Moyne Athletic Club is delighted to host our Summer Games on Saturday July 25th! A wide range of events are on offer with our flagship races the Men’s Mile and Ladies 800m sure to attract a crowd. Closing date is Saturday July 18th! All enquiries and entries to hello@moyneathleticclub.com or alternatively contact Martin or John! Please share

PHASE 3 Updates:

• In conjunction with Moyne Sportsfield Committee the facility is booked out from 6pm-9pm Monday to Friday evenings to facilitate training groups from the athletic, juvenile and ladies football clubs. Users will be asked to leave the facility during these times to facilitate training groups. 
• From Monday 29th June the gates to the track will remain open. This will allow athletes from outside the club as well as parishioners to use the facilities. 
• Any member using the TRACK is asked to text Mark (087 0672132) with their name, date, and time when using the track. This is to continue being compliant with contact tracing. All users will be asked to fill out a health questionnaire also when they have used the facility. 

Moyne Athletic Club has been working in conjunction with Athletics Ireland and other relevant organisations to allow athletes to return to training.

We finally ask that all athletes and members abide to the best of their abilities by these procedures. 

Stay safe.

 Moyne Athletic Club Risk Assessment Covid-19-Athlete-Behaviour-Form 

Staying Active

Despite not being able to train or socialise together due to the current coronavirus situation we can still stay active throughout this period.  Our own governing body Athletics Ireland has launched a national campaign that aims to keep people active over the coming weeks and months and will be offering free tips and advice to help you stay active while adhering to the HSE guidelines with respect to COVID-19.  Exercise helps with not only your physical health but also your mental health, and the simplicity and accessibly of running makes it the perfect form of exercise to keep you enjoying an active lifestyle.  Log on to www.athleticsireland.ie for useful links , like home circuit training, running drills to try at home, mobility programme, long jump challenge, medicine ball workout amongst others.

World Athletics has also launched a new series, Athletics@Home, designed to help people of all ages to stay fit, active and engaged and is divided into four themes: 

Athletics@Home – Kids includes activities, quizzes, online tutorials and interviews with some of the sport’s biggest stars aiming to entertain and educate while providing ideas to explore and motivation to exercise.

Athletics@Home – Active highlights several exercises, suitable for the whole family and fans of all ages, to help you stay fit and healthy at home. Look for some special guest appearances here, too.
Athletics@Home – Rewind is a nightly feature looking back at sensational athletics action from the past. It was launched last week with daily World Athletics watch parties at 9pm CET on their YouTube channel where also reliving a number of sensational finals from last year’s World Athletics Championships in Doha. 

Athletics@Home – Unwind features suggestions of athletics-related books to read, films to watch and music playlists from some of your favourite athletes. 

Log on to www.worldathletics.com for more details. 

Stay Safe-Stay at Home.  If out and about remember the 2k radius distance from your home. 

Use of Club Facilities

The club are glad to be able to keep the track open so that people can avail of the facility for walking, jogging or running in a safe environment.  However, during the week it was necessary to place a notice on the gate requesting people to keep their distance as the recommendations for social distancing were not being observed.  We must follow the HSE guidelines and we hope people will take heed. If not, we will have to take the step of closing the facility which would be a huge loss to the community. 

Lotto

The club lotto has been suspended for the moment due to the coronavirus.  We will keep you updated on its resumption. 

2020 Summer Games & June 5k

Both events are scheduled to go-ahead on Wednesday 17^th June and Monday 1^st June respectively, but should things escalate in the meantime we may be left with no option but to postpone.  We will keep you updated. 

Suspension of Club Activities

Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, all club activity has ceased until March 29 at the earliest.  We would ask all members to respect this suspension.  No large groups should be training or using the club facilities. We also hope that others not involved with the club would be respectful of the facilities.  Many people use the track for outdoor activity, and we ask that everyone use their discretion.  Train alone or no more than 2-3 people in groups with a respectful distance as per the HSE guidelines.  Good hygiene when entering and leaving the facility.  Avoid using the water fountain and take away all tissues/water bottles etc.  Children appear to be the primary transmitters, so families need to stay together and avoid interaction with others. Please take care and keep everyone safe.

Suspension of County, Munster and National Championships

Several County and National fixtures have been suspended or cancelled following the outbreak of coronavirus.  The County Juvenile to Junior Indoor Championships and County Senior and Intermediate Road Championships have all been postponed.  The Munster Half Marathon and Marathon Championships have been moved to Sunday October 4 while all three National Juvenile Indoor Championships have also been postponed and new dates proposed as follows – 26^th April (day 3 events), 2^nd May (Day 1 events) and 3^rd May (Day 2 events).  Should the Championships not go ahead on these days they will be cancelled for 2020. 

Lotto

Winner in this week’s lotto was Lilly Murphy.  Thanks to everyone who supports the club by buying tickets.  For anyone interested the results are posted on line each week on www.tipperarycommunitylotto.ie.

Moyne AC Club Shop

Our Club Shop is now available on the O’Neill’s website. This will now let members purchase club gear when they want to.   Club singlets are available for purchase by individuals and we encourage as many athletes as possible to purchase same.  The link to the on line shop is – https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/athletics/moyne-ac.html…

2020 Summer Games

Wednesday 17^th June has been confirmed as the date for the third running of our track and field games.  The programme remains the same as last year apart from including a Ladies WFD instead of the Junior Men LJ.  Interest is gathering momentum and we hope for a great spread of athletes across all disciplines.  More details on the event to follow. 

June 5k

This year the club have decided only to run a 5k event on the June Bank Holiday Monday instead of our normal Mini Marathon.  While this is a change in distance, it is generally felt that many people prefer the shorter race and it is also an achievable aim for anyone starting out jogging/running.  More details to follow.

National Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships

The national finals are coming thick and fast and on Sunday March 8^th it was the turn of our Master athletes as their championship finals took place in Athlone.  On a full day of tremendous competition, the club came home with 1 National Champion and 7 National Medals. 

While the events were spread out throughout the day, club supporters were kept on their toes early on as three of our athletes, Sinead Tynan, Ber Spillane and Naomi Morrissey, were all competing in various areas of the arena at the same time.  What a start to the day it turned out to be as all three medalled.  First off the mark was Sinead who won the bronze medal in the W50 High Jump with a leap of 1.25mts, then came Ber who raced to a new pb over 60mts when also winning a bronze medal at W35 level with a time of 9secs and finally came Naomi who produced a great throw of 7.23mts in the W40 Shot Putt, which was also a pb, to win yet another bronze medal.  Well done ladies on three great performances.

Next up on track came the 400mts events and again the athletes did not disappoint with two tremendous performances from Ber and Sinead as both won their second bronze medals of the day with Ber clocking a new pb of 1.08.10 at W35 level and Sinead 1.15.26 at W50.  Both ladies also competed over 200mts and despite the hectic schedule finished 5^th and 4^th respectively in their categories with times of 30.56secs and 34.63secs. 

While the ladies were on the track, Naomi was commencing her second competition of the day the W40 28lb Weight for Distance.  Competing against five other athletes in her category Naomi produced a great series of throws, with a best of 5.76mts, to clinch the gold medal and become the National Champion.  This just shows what dedication to training can achieve.  Indeed, of the 23 athletes competing throughout the various categories Naomi’s performance placed her second on the list.  Congratulations Naomi on a fantastic achievement. 

Following on from the ladies competition it was time for the men to show their powers and none better than Ned Dwyer who, after finishing an excellent 7^th in the M55 Shot Put with a throw of 7.80mts, took on the same opposition for the 56lb Weight for Distance but this time around he more than matched his opponents and with a best throw of 6.89mts it propelled him into second place and secured a National Silver medal for his huge efforts.  Well done Ned.  It must be said that Ned has added so much to the throws element in the club having come in this year as throws coach.  His undoubted track record and talent down through the years is of great benefit to the club and our young and not so young talented athletes can but only improve with his input.  Naomi is a product of this coaching. 

Ray Power was our final athlete in action on Sunday and his category, M55, must surely have been one of the most competitive categories on the day with heats in most of the events.  Ray came through for 4^th place in the 400mts with a time of 1.15.30 and finished 7^th in both 60mts (9.56mts) and 200mts (31.83).  Well done Ray.

The penultimate event on the day was the Ladies 4 x 200mts relay event with the team of Ber Spillane, Elaine Smyth, Edel Delaney and Sinead Tynan mixing it with the best to finish in 5^th place in a time of 2.20.18.  There will be other great days for this group of athletes. 

Our thanks to all the athletes for providing us with great performances on the day and to Martin Flynn and Ned Dwyer on their coaching skills.  Thanks also to all those who travelled to Athlone on Sunday to support the athletes which is very much appreciated by all. 

County U/9 to Junior Indoor Track & Field Championships

These Championships take place in Nenagh Indoor Complex on Sunday next 15^th March starting at 10am.  The following athletes will be all representing the club and we wish everyone of them the very best of luck – Boys U/9 – Padraig Guilfoyle, William Morrissey, Cathal O’Reilly.  Girls U/9 – Caoimhe Doyle, Cathleen Cussen, Niamh Joyce.  Boys U/10 – Sean Cahill, Gerard Delaney, Michael Doyle. Girls U/10 – Molly Jones, Helen Renehan, Saoirse Dunne, Ellen Harrington, Kate Concagh, Grace Deegan. Boys U/11 – JP Everard, Sean Wall, Darragh Cleere, Dáithí Cussen, Jack Guilfoyle, David Nolan, Jack Renehan, Conor Stanley, Aidan Evans. Girls U/11 – Heidi Maher, Roisin O’Reilly, Ailis Concagh, Olive Spillane-Leane, Saoirse Deegan, Maria Doyle, Ciara Joyce, Niamh Gleeson, Ciara O’Dwyer. Boys U/12 – Luke Molloy.  Girls U/12 – Eleanor Doyle, Aoibhin O’Dwyer, Aisling O’Reilly, Reiltin Morrissey, Ruth Phelan. Boys U/13 – Bill Cussen.  Girls U/13 – Roisin Wall, Niamh Cleere, Dearbhla Gleeson, Sarah McGinley, Alana Spillane.  Boys U/14 – Paddy Cussen, Ciarán Murphy, Frank Doyle, Adam Spillane Leane, Adam Phelan.  Girls U/14 – Megan McGreevy, Alanna Maher.  Boys U/15 – Micheál Ahern.  Boys U/16 – Aaron McLoughlin, Jake Bowe, Darragh Queally.  Girls U/16 – Louise Hickey, Mary Cussen.  Junior Men – Jack Hickey, Paul Mooney, Tomás Cussen.  Junior Ladies – Aisling Dwyer, Leona Maher, Kate Bergin, Emma Gleeson.

Nutrition Workshop

The club are hosting a workshop on behalf of Athletics Ireland covering sports nutrition for the athlete which includes nutrition basics (hydration, protein needs, nutrient requirements), sports nutrition (pre/during/post training/athlete needs/RED-S female athlete triad), meal prepping and planning, supplements/ergogenic aids and Q&A session. 

The workshop is taking place this Saturday March 14 at 5.30pm in the club meeting room and the duration is 2.5-3 hours long.  The tutor is Evan Lynch, Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist

Lotto

Winners in this week’s lotto are John Stokes and Oliver Walsh.  Thanks to everyone who supports the club by buying tickets.  For anyone interested the results are posted on line each week on www.tipperarycommunitylotto.ie.

Couch to 5k

This event is going from strength to strength with all those taking part enjoying the benefits of running and walking.  Feel free to come to the track on Monday and Wednesday nights at 7.30pm to take part in this progressive programme.  This is a non-competitive and will suit everyone.

Moyne AC Club Shop

Our Club Shop is now available on the O’Neill’s website. This will now let members purchase club gear when they want to.   Club singlets are available for purchase by individuals and we encourage as many athletes as possible to purchase same.  The link to the on line shop is – https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/athletics/moyne-ac.html…

Training Courses

The club is always looking for parents or indeed senior athletes to get involved in coaching. The following courses are now on offer from Athletics Ireland and will be run in Clonmel – 21^st March – Assistant Coach and 28^th March – Athletics Leader.  These are one day courses and are a great way to get an introduction to the basic skills of athletics.  Entry is on-line at Athletics Ireland.  Please consider doing one of these courses and help in the club. 

2020 Summer Games

Wednesday 17^th June has been confirmed as the date for the third running of our track and field games.  The programme remains the same as last year apart from including a Ladies WFD instead of the Junior Men LJ.  Interest is gathering momentum and we hope for a great spread of athletes across all disciplines.  More details on the event to follow. 

June 5k

This year the club have decided only to run a 5k event on the June Bank Holiday Monday instead of our normal Mini Marathon.  While this is a change in distance, it is generally felt that many people prefer the shorter race and it is also an achievable aim for anyone starting out jogging/running.  More details to follow.

Fixtures:

15^th March – County U/9 to Junior Indoor Track & Field Championships – Nenagh

22^nd March – County Junior & Senior Road Championships – Fethard

28^th March – National Juvenile Indoor Track & Field Championships – Athlone – Day 1

29^th March – National Juvenile Indoor Track & Field Championships – Athlone – Day 2

29^th March – County Intermediate Road Championships – Ballyneale

04^th April – National Juvenile Indoor Track & Field Championships – Athlone – Day 3

05^th April – County Novice “B” Road Championships – Ballingarry

19^th April – County Masters Road Championships – Clonmel

26^th April – County Junior, Senior & Masters Track & Field Championships – Templemore

29^th April – County Tipperary Secondary Schools Track & Field Championships – Templemore

National Senior Indoor Track & Field Championships

The cream of Irish Track & Field Athletics, including the likes of Phil Healy, Molly Scott, Ciara Neville, John Travers and Mark English to mention a few, were in the National Athletics Centre in Abbotstown on Saturday and Sunday last for the finals of the National Senior Indoor Track & Field Championships.  Taking their place amongst this elite band of athletes was our 4 x 200mts relay team of Leona Maher, Emma Gleeson, Rachel Butler and Katie Bergin.  The girls competed in the penultimate championship race on Sunday and what a performance they produced.  With just an average age of 16, they gave away many years to their competitors.  One could not fault them for being nervous, running against such exalted company, but they all gave a super display of running to finish in fourth in a new club record time of 1.52.52.  What more could you ask for.  This experience is invaluable in the formation of this team and the confidence gained will certainly stand them in good staid when their U/19 Relay Championships take place in April in Athlone.  Well done girls.  Thanks to all the parents and supporters on the day which was very much appreciated by all four girls. 

National Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships

These championships take place on Sunday next March 8 in AIT, Athlone.  The following members of the club will be competing and we wish them the very best of luck – Naomi Morrissey (SP & WFD), Sinead Tynan (200mts, 400mts, HJ), Ber Spillane (60mts, 200mts, 400mts), Ned Dwyer (SP, WFD), Ray Power (60mts, 200mts, 400mts), Relay (Ber Spillane, Sinead Tynan, Edel Delaney Elaine Smith).

Munster Schools Indoor Games

Several juvenile members of the club will be taking part in the Munster Schools Indoor Games in Nenagh on Tuesday, March 3.  We wish all the very best of luck. 

County U/9 to Junior Indoor Track & Field Championships

These championships take place on Sunday March 15 starting at 10am.  Entries can be given to Geraldine up to Friday March 6.  All athletes are asked to ensure they are available for this event prior to entry.  The Championships are a great introduction to indoor running and jumping and a great atmosphere prevails on the day, so we are encouraging all athletes who are attending training to take part.  The club will also be forming relay teams in the next week, so anyone interested in being part of a team should attend training.  Again, it is the responsibility of parents/guardians to ensure that entries have been given to Geraldine.   

Club EGM

An EGM of the club will take place this Wednesday night, March 4, at 8.30pm.   All committee and members are asked to attend. 

Nutrition Workshop

The club are hosting a workshop on behalf of Athletics Ireland covering sports nutrition for the athlete which includes nutrition basics (hydration, protein needs, nutrient requirements), sports nutrition (pre/during/post training/athlete needs/RED-S female athlete triad), meal prepping and planning, supplements/ergogenic aids and Q&A session. 

This is taking place on Saturday 14^th March at 5.30pm in the club meeting room and the duration is 2.5-3 hours long.  The tutor is Evan Lynch, Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist and is open to all aged 16 years and older.  A few places will be made available through AAI and details will be posted on their website in the coming days so anyone interested will need to book directly on-line.

Couch to 5k

This event is going from strength to strength with all those taking part enjoying the benefits of running and walking.  Feel free to come to the track on Monday and Wednesday nights at 7.30pm to take part in this progressive programme.  This is a non-competitive and will suit everyone.

Moyne AC Club Shop

Our Club Shop is now available on the O’Neill’s website. This will now let members purchase club gear when they want to.   Club singlets are available for purchase by individuals and we encourage as many athletes as possible to purchase same.  The link to the on line shop is – https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/athletics/moyne-ac.html…

Training Courses

The club is always looking for parents or indeed senior athletes to get involved in coaching. The following courses are now on offer from Athletics Ireland and will be run in Clonmel – 21^st March – Assistant Coach and 28^th March – Athletics Leader.  These are one day courses and are a great way to get an introduction to the basic skills of athletics.  Entry is on-line at Athletics Ireland.  Please consider doing one of these courses and help in the club. 

2020 Summer Games

Wednesday 17^th June has been confirmed as the date for the third running of our track and field games.  The programme remains the same as last year apart from including a Ladies WFD instead of the Junior Men LJ.  This event was very well supported last year and due to this it has been decided to include it this year. 

June 5k

This year the club have decided only to run a 5k event on the June Bank Holiday Monday instead of our normal Mini Marathon.  While this is a change in distance, it is generally felt that many people prefer the shorter race and it is also an achievable aim for anyone starting out jogging/running.  More details to follow.

Fixtures:

03^rd March- Munster Schools Indoor Games – Nenagh

07^th March – Templemore AC Paul Ryan Memorial Games, Templemore

08^th March – National Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships – Athlone

15^th March – County U/9 to Junior Indoor Track & Field Championships – Nenagh

22^nd March – County Junior & Senior Road Championships – Fethard

29^th March – County Intermediate Road Championships – Ballyneale

Munster U/12 to U/19 Indoor Track & Field Championships

These championships took place over 2 days, February 22nd and 23^rd, in Nenagh Indoor Stadium where there was a bronze medal win for Katie Begin in the U19 200m! 

In the track events on Day 1, Katie Bergin and Aisling Dwyer qualified for the U19 200m final where Katie finished 3rd with a pb of 26.92 and Aisling was 4th. The girls also competed in the 60m where Katie was 4th in 8.42 and Aisling was 5th in 8.65. In the U18 200m, Emma Gleeson was 3rd in her heat and Louise Hickey was 2nd in her heat in the U16 200m. Rachel Butler was competing in the U18 800m where she finished 6th in 2.40.20. In the U13 60m, Dearbhla Gleeson, Alana Spillane and Niamh Cleere competed. Dearbhla and Alana also ran in the 600m where they gave strong performances in their respective heats. In the U12 60m, Eleanor Doyle competed and in U12 600m, Ruth Phelan and Reiltin Morrissey also had great runs in their heats.

The field events on Day 1 saw Tomás Cussen finish 4th in the U17 Long Jump. In the U14 Shot, Ciarán Murphy was 10th, while Frank Doyle was 12th and Adam Spillane Leane was 13th. Sarah McGinley was also in action in the U13 shot where she finished 9th and in the U12 Shot, Reiltin Morrissey threw 5.54m. Two of our athletes were in action in the High Jump – Adam finished 5th in the U14 HJ with a jump of 1.35, while Shane Moloney was 4th in the U13 HJ with 1.25.

Day 2 on the track, saw Paul Moloney run in the U17 200m in 26.34 and he also competed in the 60m where he finished 7th. In the U17 800m, Tomás Cussen finished in 2.39.90. His sister Mary ran the U16 1500m in 6.09. Their brother Paddy competed in the u14 60m sprint. Both Adam Phelan and Adam Spillane Leane were in action for the U14 800m where they finished in 2.45.22 and 2.56.45 respectively. In the U13 60m and 600m, Bill Cussen and Shane Moloney competed. Luke Molloy also ran in the U12 60m and 600m.

In the field events, both Adam Phelan and Adam Spillane Leane finished 10th and 11th in the Long Jump. Dearbhla Gleeson competed in the U13 High Jump and the Long Jump. While Ruth Phelan, competed in the U12 Long Jump.

Well done to all the athletes who competed on the Munster stage. This will give them great experience and confidence going into the County Indoors on March 15th. Many thanks must go to our coaches and parents for their support over the 2 days of the competition.

Connaught Indoor Track & Field Championships

Congratulations to Sharon Cantwell who competed in the Senior 1,500mts at the Connaught Indoor Track & Field Championships held on Saturday evening last in Athlone.  Sharon ran a very strong and controlled race to win the event and, in the process, posted a new pb over the distance of 5.20. 

National Senior Indoor Track & Field Championships

The National Indoor Arena in Abbotstown, Co. Dublin is the venue on Saturday and Sunday next, for the National Senior Indoor T&F Championships.  The cream of Irish athletes will be in action and it is great to see that our own club will also have an entry with the Junior Ladies relay team of Rachel Butler, Aisling Dwyer, Katie Bergin, Emma Gleeson, Leona Maher and Aoife Dwyer competing in the Senior 4 x 200mts on Sunday.  This is a huge stepping-stone for our girls but will be one to savour.  Not many get the opportunity but the experience to be involved at this level will stand to the girls. The whole club wishes them the very best of luck and to their coach Martin for all the time invested.  Indeed, the girls’ parents are also to be commended for without their ongoing support, this opportunity may not have arisen.  

Munster Road Championships

Sharon Cantwell and Kate Harrison will be representing the club at the Munster Road Championships on Sunday next in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.  All athletes, senior and masters, race over 4 miles and we wish both athletes the very best of luck. 

National Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships

These championships take place on Sunday 8^th March in AIT, Athlone.  All entries must be with Geraldine by this Monday 24^th February to ensure entry to the championships. 

County U/9 to Junior Indoor Track & Field Championships

These championships take place on Sunday 15^th March starting at 10am.  Entries can be given to Geraldine up to Friday 6^th March.  All athletes are asked to ensure they are available for this event prior to entry.  The Championships are a great introduction to indoor running and jumping and a great atmosphere prevails on the day, so we are encouraging all athletes who are attending training to take part.  The club will also be forming relay teams in the next week, so anyone interested in being part of a team should attend training.  Again, it is the responsibility of parents/guardians to ensure that entries have been given to Geraldine.    

Couch to 5k

This event is going from strength to strength with all those taking part enjoying the benefits of running and walking.  Feel free to come to the track on Monday and Wednesday nights at 7.30pm to take part in this progressive programme.  This is a non-competitive and will suit everyone.

Moyne AC Club Shop

The Club is delighted to announce that our new Club Shop is now available on the O’Neill’s website. This will now let members purchase club gear when they want to.   Club singlets are available for purchase by individuals and we encourage as many athletes as possible to purchase same.  The link to the on line shop is – https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/athletics/moyne-ac.html…

Registration

All final registration for 2020 should be forwarded, without delay, to club registrar Sharon Cantwell.  For insurance purposes all those attending training, either juvenile or adult, and all committee members must be insured.  Thanks to everyone who has registered to date.

Training Courses

The club is always looking for parents or indeed senior athletes to get involved in coaching. The following courses are now on offer from Athletics Ireland and will be run in Clonmel – 21^st March – Assistant Coach and 28^th March – Athletics Leader.  These are one day courses and are a great way to get an introduction to the basic skills of athletics.  Entry is on-line at Athletics Ireland.  Please consider doing one of these courses and help in the club. 

Upcoming Club Fixtures

June is certainly going to be a busy month for the club with the staging our annual road race and our summer games.  This year the club has decided to promote a 5k event on Monday 1^st June at 12 noon and on Wednesday 17^th June the third running of our summer games will be staged commencing at 6.30pm.  These are two big events for the club, and we will be looking for all club members to give a helping hand.  More details of these events to follow. 

Fixtures:

29^th February – National Indoor Track & Field Championships – Abbotstown, Dublin

01^st March – National Indoor Track & Field Championships – Abbotstown, Dublin

01^st March – Munster 4 Mile Road Championships – Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

07^th March – Templemore AC Paul Ryan Memorial Games, Templemore

08^th March – National Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships – Athlone

15^th March – County U/9 to Junior Indoor Track & Field Championships – Nenagh

22^nd March – County Junior & Senior Road Championships – Fethard

29^th March – County Intermediate Road Championships – Ballyneale

Munster U/9 – U/11 Indoor Track & Field Championships

These Championships took place in Nenagh Indoor Stadium on Saturday February 15^th. There were 20 athletes representing the club on the day where the competition in Munster was very strong. Despite this, Maria Doyle managed to win a bronze medal in the U11 Shot Put and Aaron McLaughlin won silver in the U16 1.5k Walk. Also, Niamh Gleeson qualified for the U11 60m Girls semi-final but unfortunately didn’t make the final.  The following athletes put in great performances and although they didn’t make the podium, they did themselves proud – Abbie Manton, Faye Murphy, Cathleen Cussen, Saoirse Dunne, Conor Leahy, Gerard Delaney, Ellen Harrington, Isabelle Murphy, Kate Concagh, Molly Jones, Ailis Concagh, Ciara Joyce, Heidi Maher, Olive Spillane Leane, Daithí Cussen, Jack Guilfoyle and Noah Murphy. For many of these athletes, it was their first time to compete in the Munster indoors and it probably will be the start of many for some!

Munster Senior & Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships

Sunday February 16^th was turn of our senior and master athletes to don the Moyne AC singlet and compete with the best in Munster in Nenagh. There were 12 athletes representing the club and they managed to bring home 3 gold, 6 silver, 4 bronze medals and 2 sets of relay medals. Pride of place must go to our senior ladies’ relay team of Aisling Dwyer, Rachel Butler, Katie Bergin and Leona Maher who ran their socks off to claim gold in the 4x200m in a time of 1.53.30 which is a new club record!  Also, Naomi Morrissey was 1^st in the W40 Shot Put with a pb of 7.03m and she was 1^st in Weight for Distance with 5.33m. Ned Dwyer also came home with a gold medal in the Mens M55 Weight for Distance with a throw of 6.53m. He was 2^nd in the Shot Put with 8.36m.

In the senior women category, Sharon Cantwell was in action in the 3,000m which was held on the previous day where she finished 3rd in 12.09.72. She ran in the 1,500m, the next day, where she finished 2^nd in 5.22.81. Katie Bergin was joint 3^rd in the 200m in 27.36 and 4^th in the 60m in 8.39. Aisling Dwyer ran a pb in the 200m of 28.09 and she was 7^th in the 60m in 8.56. Leona Maher was 10^th in the 200m in 29.03. Aisling Maher was in action in the 400m where she finished 3^rd in 1.13.81. In the Masters’ category, Ber Spillane was 2^nd in the W35 400m in 1.09.76, 2^nd in the 60m in 9.28 and 3^rd in the 200m in 31.04. Brigid Gleeson ran in the W45 800m where she was 4^th in 2.54.23. Sinéad Tynan was 2^nd in the W45 400m in 1.15.77 and in the High Jump (1.30m). Ber, Brigid, Sinéad and Edel Delaney ran in the 4x200m relay where they finished 2^nd in 2.14.51.  Well done to all the athletes involved and many thanks to those who travelled to support and cheer on the athletes.

Munster U/12 to U/19 Indoor Track & Field Championships

Competition is coming thick and fast with the U/12 to U/19 Munster Indoor Championships taking place this coming weekend 22/23 February.  The following athletes have been entered – Ruth Phelan (U/12 600mts, LJ), Reiltin Morrissey (U/12 600mts, SP), Eleanor Doyle (U/12 60mts), Luke Molloy (U/12 60mts, 600mts), Sarah McGinley (U/13 SP), Alana Spillane, (U/13 60mts, 600mts),  Dearbhla Gleeson (U/13 60mts, 600mts, HJ, LJ), Niamh Cleere (U/13 60mts, LJ), Bill Cussen (U/13 60mts, 600mts), Shane Moloney (U/13 60mts, 600ts, HJ),  Paddy Cussen (U/14 60mts), Adam Spillane Leane (U/14 60mts hurdles, 800mts, HJ, LJ, SP),  Frank Doyle (U/14 SP), Ciaran Murphy (U/14 SP), Jack Flanagan (U/14 800mts, HJ, LJ), Adam Phelan ( U/14 800mts, LJ), Mary Cussen (U/16 1,500mts, LJ), Aaron Moore (U/16 1,500mts),  Louise Hickey (U/16 200mts), Leona Maher (U/17 60mts, 200mts), Paul Moloney (U/17 60mts, 200mts), Emma Gleeson (U/18 800mts), Katie Bergin (U/18 60mts, 200mts), Aisling Dwyer (U/18 60mts, 200mts) and Rachel Butler (U/18 800mts).  We wish all the athletes the very best over the weekend.

Registration for 2020

All athletes and committee members who have yet to register with the club for 2020 are kindly asked to do so within the next couple of weeks.  Registration form and fee should be given to club registrar Sharon Cantwell at any of the club training sessions. 

Couch to 5k

This event is going from strength to strength with all those taking part enjoying the benefits of running and walking.  Feel free to come to the track on Monday and Wednesday nights at 7.30pm to take part in this progressive programme.  This is a non-competitive and will suit everyone.

Moyne AC Club Shop

The Club is delighted to announce that our new Club Shop is now available on the O’Neill’s website. This will now let members purchase club gear when they want to.  For each purchase the club receives a percentage of the sale back at the end of the year. The link to the on line shop is – https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/athletics/moyne-ac.html… Our thanks to Mark for organising this for the Club.

Training Courses

The club is always looking for parents or indeed senior athletes to get involved in coaching. The following courses are now on offer from Athletics Ireland and will be run in Clonmel – 21^st March – Assistant Coach and 28^th March – Athletics Leader.  These are one day courses and are a great way to get an introduction to the basic skills of athletics.  Entry is on-line at Athletics Ireland.  Please consider doing one of these courses and help in the club. 

Fixtures:

22^nd February – Munster U/12-19 Indoor Track & Field Championships – Nenagh

23^rd February – Munster U/12-19 Indoor Track & Field Championships – Nenagh

29^th February – National Indoor Track & Field Championships – Abbotstown, Dublin

01^st March – National Indoor Track & Field Championships – Abbotstown, Dublin

01^st March – Munster 4 Mile Road Championships – Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

07^th March – Templemore AC Paul Ryan Memorial Games, Templemore

08^th March – National Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships – Athlone

15^th March – County U/9 to Junior Indoor Track & Field Championships – Nenagh

22^nd March – County Junior & Senior Road Championships – Fethard

29^th March – County Intermediate Road Championships – Ballyneale

Irish Life Health National Juvenile B Cross Country Championships

Avondale Forest Park in Rathdrum was the venue on Saturday, February 8, for the National Juvenile B cross country championships with the club being represented by three athletes.  The star of the show was Alana Spillane who finished 8^th in the Girls U/13 event to win a national individual bronze medal.  Alana was up with the leaders throughout the two-lap race, ran very solidly and powered up the finishing straight to clinch that coveted national medal.  Well done Alana.  Adam Phelan ran in the Boys U/13 race and again kept very much with the pace throughout to finish 30^th overall while his sister Ruth ran in the Girls U/11 event and despite suffering a very heavy fall, she got back up to finish the race in 126^th place.  Well done both Adam and Ruth on your efforts.  Thanks to both families and the club supporters that travelled on the day. 

AAI National Indoor Games

This event took place on Sunday, February 9, in the National Indoor Athletics Campus in Abbotstown with Jack Hickey competing in the Senior 200mts and 400mts against many of the top athletics talent throughout the country.  Jack ran in Heat 3 of the 400mts and gave a masterful display to win the heat in a new personal best of 53.28.  Overall, he finished in the top 10 of the competition.  Later in the day he came back to run in Heat 8 of the 200mts where again he performed brilliantly to finish second in 24.08 again finishing in the top half of the competition overall.  Well done Jack on your performances. 

County Tipperary Star Awards

A great night was had in the Horse & Jockey Hotel on Friday night last with the hosting of the County Tipperary Star Awards and thanks to all the organisers for the excellent event.  Certificates of achievement were presented to Ber Spillane on her Munster record in the W35 400mts (1.09.65) at the Indoor Championships and the Girls U/18 Relay team of Rachel Butler, Katie Bergin, Aisling Dwyer and Jessie Newman on their National Silver Medals in the 4 x 100 relay.  The club were also honoured as “Best Juvenile B Cross Country Club and Best Juvenile B Track & Field Club in Tipperary.  Congratulations to all our juvenile athletes on these two awards. 

Munster U/9 – U/11 Indoor Track & Field Championships

These championships will be held in the Nenagh Indoor Complex on this coming Saturday, February 15.  The following athletes will be competing.  Girls U/9 – Abbie Manton (60mts, LJ), Cathleen Cussen (60mts, LJ), Faye Murphy (60mts), Saoirse Dunne (60mts, 500mts, LJ).  Boys U/10 – Conor Leahy (500mts, LJ), Gerard Delaney (60mts, 600mts, LJ), Sean Cahill (60mts, 500mts). Girls U/10 – Ellen Harrington (60mts, LJ), Isabella Murphy (60mts, 500mts), Kate Concagh (60mts, 500mts, LJ), Molly Jones (60mts, 500mts, LJ). Girls U/11 – Ailis Concagh (60mts, 600mts, LJ), Ciara Joyce (60mts, 600mts, LJ), Heidi Maher (60mts, 600mts, LJ), Maria Doyle (LJ, Shot), Niamh Gleeson (60mts), Olive Spillane Leane (600mts, LJ), Arlene Flanagan (600mts, LJ).  Boys U/11 – Daithí Cussen (60mts, LJ), Jack Guilfoyle (60mts, 600mts, LJ), Noah Murphy (60mts, 600mts, LJ).  Also taking place on Saturday are all Munster walks and all Munster 3,000mts events.  Representing the club here are Aaron McLoughlin competing in the U/16 1.5k and Sharon Cantwell in the Senior 3,000mts.  We wish all our athletes the very best of luck in their respective events.  Parents should be aware that this is an all-day event with competitions going on throughout the day in both the centre and outside tracks along with Long Jump and Shot competitions.  Also, as this is a Munster Championship the venue will be very busy so please leave in plenty of time to arrive no later than 9.15am, particularly for athletes competing in the 60mts sprints which commence at 10am sharp. 

Munster Senior & Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships

These championships will be held this coming Sunday, February 16 in the Nenagh Indoor Complex with thirteen athletes entered from the club.  Rachel Butler (800mts, Relay), Aisling Dwyer (60mts, 200mts, Relay), Emma Gleeson (400mts, Relay), Katie Bergin (60mts, 200ms, Relay), Leona Maher (200mts, Relay), Brigid Gleeson (800mts, Relay), Edel Delaney (Relay), Ber Spillane (60mts, 200mts, 400mts, Relay), Aisling Maher (400mts, Relay), Sharon Cantwell (1,500mts, Relay), Sinead Tynan (200mts, 400mts, HJ, Relay), Naomi Morrissey (SP & WFD) and Ned Dwyer (SP & WFD).  The first event gets underway at 10.30am and we wish the athletes the very best of luck. 

Munster U/12 to U/19 Indoor Track & Field Championships

Competition is coming thick and fast with the U/12 to U/19 Munster Indoor Championships taking place on the weekend of 22^nd and 23^rd February.  All athletes competing in this competition should give their name and events to competition secretary, Geraldine Hickey, by this coming Friday evening, February 14^th.  Details of the two days of competition are on the Club Juvenile What’s App Group and parents should familiarise themselves with the competitions, with events taking place over the two days.  Again, it is the responsibility of parents/guardians to ensure athletes have been entered. 

Lotto

Congratulations to this week’s lotto winners Sean Kelly and Alana Spillane.  Both were winners of €20 in the Lucky Dip.  Thanks to everyone who continues to support our lotto. 

Registration for 2020

Thanks to everyone who has completed their club registration for 2020.  For those yet to complete their registration please do so as soon as possible.  All athletes attending training must be registered for insurance purposes. 

Couch to 5k

The club are encouraging anyone interested in coming to the track on Monday and Wednesday nights at 7.30pm to take part in the Couch to 5k programme.  This is a progressive programme, starting at whatever entry level the person feels comfortable at and gradually increasing that level each week to enable them to walk, jog or run 5k.  This is a non-competitive programme and will suit everyone.  Why not take the first step and come along this week? 

Fixtures:

15^th February – Munster U/9-U/11 Indoor Track & Field Championships, Nenagh

16^th February – Munster Senior & Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships, Nenagh

22^nd February – Munster U/12-U/19 Indoor Track & Field Championships, Nenagh

23^rd February – Munster U/12-U/19 Indoor Track & Field Championships, Nenagh