Munster track and field Championships. 

In Templemore on June 11/12, we had 33 athletes competing from u9 to u13 in different events from sprints, sprint hurdles, middle distance, long jump, high jump, turbo Javelin, Javelin, shot putt and relays.

We saw Aria Collins u10 getting gold in long jump and sprints; Robyn gold in javelin; Jace Flynn u11 bronze in long jump; Alannah Crossan u12 getting silver in high jump.

In the team events we have Aria Collins and Sadie lynch qualified in long jump and sprints. Jace Flynn and Tommy Moynihan qualified in long jump.  U9 relay team and u12 relay team.
These athletes have qualified for the nationals in tullamore on sat 2nd of July. Congratulations.

 

IT has been a busy January for Tralee Harriers Athletic Club, as the athletes set off on their journey to glory in both Indoor and Track and Field.

The club didn’t have to wait too long for the first round of medals to come in, with the Juvenile Pentathlons & Junior, Senior and Master individual events happening on the first two weekends in the Month

The athletes achieved the following honours over a fortnight at Munster Indoor Events

Patsy O’Connor Masters athlete… Triple Gold in the Shot, Weight for Distance & High Jump

Ger Henry Master Athlete… Gold in the 60m, Silver in the 200m and Long jump

Aoibheann O’Brien U23 Athlete… Double Gold in 60m and Long Jump setting a new record for the age group

Rachel Bowler Junior athlete… Bronze in Long Jump, Silver in Triple Jump & Silver in Senior Long jump

Orla O’Reilly Junior athlete…. Silver in Junior 60m and Gold in the Senior 60m

Elinor Dennison Junior athlete… Bronze in the Senior 60m and 4th in both the Junior and Senior Long Jump

Luke O’Carroll Junior athlete…. Bronze in the Junior Long Jump, Silver as part of Junior Relay

Basit Oyebanji Junior athlete… Did well in individual events and gained a Silver in the Junior Relay

Owen Healy Junior Athlete… Did well in Individual events and gained a Silver in the Junior Relay

Oisin Spillane Junior Athlete… Took the Bronze in the 1500m and gained a Silver in the Junior Relay

Leanne Cronin Junior Athlete…. Did well in both her Junior and Senior Shots

Cathal Fitzgibbon Junior Athlete… did well in his opening run in the Senior 800m setting a decent time of 2.08

Two Tralee Harriers athletes attend National Level Events this month.

Jordan Kissane returned to Munster to take part in the U16 Combined Events taking the silver medal, he then followed this up with a fine performance at the Irish Life Health National Combined Events in Athlone on Saturday 20th January. Jordan set a new PB in the Long Jump 5.58m helping to him to take the Silver medal after a fine run the 800m.

Cillian Griffin U17 has had a busy month. He opened his 2018 season with Gold in the U18 Pentathlon in Nenagh, along with Silver in the Junior Boys 4*200m relay, and 4th in the Junior 60m and bronze in the Senior 60m.

He took Silver in the Junior Triple Jump and Bronze in both the Senior Long Jump with new PB of 6.31 and the Senior 200m.

At the Irish Life Health National Combined Events in Athlone on Saturday 20th January he performed very well setting two new PB’s in the Hurdles of 9.01sec, and a height of 1.70m in the High Jump He finished in Third taking a well deserved bronze medal.

Tralee Harriers congratulate Rachel Bowler on being selected by the Juvenile Committee of the Athletic Association of Ireland as the Juvenile Star of the Year for County Kerry at the Emerald Crystal National Star Awards.. This is great recognition of Rachel’s achievements in 2017. This is the second year in a row to receive this honour.

Next up is the Munster Juvenile events from U9 to U19. These will take place in February and it is sure to be one where medals will come a plenty.

Training plan for this week is as follows…

Tralee Harriers weekly report from Paul Griffin

Competitions 

1.      Munster Senior and Masters 

Tralee Harriers athletes were in Cork on Sunday 11th at the Munster Senior and Masters Track and Field Championships.

With horrendous conditions for all athletes high winds and heavy showers our athletes did very well to stay grounded and give it their all.

Patsy O’Connor threw everything in all his throws today and brought home 4 gold in the O60, Shot, Discus, Javelin and WFD, not alone gaining 4 gold, he also set three new records

Discus              Old Record was 35.21 from 2014       New record 40.54

Javelin            Old Record was 30.98 from 2008     New Record 40.04

Shot                 Old Record was 11.04 from 2008       New Record 13.16.

Leading the way for all up and coming athletes. Well done to a true athletic inspiration.

Son Alan, tried to match Dad, and did very well taking gold in the senior Discus and Bronze in Senior Shot

Martin Flaherty brought home Double gold in the O50 Discus and WFD

Rachel Bowler brought home Silver in the Senior Triple and 4th in the Senior Long Jump

Well done to everyone who took part.

2.      U9-U13 Munsters 

The Irish Life Health Munster U9 – U13 Track and field Championships took place at the Lees Road Sports Complex in Ennis co. Clare over the bank holiday weekend

The standard was very high this year with some great performances over the two days. 24 athletes attended the championships with all of them performing very well despite the rain and wind that blighted the two days.

It was two days of some very big highs, an odd low moment but most of all great fun, lots of smiling, laughing, gritted teeth, joys of new pbs, bottle flipping, determined running, short lived disappointments, spiked ankles and medicine made from spittle, chocolate covered faces, gammy legs (mine), fighting for the line, hoarse voices, followed by questionable looks from other attendees at our cheering, (mine again) delight at friends achievements, hugs and high fives and The Muppets wanting to stay U14 for a few years.

The following club athletes won medals and the U13’s taking spots at nationals

Young Sean Murphy brought home the Kingdoms and Clubs only Gold medal. Sean competed in the U9 Turbo Javelin wining with over a two meter lead ahead of the field with a throw of 15. 87

A Team Bronze went to Conor Crean and Fionnan Ryan in the U11 Turbo Javelin with Fionnan throwing above 18M and Conor mid 13’s. They two were smiling like chesser cats all day, probably slept that way too.

In the championship events Cathal Murphy competed in the U13 Javelin, battling the strong cross winds he settled for the silver medal only a few cm’s behind the winner. We are hoping for calm conditions on the 8th July

Paddy Falvey set a new PB and was awarded bronze on the dreaded Count-back in the U13 high jump with a leap of 1.45m. This is fast becoming a favoured event of Paddy’s and he is gung ho to get his butt and training leg over the 1.50 bar.

Darragh Cunnane took on the U13 hurdles battled hard for the line coming off the last hurdle taking 4th place on the dip and a spot on the National start list.

Other athletes in action..

Rachel O Mahoney U12 Competed in the following events. High Jump finishing in 7th with a jump of 1.10m, 9th in the Long jump with a new pb and jump of 3.67. 600m finishing in 16th on 1.59.99 Rachel also competed in the 60m and the U12 relay.

Lucy O’Connor U11 competed in the following events, in the 60m sprint she was 2nd in her heat and finished 6th overall on time of 9.49, in the long jump she finished 10th on 3.40. Lucy ran the last leg in both the U11 and U12 relays.

Grace O’Donnell U11 competed in the 60m finishing in 17th on 9.79s she jumped really well in the Long Jump taking 12th on 3.35m , Grace ran a great leg of the relay brining the girls back into contention.

Caoimhe Murphy U11 competed in the 60m finishing in 23rd on 9.87, she also took part in the Long jump reaching 18th on 3.22m Caoimhe started the relay giving the girls a fighting change

Eoin Moriarty U11 competed in the 600m finishing in 15th on 2.00.51 also taking on the 60m finishing in 31st on 10.04. eoin ran the second leg of the relay and pulled the boys back into middle of pack

Jack Collins U9 competed in the 300m finishing in 17th 59.71, Jack was due to take part in the 60m but alas fell ill before the race. Jack will rest before attending the St. Brendan’s open sports in Ardfert Today.

Rachel Mulgrew U12 competed in the 600m and made the final 14, where she ran very well finishing in 12th overall, she also competed in the Long jump taking 17th with jump of 3.49, in the 60m she ran well but was outside the qualifying times Rachel ran the opening leg of the relay handing over to Sorcha.

Ellen Collins U11 competed in the turbo javelin finishing in 12th on 8.66 and in the 60m she finished 19th on 9.83s Ellen ran in 3rd position in the relay and ran a great bend

Ciara Gallagher U11 Competed in the Turbo javelin finishing in 13th with a throw of 8.59, in the Long Jump she jumped 2.07 finishing in 51st. Ciara was a sub on the relay team.

David Walsh U10 competed in the 600m and with a time of 1.53.10 he finished in 26th, in the 60m he finished in 27th with a time of 10.32, David ran a fantastic last leg of the U10 relay .

Bobby Byrne, U13, Placed in 8th in the high jump with a jump on 1.20m he also competed in the 60m on Saturday making the Semi finals he picked up an injury and had to pull out. Bobby returned Sunday and took part in the Javelin finishing in 12th on a throw of 14.44. Bobby gathered his energy and rested his leg and ran the third leg of Relay getting the baton cleanly to Darragh.

Fionnan Ryan U11 took part in the Turbo javelin where he finished 4th and along with Conor Crean took the team bronze. In the 600m he finished 19th on 2.02.18 Fionnan ran the third leg of the relay handing over to Tadhg.

Shane Crossan U11 competed in the 600m Shane battled hard and finished in a time of 2.15 in 32nd in the Turbo Javelin he threw well but the wind was against him on all throws he finished in 21st with 11.96. Shane ran a great opening leg to the relay.

Lucy Mulgrew U11 competed in the long jump reaching a jump of 2.44 and 49th place, in the 60m she clocked a time of 10.30 and placed in 38th place, She was also a sub on the U11 team

Sean Murphy U9 after taking the Gold in the Turbo Javelin, Sean took on the long jump, he placed in 24th with jump of 2.73m

Paddy Falvey U13 had a great championships after taking the bronze in the high jump he went on to finish 7th in the long jump on a jump of 4.27m, he Made the semi finals of the 60m and finished in 6th in the final of the hurdles in a time of 12.72. Paddy ran the first leg of the Relay handing over to Cathal.

Sorcha Casey U12, was another athlete who did very well. In the 60m she was just outside of qualifying for the semis, in the long jump she jumped 3.54 finishing in 12th. In the 600m she finished in 19th with 2.02c Sorcha ran a truly great 2nd leg of the relay pulling up 4 places.

Cillian Griffin Jr U10 took part in the 500m where he finished in 34th in 1.59.36. he also jumped well in the long jump with a jump of 2.57. Cillian ran the first leg of the Relay and set the boys up for a great run

Cathal Murphy U13 while the Javelin is Cathal’s thing. He also took on a few more events. He took part in the Shot Put with a throw of 5.76m placing 13th Cathal made the finals of the Hurdles finishing 8th in 13.49, Cathal Ran the second leg of the Relay trying hard to keep up with the bigger sprinters.

Ben Horgan U10 competed in the Turbo Javelin finishing in 11 with throw of 11.55, taking on the Long jump he tried hard and with a jump of 3.00m he took 35th place. Ben ran the 2nd leg of the relay, and ran very well.

Tadhg Healy U11 competed in the 60m in 10.28 finishing in 40th doing better in the 600m he finished in 12th in the field in a time of 1.57.11. Tadhg ran the last leg of the relay and flew home to pull the boys up in the rankings

Jack Costello U10 was very lively and all set to compete in the 60m. He ran well finishing in 20th in 10.14, moving to the long jump he gritted teeth and finishing in 36th with a jump of 2.98, Jack ran the Third leg of the Relay picking up from Ben.

Conor Crean U11 was delighted with his Turbo Javelin team medal with Fionnan having come 15th with a throw of 13.76m. He also took part in the 60m he ran a good time for him finishing 47th in a time of 11.45. Conor was the Sub on the relay

Darragh Cunnane, U13 had a good championships having only taken up hurdles a short time ago he finished in 4th getting a place at nationals he also competed in the 60ms running well in his heat falling short of the semi’s in the Javelin he came 11th with throw of 16.56, in the Long Jump he finished 15th with a Jump of 3.88m. Darragh ran the last leg of the Relay and proved that he is an all round athlete.

Tralee Harriers AC congratulates all the 24 athletes who took part and wishes them continued success for the rest of the season and for many many more years to come.

3.      Irish Schools Nationals

On Saturday 3rd June in Tullamore the Irish Life Health National Schools Finals took place. There was a good turn out from Kerry Schools with Mercy Mounthawk taking the Best Seniors Girls School Award, and the Junior boys took second spots.

Top performer and school of the day was Mercy Mounthawk’s with Mervyn Shalemba who took the Junior 100m and 200m titles in fine style.

Aoibheann O’Brien took the Senior Girls Long jump title with a new pb of 5.87m.
Lauren O’Grady brought home the Bronze in the Senior Discus.

The senior Girls relay put in a gusty run just to be beaten in the last few strides coming home with Silver.

Also from Mercy Mounthawk and just short of the medals were Rachel Bowler Senior Triple Jump, Darragh Courtney Inter High Jump, Aaron Malik Inter Discus, Cathal Fitzgibbon Inter 1500m, Lauren O’Grady in Hammer, the Junior Boys relay finished in 4th place.

Well done to one and all…

Leaving and Junior CERT

Tralee Harriers would like to wish the following athletes the greatest of success with their exams over the coming days.

Remember, this is difficult, and the stress and pain and tough times you are going through will pass… It’ll pass like a kidney stone… but it’ll pass!!!

Aoife O’Carroll, Aoibheann O’Brien, Luke O Carroll, Fergal O Brien, Sean Quilter, Jack Falvey Cathal Fitzgibbon Louis Byrne, Oisín Spillane, Harry Emerson Cian Wall/O Halloran, Ava O’Mahoney, Andrew O Connell Basit Oyebanji, Aaron Malik, Darragh Courtney,

Upcoming events 

1.      U14 to U19 Munster Championships 17th /18th June CIT Cork

2.      Kerry Community Games  24th / 25th June Castleisland

3.      Kerry Primary School Sports 28th June 6pm Castleisland

4.      National Juniors & U23’s 1st July Tullamore

5.      National Masters 2nd July Tullamore

6.      Day 1 Kerry U9-U16 Championships 2nd July Castleisland

7.      Day2 Kerry U9-U16 Championships 5th July Castleisland

Training Up dates

Last week of training for those attending Munsters

1.      All U9 – U14 athletes will Train on Tuesday and Thursday ONLY

2.      200m Sprint Training Tuesday 6.30-7.30 with Dara

3.      Long Jump Training Wednesday 6pm to 7.30pm with Paul

4.      GYM session with Michelle all the usual suspects. 7.30-830

5.      Friday evening, 7-8pm relay baton work. All U16’s and 17 have to attend where possible.

See Facebook for more details

Best of Luck to the following athletes who compete this coming weekend

Rachel Bowler, Louis Byrne, Katelyn Cashman, Conor Commane, Cathal Fitzgibbion, Cillian Griffin, Owen Healy,  Jordan Kissane, Hannah Mitchell, Darragh Murphy, Luke O’Carroll, Andrew O’Connell. Roise O’Donnell, Colm O’Heartain, Orla, O’Reilly, Basit Oyebanji, Mervyn Shalemba, Oisin Spillane, Cian Wall, Tony White.

 

Competition News

Last weekend saw three Tralee Harriers athletes head for Morton Stadium in Santry, Co. Dublin, for the Irish Life Health National Combined Events and the AAI Games.

Two athletes competed on Saturday in the combined events, and although the weather was only suitable for the two ducks that took advantage of the pool that developed in the infield they brought home the medals.

Following a two and half hour delay, Cillian Griffin took the silver in the U16 age group on 2656 points setting a new PB in the 800m with training buddy and team mate Jordan Kissane taking the bronze in the U15 age group with 2493 points again setting a new PB in the 800m.

On Sunday and with far better weather Clare Fitzgerald was in action at the AAI Games.  Clare once again took the title in the discus with a throw of 50.78m,

Thursday 1st June sees Tralee Harriers AC hosting the Tralee Primary Schools Sports in their training grounds. Gate open at 5.30, First event goes off at 6pm.

This event is open to all Tralee Primary school pupils with the winners going forward to County Finals later in June. Gate charge of €3.00 for all children.

This Saturday 3rd June Jordan Kissane in the Junior Long and High Jump, Aoife O’Carroll 400m and Senior Relay, Cathal Fitzgibbon Inter 1500m, Rachel Bowler Triple Jump and Senior Relay, Aoibheann O’Brien Long Jump and Senior Relay, Orla O’Reilly Senior Relay and the Mounthawk Junior Boys Relay Team are competing at the Nationals Schools Championship, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. The Club wishes the boys the very best of luck.

On Saturday and Sunday 3rd /4th June 26 Athletes from the U9-U13 age groups will travel to Ennis Co. Clare to take part in their Munster championships This is going to be a tough but fun event and one all the athletes have been training hard for. Good luck to one and all.
Upcoming events

Munster Championships for the U9 –U13 takes place on 3rd and 4th June, in Ennis, Co. Clare.

St. Brendan’s AC Ardfert will host their open sports on Monday 5th June 1pm at the Sports Field in the village. U6-U14 all athletes should attend this event.

Munster U14-U19 Track and Field Championships 17th & 18th June. Cit Cork. Get entries into Margaret ASAP

Training

This week’s Training (Weather permitting)

Tuesday 30th May
6.30 to 7.30

Tralee Harriers Training Grounds Dan Spring Rd

Inviting all athletes Munster bound

U 9 – U 11 Training with Linda, Una & Fiona

U 12 – U 14 Training with Mary Fitz, Gina, Mary C & Paul

U 15 – U 23 Training with Dara

Bring water, towel and Proper Footwear SPIKES NEEDED!!!

Thursday 1st June

Tralee Primary School Sports

Gates open at 5.30,

First race 6.pm

€3.00 per athlete

Friday 2nd June

7pm — 8.30pm

Tralee Harriers Training Grounds

U12 – U14 Training with Paul, last prep before Munsters

U15—U23 Training with Mike/Dara

For all athletes preparing for Munster Championships

Bring Water and Proper Footwear SPIKES NEEDED!!!

Saturday 3rd June

Best of luck to the 26 Athletes competing at the Munster U9-U13 Championships, Lee’s Road Sports complex, Ennis Co. Clare

Best of luck to Jordan Kissane, Aoife O’Carroll, Cathal Fitzgibbon, Rachel Bowler, Aoibheann O’Brien, Orla O’Reilly and the Mounthawk Junior Boys Relay Team competing at the Nationals Schools Championship, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

Sunday 4th June “Maybe be cancelled”

Various Starting Times 10am to 1pm

Tralee Harriers Training Grounds

Training with Patsy @ 10am Throwers Munster Athletes ONLY (10am Discus/Hammer/12pm Javelin/Shot)

U12 -U14 /St. Brendan’s Training with Paul Munster athletes ONLY Sprints, Long Jump, Hurdles, 11am

U15—U23 and St. Brendan’s Training with Mike & Marie…  Jumps and Sprints

Training with Brendan Middle Distance 11am

Bring Water, Snacks and Proper Footwear SPIKES NEEDED!!!

 

Monday 5th

St. Brendans AC‘s Open Sports, 1pm, The sportsfields, Ardfert.

Tiny – U14 all athletes should attend this event and Support our neighbouring club.

 

ALL ATHLETES INTENDING ON COMPETING AT UPCOMING MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIPS SHOULD BE ATTENDING THE FRIDAY AND SUNDAY SESSIONS U12 – U19

THESE SESSIONS HAVE BEEN PUT ON FOR YOUR BENEFIT. COACHES ARE PUTTING IN EXTRA HOURS TO HELP YOU GET TO MUNSTERS AND NATIONALS…

PLEASE AVAIL OF THEM.

Tralee Harriers Weekly update

Competition News

The Munster Schools Track Field championships were held last on Saturday 20th May, in Cork’s CIT track

The day was filled with outstanding performances from all Kerry schools. Mercy Mounthawk won the Overall Senior Girls School, as well as the Junior Boys schools.

Several of the clubs athletes were involved over many events;

Rachel Bowler was the only club gold medallist, taking the Senior Triple Jump title, while Jordan Kissane was a double medal winner with bronze in the Junior Long and High Jumps.

The Mercy Mounthawk Senior Girls Relay team were the stars of the day for the club, they took home gold while breaking a 29yr old record. The Inter Boys relay narrowly missed out on a spot at National.

Congratulations to all who took part with many of them competing out of age.

Nationals will be held on Saturday 3rd June in Tullamore and the club wishes everyone competing, the very best of luck and look forward to seeing some great results. Pics will be available on the Tralee Harriers AC Facebook page when sent through to PRO.

Munster Schools Results for athletes from Tralee Harriers are as follows

Junior Girls

Competing but outside medals

Relay Mercy Mounthawk

Junior Boys Medal Winners

Relays 1st Mercy Mount Hawk

Long Jump 3rd Jordan Kissane (Tralee CBS)

High Jump 3rd Jordan Kissane (Tralee CBS)

Also competing but outside medals

Javelin Niall Fitzmaurice (Tralee CBS)

Inter Girls

Competing but outside medals

100m & 200m Orla O’Reilly (Mercy Mounthawk)

Inter Boys Medal Winners

Relay 3rd. Mercy Mounthawk, Darragh Courtney, (St. B’s) Cillian Griffin, Basit Oyebanji & Luke O’Carroll

1500m 3rd Cathal Fitzgibbon (Mercy Mounthawk)

Also competing but outside medals

1500m Steeplechase Oisin Spillane (Mercy Mounthawk)

Long Jump and 200m Cillian Griffin (Mercy Mounthawk)

Shot Put Basit Oyebanji (Mercy Mounthawk)

Hammer Luke O Carroll (Mercy Mounthawk)

Senior Girls Medal Winners

Relay 1st Mercy Mounthawk  and record breakers…Orla O’Reilly, Aoibheann O’Brien, Rachel Bowler, Aoife O’Carroll.

Triple Jump 1st Rachel Bowler (Mercy Mount Hawk) also competed in the Long Jump

400m 2nd Aoife O’Carroll (Mercy Mount Hawk)

Long Jump 2nd Aoibheann O’Brien (Mercy Mount Hawk) also Competed in the 100m

Upcoming events

1.      Jordan Kissane and Cillian Griffin head to Santry in Dublin on Saturday 27th May for the Irish Health Life National Combined Events. The Club wishes the boys the very best of luck.

2.      Farranfore Maine Valley AC will host their open sports on Sunday 28th May 2pm at the GAA grounds in the village. U6-U16 all athletes should attend this event

3.      Munster Championships for the U9 –U13 takes place on 3rd and 4th June, get your entries before Thursday 25th. U9-U11 can do two events and a relay, U12/13 can do up to 6 events and relay. Names need to be given as closing date is upon us. There is no late entry.

4.      St. Brendan’s AC’ Host their Open Sports on Monday 5th June ain Ardfert… details to follow.

Training

This week’s Training (Weather permitting)

 

6.30 in Mercy Mounthawk’s Secondary Schools Sports Fields

Tuesday 23rd May

6.30 to 7.30

Tralee Harriers Training Grounds Dan Spring Rd

Inviting all athletes Munster bound

U 9 – U 11 Training with Linda, Una & Fiona

U 12 – U 14 Training with Mary Fitz, Gina, Mary C & Paul

U 15 – U 23 Training with Dara

Bring water, towel and Proper Footwear SPIKES NEEDED!!!

Thursday 25th May

6.30pm to 7.30pm

Upstairs CBS The Green Gym for U15-U23’s

6.30pm to 7.30pm

Tralee Harriers Training Grounds Dan Spring Rd (If Dry)

Downstairs at the Gym in CBS The Green (If Raining)

Athletes born in 2009, 2008, 2007 U9’s to U11

7.30pm to 8.30pm

Tralee Harriers Training Grounds Dan Spring Rd

Athletes Born 2006 2005 2004  U12 to U14

Bring Water and Proper Footwear SPIKES NEEDED!!!

Friday 26th May

7pm — 8.30pm

Tralee Harriers Training Grounds

U12 – U14 Training with Coaches to be Confirmed…

U15—U23 Training with Mike/Dara

For all athletes preparing for Munster Championships

Bring Water and Proper Footwear SPIKES NEEDED!!!

Saturday 27th May

High Jump Training Suspended due to athletes competing at nationals

Best of luck to Jordan Kissane & Cillian Griffin competing at the  Irish Life Health Nationals Combined Events, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin.

Sunday 28th May

Various Starting Times 10am to 1pm

Tralee Harriers Training Grounds

Training with Patsy @ 10am Throwers Munster Athletes ONLY (10am Discus/Hammer/12pm Javelin/Shot)

U12 -U14 /St. Brendan’s Training with Paul Munster athletes ONLY Sprints, Long Jump, Hurdles, 11am

U15—U23 and St. Brendan’s Training with Mike & Marie…  Jumps and Sprints

Training with Brendan Middle Distance 11am

Bring Water, Snacks and Proper Footwear SPIKES NEEDED!!!

Farranfore Maine Valley AC‘s Open Sports, 2pm, The GAA Grounds, Farranfore.

U9 – U16 all athletes should attend this event and Support our neighbouring club.

ALL ATHLETES INTENDING ON COMPETING AT UPCOMING MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIPS SHOULD BE ATTENDING THE FRIDAY AND SUNDAY SESSIONS U12 – U19

THESE SESSIONS HAVE BEEN PUT ON FOR YOUR BENEFIT. COACHES ARE PUTTING IN EXTRA HOURS TO HELP YOU GET TO MUNSTERS AND NATIONALS…

PLEASE AVAIL OF THEM.

 

Competition News

The North Munster Schools Track Field championships were held last week, on Tuesday 9th, Ennis Track hosted the first day with UL Track hosting the Second day on Thursday 11th.

Both days were blessed with very fine weather with several athletes gaining the much loathed farmers tan. Outstanding performances came quick and fast from the Schools of North Kerry and the training from the affiliated Athletic Clubs shone through.

Several of the clubs athletes were involved in relays with Mercy Mounthawk Inter Boys and Senior Girls being the stars of the day

Many of the athletes have qualified in several events including the crowd loving relays, and now have to whittle down to two events for the Munster Championships being held in Cork’s CIT track on Saturday May 20th..

North Munster Results are as follows
Junior Girls

Relay 2nd Mercy Mounthawk 56.5

 

Junior Boys

Long Jump 2nd Jordan Kissane (Tralee CBS) 5.50 3

High Jump 2nd Jordan Kissane (Tralee CBS) 1.65

Javelin 2nd Niall Fitzmaurice (Tralee CBS) 27.48

Relays 1st Mercy Mount Hawk, 47.2, 2nd Tralee CBS 47.9

 

Inter Girls

100m 2nd Orla O’Reilly (Mercy Mount Hawk) 11.7

200m 3rd Orla O’Reilly (Mercy Mount Hawk) 25.7

 

Inter Boys

1500m 2nd Cathal Fitzgibbon (Mercy Mount Hawk) 4:31.1 3

1500m Steeplechase 2nd Oisin Spillane (Mercy Mount Hawk) 5:09 3rd Cathal Fitzgibbon (Mercy Mount Hawk) 5:17

Long Jump 3rd Cillian Griffin (Mercy Mount Hawk) 5.94

Hammer 1st Luke O Carroll (Mercy Mount Hawk) 25.81

Relay 1st. Mercy Mounthawk 56.7

 

Senior Girls

100m 2nd Aoife O’Carroll (Mercy Mount Hawk) 11.7,

200m 2nd Aoife O’Carroll (Mercy Mount Hawk) 25.9

400m 2nd Aoife O’Carroll (Mercy Mount Hawk) 60.9

Long Jump 2nd Rachel Bowler (Mercy Mount Hawk) 4.92

Triple Jump 2nd Rachel Bowler (Mercy Mount Hawk) 10.17

Relay 1st Mercy Mounthawk 46.7

Radio Kerry’s Full Breakfast and Tralee Harriers AC’s Javelin Challenge

Elaine Kinsella and Andrew Morrissey of Kerry’s Full Breakfast took on the Tralee Harriers AC Javelin Challenge on Tuesday evening last.

After some very enthusiastic and comedic coaching by our National Masters Champion and throws Coach Patsy O’Connor, Elaine and Andrew took on brothers Daragh (13) and Cathal (11) Murphy.

First two rounds were obstacle challenges where they all had to throw the javelins through Hoops set at different distances from the throwing line.
The final round consisted of normal free throw with both Andrew and Elaine hitting the late teens and very early 20’s Daragh produced 3 throws in mid it late 20’s with Cathal stealing the show with a massive 31.40 and a new PB.

We would like to thank the Dynamic Duo from Kerry’s Full Breakfast, for coming down and highlighting the good work Tralee Harriers does with athletics and the children in the Tralee area. They really got stuck in and gave it their all, though sadly were put to shame by an 11yr old. (12 tomorrow, Happy Birthday Cathal)

Thank you to everyone who helped out on the evening and to all the kids and parents who cheered on the 4 contestants

If you would like to come down and have an athletics challenge, please contact any of the coaches and we will be delighted to have any of your companies, businesses and offices organise a challenge. Great for team building and getting some motivation back into the work place.

See Tralee Harriers AC and Radio Kerry’s Facebook page for the video.

Any questions please contact Paul on 083-4201475

Upcoming events

1.         Munster Schools Track and Field finals take place on Saturday 20th May at CIT track in cork City start time is 9am. Anyone who wishes to go to support the athletes will be delighted to hear your cheers.

2.         Jordan Kissane and Cillian Griffin head to Santry in Dublin on Saturday 27th May for the Irish Health Life National Combined Events. The Club wishes the boys the very best of luck.

3.         Farranfore Maine Valley host their open sports on Sunday 28th May at the GAA grounds in the village. U8-U16 all athletes should attend this event

4.         Munster Championships for the U9 –U13 takes place on 3rd and 4th June, get your entries in ASAP. U9-U11 can do two events and a relay, U12/13 can do up to 6 events and relay. Names need to be given as closing date is upon us. There is no late entry.

 

There is training on Fridays and Sundays in our training grounds for athletes normally attending Squads,

This training is now open to all athletes that are bound for Munster championship U12-U19

At 10am it’s Throws (Discus, Hammer, Shot) with Patsy and his helpers

From 11am its Sprints, Middle distance, Hurdles and some Long Jumping

From 12 noon it’s Javelin with Patsy.

Please be aware that there will be some Discus/Hammer taking place and you are all asked to stay away from the centre of the field.

ALL ATHLETES INTENDING ON COMPETING AT UPCOMING MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIPS SHOULD BE ATTENDING THE FRIDAY AND SUNDAY SESSIONS U12 – U19

THESE SESSIONS HAVE BEEN PUT ON FOR YOUR BENEFIT. COACHES ARE PUTTING IN EXTRA HOURS TO HELP YOU GET TO MUNSTERS AND NATIONALS…

PLEASE AVAIL OF THEM.

Tralee Harriers Weekly Report.

It was a busy few weeks for Tralee Harriers athletes with open sports for the U9-U16 and Munster Championships for Juniors  (U17-20) and U 23’s as well as the Juvenile Pentathlons held in Waterford.

Open sports were held in Castleisland hosted by Gneeveguilla AC. There was a huge turn from the club with many competing at their first event. The day was bright and a lot of fun was had with many of the athletes bringing home well deserved trophies. Tralee Harriers would like to extend our thanks to Gneeveguilla AC on hold a great event, and look forward to attending again next year.

Leevale AC held their open sports in CIT track in Cork City. Only one athlete attended this event and preformed well. Setting new bench marks for the coming Track and Field outdoor season.

Waterford RSC hosted the Munster Junior, U23’s and the Juvenile Pentathlons. This event was not as supported by athletes as in previous years and although the club did well there could have been a better turn out.

Results of the above events are listed below.

 

1. Tralee Harriers offer a huge well done to Derek Griffin; who competed in the London Marathon. It is a gruelling event, Derek was in fine form throughout the race but the last few miles took it out of him and despite having a stitch he keep going finishing the race in 2.43.59. Derek was the 15th Irish person home on the day

Superb running from this up and coming senior athlete, there is certainly much more to come from Derek this year.
2. Training turns up a few notches this week with Munsters only 5 weeks away. Relay trails will commence next Thursday 4th May. All athletes that would like to make a Munster relay Team. Please give their names to Linda and Paul at coming sessions.
3. U9-U13 Munsters is held on the 3rd / 4th June in Ennis Co. Clare.  And U14 to U19 is on the 17th / 18thJune in CIT Cork.
4. Works resume on the grounds in the coming weeks, finishing off the flood lights and completion of the 4 lane 100m and long jump run ups. This is a welcome announcement with the closure of the track in Castleisland for resurfacing.
5. Tralee Harriers were recipients of a cheque of €146.00 from Tesco as part of their Local Community Fund.  These monies will go some way to helping to replace some of the much needed equipment for both club training and the Primary Schools Links Programme. Thank you to all in Tesco for the generous cheque.

This week’s Winners

On Saturday 7 athletes attended the Munster Junior, U23 Track and Field Championships along with the Munster Juvenile Pentathlons

All 7 athletes claimed medals.

Jordan Kissane Won Gold in the U15 Pentathlons
Solange Carla Won Gold in the U23 Triple Jump
Cillian Griffin took Silver in the U16 Pentathlon
Rachel Bowler took Bronze in the Junior Triple
Aoife O’Carroll Took Bronze in the Junior 100m and 4th in 200m
Aoibheann O’Brien took Bronze in the Junior Long Jump and was 4th in the 100m
Orla O’Reilly joined the other Junior Girls and gave them a great start and aided their 3rd place finish in the 4*100m Junior relay.

On Sunday two open sports took place. Leevale held their 50th Anniversary event in CIT Cork, and Gneeveguilla AC held their open sports in Castleisland.

Cillian Griffin travelled to Cork to get some competition ahead of the upcoming schools and Munster championships.
He did very well taking Silver in the U16 100m sprint just piped on the line. (time to follow)
He was third in the 100m Hurdles (I recon he was second but I am slightly biased), he was also third in the Javelin.
He finished 4th in the High Jump.
He is improving all the time and the coming season is looking bright for him.
The Gneeveguilla open sports was held in An Riocht Today..There was a great turnout from the club with over 40 athletes competing. Competition was keen with many other clubs in the Kingdom turning up. The report back is that all the kids had a fantastic time and are looking forward to their next outing.

Below are the results

Individual Events

Alannah Crossan
U7 1st 60m
1st Turbo Javelin

Blaithin Casey
U7 3rd Turbo Javelin

Sean Murphy
U9 1st Turbo Javelin
3rd Long Jump

Lucy O Connor
U11 2nd 60m
1st Long Jump
2nd 200m (U12)

Caoimhe Murphy
U11 3rd Long Jump

Kai Seino
U11 3rd Long Jump

Sorcha Casey
U12 2nd 80m

Bobby Byrne
U13 1st 80m (with arm in a cast)

Paddy Falvey
U13 2nd 80m
1st Long Jump

Darragh Cunnane
U13 3rd Long Jump

Tony White
U14 3rd 100m
2nd Shot
3rd 200m

Darragh Murphy
U14 3rd Shot

Grace O Loughlin
U14 3rd 800m

Grace O Connor
U14 2nd Shot

Holly Smith
U14 3rd 100m

Conor Commane
U15 1st 100m
1st Long Jump

Rebecca O Connor
U15 1st 100m

Andrew O Connell
Jun 1st 100m
2nd 800m

Louis Byrne
Jun 1st 800m
3rd 100m

Relays
U9 Boys 2nd
U10 Boys 2nd
U11 Girls 1st
U13 Boys 1st and 3rd

See photos below…

Upcoming events,

May 9/11th                 North Munster Schools Track and Field Ennis and UL

May 20th                    Munster Schools Track and Field, CIT Cork

May 27th                     Irish Life Health National Combined Events, Santry Dublin

May 28th                     Farranfore Maine Valley Open Sports

June 1st                       Tralee Primary School Sports, Tralee Harriers Training Grounds

June 3rd                       National Schools Track and Field, Tullamore

June 3rd/4th                 Munster U9-U11 Games, and U12&U13 Championships, Ennis

June 5th                       St. Brendan’s Open Sports , Ardfert.

June 10th                     Kerry Primary School Sport, Castleisland.

June 11th                     Kerry Counties, U9 to U16 Track and Field Championships

June 17th/18th             Munster U14 – U19 Championships

Day 3 of the Irish Life Health National Indoor Juvenile Championships took place in Athlone last Saturday and it proved to be a thrilling event with national records and surprise wins from some of the nations up and coming under age athletes.

Rachel Bowler was competing in the U19 Triple Jump. After last weekend’s Silver in the Long jump, she was hopeful of another medal. The competition started well for Rachel, but following her fourth jump she resigned from the competition following an injury to her ankle but her opening jumps and class in this event earned her the silver medal. We wish Rachel well in her recovery.
Orla O’Reilly was back in action again this week in the U18 200m. Orla earned a new pb in the 60m last weekend and she had her mind set on a pb of 26.99 for this event. Orla missed out on a place in the final by 0.03secs and having run a time of 26.36 well below her estimated time. Well done Orla
Cillian Griffin also returned to Athlone this weekend. After two 4th placings last weekend in the 60m and Long Jump, and the 200m being his least favoured event he was hoping to get a good time. Cillian was outside the medals after making it to the final 6 in the U16 200m having set a new pb in the heats in a time of 24.19 taking over a second off his past time.

Best of luck to all club athletes who are taking part in the Kerry Colleges Track and Field Championship in Castleisland on Thursday 6th. If any parents are free on the day and want to come out and help with the running of the event the organisers would be very grateful.

Condolences
The Club would like to offer its sincere sympathy to coach Gina Barrett and her family on the sudden passing of her brother Gerry Clifford RIP.

No training on Tuesday as a mark of respect.
Up Coming Events 
1.      Kerry Colleges Track and Field Championships take place on Thursday 6th April in Castleisland.

2.      Kerry Athletics Junior, Senior and Masters Championships take place on Good Friday 14th April at 4pm. In Castleisland

3.      Munster Junior and U23 Championships and Juvenile Pentathlons take place on Saturday 22nd April in Waterford contact club secretary to enter both these events

Training Venues and Times

Tuesday 4th April

Cancelled
Thursday 6th April

6.30-7.30         U9 – U11         CBS The Green Downstairs

6.30-7.30         U12 – U14       Tralee Harriers Training Grounds. (Note new time and venue)

6.30-7.30         U15 – U23       CBS the Green Upstairs GYM (Note change of time)

 

Friday 7th April

7.00-8.30 Castleisland             U12-U23         Selected Athletes Only

 

Sunday 9th April

11am to 1pm Castleisland U13-U23 Kerry Athletic Development Squads

 

Only a few sessions left due to track resurfacing.

THERE was a great weekend of action in Athlone for the Irish Life Health National Juvenile Indoor Championships with Tralee Harriers athletes battling for positions on the podium and places in the final 8 of their events.

Tralee Harriers AC had a strong contingent of athletes attending this event.

Rachel Bowler, claimed a silver medal in the U19 Long Jump, she also finished 5th in the U19 60m.

Cillian Griffin U16 finished in 4th place in the Long Jump and also 4th in the 60m with new pb of 7.41.

Luke O’Carroll jumped well in the Long Jump U17 with a new pb of 5.77m finishing in 5th.

Jordan Kissane finished 6th on countback in the U15 High Jump with a jump of 1.55m

Orla O’Reilly achieved a new pb in the U18 60m heats, with 7.99, and 7th over all

Bobby Byrne U13 and Basit Oyebanji U16 equipped themselves well in their 60m sprints and though they both just fell short missing out by one placing to get into the final 8. they ran great races.

The club is very proud of all your achievements and are looking forward to seeing what you can produce again next weekend

Javelin Challenge

Radio Kerry’s Full Breakfast show and Tralee Harriers AC are are coming together for a Javelin Challenge.

Our own U13 County CPB Holder from last year Cathal Murphy along with our throws coach and Masters Athlete Patsy O’Connor will take on Elaine Kinsella, Andrew Morrissey and their side kick Brendan Fuller in a Javelin throwing contest. This is going to be an exciting event,

Watch this space for update on how it all went.

Upcoming events

April 6th Kerry Colleges Track and Field — Castleisland, Speak to your schools re this

April 14th (Good Friday) Kerry County Juniors, Senior and Masters contact Margaret for entries

April 22nd  Munster Juniors & U23’s & Juvenile Pentathlons. Waterford Contact Margaret for entries ASAP

Venue Change for Training.

Training will no long take place at the North Campus of the IT. we are relocating to our own training grounds till works commence again soon on the lanes and run up area.

Tuesdays 6.30-73.0 U12-U23/ Thursday 6.30-7.30 U12-U15

Training Times and Venues
Tuesday 28th March

6.30-7.30 Tralee Harriers Training Grounds Dan Spring Road U12 – U23

Wednesday 29th March

7.00-8.00 Castleisland U14 – U19 Mainly preparing for Nationals 200m.
Thursday 9th March

6.30-7.30 U9 – U11 CBS The Green Downstairs

6.30-7.30 U12 – U15 Tralee Harriers Training Grounds.(Note new time and venue)

6.30-7.30 U15 – U23 CBS The Green Upstairs GYM (Note change of time)

Friday 31st March

7.00-8.30 Castleisland Cancelled till next week  due to nationals

Sunday 2nd April

11am to 1pm Castleisland U13-U23 Kerry Athletic Development Squads

 

Patsy shows young guns, 60 yr olds can break national records too

Patsy O’Connor represented Tralee Harriers at The Irish Life Health Master National Indoor Championships on Sunday 5th of March in Athlone. This is a very competitive event and provided another enjoyable spectacle and age defying performances at the Athlone International Arena.

Patsy has been a stable member of Tralee Harriers for many many years as well as being a permanent fixture on the Master Track and Field Circuit for more years than he would care to admit, though he’d only say he’s in 30’s.

As we know he may act like a young buck, he uses his years of training and competing to help the up and coming Kerry athletes develop their skills as a coach with Tralee Harriers and the Kerry Athletic Development Squads. Patsy took part in the over 60 Shot Put and with his first throw set a new National record in the event and age group, breaking the old record of 12.12m with his throw of 13.85m.

Well done to Patsy from all your young throwers and the club.

The Kerry Athletics yearly awards took place on Saturday and 7 club members received awards on the night. It was a fantastic night and all that attended had a fantastic time.

The Kerry Development Sports Hall Games take place in Milltown on Saturday 11th March. This is going to be a great event, for children aged U9 to U12. If interested in attend contact coaches ASAP.

Tralee Harriers are looking for volunteers to help steward the Tralee Marathon on Saturday 18th. If you have a few hours to spare on the day and want to come help out contact Martin on the Tralee International Marathon Facebook page.

Next Events

Tralee Harriers International Marathon takes place on Saturday 18th starting at 9.30am starting and finishing at the Wetlands Centre. This year a 5k and 10k are also available. Places are filling up fast so contact www.traleemarathon.com for entries.

Training Times and Venues

Tuesday 7th February

6.30-7.30 IT Sport Grounds U12-U23

Thursday 9th March

6.30-7.30 U9-U11 CBS The Green Downstairs

7.00-8.30 U15 – 23 CBS The Green Upstairs

7.30-8.30 U12-U14 CBS The Green Downstairs

Friday 10th March

7.00-8.30 Castleisland U12-U23 Competitive athletes only

Sunday 12th March

11am to 1pm Castleisland U13-U23 Kerry Athletic Development Squads

Harriers Bring Home The Medals Again 

The Irish Life Health Munster Indoor U13-U19 Championships took place on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of February in Nenagh.

This is a very competitive event and the pinnacle of their winter training where the efforts they have put in over the past 5 months comes to light.

20 athletes got in cars and on busses and ascended on Nenagh and brought the Kerry roar with them. It was a thrilling two days with all athletes putting their training to very good use and achieving personal best performances. It was the first time for 11 of these athletes to attend a big event like this and they did exceptionally well.

Tralee Harriers AC took home a total of 11 medals.

Rachel Bowler U19 brought home double Gold in the Long and Triple Jumps and a bronze in the 60m, Setting a new Pb in the Triple Jump

Cillian Griffin had a hat trick of medals too; he earned Silver in the U16 Long Jump and followed that up with Bronze in the 60m and 200m and 4th place finishes and pb in the High Jump and Pb’d in the Shot.

Nikolia O’Connor went home with two medals with Silver in the U19 200m and Bronze in the Long Jump and 4th in the 60m

Orla O’Reilly sprinted to 2nd place and silver in the U18 60m with a massive new Pb,

Jordan Kissane U15, High Jumped his way to a Bronze medal and pb, with 5th in 60m and Long Jump

Bobby Byrne earned a Bronze medal at his first Munster Indoors in the u13 60m, and set new Pb’s in the High Jump and Long Jump.

Paddy Falvey was 4th in the High Jump with New Pb and had a huge Pb in the Long Jump & Basit Oyebanji came 4th in 60m and 5th in the 200m both of this athletes have secured a place at Nationals

Cathal Fitzgibbon took part in the U17 800m and 1500m with two 4th place finishes and a great run in the 200m.

Louis Byrne set a great pb in the U17 800m.

Well done to, Rory Reen, Katelyn Cashman, Cian Wall, Grace O’Connor, Darragh Cunnane, Holly Smith, Cathal Murphy, Roise O’Donnell, Daragh Murphy, Tony White who all preformed really well and all had pb’s over several events.

Well done on all your achievements this weekend and the club is looking forward to seeing how you do in the National Stage in the coming weeks.

Awards

The Kerry Athletics Awards will take place on Saturday the 4th in the Dromhall Hotel in Killarney. Awards are given to athletes who have carried the flag for Kerry and achieved outstanding results on the Munster, National and European stage.

Tralee Harrier athletes will be the recipients of 7 awards on the night. The Club is extremely proud of the athlete’s achievements and wish them a very enjoyable night.

Receiving awards are…

Tralee Harriers Club Awards
Aoife O’Carroll
Nikolia O’Connor

Overall Kerry Juvenile Men
Conor Commane

Overall Kerry Master Men
Patsy O’Connor

Overall Kerry Senior Women
Clare Fitzgerald

Overall Kerry Junior Women
Aoibheann O’Brien

International Award
Rachel Bowler

Next Events

The Kerry Athletics Development U9 – U12 Sports Hall Games take place in the Nagle Rice Community Centre in Milltown on Saturday 11th March at 11am.  Please contact Linda or Paul so you can have you names entered in this event.

The Irish Life Health National U12-U19 Championships takes place in Athlone on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th March. All those that qualified need to contact Margaret or Paul to confirm attendance, all athletes U17-U19 have open entry and will need to select the events they wish to take part in. This is an event that we recommend all attend.

The Irish Life Health Munster Junior Track and Field Championships and the Juvenile Pentathlons take place in Waterford on Saturday 22nd April in Waterford. Interested athletes need to inform coaches ASAP

Training Times and Venues

Tuesday 28th February

6.30-7.30 IT Sport Grounds U12-U23
Thursday 2nd March

6.30-7.30 U9-U11 CBS The Green Downstairs

7.00-8.30 U15 – 23 CBS The Green Upstairs

7.30-8.30 U12-U14 CBS The Green Downstairs
Friday 3rd March

7.00-8.30 Castleisland U12-U23 Competitive athletes only
Sunday 5th March

11am to 1pm Castleisland U13-U23 Kerry Athletic Development Squads

Tralee Harriers Ladies shine in Bronze at National Seniors

Three Tralee Harriers athletes competed in the Irish Life Health National Senior Indoor Championship at the new The Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena in Dublin last weekend.

Aoibheann O’Brien was first up and first to the podium to get her medal. She took Bronze in the Long Jump with a jump of 5.57m.

Solange Diogo followed Aoibheann to the podium by taking a bronze in the Triple Jump 11.24m. This was only just .04cm shy of a silver medal.

Both girls are now ranked 3rd in the national rankings, in the respective jumps so great work.

Rachel Bowler was also taking part in both events and finished a very credible 5th in both events; this is a great achievement for an athlete who is still ranked a Juvenile, Rachel is sure to make the podium in the coming weeks in the U19 age group.

AWARDS

Conor Commane U14 attended the Kerry Sports Star Awards in the INEC in Killarney on Friday night. He was honoured with the Kerry Juvenile Athlete of the Year award.

Rachel Bowler U18 left the Long Jump pit in Dublin on Saturday and headed to Tullamore to attend the Emerald Crystal AAI Sport star awards. Rachel was honoured with the National award for Kerry Juvenile Athlete of the Year Award, before returning to Dublin to take part in the Triple Jump on Sunday.

Well done to both athletes

Next Events

This coming weekend 25 athletes attend Nenagh for the Munster U13 to U19 Indoor Championships. They will be competing in a total of 81 events. This is the biggest number of athletes and events the club has had in the past few years. We wish them all the very best of luck in their events.

Training for coming week:

Training Times and Venues

 

Thursday 23rd February

6.30-7.30 U9-U11 CBS The Green Downstairs

7.00-8.30 U15 – 23 CBS The Green Upstairs

7.30-8.30 U12-U14 CBS The Green Downstairs

Friday 24th February

7.00-8.30 Castleisland Track ONLY Competitive athletes for Munsters to attend

Sunday 26th February

NO TRAINING TODAY DUE TO COMPETITIONS.