Waterford Viking Full Half and Quarter Marathon 24.6.2017

Saturday June 24th saw a group from Portlaoise AC organised by Suzanne Miley travel to Waterford where we had competitors in each event.  It was a warm morning, but conditions most suitable than the previous week for running.  Once the date was set for this our athletes took to the roads to train some for their first half marathon.

Sharon Byrne was our only runner in the Full Marathon.  Well done Sharon.

A big well done to Suzanne for organising the group to travel to Waterford and for completing her first half marathon along with Margaret Mary Grant. 

James Hamm also ran the half and finished in 2nd place just ahead of Carrick’s AC Derek Walsh.  Well done James.

Also running the half marathon were Alex McDonald, Julieka Cahill, Brian and Michelle Howard.

Running the Quarter Marathon we had John Campbell, Anna Duggan, Martina Hyland, Martina Gardiner, Ursula O Malley and Clare Dunne.  Great running by everyone.

National League Round 1 - (Division 1) 25.6.17

Laois County were competing in Round 1 of the National League on Saturday in Athlone.  They put in a great performance on the day.  We had Niamh Quinn 2nd in the 800m, Tom Lupton 3rd in the 5000m. Seamus Fitzpatrick won the weight for distance and 3rd in the shot put.  Seodhna Hoey won the discus and 2nd in the hammer.  Well done to all and best of luck in round 2 on July 30th.

Results and Points after Round 1 - Click Here

Ambrose Hickey memorial 5k - Naomh Mhuire AC 25.06.17

This race is part of the Offaly road series and two of our Athletes had fine runs on the day. Tony Reilly finished in 2nd place in a time of 16:17 with Noel Marum coming home in 10th place and 1st in the 050 category in a time of 17:34.