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November 29 – Superb Performances by Cork Teams at National Intercounty Senior, Junior and Juvenile Evenage Cross Country Championships
There were some fine performances by Cork athletes and teams at the above championships which were held in snowbound conditions at Gransha Grounds, Derry at the weekend. The day got off to a great start for Cork with Stephanie Cotter (West Muskerry AC) winning the Girls U12 race and leading the Cork team to victory in the intercounty competition. In the U14 category, Bela Sherlock (Dohenys AC) won individual silver and in the process led her club to the national title and the Cork team to silver medals in the intercounty contest.

There were some equally impressive performances in the boys evenage categories. Fergal Curtin (Youghal AC) finished 6th in the U14 race and led the county team to the silver medal position. Togher AC just missed out on interclub medals at U16 level by finishing 4th but took the U18 title in style as Cork also took intercounty honours.

In the Junior categories, Cork finished 4th in the ladies event with Orlagh Farmer (Midleton AC) finishing best of the Cork athletes in 19th place. Ryan Creech (Leevale AC) was first of the Cork juniors in a competitive mens race and Cork took silver medals in this event.

Lizzie Lee (Leevale AC) took individual silver in the senior ladies race, a performance that guaranteed her a place on the Irish team for the European Cross Country championships in a couple of weeks time. The Cork team did well to snatch bronze medals in the intercounty contest behind Dublin and Meath.

The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the senior mens race where the standard was as always of a particularly high calibre. Dublin were not to be denied another title with 4 of their top 6 finishers inside the top 10. The Cork team performed admirably though and finished a clear 2nd, the margin on this occasion much smaller than in previous years. Top Cork finisher was Mark Hanrahan (Leevale AC) in 10th with Fergus Meade (East Cork AC) who made the long trip from Leeds rounding out the top 6 in 43rd place. With a number of last minute injury withdrawals this was a particularly fine performance by the Cork team.



The County Board would like to thank each and every athlete, parent, coach and supporter for contributing to a very successful weekend for Cork athletics. We are well aware of the sacrifices that everyone made to travel such a long journey and we are most grateful to all of you for entering into the team spirit that goes hand-in-hand with cross country competition. We would like to thank Noel Curtin (Youghal AC) in particular for going beyond the call of duty by driving an athletes car back to Cork in difficult conditions on Sunday evening.



November 29 – Cork County Board Annual General Meeting – Nominations and Motions
Clubs are reminded that the Cork County Board Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday January 15th at a venue to be announced. The closing date for nominations and motions is Wednesday, December 1st. Nominations and motions are to be sent to Tony Kelleher, 43 Kilbrody, Mount Oval Village, Rochestown, Cork or email to corkaaipro@gmail.com Nominations and motions will not be accepted over the phone or by text.
Clubs are requested to consult with the individuals they are nominating for the various positions. Nominations are invited for the following positions: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, PRO, Competition Secretary, Registrar, Team Managers, Recorder, Starters, Delegates to Munster Council, Representative on Munster Masters Committee, Representative on Munster Juvenile Committee, Juvenile Committee – Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, Competition Secretary, PRO. Masters Committee - Chairman, other members. The current position holders are here
Clubs are asked to give careful consideration to motions they are submitting and note that there is no congress (national AGM) in 2011. Motions should be submitted under the following headings – Administration/General, Competition, Cross Country/Road or Track & Field/Indoor. Clubs should indicate if they wish their motions to be forwarded to Munster and/or National.

Notice of the AGM will be sent out to clubs along with venue details in December.