Dundalk St. Gerard's Athletic Club News


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2017 News Articles


News Date: 30th July 2017
News Item: European U20 and EYOF report
Click here to see the 2017 July European U20 and EYOF report
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News Date: 24th July 2017
News Item: Training resumes
We welcome all our Athletes back to training tonight in the DYI at 6:30PM.

News Date: 21st July 2017
News Item: Congratulations to our Athletes (past and present) European competitons
DSG would like to congratulate our Athletes past and present for their achievements in recent European competition.

GOLD for Gina Akpe-Moses in the European U20 junior 100m championships. A outstanding achievement for a past Athlete.

Kate O'Connor who finished 8th in the European championships.

Also Patience Jumbo-Gula who celebrated her 16th birthday in style heading off to the European Youth Olympic Festival taking place in Gyor, Hungary over the next week. Good luck Patience, everyone is very proud of you.

News Date: 5th July 2017
News Item: Summer Break
DSG are now on their summer break. Training will resume on Monday the 24th July when we will be gearing up for training for the cross country trials in the Autumn.

News Date: 2nd July 2017
News Item: European multi-event and All Ireland relays
Click here to see the 2017 July European multi-events and All Ireland relays report
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News Date: 29th June 2017
News Item: Summer Break
The summer holidays are upon us. We would normally take a couple of weeks rest. Wednesday 5th July is our last training session for a couple of weeks. There will be no training at the Young Irelanders for the following 2 weeks.
Training will resume on Monday the 24th July when we will be gearing up for training for the cross country trials in the Autumn.

News Date: 25th June 2017
News Item: All Ireland pairs and Tailteann Games Report
Click here to see the 2017 June All Ireland pairs and Tailteann Games report
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News Date: 18th June 2017
News Item: U12-19 Championship Report
Click here to see the 2017 June U12-19 Championship report
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News Date: 11th June 2017
News Item: Leinster pairs Report
Click here to see the 2017 June Leinster pairs report

News Date: 4th June 2017
News Item: Schools All-Ireland, Blackrock Beach Race, Louth Community Games Report
Click here to see the 2017 June Schools-Blackrock and Community Games report

News Date: 21st May 2017
News Item: Leinster relay Championship
Click here to see the 2017 May Leinster relay Championship Report
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News Date: 7th May 2017
News Item: Louth Juvenile Championship
Click here to see the 2017 May Louth Juvenile Championship Report
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News Date: 28th April 2017
News Item: No training 1st May
Due to the Bank Holiday on Monday there will be no training on the 1st May. See you all Wednesday.

News Date: 27th April 2017
News Item: Louth Championships registration
The Louth Juvenile County Championships are on the 5th, 6th and 7th of May. In preparation for this event we need to register Athletes who wish to take part.
The closing date for entries into the Louth Championships is tomorrow. Please let us know if you want to be registered by the 28th as this is the cut off date.

News Date: 23rd April 2017
News Item: Louth pre-Championships
Click here to see the 2017 April Louth Juvenile pre-Championship Report
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News Date: 10th April 2017
News Item: Outdoor training
Reminder that the training sessions for Dundalk St. Gerard's is moving to Monday and Wednesday nights for the summer months, starting this evening (10th April). Same times, same costs.
Please note that training will continue in Newry at the track on Thursday evenings at 7.15. These sessions are perfect for anyone looking to get practice on the track for upcoming events. Really small groups, excellent training sessions - focused coaching. If interested, please speak to your coach.
Please note that there will be no access to the car park of the Dundalk Young Irelands. It is strictly for coaches only.

News Date: 9th April 2017
News Item: Crookstown
Well done to our U11 Athletes who attended the Crookstown event and obtained medals in all events(relay -1st, 600m -1st, Long Jump - 2nd/3rd, Turbo Javelin - 1st).
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News Date: 6th April 2017
News Item: Upcoming competitions
Reminder of the upcoming events within the next couple of weeks.

Pre Louth Championships 22nd of April
Louth Juvenile County Championships 5th -6th -7th of May

Please advise your coach if you plan to attend.

News Date: 6th April 2017
News Item: Outdoor training
Dundalk St. Gerards AC would like to advise all Athletes that training is now moving outdoors.
Training will take place at the Young Irelands pitch from 6.30PM on Monday and Wednesday nights.
The usual 3 euro fee will apply.
Please note that only coaches are allowed to park in the Young Irelands car park. This is a condition imposed upon us by the DYI club.
Can parents please park outside the Young Irelands grounds. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

News Date: 26th March 2017
News Item: All Ireland Juvenile Indoor Championships
2017 March All Ireland Juvenile Indoor Championship Report.
Click here to see the 2017 March All Ireland Juvenile Indoor Championship Report

News Date: 17th March 2017
News Item: St. Patrick's Day Parade
Great day with our athletes. Well done kids you were all super, you're a credit to your parents, coaches and club
All pictures within the Gallery.
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News Date: 13th March 2017
News Item: St. Patrick's Day Parade
Dundalk St. Gerard's AC are participating in the St. Patrick's Day parade again this year. We hope that all Athletes and parents will join us on the day.
We will all meet at longwalk car park at 12.30 ...parade starts at 1pm ...children 2 b collected at cuchulainn credit union car park when finished ...wrap up warm ...club colours 2 b worn

News Date: 12th March 2017
News Item: Club Gear
On Tuesday night after training the club will be taking orders for club singlets and tops.

Singlets cost 25 Euro
Hoodies cost 35 Euro

This is the price we pay the supplier.
Deposits taken on the night of 10 Euro per item ordered. Delivery will be approx 6 weeks after the order is placed so there is plenty of time to pay balance of money due.

Orders will only be taken this Tuesday (14th) and the following Tuesday night (21st), so 2 nights where orders can be taken. Once the order is placed, there can be no add-ons and the club will not be ordering any extra to have on hand.

News Date: 9th March 2017
News Item: Upcoming competitions
Here are the dates for the main events in Louth this spring & summer:

Pre Louth Championships 22nd of April
Louth Juvenile County Championships 5th -6th -7th of May
Louth Senior & Masters Championship 6th ,13th of July
Setanta Games Drogheda 29th of July
Boyne Sports Day 13th of August
Ardee Sports Day 27th of August

On top of that are Leinster events. The events usually start with Relay events in Late May. The younger age groups (U9-11) compete in pairs and can be registered without qualifying. Only the first four in the Louth Track and Field Championship qualify for the Leinster Championship in the Age Group U12 and up. If you come to four there you qualify for the National competition.

News Date:8th March 2017
News Item: Child view of club
I think this sums up the club and what it stands for.
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News Date: 26th February 2017
News Item: Day 3/4 Championship Report
Click here to see the 2017 February Leinster Indoor Championship Report

News Date: 16th February 2017
News Item: Newry training
Athletes who train on Thursday evenings are invited to train at the athletics track in Newry for the next 6 weeks to prepare for upcoming competitions.
This is a wonderful opportunity to gain some track experience. Each session will begin on Thursday evening at 7:30pm and will last for one hour.
We encourage parents to support each other by sharing transport. It takes no more than 20 minutes to get there.
The usual training in Dundalk Sports centre on Thursday evenings will continue for those that do not wish to travel to Newry.

News Date: 30th January 2017
News Item: Blackrock Cross-Country
Well done to all Athletes who competed in the Blackrock Cross Country over the weekend.
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News Date: 26th January 2017
News Item: Upcoming events
The following events are within the next couple of weeks:
Blackrock Cross Country is this Sunday (29th) at Geraldines Gaelic Football Club. First race is at 12.00.
Pay at gate - 2 Euro child and 3 Euro for adults.
Ras na hEireann is the following Sunday (5th Feb) Oldbridge House, Drogheda
Leinster indoor championships start on the 11th Feb (please speak to your coach if looking to enter this)

News Item: Thursday Training Muirhevna Mor sports hall
Reminder that Thursday night training will now take place in Muirhevna Mor sports hall.
Only registered athletes aged 8 and over, wishing to compete in competitions are invited to come along. This is to offer more specialised coaching to those planning on competing.

News Date: 24th January 2017
News Item: Training Changes
Ever thought about competing for your club? Ever thought that you might be too inexperienced or perhaps too young to compete or that is all too serious?
Dundalk St. Gerards will now host regular training clinics for young athletes that actively participate or will attend competitions.

Commencing Thursday 26th January, there will be a change in relation to club training.

For the remainder of the winter training season, Thursday night training will be held in Muirhevnamor sports complex for athletes who wish to compete as a registered club athlete and are aged 8 years and over.

These smaller sessions will allow coaches to give special technical training session for sprinters, jumpers and throwers.

The club will continue to run regular training sessions on a Tuesday night in DKIT where everyone is welcome to come and train.

Tuesday Training: In DKIT at 6.30 til 7.30 for the younger athletes and till 8.00 for the older ones as before. Cost: 3 Euro per athlete, and 5 Euro for 2 or more in the one family
Thursday Training: In Muirhevnamor Sports Complex. U9 - U11's 7.00 - 8.00. U12 upwards 7.00 - 8.30. Cost: 3 Euro per athlete, and 5 Euro for 2 or more in the one family

News Date: 6th January 2017
News Item: Training resumes 10th January
Training resumes Tuesday 10th January, 6.30 in DKIT Sport (formerly JJB).
Training will be every Tuesday and Thursday nights @ 6.30, finishing up at 7.30 for under 9's. Training till 8 for the older Athletes.
Please note that registrations for the 2017 season will be taken.
Fees for this year are as follows:
30 Euro for Juvenile Athlete
25 Euro for each additional Athlete within the same family.
All Athletes need to be registered to be covered by insurance and for participation in competitions.
Completing registration will assist the club in planning for the coming year.

News Date: 1st January 2017
News Item: New Year Greetings - Training schedule
Wishing all our Athletes a Happy New Year. Training resume on the 10th Janaury.