Dublin Juvenile Even Age XC Championships & AAI Autumn Open Abbotstown

Posted on October 23, 2017 by LT

The Dublin Juvenile Cross Country Championships took place in Abbotstown on Sunday morning, with athletes competing at U/10 right up to under 18. The Dublin Championships is always a big step up in standard compared to the Cross Country leagues, with the Championships providing an opportunity for our athletes to qualify for the National Cross Country Championships in November. As always all our athletes did their club proud performing very well. A special mention must go to the following; Tom Walsh Boys U10 who smiled the whole way round the course (we love your attitude) and Emer Fanning 10th Girls U10. Then we had our Under 12 athletes and older hunting the National Championship qualification places with the following securing their selection: U12 Girls: Shauna Prior 3rd (Bronze Medal) & Aoife Curley 6th; U14 Boys: Lorcan Devine 9th: U15 Girls: Ruby Pereira 10th & Lottie Simons 11th, Boys U16: John Fanning 2nd (Silver Medal); Girls U18 Mairead NiChleirigh 6th.

Following the Dublin Juvenile championships in the morning it was the turn of our Junior, Senior & Master Athletes. Eibhlin took part in her first junior women’s cross country race which was part of the senior women’s race. Having come through the Skerries AC Juvenile ranks she did as always put in a solid performance in a strong field in the junior women.

At a senior and master level, huge congratulations must go to Ciara Durkan & Keith Downey. Ciara continues her fine form since her win in the Rathfarnham 5K to take 5th place overall (3rd Irish woman) in the senior women’s Autumn Open Cross country race in a time of 21min 12sec. We wish Ciara well as she prepares for the National Cross Country Championships in November, which will act as the trials to select the Irish women’s team for the European Cross Country Championships in Slovakia.

Later Keith & Kevin competed in the Senior & Master Men’s Race. The race also acted as the trials to select the Irish Masters Women and Men’s teams across a variety of age groups for the forthcoming British & Irish Masters International Cross Country Race in Derry on November 18th. Teams competing will be Ireland, England, Scotland & Wales. Keith finished as the 4th over 50 in the race and made automatic selection for the Team Ireland over 50 category. Congratulations to Keith on obtaining his first Irish vest.
Thanks as always to the coaches for preparing the athletes for the competition and to those who were there to give that final bit of guidance and support. To all the parents who came as well to support, particularly Philip, Eilish, Brian & Brenda who acted as stewards on behalf of the club. Most of all to all our young and not so young athletes, who work so hard in training, and represent the club so well.

Dublin Juvenile XC League 1 – Ardgillan

Posted on September 19, 2017 by LT

Congratulations to all our athletes on their great performances this morning in the first League Cross Country on our home ground of Argillan. A special mention to our younger athletes some of whom were competing in their very first race. How lucky were we with the weather, it certainly helped with the smooth running of the event.

Many thanks to all our volunteers and coaches this morning, without you we cannot run these events.

Cross Country Season kicks off in Ardgillan

Posted on September 8, 2017 by LT

Just to remind you all that the first Cross Country Race of the season takes place in the grounds of Ardgillan Castle on 17th September. It’s always a great race to be involved with, especially as its our home turf. For our younger athletes (some of whom may not have raced before), it’s a good introduction to Cross Country. The distances are shorter at the start of the league, and there is the comfort of being on familiar territory. For our older athletes it’s always great to race in a place they are so familiar with through training. Plus the fact there is always a great turnout so plenty of support, and somewhere to go for a recovery hot chocolate.

As it is seen as our ‘home ground’, Skerries AC are responsible for organising this race on behalf of Dublin Athletic Board. We do therefore require plenty of help from parents for marshalling etc. Anyone who is available on the morning should report to the Skerries AC patch (look for the flags – roughly the same place as usual) by 10am. Please bring a High Viz Jacket if you have one, and we will allocate jobs.

In order to plan for the race, can anyone who is available to help let either Liz, Ruth, Donna or Joanne know. Then we can check we have sufficient numbers to run the event safely and efficiently, ensuring a great morning for all.

Good luck to all.

IAAF World Championships London

Posted on August 22, 2017 by LT

Great to see some of our athletes (and coaches) made it to London to watch the World Championships. It was inspirational! Ten days of thrilling athletics in the Olympic Stadium and on the streets of London. It has to be said London put on a good show. Highlights have to be the Women’s Steeplechase, 50k Men’s walk, Men’s 5000m & 10000m, Men’s and Women’s 4 x 100m relays & Women’s 1500m to name but a few…We met Hero the mischievous Mascot. We said goodbye to a few Champions, Bolt, Mo Farah and Rob Heffernan. With the glamour and glory of the track over for another season, bring on the Cross Country.

Silver for Orla in National U23 Track Championships

Posted on July 1, 2017 by LT

Great result today for Orla B in Tullamore, who came 2nd in National u/23 T & F Championships 5000m with PB of 18.31.

Day 4 Dublin Track & Field Championships

Posted on June 19, 2017 by LT

The Dublin Championships concluded in Tallaght last Wednesday. It was a great evening of athletics with our athletes participating in the 1500m. All did well but a special mention for Ruby who came 3rd in the U16 girls and Eibhlin who came 2nd in the U19 girls. Both go through to represent the club in the Nationals. Also a special mention for Conall who celebrated his 15th birthday by running a very competitive 1500m in the U16 boys.

Thanks to all the parents who have given lifts and supported the athletes throughout the Competition. Thanks also to the coaches who give up so much of their time to prepare the athletes. Finally thanks to the athletes, for their commitment and hard work. Enjoy the Summer Holidays!

More Photos From Dublin Championships

Posted on June 13, 2017 by LT

Great action shots from Day 1….

Days 1, 2 & 3 Dublin Track & Field Championships

Posted on June 12, 2017 by LT

Congratulations to all those who have competed in the Dublin Championships. There were some great performances with some athletes attempting events for the first time. Special mention to Conor who came 2nd in the U19 Boys 800m (time 2.06) and Eibhlin who came 3rd in the U19 Girls 800m. Both will now go through to represent the club at the Nationals. Good luck to all those athletes still to compete.