European Selection for Fitzgerald and Everard
William Fitzgerald of Craughwell AC has been selected on the Irish Senior Team for the SPAR European Cross Country 2024 in Turkey on 7th December. This is a historic achievement by the Craughwell star - the first time that a male athlete from the club has been selected at Senior level. The European Cross Country is the most important cross-country event on the European calendar, attracts the best running talent from across the continent, and has huge media coverage worldwide. Fitzgerald will join National champion Keelan Kilreehil, Sean Tobin, Efrem Gidey, Cormac Dalton and Pierre Murchan on the Irish squad alongside some of the very best in the world - including Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway, Yemen Crippa of Italy, Hugo Milner of the UK and many other incredible athletes. He earned his place on the starting line with a remarkable 5th-place senior finish in the National Cross Country in Irvinestown. The University of Galway and Bandon AC athlete Fiona Everard has also been selected on a strong Women’s squad for the upcoming European Cross Country championships.
South Galway ACs Ballinderreen 10k
Castlegar AC scored a one-two in the Ballinderreen 10k held last Sunday by South Galway AC. The race winner was Aimad Belayd (pictured above) in a quick time of 32.51, with clubmate Abbas Edris second in 33.11, and Irish Masters international medallist Mark Davis third in 35.48. First lady home was Dee Collins of Ennis in 39.18, with Sarah Collins of GCH next in, and her clubmate Deirdre Gibbons third.
National Cross Country Day Two
The National Novice Cross Country and Uneven Ages Championships take place this Sunday in Tramore Racecourse in Waterford. Once again at adult level, a large contingent of club teams from GCH – Men’s and Women’s, Castlegar and Craughwell will travel, with Men racing 6km and Ladies over 4km. The likes of Tom McStay, Aimad Belayd and Abbas Edris will be aiming for top 10 individual positions, with their club teams also in the medal hunt.
Upcoming road races
Fixtures are Athenry ACs Fields 10k on St Stephens Day, and the Resolution Run 5k race on New Year's Day in the city, all permitted events and open on Eventmaster for entry.
Photo credit: Andy Talbot
