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Patryk Pucek was named Clongriffin Athletic Club Athlete of the Year for 2025 at last Sunday’s Awards. Patryk had a super year, winning the Long Jump, High Jump & Triple Jump titles at both the Dublin Indoor and Outdoor Championships. He also claimed Gold at All-Ireland level in the Triple Jump (Indoors) and High JumpContinue reading “Patryk Takes Athlete of the Year”

Seven of the Club’s Coaching Team attended the Dublin Athletics Juvenile Coaching Conference held in Howth yesterday. This was a great coach networking event with Coaches from other Clubs in Dublin. Speakers on the day included Michael O’ Connor. Michael is Coach, and Dad, to Kate O’Connor who this year won medals in Heptathlon atContinue reading “Club Coaches Attend Dublin Coaching Conference”

The Boys u14 had already created a small bit of club history by being the first team to qualify for the All-Ireland Cross Country. 5 of the boys had ran their first cross-country race only last month so qualifying was an achievement in itself but it was the team’s focus and commitment to training overContinue reading “8th In All-Ireland For U14 Boys”

There were strong runs from the Boys u13 and Girls u11 at the re-scheduled Dublin Uneven Ages Cross Country in Abbotstown last Sunday. Eduardo, Ruben and Michael lined out in the Boys u13 over the 2km distance and despite tough underfoot conditions they ran very well with Eduardo leading the boys home in 24th placeContinue reading “Strong Runs At The Dublin Uneven Ages XC”

A group picture from Sunday’s Dublin City Marathon fundraiser for the club, nearly 20,000 runners passed through the Crumlin hydration station and our crew of athletes, parents and coaches brought their A game in making it a memorable and fun day. Thank you all 🟩⬛

A small bit of club history was made in the recent Dublin Even Ages Cross Country when the Boys u14 became the first club team to qualify for the All-Irelands. Led home by Max in 13th, the boys packed superbly with Senan, Joshua and Alex all in the Top 25 and with brilliant back upContinue reading “All Ireland Qualifer For U14 At Dublin Championships”

Marianne O’Farrell continued her super consistent form at Schools Multi Events championships at the Leinster School Pentathlon recently with a second place in the Intermediate Girls. Competing across 5 events in one day Marianne was always in the medal positions after the opening event, the 60m hurdles and secured the silver with the final event,Continue reading “Silver For Marianne At Leinster School Pentathlon”

There were strong and solid performances across the five teams that competed in today’s All-Ireland Cross Country Relays in Abbotstown. First out of the blocks was the Mixed U12 Team of Sarah, Charlie, Ellen and Quinn and they acquitted very well to finish a strong 13th. Next up were the Girls u13 and with VeronicaContinue reading “Strong Showings at All-Ireland Cross Country Relays”

The Academy had their big day out with the Childrens Games taking place in Tallaght on Sunday. The Childrens Games are for u9 to u11 and are Team or Pairs Based (so two athletes on a Team as opposed to individual). Clongriffin AC had a big contingent competing across all ages and all events includingContinue reading “Childrens Games Report”

Day 1 of the Dublin u12 to u19 took place last Saturday in a showery Morton Stadium. Fifteen medals were secured across a broad range of events with the throws group in particular showing great progression and a new generation of athletes making their outdoor debuts in the u12 age group. Marianne O’Farrell (Girls u17)Continue reading “Double Gold For Marianne At Dublins Day 1”