Greystones AC

Leinster Cross Country kicked off last Sunday with the even ages and novice event, in Adamstown Co. Wexford. Flu devastated most of our teams, but the athletes who made it put in great performances. There were big fields in all the races with up to 150 athletes taking part in some.

The U12 girls were the first up and they all ran really well with Rosa Kirwan finishing 20^th, Alison Dawson Whelan 46th, Sadhbh Redford 65^th , Lisa Dallaghan 68^th, Rebecca Murphy 71^st, Susie McParland 112^th, Aoife McDonell 119^th.

Only 5 of the boys made it to the start line and all 5 ran extremely well to take the team bronze medals and qualify for the national finals. Jamie Fallon finished 17^th, with Scott Howard close behind in 20^th and Cian Baldwin putting in a great finish in 33^rd, Conor Dempsey 64^th and Luke Donoghue 72^nd. Our only U14 was Samuel Kerr who finished 52^nd.

In the U16 girls, Claire Fox had a great race to finish in 5^th place with Aisling McCabe 26^th, Amy Howard 32^nd and Hayley Fallon 57^th. The girls were part of the County team who finished 4^th and qualified for the All Ireland event in Kilbeggan on November 22^nd. Flu left us short on members for our U18 team but the 3 girls who made it ran a great race, with Niamh Kearney finishing a comfortable 2^nd place, Aisling McGee 10^th and Laura Boylan 21^st. All 3 girls will run in the All Ireland event with Niamh and Aisling representing Leinster as well as Wicklow and Greystones.  In the Novice Men’s race, Ryan Montgomery ran a strong race to finish 4^th and lead the team home to club gold and county silver.

Once again well done to all the athletes who took part and thanks to the parents and coaches for all their help and support.

Up-coming competitions

The uneven age Leinster Cross Country event will take place on Sun. 8^th Nov. in Tullamore. All cars should be parked at the track and then walk across to the course at Charleville Castle.  All athletes from U10 up are eligible to take part. Athletes will need to be there by 11am latest, for check-in and warm-up. Names at training on Friday night, or text Theresa on 0868635797. No late entries taken. We need lots of athletes to make up teams, so please make an effort to attend.

A Sportshall competition will be held on Fri 11^th Dec. in the Shoreline hall and the Cross Country relays will be held in Avondale on Sun 20^th Dec. Watch out for further details in the next few weeks.

Club Shop

A club shop will be run before and after training on the 1^st Tuesday of each month, beginning on Tues. next 3^rd Nov. We still have Asics spikes available, at a great price of €30. We have sizes 4,5,6,7 and 8. They are small fitting, so suitable for 2-7 in shoe size.

Some tracksuits and rain jackets are still available at reduced prices. Shorts and singlets have been ordered and should be available in all sizes.

Orders for club hoodies will be taken on the night. Hoodies cost €20 for youth sizes and €25 for adult sizes and must be paid for in advance. €5 extra for name on sleeve.