As communicated with our members, Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club have been engaged with Dublin City Council (DCC) for some time on the potential construction of a new Club house on a site beside the Cara Hall. Following direct contact with our local councillors, the club made a presentation to the north central area Committee meeting of DCC in mid-February. We emphasised the dire need for a modern, fit for purpose…
Brian Fay made his senior international debut at the European indoor championship 3,000m finishing seventh in his heat. Fay produced an impressive performance having received a late call up to the Irish panel and posting 7:56.13 to take seventh place just outside his personal best. The race was won by Jimmy Gressier of France in 7:48.93 with Belgium’s Isaac Kimeli second in 7:49.46 and third place went to 1500m champion…
History was made on Friday morning as Sophie Becker became the first Raheny Shamrock Athlete to compete in the European Indoor Championships. Becker finished in a very commanding third place in the second heat of the 400 metres on Friday morning, finishing in 53.23 seconds. The race was won by Irini Vasiliou of Greece in 52.76 seconds with Lithunaia’s Agne Serksniene second in 53 seconds, both automatically qualifying for the…
Brian Fay has been added to the Ireland panel for the 2021 European Indoor Championship in Torun Poland. Fay replaces Darragh McElhinney who has withdrawn following a positive Covid-19 test on arrival in Poland. Fay will take part in the 3,000 metres with the three semi-finals getting under way from 10:25am on Saturday morning. Sophie Becker is in line to become the first Raheny Shamrock Athlete to compete at these…