Author: Maureen Casey

Silver for Dean Casey

Maureen Casey

at the World Athletics Northern Ireland International Cross Country held at the Billy Neill MBE Country Park  in Dundonald which went off superbly. The talent was on display from all the races from Hellen Obiri, to Dean Casey, to Scott Fagan of Metro St. Brigid’s Athletics Club to Jamie Wallace of Mullingar Harriers Athletic Club to the Westport AC twins Freya and Holly Renton and so many others. Well done to all who organised this event and the volunteers who made the day such a success World Athletics Athletics NI…

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Come Along This Friday to Support Our Athletes

Maureen Casey

Following the  great success of Donal and Dean at the Europeans XC Championships last weekend –  all focus is now on the fundraising for the European Club XC which takes place in Lisbon in Febuary 2022.    This Friday night, Gerry Hayes,  is kindly  donating all of the 1 euro gate  training fees to this fundraising event.  Special guest  on the night with be Dean Casey& Donal Devane with their  European  XC  Team Medals . They  will be available for photo’s and autographs between 6pm and 7pm. Turkey Trot – St. Stephen’s Day in…

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Gowran

Maureen Casey

U11 Boys 18 Oliver MANNION 302 Ennis Track A.C.38 Cian O’DWYER 303 Ennis Track A.C.51 Jack BARRETT 301 Ennis Track A.C.84 Dylan KEANE 305 Ennis Track A.C.95 Darragh SHEEDY 304 Ennis Track A.C.110 Eoin KEANE 306 Ennis Track A.C. U13 Girls of 177 10 Aisling KELLY 485 Ennis Track A.C.11 Faye MANNION 482 Ennis Track A.C.29 Siobhan HEALY 486 Ennis Track A.C.51 Katie TROY 484 Ennis Track A.C.73 Sophie MAHER 483 Ennis Track A.C.77 Sarah CROWE 487 Ennis Track A.C. U13 Boys of 177 165 boys took part in the…

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Dean Casey To Represent Ireland at U20 Euro Cross 2021

Maureen Casey

Where to start on this race –  not for one second could you turn away because every twist, every loop revealed the speed, talent and determination of all 175 u18 and Junior men fighting for the coveted top 3 spots in order to represent Ireland at the Spar Euro Cross Championship being held in Dublin on the 12th of December. All I can say is that get your tickets for the Euro Cross which are on sale now because Ireland have seriously strong teams in the U20, U23 and Senior…

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U18 & Junior Women Results at 2021 XC Championships

Maureen Casey

An outstanding 172 women lined up for the U18 and Junior Womens race today in Santry where the top 3 finishers got automatic qualification to the 2021 Spar Euro Cross Championship which is being held this year in Dublin on the 12th of December.  The quality and performances were a joy to behold as witnessed by the huge numbers supporting today’s event in Santry. Well done to all who took part especially Laura HEALY, Neasa NIAINIFEIN, Michelle HEALY, Aimee BARRETT, Ellen MANNION, Mary Ann MURRAY, Avril LILLIS Top 12 Finishers…

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U16 Boys Results at 2021 XC Championships

Maureen Casey

Well done to Peter Farrell who finished 9th today out of 129 athletes and to his teammates who finished 6th overall on 201 points – Peter FARRELL 00:13:26, Simon FARRELL 00:14:22, Cillian HAYES 00:14:44, Iarlaith MCELROY 00:14:52, Ben O’HALLORAN Top 12 Finishers 1 Sean CRONIN 1045 Clonliffe Harriers A.C. 2 Darragh MULROONEY 1109 Moy Valley A.C. 3 Padraig CORDUFF 1167 Westport A.C. 4 Eoghan O’CONNOR 1026 Belgooly A.C. 5 Oisin MCGLOIN 1044 City of Lisburn A.C. 6 Caolan MCFADDEN 1052 Cranford A.C. 7 Max TREACY 1082 Kildare A.C. 8 Conor…

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U16 Girls Results at the Irish Life Health XC Championships

Maureen Casey

152 U16 girls lined up for the 2021 XC Championships today in Santry.  Well done to all who took part.   Top 12 Finishers 1 Lucy FOSTER 1002 Willowfield Harriers 2 Lorraine O’CONNOR 865 Donore Harriers A.C. 3 Clodagh GILL 914 Moy Valley A.C. 4 Nicole DINAN 895 Leevale A.C. 5 Elena FORKAN 939 Raheny Shamrock A.C. 6 Gemma GALVIN 965 St. Marys (Clare) A.C. 7 Eimear COONEY 821 Ace A.C. 8 Saoirse FITZGERALD 900 Lucan Harriers A.C. 9 Caoimhe KILMURRAY 918 Mullingar Harriers A.C. 10 Caoimhe FLANNERY 956 Skibbereen…

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