Week ending Saturday 10th August
International debut for Eoin Quinn
A terrific past twelve months in which he has emerged as one of the most improved young athletes in the Country culminated for Eoin Quinn last Saturday when he made his International debut at the Youth Nations Cup in Santry, a new event for the best u/18 athletes from Ireland and England. Winning the All-Ireland title recently saw Eoin selected for the 800m where he competed with great determination to finish fourth in a very fast race. He followed this up with the 4x400m relay where he ran the third leg, taking the baton in fourth place and showing his customary great turn of pace pulled his team back into second place, though the team eventually finished in fourth place.
Earlier in the day, Oisin Lane and Matthew Glennon dominated in the 3,000m race walk and as befits their pre-race tags as the clear favourites came home first and second respectively to earn maximum points for Ireland in the team competition.
Congratulations to our International trio and now that Eoin has run for Ireland, his name will be added to the International Roll of Honour in the Clubhouse, the one hundred and eighth name on the roll so far.
Birr 5k success for Eileen Kenny
The Birr 5k, the final race of the very successful Offaly 5k Road Race Series took place last Friday on a lovely balmy summer’s evening. Running on a course that had a good balance of level ground and uphill drags, but with a very welcome downhill run into the finish, the race attracted a good entry of 368, among them Eileen Kenny finishing strongly in 22:22 and winning her master category, so congratulations to Eileen.
Upcoming road races
This Sunday the AAI National Half Marathon, which will be run in conjunction with Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon, takes place in Dublin and we wish everyone entered the very best of luck. Next Wednesday evening the Castlepollard 5k takes place, an extremely popular local race, and being local and organised by North Westmeath AC we expect big number from the Club to run in support of our near neighbours.
For the latest results, news and details of all upcoming fixtures check the Club’s website at www.mullingarharriers.com. You can also follow what is happening at the Club on our Facebook page.
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