News from Roundwood April 2007 - Brenda Keenan
All Ireland Indoor Track & Field Events
Congratulations to the following athletes who competed at the AAI All Ireland Juvenile Indoor Track & Field Events in Nenagh on 24th / 25th March. They all achieved excellent results as the competition was extremely high. Sarah Fleming 5th (U16 Shot Putt), Jonathan Philips 7th (U16 1500m), Ronan Marah 9th (U15 60m Hurdles) and Raphaelle Smith 8th (U13 60m Hurdles).
Congratulations to our athletes who qualified from The Leinster Indoor Championships to participate in the All Irelands, which were held in Nenagh on 14th and 15th April. Although not among the medals this time, they competed well against the very best in the country. These competitors were Ciara McKenna in under 13 Shot Putt, Kai Jameson under 13 High Jump, and the Under 13 girls Relay Team made up of Raphaelle Smyth, Amy Murphy, Shannon Doyle and Ciara McKenna.
Fit 4 Life League
We would like to congratulate Noel Kavanagh to came 1st in the over 50 category at the recent 5km County Road Championships in Kilcoole with Sean Kavanagh coming 2nd in the junior section.
Fun Run Phoenix Park
After their appearance on The Den TV programme recently, five of our athletes took part in the Junior Great Ireland Run on 15th April in the Phoenix Park and, along with The Den Presenter, Catherine McKiernan, represented their Province - Leinster. This Junior run which was approximately 3 Km attracted over 400 runners, ranging from 8yrs to 15year olds. Sonia O Sullivan was the official starter of the run. She also joined in the atmosphere running the last 400mts with the children and crossed the finish line. To complete the battle of the Provinces which began on The Den the previous week, Leinster were announced the winners of the challenge. But the real winners of this most enjoyable day were Fun, Keep Fit and Run! The junior club runners on the Leinster team were Rebekah Blair, Andrew Doyle, Claire Savage, Sarah Kavanagh and Eoghan Marah. Some local adult athletes were spotted in the 10km run, namely Maria Belton and Michele Jameson, so well done to these ladies also!
Adult Training
From Tuesday evening, 8th May '07 training will be at 6.30pm, starting from Water’s Bridge (Togher Beg). For further information please contact Brendan Lawlor on 087 243 2798.
Summer BBQ
The mid-summer BBQ on the 21st June in the GAA Complex, Roundwood will be in aid of St Catherine’s School, Newcastle. Entertainment will include the GARDA BAND so please keep this free for a great evening’s entertainment for all the family.