RESULTS: The National Junior and U23 championships were down for decision last weekend in Tullamore. Claire Fitzgerald won gold and a silver in the discus (37.73) and javelin (37.40), creating a new PB in the discus in the process. Alan O’Connor took a silver in the 35lbs WF (8.97m) while also coming fourth in the shot (10.96m) and discus (36.61m). Alan’s sister Karen finished fifth in the discus (32.02m).  Patrick Phelan was unlucky to finish outside the medals in the 100m finishing fourth in a time of 11.27s and he also took fifth spot in the 200m (22.75s). Sarah McLoughlin took sixth spot in the 6.19m and 11^th place int eh hammer with a throw of 17.91m.

Meanwhile on Monday last at the An Riocht International, the club had four athletes in the development 100m. Ben McGilton pipped his clubmate at the finishing post with a photo required to separate them, to finish in first and second spot (11.16s for both). Cian Foley finished sixth and David Boyd seventh in times of 11.47s and 11.53s respectively. Eoin Leen finished fifth in an international class field in the discus with a throw of 53.57. 

Weekend 2 of the Munster Juvenile T&F Championships turned out to be equally as successful as the first with a total medal haul of 20 and some fine individual performances to boot. Claire Fitzgerald won two golds in the javelin and discus with throws of 35.14 and 36.43. Such is her form at the moment that she took part in the Cork City Sports on Saturday prior, coming fifth with a throw of 12.28 in the shot in an international class field. She has also qualified for the European Youth Olympics this summer which is truly a huge achievement. Michael Godley took his total medal haul to five over the two weekends which is quite a remarkable feat and no doubt some precedent for the club. He added two bronze and a silver to his gold and silver from the previous week. His silver medal came in the 100m in a time of 12.77s. His two bronze medals came in the high jump (1.50) and 250m hurdles. Aisling NiNuaillain won gold in the 800m easily in a time of 2.31.82. Andrew Kearney claimed silver in the high jump (1.81m) and good to see him back to best. Ciara Walsh won silver in the 250m hurdles with a gutsy performance and also came fourth in the high jump (1.45m) to qualify her for the Nationals. Dara O’Carroll won silver in the 800m in a good time of 2.08.75. In the 100m sprints, Cian Foley is starting to make a serious break through in sprinting coming third in the 100m in a time of 11.75. Jamie Byrne also claimed third in his 100m (12.25s) as did Ben McGilton who achieved a new PB for him in a time of 11.38s. David Boyd narrowly missed out on the medals coming home fourth in a time of 11.74. Dearbhail Foley did likewise in her 100m (13.16). Danny O’Connor also claimed fourth spot in the 250m hurdles. All three go through to the Nationals with the best yet to come from these athletes. Dearbhail also competed in the LJ (4.40) and 250m hurdles where she is making very steady progress. Danny also competed in the LJ (5.10) coming sixth overall. There were also good performances from Molly McGilton sixth in the 100m final (13.24s) and Sinead O’Connor fifth in the 250m hurdles and high jump. Sinead has to wait on tender hooks to see if she will make the Nationals in these events. In the relays, the boys U19 achieved a CBP in a time of 46.08 with David Boyd, Dara O’Carroll, Ben McGilton and Michael Kelliher making up the team. The boys U17 came home in second spot with Danny O’Connor, Cian Foley, Jamie Byrne and newcomer Michael Dean making up the numbers. The girls U15 team of Michela O’Connor, Molly McGilton, Sinead O’Connor and Ciara Walsh came home in sixth place in a time of 54.70.

The club had a good turn out at Gneeveguilla Open Sports recently. Eoin O Carroll won the sprint, shot and was second in the long jump with team mate Danny Pierce claiming third in the same competition and third in the 600m. Emma McCarthy and Rachael Bowler are having fine seasons in their first year with Emma 2^nd in the sprint and 200m and Rachael third in the sprint. Aoife O’Carroll also continued her winning ways with gold in the 60m and 200m. Brian Kennedy won the 60m and 200m. Andrew Philips was 2^nd in the 60m and 200m with compatriot Jason Roche 3^rd in the 60m. Courtney Ryan won the 60m with Louise O’Connor also in fine form winning the 80m. There was also wins for Molly McGilton, Dearbhal Foley and Danny O’Connor in their sprints with Michael Godley coming second in his sprint and Sinead O’Connor coming home third in hers. Donagh O’Buachalla claimed two medals on the night coming third in the 600m and LJ. In the distance races Ger Browne was 2^nd in the 600m and Hanna Ryan was third in the 800m. The girls U13 team of Sinead Brosnan, Aimee Philips, Jane Hickie and Louise O’Connor came home in second spot in the relay. The girls U11 team of Courtney Ryan, Clara Heinrich, Aoife O’Carroll and Grace Hickie came home in first place as did the relay of Molly McGilton, Sinead O’Connor, Dearbhail Foley and Aisling NiNuaillain in the U17 age group. The same team came 2^nd in the Junior relay. Dearbhail and Molly teamed up with Danny O’Connor and Michael Godley to win the mixed relay. In the boys relays we had three golds and a silver with the U10 boys of Andrew Philips, Jason Roche, Tomas Leen and Brian Kennedy, U12 boys of Ger Browne, Brian Hill, Diarmaid O’Sullivan and Sean Fitzmaurice, U13 boys of Eoin O’Carroll, Shane O’Sullivan, Danny Pierce and Brian Hill, U11 boys of Diarmaid O’Sullivan, Sean Fitzmaurice, Andrew Philips and Donagh O’Buachalla.

TRAINING: Juvenile training takes place on Tuesdays at 7pm in the ITT, Thursdays in Castleisland at 7pm.  

EVENTS: National Juvenile U13/U19 Weekend 1, July 14^th/15^th, Tullamore; National Senior T&F Championships, Santry July 21st/22^nd, Tralee Harriers Open Sports, July 22^nd, An Riocht; National Juvenile U13/U19 T&F weekend 2.

CLUB E-MAIL: The club has set-up an e-mail system so athletes and members can receive regular updates by e-mail. Athletes and members can register their e-mail address via the website at www.traleeharriers.com.

MISCELLANEOUS: Thanks to all who helped in Churchgate Collection for Kerry AAI recently.