2014-11-26

Our local choir preparing for next Saturday nights’ event

Borris-Ileigh U21 Team

The legend of Borrisoleigh athletics that is Paddy Dolan was the winner of the penultimate and sixth stage of the Marathon Challenge following an impressive display that resulted in him completing the course in 33:18. A veteran of the Tipperary athletics scene, Paddy recovered well from his previous weeks injury to etch his name on the stage role of honour with the fields most superior time improvement of the week.

Patricia Ryan and Clodagh 
 

It was certainly a night of impressive times and performances. The winner of stage 3 Ann Marie Greed had another hugely impressive performance resulting in her taking second spot on the night thanks to an improvement of 4:03. Tom Stapleton clipped 2:53 off his previous weeks best to take third place on the night while the ever improving Richie Tynan secured fourth place by reducing his previous time by 2:23. June Stapleton completed the top 5 on the night following her best outing to date with an improvement of 2:20.

Christy Slattery and Tom Shanahan

It was the best night of the Challenge to date at the front of the field. The individual battles right throughout the field were brilliantly entertaining and when the leading speedsters turned the final corner heading up the home straight, it was Michael Murray that emerged from the traffic to be first to cross the finish line in a personal best time of 24:50. He didn’t get it all his way however as hot on his heals was Michael Gleeson finishing a single second behind him. John McSherry was next to cross the finish line in a time of 25:04, four seconds ahead of Ailbe Cummins. Liam McCullagh rounded off the top 5 speedsters on the night with a time of 25:13.

With a single round remaining, it’s all very much to play for at the top of the league table. Richie Tynan is the new leader following a string of hugely impressive performances in recent weeks. With 3 stage wins under his belt, Alan Kelly has moved into second spot while the leading two after the fifth round namely Eamon McGrath and Denis Ryan are now in joint third spot. The consistency of Michael Gleeson’s performances have seen him been elevated to fifth spot overall.

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 Borris-Ileigh Camoige Notes 

Borris-Ileigh Camogie Club’s A.G.M. was held in the Town Park on Saturday 22nd November 2014. The following officers were elected: Carmel Harkin (Chairperson), Michael Galvin (Vice-Chairperson), Joanne Treacy (Treasurer), TBA (Secretary); Catherine Delaney (PRO), Paula Ryan (Registrar).

The Club would like to sincerely thank Louise Delaney and Denise Hogge who have stepped down as Secretary and Child Welfare Officer. We thank them for all their endless work throughout the year.

Managers elected for 2015, are as follows: U8 – Brendan Fanning, U10 – TBA, U12 – Mike Galvin, U14 – Martin Hayes, U16 – Liam Stapleton, U18 – TBA, Senior – David O’Connor.
We would really like to thank our outgoing team managers for all their commitment and time.

The club cannot stress enough, that in order to survive, parent/member input is really needed. All the managers, need help and your support would be really appreciated. Please contact any committee member or manager, if you would like to help out with any of the teams.

A lovely fresh morning last Sunday saw twenty two walkers stroll around the forest of Latteragh. There were great views, good company. some slagging and a nice bit of fresh air. Well done all and enjoy your walking in the future.

Following on from last weeks walk, we are heading to Upperchurch on Sunday next 30 Nov 2014 to do the Eamonn a Chnoic Loop Walk. Another easy paced walk of about 2 to 2.5 hrs
Boots essential, a small packed lunch and raingear are recommended. All are Welcome. Meeting at the rear of Shanahan’s Service Station at 08.50hrs for departure at 09.00hrs. Also we will meet at the school in Upperchurch at approx 09.15hrs.