European Veteran Track and Field Championships in Potstam A number of Finn Valley athletics are competing this week at the European Veteran Track and Field Championships in Potstam. Only result at present is that of Jim Hynes who competed in the over sixties 10,000m. Jim finished 27th overall in a time of 42.32.23. Best of luck to our athletics in Potstam and results will be available next week.

Ballyare 5K

The Ballyare 5K was held on Sunday evening and Valley athletes competed very well. Kevin Holian continued his good road season finishing 2nd in the senior men's race in a time of 25.33. In the men's over 40 Valley had a clean sweep with Dominick Bonner 1st, Pat Hegarty 2nd and Pat McElroy 3rd. Paddy Bond was 2nd in the over 45 category. Anthony Murray was 1st in over 50 category. Valley's ladies also had good performances with Noeleen Porter continuing her winning way taking the first senior lady spot and Margaret Synott 2nd. Maeve McElroy was 3rd in over 35 section. Mary Bond won the over 40 section. In the over 45's Margaret Murray was the winner with Mary Martin 2nd.

This was another very successful grand prix race with over 43 finishers. Congratulations to Pat Hegarty and his crew for the success of the event. Brockagh is the venue for the second last road race of the season. This race is organised by club man Neil Martin and the race will be on Friday evening at 7pm. Best of luck to all.

Odds and Ends

The club wish to congratulate Eunan Quinn (a former club member) who finished 8th in his category in the Iron Man competition (2 miles swim, 100ml cycle and 26.6 run). Eunan finished in a time of 10.06.52 and now qualifies to compete in the worlds to be held in Hawaii later this year. Finn Valley wish Eunan the best of luck

The club had a very welcome visit last week from former club athlete John O Brien. John who is home on holiday from Essex, was a former school and underage National champion and competed in the Blue and white for FinnValley. He is also former Tailteann Games champion. Patsy McGonagle club chairman travelled to the Tailteann games with John and Bernie English and recalls the proud the moment when Bernie won the 200m and John the 800m.

FinnValley wish to welcome home from America Eddie McNulty and his family. Eddie was a strong member of the Finn Valley senior men's squad and will now be a great addition to the veteran men's team.

Best of luck next weekend to all juveniles competing at the All Ireland Community Games Finals.

Juveniles training will commence on Tuesday 3rd September at 7.30pm.