The Aviva Schools International track and field match is underway in Ashford in Kent and several members of the Irish team are performing very well.

Alice Akers (Scariff CC) won the hammer with a throw of 52.22m, a new PB for her.

Adam King (Colaiste na Sceilige Cahirciveen) was second in hte hammer with a throw of 66.66m, just 7cm behind the winner.

David Cussen (Colaiste an Spioraid Naomh, Cork) won the high jump for the second year in succession with a clearance of 2.02m, and (Jamie Murtagh Ashboune C.S.) was second with a clearance of 1.97m.

Hannah O’Sullivan (Boherbue Community School) was second in the discus with a throw of 41.28m.

Louise Shanahan (Scoil Mhuire, Cork)was thrird in the 800m in aitme of 2:12.52.

Eoghan Courtney (Mercy Mount Hawk, Tralee) third in the 400m hurdles in 56.08

Peter O’Brien (St. Fintan’s H.S.) third in the pole vault with a clearance of 4.20m.

Kelly McGrory (Abbey V.S. Donegal) third in the 300m hurdles in 43.34.

Zak Irwin (Sligo Grammer) thrid in the 200m in 22.59

Simon Gillespie (St. Tiernan’s Crossmolina) third inthe 3,000m walk in 14:04.33

Sam Healy (Carrigaline Community School) second in the long jump with 6.59m

Christian Robinson (Carrickfergus G.S.) third in triple jump with 13.15m

John Kelly (Royal and Prior, Raphoe) second in the shot with 16.52m

Colin Kingston (Bandon Grammar School) third in the discus with 42.41m

Stephen Rice 9Wesley College) third in the javelin with 53.97

Roisin Harrison (Villiers School Limerick) second in the 200m in 24.78

Yasmin Wilson (Ballyclare High School) third in the 3,000m in 10:23.62

Katie McGowan (Abbey V.S. Donegal) third in the 80m Hurdles n 11.71

Sinead Burke (Maynooth PPS) won the 3,000m Walk in a time of 14:57.89

Edel Glennon (St Finian’s College, Mullingar) third in the 3,000m Walk in 15:52.70

Shannen Dawkins (St. Mary’s New Ross) second in the high jump with 1.70m

Girls 4X100m relay second in 47.68

Girls 4X300m relay third in 2:44.53