2025 Results 4 - Kilkenny City Harriers Athletics Club

Sept 21 The World Championships Tokyo

Sean Lynch2025-09-22T11:42:23+01:00

What a fantastic event! There were so many outstanding performances in track and field. And the Irish athletes kept us on our toes right up to the end - from Fionnula MxcCormack on day 2 to Silver medallist Kate O'Connor on the final day. Our two athletes - Peter Lynch in the Men's Marathon and Cliodhna Manning running the second leg of the 4x400 women's relay - gave 100%. Thanks to our coaches, sponsors and most importantly the family supports.

Sept 21 The World Championships TokyoSean Lynch2025-09-22T11:42:23+01:00

Sept 15 World Championships in Tokyo

Sean Lynch2025-09-15T17:55:04+01:00

The world athletics championships are taking place over ten days in Tokyo. At 7.30am this morning some ninety of the world's top marathon runners gathered in the national stadium for the 2025 marathon championship. The temperature at that time was in the high twenties and with humidity rising above 60 it was a daunting task to face 26 miles championship running on the streets of Tokyo. Our own Peter Lynch was towards the rear of the field as the runners completed the round of the athletic track before heading out on the road. Peter's plan was to make a steady [...]

Sept 15 World Championships in TokyoSean Lynch2025-09-15T17:55:04+01:00

Sept 14 The Charleville Half

Sean Lynch2025-09-15T17:10:49+01:00

The fast straight course for the half marathon in Charleville is conducive to good times and today confirmed this belief as four club members acquired PBs for the distance. Colm Smyth 1.18.33; Rory Lehane 1.25.41; Dereck Aylward 1.27.55; and David Wilson 1.32.30. Clare Murphy finished in 1.34.17.

Sept 14 The Charleville HalfSean Lynch2025-09-15T17:10:49+01:00

Sept 13 The Medieval Races

Sean Lynch2025-09-15T17:03:52+01:00

Kilkenny streets and surrounding roads were busy this morning as large numbers gathered for the "Medieval Races". Some results were received for 10K, 30K and half marathon. 10K Results - Jill Kavanagh in 45.45 was second lady home; David Devine 43.08, Katie Matthews 47.07; Robyn McDonald 47.10; Sarah Corcoran 48.24; Rita McGarvey 49.06; Gretta Beckett 50.06. 30K Results- Jane Campbell took the silver in 2.21.11. Other finishers were Rory Conlon 2.19.41; Pierce Cooney 2.36.06; Rosie Alcorn 2.36.34; Orla O'Gorman 2.36.43. Half Marathon Results - There were PBs for Aidan Clancy, Neill Gunning and Mags Clancy. Their respective times were 1.29.58; [...]

Sept 13 The Medieval RacesSean Lynch2025-09-15T17:03:52+01:00

Sept 06 Dingle Half

Sean Lynch2025-09-09T11:16:09+01:00

The preparations for the marathon continues. Three athletes form KCH competed in today's Half Marathon in Dingle - Leanne Butler 1.31.12. Paul Larkins 1.48.53 and Jackie Varley 2.15.22.

Sept 06 Dingle HalfSean Lynch2025-09-09T11:16:09+01:00

Sept 05 Co Road Novice

Sean Lynch2025-09-09T11:12:43+01:00

Just six athletes from the club travelled to Gowran for this year's County Novice 4Mile Road Race. Finishing places were as follows- 6 Rhoda Griffin, 8 Denis Vasilijevs, 11 Nicola Flynn, 17 Martin Grace, 19 Neil Lyons, 27 Billy Culleton. We are hoping for full teams next year.

Sept 05 Co Road NoviceSean Lynch2025-09-09T11:12:43+01:00

Aug 30 Kilkenny South Run

Sean Lynch2025-09-09T11:06:04+01:00

A handful of club members took part in the Ballyhale event known as The Kilkenny South Run. In the 5K run Stephen Walsh placed second in 20.28. Eoin Molloy finished in 22.43 while Caitriona Kennealy was first O/55 in 30.46. Billy Culleton and Declan Bryan did the 10K in 1.03.14 and 1.08.12 respectively.

Aug 30 Kilkenny South RunSean Lynch2025-09-09T11:06:04+01:00

Aug 30 – Greenway Half Marathon

Sean Lynch2025-09-01T14:20:48+01:00

KCH had a fine turnout for this years Waterford Greenway Half Marathon held today. The women were in particularly good shape with Roseanna Knox 1.32.22 and Lisa Collins 1.32.22 scoring first and second respectively in O/40. In addition Geraldine Grogan 1.44.16 won gold in O/55. In accordance with the rules these three were then ineligible to score for the team. But with Anita Byrne 1.33.09, Annemarie Shortall 1.44.56 and Laura Andrews 1.49.45 KCH took second team prize. Well done all. There were PBs for David FitzGerald 1.24.33 and Trevor Spillane 1.30.08. Other runners in order of finish were - Rory [...]

Aug 30 – Greenway Half MarathonSean Lynch2025-09-01T14:20:48+01:00

Aug 30 – Tullamore Half Marathon

Sean Lynch2025-09-01T11:37:12+01:00

The Tullamore half marathon in-corporates the National, Leinster and county Kilkenny half marathon championships. In todays race Mike Cullen had a PB of 1.20.58 and won bronze with the county Kilkenny team. Claire Dermody 1.28.59 and Jane Campbell 1.34.23 were first and second county individuals and also scored on the county O/35 team which finished in second place. Ciaran Hughes had a good outing to finish in 1.37.44.

Aug 30 – Tullamore Half MarathonSean Lynch2025-09-01T11:37:12+01:00

Aug 24 Three in Action

Sean Lynch2025-08-29T11:53:34+01:00

We had individual reports from three diverse events today. Top of the bill initially was Kate Maher. Kate was part of the Irish squad competing in the U17 Scottish Championships. I used the word initially because competing in the 200m she was the fastest finisher of the three heats in 25.95 but picking up an injury was unable to take part in the final. The second report comes form the final of the Community Games. Daniel McIntyre, St John's Area, representing county Kilkenny took bronze in the U12 Long Jump. The third report comes from the Boston Scientific Clonmel half [...]

Aug 24 Three in ActionSean Lynch2025-08-29T11:53:34+01:00