Tullamore Harriers athletes shine in U20, Senior & Masters Leinster Track & Field Championships

THE U20, Senior & Masters Leinster Track & Field Championships were held over the weekend of June 7th and 8th at SETU Carlow. While the weather fell short of the usual early summer expectations -with showers and cool breezes -the Tullamore Harriers athletes delivered impressive performances across a range of events and came away with 25 Leinster medals -11 Gold, 6 Silver and 8 Bronze. Congratulations to all.

Tullamore Harriers Results:

100mStephen Byrne 1st (M50) 11.92s (Seasons Best)Rory Deverell 2nd (M40) 12.51Fergie Gorman 4th (M45) 14.13Halimat Balogun 8th (Senior Women) 13.95Dolapo Kush 6th in Heat (Senior Men) 11.24400mOlive Mannion 4th (W60) 1:42.944 x 100m Relay3rd place - 52.00s(Conor McGrath, Stephen Byrne, Fergie Gorman, Rory Deverell)800mOlive Mannion 2nd (W60) 3:57.483000mBarry Mooney 3rd (Senior Men) 16:21.36Well done to all athletes for their hard work and strong representation of Tullamore Harriers at provincial level.Long JumpConor McGrath 2nd (M45) 4.53mShot PutJames Saunders Gold (U20) 4.99 (Personal Best)Joseph Mulligan 1st (M35) 9.11m (7.26kg)Olive Mannion 2nd (W60) 6.23m (3kg)Adrian Brennan 3rd (M60) 8.75m (5kg)JavelinJoseph Mulligan 1st (M35) 29.18mOlive Mannion 1st (W60) 11.34mAdrian Brennan 2nd (M60) 23.58mDiscusJames Saunders Gold U20 12.74 (1kg)Joseph Mulligan 1st M35 21.88 (2k)Weight for DistanceJoseph Mulligan 1st (M35) 4.86m (56lbs)Olive Mannion 2nd (W60) 5.03m (20lbs)Adrian Brennan 3rd (M60) 5.62m (35lbs)Fergie Gorman 3rd (M45) 3.06m (56lbs)HammerJoseph Mulligan 1st (M35) 20.53m (7.26kg)Weight throws Heavy HammerJoseph Mulligan 1st (M35) 7.43 (35lbs)Weight for HeightJoseph Mulligan 1st (M35) (56Lbs)

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Colin Dunne

The annual Colin Dunne Primary Schools Track & Field competition was once again a tremendous success, bringing together over 450 primary school children for a fantastic day of athletics at Tullamore Harriers Stadium, on Friday 6th of June.

This much-loved event, hosted by Tullamore Harriers, welcomed students from 29 primary schools, forming 94 teams - 49 boys teams and 45 girls teams, representing a large catchment area of County Offaly. The competition gave young athletes the opportunity to compete in four events: 100m, 600m, Long Jump, and Shot Put, across both boys and girls categories. Each team was made up of four athletes (plus one substitute), from 3rd to 6th class.

The atmosphere was electric from the very beginning, with Mick Gillespie serving as MC and Adrian Curley, Chairman of Tullamore Harriers, extending a warm welcome to all. The children brought great energy and spirit to the day, with plenty of friendly competition, and a warm sense of camaraderie throughout the events with the added bonus of getting time out from regular class!

A huge thank you goes to all who helped make the day such a success -especially the teachers, parents, and the many volunteers who gave their time so generously. A sincere thank you is extended to Tom and Bernie Dunne, parents of the late Colin Dunne, who have attended the event each year since it began, to present the prizes. Their ongoing support is greatly valued and adds a special connection to the days celebrations. Congratulations to every child who took part, helping to make it a thoroughly enjoyable day - not just for the participants, but also for the many club volunteers, for whom this event is always a highlight.

After a very tight competition Crinkle National School Team A, won the 2025 event with, Scoil Shinchill Killeigh Team A, 2nd and Scoil Phadriag Ballybryan Team A 3rd.

Well done to all the participating schools:

Ballinamere NS

Cappagh NS

Clonbullogue NS

Cloneygowan NS

Clonlisk NS

Crinkle NS

Daingean NS

Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada Tullamore

Gaelscoil Éadandoire

Geashill NS

Mucklagh NS

Scoil Bhride BNS Tullamore

Scoil Bhríde Clara

Scoil Charthaigh Naofa Rahan

Scoil Mhuire Tullamore

Scoil Naomh Colmcille Durrow NS

Scoil Naomh Eoin Rath

Scoil Phadraig Ballybryan

Scoil Phroinsiais Naofa Clara

Scoil Sheosaimh Naofa Ballinagar

Scoil Shinchill Killeigh NS

Seir Kieran's Clareen Birr NS

Shinrone NS

St Kieran's Broughall NS

St Brendan's Birr

St Broghan,s NS Bracknagh

St Mary's PS Edenderry

Tullamore Educate Together NS

FC Putbos Memorial Buyle

Well done to Shauna Leydon who competed in Belgium on Saturday the 7th of June at the FC Putbos Memorial Buyle, held in Vlierzele Sportief, Oordegem.

Shauna was first in her heat in the 400m Hurdles in a time of 1:02.24 placing her in 8th position overall. Great performance Shauna.

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Fit4Life Summer League - Stage 3

Richie Faulkiner competed in another round of the St Abbans Fit4Life Summer League, placing 11th overall. This stage took place in the picturesque setting of Rossmore. On a hilly challenging course Richie posted a time of 15.40 for the 4K.

Condolences

Tullamore Harriers extends its sincere condolences to the Murphy family on the recent passing of Mr Francie Murphy (Donegal). May he Rest in Peace.

Fictures

Friday 13th June Naomh Mhuire AC 5K 8pm, Daingean.

Tuesday 17th June Peter English 625, Tullamore Harriers.

Sunday 22nd June Jack Cox 10K, Kilcormac

Sunday 13th July Edenderry 10 Mile

Gowran 8 Tuesday 22nd July

Senior Training

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