Juvenile 2 - Kilkenny City Harriers Athletics Club

Aug 5/7 World Under 20

Sean Lynch2026-08-11T16:32:36+01:00

Congratulations to our three athletes who qualified for this year's world junior championships which were held in Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon, USA. Pia Langton qualified for the 800m and 1500m but competed in the 800m. There she placed 4th in heatno 4 in 2.07.06 to qualify for the semis. She finished 7th in the semi in 2.07.41 which was insufficient to proceed to the final. Kate Maher and Molly Daly were both selected for the 4x400m relay panel. Unfortunately Molly had to withdraw because of injury and Kate travelled as a sub on the team which exited the competition in [...]

Aug 5/7 World Under 20Sean Lynch2026-08-11T16:32:36+01:00

Jul 25/26 Nationals/Mayo Connections/ Meet Mageean

Sean Lynch2026-07-28T12:00:45+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 MageeanSean Lynch2026-07-28T12:00:45+01:00

Jul 19 AAI Games

Sean Lynch2026-08-06T10:12:11+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 GamesSean Lynch2026-08-06T10:12:11+01:00

Jul 18 International Qualifiers

Sean Lynch2026-07-28T12:10:38+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 QualifiersSean Lynch2026-07-28T12:10:38+01:00

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

Sean Lynch2026-07-13T12:18:01+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 MoreSean Lynch2026-07-13T12:18:01+01:00

Jul 4/5 Nationals U20/23

Sean Lynch2026-07-07T12:11:13+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 U20/23Sean Lynch2026-07-07T12:11:13+01:00

Jun 27/28 All Ireland Juveniles

Sean Lynch2026-07-02T12:03:33+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 JuvenilesSean Lynch2026-07-02T12:03:33+01:00

Jun 21 U11/12 Nationals

Sean Lynch2026-06-26T15:57:08+01:00

Our under 11 girls gave a good account of themselves in the final of the national relays in Tullamore today. In a competitiion f 16 teams they placed 5th. Team - Holly Quinn, Mayar Elfaedy, Molly Costello, Ava Ledingham and Amenze Victor. Amenze and Florence O'Donoghue were in the final of the 60m PAIRS. Their combined time for the event was 18.99 seconds. Roisin Hyland took part in the under 12 high jump and placed 5th with a clearance of 1.25. Well done girls.

Jun 21 U11/12 NationalsSean Lynch2026-06-26T15:57:08+01:00

Jun 20 Tailteann Games

Sean Lynch2026-06-23T15:57:15+01:00

This year's Tailteann Games were held in SETU, Carlow. Leinster placed second with two KCH athletes helping out. Victor Lamph was 2nd in 400m (48.99) and Patrick Wall came third in the 400 hurdles (57.82). Both were part of the 4x400 relay which placed 2nd. Both athletes will now be part of the Ireland team in the SIAB in Belfast on the 18th July. Athletics Ireland held relay girls 4x100 and 4x400 relay trials for the world juniors. In the 4x400 the A team achieved the standard. Kate Maher ran on the B team. Ellen Daly was on the 4x100 [...]

Jun 20 Tailteann GamesSean Lynch2026-06-23T15:57:15+01:00

Jun 17 B County Kilkenny

Sean Lynch2026-06-23T15:47:26+01:00

The mild weather this evening helped to add to the competition and the enjoyment at the county B's hosted by Thomastown AC. In a more relaxed atmosphere than the A's the athletes can mingle and develop friendships that help in motivating a love of the sport. This evenings results:- Under 8 - Fionn Quinn 1/80, 1/300. Under 9 - Ruby foster 3/ 80, 3/Turbo Javelin;FeidhelmNorry 1/80, 1/300; Matthew Healy 1/80, 2/Turbo. Under 10 - Cara Walsh 2/80, 3/300; Peter Gleeson 3/80, 1/long jump; Olivia Foster 2/Turbo. 2nd in Girls relay. Under 11 - Maise Victoe 1/80, Molly Costello 2/80, 1/300; [...]

Jun 17 B County KilkennySean Lynch2026-06-23T15:47:26+01:00