Archive for the ‘Athletics’ Category
McCarthy wins in record time
DAVID McCarthy was in sparkling form over the festive period when he had an emphatic win on Sunday December 23rd in the Newmarket 5k, organised by Dulhallow AC in Co Cork.
Munster Cross Country successes
In the men’s under 23 Championship Ferrybank athletes Michael Dowling and Niall Tuohy finished second and third.
Philip Harty wins Run For Life
A massive entry of over 1700 competed in the 10 miles Run for Life in the city on Sunday last in aid of the Solas Centre in excellent weather conditions.
Tramore Triathlete riding high
Kieran Jackson’s progression in the tough world of Triathlon has been startling since he competed in the event for the first time just two years ago.
Waterford’s runners answer the Hospice call
Over 750 runners, joggers and walkers hit the streets of Waterford on Sunday afternoon last.
National Silver for Brian Maher
The National Half Marathon Championships took place in Waterford on Saturday and Kilkenny City Harriers star Brian Maher, KCH, finished in second place.
No Joy at National League Finals
The Ferrybank women had to compete without a number of key athletes including Jessie Barr and Kelly Proper.
Barr just fails to progress at World University Games
Jessie Barr, recent winner of the All Ireland 400 metres hurdles title, finished fourth in her heat of the 400metres at the World University Games in Shenzhen, China on Tuesday.
Barr brother and sister both win titles
Sunday was a memorable day for the Barr family as Jessie and Thomas who compete with Ferrybank AC both won 400 metres hurdles titles for the first time
Four All-Ireland senior titles for Waterford
Waterford athletes continued the great success story last week end at the Woodies DIY All Ireland Senior Championships in Santry Stadium in Dublin