Kate Purcell ran a very strong race to win the national half-marathon championship in Fairyhouse racecourse on Saturday. Purcell came home in 78:00 with a very strong final two miles for gold, some three minutes clear of silver medallist Sarah Baryga. Purcell was followed home by Orla Manley (93:14) and Elaine O’Hagan McNulty (94:50). Unofficially this looks like a gold medal performance as we await AI confirmation. Also running were…
Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Tim Maher. The Maher family were very prominent in the club in the 1970’s and 80’s. Most of Tim’s children wore the club vest at some stage. John represented the Ireland junior team at the World cross country in Chepstow 1976. Michael was a regular steeplechaser for the club in the national track and field league in…
Aidan Jones and Trisha Fitzgearld were declared 2022 Lord Mayor of Raheny two mile series winners. The prizes were presented on Tuesday evening September sixth after the final table was revealed in the 13 race series. Fitzgerald took the women’s title having ran 12 races. The best seven scored as 99 points. Rising star Rachel Costello took second place with 134 points from eight races. Third place went with 184…
Mick Goodman won the Jim Wall Handicap for the first time with scratch man Bob Quinn second and an impressive Traci Marshall third.