The last major outdoor competition of 2004 for Ferrybank Athletic Club took place in Birmingham last weekend. A team of 7 athletes from the most successful club in Ireland competed in the under 15 and under 17 individual events in what is a truly world class standard competition.

Kalyn Sheehan was favourite to win the under 15 75m hurdles and was the fastest qualifier in both the opening rounds and the semi final but a slow start meant she left too much to do and although closing fast, just ran out of track and finished a marvellous second. She also finished 4^th in the long jump.

Mary O Connor was 4^th in the 800 meters which was red hot and had an original entry of 60 before being whittled down to the final 8 so another great run for the half miler.

Jessie Barr was 7^th in the high jump and 7^th in the 300m hurdles and competes in the under 17 age group again next year. Dayle Kennedy was below his best in the shot and discus under 15. Grainne Quinn was 10^th in the 1500 meters, getting through a heat in a personal best time. Kevin Cooper was just a second outside qualifying for the final of the 1500m. Kelly Proper finished 7^th in the final of the long jump, just 10 cm off a medal.