Ian Ward Takes Bronze for Royal and Prior

Ian Ward had an early morning start for Loughrea to take in Irish Schools cross-country championships.

Overnight rain had made it difficult going and once again he kicked into the bronze position. A similar scenario to the previous week if less dramatic with Murphy and Mulcaire up ahead.

And so a period of recovery and training in the Algarve awaits as school takes a break and onwards to world cross-country.

In competition also over the weekend was James Mc Intyre in the Ballycotton 10 miler in which he finished 10th from 1000 starters his time 54-17 second master across the line. He certainly has found new enthusiasm in recent months also competing last weekend in the Adare 10k where he returned 33-07.

Valencia

Across in Valencia where Patsy Mc Gonagle was managing Irish team some ten Valley supporters were in attendance taking in some world class athletics. Good to meet up with Richard, Marian and Grainne. Ciaran has hundreds of class photos of the event.

Coming Weekend

This weekend the remaining Ulster AAI under age indoor qualifier goes ahead at new facility Magherafelt with 31 Valley athletes confirmed to go.

Sympathy

Sympathy is extended to Noreen Mc Gonagle on the death of her mother Ellen. May she rest in peace.

On a completely different sport. Congratulationss to Finn Valley boxer Jason Quigley who won his national title in convincing manner last Saturday in the National stadium.