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Orlaith And Olly With Big All-Ireland Cross Debuts

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 groundContinue reading “Orlaith And Olly With Big All-Ireland Cross Debuts”

International Honours For Marianne

A big day for Marianne today in Wales when she made her debut for the Irish Schools team in the Schools Combined Events International. This International Meet sees the four best multi event athletes from each of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England competing. Marianne was competing with girls who were mostly a year older, soContinue reading “International Honours For Marianne”

Dublin Cross Country League Results

Sunday saw the third and last round of the Dublin League in Tymon Park. Great commitment for the athletes over the past few months with many athletes making their debut in cross-country and competing in all the rounds. Selection of some of the League Finishing positions across the ages (most age groups will have 80Continue reading “Dublin Cross Country League Results”

Silver For Marianne At Irish Schools

Marianne had a super day at today’s Irish Schools Pentathlon Championship in Athlone finishing 2nd overall and getting three new PBs along the way. First up was the 60m hurdles and Marianne dipped under 10 seconds for the first time, clocking a new PB of 9.88. Next up was the Long Jump and a 4.85,Continue reading “Silver For Marianne At Irish Schools”

Battling Bronze For Danny In All-Ireland XC

Danny was rewarded with a brilliant bronze medal at today’s All-Ireland U12 Cross-Country Championships in a very muddy Gowran in Kilkenny. Danny took the lead from the gun and set a fast pace in early stages. This broke up the field quickly and at the halfway mark the major medals were down to just fiveContinue reading “Battling Bronze For Danny In All-Ireland XC”

Child Safeguarding Statement

Child Safeguarding Statement Club Name: Clongriffin AC is affiliated to Athletics Ireland and provides various sporting activities and opportunities for children and young people through participation in clubs, regional/provincial events and through to our national teams. Section 2 – Principles to safeguard children from harm Athletics Ireland is committed to safeguarding children and by workingContinue reading “Child Safeguarding Statement”

Olly And Orlaith Skip Over The Mud For Medals In Santry

After all the rain of recent weeks it was mucky conditions for the Dublin Uneven Ages Cross Country in Santry today. The Dublin Uneven Ages Cross Country involves all clubs in Dublin and races can have up to 100 athletes competing. Orlaith and Olly, both mastered the underfoot conditions to finish 3rd and 4th inContinue reading “Olly And Orlaith Skip Over The Mud For Medals In Santry”

Marianne Retains Her Leinster Schools Combined Events Title

Competing for her school, Belmayne ETSS, Marianne won the Junior Girls Pentathlon Title in NIA last Wednesday. A solid morning over Long Jump, Hurdles and Shot Putt put Marianne in the medal position but then a new PB in the High Jump (1.49m) and controlling run in the 800m saw Marianne take overall gold. ThereContinue reading “Marianne Retains Her Leinster Schools Combined Events Title”

Dramatic Cross Country Relays In Abbotstown

The All-Ireland Cross-Country Relays took place in Abbotstown last Sunday. Super 4th For Girls u11 First out were our Girls u11. Each team had four athletes all running 500m each. Niamh got team in a super spot after the first leg and after storming runs from Lucy and Viola they handed over to Orlaith whoContinue reading “Dramatic Cross Country Relays In Abbotstown”