The junior United Striders scooped a total of 17 County medals at the final day of the Track & Field Championships at Bree. Leona Berry had an incredible day, winning individual gold, silver and bronze medals, before helping the relay team to gold also. The pick of these performances was an outstanding start to finish victory in the 300M event. Before that, Leona was 2nd in the Turbo Javelin and  3rd place in the 60M … Continue reading →

Well done to all athletes, from across the county who provided a fabulous days athletics at a sunny New Ross track. Against strong competition, at all age levels, the United Striders secured 3 Gold, 4 Silver and 9 Bronze medals, as the under age athletes go from strength to strength. Making her first appearance in competition, Leona Berry was sensational as she came through heats and semi final in the U9 100M, to finish 2nd … Continue reading →

April proved to be a busy month for the senior section of the club. At the Holycross 10k, in Waterford, Ted Flannelly led home a big contingent of United Striders, when he finished in 10th place overall, in a strong field. Breaking the 40 minute mark for the first time, was Conor Brady, who came in just in front of David Bawden. Tracy Flanagan was first lady Strider home, in front of Kathleen Flannelly and … Continue reading →

A big squad of junior United Striders attended, looking to prepare for the upcoming county championship. Darragh Flannelly was the only junior Strider to medal on the track, on the day, in the U10 300M event. In typical style, Darragh started out with the early leaders and stayed close to the pace, to ensure a medal. Just missing out on medals and putting in fantastic performances at various distances were Erin Shannon, Aedan Rogers, Hayleigh … Continue reading →

Sean Murphy was the only United Strider in competitive action this weekend, in the Meath Spring Half Marathon. Sean came 21st in a top class field and 5th in age category in an excellent time of 79 mins 02 seconds. Well done Sean on a great performance. Meanwhile, Kennedy Park was the scene of some friendly rivalry, on Sunday morning. John, Emmett & Colm went for a gentle and relaxing run up and down Slieve Coillte. … Continue reading →

John McGrath’s brilliant second place was the highlight for the United Striders, at the Wexford County Novice road race over 6K at Enniscorthy. John’s second, in addition to high placings from Emmett Malone, Pat O’Callaghan, Colm Stafford and Michael O’Gorman helped the team to a third place overall. Earlier in the day, the club were represented by Catherine Ronan, Linda Barry and Aine Cullen in the Ladies event. All three Striders ran impressively to record … Continue reading →

Sunday featured the sixth and final round of the Wexford Winter League for Juniors and all visitors to Ferns were warmly welcomed to a well run event, thanks to all at SBR. United Striders had big representation on the day, at Ferns. At Under 8′s, Isobel Bawden, Megan Pernagallo, Moya Corbett, Kitty Malone, Myles Hewlett, Cosmo Hewlett, Finn Kelly, Eoin Shannon and Jim Malone got the team off to a great start. Next up, came … Continue reading →

Sunday was another busy and successful day for the United Striders Senior athletes. Enniscorthy was the venue for the Slaney Olympic hosted 10k road race and United Striders had good placings from Emmett Malone, Pat O’Callaghan, Colm Stafford and John Kent in the Men’s event. Catherine Power was the first Strider home in the Womens race, placing ahead of Alison Murphy and Aine Cullen. Earlier in the week Alison completed the 12 week Waterford Winter … Continue reading →

A great day was had by the travelling New Ross athletes at Taghmon, where the hosts put on a great event. With the track around the GAA pitch, the stand protecting the spectators from the elements and Wexford’s finest under age athletes, the day was set for more great action in the Winter League series. First up, Isobel Bawden and Finn Kelly were the first United Striders home, in their respective races, which also saw … Continue reading →

Another great day for the team, who finished a close second on the day, thanks to a big turn out and lots of great performances. A special mention to the United Striders winners on the day Ciara Murphy, Darragh Flannelly, Rebecca Bawden and Aidan Rogers. Also performing well for the club, and including many top 3  finishes were : Megan Pernagallo, Isabel Bawden, Moya Corbett, Cosmo & Myles Hewlett, Finn Kelly, Jim Malone, Owen Shannon, … Continue reading →