Archive for January, 2005

Ciaran Hits Headlines

30 January, 2005

Leevale athletes were in superb form over the past week. At the indoor international in Cardiff there were six Leevale members competing on the Irish team, Ailis McSweeney, Derval O’Rourke, Jer O’Donoghue, Ciaran O’Lionaird, Derek Duff and Carl McNamara.
Highlight of the meet was the performance of Ciaran who competed in the junior 1,500m. This race [...]

Sprinters Dominate at Nenagh

18 January, 2005

Leevale sprinters were in great form at the AAI Games in Nenagh on Sunday, following up on their excellent performances at the Munster championships a week earlier. As a result Leevale is well represented at the international meet in Cardiff next Saturday, with Ailis McSweeney in the 60m; Jer O’Donoghue 60m; Derval O’Rourke 60m hurdles; Derek [...]

Jer O’Donoghue in Record Breaking Form

10 January, 2005

There was some excellent competition at the Munster junior and senior indoor track and field championships at Nenagh yesterday. For the first time the championships were open to athletes for outside the province and the visitors added to the occasion.
After a successful outdoor season it was back to business for Jer O’Donoghue as he lined [...]

Road Races Dominate Holiday Period

1 January, 2005

Road races dominated the athletics scene over the holiday period, although some might say it was the weather that took over.
The annual Belgooly four mile road race on St. Stephen’s Day usually attracts well over 250 entrants, with parking in the village at a premium. However, this year, thanks mainly to a White Christmas, the [...]