Valley's Nikki Alcorn competes in Tailteann Games

The Tailteann Games took place in Tullamore last Saturday and Valley's Nikki Alcorn was selected to compete in the 3000m race walk. Nikki who has just finished her Junior Cert competed very well finishing 5th overall in a time of 17.30 and this will give her great confidence as she will be eligible to compete in these prestigious games next year. Nikki who is the daughter of Bernie and Richard Alcorn is steadily improving her times and this race will add to her confidence.

Finn Valley 5K - Kieran wins in Style

Valley held a very success 5k road race last Tuesday. This was in conjunction with the Twin Town Festival and the arrival of athletes for the Special Olympics.

Kieran Carlin strolled home taking the 1st spot in a time of 15.32 with Kevin Holian 2nd 15.46 and Frank Chaney 3rd 16.35 and making it one, two and three for Valley. Valley's women were also 1,2,3, with Noeleen Porter once again taking the lead 17.44, Catriona McGranaghan 2nd in 17.59 and Margaret Synott 3rd 18.16. Rosemary Bogle took the veteran's prize in the ladies section with Bernard McCabe taking the men's section. The club are delighted to see the return of Clodagh McCool and Gary Philbin who both competed in the race and finished with a strong performance. Full results are in the local papers.

The club wish to thank all who turned out for the race and all who helped to make it a success

Margaret Synott wins Buncrana 10K

Valley's Margaret Synott took 1st spot in the Buncrana 10k with a time of 37.25 while Rosemary Bogle was the winner in the ladies section. Young Conor Fullerton was first in the junior section. Other Valley competitors were Conal McBride, Anthony and Margaret Murray, Mary Martin and Mary Bond. Well done to all.

Patsy McGonagle Manager of Irish Team for European Cup

Congratulations to Patsy McGonagle and the Irish team who finished 3rd in European Cup which was held in Aarhus in Demark. Patsy was manager of the Irish team and well done to all.

A.A.I Half Marathon Sunday 31st August 2003

The National Half Marathon will take place this year on Sunday 31st August in Dungarvan hosted by West Waterford AC who have secured a major sponsorship with Blackwater Homes.

"The Course chosen takes in Dungarvan Bay with beautiful scenic views and is flat and well surfaced. The half marathon will be based around St Augustines College, a venue familiar to anyone who has attended any of the many National Cross Country Championships staged there over the years.

As well as the National Championship, the race incorporates a fun run with substantial goodie-bag, T-shirt, and commemorative medal to all finishers. In addition, the first three men and women home will be awarded a commemorative piece of Waterford Crystal as well as receiving national medals. This is to acknowledge the holding of the event in the Crystal County. A full catering crew will be on hand to look after the hungry participants after the race and plenty of physios are lined up to look after those tired legs."

Lifford 5K

Lifford is the venue this week for grand prix series. This race is on Friday night and start time can be seen in paper.

Training continues every Tuesday and Thursday night at 7.30pm and Sunday morning at 10.30am