Oisin Gallen has gained his first ever international selection.
He is included on the Ulster under 17 team for the upcoming meeing in Bute Park, Cardiff late January where he is joined by another Donegal athlete Peter Gibbons on the four-strong squad.
It’s a fitting reward for his dedication in recent months and an exciting lift for the St Columba’s student.
He will be accompanied by his coach Neil Martin who acts as team manager and by Bernie O Callaghan also Finn Valley AC management team.
Athletics Ireland recently released Q standards for major championships in 2013 .
The Finn Valley club had a social evening Saturday at the Centre with a nice meal to acknowledge adult master ,junior, senior and under 23 acheivers through 2012 and it was most enjoyable indeed it is an event that with more atttention could build in the years ahead.
Well done organiser Mark, Conor for food and Kieran for photo gallery. Presentations were made by Patsy and Neil.
The major focus now is getting everyone back to the routine of training after in some cases a break and for those seeking an outlet to carry through with that resolution to be fitter ,healthier etc in the year ahead the club have the Spring 5k Series beginning Feb 17th 11 am . As always its a help if you pre enter finnvalley1@gmail.com
Sympathy is extended to the Kerr family ,Raphoe on the death of their mother . The club connection is son Sean Kerr ,grandaughter Aine and son in law Donal Rowan . May she rest in peace.
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