Thursday, March 29, 2012

Meath Senior road relays Bohermeen

Tuesday April 10th at 7-30pm SHARP

Open to all registered clubs in Meath
Leg 1 –800mts
Leg 2—1 Mile
Leg 2---1-5Miles
Leg 4---2 Miles
Medals awarded in grade A,B & C in both Men & Ladies teams
Under 15 &16 may run legs 1 and 2 to Make up teams .
Team entry 15 Euro all teams must declare their teams before 7-15pm

VENUE---At Bohermeen community centre & athletics track
Refreshments and showers available after relays in centre

Thanks from Dunboyne AC

I wish to express our sincere thanks from the club to all Meath Clubs who supported us yesterday. There was athletes from right across the county and we appreciate the time and effort put into organising races by other clubs for us when we visit . We also had one of the best brains in the business in attendance from a neighbouring club who offered to don a bib and was despatched without delay to a very strategic part of the course (thanks Paddy).

Best regards

Paul Gorey


Dunboyne hosted the Eirgrid Dunboyne 4 Mile Road Race which was a great success. We had over 1,000 runners in the race and spectators lined the main streets of Dunboyne in support of athletes to enjoy what turned out to be a great family day with some superb racing results. Please see the attached short editorial with photos of Joe Sweeney, winner of the race.

If you could place any of this material in your publication it would be great and much appreciated.

With thanks,

Regards,
Anne Gorman
Assistant PRO
Dunboyne AC

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Meath Athletics: Easter camp at Claremont

Meath Athletics: Easter camp at Claremont: CLAREMONT STADIUM, NAVAN 3rd, 4th, & 5th April - 10.00am – 3.00pm AGES: 10years to 15years old Throws, jumps, spints, hurdles and rela...

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

MEATH 5 MILE C/SHIPS CATEGORY AND TEAM RESULTS


Senior mens team; 1, Dunboyne AC,2,Bohermeen AC,3,Dunshaughlin AC
Senior womens team; 1,Bohermeen AC,2,Dunshaughlin AC
Masters mens team; 1,Dunshaughlin AC,2,Trim AC


SENIOR MEN; 1,Daragh Rennicks, Bohermeen AC,2,Robbie Matthews, Dunshughlin AC,3,Neville Reilly, Dunboyne AC
SENIOR WOMEN; 1,Emilia Dan, Dunboyne AC,2,Sonya Reilly, Bohermeen AC,3, Imelda Clarke, Na Fianna


M40,1,Don Mahon, Trim AC,2,Declan Butler, Dunshaughlin AC,3, Brendan Dunne, Dunshaughlin AC
W40; 1,Linda Fahy, Dunshaughlin AC,2,Deirdre Fitzsimons, Dunboyne AC,3,Claire Smith, Trim AC
M45; 1,Phelim Glynn, Dunboyne AC,2,David O Connell, Bohermeen AC,3,Derek Hunter, Dunshaughlin AC
W45; 1,Linda Gunning, Bohermeen AC, 2, Ann Hunter, Dunshaughlin AC, 3, Mary Watters, Navan AC
M50; Paddy Mangan, Dunshaughlin AC, 2, Dermot Clarke, Bohermeen AC,3, Benny Byrne, Dunshaughlin AC
M55; 1,Patsy Fitzsimons, South O Hanlon AC, 2, Charlie O Brien, Dunshaughlin AC, 3, Pat Comey, Trim AC

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Leinster coaching events

Level 1 Coaching Course, Greystones Co. Wicklow
Friday April 13th & Saturday April 14th and Friday May 4th & Saturday May 5th.
6.00pm to 10:00pm on Fridays and 9:45am - 6:00pm Saturdays.
Price is €100.00
Applicants must have previously completed an Athletics Leader or Assistant Coach course.
Click here for background information on Level 1 Coaching Course
For further info contact Colin Byrne – colinbyrne@athleticsireland.ie or (087) 0632326
Venue – Shoreline Sports Park, Greystones, Co. Wicklow

Assistant Coach Course, Greystones, Co. Wicklow.
Friday 30th March and Wednesday 4th April 6pm - 10pm.
Price is €60.00
Click here for background information on Assistant Coach Course
For further info contact Colin Byrne – colinbyrne@athleticsireland.ie or (087) 0632326
Venue – Shoreline Sports Park, Greystones, Co. Wicklow

Athletics Leader Course, Greystones, Co. Wicklow
Saturday 21st April – 9am-4pm
Price is €60.00
For further info contact Colin Byrne – colinbyrne@athleticsireland.ie or (087) 0632326
Venue – Shoreline Leisure Centre, Greystones, Co. Wicklow

Assistant Coach Course, Kilmacow, Co.Kilkenny.
Thursday 12th + 26th April 5.45pm – 10pm
Price is €60.00
Click here for background information on Assistant Coach Course
For further info contact Colin Byrne – colinbyrne@athleticsireland.ie or (087) 0632326
Venue – Kilmacow Community Hall, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny

Kind Regards,

Colin Byrne – Regional Development Officer

E-Mail – colinbyrne@athleticsireland.ie

Mobile – 087 - 0632326

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Meath Athletics Inter–Club League

Wednesday 21st March @ 7.00pm


Programme Day 1

Boys & Girls Born

U9 100m Ball Throw 2004
U10 300m Long Jump 2003
U11 100m Ball Throw 2002
U12 600m Shot 2001
U13 200m Long Jump 2000
U14 1500m Long Jump 1999
U15 200m High Jump 1998
U16 1500m Shot 1997
Junior, Senior & Masters Events 9.00pm
1500m & Discus.

Rules:
1. Juveniles can only compete in their age group.
2. Max. two events per athlete.
3. Section A club’s best 20 scores to count from each leg.
4. Section B club’s best 10 scores to count from each leg.
5. Maximum two attempts at each height in high jump.
6. Junior Senior & Masters events take place at end of night
Further League Dates: March 30th, April 25th & June 27th

Note:

1. Places on Meath AAI T&F League Team will be based on performances in Meath Championships & Inter Club League
2. For More Information Contact: Brendan Meade 01 8412107 / 087 2533113
email: bmeade@iol.ie

Meath primary schools cross country results





The Meath Athletics primary schools cross country championships were hosted by Fr Murphy AC at their excellent facility in Frayne on Friday, 16 March. There has been a huge upsurge in interest in these championship throughout the county.
We had 22 schools taking part in this years event. They were as follows: Curragha, Nobber, Boardsmill, Dangan, Rathmore, Kill, St Pauls Rathoath, Ballivor, Gaelscoil na Boinne, Clocha Rince, Duleek, Athboy, Kilbride, Clonard, Dunderry, Johnstownbridge, Baconstown, Rathcairn, Cadamstown, Dunsany, Kiltale & St Marys. In all 593 pupils took part - in 1st & 2nd class 101 girls and 113 boys. 3rd & 4th class 104 girls and 104 boys. 5th & 6th class 93 girls and 78 boys.






RESULTS

First & Second Class Girls
1. Orla Murray, Clonard
2. Aoife Rutherford, St Pauls NS, Ratoath
3. Amy Doherty, St Pauls NS, Ratoath


Teams:
1. Baconstown NS 51
2. St Pauls NS, Rathoath 67
3. Boardsmill NS 72





First & Second Class Boys
1. Rory Fagan, Baconstown NS
2. Aaron Gorman, Kiltale NS
3. Wesley Gibbons, Boardsmill NS

Teams;
1. Baconstown NS 45
2. Kill NS 70
3. Gaelscoil na Boinne 92





Third & Fourth Class Girls

1. Eimear Fagan, Baconstown NS
2. Sinead Ni Ceoin, Gaelscoil na Boinne
3. Nicole Boyne, Ballivor NS

Teams:
1. Johnstownbridge NS 61
2. Baconstown NS 67
3. St Andrews NS, Curragha 81

Third & Fourth Class Boys
1. Justin Harris, Baconstown NS
2. Luka Mille, St Pauls NS, Ratoath
3. Paul O’Brien, Dunsany NS

Teams;
1. Gaelscoil na Boinne 71
2. Kill NS 73
3. Baconstown NS 94




Fifth & Sixth Class Girls
1. Amy Clarke, Killyon NS
2. Sarah Clarke, Baconstown NS
3. Martha Reide, Rathcairn NS

Teams;
1. Baconstown NS 53
2. Dangan NS 62
3. Gaelscoil na Boinne 75


Fifth & Sixth Class Boys
1. Evan Buckley, Gaelscoil na Boinne
2. Dylan Dixon, Clonard NS
3. Sean Martin, Baconstown NS

Teams;
1. Clocha Rince NS 37
2. Baconstown NS 45
3. Clonard NS 84

THANKS TO Maura Keegan for the photos...more to follow

Help needed for League

Our Track and Field League starts next Wednesday 21 March at 7pm.

In order to ensure the smooth running of this event we are asking all clubs to nominate three of their coaches to come and help out on the night. Can you forward me three names that will represent your club.
Events start at 7pm sharp so coaches should arrive no later than 6.30pm.
Please reply asap.

Thank You,
Lisa O Dowd
Competition Secretary

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Leinster Affiliation

Hi everyone,

Club Affiliation to Athletics Leinster is now due, with all Clubs asked to please pay the fee in the sum of €25.00 via their County Board. We'd appreciate if each Club could make a concerted effort to do so before the end of March - thanks.

Any queries, please contact Michael Tynan - Leinster Treasurer on 087 2655433 .

Yours in Sport,

Michael Tynan Martin J Heery
Leinster Treasurer Leinster Secretary

Busy times at Dunboyne AC

AAI throwing permit meet, on Saturday March 3rd 2012
Last Saturday 3rd March was an eventful occasion at Dunboyne Athletics Club for the many Irish Hammer Throwers who used the clubs all weather track facilities to demonstrate their skills.
This was a fantastic opportunity to see top class junior and senior athletes, as well as improvers, performing their best in hammer and discus. The newly built Olympic hammer cage gives now throwers the best facilities and conditions to develop their performance, abilities and skills.
Hammer and Discus are among the eight Olympic field events which deserve to be better known, and just like any other sport, you'll find men and women, parents who are involved and they are always willing to chat with anyone to explain the rules, the history and share their passion. One of our expert Throwers is Betty Cunningham has been member of Dunboyne AC for more than 20 years. Betty regularly competes at national level representing Dunboyne AC. She was helping the officials and could tell a lot about her sport, Betty commented “There is an Irish tradition of throwing the hammer and the roots of the sport can be found in the ancient Celtic times”.
Swinging the furthest isn't as easy as it looks, because the competitor is confined into a 2.135m size circle, rotates in an ellipsis with a 7.257 kg metal ball (4 kg for women) attached to a thin wire that the athlete holds onto with both hands. The attempt is successful only if the ball stays in the throwing zone.The principle is the same with Discus.
Irish International Hammer Thrower Padraig White (Dunboyne AC) was one of the favourites to win the Hammer contest, he finished 2nd with a 63.90M throw, 5cm short from his personal best. Padraig was looking forward to this competition in Duboyne, as he explained few days ago “it is very important that we have an annual winter throws event here in Ireland. It will give the throwers an opportunity to break up the winter training and put down a mid season mark.”
International Junior athlete James McCabe (Dunboyne AC) led his category with a 64M throw for his first competition of the year. Like his club mate Padraig, James wanted to do a self assessment and check his progress during the winter. His 2012 season target is the IAAF World Junior Championships in Barcelona, then it would add another major event to his list of successes, after his bronze medal in the Hammer Throw at the Woodie’s DIY AAI Senior track and field championships last summer.
National athlete Caimin Dunne also had a good throw on the day. Let's remember that Caimin attempted All Ireland Championship last year and was 2nd in his category U19.
In the Discus contest, Michael Hanlon, competing as well at national level under the Dunboyne AC colors, achieved a 42M throw for his first competition of 2012, ranking 1st Junior. Last year, Michael was selected for the National Juvenile Track and Field Championships and claimed a bronze in the U17.
After the competition, the athletes were invited to the clubhouse for refreshment and sandwiches.

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Results for Hammer and Discus:
Padraig White (Dunboyne AC), 2nd in Senior Hammer, 63.90m, 5cm short from his PB
James McCabe (Dunboyne AC), Junior Hammer, 1st in his category, 64M, 2m off his best, 1st competition of the year.
Michael Hanlon (Dunboyne AC), Junior Discus, 42m, 1st competition in 2012.
Caimin Dunne (Dunboyne AC), Junior Hammer, good throw, 52m.

Congrats to our 2 club members, Michelle Pilkington and Chris Street, who married last weeK. They regretted to miss the competition, but they are in the Caribbean for their honeymoon. We wish them well for the future.

Results for Track Races at Dunboyne Track and Field Meet
Men's Races:
* One Mile
Niall Cornyn 5.28
John White 5.31
David Galbraith 5.32
Michael Cornyn 5.38

*3k
Sean Gaffney 10.08
Sean Kinnane 10.58
Paul Gorey 12.15
Tony Quaid16.57

*5k
Sean Kinnane 18.53
David Galbraith 18.55

Women's Races:
*One Mile
Sarah Berry 6.41
Claire Keegan 7.08

*3k
Sarah Berry 13.24
Claire Keegan 14.52

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Half Marathon - Bohermeen on Sun 04/02/2012
Dunboyne AC was well represented at the Bohermeen Half Marathon. The race gave our runners the opportunity to make their final adjustments in preparation for the Connemara Half Marathon and giving them a final boost. The course consisted of two laps, designed for both elite and fun runners. The weather conditions were ideal, dry and chilly for most of the race.
Our coach Garry O'Hanlon of Clonliffe Harriers won the race in the 1:10:51, well ahead of his competitors. Let's remember that Garry finished third last week at the Woodie's DIY Inter-Club CC Championship.
First home for Dunboyne AC was Rory Kavanagh who has all the reasons to be happy with his first half marathon finishing with a superb time of 1:19:05. Rory who joined Dunboyne AC couple of months ago, played GAA and soccer for many years, shows strong running skills and a bright future in athletics. No doubt he will have other successes with other races.

Male athletes of Dunboyne AC did achieve great times:
Alan Mc Kernan 1:26:12 (PB)
Paul Gorey 1:31:44
Warren Mc Intyre 1:36:42 (PB)
Seamus Dunne 1:36:58
Scott Willoughby 1:41:11
Ray Mitchell 1:44:47 (PB)
Michael O'Baille 1:47:14 (PB)
The female race was dominated by Pauline Curley of Tullamore Harriers (1:18:58), the first woman home. Emilia Dan (Dunboyne AC) obtained 2nd female home and 1st female in her age category. Emilia had good legs and stamina to drive her race with cleverness. Third at the 5 mile mark, she kept her energy for the second lap, overtook her competitor and never looked back. Crossing the line in 1:27:51 (PB), Emilia was rewarded for her commitment and hard training.
Five other female athletes were well representing the club and enjoyed the route.
Deidre Fitzsimons 1:37:25
Eileen Thoma 1:38:23
Aoiffe Kerrigan 1:42:44 (PB)
Michelle Robson 1:47:38 who was running with her sister in law.
Anne Gorman 1:56:56

The Dunboyne squad met in Bohermeen Community Centre for the after race refreshment. This was a time for a relaxed chat with club peers and other athletes, exchanging the race stories and congratulating one another.

In other news within the Women’s Meet and Train the final results were posted with Eileen Thoma coming joint 2 overall and Dunboyne AC finishing 3rd in the Gold category.


*************Pictures attached**************

Pictures throwers :
Thrower team : Padraig White(left), Michael Hanlon(middle), James McCabe(right)
Hammer cage
In action : James McCabe, Padraig White

Pictures Half Marathon :
Garry O'Hanlon- Rory Kavanagh- Paul Gorey- Alan McKernan- Emilia Dan
Rory Kavanagh
Emilia Dan
Emilia Dan, 2nd female
Dunboyne AC runners on the day

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Runners are invited to join our 43rd 4 Mile Road Race on March 25th. You’ve just 3 weeks to go until race day so don't miss out! You can register online via our website http://www.dunboynerun.com. Last year over 1,000 walkers, joggers and runners enjoyed the flat and fast course in the heart of the village. Be part of it this year! “Dunboyne, a short race with a big reputation”!



Best regards,
Valerie Pradelles
PRO, Dunboyne AC

Na Fianna AC

Na Fianna AC, Possexstown, Enfield, Co Meath
Contact: Lena Heffernan
087 - 6793220
046 - 9541580
Chairman: Paddy Farrell
Secretary: Lena Heffernan
Treasurer: Bridget Clarke
Child officer: Aideen Sinnott
Registrar: Hilary Maye
PRO: Maggie Higgins

Training: Mon 6.30pm till 7.30pm Claremont Stadium
Tues 7.30pm till 8.30pm Kill NS girls only
Wed 7.30pm till 8.30pm Kill NS boys only
Wed 7pm till 8.30pm Johnstownbridge GAA hall
Thur 6.30pm till 7.30pm Enfield GAA pitch

St Brigids AC Officers 2012

Chairperson:
Name: Pat Plunkett
Address: Ballinrink
Oldcastle
Co. Meath
Tel Numbers: 049 8540317
087 2657051


Vice Chairperson:
Name: Paul Campbell
Address: Crover
Mountnugent
Co. Cavan
Tel Numbers: 049 8540902
086 8069290
Email: paulcampbell@agriculture.gov.ie


Secretary / Juvenile Coach:
Name: Martin J Heery
Address: Hammondstown
Castlepollard
Co. Westmeath
Tel Numbers: 049 8541449
086 8564160
Email: mjheery@yahoo.com


Joint Treasurer:
Name: Mary Heery Flood
Address: Ballinscarry
Mountnugent
Co. Westmeath
Tel Numbers: 049 8540037
087 1259481
Email: maryheeryflood@gmail.com

Name: Catherine McNamee
Address: Knocknaveigh
Virginia
Co. Cavan
Tel Numbers: 049 8542224
087 1474588
Email: catherinemcnamee5@gmail.com


Registrar:
Name: Catherine Hawdon
Address: Tubride
Oldcastle
Co. Meath
Tel Numbers: 049 8541273
086 2356740
Email: dchawdon@eircom.net


Joint PRO / Senior Coach:
Name: Gerard Heery
Address: Hammondstown
Castlepollard
Co. Westmeath
Tel Numbers: 049 8541449
086 2499886
Email: gerardheery1@eircom.net


Joint PRO:
Name: Dermot Hawdon
Address: Tubride
Oldcastle
Co. Meath
Tel Numbers: 049 8541273
086 8506543


Joint Child Protection Officer:
Name: Karen Crean
Address: The Square
Oldcastle
Co. Meath
Tel Numbers: 049 8541217
086 8366994
Email: creansbar@gmail.com


Name: Dermot Hawdon
Address: Tubride
Oldcastle
Co. Meath
Tel Numbers: 049 8541273
086 8506543

Tom Clinton convenes coaching meeting

COACHING?


AN UP-HILL
OR DOWN-HILL STRUGGLE

AND OR HOW TO COPE

THAT IS THE QUESTION?

AN OPEN FORUM DISCUSSION FOR ALL COACHES
(OPEN TO ALL WITH AN INTEREST IN ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT)

FRIDAY 23RD MARCH 8PM (9.39 FINISH)
IN THE
CAFE @ CLAREMONT STADIUM NAVAN

Friday in Frayne

Meath Athletics Board will stage the county primary schools cross country
finals at the Fr Murphy AC grounds in Frayne, Athboy on Friday 16 March at
10.30 am. The competition will be in the following format, first and second
classes 400m, third and fourth classes 600m, fifth and sixth classes 1000m.
All primary schools in the county are invited to send boys and girls teams
of four to six representative. Contact county development officers, Maggie
Higgins 087 2866815 or Bridget Clarke 087 7691125 for further details.

Easter camp and coaching programme

There will be an Easter Athletics Camp in Claremont Stadium on 3/4/5 April
for youngsters aged 11 upwards and affiliated with Meath clubs. Book now by
contacting 086 2642796 or info@navanac. The county coaching officer Tom
Clinton will hold a coaching forum with coaches of all levels of expertise
at Claremont Stadium on Friday 23 March 8pm. It is also proposed that the
summer project be opened up to participants from throughout the county this
year. Clubs are asked to consider and propose nominees for the role of team
manager for the Meath mens squad in the 2012 National Athletics League. The
vacant role must be filled at the April county board meeting to allow
adequate time to prepare for the first round of the league which is in June
this year due to the London Olympics.

The regional development officer Bart Rogers is organising a level one
coaching course for trainees from Meath and the general north east region.
It will be staged over two weekends 13/14 April and 27/28 April at Claremont
Stadium. Participants must be over 18 years of age. He will also be
organising an athletics leader course for newcomers at Dunleer AC on 31
March. Clubs are asked to book the last few remaining places on both courses
with bart@athleticsireland.ie or 087 2696577.

Club contacts in Meath

Cushinstown A.C. Tony O'Sullivan Shambala Balgeeth Co. Meath 086-0493188 cushinstown@gmail.com
Duleek A.C. Fran Power 57 Ashvale Court Station Road Duleek Co. Meath 872778325 francp1@gmail.com
Dunshaughlin A.C. Paul O'Rourke 9 Hillview Estate Dunshaughlin Co Meath 085-7855580 meath-man@hotmail.com
Ratoath A.C. Thomas Brady 56 Coill Beag Ratoath Co. Meath 087-6851261 bradytom10@yahoo.co.uk
St. Andrews A.C. Ann Donnellan Maberstown The Ward Co. Meath 087-2061435
Star of the Sea A.C. Brian Dunne Kiltrough Beabeg Drogheda Co. Meath 085-1740302 bmeade@iol.ie
Trim A.C. Carrie Brogan Kildalkey Navan Co Meath 086-3013811 carrieb-5@hotmail.com
Moynalvey/Kilcloon A.C. Imelda Mitchell Ballygortha Summerhill Co. Meath 046-9557381 imelda.mitchell@nehb.ie
South O'Hanlon A.C. William Toomes Catletown Kilberry Navan Co. Meath 086-3802604
Bohermeen A.C. Damien Hillard Durhamstown Bohermeen Navan Co Meath 086-1685293 dhill1@eircom.net
Navan A.C. Bernadette Gallagher 11 Blackthorn Ave Beaufort Place Navan Co. Meath 863147450 gallagherbernie38@yahoo.co.uk
St. Brigids A.C. Martin Heery Hammondstown Castlepollard Co. Westmeath 086-8564160 mjheery@yahoo.com
Dunboyne A.C. John Holian 6 Cedar Drive Millfarm Dunboyne Co. Meath 085-7444278 johnholian@athleticsireland.ie
Na Fianna A.C. Lena Heffernan Possextown Enfield Co. Meath 087 6793220 nikkihennessy@eircom.net
Fr. Murphy A.C. Philip Cogavin 3 The Grove Earls Meadow Ballivor Co. Meath 087-2930058 philipcogavin@gmail.com
Tara A.C. Kathryn Walley Castletown Garlow Cross Navan Co. Meath 087-2475321 kathrynwalley@hotmail.com
Slane A.C. Damian Green 42 Castle Gardens Slane Co. Meath 858503577 damian.green@talk21.com
Rathkenny A.C. Catherine Cronin Ladyrath Castletown Navan Co. Meath 086-8590323 katemcronin@eircom.net

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Club details updated

New Club launched in Rathkenny

Rathkenny AC; Chairman--Brendan White Secetary/Registar --Catherine Cronin
Treasurer-- Fiona Farrelly Child Officer-- Bridget O'Hare
Training takes place indoor Tuesday's 6:30 to 7:30 ( Age 10 and upwards) .Outdoor Saturday's u10's 4pm to 4:45pm, over 10's 4-5pm. All training takes place @ Rathkenny Hall.


Star of the Sea 2012

Star of the Sea: Juvenile training Mon evening 6pm at the Sports Hall in
Gormanston College. Adult meet on Tuesday & Thursday nights at 8pm and do a
long run on the weekends- details posted on Star of the Sea Athletic Club
facebook page. Teenage athletes meet on Saturday at various venues for
specific training - contact Brendan Meade 087 2533113.

Chairman - Colin Costello
Sec - Paula Dunne
Reg - Brendan Meade
PRO's Brendan Meade & Michelle McKiernan




Tara AC officers and committee


Following the Tara Athletic Club AGM the following committee were elected
Chairperson: Sean O Regan
Secretary: Kathryn Walley
Registrar: Kathryn Walley
Treasurer: Sean O Kane
Ass Treasurer: Adrienne Togher
PRO: Lisa O Dowd
Development Officer: Caroline Deacy
Childrens Officer: Fiona O Connor
Facilities Officer: Paul Kearns
Club Coaches: Kathryn Walley, Lisa O Dowd, Caroline Deacy, Fiona O Donnor, Celine Jordan, Seamus O Kane, Adrienne Togher, Chantelle Farrelly, Dearbhla Clarke, Noreen Swan.Committee Members: Sean O Regan, Dathryn Walley, Seamus O Kane, Adrienne Togher, Lisa O Dowd, Chantelle Farrelly, Caroline Deacy, Fiona O Connor, Paul Kearns, Celine Jordan, Liam Kelleher, Declan Smyth.Tara Athletic ClubTrainingTimes; Tuesday 7pm 8yrs – 16yrs Tara Track.Wednesday 6.30pm Little Athletes Scoil Cholmcille, Skryne.Thursday 7pm 11+ yrs Tara Track.Thursday 8pm Meet’n’Train Tara Track.Sunday 11am 8yrs – 16yrs Hill of Tara www.taraac.com
For details on Training Sessions contact: Lisa O Dowd 0851416041 Kathryn Walley 0872475321

Navan AC officers and committee


Hon. Life President Robbie Byrne
Hon. Life Members Paddy O’Rourke
Michael McDonagh
Rita Brady
President Micheal Smyth
Chairwoman Ann Lister
Secretary Bernie Gallagher
Treasurer Rita Brady
Assistant Treasurer Jarlath Fitzsimons
Registrar Margaret Houlihan
PRO Larry Whelan
Competition Secretary Ceppie Grant
Website Co-Ordinator Tommy Clinton
Child Welfare Officers Larry Whelan
Ann Lister
Margaret Houlihan
Development Officer
Coaching Co-Ordinator Tom Clinton
County Board Delegates Rita Brady, Jarlath Fitzsimons, Maria Matthews,
Ann Lister, Bernie Gallagher, Mary Watters.
Claremont Committee Rita Brady, Chris Grant, Michael Smyth,
Ann Lister, Jarlath Fitzsimons.


St Andrews AC 2012

Vice President: P J McGrath
Chairperson: Peter Archer
Vice-Chairperson: Frances Bowe
Secretary: Ann Donnellan 8351751
Assistant Secretary: Mary Benville
Treasurer: Eddie Nolan
Assistant Treasurer: Brid Kavanagh
Registrar: Michael Bowe
Contact: Jim Kavanagh PRO 0876691559 Email: kavojk@eircom.net
General Club Training:
Monday and Wednesday 7 p.m.
Throws: Tuesday and Thursday 8 p.m.
Teenage Squads: Saturday 10 a.m.
All weather track with full facilities and indoor training area.
See Facebook page: www.facebook.com/St.AndrewsAthleticClub.



South O Hanlon AC contacts

Chairman Pasty Fitzsimons 0868521341, Secretary, Anthony Corrigan 087 6240974 PRO Matt Moran 086 8138135 web site southohanlon.com




Trim AC Officers for 2012.

Chairman, Ciaran Tobin, ;ecretary, Caroline Brogan; Treasurer, David Hawcroft; Registrar, Moira Aston ; PRO, Ciaran Tobin; Child Officers, Don Mahon, Maria Brogan; Captain Women, Ann Tobin; Captains Men, Brian Cully, Don Mahon.
Meet and train group from opposite Trim Garda Station, Castle St every Tuesday & Thursday 7.30pm.Track training Claremont, Friday 6-8pm .Long run intermediate group Castle St Friday evenings. Long run / Marathon group Porchfields main gate 10am Sundays.
Juveniles..Boyne CS Tuesday 6pm , Claremont Stadium Friday 6pm.
www.trimathletics.blogspot.com or follow us on Facebook


Fr Murphy AC

Honorary President, Billy Growney;
Honorary Vice-President, Michael McDonagh;
Chairman, Philip Cogavin;
Vice-Chairman, John Cassells,
Secretary, Margaret Regan;
Treasurer, Suzanne Ledwith;
Assistant Treasurer, Tony Ennis;
Registrars, Paul Farrell and Brendan Anderson;
Competition Secretary, Philip Cogavin;
Child Welfare Officer, Suzanne Ledwith, John Reidy;
PRO/Recorder, Philip Cogavin and Tony Ennis;

Training Times:
All Ages: Tuesday and Thursday 8 to 9pm at Sportsfield, Frayne, Athboy

NA FIANNA
Na Fianna AC, Possexstown, Enfield, Co Meath
Contact: Lena Heffernan
087 - 6793220
046 - 9541580
Chairman: Paddy Farrell
Secretary: Lena Heffernan
Treasurer: Bridget Clarke
Child officer: Aideen Sinnott
Registrar: Hilary Maye
PRO: Maggie Higgins

Training: Mon 6.30pm till 7.30pm Claremont Stadium
Tues 7.30pm till 8.30pm Kill NS girls only
Wed 7.30pm till 8.30pm Kill NS boys only
Wed 7pm till 8.30pm Johnstownbridge GAA hall
Thur 6.30pm till 7.30pm Enfield GAA pitch


St Brigids AC
Chairperson:
Name: Pat Plunkett
Address: Ballinrink
Oldcastle
Co. Meath
Tel Numbers: 049 8540317
087 2657051


Vice Chairperson:
Name: Paul Campbell
Address: Crover
Mountnugent
Co. Cavan
Tel Numbers: 049 8540902
086 8069290
Email: paulcampbell@agriculture.gov.ie


Secretary / Juvenile Coach:
Name: Martin J Heery
Address: Hammondstown
Castlepollard
Co. Westmeath
Tel Numbers: 049 8541449
086 8564160
Email: mjheery@yahoo.com


Joint Treasurer:
Name: Mary Heery Flood
Address: Ballinscarry
Mountnugent
Co. Westmeath
Tel Numbers: 049 8540037
087 1259481
Email: maryheeryflood@gmail.com

Name: Catherine McNamee
Address: Knocknaveigh
Virginia
Co. Cavan
Tel Numbers: 049 8542224
087 1474588
Email: catherinemcnamee5@gmail.com


Registrar:
Name: Catherine Hawdon
Address: Tubride
Oldcastle
Co. Meath
Tel Numbers: 049 8541273
086 2356740
Email: dchawdon@eircom.net


Joint PRO / Senior Coach:
Name: Gerard Heery
Address: Hammondstown
Castlepollard
Co. Westmeath
Tel Numbers: 049 8541449
086 2499886
Email: gerardheery1@eircom.net


Joint PRO:
Name: Dermot Hawdon
Address: Tubride
Oldcastle
Co. Meath
Tel Numbers: 049 8541273
086 8506543


Joint Child Protection Officer:
Name: Karen Crean
Address: The Square
Oldcastle
Co. Meath
Tel Numbers: 049 8541217
086 8366994
Email: creansbar@gmail.com


Name: Dermot Hawdon
Address: Tubride
Oldcastle
Co. Meath
Tel Numbers: 049 8541273
086 8506543




Juvenile Training is every Wednesday evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm in Ballinacree Park.

Senior Training is every Wednesday evening from 8pm in Oldcastle and every Saturday morning from 10am in Mullaghmeen Forest. New Members are always welcome.

Secondary schools event announced

The Meath Athletics secondary schools track and field championships will be staged at Claremont Stadium on Wednesday 18 April . The county development officers will be notifying all secondary schools with a programme of events in the coming weeks. These championships are ideal preparation for young school athletes, many of whom are not members of clubs to become acquainted with the sport before the North Leinster qualifiers and provincial finals.
The primary schools relays will be held at the new track attached to Ratoath Community College. The Ratoath club has traditionally provided some of the best relay teams in the county and the relatively new local secondary school has made a big impact since its formation a few years ago. Relay races provide great excitement at all levels from underage up to Olympic level. We all have memories and images in our heads from down the years. The board hope that involving primary schools in this type of event will engender team spirit and excitement for newcomers to the sport.

PARADE your running talent

St Patricks Day is D Day for the Meath 5 Mile road race championship. The Fr Murphy Athletic Club will host the race over a quiet, scenic rural route that starts and finishes in Kildalkey, taking in Rathcormick, Baskinagh, Freyne, Wood Lane. REGISTRATION €15.00 on the day (from 12.30pm till 1.30pm) at the Community Centre, Kildalkey. All numbers to be collected from Registration on the day.Prizes for first 3 men and women, first masters man and woman (Over 40, Over 50 & Over 60), first male (4 to count) and female teams (3 to count). Accurate measured course. Changing facilities at Community Centre ,after-race refreshments served. Online entry closes at 6pm Friday 16th March ONLINE ENTRY precisiontiming.primosolutions.co.uk/ps/event/FrMurphy5mileRoadRaceFunRun

Friday, March 9, 2012

Meath Races 2012

MEATH Races 2012
9 March 2012 Trim AC “Team up for Tabor” 3km Fun Run , Market Sq Trim.

17 March 2012 Fr. Murphy 5Mile Road Race & Fun Run incorporating the Meath 5Mile 
Road Championships Fr. Murphy AC Ballivor, Co. Meath

25 March 2012 Dunboyne 4 Mile Road Race Dunboyne AC Dunboyne

1 April 2012 St. Brigid's AC Open 5k Hill Run incorporating Meath Hill Running Championships (IMRA Rules) St. Brigid's AC Mullaghmeen Forest Park, Oldcastle, Co. Meath.
7 April 2012 Slane AC, 1 mile uphill challenge through Slane to the top of the Hill of Slane

22 April 2012 Cushinstown AC Open T&F Sports Cushinstown AC Cushinstown, Co. Meath

16 May 2012 Simon Cumber & Paddy Hyland 6k Road Race Navan AC Claremont Stadium, Navan

22 May 2012 Bob Heffernan 5k Road Race Na Fianna AC Hamlet Court Hotel, Johnstown Bridge, 

9 June 2012 Patrick Bell Memorial 5k Road Race & Fun Race Bohermeen AC Bohermeen Community Centre

15 June 2012 The Braveheart 5k Trail Run Trim AC .Porchfields,Trim, Co. Meath

23 June 2012 Michael Manning 10k Road Race & Fun Run Dunshaughlin Ac Dunshaughlin Community Centre

4 July 2012 South O'Hanlon 5k Road Race & Fun Run South O'Hanlon Senchelestown 
GAA Centre

18 July 2012 St. Brigid's AC 5k Road Race & Fun Run St. Brigid's AC Oldcastle.
25 July 2012 Cushinstown AC 6km Road Race , Pudden Hill Activity Centre, near Kilmoon

24 August 2012 Tara AC 5K Road Race & Fun Run Tara AC Skyrne Community Hall

2 Sept 2012 Navan AC Annual T&F Sports Navan AC Claremont Stadium, Navan

9 Sept 2012 Rennicks Cup & Fr Delany 5 Mile Road Race & Fun Run Bohermeen AC

23 Sept 2012 Star of the Sea cross country meeting Greenanstown, Stamullen.

24 August 2012 Tara AC 5K Road Race & Fun Run Tara AC Skyrne Community Hall

9 Sept 2012 Rennicks Cup & Fr Delany 5 Mile Road Race & Fun Run Bohermeen AC

23 Sept 2012 Star of the Sea cross country meeting Greenanstown, Stamullen.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Tara AC officers and committee 2012

Following the Tara Athletic Club AGM in January 2012, the following committee were elected


Chairperson: Sean O Regan
Secretary: Kathryn Walley
Registrar: Kathryn Walley
Treasurer: Sean O Kane
Ass Treasurer: Adrienne Togher
PRO: Lisa O Dowd
Development Officer: Caroline Deacy
Childrens Officer: Fiona O Connor
Facilities Officer: Paul Kearns

Club Coaches: Kathryn Walley, Lisa O Dowd, Caroline Deacy, Fiona O Donnor, Celine Jordan, Seamus O Kane, Adrienne Togher, Chantelle Farrelly, Dearbhla Clarke, Noreen Swan.

Committee Members: Sean O Regan, Dathryn Walley, Seamus O Kane, Adrienne Togher,
Lisa O Dowd, Chantelle Farrelly, cAroline Deacy, Fiona O Connor, Paul Kearns, Celine Jordan,
Liam Kelleher, Declan Smyth.


Tara Athletic Club
Training Times

Tuesday 7pm 8yrs – 16yrs Tara Track
Wednesday 6.30pm Little Athletes Scoil Cholmcille, Skryne
Thursday 7pm 11+ yrs Tara Track
Thursday 8pm Meet’n’Train Tara Track
Sunday 11am 8yrs – 16yrs Hill of Tara

www.taraac.com
For details on Training Sessions contact:
Lisa O Dowd 0851416041 Kathryn Walley 0872475321

Trim Athletic Club Officers elected for 2012.

Chairman, Ciaran Tobin,
Secretary, Caroline Brogan;
Treasurer, David Hawcroft;
Registrar, Moira Aston;
PRO, Ciaran Tobin;
Child Officers, Don Mahon, Maria Brogan;
Captain Women, Ann Tobin;
Captains Men, Brian Cully, Don Mahon.

Coaches Sean Brady, John Rowe, Mary Gonsalves, David Tobin, Ciaran Tobin,
Moira Aston, Moira Peppard, Don Mahon, Sean O Neill, Maria Brogan.

Contact us trimathleticclub@hotmail.com
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Training
Juveniles -- Boyne CS Tues 6pm
Meet & Train -- Castle St Trim Tues 7.30pm
Meet & Train -- Castle St Trim Thur 7.30pm
Track Session -- Claremont Stadium Fri 6-8pm
Long Run -- Porchfields Sun 10am

Navan Athletic Club OFFICERS 2012

Hon. Life President Robbie Byrne
Hon. Life Members Paddy O’Rourke
Michael McDonagh
Rita Brady
President Micheal Smyth
Chairwoman Ann Lister
Secretary Bernie Gallagher
Treasurer Rita Brady
Assistant Treasurer Jarlath Fitzsimons
Registrar Margaret Houlihan
PRO Larry Whelan
Competition Secretary Ceppie Grant
Website Co-Ordinator Tommy Clinton
Child Welfare Officers Larry Whelan
Ann Lister
Margaret Houlihan
Development Officer
Coaching Co-Ordinator Tom Clinton
County Board Delegates Rita Brady, Jarlath Fitzsimons, Maria Matthews,
Ann Lister, Bernie Gallagher, Mary Watters.
Claremont Committee Rita Brady, Chris Grant, Michael Smyth,
Ann Lister, Jarlath Fitzsimons.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Spring Half at Bohermeen

Half Marathon results http://www.precisiontiming.net/result/racetimer?v=%252Fen%252Frace%252Fshow%252F751%253Flayout%253Dprecision_timing



Bohermeen AC staged the Generali Spring Half Marathon over a two lap course in and around Bohermeen and Boyerstown on Sunday 4 March. Over 700 runners took part in a well organised event which attracted runners from 25 counties and some from overseas.