September 2nd, 2010 by Liam Cooney
Amy Mc Teggart and Niamh Kelly were both representing Boyne A.C. at Leinster combined events championships last weekend in Navan. Both showed they can combine their excellent running ability with the technical requirements of the field events to complete the 5 required disciplines of Hudles, Long Jump, Shot Putt, High Jump and Middle Distance. Amy took 1st place in the girls u-15 where she topped the points in no less than 3 of her events. Niamh, who was competing out of her age, was a very credible 3rd in the girls u-14 using her natural hurdling ability to gain no less than 869 points in that event (120 more than her nearest rival).
Tom Cummins in action at the Community games finals
Amy and Niamh where also in action over the weekend of Aug 13th/14th , at the Community Games finals in Athlone, Co Westmeath. Niamh won her semi-final in
the girls u-12 600m on the Saturday, but unfortunately breathing problems hampered her chances of making the medals in the final on Sunday. Amy was competing out of her age in the girls u-16 1500m, and can therefore take a lot of credit for making the final at national level, with a 6th place finish in her semi-final.
One of Louths best performances of the championships came from Boynes Tom Cummins in the boys u-8 80m. Tom won his semi-final on the Saturday and continued his good form into Sunday, taking 4th in the final.
Kate Kelly (left) in action at the Community Games finals
This is a huge achievement at national level and certainly makes Tom one to watch for the future.
Kate Kelly made her first appearance at the Community games finals where she competed in the girls u-8 60m. I’m sure we’ll see more of Kate in the coming years too.
Laura Kelly and Amy McTeggart were also part of the Louth u-15 4×100m mixed relay team who made it through the heats to the semi-finals.
Well done to all.
August 30th, 2010 by Declan Monaghan
Gerard Fay is a man for the long road and on Sunday 28th August he once again he proved this to be the case when he ran the 26.2 miles of the Longford Marathon on 5 hrs 44 mins. This is now Gerard’s 60th marathon and while he was ‘not overly impressed’ with the time he feels that this should set him up nicely for his next challenge The 40 Marathons in 40 Months.
Elsewhere in Longford another of Drogheda and District AC’s new members, Vincent Healy, completed his first Half Marathon in an Drogheda vest in a time of 2hrs and 8 mins. This is but another step for Vinny as he continues in the arduous quest to complete this year’s Dublin Marathon.
A full list of results is available on the Longford Marathon website
August 29th, 2010 by Declan Monaghan
September promises to be another hectic month for members of Drogheda and District AC with plenty of races to choose from and should keep them busy.
This coming weekend on the 5th September the pretty seaside town of Malahide will be the setting on 250 acres of park land for the Malahide Castle 5k starting at 11am. Entry is available on the day and further info can be had by following the link.
Saturday 11th September will be the date for the latest of the races in the BHAA calender when the Grant Thornton Firhouse 10KM will take place at 11am. Check out the Bhaa website for details of this and all other BHAA fixtures on the horizon.
What’s shaping up to be a popular race for the club, the 38th Rennicks and Delaney Cup 5 Mile Road Race will take place on Sunday, 12th September, at 14:00, in Bohermeen, Co. Meath. Members interested can enter online by following the link.
That race should sharpen people up for the last in the ever popular adidas series races when on Saturday 18th September the Dublin Half Marathon will take place in the Phoenix Park at 10am. If you haven’t signed this race then you better get on it cause entry for this race will close well in advance of the race day. Follow the link to enter.
Dust off the spikes cause we’re going off road for the Star of the Sea AC Cross Country Sunday, 26 September, at 11:00, in Stamullen, Co. Meath. Other cross country dates to put into the diary are the Louth Cross Country Championships. Novice Sunday, 10 October; Senior Sunday, 31 October; Masters Sunday, 28 November.
