Athletics Ireland and Sportsfile came to Lees Road to watch Ennis Track in action along with Frank Greally who was delighted to meet with Dean Casey who had just the weekend before smashed the record held by him for 51 years before Abdul and Dean beat it within one month. The following is the media release to this visit – In Ennis, there is a growing buzz around a certain community driven athletics club. Ennis Track Club has evolved over 30 years promoting athletics to the local community of Ennis,…
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Watch Dara and Kevin in Samokov
As our own Dara Chesser and Kevin Mulcaire prepare to face the best in Europe, we wish them the very best. We are tremendously proud of them! Kevin will compete in the Junior Men’s race – due to start at 8.48am Irish time. Dara’s race will start at 10.16am Irish time. You can watch both races on live stream here: [spacer style=”1″] Live Stream [spacer style=”1″] Irish Team in full Men’s Senior 1 Paul Pollock Annadale Striders A.C. Andy Hobdell 2 Mark Hanrahan Leevale A.C. Martin McCarthy 3 Mick Clohisey Raheny…
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Frankie Garrihy – 1999 – Frank was selected to run in the World Veteran Athletics Championship in Gateshead, England. He completed in the 5,000m and the 10,000m cross country championships in the M45 category. Gerard O’ Flaherty was Ireland’s representative in the 1,500m and 3,000m track events at the World Youth Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland in 1999 and in 1997 – Schools International held in Wales. (pictured below – wearing no 13 chasing Mo Farah) Niamh Markham – 2010 – Schools International held in Glasgow Scotland, 800m, 6th. 2010…
Read MoreA List of Ennis Track Internationals
The following Ennis Track Athletes have had the distinction of running for Ireland. Also listed are 2 of Ennis Track’s coaches who have worn the Irish singlet. Photos to follow Maria Carey Mary Dullaghan Aidan Carney Frankie Garrihy Rory Chesser Brian Markham Dara Chesser Liam Markham Veronica Colleran Niamh Markham Sean Collins Keviin Mulcaire Orla Coote Gerard O’ Flaherty Aisling Darcy Keith White Coaches Marie Roche (nee Gormley) David Courtney
Read MoreKevin Mulcaire
As Kevin Mulcaire gets ready to put on the Irish singlet for the second time this year, at the European Cross-Country Championships in Belgrade, here is a snapshot of his achievements thus far.[spacer style=”3″] 1st – Intermediate Boys Schools Competition Ireland (3000m) 1st – Intermediate Boys Schools Competition Munster (1500m) 1st – Intermediate Boys Schools Competition Munster (3000m) 1st – Boys Under 17 Cross-Country Ireland (3000m) 1st – Boys Under 17 Cross-Country Ireland (1500m) 1st – Boys Under 18 Cross-Country Munster 1st – Boys Under 18 Cross-Country Ireland 3rd –…
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