a PB in 12th position.
Brian also walked away with the Men’s Over 40 title.
William Keogh, Colin McShane and John Sinnott also had great runs in the event.
On the ladies side we had one representative, Leah Dobbin Maher. Leah ran a blinder to come home with a fantastic PB. SHe’s going from strength to Strength. Well done Leah. Enniscorthy 10k results: Mark Poole 10th 35:15, Alex Williams - 35:18, Brian Maher - 35:19, William Keogh - 38:19, Colin McShane - 39:39, John Sinnott - 45:37, Leah Dobbin Maher - 52:21. Upcoming Races:
Gorey Night Run 5k, Thursday, February 21.
Wexford County Novice Road Race 3k - Hosted by United Striders.
Sunday, February 24 - more details to follow.
SBR
Our close neighbours, Slaney Olympic, hosted their annual 10k race on Sunday.
Due to the new motorway the route was changed from previous years but the new route turned out to be ‘undulating’ but yet a fast route overall with a tough climb from 5 to 7k.
There was a great turn out from the club with some strong individual performances including age category wins for Lillian Lawless, Tom Kavanagh and Billy Harper and a six-minute PB by Dee O’Malley.
Well done to all who took part on a fresh day in Enniscorthy.
Chip times below courtesy of Pop Up Races:
Tomas Kavanagh 0:36:49, Niall O’ Connor 0:37:21, Tommy McElwaine 0:38:48, Adrian Doyle 0:39:23, Tim O’Neill 0:42:32, Ciara Bowe 0:44:53, Lillian Lawless 0:45:37, Belinda Kehoe 0:46:35, Stephen Whelan 0:46:35, Shea O’Neill 0:48:39, Deirdre O’Malley 0:51:56, Lisa Murphy 0:52:26, Orla Furlong 0:52:42, Pat Crean 0:52:45, Robert Doyle 0:55:14, Geraldine Murphy 0:56:54, Mairead O’Neill 0:58:27, Annette Guinan 0:58:47, Tom Kavanagh 1:06:49, Billy Harpur 1:06:50. Park Run Round Up
Gorey - Jack Murphy ran 23:03. Claire Gibbons was first female home in 24:34. Well done, Claire.
The winter league continued last Wednesday night on the two-mile course and it was all change in the team standings.
1. Myles Gibbon’s Team: 82 points;
2. Paul Gibbon’s Team: 92 points; 3. Niall O’Connor’s Team: 99 points; 4. Denis Moynihan’s Team: 102 points;
5. Paul Lynch’s Team: 111 points; 6. Noel Kennedy’s Team: 126 points.
It’s all very tight at the top and shows the importance of each team member participating.
Well done everyone and see you next week for the one-mile.