Ian Conroy produced a gun to tape performance to land the 2020 Peter Doody Cup, the first road race Raheny Shamrock hosted in 2021. Conroy was in strong form posting 10 minutes and one second for victory on a balmy night in Raheny with Graham O’Dwyer taking second place eight seconds behind Conroy. Third place went to Ken Nolan who posted 10 minutes 22 seconds. The Women’s race was won…
As restrictions eased racing returned with a bang today as Michael Farrelly claimed 200m victory at the Moyne track meet. Farrelly posted 22.82 seconds for victory with a +1.1 wind. Conall O’Toole took second place in 23.77 seconds. Cillian Kirwan posted a commanding victory in the 1500m of three minutes 51.08 nearly 14 seconds clear of second placed Cian Kelly of St. Abbans. Conall O’Toole would then post 11.64 seconds…
The 2020 Lord Mayor of Raheny two mile series resumes with round seven this Tuesday evening June eight over its usual course in Raheny. In line with government guidelines a number of guidelines are now in place. *A maximum gathering of 100 – including athletes and officials is permitted. *Two races each night Sub 14 minute runner’s start at 8pm Over 14 minute runner’s start at 8:30pm *Supporters are banned,…
Brian Fay continued his excellent form in Hungary today setting a new personal best and club steeplechase record of eight minutes 29.76 seconds. Fay finished second in Magyar in the Hungarian grand prix, the race was won by Wilberforce Kones in 8:29.43. Meanwhile Mark Smyth clocked 20.89 seconds to finish second in the B race at the Salamanca track meet in Italy. The wind raised to an illegal +2.1. The race…