Roscommon athletes impress at provincial championships in Ballinrobe
Juliette Fallon finished fifth in the U-15 3,500 metres at the Connacht Uneven Ages Cross Country Championships at Ballinrobe.
Blue skies, sunshine, and perfect conditions greeted the Connacht Uneven Ages Cross Country Championships at Ballinrobe Racecourse on Sunday morning.
Jack Kelly, Roscommon AC, finished in ninth position overall, out of a strong field of 116 competitors, in the U-11 boys 1500 metres race. Jack secured qualification for the National Championships in Abbotstown on December 7th, which is a brilliant achievement for this young athlete.
The U-15 girls from Roscommon AC took on the 3,500 metres course. Juliette Fallon ran superbly to finish fifth overall, and also earned her spot at the Nationals in Abbotstown next month. Sarah Kelly narrowly missed qualification after a strong performance.
Both Juliette and Sarah gained national qualification in the U-16 competition at a challenging Enniscrone course two weeks ago. They are heading to Derry on November 23rd for the National Even Ages Cross Country Championships.
Congratulations to Emily Clyne, Reeside AC, and Emily Gately and Muireann Mulry, both Roscommon AC, who competed in the Schools’ Combined Events competition at TUS Athlone on Saturday last.
All three girls were representing their school, Mercy College Roscommon.
