Clare Community Games will have 92 children representing them in track, field and relay events at the Community Games National Athletic finals this Saturday in Carlow SETU Campus (formerly IT Carlow).
On Saturday over 60 of the participants in the National Finals had a Meet and Greet and coaching session in O’Sullivan Park.
Aoibhe Reddan (Broadford) who will represent Clare Community Games in the Long Puck on the national stage in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Shot putter Stephen Clancy (Killanena-Flagmount) attending Clare Community Games final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Shot putter Cian Burke (Cooraclare) attending Clare Community Games final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Youngsters from Clare Community Games attend their final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Youngsters from Clare Community Games attend their final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Track athlete from Clare Community Games attend their final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Track athlete from Clare Community Games attend their final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Track athlete from Clare Community Games attend their final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Long jumper Leandra Maguire (Clooney-Quin) taking part in Clare Community Games final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Long jumper Anna Donnelly (Ballynacalla-Lissycasey) taking part in Clare Community Games final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Long jumper Leandra Maguire (Clooney-Quin) taking part in Clare Community Games final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Long jumper Alannah Carroll (Doora Barefield) taking part in Clare Community Games final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Shot putter Cáit McCarthy (Doora-Barefield) attending Clare Community Games final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Shot putter Cáit McCarthy (Doora-Barefield) attending Clare Community Games final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Shot putter Siofra Minogue (Derg AC) attending Clare Community Games final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Youngsters from Clare Community Games attend their final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Youngsters from Clare Community Games attend their final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Field athletes from Clare Community Games attendin g their final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. (Front l-r): Aoibhe Reddan (Broadford), Eoin Conlon (Kilmaley), Alannah Carroll (Doora Barefield), Siofra Gallagher (Clooney-Quin), Cormac Linnane (Killanena-Flagmount), Cian Burke (Cooraclare). (Standing (l-r); Cian Brack (Cooraclare), Stephen Clancy (Killanena-Flagmount), Cáit McCarthy (Doora-Barefield), Michelle McNamara (Cooraclare), Leandra Maguire (Clooney-Quin), Caoilainn O’Meara (Killanena-Flagmount), Clara Miniter (St Mary’s AC). Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Track athletes from Clare Community Games taking part in their final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Track athletes Ailbhe O’Neill and Sophia Treacy from Clare Community Games taking part in their final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Young track athletes from Clare Community Games attend their final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Young track athletes from Clare Community Games taking part in their final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Young track athletes from Clare Community Games taking part in their final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
80 metres runners Elle Murray, Emily Moran and Laoise Malone attending the final training session with Clare Community Games before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Youngsters from Clare Community Games attend their final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Youngsters from Clare Community Games attend their final training session before taking competing for national honours in Carlow this weekend. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
It was arranged by Paula Byrne O’Connell, county chairperson. It was beautiful to see so many smiling children in glorious sunshine so eager to meet and make new friendships.
Thanks to Marie, Martin, Colm. Gabriel and the parents who helped to give tips and encouragement to the children on their particular event.
Best of luck to all in the finals on Saturday.
Busy Time
St Francis Credit Union Clare Community Games are having a very busy few weeks completing team competitions.
The winners will qualify for the Munster finals on September 10 with some preliminary games to be played on September 3.
Some are also preparing for National Athletic finals on this Saturday in Carlow and the cultural finals on August 27 and 28, also in Carlow.
This week we will see the Outdoor Soccter competitions staged.
On Wednesday, the U-12 Girls competition will be held in Kilmihil People’s Park Astro Turf, with six teams competing. On Thursday it will be the turn of the U15 girls.
Draw for U-12 Girls Soccer
Quarter Finals –
Moylusa V Quin/Clooney A. Kilmihil V Inch/Kilmaley/Connolly B. Ballynacally/Lissycasey C and Sixmilebridge/Kilmurrry D both have byes.
Semi Finals –
B V C; A V D at 6.45pm
Playoff and Final at 7.30pm
Upcoming Events
Soccer U15 Girls – August 10 – Kilmihil Peoples Pk, Astro Turf at 6pm;
Soccer U12 Girls – August 10 – Kilmihil Peoples Pk, Astro Turf;
Soccer U12 Boys – August 15 to 17 – Newmarket – on -Fergus Celtic Pitch;
Hurling – Sunday, August 14 – O’Garney Park, Sixmilebridge Registration at 9.30am for 10am;
Rounders – Saturday, August 20 – Cappalodge GAA Pitch, Sixmilebridge. Registration at 9.30am;
Pitch & Putt – Saturday, August 27 – Kilnamona Pitch & Putt Club at 9.30am for 10am.
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