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Monthly Archives: July 2026

Jul 25/26 Nationals/Mayo Connections/ Meet Mageean

2026-07-28T12:00:45+01:00

NATIONALS KCH were well represented at the national championships held in Morton Stadium, Santry on Saturday and Sunday. Most impressive were Cliodhna Manning winning her heat of the 400m (53.52) and Eoin Everard 2nd in the 1500m semi-final(3.52.09) on Saturday. Neither took part in the finals on Sunday. Other performances included Tom Murphy 4th /3000m steeplechase(10.11.95). Shay McEvoy 5th 5000mA; Callum Barron 8th 5000mB; Cathal O'Reilly 11th 1500m final, Kyrell Mtinsi 14 1500m heat 4; Alex Cullen 8/400m final (47.11PB) and Clodagh O'Callaghan 8th 800m heat 2 (2.19.54). MAYO CONNECTIONS We join in the celebrations and congratulations of the all-conquering [...]

Jul 25/26 Nationals/Mayo Connections/ Meet Mageean2026-07-28T12:00:45+01:00

Jul 25/26 Road – Iowa, Kilkee, Pink Rock

2026-07-28T12:02:58+01:00

IOWA Peter Lynch was in action in the US. He ran in the seven mile BIX7 in Davenport, USA, where he placed 9th in 32.36. Despite a tricky hilly course and the short distance he was with the leading  group for most of the race. the race was won by Moroccan , Mohammed El Youssfi in 32.07. KILKEE Three Harriers were in Kilkee on Saturday for the Kilkee half marathon. John Kearns finished in 1.54.19 while Brendan Nugent came home in 2.07.41. Liz Nolan did the 10K in 59.04. PINK ROCK The annual Co Kilkenny 10K road race was held [...]

Jul 25/26 Road – Iowa, Kilkee, Pink Rock2026-07-28T12:02:58+01:00

Jul 19 Nat 10Mile & Night of 5Ks

2026-07-22T11:58:32+01:00

NATIONAL The national 10 mile was held in the Phoenix Park today. Ger Forde took individual bronze in 50.09; Other participants were Jackie Varley 1.41.23 and Jill Kavanagh 2.02.22. NIGHT OF 5K PBs Will Fox travelled to Arklow and finished third in 15.30.

Jul 19 Nat 10Mile & Night of 5Ks2026-07-22T11:58:32+01:00

Jul 19 AAI Games

2026-08-06T10:12:11+01:00

Six athletes from the club took part in the AAI Games in Morton stadium today. Alex Cullen, back from injury, had a PB with second place in the 400m (47.18). Eoin Everard, fit as ever, was second in the 1500 (3.57.23). Kate Maher had a PB of 24.22 finishing 3rd in the 200. Aisling Phelan went in the 100m (12.46), Clodagh O'Callaghan in 1500 and Kyrell Mitsny (1500 403.36). Mia Brennan was also in action competing in the under 16 National Combined events.  She placed third following a first place finish in the final event, the 800m. That combined with [...]

Jul 19 AAI Games2026-08-06T10:12:11+01:00

Jul 18 International Qualifiers

2026-07-28T12:10:38+01:00

Our juveniles have been looking outward in recent times as athletes are being selected for international events.  SCHOOLS Patrick Wall and Victor Lamph were selected for the SIAB on The Mary Peters track in Belfast. Both represented their respective schools with quality performances. Victor clocked a PB of 48.32 when winning the 400m and Patrick had a time of 58.36 to win 4th place in the 400m hurdles. The Irish Schools 4x400m were second and both received silver medals as the team were second behind England and in front of Scotland and Wales. EUROPEAN The Irish Under 18 team are [...]

Jul 18 International Qualifiers2026-07-28T12:10:38+01:00

Jul 8-12 Nationals/”B”Nationals/ Relays/Much More

2026-07-13T12:18:01+01:00

THE NATIONALS Day 3 on the national juveniles was held in sweltering heat in Tullamore. Times would therefore not be expected to be broken. That didn't bother Victor Lamph as he sprinted to gold in the 400m hurdles. Other results were - Under 15 Daniel Greene 6th (1500 - 4.32.86); Marcus Lyons 12th (200 - 26.69). Under 16 - Ella Sorohan 3rd (200m); Jasmine Timmons McEneaney 6th (200m); Fiach Crowley 10th (200 - 24.66). Under 17 - Sinead Cormack 6th (1500m); Danny Direen 9th (300 hurdles - 43.54); Ellen Daly 4th (200m); Eoghan O'Farrell 7th (200m). Under 18 - Kyrell [...]

Jul 8-12 Nationals/”B”Nationals/ Relays/Much More2026-07-13T12:18:01+01:00

July – (1-5) Road Runners

2026-07-07T12:20:27+01:00

The sun was up and the roads were hot but the runners were out and about. July 1st - Dundrum Coillte 10K - Billy Coogan came home under the 30m to place second in 29.59. There were PBs for Colm Smyth 34.34, David fitzGerald 37.54, David Devine 41.12, Tara Brett 45.14 and Casey Lalor 46.47. Other good performances from Tomasz Jarzabeck, Rory Lehane, Alan Mitchell and John Kearns. July 3rd - Mick Murphy Memorial - 6th Eamon O'Connor(16.15) and Padraig Ruane  (18.11). Juky 5th - Clara AC %K - Pat Purcell (21.13).

July – (1-5) Road Runners2026-07-07T12:20:27+01:00

Jul 4/5 Nationals U20/23

2026-07-07T12:11:13+01:00

There were many exciting events at the national Under 20 and Under 23 championships this weekend.  KCH were very much in the mix particularly with Pia Langton claiming the U20 800m title. Also in U20 Tom Murphy proved his stamina to win the gold in the 3000m steeplechase. Kate Maher improved her ranking within the 4x400m hopefuls. Results Under 20 - 100m Danny Direen (12.13); Grace Delahunty (13.50); 3000m steeplechase Tom Murphy (1st - 9.44.15); 400m Victor Lamph (2nd -49.50); Kate Maher (4th - 55.14); Cormac Holden (1.00.96); 1500m Kyrell Mtinsi (4.06.24 PB); 200m Charlie Lyons (23.01): Eoghan O'Farrell (23.26 [...]

Jul 4/5 Nationals U20/232026-07-07T12:11:13+01:00

Jun 27/28 All Ireland Juveniles

2026-07-02T12:03:33+01:00

This was another busy weekend in Tullamore for two days of Track and Field with the u13-u19 juvenile All-Ireland finals. For Kate Maher it was a big result in the 400m final to achieve the European U18 standard. All we now is selection to go her way. Victor Lamph also had some cheer with gold in his 400m. ALL THE WEEKEND RESULTS Under 13 - Daniel Quinn 5th Javelin (25.58PB); Conor Laurence Delaney 3rd High jump (1.45); Daniel McIntyre 6th 60m hurdles (10.31). Under 14 - Ellen Ryan 11th 75m hurdles (12.78). Under 15 - Daniel Greene 3rd 800m (2.10.80). [...]

Jun 27/28 All Ireland Juveniles2026-07-02T12:03:33+01:00
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