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Oct 25 Dublin Marathon

2026-10-26T14:54:18+00:00

Some 23 Harriers braved the stormy weather to take on and finish today's Dublin/National Marathon. Fifteen of them scored PB.s.-  Perhaps running on home soil rather than flying elsewhere may be a contributing factor. Irrespective - well done. Former KCH Breda McDonald also had a PB 3.06.02. The PBs - Aoibhe Richardson (13th) 2.44.01, Aoife Nolan 3.15.27, Darragh Stone 3.10.28, Emma Ayres 3.13.03, Derek Aylward 3.12.48, Padraig Hyland 3.17.50, Aidan Clancy 3.1834, Mags clancy 3.44.51, Cormac Goulding 3.49.05, Claire Dowling 3.53.02, James Murphy 3.54.06, Rosie Alcorn 3.56.11, Neil Goulding 3.59.39, Gary Donohoe, 4.00.32, Nichols Dunphy 4.19.12. Non PBs - Trevor [...]

Oct 25 Dublin Marathon2026-10-26T14:54:18+00:00

Oct 24 Leinster CC in Gowran

2026-10-26T14:30:58+00:00

The Leinster Even age and Novice cross country races were held in Gowran today. Some described the weather as cross country weather. A better description would be  - Awful weather with heavy winds and unceasing rain. Well done to all who did their best representing themselves, club and county. Top marks to Sinead Cormack who won U18 and U20 individual gold. Kyrell Mtinsi secured Silver at U18 and Bronze at U20. Daniel Greene qualified for Leinster in 4th place. The under 14 girls put in a great run to take 4th and also qualify for the nationals. After that there [...]

Oct 24 Leinster CC in Gowran2026-10-26T14:30:58+00:00

Oct 18 Amsterdam Marathon

2026-10-19T20:37:21+01:00

Some 28 Harriers took part in todays Amsterdam marathon. Eleven had PBs and four finished under the three hours. The PBs - Colm Smyth 2.41.24, Clare Dermody 3.00.56, Fergus Horan 3.17.15, Michael Walsh 3. 15.27, Orla McPhillips 3.18. 04, Ciaran Hughes 3.21.31, Kate Sugrue 3.19.36, Graine Behan 3.26.28, Nuala Murphy 3.26.42, and Aoife Jarzabek3.55.01. The under 3 hours were Colm Smyth, Andrew Smyth 2.53.04, Michael Murphy 2.56.10 and Shea Roddy 2.57.41. Others completing the race were - Jacinta Mulroe 3.02.40, LisaCollins 3.10.48, Roseanna Knpx 3.12.49, Mike O'Shaughnessy, Anita Byrne 3.24.11, Jane Campbell 3.25.01,Andy Hanrahan 3.27.47, Tony Lauhoff 3.32.26, Lorcan O'Toole [...]

Oct 18 Amsterdam Marathon2026-10-19T20:37:21+01:00

Oct 18 The Open CC

2026-10-19T20:20:20+01:00

There were big numbers competing in today's Open International cross country in Abbotstown. KCH had athletes competing in various sections of same, and competing with considerable degrees of success. In the senior ace Cathal O'Reilly had a great run to finish 3rd in a huge field. Jamie Gahan placed 2nd in Masters O/45. Our mixed relay and under 13 boys 4x500 relay both placed 4th. Our junior ladies were also very much in evidence. RESULTS: U12 Mixed relay 19th - Cara Burke, Alex O'Donovan, Efie Kemple, Ethan Maher. U13 4x500m 4th - Daniel Quinn, Aaron Tyrell, Dylan Guilfoyle, Daniel McIntyre. [...]

Oct 18 The Open CC2026-10-19T20:20:20+01:00

Oct 13 Primary Schools Cross Country

2026-10-14T17:08:31+01:00

The annual Primary Schools cross country took place in The Castle Park today. Originally scheduled for Tuesday 6th Oct but fell foul to the weather. Today was dry right through thereby allowing for a most enjoyable occasion. With more than a dozen schools taking part the competition was exciting. In total eight races were run - boys and girls - 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th classes. The spoils were well spread  with team medals been won by teams from eight different schools and individual medals went to pupils from twelve of the participating schools. Special thanks to KCH's Organiser, Conor [...]

Oct 13 Primary Schools Cross Country2026-10-14T17:08:31+01:00

Oct 11 Bishop’s Shield for KCH

2026-10-13T16:47:36+01:00

Following the second round of the county juvenile cross-country championships, hosted by Castlecomer A.C., The Bishop's Shield is retained by KCH. Following an excellent first round KCH came to Castlecomer with a good lead and with three more teams claiming gold the shield was secured. Winning teams this week were Girls U11, Boys and Girls U13. On the day there were eight individual winners. It was welcome to see the large number of the younger athletes taking part - 22 under 9, 25 under 11 - augers well for the future. Results U7 - 1 Ryan Quirke U9 - Girls: [...]

Oct 11 Bishop’s Shield for KCH2026-10-13T16:47:36+01:00

Oct 9/10 Schools CE, IUAA CC, Chicago

2026-10-13T08:58:17+01:00

In the Leinster Schools Combned Events on Friday Fiach Crowley had a fine competition to win silver. Also in action was Mia Brennan who finished 5th.  The Universities cross country was held in Dundalk. Cathal O'Reilly, Representing DCU, put in an excellent run to score in 3rd place. Hazel Coogan, Trinity College, placed 53rd. Ger Forde was in Chicago for the marathon where he placed 57th in an excellent time of 2.18.54

Oct 9/10 Schools CE, IUAA CC, Chicago2026-10-13T08:58:17+01:00

Oct 11 Novice Champions

2026-10-13T08:48:11+01:00

Our men and women cleaned up at the county novice championships in Castlecomer today. The ladies had first and second individual medals and then with Kathyrn Nolan 7th, Agnes Delahunty 8th and Katie Matthews 11th they were clear winners of the Cross country shield. The men had a strong team out but were pushed all the way by Nuena. Kyrell Mtisni gave the team a good boost by taking first place. The rest of the team scored as follows 4th Frederic Gouronc, 7th Rory Lehane, 10th Ian Hayes, 12th Brendan O'Driscoll, 14th Trevor Spillane, 15th Tom Meehan. [...]

Oct 11 Novice Champions2026-10-13T08:48:11+01:00

Oct 04 Round 1 – Co Cross Country

2026-10-05T10:21:46+01:00

We had a very positive start to the cross country season in Ballycurran today with eight individual gold medals and five team golds. These good results were achieved despite a relatively low turnout. So, a good turnout next Sunday in Castlecomer should see the overall cup stay in the club. With all the high placings we will have major representation with individual, club and county teams for the Leinsters in Gowran on 24th October. RESULTS U8 Boys - 1 Fionn Quinn; Girls - 11 Kate Robinson, 17 Alannah Kennedy. U10 Boys - (3rd Team) 7 Peter Gleeson, 10 Luke Walsh, [...]

Oct 04 Round 1 – Co Cross Country2026-10-05T10:21:46+01:00

Sept 27 FOUR ROADS

2026-09-28T09:50:49+01:00

As the build-up to "marathon time" continues there were athletes in four locations this weekend. BERLIN - Andy Hanrahan ran the marathon in 3.26.44 RATHARNHAM 5K - 12th Jamie Gahan 14.50; Will Fox 15.26; Eamon O'Connor 15.36; Padraig Ruane 17.12; Marcus Neil 19.03; Stephen Bourke 25.44; Niamh Donnellan 28.03. VILLAGE RUN 10K - Sean Delaney 40.23; Geraldine Grogan 47.20; Conor Fagan 1.04.34; Orla Fagan 1.04.48. NAAS TOWN 5K - Gretta Beckett 30.33.

Sept 27 FOUR ROADS2026-09-28T09:50:49+01:00
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