Orla Comerford competed in her second Paralympic Games in Tokyo taking fourth place in her T13 100m heat. Comerford posted 12.87 seconds for fourth place with the race won by Elena Chebnu of Azerbijian in 12.16 seconds. Adiaratou Iglesias Forneiro of Spain was second in 12.20 seconds. Indonesia Putri Aulia took third place in 12.55 seconds. The top two from each of the three heats and the two fastest losers…
Dooney and Team Win In Bohermeen
Kevin Dooney landed the prestigious Bohermeen 5 Mile road race ahead of Mick Clohisey as the Raheny men’s team won out. 2018 national cross country champion Dooney clocked 23:53, three seconds ahead of 2015 national cross country champion Clohissey. With Joe McCracken ninth in 27:02 and Ian McConkey 11th in 27:21 the men’s team garnered 23 points for victory well clear of hosts Bohermeen and collecting the Patrick Bell cup….
2021 Lord Mayor Series Round 3 This Tuesday
The third round of the 2021 Lord Mayor of Raheny Two Mile series takes place this Tuesday from 8pm. The popular series continues with race entries available for €7 here. The 2021 series has been a huge success so far with 94 athlete’s taking part in the first two races. All covid-19 guidelines for road racing apply.
Brendan Dunne RIP
Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club are saddened to learn of the passing of former member Brendan Dunne RIP. Mr Dunne made a very positive mark on the club after a telling contribution. Mr Dunne passed away on Wednesday August 25th. Details of Mr Dunne’s funneral is available via Death Notice of Brendan DUNNE (rip.ie)