Yearly Archives: 2023

The weather stayed fine for the long day of competition in Scanlon Park for Day 1 of the county track and field championships. There were big numbers competing and KCH enjoyed many successes across both juvenile and senior events with the  result that KCH  have established a healthy lead in the points for the shields. SENIOR Thanks to Kate Millea and Graham Bourne our seniors were out in greater than usual numbers with most events covered. The afore-mentioned duo lead by example competing in multiple events. Cathal O'Reilly with a sterling performance won gold in the 1500. Helen Bacon had [...]

David FitzGerald, Mayor, held a civic reception in The Town Hall this evening in honour of KCH celebrating it's 70th birthday. There were speeches by the mayor, Pat FitzPatrick, chairman county council, John Maye, chairman KCH, and Nicholas Dunphy, 70th committee. The function was attended by athletes (past and present - including olympians Emily Maher and Eileen O'Keeffe), parents, coaches and a number of public officials. Certificates in recognition of long and dedicated service to athletics were presented by the mayor to May Hutt and Sean Lynch.  Refreshments were served and Vicki Comerford did the photos.

Boston - Apr 17 - It was Sean O'hArgain's first marathon and a repeat for his companions Una Byrne, Irene Henebry. Ann Shortall, Breegeen Murphy and Dee Scott. California - Apr 21 - Peter Lynch was in Stanford, California competing in the Elite 5000m at the Payton Jordan Invitational. He finished 5th in 13.30.86 with a 13 second PB which moves him from 57th on the All-time Irish 5000 list to 23rd place. Dublin - Apr 22 - Cathal Reilly was in Dublin having returned from warm weather training in Portugal. Representing DCU in the IUAA 10,000m, his first over [...]

Following his recent achievements over half marathon and 10k it was the 5000m that Peter attacked tonight. The race was at the Payton Jordan Invitational in Stanford, California. Finishing fifth in 13.30.86 gives him a PB improvement of 13 seconds for the distance and in the all-time Irish 5000m rankings he moves from 57th to 23rd. Well done Peter. 

Shay McEvoy, representing Tulsa University, competed in the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, California tonight. Running in the 5000m he had a fine run to clock 13.47.43. Best wishes for the rest of the season.

While those of us who were "home based" enjoying the STREETS or the OPEN in Kilmacow some of our older juveniles were at Camp in Monte Gorda in Portugal. The spell of warm weather training and confidence building will stand them well over the next couple of months.

A number, particularly of our younger athletes, made it to the Open track and field in both St Senan's on the 10th in Kilkacow and  Ferrybank on the 16th in Waterford. Among those winning individual medals were the following:- Cian McIntyre U8, Daniel McIntyre U10, Kate Kelly, Ellen Ryan, Julia Daly U11,  Amelia O'Brien, Emma Kelly, Fiach Crowley, Daire O'Flaherty, Daithi Egan U13, Kate Maher U15 and Donnacha Maher U16. Four sets of relay medals were won in Kilmacow - Boys U10, Girls and Boys U12 and Boys U14. The Under 10 boys excelled to win bronze in the U11 [...]

Another great evening of running and celebration with a very successful Streets of Kilkenny. They came from the four provinces in great numbers - over eighty clubs were represented - over eighty of our Harriers ran in the race - Olympians (men and women) were represented - new records were set - some eighteen completed the course under 15 minutes.  Andrew Coscoran, Star of the Sea, claimed the €800 on offer as he crossed the finish line setting a new course record of 14.14.  For the ladies Ide Nic Dhomhnaill did likewise setting a new an impressive record of 15.48. [...]