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C & C Cellular Mayo Uneven Ages, Intermediate & Junior Cross Country Championships.

October 26, 2012
The C & C Cellular Mayo Uneven Ages, Intermediate & Junior Cross Country
Championships were held in Swinford at the weekend.  Over three hundred
athletes from all over the county competed on the day.  Weather conditions
were ideal with some October sunshine making the day more enjoyable.  A
special thanks to the officials of Swinford Athletic Club for the all their
help on the day and to the parents who provided all with teas, sandwiches
and refreshments.  Thanks to the Civil Defence who attended on the day.  A
special thanks to Billy and Mary McCann for the use of their farm on which
the championships were held.

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RESULTS: Below Participation medals were presented to

U9 Girls.*  Laura Moran, Maggie Chambers, Roisin O’Brien, Emily Chambers,
Aoife Staunton, Olivia Costello and Aine Gibbons, Westport.  Clodagh
MacDermott, Aisling Mullarkey, Grace Naughton, Milly Sheridan, Shauna
McCann, Katie McNulty, Emma McNulty, Niamh Egan and Laura Calleary,
Ballina.  Ava Flynn, Leah Sheridan and Ellie Maguire, Claremorris.  Moya
O’Connell, Abbey Jennings and Lillie Smith, Lake District.  Emer Hughes,
Castlebar.

 
U9 Boys:*  James Marrey, Oisin Joyce, Diarmuid Duffy, Owen Corcoran,
Michael Pryce, Ryan Corcoran, Daragh Lynch and Jamie Treacy, Lake
District.  Barry Gaughan, Daniel Ryan, Brendan Collins, Adam Gallagher and
Jamie Ryan, Ballina.  Conal Dawson, Sean Heaney and Tomas O’Buachalla,
Westport.  Danny O’Toole, Conor O’Rourke, James Finn,  John Finn, Jack
Keane, Liam O’Toole, Adam Davoren-King and Ryan Keane, Claremorris.  Gavin
McManamon, Conor Hughes, Conor Mulroy and Conor Grady.  Joseph O’Sullivan,
Swinford. 

U11 Girls
 
1st Sorcha O’Brien Westport.

2nd Tara Needham, Westport.

3rd Anna Noona, Westport.

Teams:  1st Westport:  Sorcha O’Brien, Tara Needham, Anna Noonan, Ciara
Needham, Brianna Bruton, Alisha Eada Kallala.

2nd Claremorris:  Zoe Forde, Ciara O’Rourke, Ava Keane, Meadbh O’Shea,
Seran O’Toole and Sara Gannon.

3rd Ballina:  Aisling Gaughan, Emily Murray, Cathy Timlin, Catherine
O’Reilly, Finola Collins, Laura Tighe, Aoife Egan, Jane Mitchell, Karen
Cassidy and Rayna More

U11 Boys*.

1st George Boyd, Claremorris,

2nd Stephen Lavelle, Castlebar.

3rd Cian O’Connell, Lake District.

Teams:  1st Castlebar;  Stephen Lavelle, Oisin Tunney, Davitt Neary, Eoghan
Ryan and Mark Rattigan.

2nd Swinford:  Danny McCann, Shane Moran, Naoise Kelly and Eoin Coyle.

3rd Ballina.  Sean Murphy, Dylan Ryan, Darragh Ginty and Aodhan McCann.

*U13 Girls.*

1st Anna Yeates, Swinford.

2nd Ellen Noonan, Westport.

3rd Maria Reilly, Ballina.

Teams:  1st Ballina:  Maria Reilly, Bridget Mills, Caoimhe Loftus and Clara
Gardiner.

2nd Lake District.  Alanna Duffy, Alison McGreal, Sorcha Hobson and Amy
Halligan.

*U13 Boys*.

1st Patrick Chambers, Westport.

2nd Aaron Doherty, Westport.

3rd Cormac MacDermott, Ballina.

Teams:  1st Westport.  Patrick Chambers, Aaron Doherty, Marley Hoban, Oisin
Moran, Sean Corcoran and Danny Corcoran

 U15 Boys.*

1st Adam Philips, Swinford,

2nd Colin Guilfoyle, Westport.

3rd Dylan Kelly, Swinford.

U15 Girls

 1st Aoife O'Brien Westport

*U17 Girls*

1st Aoife Mulroy, Swinford.

2nd Rosie Hynes, Swinford.

3rd Orla McCann, Swinford.

*U17 Boys.*

1st Tadhg McGinty, Swinford.

2nd Willie Hynes, Swinford.

3rd Jarlath Bell, Claremorris.

*U19 Girls.*

1st Aoife McCann, Swinford.

2nd Dawn Regan, Swinford.

*U19 Boys.*

1st Jonathan Deane, Ballina.

2nd David Bell, Castlebar.

*Intermediate Ladies.*

1st Regina Mullaney, Swinford.

*Intermediate Men.*

 1st Brendan Gill, Mayo A/C

2nd Stephen Donnelly, Ballina

3rd Gareth McDonnell, Swinford.

*Master Ladies.*

1st Joan Walsh, Mayo A/C.

2nd Michelle Reynolds, Ballina.

3rd Anne Murray, Mayo A/C.

*Master Men.*

1st Peter Hynes, Swinford.

2nd Dominic Regan, Mayo A/C.

The Connaught Even Ages and Intermediate Cross Country championships takes
place in St. Mary’s College, Galway on 11th November at 1.00pm.
 
 
 

Directions to Cross Country Saturday 20th October

October 16, 2012
County Mayo uneven cross country competition takes place on Saturday 20th October at the farm of Billy McCann in Kinaffe.Firstly I would ask you all to respect the property of the McCann family, leave no litter and follow stewards instructions.

Kinaffe is on the southern side of the N5, the opposite side to Swinford Town and just 4 km on the right in the Dublin direction from Bohola. Or 3 km on the left from the Kiltimagh junction heading towards Westport. There will be signs on the major junc...

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17 MEDALS FOR WESTPORT AC AT CONNAUGHT PRIMARY SCHOOLS AND SENIOR NOVICE AND MASTERS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

October 15, 2012
The Connaught Primary Schools Cross Country Championships were held last Saturday in Calry in Sligo and Westport AC athletes brought home an impressive 11 medals for their schools.  Due to the recent wet weather, conditions were really tough for all athletes.

First up was the 3rd/4th class boys 800m where Rossa McAllister from Gaelscoil na Cruaithe, Westport had a fantastic race coming home in nineth place.  His teammates Eanna Geraghty, Rossa Horgan, Sean Heaney, Shane O'Malley and Malcolm Mc...

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Sprint & hurdles Workshop

October 10, 2012
A Sprint & Hurdles workshop with nationally renowned coaches Paddy Fay & Brian Corcoran will be held in Claremorris AC on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th October.  This is an excellent opportunity for coaches and athletes to upskill in the company of experienced and accomplished coaches.
 
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Large crowd at C & C Cellular Mayo Even Ages, Senior, Junior & Novice Cross Country Championships.

October 8, 2012
Ballina Athletic Club hosted the C & C Cellular Mayo Even Ages, Senior,
Junior & Novice Cross Country Championships in beautiful Belleek on
Sunday.  Weather conditions were ideal with the sun shining throughout the
day.  A large number of athletes for all over the county converged on
Belleek for the day.  Thanks to all who ensured that the day went without a
hitch and a special thanks to all the parents and committee who supplied
food and beverages for all.Click HERE to View Photos
Results listed Be...
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CIAN MCMANAMON WINS NATIONAL 20K WALK

October 1, 2012
The Woodie's DIY National 20K Walk Championships took place last Saturday 29th of September in Raheny, Dublin.  This championship offered the next generation of Irish race walkers a chance to showcase their abilities.  Cian McManamon from Westport AC won the title in a time of 1.37.37 - a fantastic achievement.  This young upcoming athlete is one to watch.
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Connacht Cross Country Squad Day, Athlone IT, Saturday 29th September, 11am

September 26, 2012
A cross country development day for Connacht
athletes aged u14 to u20 in 2012 will be held on Saturday 29th September 2012
from 11am to 3pm in Athlone IT.
Young athletes from across Connacht
who are preparing for the upcoming cross country season are invited to attend.
Club coaches and parents are also very welcome and actively encouraged to
attend. 

This is a valuable opportunity to discuss training and preparation with
a panel of experienced coaches, for athletes to train collectively with fellow
at...

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Cross Country Fixtures 2012

September 12, 2012
This year's Mayo Cross Country Fixtures include Juniors, Seniors,
Intermediate, Novice and Masters which take place over two weekends. 


7th October:                 Mayo Even Ages, Sen/Jun/Novice Cross Country
Champ/ships                Ballina.    11.00am    Fees €5


20th October:               Mayo Uneven Ages, Masters and Intermediate
CC                              Swinford.   11.00am   Fees €5

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Westport Athletic Club Celebrate with Westport the best town to live in

September 12, 2012
 
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Parking 

Please use the Scoil Phádraig back car park and walk 300m to the track


Training Times 
Mon 6.00 - 7.00 (U9-U11) 2015, 2016, 2017 (MUST BE AGED 7)


Tue  6.00 - 7.15 (U12-U19) 2014+
Thu  6.00 - 7.15 (U12-U19)

Senior Training Times

Tuesday & Thurs eve 7.20 pm

Email: [email protected] for further details 


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