MEETING POINT
4th July - Park Vale
ANDRE FINISHES 2ND IN VETERAN NATIONAL ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS
A very impressive performance on Saturday saw Andre Engemann underline his incredible form with a silver medal in the Veteran National Road Race Championships. In a very strong field, Andre made it into the decisive break of the race and then managed to escape with Rory Wyley with 10 miles to go. The two riders worked well together to keep ahead of the chasing field. Wyley came out on top as the two riders sprinted for the win. Tom Shanahan came in a minute later to claim bronze.
Earlier in the week, on Wednesday evening, Eamon Peregrine showed again that he is coming into form with a strong ride in the National Criterium Championships/Stephen Roche Criterium in Dundrum. In a very high quality field, Eamon was our sole representative and was active throughout the race to finish in the bunch sprinting for 7th.
MARK HUGHES RETURNS TO GLORY DAYS
Congratulations to Mark Hughes for finishing as 1st Unplaced 'C' on Stage 2 of the Stagg 3 Day in Batterstown. Mark has had very little time to train this year which makes the result all the more impressive.
NOTICE:
All in St. Tiernan's CC wish to offer their deepest condolences to Mark Dunne and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
ANDRE ENGEMANN DOES IT AGAIN! - 6th June
In very bad weather conditions, Andre Engemann took a fine 4th place in Saturday's Christy McManus Memorial, in Roundwood. Heavy rain and strong winds took its toll on the field, but Andre battled on and made it into the decisive move of the day to finish 20 seconds behind winner, Fiacha O'Murchi, from Usher IRC.
ANDRE ENGEMANN 2ND IN GARRISTOWN - 4th JUNE
Following his 2nd place in Wexford last weekend, Andre Engemann yet again rode very strongly throughout the Kathleen O'Sullivan Memorial in Garristown last night (4th June). After some unsuccessful early attacks, he was still strong enough to escape the bunch on the climb to the finish to finish 2nd behind Michael McCarthy of Swords CC.
DOM PERIGNON SPARKLES IN WEXFORD - 31st MAY
Eamon 'Dom Perignon' Peregrine took 8th in the hotly contested Frank O’Rourke Memorial in Wexford on Sunday. Eamon has been racing aggressively all season but has had bad luck with punctures and illness. Hopefully, this is a sign that his luck has changed for the better. Meanwhile, in the day's Combined Race, Andre Engemann yet again finished in a high position. He took 2nd behind Rory Wyley.
ANDRE WINS IN EMYVALE
Andre Engemann continued his recent run of results with a win in Emvale on Sunday (24th). Well done from all at the club.
HILL CLIMB TT START POINT
The hill climb start point is approx 50 metres before the bridge on the R114 (the road from the mill pub). This is the same point that has been used over recent years.
UPCOMING MEETING POINTS (all spins depart at 9.30am)
16th May Phoenix Park, Chesterfield Avenue, Phoenix Monument.
23rd May Park Vale.
30th May Tallaght. Maldron Hotel/Shamrock Rovers Stadium.
ANDRE ENGEMANN 4TH IN KEIRAN HAMMOND MEMORIAL (10th MAY)
Andre Engemann took 4th place in the Keiran Hammond Memorial in Ballyboughal. Andre was active throughout the race and made it into the race winning break. It came down to a sprint which was won by Stephen McNally (Orwell Wheelers).
BRIAN LENNON ANNIVERSARY MASS
There is an Anniversary mass for Brian Lennon on Monday 11th May at 12.45pm in Westland Row Church (right beside the dart station). This has kindly been organised by his former work colleagues.
TOUR OF ULSTER: 2nd - 4th MAY
See our action packed* report from an incredibly tough Tour of Ulster, click here.
*may not be action packed, or indeed, accurate.
4th & 5th FOR ST. TIERNAN'S 23.04.09
There was another strong showing by our club riders in Thursday's Inter-Club League. The evening hosted the first DMS night of this year's league and in the Semi-Limit race, Stefan Engemann took 4th place with league leader, Brendan O'Brien taking 5th. This leaves Brendan in joint 1st place in the Overall League table.
ST. TIERNAN'S AT FLECHE WALLONNE 22.04.09
Alan, Oisin, Ray, Brian and Brendan with energy drinks in Huy.
WEEKEND RESULTS 18/19th APRIL
On Saturday evening in the Monie Nolan Memorial in Stamullen, Cian Crowley took 1st B in a hotly contested edition of the race. Cian has only started back racing in the past few weeks so it's fantastic to see him already on the results sheets. Andre Engemann, yet again, displayed fine riding skills to take 3rd in the Stamullen Grand Prix (for the Safelink Shield) on Sunday. Getting away in an early breakaway, Andre came home just behind the winner Martin O'Loughlin (Dan Morrissey) and Stephen McNally (Orwell DTC).
GOREY 3 DAY - ANDRE IN TOP TEN (11th - 13th APRIL)
St. Tiernan's sole representative in the An Post Gorey 3 Day, Andre Engemann, rode very strongly throughout the race to clock up a 2nd place on Stage 3, 3rd on Stage 4. His riding secured 2nd overall in the points competition and a very impressive 9th overall in the general classification. With no teammates, Andre set off on Saturday in the 200 strong bunch and beat many of the largest teams in the country. A fine example of quality over quantity. All at the club would like to congratulate Andre for his successful weekend. Well Done!
INTER CLUB LEAGUE WIN FOR BRENDAN O'BRIEN 09.04.09
Brendan O'Brien took the victory in the first evening race of the 2009 Inter-Club League. On a course covering two laps of the small lakes at Manor Kilbride/Blessington, Brendan proved himself to be the strongest finisher of the combined Limit and Semi-Limit groups. He took the victory thanks to his great sprinting. We had another placing when Stefan Engemann took 4th. A fine introduction to the 2009 Inter Club Season from St. Tiernan's riders.
EASTER CLUB SPINS A SUCCESS
With domestic racing preoccupied with stage races over the Easter weekend, we had club spins on Friday, Saturday and Monday. Friday's spin was a tough route out towards Rathdrum in blustery conditions. This spin saw the welcome return of Jose to the group rides. The pace was high throughout as the lads got some useful training miles done.
On Saturday, we had a large group out and with no team cars needed at the stage races, both Brian Hayden and Andy Lakes were able to get out to join the lads on this mountainous spin. Setting off from Stepaside, the group made its way up Long Hill and over some tough mountain roads before emerging at Laragh. The route then went up Wicklow Gap and around the Blessington Lakes before deciding to head home. Rumours have it that Ray was not content with a hard morning and set off up the very tough Bohernabreena climb up to the Featherbeds to 'loosen up' his legs on the way home. If ever someone deserved a medal......
Monday's spin was a short hilly route, taking in roads around Powerscourt. A fine finale to a great collection of weekend spins. Well done to everyone who participated and added to the great atmosphere throughout.
LEISURE SECTION
Keep an eye on our Leisure Section for upcoming events and for news.
Stefan Engemann made his return to Bohermeen
Weekend Roundup 4th/5th April
With riders participating in events both at home and abroad, it was a very active weekend for the club. Brian Kilbride took on the cream of european riders when he set out on the Ronde van Vlaanderen in Belgium. Almost 19,000 struggled around the tough route and Brian finished triumphantly.
In the domestic racing scene, Balbriggan was the destination for our racers on saturday and Sunday. Andre Engemann was in the prizes yet again when he placed a fine 4th in Sunday's Jazzer Wherity Memorial.
With so many riders away, we still had enough bodies available to head out on the Saturday club spin. We were lucky with the weather and took on a tough, scenic route which included plenty of short climbs as we sped around the Blessington Lakes.
Andre wins in Carlow - 29th March
Andre Engemann took a fine win in the Des Hanlon Memorial race in Carlow today (29th March). Over a very tough course, Andre finished ahead of two UCD riders to take victory in the 1 Lap Combined Race.
Des Hanlon Memorial
Combined Race (1 Lap)
1 Andre Engemann (ST. Tiernan's)
2 Ciaran O' Conullain (UCD)
3 Fiach Ronan (UCD)
See Racing Section for more results.
MEETING POINTS:
| 28th March | Park Vale |
| 4th April | Maldron Hotel, Tallaght |
| 11th April | Stepaside Garda Station |
