The big focus last weekend was on the European Cross Country which took place in Anatalya, Turkey. For most, it was the season climax, a cumulation of the training and racing over the preceding months.

It was one of those weeks in athletics where athletes get a break between Leinsters and the Nationals.

For the second week running, numbers were good in the younger ages but remained somewhat sparse as the age rose

Celbridge also did well

Some clubs around the country cancelled due to the weather

A huge crowd turned out on Tuesday evening in Castledermot to welcome home Paralympic hero Aaron Shorten.

A global Olympic fever has spread across the world like a pandemic. People who have previously never engaged with sports are tuned in to swimming, golf, rowing, athletics and a host of other sports. Ireland already have seven medals to their credit.

Kildare athletes came away with three gold medals and several silver and bronze

This week witnessed an unprecedented series of domestic competition.

All-Ireland Combined Events Kyle Ward-Byrne (Newbridge AC) is one of those athletes who seems to get it right for most events

Alex Heaney won the high jump at the National League in Athlone

Kildare athletes triumphed at the National Juvenile Championships