Back in the early 1970’s the Queen of Raheny runners was a young red haired lady from St Assams called Mary Lynch. She was the first to win the national senior cross country, first to win a national track title, first to hold a national record (3,000m) and all before the age of 25. Then she left us with her legend, moved to Limerick, work and family took over. A…
It is with great sadness we in Raheny Shamrock learned of the loss of longtime member Emmet O’Cleirigh who passed away last Wednesday just four days short of his 20th birthday. Emmet was a product of the Club’s Juvenile system and in the latter years had been a firm and popular figure in Damien Wall’s development group . A fine athlete with a nice turn of speed among his achievements…
To regular observers the numbers who walked, jogged and raced down the Main Avenue last Christmas morning did seem to be up significantly on previous years. And not only did the popularity of the event grow further, more importantly the amount of money raised showed a 30% increase on the previous best of 2022. This time GOAL have confirmed that monies raised a massive €13,026. Raheny Shamrock who have hosted…
With the 2024 Masters Cross Country Season looming; athletes are reminded, that in order to be able to compete in these events your 2024 renewal of membership which in turn reactivates your AAI registration number must be complete. Club Captains Dick Hooper (Men) and Clare Fox (Women) are unable to enter you unless this has been completed. Athletes are strongly advised to let Dick or Clare know if they wish to…