Finn Valley’s Sommer Lecky claims silver at World U20 Championships
It’s been a historic weekend in Irish sport with Ireland doubled its all-time medals haul at the World U20 Athletics Championships. Two silver medals have been bagged in the women’s 4-by-100 metres relay and today, in the women’s high jump. Sommer Lecky of Finn Valley in Donegal has finished second…
Letterkenny Athletic Club Notes
A large number of Letterkenny AC runners competed in Friday evening’s Rathmullen Festival 5K. Ann Marie McGlynn had a superb run and her time of 16.16 gave her first place in the women’s race and 5th place overall. Just 1 second behind Ann Marie was the highly consistent Ivan Toner, who was…
Tir Chonaill Athletic Club Notes
Irish National relays and B c/ships success On Saturday in Tullamore at the Irish Relays and ‘B’ championhips Tir Chonaill AC 4 x100m U15 Girls team clocked 50.48secs, for an excellent victory ahead of Galway City Harriers, 51.53secs and Ratoath, 51.58secs.The squad of Aoibhinn McGarrigle, Rachael Gallagher, Niamh Mohan, Lucy McGlynn and Ailbhe Mc Crossan finished 2nd in a qualifying…
Success for Tir Chonaill athletes in Tullamore
On Sunday in Tullamore, Tir Chonaill AC’s 4x100m U15 Girls squad of McGarrigle, Gallagher, Mohan, McGlynn and Doherty finished second in the semi-final but won the final impressively. The club’s Boys U12 4x100m team of Dewhirst, McCahill, Kennedy and Campbell finished third in the semi-final and fourth in the final.…
Letterkenny Athletic Club Notes
In very hot conditions in Raphoe on Tuesday evening, Ivan Toner got back to winning ways. Ivan was the winner of the Raphoe 5K to occupy the position that has been his customary domain on many occasions in Donegal Grand Prix races throughout this decade. Ivan’s time of 17.06 gave him a…
Tir Chonaill Athletic Club Notes
Weekend round up On Saturday last at the Irish U23 and Junior U20 c/ships in sun scorched Tullamore. Kelly Mc Grory impressed in winning the U23 400m Hurdles. Its great to see Kelly back in competition again following recent injuries. Caolan O’Callaghan continued his achievement record with a silver medal winning performance…
Letterkenny Athletic Club Notes
Despite the searing heat on Tuesday evening, there was still a large number of impressive performances from Letterkenny AC runners in the Termon 5K. LAC’s first runner home was multiple Grand Prix winner, Ivan Toner. Ivan made light of the high temperatures and finished 2nd in an impressive time of 16.20. This…