Author: Maureen Casey

Wire To Wire Win For Alex O’Neill

Maureen Casey

Kingston, R.I.­- The Providence College women’s indoor track team competed at the Mackal Field House in Kingston, R.I. on Thursday, Feb. 25. The tri-meet included Providence, Rhode Island and Northeastern. Alex led the 800 m from start to finish finishing in 2:13.38.  Her teammate Halle Atkinson followed her into 2nd place in a time of 2:17.77.  This is two wins in a row for this outstanding athlete.  Congratulations and well done Alex.

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Jo Keane Part Of Winning DMR Team

Maureen Casey

Fantastic news last night from the big 12 indoor championships in Texas, Jo Keane was  part of the winning  DMR team.  The DMR is a race that consists of 1200m/400m/800m/1600m. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University track and field team took part in the  2021 Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Championship, on Friday night, in Lubbock, Texas. The Mountaineers secured first-place finish in a time of 11:21,35 ahead of 2nd place finishers in a time of 11:21.42.  This distance medley relay team consisted of Junior Hayley Jackson, Junior Tessa Constantine, Redshirt Freshman Ceili…

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Kevin brushing off the dust and running in style

Maureen Casey
Kevin Mulcaire

Running in the first Cross Country Spring Season race, Kevin running for Oklahoma (Cowboys) and his teammates won the Golden Hurricane.  Kevin is as his coach quoted “absolutely stepped up and ran a great race. Seeing him get back into form and do the sort of things we expect from him and know that he’s able to do, I thought that was encouraging.” Joining Rodriguez in the top 10 of the men’s 8K was Alex Maier in 5th (24:16.8), Victor Shitsama in 6th (24:27.2) and Kevin Mulcaire in 7th (24:29.3). Ryan Schoppe, Jonas Price and Adam Dayani, in 11th, 12th…

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Alex O’Neill Wins Gold and Jo Keane’s team finishes 3rd

Maureen Casey

On the 11th of February at the  URI & UM-Lowell meet Alex O’Neill showed a dazzling performance winning the 1000m in a time of 2:54.99.  Congratulation to her on her super performance. Also running was Jo Keane in The DMR at the Camel City Invititational 2021.  She was running for her College West Virginia and they finished 3rd.  Jo ran her 800m in a time of 2:09.17.  Congratulations to her and her team mates. While we wait patiently (NOT) to see our athletes return to their running, we delight in checking the…

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Provisional Fixtures for 2021

Maureen Casey

At a recent Munster Zoom meeting the following fixtures were agreed.  These are all provisional and 100% dependent on Ireland being at a Level 2 – so all who do not know what you want for Christmas start wishing on a level 2 for 2021. 31st January Munster Even Ages plus under 20 (18, 19, 20 all included).  Top 15 juveniles qualify for Nationals only.  Venue:  Tipperary 13/14th February Munster Uneven age plus under 20 (18, 19, 20 all included) top 15 juveniles qualify for Nationals.  Venue:  Clare 20/21st February…

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Clare’s Uneven XC is Cancelled – Stay Safe & Healthy

Maureen Casey
U16 Girls Lead by Grace Rynn

Just a reminder that Clare’s Uneven age cross country race is cancelled today due to Covid restrictions.  Some proposed dates for the next few events are as follows: 8th November for Munster Juvenile Even Age, Junior, U23 & Novice in the Turnpike, Two Mile Borris, Co. Tipperary 15th November for Munster Juvenile Uneven Age & Senior Cross Country Championships in Clarecastle, Co. Clare.  Sunday 29th November for Munster Juvenile “B”, Intermediate & Masters Cross Country Championships in Cork Athletics Grounds. “These dates are subject to the Covid-19 restrictions moving back…

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