The first day of the Woodie’s DIY Juvenile Indoor championships produced some tremendous contests in both track and field events. Even though the start of the outdoor season is just weeks away, support for the indoor championships was huge. 
The obvious joy of victory was shown on the faces of many as they crossed the line. Keith Maher tried to lead all the way in the under 19 1,500m but was passed on the last lap by Sam Kelly. However, the Thurles Crokes man rallied and regained the lead and won in style. Last year he was second in both 800m and 1,500m and was clearly delighted with his win. 
The final of the boys under 19 400m was a terrific affair with little separating the top three. In the end it was Fergal Ellis from Ballinamore, a club better known for its race walkers, who was the strongest as he crossed the line just ahead. Ellis is better known for his 800m exploits. 
Dara Kervick was an impressive winner of the under 18 400m, while Ciara Everard impressed in the under 19 girls 400m. 
Tara Jameson could not have been more impressive in winning the under 18 1,500m, leading from gun to tape. Nathan Jege recorded one of the fastest times of the day in winning the under 17 60m, a fraction ahead of Mark Kavanagh. The fastest time went to Craig Lynch who won the under 19 60m in 7.01. Niamh Whelan clocked 7.78 in winning the under 19 60m, the same time as Joan Healy who won the under 17 60m. Eilish Fitzpatrck was a good winner of the under 18 60m. Day 1 Results
The obvious joy of victory was shown on the faces of many as they crossed the line. Keith Maher tried to lead all the way in the under 19 1,500m but was passed on the last lap by Sam Kelly. However, the Thurles Crokes man rallied and regained the lead and won in style. Last year he was second in both 800m and 1,500m and was clearly delighted with his win. The final of the boys under 19 400m was a terrific affair with little separating the top three. In the end it was Fergal Ellis from Ballinamore, a club better known for its race walkers, who was the strongest as he crossed the line just ahead. Ellis is better known for his 800m exploits. Dara Kervick was an impressive winner of the under 18 400m, while Ciara Everard impressed in the under 19 girls 400m. Tara Jameson could not have been more impressive in winning the under 18 1,500m, leading from gun to tape. Nathan Jege recorded one of the fastest times of the day in winning the under 17 60m, a fraction ahead of Mark Kavanagh. The fastest time went to Craig Lynch who won the under 19 60m in 7.01. Niamh Whelan clocked 7.78 in winning the under 19 60m, the same time as Joan Healy who won the under 17 60m. Eilish Fitzpatrck was a good winner of the under 18 60m. Day 1 Results
