In San Sebastian in Spain last week another chapter in the hugely successful and long athletic life of Joe Gough West Waterford AC was written as he had a magnificent double at the European Masters Indoor Championships in the over 60 age group. Over four successive days he ran a heat, two semi finals and two finals...
Athletics
Munster Cross Country successes
Munster Cross Country successes
In miserable conditions in Newmarket on Fergus, Co Clare on Sunday last athletes from Waterford did well both in the individual and team competitions. In the men’s under 23 Championship Ferrybank athletes Michael Dowling and Niall Tuohy finished second and third and Ferrybank won the team award Gavin Downey...
Philip Harty wins Run For Life
Philip Harty wins Run For Life
A massive entry of over 1700 competed in the 10 miles Run for Life in the city on Sunday last in aid of the Solas Centre in excellent weather conditions. Philip Harty, a native of Ballinamult but running with Donore Harriers was the easy winner in a time of 52 minutes 39 seconds. Frank Quinlan Waterford AC was second...
Tramore Triathlete riding high
Tramore Triathlete riding high
Kieran Jackson’s progression in the tough world of Triathlon has been startling since he competed in the event for the first time just two years ago. Since finishing second in the Spokes Triathlon in Tramore in August 2009, Kieran has progressed to the point where he secured a place on Triathlon Ireland’s Junior...
Waterford’s runners answer the Hospice call
Waterford’s runners answer the Hospice call
■□■ View More Photos Over 750 runners, joggers and walkers hit the streets of Waterford on Sunday afternoon last for the 2011 Munster Express/Caulfield’s SuperValu 10K Fun Run. Sent on their way by Deputy Mayor Seamus Ryan, the field soon thinned out along the Cork Road, with Brian McGinley and Sylvia Malone the...
No Joy at National League Finals
No Joy at National League Finals
Tullamore was the venue on Saturday last for the National League Finals and Ferrybank AC women were defending their Premier title and their men were also in the Premier final with West Waterford women in the Division One decider, unfortunately neither of the teams figured in the honours list. The Ferrybank women had...
Barr just fails to progress at World University Games
Barr just fails to progress at World University Games
Jessie Barr, recent winner of the All Ireland 400 metres hurdles title, finished fourth in her heat of the 400metres at the World University Games in Shenzhen, China on Tuesday. The Ferrybank athlete clocked 57.21 and finished 10th overall with the first eight progressing to the semi-final. Later this week Jessie...
Barr brother and sister both win titles
Barr brother and sister both win titles
Sunday was a memorable day for the Barr family as Jessie and Thomas who compete with Ferrybank AC both won 400 metres hurdles titles for the first time. Thomas, who has consistently improved his times this year set a new Irish junior record of 50.06 seconds in winning his title. He went very close to the qualifying...
Four All-Ireland senior titles for Waterford
Four All-Ireland senior titles for Waterford
Waterford athletes continued the great success story last week end at the Woodies DIY All Ireland Senior Championships in Santry Stadium in Dublin – the biggest event on the Irish Athletic Calendar- as they came home with four gold medals two silver and three bronze
It's Fun Run time!
It's Fun Run time!
So here we go again: just under five weeks to get one’s self in gear to negotiate the streets of Waterford for the Munster Express/Caulfield’s SuperValu 10 Kilometre Fun Run. And, take it from someone who knows, there’s still enough time to put in place a plan to get you in trim for the run, which takes place on...
Kate’s new Irish Senior Record
Kate’s new Irish Senior Record
Competing in the All Ireland under 18 3000 metres walking championship in Tullamore last Saturday Kate Veale, West Waterford walked herself into the record books once again. She scorched round the track to win easily and in the process smash the Irish senior record by a massive 15 seconds. She was timed at 12 minutes...
Thomas Barr outstanding in Estonia
Thomas Barr outstanding in Estonia
Thomas Barr from Ferrybank AC turned in some outstanding performances at the European Junior Championships in Talinn, Estonia last week. The 19 years old Waterford athlete, competing in the 400 metres hurdles made it through to the final with three brilliant performances. On Friday he won his heat with a big personal...
