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EVENT DATE - Sun 15/12/13 Venue - Waterford Institute of Technology Uploaded by Garrett Moylan, based on Nenagh Guardian notes by PRO Ray Deering -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The All Ireland Uneven Cross Country Championships were held last Sunday at a very windswept Waterford Institute of Technology venue. Conditions were very tough and the course proved to be a true test of cross country running. Nenagh Olympic were represented by 10 athletes and finished the day with four medals, three team and one individual. The racing was as ever of the highest standard and there were some very good displays from our own athletes, although, as ever there were some ''what might have been'' stories but we would encourage them to focus on the positive side of getting to this level of competition. Tom Hennessy produced a great run in the boys u19 race over 6000m to finish in 8th place and claim an individual medal for his efforts. Tom was well to the fore in this fast paced race, continuing his strong running to the end, which saw him cross the line as the first Munster athlete home and he lead the province to a silver medal in the team standings. So a great days racing for Tom and two well deserved medals to show at the end.
Ciara Cummins finished in 21st place in the girls u17 race over 4000m crossing the line as the 4th Munster girl home and helping them to 3rd place in the provincial team results. Ciara was well up throughout the race and despite fading slightly towards the end can be pleased with this race. Our boys u17 team finished in 4th place in the club team results and with a bit of luck could have snatched the bronze medal. It is fair to say that a couple of the lads runs were not up to the standard that they would expect but each one of them gave their all in this high quality race. Darren Dunne was our first athlete home, crossing the line in 18th place and as the 6th member of the Munster team to finish, he claimed a provincial team gold medal for his troubles. Darren ran well in the race but we know (and he knows) that there's more to come from this talented athlete. Killian Cullagh got off to a great start and was well up the field when a back injury halted his progress and he would finish in 34th place. It was unfortunate but Killian can be very happy with his cross country season. Richard O Donoghue, who was running a year out of age, had probably his best race of the season when finishing in 50th place, showing great fight and determination throughout. Niall Mc Intyre finished in 65th place and although disappointed with the result, we know that he will bounce back for the indoor season. Cormac Dunne who has been injured for the past while, bravely finished the race and we wish him a speedy return to full fitness. In the boys u11 race we had three athletes representing us, Alex Reynolds, Rory Grace and Joseph O'Donoghue. This was the first chance that they had to experience cross country competition at this level. All three lads ran well in a race that contained 151 athletes over a 1500m course where a fast start makes all the difference and we know that they will have gained invaluable experience from this outing. Alex finished in 70th, with Rory in 87th and Joseph 131st, well done lads and we know that ye'll be doing the club proud for years to come.
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EVENT DATE - Wed 23/10/13 Venue - Nenagh Olympic Indoor Complex Time - A great day's competition was had by all schools in attendance at the inaugural North Tipperary Primary Schools Indoor Competition staged at Nenagh Olympic's complex Wednesday 23rd October. The excitement was tangible among the children who travelled from schools spread across North Tipperary to take part in 60m sprints, 300m, 600m, Long Jump and Shot Putt. Schools that attended were...: Ballinahinch. - Burgess. - Carrig. - Cloughjordan - Corville, Roscrea. - Gaelscoil Aonach Urmhumhan (Nenagh) - Holycross. - Killenaive. - Kilruaine. - Lissenhall - Moyne - Portroe - S.H., Roscrea - Scoil Mhuire, Borrisokane - Silvermines - St. Marys Convent, Nenagh - St.Teresas, Borrisoleigh. - Templederry - Terryglass. - Two-Mile-Borris Results can be viewed in the document below 
EVENT DATE - Sun 01/12/13 Venue - Nenagh Olympic Indoor Complex Time - 10:45 - 15:00 NOAC hosted a triangular interclub event, involving athletes from NOAC, Leevale AC and Ferrybank AC. This was a repeat of last year's friendly, fun, yet competitive event where athletes gain points for their club in each event. Each year, the club with the highest points total at the end of the day is awarded the Joe Nagle perpetual memorial trophy. The late Joe Nagle was a former chairman of Leevale Athletic Club and served that club loyally for many years as well as representing Leevale and Ireland on the international stage. Nenagh Olympic staged a late comeback to win the triangular competition. The final points tally was :
A big thanks is extended to both Ferrybank and Leevale for travelling in such great numbers and to all who helped in the running of the event. A special thank to Mary Cullagh who had a party bag prepared for every athlete on the day. All athletes from U8 – U16 were encouraged to attend and participate in this fun event.
Athletes arrived @ 10.45 and took part in a group warm up @ 11.00, events kicked off @ 11:30. Events
Athletes were permitted to move up one age group. EVENT DATE - Sat 07/12/13 Venue - Nenagh Olympic Indoor Complex Time - 11:30 A very successful event this proved to be with both parents and athletes enjoying a very competitive competition. We could not have ran the event without the great help we got not only from our own members but also from members of participating clubs and we thank each and everyone. There were some great performances throughot the day and as ever the relays brought excitement and entertainment to close the competition. Results can be viewed in the document below and more photos can be viewed in the 2013 Pictures - Dec (1) U9 to U12 Open Event 7/12/13
EVENT DATE - Sun 17/11//13 Venues - Santry Demense. Time - 11:30 Uploaded by Garrett Moylan, based on Nenagh Guardian notes by PRO Ray Deering ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday saw the National Even Age Cross Country Championships held in Santry on what turned out to be a very pleasant day with the races run on a very flat, fast course. We had six athletes in action and they all did well in their races which were of a very high standard where, once the gun went, it was fast running all the way to the finish regardless of the race distance. Ted Collins was our first athlete to take to the course when competing in the boys u12 race and he did us proud. Up with a large leading group after a strong start, Ted ran very well throughout and came home in 21st place to be the 6th qualifying runner for the Munster team which finished second province thus ensuring a first All Ireland Cross Country medal for Ted and none more deserving.
Last week I (Ray) was perhaps a little hard on Alannah Deering and this week I must eat humble pie following her 23rd place finish in the u14 girls race over 3000m. Alannah recovered from a very physical start which saw her way down the field but she showed great courage and determination to make up the lost ground and well done to her. Ciara Cummins had the best performance of her cross country season so far when finishing 15th in a very good u18 race. Running against the junior women, Ciara was always to the fore and was strong throughout the race which is a great sign of things to come from her. Aoife Deering had a good run when finishing 37th in the same race and will know that she has more to offer with some hard work. In the boys u17 race, Killian Cullagh got off to a flyer and was right up with the leaders on the first lap but the high pace took its toll and Killian finished in 31st place but a good run none the less. Niall McIntyre, also in this race, finished in 46th place and looked much stronger than in previous races which bodes well for him. Well done to all our athletes who competed over the weekend, firstly for getting to this level and secondly for performing so well. |
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