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02 Mar 2026

Mayo boy runs Connacht record and wins gold with Claremorris relay team

Philip Griffith from Balla took Gold in the U-14 800m and Bronze in the 60m at the Connacht Championships

Mayo boy runs Connacht record and wins gold with Claremorris relay team

Left: Dean Kirrane, Luke Duffy, Philip Griffith and Harry Mulkeen, and on the right Phillip Griffith. Pics: Griffith

It was an outstanding performance from the U-14 boys of Claremorris AC.

The team from county Mayo stormed to gold in the Connacht Indoor Championships, clocking an incredible 1:51 in the 4 x 200m relay, setting a new personal best in the process.

This outstanding run not only secured the title but also means they now qualify for the National Championships, where they will defend their title in April. Massive congratulations to the boys and their coaches.

Philip Griffith from Balla took Gold in the U-14 800m and Bronze in the 60m at the Connacht Championships.

In an incredible run, he also set a new Connacht 800m record of 2:14, smashing the previous record by an incredible 3 seconds. Best of luck to Philip as he now heads to the National Championships at the end of March.

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