Irish Mountain
Running Association

British & Irish Junior Championships

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Gerry BradyJul 24 2012, 12:08amRace distances updated and link to event website added to IMRA page.
Gerry BradySep 24 2012, 1:01amIndividual medals for Mooney and Fitzpatrick

All four Irish teams made the podium for the third year in a row at the British and Irish championships which were held in Cumbria in England. Killian Mooney added to his reputation as one of Ireland’s leading mountain runners when he won an individual silver medal in the boy’s under 18 race. Mooney won silver in the under 16 in 2010; gold in the under 16 in 2011; and is the only Irish athlete to win three individual medals. His team won bronze finishing on equal points with England and one point ahead of Scotland.

Internationals and national championships are occasions which offer runners an opportunity to deliver a big race. Liam Fitzpatrick (DSD) stepped forward in the under 16 boys when he won an individual bronze medal and in the process put himself in front position for selection for the 2013 International Youths Cup (athletes born 1996-1997). In a close points finish, Ireland won bronze medals: one point behind Scotland and one point ahead of Wales.

Aoife Mulroy (Swinford) made a solid debut by finishing eight in the under 16 girl’s race leading the team to silver medals. Clare McCarthy finished fifth in the under 18 girl’s race with the team winning bronze medals. Ffion Price (WAL) became the first athlete to win four individual titles.

Girls under 16
1. Annabel Mason (ENG) 21:25
7. Aoife Mulroy (Swinford) 27:12
9. Orlaith Moynihan (Clonmel) 27:52
10. Rosie Hynes (Swinford) 27:55
12. Alison Armstrong (Celtic DCH) 28:13

Girls under 16 team
1. England (1,2,4) 7
2. Ireland (7,9,10) 26
3. Scotland (3,11,13) 27
4. Wales (6,8,16) 30
5. Northern Ireland (14,15,17) 46

Boys under 16
1. James Hall (ENG) 20:21
3. Liam Fitzpatrick (DSD) 20:47
11. Padraig Moran (Mullingar) 21:58
13. Julian Martin (DSD) 22:26
14. Cillian O’Donovan (Iveragh) 23:08

Boys under 16 team
1. England (1,4,5) 10
2. Scotland (6,7,11) 24
3. Ireland (3,10,12) 25
4. Wales (2,9,15) 26
5. Northern Ireland (14,17,19) 50

Girls under 18
1. Ffion Price (WAL) 23:24
5. Clare McCarthy (DSD) 25:19
8. Sarah Miles (DSD) 25:58
9. Brigid Dennehy (Iveragh) 25:59
17. Bronagh Kearns (St. Senan’s) 30:15

Girls under 18 team
1. Wales (1,3,11) 15
2. England (4,6,7) 17
3. Ireland (5,8,9) 22
4. Scotland (2,10,15) 27

Boys under 18
1. Nathan Jones (WAL) 33:49
2. Killian Mooney (DSD) 33:57
9. Hugh Armstrong (Ballina) 35:50
14. Andrew Cullen (DSD) 37:03
18. Michael Carey (Clonmel) 39:12

Boys under 18 team
1. Wales (1,5,8) 14
2. England (4,6,11) 21
3. Ireland (2,7,12) 21
4. Scotland (3,9,10) 22
Jason KehoeSep 24 2012, 12:06pmSome very close results there in the team placings, really gets the point home that every place counts, well done all on another great Irish performance!
Vivian O'GormanSep 24 2012, 10:10pmCongratulations to all the athletes who ran in the British and Irish Championships. They were a great bunch to be away with.

This was the first year that these Championships were uphill only. So just think of up up up and then an uphill sprint finish!! No thanks - but they did it and they done well!

Thanks to Leo Mahon for organising. Where he found the Youth Hostel in Glenridding I don't know but it was one of the best.

So again well done to all.

Dermot MurphySep 25 2012, 5:12pmSome great results from the Irish boys and girls competing - well done to all and also to the managers for taking the time to make the trip!