58 Dundalk Town, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 www.dundalkdemocrat.ie www.dundalkdemocrat.ie Dundalk Town, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 59 The Chequered F1ag GOLF Club round-up ATHLETICS Club round-up Bad weather puts pay to National title for tom A blog by Stephen English deserved 4th place. by all. Katie Todd and Rachel McArdle www.stephenenglish.ie St Peter’s AC The U11 Boys had a strong team First on the rostrum for the brought home the second Gold medal Solheim/Ryder Cup action in this 1500m event. Finishing in 7th seasiders was the up and coming of Blackrock’s weekend in a stamina Last weekend, four athletes from place was Danny O’Brien, Evin Quinn Maedhbh Fee who came in a super sapping under-15 Girls 2000m. Formula 1 2012 gets underway St Peter’s AC were in action in represented Sunday after Sunday. The big news at Mannan Castle rain, or a frost delay, okay so the 21st, Jonathan Commins in 32nd sixth in a huge field for the opening The last post did not play for The opening shots of the 2012 campaign were shot in southern Spain indoor championship competitions place and Conor McMahon in 33rd under-9 Girls 400m to bag a fine Blackrock until Aaron McGuigan last week with the opening test of the new Formula 1 season. Nuremore Indeed this weekend there were is that our Thursday Open will now sun didn’t shine but at least one in Belfast and Glasgow. only four in that particular category become a two day event and will didn’t have to put on the wet gear place. Great running by these U11 trophy. Following strongly behind followed up his great run in Armagh The Jerez circuit also played host to the unveiling of numerous new The Odyssey Arena in Belfast was Boys. Maedhbh were Aibhlis Todd and to take a fighting eighth in an even cars. Included in this was the new Red Bull with which the Milton taking part. It is hard to reconcile be played both Wednesday and and thermals before hitting the the venue for both the Irish Senior Golf Club this with teams of ten and over Thursday, so watch this space for fairways this weekend. In the U11 Girls 1500m, the club Bronagh Hughes. bigger stamina test the 3000m for Keynes based team will hope to win a third consecutive constructors’ Championships and the Ulster had two athletes compete, Tara In the Boys equivalent, Leo under-15 Boys. There is no game in the world representing the club for weeks on more updates. It was great to see a full timesheet Juvenile Championships for the crown. The new car proved troublesome for the champions with that can raise you to the clouds end during the Summer months. As We are now also updating our this weekend and great to see a few McGuinness and Ellen O’Brien, and MacRuairi was just two places out of Next stop for Blackrock athletes is running restricted on the opening day after parts arrived late from the Under 14 to Under 17 age groups. both performed very well. a trophy place with Cillian Halpenny the Leinster Indoor Track and Field one minute and spear-tackle you Davina McCaul would say on ‘Drop BRS system so visitors looking to returning members back playing Meanwhile, across in Glasgow, the UK, due to fog in Jerez, but when the car was finally ready for action before you have even had time to The Million‘, come on over 18’s put play at Mannan will be able to book again. Although the Weekly Spring Next up was the U15 Girls 2500m and Aaron Spaight making fine Championships in Nenagh at the Mark Webber set respectable times on the opening day before setting Scottish Masters’ Championships where both Kayleigh Fay and Naoise debuts at this nocturnal meeting. weekend. draw breath. Once you get a vague your shoulder to the wheel and give online using our BRS system http:// competition is only over 13 holes, were staged in the Kelvin Hall. the pace for the new cars on the following day. inkling that you have finally got the your club a jee-up! www.mannancastlegolfclub.ie 18 holes are open and the greens Bernadette McGuill, wife of the late Larry McGuill, McConnon had a tough race from the Top Blackrock finisher of the night Jerez showed once more Red Bull will be the car to beat in the Martin McGrane got the weekend start with a steep hill in the course of was the indefatigable Neasa Reilly secret of how to play golf you are Ladies don’t worry thanks to the are in magnificent condition. former Dunleer AC President and Ras na hEireann off to a great start with a bronze Aviva Leinster coming days. After Webber handed over the driving duties to Sebastian finished. BRS system this will not affect your John Clarke was walking around Director with her daughters Goretti, at left and their event. However, the girls had an who, despite being out of her age Vettel for the final two days it was clear that once more the Red Bull is Greenore medal in the Under 15 Shot Putt in excellent performance and Kayleigh group, came in a remarkable second Jerry Eakin walked off the sixth competition times. the clubhouse smiling from ear Margaret. the Ulster Juvenile Championships the easiest car to drive in the field. Throughout the week both drivers green on Sunday last with 16 Results of February 5 14 Hole A great night was had by those to ear after his round on Saturday was home in 3rd place with Naoise in place in the under-11 Girls 1400m, Schools Cross used far less of the track than their rivals and enjoyed the most stable on Saturday afternoon. He saved his 4th.Likewise, in the boys same race, with Aoife O’Brien taking a super glorious points thinking that he Voucher Competition are as who attended the Love Quiz held after scoring 33pts, alas it was not best throw of 10.18m – his second car in the field. In recent years the Red Bull has consistently been the had finally mastered the ancient follows - Winner: Christy Connor last Friday; although it would enough to secure 1st place as David Brendan Leacy had a great finish and trophy in ninth place. Country best ever with the 3.25kg implement was placed in 10th position. Blackrock were not finished in this most confidence inspiring car on the grid and it seems that that trend game. At that stage he was level (9) 34, 2nd: Robert Roche (17) 33 have been nice to see a few more McSharry managed to take the lead - until the final round, and this proved will continue in 2012. The same could not be said for Ferrari. par, despite having missed a tiddler pts (after countback), 3rd: John members support nights like this. with 34pts. Well done guys, great Finally for the day was the U20 one because also running big races Championships sufficient to move him up into the Junior race with athlete Emma Fay over the one kilometre circuit around on the 2nd green, and thinking Long (13) 33 pts (after countback); Congratulations to the winning scoring. medals behind Matthew Dalton and Ferrari has room for improvement that 50 points was well within his 4th: Seán Crichton (12) 33 pts (after team an all-male youthful team Spring Voucher Competition (13 competing in this 4000m event. the Mall were Niamh Cunningham, Cameron Kelly, both of whom were Emma had a great run, finishing in Beibhinn NicRuairi, Una O’Neill Even though set the pace on the final day of the test compass. Three holes later he had countback).Results of February of Jack Corr, Andrew Boylan and Holes) Results February 11 and 12 representing City of Lisburn AC. it was clear that much is still amiss with the new car. Speaking midway only managed to add three more 4 14 Hole Voucher Competition - Ronan O’Callaghan led by no other are as follows - 1st: David McSharry fine style with a 3rd place position. Kinney, Bi Carroll, Clodagh Lynch, On Saturday night in the Odyssey A great day for Ardee and District Eve Brosnan, Caoilfhionn McCarthy, through the test Ferrari’s technical director, Pat Fry, was unwilling to be points to his total and was well on Winner: Terry Brennan (19) 32 pts. than Captain Shane Corr. (11) 34pts; 2nd: John Clarke (10) it was the turn of Emily Rogers to drawn into specifics on the issues affecting the new car: the way to obscurity and a miserly Our Captain’s Drive-in February 33pts; 3rd: Liam Leatham (18) AC in this tough competition, Eimear Fee, Aoife O’Brien, and Leah contest the High Jump in the Irish well done to all the athletes who McArdle. “I think there is a lot of room for us to improve from where we are,” 31 points in total. 26 is only two weeks away, the 31pts. Cloverhill Senior Championships. She had a competed. For the Boys, it was Finn Reilly who said the Englishman. “Reliability wise it is good. Performance wise I Or take the case of Stephen format for this competition is a best clearance of 1.65m, and went Quigley! Stephen has been playing four person scramble over Saturday battled through the drizzly conditions think we are okay, but we can play around with the performance and Golf Club Greenore very close to clearing what would at the head of the Blackrock improve [the car in] some corners and some particular parts of the the golf of his life since he rejoined February 25 and Sunday 26, you have been a lifetime best of 1.70m. Glenmore AC Nuremore. On Sunday after nine There is tremendous development will be able to book your tee time contingent from Jonah Power, corner, but I would not say I am happy yet until we get the whole thing However she finished just outside the A great week of athletics was had holes he had collected 23 points work going on at the club at the for this event online, then there will Ladies Donnacha Hughes and Patrick Brady. working.” medals in 5th place, in what proved by Glenmore athletes with the club The next trophy for Blackrock and was thinking that he would minute both on the course and in be a draw made for teams. Saturday’s 11 Hole Voucher With the struggles of Ferrari in the opening days it was clear that to be a much tougher competition racking up a tally of 15 medals and came courtesy of Kelly Breen who ran have to cut himself in the interests the clubhouse. There are “wanted” posters all Competition which was played Bernadette McGuill with offical starter Tom Neary, pressure was mounting in Italy prior to the final day of the test. As a than twelve months previously. five trophies. a great fifth in another huge field for of equity even though it was a non- In the clubhouse new changing around the clubhouse, if you have in heavy conditions was won Dunleer AC honorary life member at the Coca Cola result there was little surprise that the team showed impressive pace In 2011 Emily had cleared The Armagh Road Race was the the under-13 Girls 1400m, with Penny counting affair. facilities for gents and ladies are not yet collected a “Bounty”, you by Patricia Brennan with 22 pts. Larry McGuill Ras na hEireann at Oldbridge on Friday with Alonso setting the pace with a low fuel load. Speaking 1.60m to take the bronze medal starting point with 12 Glenmore Morris finishing characteristically He was driving the ball like John being installed. Out on the course may want to do so soon. If you Runner-up was Odile Glynn with behind Cathriona Farrell of Co afterwards the double world champion said: Daly and was displaying a mastery holes 10 and 12 are being renovated know of someone who is thinking athletes heading for the floodlit Mall fast ahead of Rachel O’Brien, Grace “I still think there is a long way to go until Australia,” commented 20pts on countback. The mid-week Galway club, Craughwell AC, who on Thursday evening last. around the greens that would have as is the tee-boxes for holes 9 and of joining an excellent golf club competition was won by Monica Brosnan, Mia Smith, Maeve Hodgers Alonso when asked about the new car. “The progress in these four successfully defended her national First up were Sean Quinn and Liam made Phil Mickelson envious when 10. Over 200 sleepers have to be with wonderful facilities, your Mullen with 21pts. and Jessica Twibell. days has been quite big for us. Maybe not in performance or times or title on Saturday night with a 1.70m Quinn in the U9 boys race, followed Final ‘Rock runner of the night suddenly the bottom fell out of his set in place to further enhance the chance to collect your bounty on performance. whatever but definitely all the tests we did and all the understanding course with the ones already in by Ciara Quinn who stormed home was Aaron McGuigan who bagged bucket. From there to the finish them is running out! Conor Durnin was next into action of the car has been positive for us.” Stephen could only manage 15 place looking the part. Dundalk to win the U11 Girls race and Alice another trophy for the club by taking Ferrari struggled in recent years to correlate the results of their wind There was a great gathering for the Dromiskin-based club, and Ferguson earning a trophy in 6th a fine ninth place in a long under-15 more points and in the end had to he had a very busy couple of hours in tunnel and simulator testing to the actual real world results of their fork out where he thought he would for the third round of the Eclectic Mannan Ladies Golf Club position. Boys 2,400m. Aaron’s fine run in the cars. The team had commented over the winter that they had found competition on Sunday morning the Ulster Juvenile Championships on Her sister Nicola went on to win a last of the juvenile races was the signal be reaping. Rose O’Reilly has been playing Sunday morning. His best result came solutions to those problems but the results in Jerez would indicate Against that take the raising to which was over a new 12 holes splendid golf over the last few RESULTS of the Four Man team trophy for 10th position in the Girls to his colleagues to sprint again, but event held on Sunday February 12 in the Under 17 Long Jump, where otherwise. the clouds of David Eakin. When he compared to previous weeks. weeks, bringing in some great U13 race, followed closely by team- this time just to traverse the green are as follows – 1st: Dermot Duffy he finished in 4th place with a leap counted 17 points after nine holes With holes 8-12 taken out of play scores for her team, definitely a mates Katelyn Quinn and Maeve towards Mr Chips eating emporium (19), Tom Lanigan (21), Denis of 5.51m. David probably thought it was just because of the development work popular winner. White. on the west side of the Mall where McLaren looking strong Ryan (16), Dessie Ward (14) 99pts; This was a little below his best, but DUNLEER AC’s Aaron O’Hanlon another mundane Sunday for him. holes 13 to 18 leaving out hole 16 Angela McBride another steady In the Boys U15, Emmet Hughes they all tucked into plenty of the While the majority of teams have developed inelegant solutions went with the front seven holes to 2nd: Noel McGuinness (18), Sean was a good performance given that (pictured above) triumphed at to the new aerodynamic regulations McLaren have gone down a He had bogeyed 6, 7 and 8 and was golfer who has also brought in 7th and James O’Reilly 10th also staple doused in salt and vinegar and make up the competition. consistently steady scores this Quigley (21), Kevin Henry (23), it came just after he had placed 2nd won trophies with Tadhg Leahy cheered on the international runners’ the Aviva Leinster Schools’ Cross completely different route with their new car. In Jerez barely hanging on to respectability. Larry Hanratty (26) 98. in his heat of the 200m in a time of Country Championships winning the But with an iron will that is typical The scoring this week over the season, Angela actually had 26pts completing the team. Niall O’Reilly exertions for the big prize. and were both very positive about their prospects tougher 12 holes was not as good The next competition on 24.95. He rounded off with a 7.70 intermediate boys age category last of his golf of late he knuckled but even with 1pt deduction for and Cormac Barry both participated Three days later, the kids were for the coming year and also the potential of the new car. Having as the previous week with 29 a previous 2nd place finish, she February 19 is a four man team clocking for 3rd place in his heat of admirably in the Junior Mens Race. Wednesday. experienced a nightmare during last year’s winter testing the team down and on the back nine had out again. This time it was to points from Mickey Rushe (7) good managed to secure 2nd place again rumble with a 9am shot gun start. the 60m, which was encouragingly Sunday saw these athletes and participate in Armagh’s sister race in Aaron ran an outstanding race needed to hit the ground running in Spain. By and large that is one birdie, on the 16th, and eight enough to take the honours from Fr The following Sunday, February 26 faster than he had run in the Leinster over the 4500m event, dominating straight pars to give himself 23 this week. more participate in Rás na hEireann the international series, the Ras na exactly what they have done with Hamilton saying that, “when I Kevin Cullen (7) 28 pts and Brendan Results from Week Three of the is the Captain’s Drive-In day with a Junior Championships in Nenagh two at the Battle of the Boyne site. hEireann, which was staged on the the field in the intermediate division. points for that stretch. O’Rourke (11) with 27 pts. got the new tyres on I was able to extract the grip quite easily and Spring League held on February 5 14 hole team event shot gun start weeks previously. Naoise McElroy, 7th and Chloe Battle of the Boyne site at Oldbridge Picking up the speed mid-race Aaron felt there was definitely something we could work with.” Enough said about David or he The two top finishers this week and February 8 are as follows - 1st at 9am. On Sunday afternoon in the said: “half -way I started to take up will suffer from the illusion that are also one and two in the overall McCarragher on her first run for House last Sunday. Even though the team made great progress there is still Rose O’Reilly (20) 28pts; 2nd Angela Followed by a nine hole mixed Kelvin Hall, Tom McGrane brought the club started the proceedings for Senan McCarthy was the first the pace and didn’t look back from lots of room for improvement with both Hamilton and Button he can play golf and look what competition where the top 12 McBride (23) 25pts. competition at 1.30pm, following the weekend’s action to a winning there really.” happened to Dad. The only downer are Mickey Rushe (7) 38, Fr Kevin Clodagh Lyncvh and Sorcha Cassidy, Blackrock AC Glenmore in the U9 race. Blackrock boy on to the battlefield, commenting that the team needed to improve the predictability Week three of the Spring League, the Captain’s Drive-In reception. conclusion, as he was crowned Sean Quinn, Sean McCarragher, and he beat more of the opposition The win for Aaron give him the on David’s Sunday was when his Cullen (7) 42, Seamus Keenan (9) this is the half-way point and we On Wednesday February 29 there athletes adjusting their spikes before competing at Scottish Masters’ champion in the title of Leinster Schools Provincial of the new car by improving their knowledge of setting up the beloved Chelsea frittered away a 42, Mark Hughes (7) 43, Gareth James McBride and Liam Quinn were than beat him in the under-9 600m. suspension and finding more rear downforce. have two teams tied for the lead at will be an open singles competition the Coca Cola Larry McGuill Ras na hEireann Over 45 Shot Putt. the Boys U9 team. Cross Country Champion 2012. three goal lead to allow the arch Kilgallon (8) 43, Pearse Murphy the moment; it is truly a close race. In the Girls equivalent Niamh Cassidy and Nico Rosberg both topped the times during the week but with with a 10am shot gun start. Although somewhat disappointed Ciara Quinn had another great ran another blinder coming home a Aaron is now preparing for the enemy away with a highly unlikely (10) 43, Jim McKay (3) 44, Benny Team Parsley captained by Rita that he only managed a best throw of Aviva Irish Schools’ Cross Country Mercedes using last year’s car the times of the squad this was to Tierney (5) 44, Colm Traynor (6) 44, run coming 2nd in U11 Girls and close fourth with the ever improving share of the spoils. O’Loughlin and Team Sage led by 8.19m, he was nevertheless pleased Championships that will see be expected. The opening test of the year always seems teams try The resident pro, Maurice Ed Hughes (5) 44, Paul McCoy (10) Gill Rouiller both have 13pts. Team Killin Golf Club with Alice Ferguson, Hannah Kirwan, Meadhbh Fee just behind in sixth and gain an understanding of their new cars and get as much data 46 and Graham Johnston (11) 46. to win his first ever national title after Orlagh McGuigan, Lorna Keenan ahead of Aibhlis Todd and Ciara competitive races with the winners Cassidy, takes a lot of the credit for Chive steered by Margaret Carroll Results from Sunday Roll Up several years of contesting national from all provinces competing on as possible. David’s meteoric rise in the golfing Play will continue over the new 12 with 12pts and Rose O’Reilly’s came home silver team medal O’Brien. These fine performances With Mercedes running an old car, albeit with some upgrades, holes this week. on February 5 as follows - 1st: championships in both Ireland and winners. earned the girls the silver team March 10 in Galway. world having nurtured him from Team Dill with 11pts are chasing Dickie Newell 32pts; 2nd: Eamonn Scotland. they had a huge advantage over their competitors. As a result virtual infancy. Indeed there could Thursday saw the the leaders. Hugh Larkin represented Glenmore medal. anything less than pace setting performance would have been a commencement of the Seniors 12 Doherty 31pts; 3rd: Paddy Carroll Tom’s indoor season is now at an with a brave race in U11 Boys. The One runs out of superlatives when be no greater tribute to Maurice’s With three weeks still left in 31pts. 14 Holes Stableford results St Brigid’s Half shock for the former world champions. The coming season will hole Spring League. The first week the league, it’s not too late for the end, but Martin, Emily and Conor, U13 Girls team won bronze team describing Neasa Reilly who followed teaching ability than David and his from February 12 as follows - 1st: along with several other St Peter’s AC be a defining one for Mercedes. The time has come for them to younger buddy Daragh Kelly. winner not complaining about teams bringing up the rear to move medals with Shauna McElroy 6th, up her excellent silver in Armagh Marathon and “too many shots” on this occasion up the leader board. Unfortunately Stephen Markey 36pts; 2nd: David athletes will be back in action next Nicola Ferguson, Katelyn Quinn and with another brilliant victory in the produce results. Given that Rosberg and Schumacher have both Nobody but himself will take Murden 33pts; 3rd: Donard McCabe weekend, when the Leinster Juvenile shown flashes of potential in the last two years it is clear that in either credit or responsibility for was Jim McDonnell with Fr Cullen I have to report that a few ladies Maeve White. under-11 Girls 800m. Neasa’s great back in second place and Seamus who signed up for the league have 32pts. Championships for the Under 12 to Next up for a grueling uphill 2500m victory towed along her very speedy 10k Run the coming year consistent performances at the front of the field is the golfing enigma that is Thomas The second round of the Killin Under 19 age groups will be staged McCoy third. not yet played a game yet, come on were Hannah Stewart 7th and Eilish clubmate Aoife O’Brien who finished THE St Brigid’s Half Marathon/10k crucial for the continued financial input from Germany. Hughes. For years he was hoovering Park Ryder/Solheim Cup 2012 was in Nenagh. Round two will take place next girls the weather has not been that McMahon 8th. The Boys U15s ran a fine 8th in a massive field backed Run/Walk takes place on Saturday In Jerez one team showed that they might have the potential to up ‘Majors’ as if it were his divine week at 10am. There will be a cancelled on Saturday last due to right and then, all of a sudden, bad, make sure you hit the fairways a great team race to win gold team up by a strong running Blackrock March 3 in Carlingford, Co Louth. join the battle at the front of the field. Lotus looked very impressive juvenile competition on Wednesday this week, we’d love to see you. the weather. It will now take place with their new car clearly showing impressive potential and both the well ran dry. Maybe it was sign Ciara Kelly (left) and Sinead Glynn-Fox, Dunleer Ardee and medals with Emmet Hughes 3rd, platoon Registration can be completed and Friday of this week with a 11am It’s looking like the Mixed on Saturday February 18. The same James O’Reilly, Leonard Grey and of Niamh Cunningham, Eimear drivers looking very confident in its stability and predictability. The of Anno Domini or a waning in start both mornings. Club Captain time-sheet and pairings will apply. AC stewards at the Coca Cola Larry McGuill Ras na online on www.raceireland or on enthusiasm but for two years his Matchplay Competition will return Tadhg Leahy. Cormac Barry ran U17 Fee, Una O’Neill Kinney, Beibhinn the day at the Leisure Centre in the team formally known as had a much stronger test than Brian Ryan and Brigid Pilkington to Mannan Castle this year, it’s All relevant details are posted on hEireann District AC Boys to win 5th place medal. Nic Ruairi, Clodagh Lynch, Kate name went off the screen. are the last two left in the last Four Seasons Hotel,Carlingford. expected with Romain Grosjean particularly enthusiastic about the been a while since this event has the notice board. Further details Ardee and District athletes had Thanks to Armagh and Dunleer O’Brien and Caoilfhionn McCarthy. coming year. But with a renewed vigour that person standing competition. from Eamonn Keenan and Dickie Registration will start at 8.30am on been played at our club. I’ve been a great turnout at the annual Ras AC for enjoyable international meets This good running gained Blackrock the morning of the race. As ever the times from winter testing have to be taken with a is more typical of someone half his told the Mixed Matchplay Trophy Newell. na hEireann held in the grounds and congrats to all athletes who fourth team finish. This is the first year the race will be pinch of salt but when you look deeper than the timesheets its age Thomas is back and rearing to is buried in the display cabinet; Killin Park Open Singles claim his rightful place at the top Mannan Castle of Oldbridge, near Drogheda on participated. Another huge field for the Boys chipped, all finishers will receive a text clear that the Enstone squad are set for a much more competitive I’ve already had a few volunteers Competition Winter Series Singles Sunday last. Training continues every Tuesday equivalent saw Declan Curtin and of the pile. 22 points on the back Questions are being asked offering to polish it in advance of Stableford takes place on Saturday message with their finishing time.A ll season than they had last year. The trials and tribulations of the nine on Sunday, for an excellent Just after noon, events kicked off and Thursday as does adult session Fionn O’Brien finish well inside the finishers will receive a medal. team last year centred on ’s injury and with the Polish about this Criss-Cross repeater this competition. March 24. Members 12 Euro, with the U9 Boys 500m and running 40 points, is an indication of where competition been played at on Wednesday nights. Please see top 20. The Half Marathon will start at star still some way from recovering sufficient fitness it is clear that The sign-up sheet is now on the visitors 15 Euro. Timesheet now for the club were Joe O’Brien, Kyle this behemoth’s aspirations for Mannan. This fun weekly ladies noticeboard and there seems www.glenmoreac.com for further Declan’s brother Aidan, a former 10.30am and the 10k will start 15 Raikkonen is now the future of the team. available on 9339303 Keep up to Quinn and his younger brother Neill. 2012. Let the pretenders beware! competition is open to both men to be a little bit of interest this year, details. Armagh champion, took a fine ninth minutes later. Stewards will be on The former world champion left Formula 1 two years ago to date with Killin on Facebook. Home in 3rd place was Joe, winning The big man is well and truly back. and ladies, combine your scores our goal is to get every lady golfer in in the under-13 Boys 1,500m. The the route directing runners/walker. Killin Park Membership 2012 himself a bronze medal. Next was compete in the World Rally Championship but he has slipped back An interesting statistic, that is with your playing partners, so Mannan to sign up. ultra consistent Kelly Breen went two Water points will be situated along into F1 with ease. The Finn drove well in his two days in Valencia Special Offer. Join Killin Golf Kyle in 15th position and Neill in Blackrock AC becoming very common of late, you have many chances to win. Club for just 694 Euro (Full places better in the Girls equivalent, both routes. and the team enthused about his technical feedback and desire to came to light on perusing the result’s For further information call 22nd place. This was a great effort by Blackrock AC athletes and their with Sorcha Cassidy and Rachel This is the 6th annual Half Mannan Membership). No entry fee applies. the boys in this tough competition. entourage of coaches and parents once more set the pace in Formula 1. sheet. The handicap range of 18 and our resident professional Kevin Terms and conditions apply. O’Brien also carrying the standard for Marathon/10K in aid of St Brigid’s Lotus needed a world class driver to lead them in the absence of Next in the Girls U11 800m race embarked last Thursday evening on Blackrock. School, Dundalk. This event is vital over is meant to be the backbone of McGivern at 042 966 3308. I heard Contact Eamonn Keenan on 93 39303 From left : Aoife Howard, Aileen Carrie and Ellen Kubica and with Raikkonen seemingly armed with a solid car some any club and, team wise, is the most it from a fairly reliable source that Castle Men or 087 9885868 for further details. were Emma Gillespie who ran very their annual trip to Armagh for the Then the Curtin family’s day got to the school’s fundraising and is run Murray - all Dunleer AC were finish-line stewards at well and her team-mate Abbey International Road Races. And, as even brighter when Eimear Curtin, shocks might be in store in the coming year from the team.. pampered in Nuremore. Yet over it may be even cheaper to play this Finally a weekend without wind, Current members payment dead every year in order to fund the Speech the winter period it is the least well competition this week. line is Wednesday February 29. the Coca Cola Larry McGuill Ras na hEireann Sheridan, who finished in a well usual, a wonderful evening was had along with her two brave lieutenants and Language Therapy Department.