Mr.Oil Secondary Schools Cross Country
Mr Oil Secondary School Cross Country 19th January 2022 hosted by Adamstown AC organised by Ger Forde with assistance from Athletics Wexford.
Eimear Halpin from Loreto Wexford went out of her comfort zone of track and field to compete in the 3km course finishing proudly in 3rd place, with her position gaining good points for her Senior team to take home Silver in the team event. Eimear was School Team Captain on the day and was presented with the Donna Foley Memorial trophy by Athletics Wexfords chairperson Paddy Morgan for overall school.
Representing Presentation Wexford Senior team on the day were clubmates Ciara Dolan 4th place and Ailbhe White 6th place both running well and helping their team to win Gold in the Senior team event. Well done girls and on to the South Leinsters alongside their teammates.
Indoor League 2022
The National Indoor league day 1 was held in Abbottstown today. The club had one Ladies Team entered to compete against clubs from around the country.
First up was Shannon Carr in the shot with a new indoor pb 6.10m , followed on the track by Eimear Halpin in the 60m with a new pb 8.75. Ailbhe White competed in the long jump gaining more points for the team with a best of 4.22m. Over on the track was Rosín O'Reilly in the 800m gaining a good season opener and a pb 2.19 also finishing 2nd overall. Clodagh Dunbar ran an indoor PB in the 200m in 27.22
Also, on the day there was a number of guest races. Our sole male competitor Micheal Deady competed in 2 rounds of 60m races setting a season best 7.38 and happy with results in both. Next guest event on the track was the 1500m with Ciara Dolan running well in 6.00.15 getting good track time and Roisín O'Reilly running a well placed 4th in 4.39 . Finally the 400m race, where Eimear 62.07 Clodagh 62.59 and Ailbhe 61.73 exceeded their expectations, all bringing home pbs from their race heats. A word of thanks to Laura, Mick & Mags who looked after our athletes on the day.
Well done to everyone today. Day 2 will be held in Athlone on the 23rd of January.
Masters Cross Country 9th January
The Mr Oil County Masters Cross Country took place today in Camross on a tough but fair course hosted by United Striders.
As always it was ladies first as they stepped to the start line at 11am. Mary Gaynor & Catherine O'Connor were representing the club with Mary finishing 16th and Catherine 17th place both running strong races and Mary winning gold in W55 cat, congratulations Mary.
Immediately after the ladies the Men's race started. Tony Harpur was our first member across the finish line in a very creditable 24th place. Dermot Foley in 34th, Gavin Hayes just behind in 35th, Tadhg Henderson finished 38th and John Dier finished 39th and claimed bronze in M55 cat, congratulations John.
A lot of training goes into preparing for events like these so we'll done to all members and their coaches. Thanks also to Co Board and their helpers for organising the event and we'll done to United Striders for hosting.
Ferrycarrig 5 mile
2022 has begun and congratulations to the organisers of the Innovu Ferrycarrig 5 mile race which was held today. Starting and finishing at the grounds of Wexford FC the course is run for the most part on the quieter back roads with a short section o the main Ferrycarrig to Ennscorthy road. A fair course and as ever it was well organised but unfortunately this year due to Covid 19 protocols the famous food spread could not take place. That did not take from the event as people kicked off the year in numbers supporting this event and amongst them were seven from the club.
Well done to
Tony Harpur 31.22
Dermot Foley 34.48
Tadhg Henderson 38.17
John Dier 38.44
Sinead Cleary 39.55
Michael Halpin 41.24
Ilze Bedrite 46.06.
Photos available on popupraces and the race media pages.
Dave Nolan Marathon Challenge 31st December
Around this time last year everyone was looking to 2021 and deciding on challenges and goals for the year ahead. Club member Dave Nolan found a challenge for himself while also raising money for the Laura Lynn foundation. He decided he would complete a marathon distance each week of the year by combining his training totals to reach 42km or more. The first few months we were in lockdown and Dave set off about his challenge and week after week ticked off another marathon distance. There were weeks during the year when heading outdoors was not the most exciting prospect but Dave stuck at it and ran in all weathers from wind to heavy rain and fortunately some sunny days.
A huge congratulations Dave from everyone in the club for the dedicated way you set about your challenge.
Onto the next challenge now !
Mr.Oil Senior Cross 20th December
The Mr. Oil Senior Cross Country, the pinnacle of the Cross Country season took place yesterday in Lingstown, kindly hosted by Kilmore AC. Considering the time of year the conditions were very good for running and the ground underfoot better than most other years when the event was held. A small group of club athletes headed to the 5k ladies & 10k mens events. Another well organised event by the County Board and everyone who volunteered in any capacity and the club would like to pass on their thanks for all the efforts put in for this race and indeed all the County races of 2021.
Ladies as always were first up and in the 5k race we had Mary Gaynor 18th & Catherine O'Connor 19th running very good races and looked comfortable throughout the 2.5 lap route. Well done ladies.
Next up in the Men's 10k Dermot Foley & Gavin Hayes set off on the 5 lap course and gave good accounts of themselves with Gavin 54th & Dermot just behind in 56th place. Well done men.
A word of thanks to Helen Sinnott & Padraig Kelly who gave their time as volunteers at todays event.
Laura Lyn Half Marathon 12th December
The Laura Lynn 1/2 Marathon took place in Dublins Phoenix Park yesterday backed by Ray D'Arcy and his fundraising team.
Five our our men travelled up to the event which took place on a scenic route in the park on a pleasant morning for running.
Finbarr Bradley was the first of our vest wearers home breaking his PB in the process with Tadhg Henderson next. Fran Power broke his PB and following him was Enda O'Sullivan & Ollie Stack.
Well done men, just rewards after your training for the event.
Well done to Dave Nolan who was unable to go up to Dublin so ran his Laura Lynn 1/2 marathon virtually around the streets of Wexford. Dave is also running a marathon distance a week since January as he raises funds for the Laura Lynn children's hospice. Only 2 weeks and 2 marathons to go Dave !
NIA Live 8th December
Last night in Abbottstown there was an NIA indoor event which 2 of our track athletes travelled up to compete in.
Clodagh Dunbar looked good finishing 2nd in the 2nd race of 400m and happy to get a base for season ahead.
Michael Deady had a good opener in his first 60m in 2 years and will push on in 2022.
Well done to you both.
Clontarf Half Marathon 27th November
The Clontarf Half Marathon took place this morning on a cold and breezy course which takes in the scenic Bull Island. Donal Grant travelled up and after all his hard work training he was rewarded with a great time.
Well done to you Donal
13th November 10mile/10km Stook
As more races start to take place the popular took 10 mile/10k race took place today in Kilkenny. Finbarr Bradley was our sole representative at the race putting in a good performance coming home 46th in 1:15:27 in the 10 mile race.
Well done Finbarr
