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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”

Club Championships & Open Day takes place this Saturday in the National Indoor Arena. This is a fun, internal competition event where athletes will get to try various events. Location National Indoor Arena, Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown https://maps.app.goo.gl/rN5AMm2FnHgGjxa6A Arrival Time Please arrive at 14:45 for registration in the reception. We will be finished at 17:00.Continue reading “Club Championships”

Well done to the 25 Athletes who competed in the first round of the Dublin Cross Country League today in Lusk. Thankfully the worst of the weather held off but it was muddy underfoot and some testing hills made it a real challenge for the athletes which they responded to admirably. Special shout out toContinue reading “Dublin XC League Report”

First 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. Head to Lusk and follow the ring road to the right. There is ample parking and its €2 per car. Dublin Athletics have asked that entrants do notContinue reading “Dublin XC League”

We are delighted to announce that this Autumn we will be launching the Clongriffin AC Athlete Performance Pathway Program. As the Club continues to grow and develop and the athletes get older, the Athlete Performance Pathway Program will be a key step in our Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) process. The Performance Pathway will beContinue reading “Athlete Performance Pathway Program”

Our cross-country program starts soon and this season we are adding some extra motivation for our athletes. The program will look to promote and encourage: Athletes who complete the program will receive a Cross-Country Grand Prix Medal and be in the draw for a special Athletics Goody Bag. For those born from 2013 and older,Continue reading “Cross Country Grand Prix”