There was drama a plenty as the cross-country season kicked-off in Tymon Park as Shane Spring took Dublin novice gold. In a dramatic sprint for the line with Eddie O’Connor of Brothers Pearse, both athlete’s crossed the line together. A stewards enquiry was required to separate gold from silver. After long deliberations the race officials could not split the runners with Spring and O’Connor sharing gold. I do not believe…
Mark McComish was the first Raheny athlete home in the Chicago marathon posting 3:08.15. McComish was followed home by Denis Murphy 3:19.28, Mary Walsh 3:30.11, Caroline Farrelly 3:47.49, Una Cherry 4:09.30, Siobhan Foley 4:23.54, Alan Foley 4:23.55, Rachel Markey 4:47.34, Shay Neary 6:05.21 and Richie O’Connor 6:07.07. Very well done to the whole crew in Chicago on great runs. Editors note: On a stewards enquiry it was revealed that Darrell…
Round One – Tuesday October 18 – 8pm Round Two – Tuesday October 25 – 8pm Round Three – Tuesday November 1 – 8pm Round Four – Tuesday November 8 – 8pm All Races over two miles. Entry fee €7 per race or €21 for the series. Entry available via the join here button or each night in the Raheny Shamrock clubhouse from 7pm. Competitors in all four races receive…
Raheny Shamrock Athletic club are devasted to learn of the passing of Ethan Banks RIP. Ethan passed away in Beamont hospital after a short illness having developed a rare form of meningitis. Ethan was a very popular club member was a sixth year student in Sutton Park School. Everyone in Raheny Shamrock is devasted by Ethan’s passing. To Ethan’s parents and family we offer our condolences and support. We extend…