Athletes compete in Offaly Junior, Senior and Master Indoor Track and Field Championships

All roads led to the indoor arena at TUS Athlone last Sunday, the 18th of February for the Offaly Athletics Indoor Track & Field Championships, where an action packed day of athletics was displayed.

The event attracted participants from across the county, spanning various age groups from juveniles to senior and master athletes.

The morning session was dedicated to the talented young athletes of Offaly, with the Juvenile competitions taking centre stage, setting the stage for an exciting day of competition.

In the afternoon, attention turned to the older age groups with the Junior, Senior, and Master athletes taking to the track. The atmosphere was exciting as spectators eagerly awaited the start of the competitions.

The action commenced with the fast-paced 200m races and following this, it was the popular 800m event which attracted the majority of athletes. The 400m sprint was next and finally the 3000m.

The excitement of the Offaly Athletics Indoor Track & Field Championships wasn't limited to the track events; the field events also provided plenty of thrills and closely contested battles. Athletes from the different age groups competing in the Shot Put, Long Jump, and Weight for Distance, had some fierce battles too while displaying strength and skill adding another layer of excitement to the championships.

Throughout the afternoon, Adrian Curley, Chairman of Tullamore Harriers, skillfully guided the proceedings as the Master of Ceremonies, ensuring that the events ran smoothly and efficiently. His expertise and leadership were instrumental in creating an atmosphere of excitement and professionalism.

The finale of the championships came with the thrilling mixed relay competition, highlighting teamwork and camaraderie among athletes. As teams battled it out on the track, spectators were treated to a spectacle of athleticism and sportsmanship.

Overall, the Offaly Athletics Indoor Track & Field Championships were a resounding success, thanks to the support of the athletes, the hard work of the organising committee, and the support of the spectators. It was a day filled with memorable moments and impressive performances, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended.

Well done everyone.

Results:

JUNIOR LADIES 200M

Lucy Champ Tullamore Harriers AC 26.19

Teagan Delaney Tullamore Harriers AC 27.64

Sinead Green Ferbane AC 28.58

LADIES O35 200M

Aileen Flynn Naomh Mhuire AC 32.44

Mairead Scally Naomh Mhuire AC 39.25

LADIES O40 200M

Lisa Murphy Naomh Mhuire AC 33.31

AnnMaria Egan Ferbane Ac 37.34

LADIES O45 200M

Fiona O'Connor Naomh Mhuire AC 34.46

Aisling Farrell Naomh Mhuire AC 41.36

LADIES O50 200M

Michelle Davis Ballyskenach AC 36.45

Patricia Doolan Naomh Mhuire AC 38.02

Sandra Busteed Tullamore Harriers AC 40.35

Mary Hussey Tullamore Harriers AC 45.27

Catherine Galvin Naomh Mhuire AC 48.05

LADIES O60 200m

Olive Mannion Tullamore Harriers AC 41.41

LADIES O75 200M

Mary Walsh Tullamore Harriers AC 43.61

JUNIOR MALE 200

Oisin Darcy Birr AC 25.66

Evan Marr Tullamore Harriers AC 25.97

Daniel McDonald Ferbane AC 26.32

Darragh Hynes Ferbane AC 26.55

SENIOR MALE 200M

Evan Tully Birr AC 24.68

Stephen Byrne Tullamore Harriers AC 25.01

Shane Cleary Naomh Mhuire AC 31.01

MALE O35 200M

Alan Harvey Clara AC 30.27

Darren Molloy Rhode AC 30.94

MALE O40 200M

Shane Origan Tullamore Harriers AC 26.78

Pius Devine Ferbane AC 27.47

Bernard Mooney Tullamore Harriers AC 27.71

James Dooley Ferbane AC 34.24

MALE O45 200M

Peter Ormond Ballyskenach AC 29.51

Mark Cahill Birr AC 30.65

Tom O'Rourke Naomh Mhuire AC 31.35

Adrian Delaney Naomh Mhuire AC 32.03

MEN O50 200M

Patrick Hill Ferbane AC 30.72

Mattie Flanagan Naomh Mhuire AC 34.41

MALE O65 200M

Jim Dolan Tullamore Harriers AC 49.31

LADIES O35 400M

Aileen Flynn Naomh Mhuire AC 1.13

LADIES 040 400M

Lisa Murphy Naomh Mhuire AC 1.14

Denise Coghill Ferbane AC 1.21

LADIES O45 400M

Denise Egan Ferbane AC 1.05

Edel Waldron Ferbane AC 1.22

Fiona O'Connor Naomh Mhuire AC 1.28

Aisling Farrell Naomh Mhuire AC 1.33

Ladies O50 400M

Michelle Davis Ballyskenach AC 1.26

Patricia Doolan Naomh Mhuire AC 1.28

LADIES O60 400M

Olive Mannion Tullamore Harriers AC 1.45

SENIOR MEN 400M

Shane Cleary Naomh Mhuire 1.15

O35 MEN 400M

David Staunton Clara AC 1.01

O40 Men 400m

Bernard Mooney Tullamore Harriers AC 1.02

O45 MEN 400M

Peter Ormond Ballyskenach AC 1.11

Tom O'Rourke Naomh Mhuire AC 1.11

Adrian Delaney Naomh Mhuire AC 1.14

Evan Lynam Naomh Mhuire AC 1.15

Mark Cahill Birr AC 1.16

O50 MEN 400M

Darren Bermingham Naomh Mhuire AC 1.09

Dave Dunican Tullamore Harriers AC 1.14

Pat Hill Ferbane AC 1.18

Mattie Flanagan Naomh Mhuire AC 1.18

O60 MEN 400m

Finian McDermott Tullamore Harriers AC 1.12

Sean Reynolds Tullamore Harriers AC 1.16

JUNIOR LADIES 800M

Sinead Green Ferbane AC 3.04

LADIES 035 800M

Aileen Flynn Naomh Mhuire AC 2.53

LADIES 040 800M

Lisa Murphy Naomh Mhuire AC 2.54

LADIES O45 800M

Denise Egan Ferbane AC 2.31

Evelyn Herlihy Tullamore Harriers AC 2.49

Mary Hickey Blake Ferbane AC 3.11

LADIES O60 800M

Olive Mannion Tullamore Harriers AC 4.07

MEN O35 800M

Declan Murphy Naomh Mhuire AC 2.19

Stephen Gallagher Clara AC 2.46

MEN O40 800M

Kevin Looby Naomh Mhuire AC 2.18

Bernard Mooney Tullamore Harriers AC 2.21

Ken Hume Clara AC 2.42

Jason McDermott Tullamore Harriers AC 2.44

MEN O45 800M

Evan Lynam Naomh Mhuire AC 2.42

Adrian Delaney Naomh Mhuire AC 2.43

Dermot Egan Ferbane AC 2.45

Tom O'Rourke Naomh Mhuire AC 2.51

MEN O50 800M

Brendan Donagher Naomh Mhuire AC 2.24

Liam Byrne Tullamore Harriers AC 2.29

Ger Cleary Naomh Mhuire AC 2.31

Dave Dunican Tullamore Harriers AC 2.41

John Lowry Tullamore Harriers AC 2.46

Charles Malone Rhode AC 3.33

MEN O60 800M

Finian McDermott Tullamore Harriers 2.43

Sean Reynolds Tullamore Harriers 2.45

O35 LADIES 3000M

Sarah McNamee Rhode AC 11.52

Mairead Scally Naomh Mhuire AC 14.13

O45 LADIES 3000M

Evelyn Herlihy Tullamore Harriers AC 11.56

3000M

JUNIOR MEN

Darragh Hynes Ferbane AC 10.01

SENIOR MEN 3000M

Barry Mooney Tullamore Harriers AC 9.32

MEN 035

Kevin Minnock Tullamore Harriers AC 9.25

Declan Murphy Naomh Mhuire AC 10.41

David Staunton Clara AC 11.08

MEN O40

Kevin Looby Clara AC 9.55

Ken Hume Clara AC 11.36

MEN O45

Mick O'Brien Tullamore Harriers AC 9.41

Dermot Egan Ferbane AC 11.37

MEN O50

Brendan Donagher Naomh Mhuire AC 9.54

Darren Bermingham Naomh Mhuire AC 10.43

Ger Cleary Naomh Mhuire AC 10.51

Liam Byrne Tullamore Harriers AC 11.03

John Lowry Tullamore Harriers AC 11.49

MEN 060

Sean Reynolds Tullamore Harriers AC 11.44

Finian McDermott Tullamore Harriers AC 11.51

MEN 080

Jim Langan Tullamore Harriers AC 18.42

MIXED RELAY RESULT

1st Tullamore Harriers - Stephen Byrne, Eimear Cotter, Katie Deverell and Shane Origan  - 1.45

2nd Tullamore Harriers B - Sean Manning, Alisha Maher, Teagan Delaney and Evan Maher - 1.46

3rd Ferbane AC - Daniel McDonald, Denise Egan, Pius Devine and Edel Waldron- 1.57

Field Events

JUNIOR SHOT PUT

Daniel McDonald Ferbane AC 8.81

Patrick O'Meara Birr AC 6.77

William O'Meara Birr AC 6.68

SENIOR SHOT PUT

Daniel Keyes Clara AC 7.66

O35 SHOT PUT

Alan Harvey Clara AC 8.83

O40 SHOT PUT

John Franks Ballyskenach AC 8.23

Jason McDermott Tullamore Harriers AC 5.12

O45 SHOT PUT

Conor McGrath Tullamore Harriers AC 7.71

Jonathan Geraghty Rhode AC 6.87

O50 SHOT PUT

Mattie Flanagan Naomh Mhuire 7.65

Danny Parker Ballyskenach AC 6.34

Charles Malone Rhode AC 5.42

O60 MEN SHOT PUT

Adrian Brennan Tullamore Harriers AC 8.64

O65 Shot Put

Jim Dolan Tullamore Harriers AC 8.87

Mick Kenny Birr AC 6.94

JUNIOR LADIES SHOT PUT

Erin Cordial Birr AC 4.21

SENIOR LADIES SHOT PUT

Laura Dolan Ferbane AC 8.27

Denise Coghill Ferbane AC 5.25

O45 LADIES SHOT PUT

Triona Muldoon Tullamore Harriers AC 5.61

Patricia Crowley Ballyskenach AC 5.16

Edel Waldron Ferbane AC 5.02

Aisling Farrell Naomh Mhuire AC 4.96

Mary Hickey Blake Ferbane AC 3.87

O50 LADIES SHOT PUT

Sandra Busteed Tullamore Harriers AC 6.36

Brigid O'Keefe Ballyskenach AC 6.31

Hilary Duncan Tullamore Harriers AC 5.91

Mary Hussey Tullamore Harriers AC 5.51

Catherine Galvin Naomh Mhuire AC 5.07

Zara Cordial Birr AC 4.86

Deirdre O'Meara Birr AC 4.01

JUNIOR LADIES LONG JUMP

Katie Deverell Tullamore Harriers AC 5.09

Eimear Cotter Tullamore Harriers AC 4.75

Sinead Green Ferbane AC 3.64

Blaitin Egan Ferbane AC 2.94

LADIES O40 LONG JUMP

Denise Coghill Ferbane AC 3.12

AnnMaria Egan Ferbane AC 2.65

LADIES O45 LONG JUMP

Edel Waldron Ferbane AC 3.02

Patricia Crowley Ballyskenach AC 2.82

Triona Muldoon Tullamore Harriers AC 2.21

LADIES O50 LONG JUMP

Michelle Davis Ballyskenach AC 2.53

Brigid O'Keefe Ballyskenach AC 2.41

Hilary Duncan Tullamore Harriers AC 1.99

JUNIOR MEN LONG JUMP

Daniel McDonald Ferbane AC 4.41

O45 MEN LONG JUMP

Conor McGrath Tullamore Harriers AC 4.35

Evan Lynam Naomh Mhuire AC 3.51

Dermot Egan Ferbane AC 3.21

Jonathan Geraghty Rhode AC 3.19

O50 MEN LONG JUMP

Darren Bermingham Naomh Mhuire AC 3.31

Charles Malone Rhode AC 2.61

JUNIOR LADIES WFD

Erin Cordial Birr AC 3.31

SENIOR LADIES WFD

Laura Dolan Ferbane AC 6.67

O35 LADIES WFD

Mairead Scally Naomh Mhuire AC 2.97

O40 LADIES WFD

AnnMaria Egan Ferbane AC 2.18

O45 LADIES WFD

Fiona O'Connor Naomh Mhuire AC 4.57

Patricia Crowley Ballyskenach AC 3.69

Triona Muldoon Tullamore Harriers AC 3.51

O50 LADIES WFD

Brigid O'Keefe Ballyskenach AC 5.11

Catherine Galvin Naomh Mhuire AC 4.36

Zara Cordial Birr AC 4.21

Sandra Busteed Tullamore Harriers AC 4.15

Hilary Duncan Tullamore Harriers AC 4.02

Deirdre O'Meara Birr AC 3.62

SENIOR MEN WFD

Daniel Keyes Clara AC 3.34

O35 MEN WFD

Alan Harvey Clara AC 4.61

O40 WFD

John Franks Ballyskenach AC 4.39

O45 Men WFD

Jonathan Geraghty Rhode AC 3.21

O50 MEN WFD

Patrick Hill Ferbane AC 5.37

Danny Parker Ballyskenach AC 5.37

Charles Malone Rhode AC 4.54

O60 MEN WFD

Adrian Brennan Tullamore Harriers AC 6.41

O65 MEN WFD

Jim Dolan Tullamore Harriers AC 6.43

Mick Kenny Birr AC 5.55