Arklow Athletes Impress at Wicklow Cross Country Championships
Arklow’s young athletes have been flying the flag high for the town in recent weeks, with St Benedict Inbhear Mór Athletics Club enjoying fantastic success at both the Wicklow Even Ages and Novice Cross Country Championships in Tinahely and the Uneven Ages and Intermediate Championships held the following weekend.
Across two challenging courses, the club’s juveniles and senior runners turned in outstanding performances, bringing home multiple individual and team medals and plenty of pride for Arklow.
Tough Conditions in Tinahely – Even Ages & Novice Championships
The first event in Tinahely saw competitors face a tough, windy course, but the young Arklow athletes rose to the challenge with determination and spirit. St Benedict Inbhear Mór AC celebrated several top team finishes and strong runs across every age group.
Results:
- U8 Girls (Team Silver): Grace, Evie, Cara, Eryn
- U10 Girls (Team Gold): Emily, Maebh, Hannah, Caitlin, Pippa, Kate, Freya, Georgia K, Olive
- U12 Girls: Izzy, Mollie, Kornelia, Isabel, Georgia O, Millie, Sarah, Kara, Robyn, Nicky, Harper
- U14 Girls: Bronagh
- U8 Boys (Team Silver): Michael, Cuan, Fionn, Jacob, Lewis
- U10 Boys: Rowan
- U12 Boys: Elliot, Sean, Darragh, Donncha
- U14 Boys: Ethan F, Tiarnan
- U16 Boys (2nd Place): Eoghan
- Men’s Novice (4th Place Team): Ger, Davis, Gavin, Slawek, Kevin
Medal Success Continues – Uneven Ages & Intermediate Championships
The following Sunday brought another day of strong performances, as the club’s athletes took part in the Wicklow Uneven Ages and Intermediate Cross Country Championships. Once again, the dedication and teamwork of the Arklow runners shone through, with further podium finishes and personal bests.
Results:
- U9 Girls: Evie, Maisy, Grace, Elodie
- U11 Girls (Team Gold): Izzy (2nd), Kornelia, Mollie, Isabel, Emily, Maebh, Hannah, Millie, Kara, Caitlín
- U13 Girls: Libby, Katelyn, Georgia O, Sarah, Harper
- U9 Boys: Rowan, Cillian, Michael, Cúan, Fionn, Jacob
- U11 Boys: Elliot
- U13 Boys: Tiarnan, Darragh, Liam
- U15 Boys (Team Silver): Eoghan (2nd), Ruairi, Tommy, Ethan F
- Men’s Intermediate (4th Place Team): Stan, Ger, Gavin, Davis, Slawek, Kevin
Community Spirit and Gratitude
The club extended its thanks to its coaches for their ongoing guidance and to all the parents and supporters who cheered from the sidelines.
Club representatives praised the efforts of every runner, saying:
“It was fantastic to see so many of our young athletes represent Arklow and the club with such heart and determination. The results are a reflection of their hard work and the great team spirit within the club.”
“Congratulations to all who competed. It has been a brilliant few weeks for St Benedict Inbhear Mór AC and for athletics in Arklow.”
