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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”

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 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”

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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”

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”

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”

Last Sunday saw the Even Ages Dublin Cross Country Championships in Abbotstown. The Boys U12 saw Danny take the Individual Gold and lead the team to 5th overall. In his first Cross-Country race, Danny led pretty much from the gun to take a convincing win. Olly, Finn and Oran ran great races to complete theContinue reading “Danny Wins Dublin Cross-Country”

Well done to the 22 Athletes who competed in the second round of the Dublin Cross Country League today in Tymon. All athletes performed really well and special shout out to Marina and Evan who made their cross-country debuts. We have several Top 10 finishers with Sarah (2nd), Orlaith, Olly, Max, Hassan and Ella whileContinue reading “Dublin XC League Rd 2 Report”

Second round of the the Dublin Cross-Country League is this Sunday. For those competing, here is what you need to know. Venue. Map below shows the location. It it Tymon Park, on the Southside just off the M50. When To Arrive. The times for each race are listed below. Arrive 45mins before your race. TheContinue reading “Dublin XC League Round Two”