Athletics 2009-'10

The Munster Cross Country Championships took place at C.I.T. on Friday 26th February. Three Rockwell students had qualified for these through the East Munster Championships. They were: Liam Fahey (Minor Boys), Cliona Doyle (Intermediate Girls) and Conor Prendergast (Senior Boys). None of the three qualified for the All-Ireland Championships but that was not surprising in view of the fact that the youngsters had received the swine-flu vaccination the day before! Each of them finished mid-table in his/her respective race.

The Munster Indoor Sports took place on Tuesday 2nd March. Cliona Doyle, competing in the Girls’ 1200 Metres competition, and Liam Fahey, competing in the Minor Boys’ Shot competition, each won the gold medal.

The East Munster Cross Country Championships took place at Dungarvan on Friday 29th January. Rockwell had three representatives: Conor Prendergast (Senior Boys), Cliona Doyle (Intermediate Girls) and Liam Fahey (Minor Boys). Cliona finished in 5th position in her race; Conor finished 10th in his race; and Liam finished 10th in his race. All three have qualified for the Munster Championships which take place on the 28th February. Well done!

The Tipperary Cross Country Championships took place at Thurles on Wednesday 20th January. Cliona Doyle (5th Year) finished second in the Girls’ Intermediate race, while Liam Fahey (1st Year) finished 17th in the Minor Boys’ race.

At the cross country competition for Secondary Schools which took place in Clonmel on Wednesday 19th November, the Rockwell girls’ team finished in second place in the TY/Fifth Year race. The team was: Cliona Doyle, Aisling Hally, Katherine Doverman and Joanne Irwin. Cliona finished first in the race. Liam Fahey finished in 7th place in the First Year Boys’ race