Alan O`Neill reports: Fantastic day in ALSAA for the Rice Cross Country (the All Ireland CBS Championships). Winning end to a winning year for the St. Aidans squad driver by the men of Clonliffe Harriers on a wonderful day for Cross Country.
The St. Aidans Minors snuck home in 3rd, Juniors were led home by Clonliffe men Dermot Buckley and Aaron Nnadi to win the Junior. U/ 16s beaten into 4th on count back. There was a great run in this race by Ian McAlweeney (Ard Scoil Ris) to take 3rd place. The Aidans Inters were beaten by a strong Naas team to get silver. Daniel Lacey led the team home in 3rd, with Cian Bolger 4th and Jordan Byrne right behind in 5th. The senior race saw Sean O` Leary continue his great season`s form to win in a perfectly executed move. Joe Hession and Fintan McManus hung onto him for 3,500m with Joe coming in 3rd as St. Aidans took the senior team title and best overall school.
(Inter boys: Cian, Daniel and Jordan lead the Red & White charge)