FARRANFORE MAINE VALLEY AC

ST. STEPHEN’S DAY ANNUAL 5K

There was a record turnout for our Annual St. Stephen’s Day 5K Run. Now in its 57th year, with an impressive 455 finishers which was mainly due to the weather been so favorable on the day. A special thanks to all our race organisers & volunteers who work tirelessly every year to make this an event to be enjoyed by all. A sincere thanks to all our main sponsors: DUNNES Killarney, LEE STRAND, Angasana SPA The Brehon, Moriarty’s Centra Farranfore, Killarney Credit Union, Ulster Bank, Daly’s Supervalu, Avondale Construction, Mail Boxes etc & LIDL Castleisland. Conor O’Mahony of An Riocht AC ran a great race, leading from the start to win overall in a time of 15:46 to take the Fr. Dan Browne perpetual Cup. European Athlete, Michelle Finn of Leevale AC was first lady (16:48) to take the Fr. Gearoid O’Donnachadha perpetual Cup. We had 40 competing from our club. Deirdre Nagle & Declan Kennedy were our Club Novice winners. Arthur Fitzgerald was first club finisher and was awarded the Sean Cronin Memorial Plaque.

This was donated by Sean’s family in recognition for his contribution to athletics and the club throughout his life. We are deeply grateful for this and he will always be remembered. Full Results and photos can be found our our club website.Membership 2019:Athletics Ireland has set-up a new on-line membership system. Athletes can access the membership system and renew their membership in minutes without contacting the club secretary.

Full details can be reviewed on Athletic Ireland website.

CLUB TRAINING

Secondary School / Senior training commencing on Thursday 10th Jan. at 6:30pm in GAA grounds Farranfore. This is endurance build training. €2 club member, €4 non club member .

ATHLETIC’S FIXTURES

Sat 12th Jan: AAI National Indoor League - Round 1, Indoor Arena AbbottstownSat 19th Jan: Irish Life Health Indoor Combined Events - All Ages, AIT Indoor ArenaSun 20th Jan: Munster Juv. Inter Club Relays & Juvenile Jumps & Throws - Day 1, Nenagh Indoor StadiumSat 26th Jan: AAI National Indoor League - Round 2, AIT Indoor Arena Sun 27th Jan: National Junior & U/23 Indoor Championships , AIT Indoor Arena Fri 1st Feb: South Munster Schools XC Championships, TBCSat 2nd Feb: National Indoor Games, Indoor Arena AbbottstownSun 3rd Feb: National Inter/ Master/Juv "B" & Relays XC, DundalkSat 9th Feb: Munster U/9 to U/11 Indoors & Women’s & Men’s Walks & Men’s 3km, Nenagh Indoor Stadium Please contact club secretary, Mary, 085-1909509 to register for competitions in advanceSee Kerry & Munster Athletics website for full fixture lists & timetable for events.