It was a strange day for the big contingent of Raheny athletes who took part in the Great Ireland Run this morning. The Great Ireland Run includes the national 10km race championship, however it became quickly apparent that something wasn’t right and in fact an incorrect turn caused the race to measure 8.5km. In that regard the national championship results are declared null and void. A statement issued by Athletics…
The Hamill Estate Agents Raheny Open Mile takes place this Wednesday night April 19 at 8pm. The race is the final round of the 2022/23 Winter league and also doubles as a trial for the Raheny teams in the national road relays. The traditional mile loop starting on Wades avenue is the same looped used for the road relays. Entry is open to everyone and is expected to be hotly…
This is an urgent call out to those athletes, senior and masters men and women regarding the National Road Relays which take place in Raheny on Sunday April 23rd. Captains Dick Hooper and Clare Fox are prepared to enter as many teams as is reasonable but need athletes to let them know immediately if they wish to be considered for selection on any of our teams. Form is being monitored…
Peter Somba took centre stage on Easter Monday winning the 2023 Hamill Estate Agents Battle of Clontarf 10. Somba was locked in a battle with Daniel Stone until just after the seven mile mark before coming home to take victory in 51 minutes 59 seconds. It was the Dunboyne man’s second victory in the race, following up his victory in 2018. Somba took the Leinster senior title and led Dunboyne…