North Leinster Schools

In what seemed like mid winter temperatures, Philip Marron re-introduced himself to the steeplechase after a break of almost 2 years and he made it look easy as he powered to a commanding victory in the senior boys event in a time of 6 min 25 sec. Fionn Drummond continues to develop nicely into a high jumper of some note and his best jump of 1.40 earned him the silver in the minor boys HJ. In the minor boys 500m, Tom Kilgannon was closing fast at the finish on the eventual winner but also had to settle for second with a time of 1 min 20.6.

Matthew Buckley ran up an age in the intermediate boys 100m but still managed to secure the bronze while the Ratoath Community College boys minor relay squad of Stephen Kiernan, Luca Longhi,
 Fionn Drummond and Tom Kilgannon were just outside the medals in 4th with a battling performance all the way to the line in a time of 56.4 sec.

 Matthew Hayes finished second in the junior boys 1500m in 4 min 34 with Marcus Clarke 5th in 4 min 38. Both lads look capable of breaking 4 min 30 sec. in better weather conditions.  Matilda Ruhan  was an excellent 5th in the junior girls 75m hurdles and Rafa McCaffrey was 6th in the intermediate boys 400m

Best of luck to those that have qualified for the Leinster schools championships in mid May

Peter Goes sub 2 mins for 800m

Peter Kilgannon opened his 2017 outdoor season with a 1 min 58.86 sec  800m  at the Dublin graded meeting last Wednesday. This was a big PB for Peter and augurs well for the rest of his season. Ciaran Crowther also competed at the same meeting and was 11th in the 3k with a time of 9 min 37.97

Thanks for Your Support

A big thank you to all those who supported our music bingo fundraiser for a defibrillator. The response from the local business community and our own membership was just terrific. We have almost reached our target of €2,500 so if you did not manage to get there on the night or make a donation, there is still time to do so. Mary, Sinead, Siobheal or myself will only be be delighted to hear from you.

MEATH TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS: U12-18 Age Groups

Please find under details of the U12-18 Meath Track and Field Championships which will be held in Navan on Saturday May 6th (Hurdles only) and Sunday May 7th (U12-18 Age groups only)
Athletes may compete in a maximum of 3 individual events. Entry fee per event €1, please bring your entry fee to training by Tuesday May 2nd. Please enclose entry fee in an envelope with athletes name and events on the outside.
The U9-11 Championships will be held on Wednesday May 24th, details to be advised next week.

	Meath Athletics Championships
		Claremont Stadium Navan
	Day 2 Saturday May 6th
	Hurdles				Height
11.30am	U/12	Girls	60MH	Hurdles	68.6cms
	U/12	Boys	60MH	Hurdles	68.6cms
	U/13	Girls	60MH	Hurdles	68.6cms
	U/13	Boys	60MH	Hurdles	68.6cms
	U/14	Girls	75MH	Hurdles	68.6cms
	U/14	Boys	75m	Hurdles	76.2cms
	U/15	Girls	80m	Hurdles	76.2cms
	U/16	Girls	80m	Hurdles	76.2cms
	U/18	Women	100m	Hurdles	76.2cms
	U/15	Boys	80m	Hurdles	84.0cms
	U/16	Boys	100m	Hurdles	84.0cms
	Jun/Sen	Women	100m	Hurdles	84.0cms
	U/18	Men	110m	Hurdles	91.4cms
	Jun	Men	110m	Hurdles	99.0cms
	Sen	Men	110m	Hurdles	106.7cms
	All races decided on time
	U/15	Girls	250m	Hurdles	2' 3
	U/16	Girls	250m	Hurdles	2' 3
	U/15	Boys	250m	Hurdles	2' 6
	U/16	Boys	250m	Hurdles	2' 6
	U/17	Girls	300m	Hurdles	2' 6
	U/17	Boys	300m	Hurdles	2' 6
	U/18	Girls	400m	Hurdles	2' 6
	U/19	Girls	400m	Hurdles	2' 9
	U/18	Boys	400m	Hurdles	2' 9
	U/19	Boys	400m	Hurdles	3' 0
	Jn/Snr/Mas	Women	400m	Hurdles
	Jn/Snr/Mas	Men	400m	Hurdles
	Day 3 Sunday May 7th 2017
		Track Events
		Sprints
	11.30am	U/12	Girls	60m	Heats
		U/12	Boys	60m	Heats
		U/13	Girls	60m	Heats
		U/13	Boys	60m	Heats
		U/14	Girls	80m	Heats
		U/14	Boys	80m	Heats
			Finals of 60m & 80m
		U/15	Girls	100m	Heats
		U/15	Boys	100m	Heats
		U/16	Girls	100m	Heats
		U/16	Boys	100m	Heats
		U/18	Girls	100m	Heats
		U/18	Boys	100m	Heats
			Finals of 100m
	1.00pm	U/14	Girls	200m	Heats
		U/14	Boys	200m	Heats
		U/15	Girls	200m	Heats
		U/15	Boys	200m	Heats
		U/16	Girls	200m	Heats
		U/16	Boys	200m	Heats
		U/18	Girls	200m	Heats
		U/18	Boys	200m	Heats
			Finals of 200m
		U/18	Girls	400m	Heats
		U/18	Boys	400m	Heats
			Finish order decided on times in the event of heats
		Distance
	2.00pm	U/12	Girls	600m	Heats
		U/12	Boys	600m	Heats
		U/13	Girls	600m	Heats
		U/13	Boys	600m	Heats
		U/14	Girls	800m	Heats
		U/14	Boys	800m	Heats
		U/15	Girls	800m	Heats
		U/15	Boys	800m	Heats
		U/16	Girls	800m	Heats
		U/16	Boys	800m	Heats
		U/18	Girls	800m	Heats
		U/18	Boys	800m	Heats
			Finals of 500/600/800m
		U/14	Girls	1500m	Heats
		U/14	Boys	1500m	Heats
		U/15	Girls	1500m	Heats
		U/15	Boys	1500m	Heats
		U/16	Girls	1500m	Heats
		U/16	Boys	1500m	Heats
		U/18	Girls	1500m	Heats
		U/18	Boys	1500m	Heats
			Finals of 1500m
		Field Events
		Throws
	9.00am	Junior/Senior/Mas 35-49	Ladies	Javelin	600g
		Masters 50-59	Ladies	Javelin	500g
		Masters 60+	Ladies	Javelin	400g
		Junior/Senior/Mas 35-49	Men	Javelin	800g
		Master 50-59	Men	Javelin	700g
		Master 60-69	Men	Javelin	600g
		Master 70-79	Men	Javelin	500g
		Master 80+	Men	Javelin	400g
	9.00am	U/18	Girls	Javelin	500g
		U/18	Boys	Javelin	700g
		U/16	Girls	Javelin	500g
		U/16	Boys	Javelin	600g
		U/15	Girls	Javelin	400g
		U/15	Boys	Javelin	500g
		U/14	Girls	Javelin	400g
		U/14	Boys	Javelin	400g
		U/13	Girls	Javelin	400g
		U/13	Boys	Javelin	400g
		U/12	Girls	Turbo Jav	300g
		U/12	Boys	Turbo Jav	300g
	9.00am	U/16	Girls	Discus	1.00kg
		U/16	Boys	Discus	1.00kg
		U/15	Girls	Discus	0.75kg
		U/15	Boys	Discus	1.00kg
		U/14	Girls	Discus	0.75Kg
		U/14	Boys	Discus	0.75Kg
		U/13	Girls	Discus	0.75Kg
		U/13	Boys	Discus	0.75Kg
	9.00am	Junior/Sen/Mas 35-49	Ladies	Shot	4.00kg
		Masters 50-74	Ladies	Shot	3.00kg
		Masters 75+	Ladies	Shot	2.00kg
	9.00am	Sen/Mas 35-49	Men	Shot	7.26kg
		Junior/Masters 50-59	Men	Shot	6.00kg
		Master 60-69	Men	Shot	5.00kg
		Master 70-79	Men	Shot	4.00kg
		Master 80+	Men	Shot	3.00kg
	11.00am	U/18	Girls	Shot	3.00Kg
		U/18	Boys	Shot	5.00Kg
		U/12	Girls	Shot	2.00Kg
		U/12	Boys	Shot	2.00kg
		U/14	Girls	Shot	2.00Kg
		U/14	Boys	Shot	2.72Kg
		U/16	Girls	Shot	3.00Kg
		U/16	Boys	Shot	4.00Kg
		U/13	Boys	Shot	2.00Kg
		U/13	Girls	Shot	2.00kg
		Jumps
	9.00am	U/12	Boys	High Jump
		U/12	Girls	High Jump
		U/15	Girls	High Jump
		U/16	Boys	High Jump
		U/18	Girls	High Jump
		U/14	Boys	High Jump
		U/13	Boys	High Jump
		U/14	Girls	High Jump
		U/15	Boys	High Jump
		U/16	Girls	High Jump
		U/18	Boys	High Jump
		U/13	Girls	High Jump
	11.00am	U/16	Boys	Triple Jump
		U16	Girls	Triple Jump
	11.00am	U/18	Girls	Long Jump
		U/18	Boys	Long Jump
		U/12	Girls	Long Jump
		U/15	Girls	Long Jump
		U/15	Boys	Long Jump
		U/13	Girls	Long Jump
		U/12	Boys	Long Jump
		U/14	Girls	Long Jump
		U/14	Boys	Long Jump
		U/13	Boys	Long Jump
		U/16	Girls	Long Jump
		U/16	Boys	Long Jump

Ashbourne 5K & 10 K Road races

Great to report another good turnout from Ratoath a/c  adult section in the Ashbourne 5k and 10K road races last weekend.

Ciaran Crowther continues to regain his fitness with each race (following a series of nagging injuries over the winter) and demonstrated this with a commanding performance in the 5k that culminated in Ciaran breaking the tape in 17 mins 48 for a 5 second victory over Loughlin Campion.

Our ladies section were not to be outdone and focused their efforts on the 10k. Teresa Doyle had a mighty run to finish 5th lady overall in 46 mins 25 sec. while  Emma Boshell, Rachel Connolly, Joanne Tully and Laura Marshall  all finished within seconds of each other just outside the hour and are already planning an assault on a sub 60 mins run in their next outing.

Club Fundraiser Music Bingo Tonight 8:45pm in the Ratoath Inn.

Lots of great prizes for tonights Music Bingo Fundraisers along with plenty of wine and beauty gifts we also have donations from Lir Chocolates, The Ratoath Inn, Shanowen Plant Hire Ltd, Ratoath / Rathbeggan Community games, 

Bridal Shop - €100 voucher , Bridal Shop "Make up Application" Voucher, Meath School of Motoring Voucher for driving lesson, La Bucca €100 meal voucher, As you Like It €30 voucher, Venue Theatre €30 voucher, Elegance Hair Salon, St Pappins Rd - €30 voucher, Travel Advisors - 2 x €50 vouchers an lots more prizes... Thank you to everybody who donated so far.

Meath League Wednesday 19th of April 2017

Manchester Marathon

Team manager Keith Heffernan had his hands full looking after the Ratoath a/c marathon squad that participated in the recent Manchester marathon. The old policy of "what happens on tour , stays on tour" was strictly enforced and none of the participants were prepared to comment on the social aspects of the weekend other than to confirm their finishing times and AAI registration numbers. Hugh Kelly led the gang home in 3 hrs 40 mins, followed by Colm McDaid (3.42), Paul O Connell (3.49), Henry Fleming (3.52) and Ray Hoare (5.13). Well done to all.

Bram wings it at Malahide

Bram Jansen ran a new 5k PB of 18 mins 04 sec in the Malahide park run last weekend. Bram finished 4th overall. Its great to see him get the benefit of all those tough interval sessions he has been consistently doing on the track and there is plenty more improvement to come. Sub 18 mins is the next target

Ratoath AC AGM Monday 10th of April @ 9pm

AGM –The Annual General Meeting for Ratoath Athletic Club will take place in the Ratoath GAA Club House on Monday April the 10^th  at 9pm.

If club members have motions they would like to put forward or if you would like to join our committee (we are always in need of new committee members). 

 Nominations and Motions for discussion should be returned to Club Secretary, Sinéad McGoldrick at ratoathathletics@gmail.com before 6pm Sunday the 9^th of April

Thank you for all your support during the year. Looking forward to seeing you at the AGM.

Ratoath AC