Offaly Athletics Track and Field Championships
On Thursday evening, May 22nd, we witnessed the much-anticipated return of the Offaly Junior, Senior, and Master Track & Field Championships - and what a fantastic return it was!
Athletes from clubs across the county gathered at Tullamore Harriers Stadium on a glorious sunny evening. The event offered not only top-class competition, at a top- class venue, but also a sociable and friendly atmosphere, where camaraderie and rivalry blended beautifully on and off the track.
Adrian Curley, Chairman of Tullamore Harriers, took on the role of MC for the evening -and as always, did so brilliantly. He gave great encouragement to each athlete while controlling the busy schedule of the evening. A huge well done to the Offaly Athletics team for organising such a seamless event. Coordinating a track and field meet is no easy feat, but by all accounts, it ran smoothly.
The evening featured a mix of field and track events. For many of those competing in the track races, it was their first time on a track being more accustomed to road racing, and by all accounts they were pleasantly surprised by the excitement and challenge of this new setting. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, especially from first timers who embraced the new experience.
The championships kicked off with the 100m sprint and the Weight for Distance event, setting the tone for two and a half hours of electric atmosphere and athletic spirit. The stadium was alive with energy, and it was clear to all that the Offaly Track & Field Championships are back - and better than ever.
On behalf of the newly elected Chairman of Offaly Athletics, Neil Davidson, a heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone involved -from the athletes and officials to the club members who supported, competed, and volunteered. Your enthusiasm and dedication are the heartbeat of our athletics community.
Thank you to Offaly Civil Defence as always for providing medical cover.
Results
Eimear Cotter Tullamore Harriers AC 1st
Lucy Champ Tullamore Harriers AC 2nd
Teagan Delaney Tullamore Harriers AC 3rd
Halimet Balogun Tullamore Harriers AC 1st
Niamh Mahon Naomh Mhuire AC 2nd
Louise Dunne Naomh Mhuire AC 3rd
Aileen Flynn Naomh Mhuire AC 1st
Ciara Lee Whittle Naomh Mhuire AC 2nd
Emma Hart Naomh Mhuire AC 3rd
Lisa Murphy Naomh Mhuire AC 1st
Orla Tooher Birr AC 2nd
Vanessa Connelly Naomh Mhuire AC 3rd
Fiona O'Connor Naomh Mhuire AC
Olive Hesketh Ferbane AC
Freda McNamee Naomh Mhuire AC
Michelle Davis Ballyskenach AC
Sinead Bracken Naomh Mhuire AC
Teresa Moran Ferbane AC
Carmel Farrelly Birr AC
Josie Lalor Tullamore Harriers AC
Patricia Doolin Naomh Mhuire AC
Olive Mannion Tullamore Harriers AC
Anne Daly Tullamore Harriers AC
Marie Donegan Tullamore Harriers AC
Jack Ormond Ballyskenach AC 1st
Evan Tully Birr AC 2nd
Stephen Byrne Tullamore Harriers AC 3rd.
Martin Bannon Kinnitty AC 1st
Larry Dunne Naomh Mhuire AC 2nd
Rory Deverell Tullamore Harriers AC 1st
Gerard Hanlon Edenderry AC 2nd
Michael Connolly Birr AC 3rd
Conor McGrath Tullamore Harriers AC 1st
Glen Mangan Edenderry AC Joint 2nd
Mark Cahill Birr AC Joint 2nd
Fergie Gorman Tullamore Harriers AC 3rd
Peter Ormond Ballyskenach AC 1st
Bryce Fraser Tullamore Harriers AC 2nd
Mark Conway Ballyskenach AC 3rd
Colm Brophy Birr AC 1st
Patrick Hill Ferbane AC 2nd
James Donoghue Edenderry AC 3rd
Pat Melsop Birr AC 1st
Kevin Brazil Ferbane AC 2nd
Paschal Naughton Tullamore Harriers AC 3rd
John Bennett Ferbane AC 1st
Jim Langan Tullamore Harriers AC 1st
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Sinead Greene Ferbane AC 1.09 1st Junior
Niamh Mahon Naomh Mhuire AC 1.12 1st Senior
Ciara Moran Naomh Mhuire AC 1.18 2nd Senior
Lisa Lamir Kinnitty AC 1.19 3rd Senior
Tara Conway Naomh Mhuire AC 1.21
Grainne McManus Naomh Mhuire AC 1.22
Louise Dunne Naomh Mhuire AC 1.25
Aileen Flynn Naomh Mhuire AC 1.14 1st O35
Ciara Lee Whittle Naomh Mhuire AC 1.15 2nd O35
Emma Hart Naomh Mhuire AC 1.16 3rd O35
Joanne Fay Naomh Mhuire AC 1.19
Naomi Galvin Tullamore Harriers AC 1.31
Jane Farrell Edenderry AC 1.36
Lisa Murphy Naomh Mhuire AC 1.11
Vanessa Connolly Naomh Mhuire AC 1.13
Orla Tooher Birr AC 1.14
Susan Bourke Birr AC 1.21
Aine Malone Edenderry AC 1.22
Elizabeth McNevin Edenderry AC 1.29
Freda Mcnamee Naomh Mhuire AC 1.22 1st O45
Fiona O'Connor Naomh Mhuire AC 1.25 2nd O45
Ann Marie McNamara Tullamore Harriers AC 1.28 1st O50
Patricia Doolin Naomh Mhuire AC 1.31 1st O55
Michelle Davis Ballyskenach AC 1.32 2nd O50
Pamela Darcy Ferbane AC 1.35 3rd O45
Noreen Hunt Tullamore Harriers AC 1.43 3rd O50
Anne Daly Tullamore Harriers AC 1.44 1st O60
Mary Hussey Tullamore Harriers AC 1.54
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Jack Ormond Ballyskenach AC 0.54 1st Senior
Stephen Byrne Tullamore Harriers AC 0.57 2nd Senior
Evan Tully Birr AC 0.59 3rd Senior.
Gerard Hanlon Edenderry AC 1.01 1st O40
David Hollywood Tullamore Harriers AC 1.03 1st O35
Michael Connolly Birr AC 1.05 2nd O40
Rory Deverell Tullamore Harriers AC 1.07 3rd O40
Mark Delaney Kinnitty AC 1.09
Rob O'Donnell Kinnitty AC 1.11
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Colm Brophy Birr AC 1.06 1st O55
James Donoghue Edenderry AC 1.09 2nd O55
Nicky Dunne Birr AC 1.11 3rd O55
Pat HIll Ferbane AC 1.13
Dave Dunican Tullamore Harriers AC 1.16
Pat Melsop Birr AC 1.12 1st O60
Kevin Brazil Ferbane AC 1.13 2nd O60
Michael Kinsella Tullamore Harriers AC 1.29 3rd O60
Nick McGowan Tullamore Harriers AC 1.03 1st O45
Glen Mangan Edenderry AC 1.04 2ns O45
Adrian Delaney Naomh Mhuire AC 1.09 3rd O45
Darren Mooney Naomh Mhuire AC 1.09
Mark Cahill Birr AC 1.18
Peter Ormond Ballyskenach AC 1.08 1st O50
Bryce Fraser Tullamore Harriers AC 1.11 2ns O50
Matt Flanagan Naomh Mhuire AC 1.16 3rd O50
Mark Conway Ballyskenach AC 1.17
Simon Green Kinnitty AC 1.18
Francis Connolly Ferbane AC 1.19
Evelyn Herlihy Tullamore Harriers AC 6.01 1st O45
Lisa Murphy Naomh Mhuire AC 6.02 1st O40
Orla Tooher Birr AC 6.05 2nd O40
Ciara Lee Whittle Naomh Mhuire AC 6.11 1st O35
Aileen Flynn Naomh Mhuire AC 6.21 2nd O35
Sinead Green Ferbane AC 6.31 1st Junior
Tara McKinney Tullamore Harriers AC 6.32 2nd O40
Rita Daly Tullamore Harriers AC 6.35 1st O55
Vanessa Connolly Naomh Mhuire AC 6.37 3rd O40
Lisa Lamir Kinnitty AC 6.41 1st Senior
Grainne McManus Naomh Mhuire AC 6.42 2nd Senior
Carmel Farrelly Birr AC 6.43 2nd O55
Joanne Fay Naomh Mhuire AC 6.48 3rd O35
Elysia McCormack Tullamore Harriers AC 6.59 2nd O45
AnnMarie McNamara Tullamore Harriers AC 7.15 1st O50
Marie Donegan Tullamore Harriers AC 7.22 1st O60
Naomi Galvin Tullamore Harriers AC 7.26
Noreen Hunt Tullamore Harriers AC 8.04 3rd O55
Sharon Daly Tullamore Harriers AC 8.07
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Patrick O'Brien Birr AC 5.05 1st O40
Declan Murphy Naomh Mhuire AC 5.06 1st O35
Ronan Hoare Birr AC 5.07 2nd O40
Gerard Hanlon Edenderry AC 5.09 3rd O40
Kevin Looby Naomh Mhuire AC 5.11
Gary Whittle Tullamore Harriers AC 5.13 2nd O35
Niall Kelly Ferbane AC 5.15
Peter Maguire Edenderry AC 5.17 1st O45
Oliver Galvin Clara AC 5.21
Daniel Molloy Tullamore Harriers AC 5.22 3rd O35
Shane McGuinness Tullamore Harriers AC 5.23 1st Senior
Padraig Berry Tullamore Harriers AC 5.24 2nd O45
Brendan Donagher Naomh Mhuire AC 5.27 1st O55
John Lee Ferbane AC 5.52 2nd Senior
Glen Finlay Tullamore Harriers AC 5.53 1st O50
Nicky Dunne Birr AC 5.57 2nd O55
Dave Dunican Tullamore Harriers AC 5.58 3rd O55
Adrian Delaney Naomh Mhuire AC 6.06 3rd O45
Mark Delaney Kinnitty AC 6.11
Liam Byrne Tullamore Harriers AC 6.21
Darren Mooney Naomh Mhuire AC 6.28
Pat Melsop Birr AC 6.34 1st o60
Gearoid Keller Naomh Mhuire AC 6.36
Simon Green Kinnitty AC 6.54 2nd O50
Mark Cahill Birr AC 6.55 3rd O50
Mark Conway Ballyskenach AC 7.11
Paschal Naughton Tullamore Harriers AC 7.43 2nd O60
Jim Langan Tullamore Harriers AC 10.15 1st O80
Evelyn Herlihy Tullamore Harriers AC 12.28 1st O45
Roisin Ryan Kinnitty AC 12.48 1st Senior
Michelle Mullaney Tullamore Harriers AC 12.52 2nd O45
Rita Daly Tullamore Harriers AC 12.56 1st O50
Tara McKinney Tullamore Harriers AC 13.04 1st O40
Mairead Scally Naomh Mhuire AC 13.07 1st O35
Aine Malone Edenderry AC 13.13 2nd O40
Gemma Kelly Naomh Mhuire AC 13.22 3rd O40
Elysia McCormack Tullamore Harriers AC 13.36 3rd O45
Marie Donegan Tullamore Harriers AC 14.14 1st O60
Patrick O'Brien Birr AC 10.01 1st O40
Donough McBrearty Ferbane AC 10.02 1st O35
Ronan Hoare Birr AC 10.04 2nd O40
Oliver Galvin Clara AC 10.19 3rd O40
Gary Whittle Tullamore Harriers AC 10.21 2nd O35
Brendan Donagher Naomh Mhuire AC 10.28 1st O55
Declan Murphy Naomh Mhuire AC 10.32 3rd O35
Catch Grennan Tullamore Harriers AC 10.33 1st O50
Kevin Looby Naomh Mhuire AC 10.34
Padraig Berry Tullamore Harriers AC 10.45 1st O45
Daniel Molloy Tullamore Harriers AC 11.02
Glen Finlay Tullamore Harriers AC 11.17 2nd O50
Kevin Brazil Ferbane AC 11.59 1st O60
Liam Byrne Tullamore Harriers AC 12.02 2nd O55
Nicky Dunne Birr AC 12.03 3rd O55
Dave Dunican Tullamore Harriers AC 12.04
Paschal Naughton Tullamore Harriers AC 14.47 2nd O60
1st Team Niamh Mahon Naomh Mhuire AC 4.33
2nd Team Orla Tooher Birr AC 4.36
3rd Team Sinead Green Ferbane AC 4.37
4th Team Naomi Galvin Tullamore Harriers AC 4.47
5th Team Lisa Murphy Naomh Mhuire AC 4.49
6th Team Aine Malone Edenderry AC 4.51
7th Team Evelyn Herlihy Tullamore Harriers AC 4.53
8th Team Lisa Lamir Kinnity AC 5.01
9th Team Susan Bourke Birr AC 5.05
10th Team Bryce Fraser Tullamore Harriers AC 5.14
11th Team Fiona Rigney Ballyskenach AC 5.18
12th Team Ann-Maria Egan Ferbane AC 5.19
13th Team Ciara Lee Whittle Naomh Mhuire AC 5.31
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Name Club Age Cate Result 1 Result 2 Result 3 Overall Result
John Lee Ferbane AC 4.28 3.78 3.91 1st Senior
Martin Bannon Kinnitty a.c 5.26 5.02 5.42 1st O35
David Hollywood Tullamore Harriers 3.78 4.02 4.07 2nd O35
Niall Kelly Ferbane 3.61 3.62 3.79 1st O40
Ronan Hoare Birr AC 2.18 2.69 3.16 2nd O40
Conor McGrath Tullamore Harriers 4.08 4.38 4.38 1st O45
Peter Maguire Edenderry AC 3.34 3.18 3.73 2nd O45
Glen Mangan Edenderry 3.32 3.72 3.52 3rd O45
Joe Flanagan Naomh Mhuire 2.48 2.77 2.43
Bryce Fraser Tullamore Harriers 3.57 3.41 3.07 1st O50
Francis Connolly Ferbane 1.83 2.28 2.27 2nd O50
Halimat Balogun Tullamore Harriers AC 4.24 4.22 1st Senior
Fiona Rigney Ballyskenach AC 2.7 3.08 3.04 2nd Senior
Louise Dunne Naomh Mhuire AC 2.12 2.12 2.44 3rd Senior
Lucy Devery Ferbane AC 1.6 1.48 1.52
Denise Coghill Ferbane AC 3.02 1st O40
Anne-Maria Egan Ferbane AC 2.47 2.1 2.22 2nd O40
Imelda Grogan Ferbane AC 2.22 2.41 2.29 3rd O40
Alison Enright Birr AC 2.23 1.94 2.15
Susan Bourke Birr AC 2.22 2.01 2.09
Elizabeth McNevin Edenderry AC 1.94 1.67
Pamela D'Arcy Ferbane AC 1.93 1.68 1.84 1st O45
Bridget O Keeffe Ballyskenach AC 2.5 2.4 2.21 1st O50
Hilary Duncan Tullamore Harriers AC 1.83 1.76 1.93 2nd O50
Claire Nugent Ferbane AC 1.64 1.62 1.42 1st O55
Donnacha O' Meara Birr AC 6.63 6.77 6.75 1st Junior
Evan King Birr AC 5.89 6.58 6.58 2nd Junior
John Dooley Ferbane AC 6.58 6.5 7.06 1st Senior
Jack Ormond Ballyskenach AC 6.91 6.72 2nd Senior
Max Feehan Ferbane AC 5.84 6.34 6.09 3rd Senior
Joseph mulligan Tullamore Harriers AC 8.29 8.82 8.75 1st O35
Larry Dunne Naomh Mhuire AC 8.76 8.53 7.93 2nd O35
Conor McGrath Tullamore Harriers AC 6.97 6.7 6.62 1st O45
Joe Flanagan Naomh Mhuire AC 6.32 6.54 6.55 2nd O45
Matt Flanagan Naomh Mhuire AC 6.48 6.82 6.98 1st O50
Colm Brophy Birr AC 7.15 7.69 7.12 1st O55
Michael Guinan Ferbane AC 6.8 6.04 1st O60
John Bennett Ferbane AC 5.05 5.15 5.16 1st O70
Roisin Ryan Kinnitty AC 5.23 5.56 5.26 1st SeniorFiona Rigney Ballyskenach AC 5.13 5.19 5.33 2nd Senior
Niamh Mahon Naomh Mhuire AC 5.19 5.09 3rd Senior
Kelley Farrell Naomh Mhuire AC
Lucy Devery Ferbane AC 4.21 3.87 3.77
Denise Coghill Ferbane AC 5.42 5.29 5.23 1st O40
Imelda Grogan Ferbane AC 4.69 4.73 4.08 2nd O40
Cathy Ford Tullamore Harriers AC 6.8 7 1st O45
Karen O Donnell Ballyskenach AC 5.4 5.72 5.32 2nd O45
Olive Hesketh Ferbane AC 4.78 5.3 5.12 3rd O45
Hilary Duncan Tullamore Harriers AC 5.63 6.05 5.95 1st O50
Teresa Moran Ferbane AC 5.75 5.72 6 2nd O50
Bridget O Keeffe Ballyskenach AC 5.91 5.68 5.9 3rd O50
Mary Hussey Tullamore Harriers AC 5.69 5.67 5.6
Claire Nugent Ferbane aC 4.79 5.16 4.92 1st O55
Olive Mannion Tullamore Harriers AC 5.14 5.44 5.62 1st O60
Donnacha O' Meara Birr AC 5.59 5.67 5.53 1st Junior
Evan King Birr AC 3.82 5.67 5.52 1st Junior
John Dooley Ferbane AC 3.89 3.77 3.89 1st Senior
Joseph Mulligan Tullamore Harriers AC 4.93 4.76 5.21 1st O35
Larry Dunne Naomh Mhuire AC 4.43 4.55 4.87 2nd O35
Rob O'Donnell Kinnitty AC 3.79 4.49 3.85 1st O40
Patrick Hill Ferbane AC 4.75 4.7 3.93 1st O55
Michael Guinan Ferbane AC 4.38 4.44 4.82 1st O60
Mick Kenny Birr AC 5 4.88 5.01 1st O65
John Bennett Ferbane AC 3.41 3.24 3.37 1st O70
Halimat Balogun Tullamore Harriers AC 5.12 5.06 5.23 1st Senior
Roisin McManus Naomh Mhuire AC. 4.13 4.41 4.68 2nd Senior
Fiona Rigney Ballyskenach AC 3.84 4.3 3.68 3rd Senior
Tara Conway Naomh Mhuire AC. 3.17 3.23 4.09
Joanne Fay Naomh Mhuire AC 3.9 4.38 4.03 1st O35
Mairead Scally Naomh Mhuire AC 3.03 3.86 3.38 2nd O35
Imelda Grogan Ferbane AC 3 2.96 2.94 1st O40
Fiona O'Connor Naomh Mhuire AC 4.35 4.77 4.77 1st O45
Pamela D'Arcy Ferbane AC 3.53 3.63 3.65 2nd O45
Olive Hesketh Ferbane AC 3.3 2.54 3.44 3rd O45
Michelle Davis Ballyskenach AC 4.8 5.34 5.41 1st O50
Bridget O Keeffe Ballyskenach AC 5.3 5.14 5.29 2nd O50
Hilary Duncan Tullamore Harriers AC 3.46 3.71 4.24 3rd O50
Josie lalor Tullamore Harriers AC 4.31 4.92 4.86 1st O55
Claire Nugent Ferbane AC 3.3 3.91 3.98 2nd O55
Sharon Daly Tullamore Harriers AC 3.1 3.31 3.74 3rd O55
Noreen Hunt Tullamore Harriers AC 3.2 2.79 2.92
Olive Mannion Tullamore Harriers AC 5.14 5.18 5.31 1st O60
Donnacha O'Meara Birr AC 30.15 28.13 26.34 1st Junior
Joseph Mulligan Tullamore Harriers AC 20.9 19.72 1st Senior
Gearoid Keller Naomh Mhuire AC 17.98 18.48 1st O40
Mark Delaney Kinnitty AC 10.1 13.72 2nd O40
Joe Flanagan Naomh Mhuire AC 11.6 6.92 8.34 1st O45
Mick Kenny Birr AC 18.5 17.3 17.87 1st O65
Roisin McManus Naomh Mhuire AC Senior 11.26 14.23 11.55 1st Senior
Lucy Devery Ferbane AC O35 5.6 7.86 1st O35
Anne-Maria Egan Ferbane AC O40 5.55 7.18 1st O40
Teresa Moran Ferbane AC O50 12.7 12.38 12.27 1st O50