It was cold and foggy in Navan for the uneven ages All-Ireland Cross-Country with Orlaith and Olly both competing in the u11 races.
First up was Orlaith who get away to a great start at the front of the 137 athlete field. A slip at the first main switch back saw Orlaith lose some ground but great composure over the middle part of the race saw her claw back several places to finish 26th. Orlaith was the third Dublin finisher and with the Dublin team second in the Inter-County Competition, she claimed her first All-Ireland Cross-Country medal.
Next up was Olly and he too set himself up brilliantly, getting in contention also right from the start. He maintained his position throughout the race and at the halfway mark was in a strong Top 30 position. With a tough uphill section to the finish, athletes could lose several places quite easily but Olly dug deep to come home in 28th. He too was 3rd Dublin athlete home with the Dublin team placing 5th in the Inter-County Championships.
Clongriffin AC 