Darragh Lynch

National Championships in its 148th Year

August 21, 2020August 29, 2020 Maureen Casey

kicks off this weekend, a championship that has not let two world wars prevent its occurence and thankfully is a ray of hope amid colossal sporting cancellations. A massive thank you to every single person involved in making this event happen. To all the athletes taking part this weekend we would like to wish them well especially Darragh Lynch partaking in the senior 5000m 11:00 a.m., Jamie Kelly and Dean Casey taking part in the junior 5000m 12:00 noon and Cathal Crosbie running in the 400m live at 14.45 p.m.…

National Junior & U23 Championships

July 6, 2015 Administrator

There were eight Ennis Track athletes in contention at the GloHealth National Junior and U23 Championships in Tullamore on Sunday. Jemil Saidi was 6th in the Junior Men’s triple jump with a jump of 12.40m; Jemil also competed in the Junior Men’s 400m, coming 4th in his heat in a time of 52.84s. In the Women’s U23 800m, Niamh Markham took silver with a time of 2:17.04 In the Men’s U23 800m, Darragh Lynch was 4th with a time of 1:57.98 Kevin Mulcaire was the outright winner of the Junior Men’s 1500m…

August 20, 2014August 20, 2014 Administrator

How did you get interested in athletics and when did you start training with Ennis Track? I was a competitive youngster, and after my mum brought me to a race in the community games, Gerry Hayes I’m sure persuaded her to have me at the Fairgreen Mondays and Fridays. So I went along to training with my neighbours the Chessers, amongst a host of other people that I became friends with there! What was your first race? My first race for Ennis Track was an U12 cross-country race. I finished in…

National Senior Track & Field Santry

July 14, 2014October 6, 2014 Administrator

Update: Darragh Lynch had a strong run today in the 800m final, improving slightly on his heat time and finishing 8th in 1:52.23. Well done Darragh![spacer style=”1″] Update: Darragh Lynch qualifies for 800m final with a run of 1:52.9, placing second in the second of 4 heats. Final will take place at 2.30 tomorrow. [spacer style=”1″] Four Ennis Track athletes are preparing to compete in the national track and field championships in Santry on Saturday and Sunday next. On Saturday at 4.20, Darragh Lynch, Kevin Chesser, and Micheal Keane will run in the…

Morton Games Success

July 12, 2014October 6, 2014 Administrator

Two high-profile wins for Ennis Track athletes at the Morton Games Darragh Lynch and Kevin Mulcaire showed their true class at the Morton Games last night, both bringing home the gold in their respective events and a new 800m PB for Darragh. Congratulations to both athletes – you are an inspiration to our young runners. Results Men’s 800m B Darragh Lynch, Ennis Track, 01:52.18 Conor Walter, Leevale, 01:53.29 William Hughes, Thurles Crokes AC, 01:53.47 Results Junior Men’s Mile Kevin Mulcaire, Ennis Track, 04:14.14 Garry Campbell, Dunleer,04:14.94 Kevin Kelly, St Cocas, 04:23.66

Bronze at All-Ireland U23 Track & Field

July 6, 2014October 6, 2014 Administrator

At the recent All-Ireland Junior & U23 Track & Field Championships in Santry, Darragh Lynch had an outstanding performance winning him the bronze medal in the U23 Mens 1500m. His time of 3:59.38 was a new PB. Meanwhile his club mates Sean Collins and Laura Power put in solid performances with Sean coming fourth in the Junior 3000m steeplechase in a time of 10:17.17, while Laura was 7th in the Junior Ladies 1500m in a time of 4:55.07. Well done to all three, and watch this space – there’s lots more to come from these fine…