The MSD Clonmel 4 Mile was held today with three Harriers participating. Shay McEvoy, home from Tulsa for the Christmas, was first across the finish line in 18.44. Brian Maher was fourth in 19.00 and Ger Forde was sixth in 19.06.
The club AGM took place online tonight. All outgoing officers were returned un-opposed with Caitriona Twomey confirmed as Registrar, having filled the role on Brenda Tuohy's retirement. Reports by the various officers showed the club had a good year with large membership and many noteworthy achievements recorded. It was agreed that a small group would meet in May/June to consider aspects of training prior to the cross-country season. It was noted that the county AGM was scheduled for 28th January.
The European Cross-country championships 2021, not held in 2020, were held in Abbotstown today. Competitors from 35 countries were welcomed by various speakers including Jack Chambers, minister for Sport. The home venue proved very popular with the Irish teams which had great support from the vast majority of an attendance in excess of 7000 spectators. The Irish athletes spurred on by the support gave 100+% and resulted in one of the best results from a European contest. This was especially true of our young men. The under 20 men won silver - a mere one place separating them from gold. [...]
KCH became organisers in chief of this year's Medieval Mile. Organised as part of the Yulefest it proved very successful and added greatly to the excitement around the streets. Starting on the Castlecomer Road it continued across St Francis Bridge, through Irishtown, up Parliament Street and High Street and finished on The Parade. KCH had in excess of thirty athletes taking part. First man home was KCH man, James Ledingham in 4mins 30 seconds. Tom Lodge, finishing in 4.43 was our first Junior home. Daire O'Flaherty, an under 11 athlete, was our first Juvenile in 5.34 and Ciara Deely in [...]
The Uneven All-Ireland CC came to Kilkenny thanks to host club Gowran and Kilkenny Athletics County Board. The Covid pandemic unfortunately played a part resulting in a number of our athletes not being able to be involved. The weather was cold but bright and made for good running conditions. All of our athletes performed welll. The day started with the U11 girls where we had two scoring on the county team. A fantastic run by Amelia O'Brien (94) saw her the second finisher for the team and Emma Kelly (138) the sixth scorer. Our U11 boys, the only age group [...]
Eoin Everard made the trip to Belfast for the Northern Ireland cross-country - the Seely Cup 10K. And it wasn't just for the trip. Competitive from the start he went to the front to take the lead andthe victory in 30.17. Well done Eoin.