Offaly Track & Field Championships serve up a day of exciting action

All roads led to the indoor arena at TUS Athlone last Sunday for the Offaly Athletics Indoor Track & Field Championships, where an action packed day of athletics took place.

The event attracted participants from across the county, spanning various age groups from juveniles to senior and master athletes.

The morning session was dedicated to the talented young athletes of Offaly, with the juvenile competitions taking centre stage, setting the stage for an exciting day of competition.

In the afternoon, attention turned to the older age groups, with the junior, senior, and master athletes taking to the track. The atmosphere was exciting as spectators eagerly awaited the start of the competitions.

The action commenced with the fast-paced 200m races, and following this, it was the popular 800m event that attracted the majority of athletes. The 400m sprint was next and finally the 3000m.

The excitement wasn't limited to the track events; the field events also provided plenty of thrills and closely contested battles. Athletes from the different age groups competing in the shot putt, long jump, and Weight for Distance and had some fierce battles too while displaying strength and skill, adding another layer of excitement to the championships.

Throughout the afternoon, Tullamore Harriers Chairman Adrian Curley skilfully guided the proceedings as the Master of Ceremonies, ensuring that the events ran smoothly and efficiently. His expertise and leadership were instrumental in creating an atmosphere of excitement and professionalism.

The finale of the championships came with the thrilling mixed relay competition, highlighting teamwork and camaraderie among athletes. As teams battled it out on the track, spectators were treated to a spectacle of athleticism and sportsmanship.

Overall, the Offaly Athletics Indoor Track & Field Championships were a resounding success, thanks to the support of the athletes, the hard work of the organising committee, and the support of the spectators. It was a day filled with memorable moments and impressive performances, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended. Results as follows below.

RESULTS

Junior Ladies 200m: Lucy Champ, Tullamore Harriers AC, 26.19; Teagan Delaney, Tullamore Harriers, 27.64; Sinead Green, Ferbane AC, 28.58.

Ladies O35 200m: Aileen Flynn, Naomh Mhuire AC, 32.44; Mairead Scally, Naomh Mhuire, 39.25.

Ladies O40 200m: Lisa Murphy, Naomh Mhuire, 33.31; Annemaria Egan, Ferbane, 37.34.

Ladies O45 200m: Fiona O'Connor, Naomh Mhuire, 34.46; Aisling Farrell, Naomh Mhuire, 41.36.

Ladies O50 200m: Michelle Davis, Ballyskenach AC, 36.45; Patricia Doolan, Naomh Mhuire, 38.02; Sandra Busteed, Tullamore Harriers, 40.35; Mary Hussey, Tullamore Harriers, 45.27; Catherine Galvin, Naomh Mhuire, 48.05.

Ladies O60 200m: Olive Mannion, Tullamore Harriers, 41.41.

Ladies O75 200m: Mary Walsh, Tullamore Harriers, 43.61.

Junior Male 200m: Oisin Darcy, Birr AC, 25.66; Evan Marr, Tullamore Harriers, 25.97; Daniel McDonald, Ferbane, 26.32; Darragh Hynes, Ferbane, 26.5.

Senior Male 200m: Evan Tully, Birr, 24.68; Stephen Byrne, Tullamore Harriers, 25.01; Shane Cleary, Naomh Mhuire, 31.01.

Male O35 200m: Alan Harvey, Clara AC, 30.27; Darren Molloy, Rhode AC, 30.94.

Male O40 200m: Shane Origan, Tullamore Harriers, 26.78; Pius Devine, Ferbane, 27.47; Bernard Mooney, Tullamore Harriers, 27.71; James Dooley, Ferbane, 34.24.

Male O45 200m: Peter Ormond, Ballyskenach, 29.51; Mark Cahill, Birr, 30.65; Tom O'Rourke Naomh Mhuire, 31.35; Adrian Delaney, Naomh Mhuire, 32.03.

Men O50 200m: Patrick Hill, Ferbane, 30.72; Mattie Flanagan, Naomh Mhuire, 34.41.

Male O65 200m: Jim Dolan, Tullamore Harriers, 49.31.

Ladies O35 400m: Aileen Flynn, Naomh Mhuire, 1.13.

Ladies 040 400m: Lisa Murphy, Naomh Mhuire, 1.14; Denise Coghill, Ferbane, 1.21.

Ladies O45 400m: Denise Egan, Ferbane, 1.05; Edel Waldron, Ferbane, 1.22; Fiona O'Connor, Naomh Mhuire, 1.28; Aisling Farrell, Naomh Mhuire, 1.33.

Ladies O50 400m: Michelle Davis, Ballyskenach, 1.26; Patricia Doolan, Naomh Mhuire, 1.28.

Ladies O60 400m: Olive Mannion, Tullamore Harriers, 1.45.

Senior Men 400m: Shane Cleary, Naomh Mhuire, 1.15.

O35 Men 400m: David Staunton, Clara, 1.01.

O40 Men 400m: Bernard Mooney Tullamore Harriers, 1.02.

O45 Men 400m: Peter Ormond, Ballyskenach, 1.11; Tom O'Rourke, Naomh Mhuire, 1.11; Adrian Delaney, Naomh Mhuire, 1.14; Evan Lynam, Naomh Mhuire, 1.15; Mark Cahill, Birr, 1.16.

O50 Men 400m: Darren Bermingham, Naomh Mhuire, 1.09; Dave Dunican, Tullamore Harriers, 1.14; Pat Hill, Ferbane, 1.18; Mattie Flanagan, Naomh Mhuire, 1.18.

O60 Men 400m: Finian McDermott, Tullamore Harriers, 1.12; Sean Reynolds, Tullamore Harriers, 1.16.

Junior Ladies 800m: Sinead Green, Ferbane, 3.04.

Ladies 035 800m: Aileen Flynn, Naomh Mhuire, 2.53.

Ladies 040 800m: Lisa Murphy, Naomh Mhuire, 2.54.

Ladies O45 800m: Denise Egan, Ferbane, 2.31; Evelyn Herlihy, Tullamore Harriers, 2.49; Mary Hickey Blake, Ferbane, 3.11.

Ladies O60 800m: Olive Mannion, Tullamore Harriers, 4.07.

Men O35 800m: Declan Murphy, Naomh Mhuire, 2.19; Stephen Gallagher, Clara, 2.46.

Men O40 800m: Kevin Looby, Naomh Mhuire, 2.18; Bernard Mooney, Tullamore Harriers, 2.21; Ken Hume, Clara, 2.42; Jason McDermott, Tullamore Harriers, 2.44.

Men O45 800m: Evan Lynam, Naomh Mhuire, 2.42; Adrian Delaney, Naomh Mhuire, 2.43; Dermot Egan, Ferbane, 2.45; Tom O'Rourke, Naomh Mhuire, 2.51.

Men O50 800m: Brendan Donagher, Naomh Mhuire, 2.24; Liam Byrne, Tullamore Harriers, 2.29; Ger Cleary, Naomh Mhuire, 2.31; Dave Dunican, Tullamore Harriers, 2.41; John Lowry, Tullamore Harriers, 2.46; Charles Malone, Rhode, 3.33.

Men O60 800m: Finian McDermott, Tullamore Harriers, 2.43; Sean Reynolds, Tullamore Harriers, 2.45.

O35 Ladies 3000m: Sarah McNamee, Rhode, 11.52; Mairead Scally, Naomh Mhuire, 14.13.

O45 Ladies 3000m: Evelyn Herlihy, Tullamore Harriers, 11.56.

Junior Men 3000m: Darragh Hynes, Ferbane, 10.01.

Senior Men 3000m: Barry Mooney Tullamore Harriers 9.32

Men 035 3000m: Kevin Minnock, Tullamore Harriers, 9.25; Declan Murphy, Naomh Mhuire, 10.41; David Staunton, Clara, 11.08.

Men O40 3000m: Kevin Looby, Clara, 9.55; Ken Hume, Clara, 11.36.

Men O45 3000m: Mick O'Brien, Tullamore Harriers, 9.41; Dermot Egan, Ferbane, 11.37.

Men O50 3000m: Brendan Donagher, Naomh Mhuire, 9.54; Darren Bermingham, Naomh Mhuire, 10.43; Ger Cleary, Naomh Mhuire, 0.51; Liam Byrne, Tullamore Harriers, 11.03; John Lowry, Tullamore Harriers ,11.49.

Men 060 3000m: Sean Reynolds, Tullamore Harriers, 11.44; Finian McDermott, Tullamore Harriers, 11.51.

Men 080 3000m: Jim Langan, Tullamore Harriers, 18.42.

Mixed Relay

1st: Tullamore Harriers - Stephen Byrne, Eimear Cotter, Katie Deverell and Shane Origan – 1.45. 2nd: Tullamore Harriers B - Sean Manning, Alisha Maher, Teagan Delaney and Evan Maher – 1.46. 3rd: Ferbane AC - Daniel McDonald, Denise Egan, Pius Devine and Edel Waldron – 1.57.

Field Events

Junior Men Shot Putt: Daniel McDonald, Ferbane, 8.81; Patrick O'Meara, Birr, 6.77; William O'Meara, Birr, 6.68.

Senior Men Shot Putt: Daniel Keyes, Clara, 7.66.

O35 Men Shot Putt: Alan Harvey, Clara, 8.83.

O40 Men Shot Putt: John Franks, Ballyskenach, 8.23; Jason McDermott, Tullamore Harriers, 5.12.

O45 Men Shot Putt: Conor McGrath, Tullamore Harriers, 7.71; Jonathan Geraghty, Rhode, 6.87.

O50 Men Shot Putt: Mattie Flanagan, Naomh Mhuire, 7.65; Danny Parker, Ballyskenach, 6.34; Charles Malone, Rhode, 5.42.

O60 Men Shot Putt: Adrian Brennan, Tullamore Harriers, 8.64.

O65 Men Shot Putt: Jim Dolan, Tullamore Harriers, 8.87; Mick Kenny Birr, 6.94.

Junior Ladies Shot Putt: Erin Cordial, Birr, 4.21.

Senior Ladies Shot Putt: Laura Dolan, Ferbane, 8.27.

O40 Ladies Shot Putt: Denise Coghill, Ferbane, 5.25.

O45 Ladies Shot Putt: Triona Muldoon, Tullamore Harriers, 5.61; Patricia Crowley, Ballyskenach, 5.16; Edel Waldron, Ferbane, 5.02; Aisling Farrell, Naomh Mhuire, 4.96; Mary Hickey Blake, Ferbane, 3.87.

O50 Ladies Shot Putt: Sandra Busteed, Tullamore Harriers, 6.36; Brigid O'Keeffe, Ballyskenach, 6.31; Hilary Duncan, Tullamore Harriers, 5.91; Mary Hussey, Tullamore Harriers, 5.51; Catherine Galvin, Naomh Mhuire, 5.07; Zara Cordial, Birr, 4.86; Deirdre O'Meara, Birr, 4.01.

Junior Ladies Long Jump: Katie Deverell, Tullamore Harriers, 5.09; Eimear Cotter, Tullamore Harriers, 4.75; Sinead Green, Ferbane, 3.64 Blaithin Egan, Ferbane, 2.94.

Ladies O40 Long Jump: Denise Coghill, Ferbane, 3.12; Annemaria Egan, Ferbane, 2.65.

Ladies O45 Long Jump: Edel Waldron, Ferbane, 3.02; Patricia Crowley, Ballyskenach, 2.82; Triona Muldoon, Tullamore Harriers, 2.21.

Ladies O50 Long Jump: Michelle Davis, Ballyskenach, 2.53; Brigid O'Keeffe, Ballyskenach, 2.41; Hilary Duncan, Tullamore Harriers, 1.99.

Junior Men Long Jump: Daniel McDonald, Ferbane, 4.41

O45 Men Long Jump: Conor McGrath, Tullamore Harriers, 4.35; Evan Lynam, Naomh Mhuire, 3.51; Dermot Egan, Ferbane, 3.21; Jonathan Geraghty, Rhode, 3.19.

O50 Men Long Jump: Darren Bermingham, Naomh Mhuire, 3.31; Charles Malone, Rhode, 2.61.

Junior Ladies WFD: Erin Cordial, Birr, 3.31.

Senior Ladies WFD: Laura Dolan, Ferbane, 6.67.

O35 Ladies WFD: Mairead Scally, Naomh Mhuire, 2.97.

O40 Ladies WFD: Annemaria Egan, Ferbane, 2.18.

O45 Ladies WFD: Fiona O'Connor, Naomh Mhuire, 4.57; Patricia Crowley, Ballyskenach, 3.69; Triona Muldoon, Tullamore Harriers, 3.51.

O50 Ladies WFD: Brigid O'Keeffe, Ballyskenach, 5.11; Catherine Galvin, Naomh Mhuire, 4.36; Zara Cordial, Birr, 4.21; Sandra Busteed, Tullamore Harriers, 4.15; Hilary Duncan, Tullamore Harriers, 4.02; Deirdre O'Meara, Birr, 3.62.

Senior Men WFD: Daniel Keyes, Clara, 3.34.

O35 Men WFD: Alan Harvey, Clara, 4.61.

O40 Men WFD: John Franks, Ballyskenach, 4.39.

O45 Men WFD: Jonathan Geraghty, Rhode, 3.21.

O50 Men WFD: Patrick Hill, Ferbane, 5.37; Danny Parker, Ballyskenach, 5.37; Charles Malone, Rhode, 4.54.

O60 Men WFD: Adrian Brennan, Tullamore Harriers, 6.41.

O65 Men WFD: Jim Dolan, Tullamore Harriers, 6.43; Mick Kenny, Birr, 5.55.