KCC Marathon Race report

The annual Kilcullen Canoe Club National Marathon ranking race took place on Sunday 27th April, writes David McDonnell, PRO of Kilcullen Canoe Club. This year’s race was held on the river Barrow in Athy.



Kilcullen Canoe Club members placed well on the day with perfect race conditions. In K1 Div 2 David McDonnell finished 3rd. In K1 Div 4 Lar O’Brien finished 2nd and Johnny Barry 3rd. Maria Wilmot was 1st in Women’s K1. The junior trio of Ronan Foley (above), Aaron Thorpe and Joe Brown were 1st 2nd and 3rd respectively in Junior K1. In Women’s GP Mary Fitzgerald placed 1st and Alison Miley 2nd and Sinead Foley 3rd. In Men’s GP Eamon Moran finished 1st.

Beginners courses have begun at the club on Monday and Wednesday evenings. With all equipment provided and experienced instructors, why not give it a try? For More information on Kilcullen Canoe Club, check out kilcullencanoeclub.com, Facebook, Flickr (Kilcullen Canoe Club) or contact Diane Brown by email secretary@kilcullencanoeclub.com, or why not drop down to see us at the club where there is activity most evenings.

Top picture is Paddy Fitzgerald who competed in the Marathon Race.