On their way. Athletes, including many from Ratoath AC, were in the chase for medals at the National Uneven Ages Cross Country Championships at Abbotstown. Ratoath AC's Lydia Jordan led the way for a time in her race and finished fourth overall. Photo: Sinead McGoldrick.

Young Ratoath athletes sparkle in the mud of Abbotstown

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National Uneven Ages Cross Country, took place in Abbotstown at the national cross country course Blanchardstown last weekend.

The mud filled course was tough going, very demanding and a real mental test for every runner.

Despite the challenging conditions, the athletes rose to the occasion, digging deep to gain vital points for their club, Meath and Leinster teams.

Among the many strong performances, another outstanding run from Lydia Jordan stood out as she finished in 4th position overall an incredible achievement on such a demanding course.

Lydia also finished the National even ages cross country two weeks ago in a medal position of sixth position.

Ratoath AC’s u-17 girls team also showed incredible teamwork and determination, pushing hard for one another. Their efforts were rewarded with a fantastic bronze medal for Ratoath in the club team competition well done to Ellen Sheridan, Grace Connell, Clodagh Reilly, Lily Flood and Kyla Marjara

Full Ratoath AC Results:

U11 Girls: Meath Team 10th

79th Maia Kelly, 165th Sarah Ocampo

U13 Girls: Ratoath 8th, Meath 5th

20th Ailbhe Reilly , 52nd Emily Cleary, 63rd Claire Kennedy , 145th Molly O'Doherty

U15 Girls: Meath 6th - Leinster 1st (Lydia)

4th Lydia Jordan, 88th Caroline Woods, 112th Holly Dowling

U15 Boys: Meath 10th

47th Zach Ryan, 136th Finn Carrigan

U17 Girls: Club 3rd – Meath 7th & Leinster 3rd (Grace)

26th Ellen Sheridan, 28th Grace Connell, 48th Clodagh Reilly, 70th Lily Flood & Kyla Marjara

U19 Girls: Meath Team 5th

46th Aisling Gallagher, 65th Alanna White

U19 Boys:

79th Dillon Masterson, 85th Nathan Mooney

photo credits: Sinéad McGoldrick

Meath Athletes who made a podium finish

U11 Boys: Daniel Kealy 4th (Dunshaughlin AC)

U15 Girls: Lydia Jordan 4th (Ratoath AC)

U15 Boys: Daire Beacroft 3rd (Fr.Murphy’s AC)

U19 Girls: Emma Hunt 10th (Bohermean AC)

Club Team Medals

U11 Boys: Dunshauglin U11 boys team took the National Champions title with a 1st place finish : Daniel Kealy, Cathal Mcgivney, Rian Murphy, Sam Hill and Lochlann Brady.

U17 Girls: Ratoath Ac 3rd Lily Flood, Clodagh Reilly, Kyla Marjara, Grace Connell and Ellen Sheridan.

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