Finisk Valley AC Athletes Shine at National Schools Track & Field Championships

The 2025 National Schools Track and Field Championships took place in Tullamore over two action-packed days, and Finisk Valley AC athletes did their club and schools proud—bringing home two national titles, a string of medals, and several personal bests.

🥇 National Champions

Two athletes reached the top of the podium with gold medal-winning performances:

• Eddie Raicevic (St. Augustine’s College, Abbeyside) was in sensational form, winning the Intermediate Boys 100m Hurdles with a personal best in a flawless display of speed and precision.
• Kate Cullinane (BCS Lismore) delivered under pressure in the Junior Girls Shot Putt, throwing a dramatic personal best on her final attempt to seal the gold.

🥈🥉 Medals & Podium Finishes

• Lucy Raicevic (St. Augustine’s) took home a National Silver Medal in the Junior Pole Vault and placed 7th in the Junior Javelin—a strong all-round performance.
• Kate Longan (BCS Lismore) secured Silver in the Junior Javelin and finished 4th in the Minor Shot Putt, just outside the medals.
• Corey Scanlon (St. Augustine’s) made a big impact with a Silver in the Senior Discus and a Bronze in the Senior Hammer, an outstanding double podium finish.
• The Ard Scoil na nDéise Junior Girls Relay Team—Ava Flavin, Catherine O'Donnell, Laoise Cummins, and Ailbhe Morley—powered their way to a Bronze medal, the only Waterford relay team to medal at the championships. Among all Munster schools, they were one of just three medal-winning relay teams. A brilliant achievement.

👏 Strong Performances Across the Board

• Malachy Oakley Nolan (BCS Lismore) – 6th in the Junior Javelin with a PB throw
• Kate Cullinane – 7th in Junior Discus (Day 1) before returning to claim gold in the Shot
• Alyssa Ferguson (BCS Lismore) – 7th in Junior Hammer, competing in an older age group
• Tom Ferrick (CBS Dungarvan) – 4th in the Senior Boys High Jump, narrowly missing out on a medal
• James Feerick (CBS Dungarvan) – 7th in Senior Boys Javelin

🌟 A Weekend to Remember

Across both days, Finisk Valley AC athletes showed courage, skill, and determination—earning two national titles, multiple medals, personal bests, and top-10 finishes in highly competitive events.

These results reflect the athletes’ hard work, the guidance of their coaches, and the ongoing support of their schools and families.

A huge well done to all involved. The future is bright for Finisk Valley AC!