History of Achievements
2009/10
International Soccer Panel (Nov 09)
Congratulations to Tom O’Halloran and Shane McInerney, both 6th Year Leaving Certificate students in the College who have made this year’s Schools Senior Boys International Soccer Panel.
Gaelic Football – Kieran Hunt Cup (Oct 09)
Up to 150 first and second year students took part in the Kieran Hunt Cup, Gaelic Football competition named after a former teacher at the college. The competition, organised by coaches Chris Forde and Eunan Martin was won by a team captained by Eoin McCormack defeating a team captained by Nigel Kelly after a superb final. Indeed only one point separated the teams when referee James McGrath called a halt after a splendid match (4-10 to 3-12).
The cup was presented by Val O’Connor, Principal, who spoke of being delighted with the high standard of football on view. Without doubt the future of Gaelic football is assured in Athlone Community College. All final participants were presented with sports jackets and medals.
Mr. Val O’Connor and Cian McManus
Mr. Val O’Connor with team captain Eoin McCormack
The
Winning Team
Swimming – Brendan Gibbons (Nov 09)
Brendan Gibbons
On Friday, Nov 20th last, Brendan competed in the Men’s Senior 1500m freestyle swimming competition in the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin. Brendan was one of the youngest competitors in the event.Brendan who swims for the Athlone Swim club, won the event after swimming a grueling 60 lengths of the pool. This is a truly remarkable achievement s for someone as young as Brendan. The 2nd place swimmer was also a young competitor aged just 18. Brendan has won numerous accolades and titles over the past few years and we have no doubt that his list of accomplishments will continue to grow for many years to come. With the next Olympics to be held in London in 2012, who knows what the future holds for this Athlone Sporting starlet. We could yet see Brendan on the Olympic Stage representing Ireland. All in the Community College are proud of his achievements and we wish him continued success.
Irish Dancing (Oct 09)
Christopher Hurley
Patricia
Mulligan
During the mid-term break Christopher Hurley 3rd year (Tory) and Patricia Mulligan 1st year (Joyce) travelled to San Francisco USA to take part in the North American Irish Dancing Championships. Congratulations are extended to both Christopher and Patricia who did extremely well at the North American Irish Dancing Championships. Christopher won 3 first place medals and 1 third place medal. Patricia won 3 first place medals, 1 second place medal, 2 third place medals and finally 1 fifth place medal. Well done to both Christopher and Patricia.
Cross Country Running Trials (Sept 09)
Under the careful eye of coach Mr. Michael Lane a number of students displayed
their keen athleticism in the recent cross country running competition.
Girls race: Christine Conway (1st), Melissa Naughton (2nd) Ciara Connaughton
(3rd), Aisling Farrell (4th) and Elaine Morris (5th).
Boys: Cian McManus (1st), Ciaran Walsh (2nd), Kenny Beirne (3rd), Cian
Warby (4th) and Sean Molloy (5th). All students were congratulated on
their performance and some were taken aback by their own success. The
students now look forward to the county final competition in Mullingar
later in the season. Well done to all!
Winners of the boys first round cross-country running trials. L to R Cian
McManus (1st place), Ciaran Walsh (2nd), Kenny Beirne (3rd), Cian Warby
(4th) and Sean Molloy (5th).
Winners of the girls first round cross-country running trials. L to R:
Christine Conway (1st place), Melissa Naughton (2nd), Ciara Connaughton
(3rd), Aisling Farrell (4th) and Elaine Morris (5th).
Karate Champion – John Sullivan (Summer 09)
John Sullivan (5th year) came 2nd in the ‘Itosu-ryu’ world Karate Championships in Kuala Lumpur this summer. John’s second place in ‘Kumite’ which is a type of Japanese sparring was a phenomenal success for a Western European. 1st place was taken by a Japanese native of the art! John received a generous sized silver medal for his efforts and credits his coach Mr Leo Mulvanney with his success. Mr. Mulvanney has always been the inspiration behind John’s achievements. John spoke well of his overall Malaysian experience and was impressed by the courtesy and respect that is so much a part of the Asian culture.
Archive of Sport Achievements
2008/09