Offaly athletes take home the bacon from regional track and field championships

ALL roads led to the TUS Indoor Arena in Athlone for the County Juvenile, Junior, Senior, and Master Indoor County Championships on Sunday, February 2 last. his year’s event featured a new format, with Laois Athletics and Westmeath also competing, adding an extra layer of competition as each county extracted results and determined its own medal winners.

The morning session saw approximately 600 juvenile athletes in action, filling the stadium with excitement and energy. (A full juvenile report will follow.)

The afternoon kicked off with the field events, including Shot Put, Long Jump, and Weight for Distance (WFD). Meanwhile, on the track, the championships commenced with the highly competitive 200m races featuring athletes from all three counties. This was followed by the 400m, 800m, and 3000m races, culminating in the relay event.

A huge thank you to all involved—the competing club athletes, parents, and enthusiastic supporters. A special mention goes to our dedicated officials, who worked tirelessly throughout the long and demanding day. The success of this event would not have been possible without the dedicated efforts of numerous volunteers. These individuals, who give their time and energy freely, are the backbone of athletics events. From overseeing competitions to those managing registrations, setting up equipment, and ensuring everything runs smoothly, their hard work is truly commendable. Their commitment ensures that athletes have the opportunity to compete in a well-organised and professional setting.

Gratitude is also extended to the organising committee, who put in weeks of effort to ensure the event ran smoothly. A sincere thank you to our MC, Thomas Dunne; Starter, Joe Walsh; timekeepers, result recorders, and the numerous officials whose contributions made the day a success.

We also appreciate the support of AIT for providing the venue, Offaly Civil Defence for their assistance, and everyone else who played a role in making the championships a fantastic day of athletics.

Well done to all participants, and best wishes for the year ahead.

Junior Ladies

1 Sinead Greene Ferbane AC 29.21

2 Aoife Farrell Naomh Mhuire AC 37.81

Master ladies O40

1 Susan Cleary Birr AC 35.11

Master Ladies O45

1 Ash Farrell Naomh Mhuire AC 43.89

Master Ladies O50

1 Sandra Busteed Tullamore Harriers AC 39.78

Master Ladies O60

1 Olive Mannion Tullamore Harriers AC 39.29

Master Ladies O70

1 Mary Walsh Tullamore Harriers 43.95

Junior Men 200

1 Daniel McDonald Ferbane AC 26.26

Senior Men

1 Billy Corrigan Tullamore Harriers AC 22.54

2 Tom Perry Birr AC 24.47

Master O40

1 Shane Origan Tullamore Harriers AC 27.01

Master Men O45

1 Stephen Byrne Tullamore Harriers AC 25.09

2 Tom O'Rourke Naomh Mhuire AC 44.39

Master Men O50

1 Mark Conway Ballyskenach AC 29.81

2 Patrick Hill Ferbane AC 30.82

3 Kevin Brazil Ferbane AC 34.53

Junior Ladies

1 Sinead Greene Ferbane AC 1.16.58

2 Aoife Farrell Naomh Mhuire AC 1.32.12

Senior Ladies

1 Sorcha Dempsey Kinnity AC 1.24.88

2 Lisa Lamir Kinnity AC 1.25.11

Master Ladies O40

1 Denise Coghill Ferbane AC 1.22.84

2 Susan Cleary Birr AC 1.24.58

Master Ladies O45

1 Denise Egan Ferbane AC 1.10.29

2 Ash Farrell Naomh Mhuire AC 1.45.23

Master Ladies O60

1 Olive Mannion Tullamore Harriers AC 1.43.28

Senior Men

1 Tom Perry Birr AC 53.02

Master Men O35

1 David Hollywood Tullamore Harriers AC 1.04.01

Master Men O40

1 Kevin Looby Naomh Mhuire AC 1.01.1

2 David Staunton Clara AC 1.02.11

Master Men O50

1 John Carroll Tullamore Harriers AC 1.12.71

2 Kevin Brazil Ferbane AC 1.16.89

Junior Ladies

1 Sinead Greene Ferbane AC 3.03.81

Senior Ladies

1 Lisa Lamir Kinnity AC 3.27.82

2 Sorcha Dempsey Kinnity AC 3.41.01

Master Ladies O45

1 Denise Egan Ferbane AC 2.29.47

Senior Men

1 Stephen Rosney Kilcormac Killoughey AC 2.12.03

Master Men O40

1 Ken Hume Clara AC 2.34.06

Master Men O50

1 Kevin Brazil Ferbane AC 2.51.62

2 John Carroll Tullamore Harriers AC 3.03.89

3 Noel Horan Ferbane AC 3.07.88

Junior Male

1 Darragh Hynes Ferbane AC 9.16

Senior Men

1 Darragh Carroll Tullamore Harriers AC 10.53

Master O35

1 David Hollywood Tullamore Harriers AC 11.35

Master O45

1 Michael O'Brien Tullamore Harriers AC 10.16

Master O50

2nd Mark Conway Ballyskenach AC 14.08

Junior ladies l

1 Blaithin Egan Ferbane AC 2.99

2 Aoife Farrell Naomh Mhuire AC 2.02

Master O40

1 Denise Coghill Ferbane AC 2.82

2 Annmaria Egan Ferbane AC 2.41

Master O45

1 Edel Waldron Ferbane AC 2.98

2 Ash Farrell Naomh Mhuire AC 2.01

Master O50

1 Hilary Duncan Tullamore Harriers AC 2.05

Master Men O45

1 Conor McGrath Tullamore Harriers AC 4.14

2 Tom O'Rourke Naomh Mhuire AC 3.24

Master O50

1 Noel Horan Ferbane AC 3.08

Junior ladies

1 Marie Shanahan Ballyskenach AC 8.18

Senior Ladies

1 Claire Kennedy Birr AC 8.27

Master O40

1 Denise Coghill Ferbane AC 6.21

Master O45

1 Edel Waldron Ferbane AC 5.91

Master O50

1 Hilary Duncan Tullamore Harriers AC 6.16

2 Sandra Busteed Tullamore Harriers AC 5.61

3 Zara Cordial Birr AC 5.26

Junior Men

1 Daniel McDonald Ferbane Ac 9.82

2 William O'Meara Birr AC 6.46

Master O35

1 Joseph Mulligan Tullamore Harriers AC 9.06

Master O45

1 Kevin Waldron Ferbane AC 8.77

2 Conor McGrath Tullamore Harriers 7.58

Master O50

1 Michael Guinan Ferbane AC 6.67

2 Noel H0ran Ferbane AC 5.61

Master O60

1 Michael Kenny Birr AC 6.58

Junior Ladies

1 Marie Shanahan Ballyskenach AC 5.58

2 Aoife Farrell Naomh Mhuire AC 2.54

Senior ladies

1 Claire Kennedy Birr AC 7.04

Master O45

1 Ash Farrell Naomh Mhuire AC 2.93

Master O50

1 Zara Cordial Birr AC 4.12

2 Hilary Duncan Tullamore Harriers AC 3.69

3 Sandra Busteed Tullamore Harriers AC 3.55

Master O60

1 Olive Mannion Tullamore Harriers AC 4.59

Junior Men WFD

1 Evan King Birr AC 5.45

2 William O'Meara Birr AC 5.39

Master Men O35

1 Joseph Mulligan Tullamore Harriers AC 4.91

Master Men O45

1 Tom O'Rourke Naomh Mhuire AC 2.78

Master Men O50

1 Patrick Hill Ferbane AC 4.92

2 Michael Guinan Ferbane AC 4.91

3 Noel Horan Ferbane AC 3.27

Master O60

1 Michael Kenny Birr AC 4.61