This morning, it has been announced that Frank Greally has retired as editor of the Irish Runner magazine a role Frank held for some 37-years. Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club would like to take this moment to congratulate Frank on his retirement and wish him the very best in future endeavours. For so many years the “Runner” was the bible of the sport in Ireland and Frank as founder and editor…
Kieran Kelly set a new club 1500 metre record when he posted 3:42.46 in the Oordegem meet on Saturday night. Kelly finished fourth in the race behind race winner Valentijn Weinans of Belgium in 3.40.34. The time broke Kelly’s previous record 3:42.91 which was set some 11 months ago within the Morton Mile. Best of luck to Kieran for the season ahead, the qualification standard for the European Championship 1500…
The results of the 2018 women’s mini-marathon have been published on their website. The good news is; Zoe Quinn bronze over 40, Annette Kealy gold over 50, Fiona Kirwan bronze over 55 and Mary Lynch gold over 65. Full results from the 2018 women’s mini-marathon available on their website. Results of Raheny athlete’s are; Annette Kealy 38:11, Zoe Quinn 38:50, Tara Kennedy 39:09, Aine Crimin 42:34, Helen Carr 43:48, Kate…
Mark Kirwin took second place in the Cork City Marathon posting two hours 25 minutes 18 seconds behind Gary O’Hanlon who won out in 2:21.10. Brian Leahy came home ninth overall in two 37 minutes and two seconds. While Tommy Crampton posted 3.27.40. In the half marathon Cillian O’Leary a previous winner of the Cork City Marathon took second place in 69 minutes 18 seconds. Sergui Ciobanu winning out in…