Author: Fintan Walsh

Hogan takes Munster Title

Hogan takes Munster Title

On Sunday last in Charleville, Co Cork athletes from Waterford clubs had a very good set of results at the Munster Cross Country Championships. In the men’s Intermediate Paddy Hogan, Ferrybank was back in top form as he took the gold medal despite encountering difficulties during the race. First he lost one of his...
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Shane Quinn wins in Belgium

Shane Quinn wins in Belgium

On Sunday last Shane Quinn, Ferrybank AC was back in action on the continent, competing in the Lotto Cross Cup Cross Country meeting in Mol, Belgium and he made it a successful trip as he easily won the junior race. At the same meeting KCK’s Laura Behan was 6th overall and the first Irish athlete home again in a...
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Night of nostalgia at Theatre Royal

Night of nostalgia at Theatre Royal

■□■ View More Photos The illustrious history of The Munster Express was fondly recalled by all those who took to the stage at the Theatre Royal last Thursday to celebrate the legacy of the much loved paper. Marking the momentous 150th year milestone, much reminiscing took place at the special gala evening, and the...
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Harty and Lambe win County Titles

Harty and Lambe win County Titles

On Sunday last, again in ideal conditions in St Augustine’s College Grounds, Abbeyside the County Cross Country Championship programme was a great success with large entries in most events. The Senior and Junior races were incorporated in the MT Motors Open Event. In the Open Races there were wins for Mark Hanrahan,...
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Great start to Cross Country Season

Great start to Cross Country Season

On Sunday last in brilliant weather conditions over an excellent course in the grounds of St Augustine’s College, Abbeyside, the County Championship Cross Country season began and it was a most enjoyable fixture with lots of entries especially in the U10, 12 and 14 juvenile races and the novice events also had...
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Megan wins All-Ireland Schools title

Megan wins All-Ireland Schools title

On Saturday last in Santry Stadium at the All-Ireland Schools Combined Events Championships, Megan Kiely (pictured) from Ursuline Convent, Waterford won the Intermediate title with a total of 3011 points. Clare Murphy, Gaelcolaiste Ceatharlach was second on 2995 points, and Megan’s twin brother Ben from Tramore CBS...
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Twins win Munster Schools Titles

Twins win Munster Schools Titles

On Tuesday, September 14th at the R.S.C. the Munster Secondary Schools Combined Events were at the RSC and there were two wins by athletes from Waterford schools. The victories came from twins Megan Kiely, Ursuline Convent and Ben Kiely, Tramore CBS, both in the Intermediate grade, and in the boys section in the same...
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Munster juvenile titles won

Munster juvenile titles won

On Sunday last in Templemore, Co Tipperary the final Munster Track and Field fixture of the season took place and Waterford athletes figured very prominently. In the individual championships athletes from An Ghaeltacht had a very good day. They had wins with Thomas Ahearne, u11 Long jump and 600m; Liam Reilly, u13...
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Ferrybank double in National Leagues

Ferrybank double in National Leagues

On Saturday last in Tullamore the National League Finals were held. In these events points are awarded to each finisher in each event right down along the line and when all points are added up the team with the biggest number of points are the overall winners. For Ferrybank it was a terrific day as both their women...
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