Congratulations to Desmond O’Neill who won 400m hurdles gold at the SIAB schools international. O’Neill posted 54.25 seconds for victory over fellow Irish athlete Jack Keating. Keating clocked 54.92 seconds for second place. Bronze went to Max Leon of England in 55.54 seconds. Very well done to Des on his victory.
The 2024 John Fennell Cup saw a first ever daughter/mother one-two as Rachel Costello won out with her mother Caitriona taking second place. Brian Sexton claimed victory in the men’s race with a very competitive top three.
The 2024 John Fennell Cup take places this Tuesday, incorporating round seven of the Lord Mayor of Raheny Two mile series. Entry is €7 for each race or €50 for the remaining eight races and the 2024 Jim Wall Handicap on Tuesday September 10th. Prizes will be given on the night to the first three men and women and the winner of each age category, men’s and women’s. Series entry…
Fiona Roche took national 10 mile bronze and led the women’s team home to gold at the Biofreeze Irish Runner 10 Mile on Sunday Morning. Roche posted 60 minutes 54 seconds for bronze. The race was won by Grace Lynch of DSD in 56:58 with Heather Murphy of St. Michaels second in 59:36. Roche with Ciara Brady 63:48 and Maria Dolan 70:16 landed the women’s team gold medal. It was…