It was a week to remember for ACE AC as athletes delivered outstanding performances both at home and abroad the biggest of all coming from Lorcan Forde Dunne who represented Ireland at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Skopje, North Macedonia.
Competing in exceptionally hot conditions of 35 degrees, he produced a superb performance finishing 8th against some of Europe’s top young athletes. It was a proud moment for Lorcan, his family, and the club.
Meanwhile at home last week in the Lourdes stadium at the Louth U20 and senior Championships, Adam Russell took on both the 200m and 400m events in the senior men’s programme.
His efforts were rewarded with a bronze medal in the 400m, a fantastic achievement at Louth senior level.Sean Daly also competed well in the senior men’s 100m, continuing to show strong form.
Jamie O’Reilly won the under 20 1500m event and placed third overall in the race after a well timed and disciplined run.In the women’s 800m, ACE AC athletes dominated from start to finish.
U18 Sholah Lawrence won both the under 20 title and the overall race, followed by U17 athlete Chloe Cooney in second and Ciara O’Connor also only u18 impressing in third, making it a clean sweep for the club.
In the men’s 800m, Adrian Black took bronze in the over 45 category. Adrian has now medalled in this event three years in a row, a testament to his consistency and dedication.
Neil Culhane and Shea O’Donnell both represented ACE AC in the 1500m at the National AAI Games last week Both athletes competed strongly, with Neil securing a podium finish in third place with a time of 3:59.68.
Shea followed closely behind in fifth, crossing the line in 4:01.65 after a determined race.
The attached pics are The Louth Senior Women’s national medal winning team and Lorcan forde Dunne with his family in Skopje Macedonia
