Yearly Archives: 2025

KCH had three  fine representatives at this year's National Masters Indoors. Graham Bourne competed in three M45 category events and he medalled in all three - Gold in 60m hurdles (12.71), Silver in Pole Vault (2.00) and Bronze in Triple Jump (8.30). Noel Murphy continued his return to athletics with a fine win in M65 400m (1.10.24) and Padraig completed the day with another medal - Silver M35 3000m(9.44.07). 

KCH athletes were honoured by The County Kilkenny Athletics Board at a presentation ceremony in Langton's Hotel on Thursday 27th February. Among those to receive awards were four athletes and one relay team who had championship record performances during 2024. U16 Mattias Quaglia, Leinster 200m (22.63); U17 Clodagh O'Callaghan Leinster 800m (2.15.83); U17  Molly Daly Leinster 200m (24.57); U18 Pia Langton Leinster 800m (2.09.37) and M45 Graham Bourne  Leinster 3000m (12.23.06). The U15 relay team set a national indoor record of (1.45.51). Team members were Ellenn Daly, Cara Canavan, Aisling Phelan, Emily Long and Mollierose Keegan.  Star Awards were presented [...]

While the juveniles were enjoying the indoor comforts of the NIA some were out "travelling" the roads. Declan Walshe and Denis Carrigan ran the Naas 10 mile n 1.12.48 and 1.15.57 respectively. Nearer home John Murphy (4th) and Rosie Alcorn took on the Dunna 5K and finished in 19.14 and 22.39 respectively.

What a day the club had at the Leinster Indoor Relays in the NIA today - Three teams win gold; Six win silver; One win bronze; and One a close 4th; And another group of teams performed well and with newcomers having gained experience and confidence they will be well motivated for future competition.  The gold medals were won by Boys U12 - Daniel Quinn, Daniel McIntyre, Aaron Tyrrell, Conor Lawerence Delaney, Cillian Maher and Charlie Norris. (2.02.71). Girls U16 - Aisling, Phelan, Ellen Daly, Kara Canavan and Jasmine Timmons McEneaney (1.46.51). Girls U17 - Martha Bergin, Kate Maher, Ellen [...]

Shay McEvoy continued his good form scoring 10 points for his College team (TULSA) when he took first place in the 3000m in Bermingham, Alabama.

Graham Bourne has seemingly decided to take up in 2025 where he left off in 2024. Competing in the Leinster M45 today in the Abbotstown Arena he scored four gold, one silver. Gold in Pole Vault (2.20), Triple jump (8.33), Shot (6.70) and WFD (3.10). Silver in 60m hurdles (13.56). Also in Masters was a "re-juvenated" Noel Murphy. Competing in M65 he won gold in the 400m (1.08.81). Our U20s were in fine form - Callum Barron 1/3000 (9.03.31); Alex Cullen 1/400 (49.58), Paddy Kelly 8/3000 (9.49.87); Kyrell Mtinsi 1/800 (2.03.10);  Killian Redmond 60m (7.98); Kate Maher 1/200m (25.29) and [...]

March 1st will be long remembered by Peter Lynch for his massive performance as he burnt up the road in Jacksonville, Florida. The event was the Gate River Run 15km. Peter took 3rd place in 42.54, just 5 seconds outside John Treacy's record time of 42.47.

Five of our athletes travelled to Abbotstown tonight to enjoy another workout on the indoor track. Daniel Greene had his usual sterling performance with a win in the 800m (2.17.25). Amelia O'Brien also had a good run in her 800m (2.31.18). Cathal O'Reilly had a clear victory in the senior 800m(1.53.00). Ella Wall and Grace Delahunty took on the 400m and finished strong. Their respective times were (1.02.68) and (1.06.30).  

Our athletes gave a good account of themselves at the national senior indoor championships at the NIA in Dublin this weekend. Cliodhna Manning had three competitive races as she pursued success in the 400m. On Saturday she won her heat in 55.37. Later in the day she placed second in the semi-final in 54.02. Sunday's final brought her an indoor PB of 53.87 as she finished in 4th place. Pia Langton and Cathal O'Reilly had their 800m semi-finals on Saturday. Both placed first in their respective races in 2.12.37 and 1.53.13 respectively. In Sunday's final Pia hugging the inside of [...]