National championships get back underway

It is a big weekend of national competition across both Track and Field, and Road Competition.

Roman Shevtsov of Athenry AC, Galway, competes in the under 15 boys shot put during day two of the 123.ie National Juvenile Championships at TUS in Athlone, Westmeath. (Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile)

Roman Shevtsov of Athenry AC, Galway, competes in the under 15 boys shot put during day two of the 123.ie National Juvenile Championships at TUS in Athlone, Westmeath. (Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile)

It is a big weekend of national competition across both Track and Field, and Road Competition.

Day Three of the National Juvenile Indoor Track and Field Championships takes place in the TUS Athlone Arena on Saturday, April 11 with a programme for U12-U19s, including the Inter Club Relays, the 1500m events, and High Jump competitions among the highlights.

On the road, the National 10km championships take place as part of the Great Ireland Run in Phoenix Park on Sunday, April 12. Galway clubs will be well represented, with Galway City Harriers fielding strong Men's and Women's squads. Craughwell's Men's team will also be in medal contention. Race start is at 9am.

The Spring Throws competition organised by Athletics Ireland will also take place on Sunday, April 12.

Easter Lily 5k

The Easter Lily 5km was held last Sunday in Doughiska in support of ACT for Meningitis.

First home was Aimad Belayd in a fast 15.59, with Sean Howley placing second and Abaas Edris in third. In the Ladies, Eimir Geraghty raced to victory in 19.48, with Roisin Mougham in second and Ruth Audley finishi

 

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