Uncategorized – Kilkenny City Harriers Athletics Club

Apr 06 St Senan’s Open

Sean Lynch2026-04-10T16:32:42+01:00

St Senan's AC got the track and field season off to a flying start in Kilmacow today. KCH were represented by a number of juvenile athletes with Daniel McIntyre star of the day winning four medals. RESULTS Under 10 girls - Cara Walsh, Niamh Hoyne, Molly Robinson and Eva Robinson competed in the 4x100m relay, Under 11 had Amenze Victor winning gold in the 80m. Under 12 had two relay teams in action Team A - Eva Hoyne, Holly Quinn, Winter Rose Molloy, Cara Robinson. Team B - Isabelle Hoyne, Summer N Molloy, Cara Burke, Eddie Kemple. Under 13had three [...]

Apr 06 St Senan’s OpenSean Lynch2026-04-10T16:32:42+01:00

Feb 22nd 2025 Club Awards

KCH PRO Officer2026-02-23T11:59:49+00:00

A great crowd turned out for the club’s annual awards presentation which was held in The Pembroke Hotel. 2025 proved a very successful year for the club. Club Chairperson, Nicholas Dunphy, welcomed all to the awards and thanked the athletes for their dedication and achievements during the past year. He thanked all the coaches, managers, club officers and the parents for their ongoing support of the athletes and the hotel for hosting our event. The citations were delivered by Sean Lynch while Club Registrar, May Hutt, assisted the chairperson with the presentation. During the ceremony Club PRO, Jane Wickham, showed [...]

Feb 22nd 2025 Club AwardsKCH PRO Officer2026-02-23T11:59:49+00:00

Oct 03 It’s Quiz Time

Sean Lynch2025-10-05T12:32:13+01:00

The Club Quiz was held in Kytlers tonight with 25 tables creating a full house and a great social night. 1st prize went to the McEvoys, 2nd to Sprint Finish and 3rd to Pints and Personal Best. Thanks to all who participated and especially May, Martina, Noel and quiz master for organising the event. A special thanks to all who donated prizes and in particular Kytler's; Statham's, Pembroke; Nu Gamma Fitness; The Watershed.

Oct 03 It’s Quiz TimeSean Lynch2025-10-05T12:32:13+01:00

May 15-17 Billy, Gerry, Shay, Grace, Alex

Sean Lynch2025-05-19T08:11:47+01:00

Some great performances by great individuals in different places. Billy Coogan took first place in the 3000m steeplechase at the MAAC in NewJersey. His time was 9.2.54. Ger Forde was in the Phoenix Park for the National 5K Road race. Running close to his PB he clocked 14.58 to finish 9th. Shay McEvoy, fresh from his 3rd place in the 10000m, he took second in the 5000 at the American Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. His time was 14.13.05. Meanwhile Grace Richardson ran a fine 5000m at the Princeton Invitational to take first place in 16.11.62. In Tullamore the Irish [...]

May 15-17 Billy, Gerry, Shay, Grace, AlexSean Lynch2025-05-19T08:11:47+01:00

May 12/13 Leinster Schools

Sean Lynch2025-05-17T12:16:09+01:00

Tullamore was the venue for this year's Day 1 and Day 2 of the Leinster Schools track and field finals. KCH had a number of athletes competing on both days and acquitted themselves well. The local schools had representatives in minor, junior, intermediate, under 16 and senior events. Among the medal winners were Ellen Daly 3/300 hurdles, Kate Maher 1/300, Alex Cullen 1/400, Molly Daly 1/200, Kyrell Mtinsi 3/800, Pia Langton 1/800, Ruairi McEvoy 2/5000, Kara Canavan 3/200, Aisling Phelan 2/200, Marija Kraljevic 3/500, Sinead Cormack 1/mile, Conor Knox 1/shot, Heidi Ryan 1/javelin. Others faring well, if not getting a [...]

May 12/13 Leinster SchoolsSean Lynch2025-05-17T12:16:09+01:00

Apr 17 Streets of Kilkenny

Sean Lynch2025-04-18T14:50:02+01:00

Once again the ever popular Streets of Kilkenny was a resounding success. Proof of it's popularity showed itself with places being sold out months in advance and given the enjoyment felt tonight it augers well for the years ahead. Thanks then goes to Club chairman and race director, Nicholas Dunphy, his hardworking committee and the many volunteers without whom the race couldn't be held. Thanks also to PopUpRaces who manage the entries and the prompt results, and of course the sponsorship by Peugeot and our local sponsors. Tonight's 5K race, the two laps city circuit starting and finishing on The [...]

Apr 17 Streets of KilkennySean Lynch2025-04-18T14:50:02+01:00

Mar 08/09 INDOOR – National & European

Sean Lynch2025-03-10T09:35:51+00:00

It was a busy weekend for indoor athletics. On the home front we had the National Masters on Saturday and the under 20 & under 23 on Sunday while all the time we were tuned to Appledoorn, Netherlands for the European Indoors. Graham Bourne excelled once again in the M45 category with gold in the 60m hurdles (12.71), silver in Pole Vault (2.00) and bronze in triple jump (8.30). Padraig had a great performance to win silver in 3000m M35 (9.44.07). Noel Murphy topped of the day with gold in M65 400 (1.10.24). Sunday in Athlone we had four athletes [...]

Mar 08/09 INDOOR – National & EuropeanSean Lynch2025-03-10T09:35:51+00:00

Nov 08 IUAA Road Relays

Sean Lynch2024-11-11T09:59:33+00:00

A number of our athletes were involved in the Universities Road Relays. Playing a major part in the DCU men's win was Cathal O'Reilly. UCD had Hannah Kehoe, Orla Looney, Isabella Burke and Callum Barron.

Nov 08 IUAA Road RelaysSean Lynch2024-11-11T09:59:33+00:00

Oct 27 Dubin City Marathon

Sean Lynch2024-10-28T18:47:18+00:00

There were a lot of miles/kilometers run this weekend by club members. Seventeen crossed the finish line in the Dublin City Marathon and two, Ger Forde (2.21.19) in 31st place and Anne Marie Shortall (3.46.04) in Frankfurt. Of the "Dubliners" no less than eight had PBs - Colm Smyth 2.54.12, Paudie McCarthy 3.07.57, Gerald Fogarty 3.13 57, Oonagh Guilfoyle 3.35.20, Leisha O'Connell 3.38.36, Laura Andrews 3.49.47, Rhoda Griffith 3.51.00 and Orla O'Gorman 3.54.39. The other nine were Roseanna Knox 3.15.02, Seamus Kavanagh 3.15.32, Tony Lauhoff 3.17.03, Leanne Butler 3.27.37, Matthew Warren 3.38.27, Eileen Morgan 4.10.08, Emma Staunton 4.20.24, Jackie Varley [...]

Oct 27 Dubin City MarathonSean Lynch2024-10-28T18:47:18+00:00

Sept 22 St Senan’s Open CC

Sean Lynch2024-09-23T17:05:45+01:00

It's like the good old days once again with our juveniles travelling with teams to Kilmacow for the St Senan's Open CC and bringing home the Cup for the best juvenile club. Contributing to the win were Girls under 12 1st team, Girls under 14 2nd team and boys under 14 1st team. Individual Juvenile medals were won by U8 Niamh Hoyne 3rd, Aidan Murphy 10th, U9 Jonah Cleere 2nd, Henry Trayer 7th, Under 10 Joe Phelan and Winter Rose Molloy both 7th, U12 Kate Kelly 1st, Eoin Hoyne 3rd, Under 14 Daniel Greene 1st, Under 16 Kyrell Mtinsi 1st. [...]

Sept 22 St Senan’s Open CCSean Lynch2024-09-23T17:05:45+01:00