Archive for the ‘Athletics’ Category
Three Waterford athletes are bound for Barcelona
Athletics Ireland announced its team for the European Championships in Barcelona from July 27th to August 1st and three athletes from Waterford are included two from Ferrybank AC and one from West Waterford.
Three All-Ireland Senior Titles for Waterford
Kelly Proper won the Long Jump title for the fifth year in succession and she clinched it with her final jump of 6.35 metres.
Lots of All-Ireland Juvenile Winners
Athletes from Waterford were very much in the picture at the All-Ireland Juvenile Championships in Tullamore last Saturday and Sunday.
West Waterford walkers set new Irish Record
In finishing second to Luke Adams from Australia in the 3km, Jamie Costin clocked a brilliant new senior record time of 11.12.07.
Kelly’s double, PB in Belgium
On Saturday last at an EAP meeting in Nivelles, Belgium two Ferrybank AC members competed, with Kelly Proper scoring a double.
Local athletes win All-Ireland Junior and U23 titles
Sunday was a very good day for Waterford and especially Ferrybank at the All-Ireland Junior and U23 Championships.
Niamh in top form in Budapest
Ferrybank Athletic Club’s star sprinter Niamh Whelan ran the fastest 200 meters of her career when finishing 2nd in Budapest last Sunday at the Europa Cup.
Three competing in European Team Championships
This week end three athletes from Ferrybank AC are competing for Ireland in Budapest in the European Team Competition.
Local students score brilliant results at All Ireland Schools
On Saturday last in Tullamore athletes from Waterford schools were in fine form at the All Ireland Schools Track finals.
Kelly shines in Spain
On Saturday last three athletes from Ferrybank AC competed in a meeting in Palafruegell, Spain.