Bonner, Stewart, and Penrose strike gold at the Odyssey

Three promising young Finn Valley athletes: Mark Bonner, 800m, Jodie Stewart, Shot, and Madeline Penrose, walk, had impressive performances to win their respective events at the Ulster indoor part 1 on Saturday and Sunday.

Mark was resilient in the way he fought for the title; Jodie had a p.b. and Madeline was consistent lap on lap. Now they have sufficient time to further improve before nationals.

Emma Mc Sorley, bronze in the shot and Aileen Brennan bronze in the high jump completed the story.

Thanks to Ann Mc Gill, Noreen Bonner, Bernie Alcorn, Paul Mc Daid, John Mc Laughlin and Michael Penrose for providing transport.

National AAI B and inter-county cross relays

This weekend the club hosts the national AAI B and inter county cross relays; start time noon. The club have 5 teams involved plus an interest in each of the relays.

Finn Valley extend congratulations to Mary Mc Loone on winning the national senior triple title indoors and more recently set a new county record in this discipline.

Results

Full results available at AAI website.

Prestigous Team Leader Toles for Bernie Alcorn

Bernie Alcorn coach at the club has been appointed team leader this coming weekend for the Irish team competing in Cardiff and will act as team leader of the national junior team at the world juniors in Poland in the Summer. We wish her well with the honour bestowed on her.

In Sympathy

Sympathy is extended to Frank Feely on the sudden death of his brother early last week in Co Sligo .And to Mary Martin on again the sudden death of her brother in law last week . May they rest in peace .