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 Mayo team in recognising the massive contribution of club coaches Niamh Richardson and Padraig Ruane to the the many successful achievements of our athletes. Congratulations also to adult member, Emma Livingstone, brother of Mayo goalkeeper, Jack Livingstone.
MEETING MAGEEAN
Ciara Mageean was feted at the national championships on Sunday and did a celebration 150m run with a huge number of young juveniles from clubs from all around the country. KCH representatives in the run were Ellie Costelloe and Lily Power who undoubtedly had a day to remember for the rest of their lives.