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06 Sept 2025

Fethard AC was well represented at Tipperary Cross Country Championships

Emmet McNamara delivers outstanding performance

Fethard AC was well represented at Tipperary Cross Country Championships

Above: The Fethard AC men’s team who were in action at the County Senior Cross Country Championships in Cashel. From left, John Hurley, Emmet McNamara (who finished in third place), Fintan Rice and Jack Spillane

The County Senior Cross Country Championships took place in Cashel, hosted by Dundrum AC.

A fantastic day of running saw Fethard AC athletes take on the challenging course, with the women competing over 6k and the men over 10k.

Fethard AC had great success in the men’s race, with Emmet McNamara delivering an outstanding performance to claim third place (34:56).

He was supported by excellent runs from Fintan Rice, who came in 21st (41:22), Jack Spillane, finishing 30th (43:56) and club chairman John Hurley in 40th (49:34).

This was a superb effort from the men’s team, showcasing strong results and teamwork.

The women’s team also put in a fantastic performance.

Paula Hendricken led the way, finishing 19th (29:16), followed closely by Carol Molloy in 21st (29:54).

Marie Carroll (25th, 31:14), Deirdre Royce (29th, 33:48), and Áine Doocy (30th, 34:02) all ran determined races, finishing strongly and scoring valuable points for the team.

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Huge congratulations are extended to all involved, and a big thank you is also due to Dundrum AC for hosting such a brilliant event.

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