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Damien McLoughlin of Kerry Colleges Athletics Board presents the Best Boys and Girls School shields to Aoife O’Carroll and Aoibheann O’Brien of Mercy Mounthawk.
TRALEE schools enjoyed big success at the annual Kerry Colleges Track and Field Championships held in ideal conditions at An Riocht Athletic Track on Thursday last.
Around 400 athletes representing 15 secondary schools contested sprints, middle and long distance races; shot putt, long and high jumps, and to finish off the day, the ever-popular relays.
In the boys’ competition, Sean Mahony of St. Michaels, Listowel had a double in Minor 100m and long jump. In the Junior catagory, Jordan Kissane of Tralee CBS had a double in high jump and long jump and was second in 100m.
Gary Cronin of St. Brendans Killarney won gold in both 100m and 400m. Mercy Mounthawk were winners of the Shield for Best Boys School, with Tralee CBS second and St. Brendans Killarney third.
In the girls’ competition, Christine McCarthy of Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine Kenmare won both the Intermediate Long Jump and High Jump.
In the Senior category, Aoibheann O’Brien of Mercy Mounthawk was impressive in winning both 100m and Long Jump. Mercy Mounthawk won the Shield for Best Girls School, with Presentation Killarney coming second, and Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine Kenmare third.
Kerry Colleges Athletics Board would like to thank all officials who helped with the smooth running of the day’s events. Scroll down for photos by Adrienne McLoughlin and full results…
Jnr. boys 300m – 1. Sean McGrath, St. Josephs 2. Shogie O’Sullivan Intermediate School Killorglin 3. Malsor Xhemaili Tralee CBS.
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John Walsh, Tralee CBS, leads the field and goes on to win the Senior Boys 3000m.
Action from Minor Boys Shot Putt competition.
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Inter. boys 100m final.
Jnr. boys 100m – 1. Mervyn Shalemba MM 2. Jordan Kissane Tralee CBS 3. Sean McGrath St. Josephs Ballybunion.
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Senior girls 100m – 1. Aoibheann O’Brien MM 2. Aoife O’Carroll MM 3. Sarah Leahy Pres. Killarney.
Inter. boys 400m – 1. Darragh Lowth, Tralee CBS 2. Darragh Courtney MM 3. Luke O’Carroll MM.
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Senior boys 100m final.
Senior boys 100m – 1. Gary Cronin, St. Brendans Killarney. 2. Tomas Leen Tralee CBS 3. Rory O’Connor MM.
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RESULTS
Minor Boys
100m
1. Sean Mahony St. Michaels Listowel
2. Jimi Fenton Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne
3. Shane Og McGaley St. Pats Castleisland
300m
1. Jack O’Leary Scoil Phobal Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore
2. Darragh FlemingSt. Brendans Killarney
3. Cian McMahonSt. Brendans Killarney
1500m
1. Harry Byrne St. Brendans Killarney
2. Ben Murphy Scoil Phobal Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore
3. Jack O’LearyScoil Phobal Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore
Long Jump
1. Sean Mahony St. Michaels Listowel
2. Finn DábheisPobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne
3. Shane Og McGaley St. Pats, Castleisland
Shot Putt
1. Patrick Kearney St. Brendans, Killarney
2. Darren GriffinTralee CBS
3. Eoin O’Reilly St. Brendans, Killarney
Relay
1. St. Brendans, Killarney
2. Mercy Mounthawk
3. St. Pats, Castleisland
Junior Boys
100m
1. Mervyn Shalemba Mercy Mounthawk
2. Jordan Kissane Tralee CBS
3. Sean McGrath St. Josephs Ballybunion
300m
1. Sean McGrath St. Josephs Ballybunion
2. Shogie O’Sullivan Intermediate School Killorglin
3. Malsor Xhemaili Tralee CBS
1500m
1. Seán Pollmaan Daamen Mercy Mounthawk
2. Michael O’Reilly Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine, Kenmare
3. Ciarán Commane Tralee CBS
Long Jump
1. Jordan Kissane Tralee CBS
2. Colm Talbot Presentation Milltown
3. Adam Clarke Presentation Milltown
High Jump
1. Jordan Kissane Tralee CBS
2. Ronan PierceTralee CBS
3. Sean Walsh St. Josephs Ballybunion
Relay
1. Mercy Mounthawk
2. Tralee CBS
3. Intermediate School, Killorglin
Intermediate Boys
100m
1. Leon Shalemba Mercy Mounthawk
2. Luke O’CarrollMercy Mounthawk
3. Cillian GriffinMercy Mounthawk
400m
1. Darragh Lowth Tralee CBS
2. Darragh CourtneyMercy Mounthawk
3. Luke O’CarrollMercy Mounthawk
3000m
1. Cathal Fitzgibbon Mercy Mounthawk
2. Darragh O’LearySt. Brendans Killarney
3. Rory MurphyMercy Mounthawk
Long Jump
1. Luke O’Carroll Mercy Mounthawk
2. Darragh LowthTralee CBS
3. Michael TonyColaiste Ide & Iosaef, Abbeyfeale
Shot Putt
1. Dawid Siegel Tralee CBS
2. Cillian GriffinMercy Mounthawk
3. Ozdeniz KoyanPobalscoil Inbhear Sceine, Kenmare
Relay
1. St. Brendans Killarney
2. Mercy Mounthawk A
3. Mercy Mounthawk B
Senior Boys
100m
1. Gary Cronin St. Brendans Killarney
2. Tomás LeenTralee CBS
3. Rory O’ConnorMercy Mounthawk
400m
1. Gary Cronin St. Brendans Killarney
2. Micheál DevlinSt. Brendans Killarney
3. Tomás LeenTralee CBS
3000m
1. John Walsh Tralee CBS
2. Diarmuid O’ConnorMercy Mounthawk
3. Eoin MoynihanSt. Brendans, Killarney
Long Jump
1. Eoghan O’Buachalla Mercy Mounthawk
2. Corey KissaneSt. Brendans Killarney
3. Peter Paul SauerlandPobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne
High Jump
1. Darragh Courtney Mercy Mounthawk
2. Darragh LowthTralee CBS
3. Kianan O’DohertySt. Brendans Killarney
Relay
1. Tralee CBS
2. Mercy Mounthawk
3. St. Brendans Killarney
Minor Girls
100m
1. Ava Fitzmaurice Castleisland Community College
2. Brianna O’SullivanColaiste na Sceilge
3. Alice KallewaardPobalscoil Inbhear Sceine Kenmare
800m
1. Kerry Eager Intermediate School, Killorglin
2. Ava FitzmauriceCastleisland Community College
3. Alison LaneMercy Mounthawk
Long Jump
1. Katelyn Reid Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne
2. Rebecca FalveyMercy Mounthawk
3. Katie DunworthSt. Josephs Ballybunion
High Jump
1. Clionadh Daly Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine, Kenmare
2. Katelyn LeenMercy Mounthawk
3. Grace O’ConnorMercy Mounthawk
Relay
1. Mercy Mounthawk A
2. Presentation Killarney
3. Mercy Mounthawk B
Junior Girls
100m
1. Aoife Kerins Presentation Castleisland
2. Aoife O’SullivanIntermediate School, Killorglin
3. Jane LawlorPresentation Castleisland
800m
1. Muireann de Faoite Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine, Kenmare
2. Kate Murphy Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine, Kenmare
3. Aoife KerinsPresentation Castleisland
Long Jump
1. Anne Marie Pierse Colaiste Ide & Iosaef, Abbeyfeale
2. Jane LawlorPresentation Castleisland
3. Eilish Harteveld Presentation Listowel
Shot Putt
1. Katelyn Reid Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne
2. Kirby Anne RyanMercy Mounthawk
3. Siofra FoleyPresentation Killarney
Relay
1. Mercy Mounthawk
2. Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine, Kenmare
3. Presentation Killarney
Intermediate Girls
100m
1. Orla O’Reilly Mercy Mounthawk
2. Meabh McElligottMercy Mounthawk
3. Kate MurphyPresentation Killarney
800m
1. Shona O’Brien Presentation Milltown
2. Alyce O’ConnorPobalscoil Inbhear Sceine, Kenmare
3. Diana Nagle Mercy Mounthawk
Long Jump
1. Christine McCarthy Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine, Kenmare
2. Meath McElligott Mercy Mounthawk
3. Sadhbh Griffin Mercy Mounthawk
High Jump
1. Christine McCarthy Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine, Kenmare
2. Elizabeth StackPresentation Killarney
3. Ciara KennellyPresentation Killarney
Relay
1. Presentation Killarney
2. Mercy Mounthawk
3. Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine, Kenmare
Senior Girls
100m
1. Aoibheann O’Brien Mercy Mounthawk
2. Aoife O’CarrollMercy Mounthawk
3. Sarah LeahyPresentation Killarney
800m
1. Gillian O’Toole Intermediate School Killorglin
2. Clodagh EnrightPresentation Castleisland
3. Aoife Kelliher Presentation Killarney
Long Jump
1. Aoibheann O’Brien Mercy Mounthawk
2. Sarah Leahy Presentation Killarney
3. Aoife O’CarrollMercy Mounthawk
Shot Putt
1. Lauren O’Grady Mercy Mounthawk
2. Leanne CroninKillorglin Community College
3. Laura FitzmauricePresentation Castleisland
3000m
1. Anna Clifford Presentation Killarney
2. Sasha BrentTarbert Comprehensive
3. Maeve O’Sullivan Intermediate School Killorglin
Relay
1. Mercy Mounthawk
2. Presentation Killarney
3. Presentation Castleisland
Best Schools Awards
Boys’ Schools
1. Mercy Mounthawk 53 pts
2. Tralee CBS40 pts
3. St. Brendans Killarney38 pts
Girls’ Schools
1. Mercy Mounthawk 53 pts
2. Presentation Killarney28 pts
3. Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine23 pts
