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L einster S c h o o ls R egatta
Back l-r: C. Hughes, M. Taheny, R. O’Connell, F. O’Higgins, R. Murphy
Front l-r: S. Mitton, D. McDonagh, D. Reddy, Mr. D. McNelis
S ports D ay
Once again the sun shone brightly on Gonzaga for the annual Sports Day. A
large crowd turned up enjoying the sunshine, the athletics and the wonderful art
display. This year there was a very high level of skill shown by many of the com
petitors with an unprecedented four records falling. Sam Hodgins (4B) broke the
inter discus record. Shane Hanratty (5B) broke the senior javelin record. Shane
Gahan (3C) broke the inter high jump record. Most impressive of all was Neil
Hanratty’s (2C) performance in the junior high jump. Neil broke the current
record by 15cm. he was only 3cm short of breaking the senior record. His out
standing talent one him the Jubilee Cup for the most impressive competitor on
sports day. As well as breaking the record he picked up five gold medals.
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L einster S c h o o ls R egatta
Back l-r: C. Hughes, M. Taheny, R. O’Connell, F. O’Higgins, R. Murphy
Front l-r: S. Mitton, D. McDonagh, D. Reddy, Mr. D. McNelis
S ports D ay
Once again the sun shone brightly on Gonzaga for the annual Sports Day. A
large crowd turned up enjoying the sunshine, the athletics and the wonderful art
display. This year there was a very high level of skill shown by many of the com
petitors with an unprecedented four records falling. Sam Hodgins (4B) broke the
inter discus record. Shane Hanratty (5B) broke the senior javelin record. Shane
Gahan (3C) broke the inter high jump record. Most impressive of all was Neil
Hanratty’s (2C) performance in the junior high jump. Neil broke the current
record by 15cm. he was only 3cm short of breaking the senior record. His out
standing talent one him the Jubilee Cup for the most impressive competitor on
sports day. As well as breaking the record he picked up five gold medals.
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