1 January 2020
Borrisoleigh Track-Attack 2019
Junior girls Track-Attacker of the Year Adah Minogue with Declan Maher (sponsor) and Christy Slattery
The curtain has been drawn on a hugely successful 2019 for the Track-Attack Club and a peep into the crystal ball for an inkling as to what is ahead for 2020, the results show an even busier period for their members with events scheduled to challenge all, irrespective of their standard or age.
Junior boys Track-Attacker of the Year Christopher O’Donnell with Declan Maher (sponsor) and Christy Slattery
Amongst the many highlights of the year gone by was their trilogy of events namely the Borrisoleigh Mile, Borrisoleigh 5km and the Devil’s Bit Challenge. Sponsored by Declan Maher Financial Services, the third hosting of the Borrisoleigh Mile was held on Easter Monday and we were treated to a thrilling night of grassroots running.
Womens Track-Attacker of the Year Jacqueline Minogue with Declan Maher (sponsor) and Christy Slattery
The men’s race was a 3 way battle from gun to tape which finally saw Crusaders athlete Michael Kiely cross the line in a time of 4:35. Two seconds later, John Fitzgibbon of Thurles Crokes flowed under the gantry, a single second ahead of the inform Paddy Cummins from Moycarkey Coolcroo.
Mens Track-Attacker of the Year Paddy Ryan with Declan Maher (sponsor) and Christy Slattery
The women’s race was equally as brilliant. The hugely talented Sarah Lane gave a majestic performance to claim the title in 5:04 but was made fight to the death by Dundrum’s Dymphna Ryan who finished only 4 seconds in arrears. In finishing third, Nenagh Olympic’s Ailbhe O’Neill equalled the previous course record of 5:27.
Acknowledgement Award winner Fergal Prout with Declan Maher (sponsor) and Christy Slattery
One of the striking features of the race was the performances of the young athletes from Sean Finn’s stable of superbly talented performers. Three of them dipped under the 5 minute mark while a further five were home before the clock struck 5:30.
Irish International athlete Peter Lynch from the Kilkenny Harriers Club ruled supreme in the Borrisoleigh 5km when claiming the loftiest podium position in a time of 15:17. Nenagh Olympic athletes completed the podium standings with David Sheehan second in 16:53 and Aaron Quigley third in 17:14.
Siobhan O’Doherty claimed her fifth Borrisoleigh 5km title in six years following an impressive run finishing in 17:27. Following her second place finish in the Mile, Dymphna Ryan return to take an identical placing in the 5km, clocking 18:03 in another impressive outing for the Dundrum athlete. Jacqueline Hughes of Thurles Crokes made up the top three thanks to her finishing time of 19:25.
The third of the trilogy was the Devil’s Bit Challenge which was a 30km trek through various terrain that included a climb to the summit of the Bit itself. The day proved to be a fantastic success capped off with a barbeque for all at Tom Kenneallys at the foot of the Bit.
Track-Attackers donning the yellow club colours were a regular feature at road races around the county and beyond. The highlight on the roads came in the country’s capital when a record number of club members completed the KBC Dublin Marathon.
At the end of year awards, the Track-Attackers of the Year were awarded to Paddy Ryan (men), Jacqueline Minogue (women), Christopher O’Donnell (junior boys) and Adah Minogue (junior girls). The acknowledgement award went to Fergal Prout for his voluntary contribution to the club throughout the year. The achievement of the year went to Eibhlin Maher who completed 12 marathons in the single calendar year.
Role on 2020!!
Achievement of the Year award winner Eibhlin Maher with Declan Maher (sponsor) and Christy Slattery
Parish News
Anniversary Masses next weekend: We pray for all whose anniversaries occur and for whom the following Masses will be offered.
- Friday January 3rd: John & Kathleen McGrath, Thurles
- Saturday January 4th @ 7pm.: Joe & Eileen Boyle, Ballyroan.
Focus Ireland Collection: The Focus Ireland Collection which was taken up after The Carol Service amounted to €415.50. Many thanks for your generosity.
As 2019 draws to a close: I would like to thank all who helped in the parish during the past year. You did a great job. Finally thanks for all your kindness, encouragement and support and for your generous contributions during the past year.
Best of Luck: We wish our Senior Hurling Team the very best of luck in the All Ireland Club Semi Final in Limerick in Limerick next Sunday.
Thought for the week: May the spirit of the season fill your heart, with serenity and peace. We wish you a Happy New Year.
Borrisoleigh Scór
We would like to wish our novelty act group of Harry Groome, Niamh Ryan, Daniel Groome, Kayln Treacy, Nicole Colgan, Conor Kinnane, Emily Treacy and Will Cooney the very best of luck as they represent Borrisoleigh in the Scór na nÓg Munster Final this Sunday 5th January, in Ovens, Co. Cork.
Pic of the Past……..
Dan Doolin, John, Gerry and P.J. Quinlan with Francis Doolin,
all from Ballydaff.
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