Mick Clohisey finished 22th in the London Marathon on Sunday morning outside his personal best in a time of 2:18.34. While Clohisey himself will be disappointed with the performance, having gone through half way in 66:41. The race was won by Kenya’s Daniel Wanjiru in 2:05.48. Freddy Sittuk marked his return to Ireland winning the Virgin Media Night Run in 31 minutes 37 seconds with four seconds to spare on…
Raheny Shamrock’s senior mens team retained the road relay title on a thrilling afternoon in Raheny. Conor Dooney powered home over the final mile to win secure the gold medal following excellent runs from Kieran Kelly and Kevin Dooney. The day didn’t seem to be going our way when Mark Kirwan was down the field on the opening lap before recovering tof hand over in fourthe place. It would later…
Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club wish to advise Mark Kirwan was moved to hospital having suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder during Sunday’s Irish Life Health National Road Relay championships. Mark suffered the injury during the opening lap of the first leg, however returned to the course to bring the team home in fourth for his leg. The team went onto claim the national title. More details will be released when available….
Wesley O’Brien burst the tape in Malahide for victory on Saturday morning clocking 17 minutes 12 seconds with Robert Frewen 20 seconds behind making it a Raheny 1-2. Other competitors in Malahide where John Clarke 20:12, Eddie Harrison 21:44 and Steven Rowe 23:20. Brighid Smyth posted 25:38 in Marlay Park. Graham O’Dwyer took second place in St. Annes Park in 17 minutes 46 second as Piranha TC’s Aidan Jones won…