First race of the day, over 500m, was the Girls U10 event. First Strider home was Sarah Lillis, closely followed by Ella Howlin, Isabella O’Connor and Aoife Wall, running out-of-age. Over the same testing 500m loop, the Striders U10 boys had a massive representation, with an even dozen facing the… Continue reading
Following hot on the heels of their best club performance last week, the Striders Juveniles were back in action, in horrible weather, at the St. Senans Open Cross Country event today. Despite the rain we had an even dozen competing at this well established event, that always attracts big fields… Continue reading
Well done to all the Juvenile and Senior athletes who won the Best Overall Club shield at today’s Taghmon AC Open Cross Country event. The Striders juveniles turned up in big numbers and given that many were competing in their first ever cross country event, they were all fantastic. Max… Continue reading
A number of seniors Striders were in action at the National Masters Track & Field Championships, the final Track & Field event of the year. Sonya Byrne took Gold in the O40 400m event, in great style. Drawing the inside lane, Sonya had overtaken all her competitors by the time… Continue reading
The Striders had a fantastic evening, on the track, on Saturday, at the second Declan Shannon Memorial event. We managed to dodge the bad weather and enjoy a spot of running followed by a well earned barbecue. The mens 1,500m event was won, for the second year, by Adam O’Connor,… Continue reading
Another national medal for the O’Connor family, with Luca O’Connor having a brilliant run, to place 3rd in the Boys U14 800m. Well done Luca. Following in the footsteps of big brother Adam.
Another hugely successful evening at our 6th consecutive 5 Mile Stride. We really appreciate everyone supporting us despite the last minute change of venue, and we’re delighted with the positive response of the new course and venue, with lots of PBs reported. There was a highly competitive field, attracting some… Continue reading
VENUE CHANGE FOR OUR ROAD RACE *******ROAD RACE MOVED TO CAMROSS HALL, Y35 YY89****** We have had to change our venue due to new Health & Safety regulations concerning main roads, sprung on us only this week. The race will start and finish at Camross Hall . It’s a 5… Continue reading
The Striders had multiple juvenile athletes qualify from the provincial championships, for the National Track & Field championships at Tullamore. Myles Hewlett was in action in the Boys U15 800m, coming through his heat, just off the fast pace. In the final, he had an even quicker race and battled… Continue reading
Another busy evening at the Wexford County Track & Field in Enniscorthy. Twenty three Striders competed across the Novice, Senior & Masters levels, with just about everyone bringing home at least a medal. Always great to see some of our juveniles making the move up and competing in the Seniors,… Continue reading
Stay strong striders .. keep trotting even if we will be like “ hamsters on a wheel “ .. remember we are the United Striders..day by day 💙🖤
Timeline PhotosAthletics Ireland Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 24.03.2020
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Timeline Photos**** IMPORTANT UPDATE *****
Revised date of Saturday 22nd August 2020 @ 7pm
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Following on from advice issued by Athletics Ireland all club training sessions are cancelled till further notice. See below the official advice given re competitions and training
Athletics Ireland is therefore instructing all affiliates to suspend all athletic competitions and events with immediate effect. We understand that this decision will result in inconvenience and disappointment to many athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and supporters. However, we are sure that all will understand that the decision is taken in the best interests, not just of the athletics community, but of the Country.
Club training is down to the discretion of the individual club, but the recommendation from Athletics Ireland is that club training sessions be cancelled at this time.
