Galway Athletics Report
The first day of the Connacht Clubs Cross Country Championships was held last Sunday in Enniscrone, Co Sligo, in challenging conditions.
- In the U10 Girls race, Katie Considine of Craughwell AC took first place, followed by Hana Fara Gheziel and Caoimhe Murphy.
- Castlegar AC and Craughwell AC secured second and third place in the Team event, respectively.
- Ben O'Connor won the U10 Boys race, leading his South Galway team to provincial gold, with Tadhg McCarthy claiming bronze.
- Ciara Ward of Craughwell AC won gold in the U12 Girls event, while Ruby Coyne of Castlegar AC took third place.
- South Galway AC won team bronze in the U12 Girls event.
- Darragh Steede of Tuam AC claimed gold in the U12 Boys event, with Castlegar AC and Athenry AC securing second and third place, respectively.
Athletes from Galway dominated the championships, with multiple gold medals won in various events.
Author's summary: Galway athletes excel in Connacht Clubs Cross Country Championships.