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When it came to the talented Kenny brothers, Malachy had individual successes at provincial level in the BU15 finishing 12th and followed this up with a storming run in the All Irelands to capture an individual 10th place and securing gold for Leinster.

Siblings JP and Isobel Lynch with the mighty Fionnuala
ust got word this morning from the Kilcoole Athletic Club gang about their end-of-year medal count down at Charlesland running track.

Aobhinn Keating with Fionnuala
And sure, who better to help them mark a fine year for the club other than a certain Olympian who has inspired many a local kid to just keep on runnin’.
Here’s the lowdown on the hoedown…
Having joined Kilcoole AC 30 years ago, Fionnuala was reunited with her first coach John O Toole last night to celebrate the clubs juvenile cross country successes this year.

Malachy and Evan Kenny
Fionnuala took time out at the end of a busy athletic year having competed in the Beijing Olympic marathon, running the second fastest marathon ever by an irish woman on December 5th in 2 hours 23 minutes, concluding 2021 as the 9th placed finisher the European Cross Country in Abbottstown, Dublin last weekend.
John O Toole and Claire Lauder are the juvenile coaching stalwarts behind the young national champions being recognised for their achievements on the night.

Naomi Wall
Isobel Lynch had individual sucesses finishing 3rd and 12th in her respective age groups at provincial level and was a member of the winning Leinster team and Wicklow U17 All Ireland champions. She was supported by her clubmate Aoibhinn Keating who was also on the GU17 Wicklow national winning team.

Jessica Barrie

