There was great excitement today at Day 4 of the Leinster Indoor Championships in the National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown. There was a packed stadium for the very competitive relay races and we had seven teams taking part taking part.
All the teams ran brilliantly especially as for many this was their first time competing in the Leinster Championships and in the tough 4 x 200m race. Well done to all the athletes and thanks to all the coaches and helpers. The U15 girls team of Ella Barry, Laura Bolster, Isabella Gogan, Roisin McManus and Aoife Rohan ran brilliantly in their heat getting through to the finals where they ran a fantastic race to finish in third place. All the other relay teams put in great performances and were unfortunate to miss out on getting through to the finals but they all gained valuable experience. The U12 athletes all ran brilliantly on their first outing in Abbotstown. The U12 girls team included Anna Dardis, Jane McDermott, Mia Heagney and Nessa Rohan. The U12 boys team included Peter Bellew, Barry Lenehan, Jack McGinn, Kenny Kileen, Evan Hoey and Kyle Hetherton. The U13 girls team included Ruby Hartford, Nicole Hoey, Doireann Power and Trudy Power, the U13 boys team included Kevin Doyle, Luke McAleese, Jyles Gogan, John Dardis and Conaill Deehan. Competing in the U14 boys team were James Bellew, Lee Callaghan, Conor and David McCloskey. The U14 girls team included April Andrews, Ruby Hartford, Nia Hetherton and Aoife Rohan. Also taking place today was the U19 shot putt event and Aoife Jane Lenehan gave some great throws to claim the bronze medal. Aine O’Sullivan was also competing in the U17 shot putt and high jump event where she threw and jumped very well coming fifth in both events.
