Sean Maher 13th At European Youth Olympic Festival

Sean Maher finished a very respectable 13th at the European Youth Olympic festival in Baku this morning. Hammer thrower Maher took 13th place with a best throw of 56.48 metres, outside his personal best. “I’m severely disappointed and I knew I could perform a lot better than 56m” explained Maher, that’s 12m off what I know what I can throw.” “But when you’re here you need to compete with the…

24/07/2019
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Clohisey Second At South Dublin 10K

Mick Clohisey just missed out on the South Dublin 10K title on Sunday. There was a headwind for the first 5km with Raheny man Clohisey taking on the early pace before Pollock made a surge of speed to break away from the leading pack. Clohisey’s long-time sparring partner Paul Pollock clocked 29 minutes 28 seconds for victory some 18 second clear of Clohisey with DSD’s Hiko Tanosa third in 30:03….

21/07/2019
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Farrelly’s 4x100m Irish Team Just Miss Final

Michael Farrelly was part of the Irish team who just missed out on the European Under-20 final on Sunday morning. The quartet of Farrelly, Conor Morey, Aaron Sexton and David Murphy posted 40.47 seconds finishing third in their heat just outside the qualifying time. Congratulations to Michael on becoming the sixth Raheny Shamrock athlete to compete in the European junior/U-20 track and field championship. Best wishes to all members of…

21/07/2019
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Silver Lining To Track & League Final

The Raheny Shamrock men’s teams took silver in the National Track and field league final in Tullamore on Saturday. Five wins and five second places helped the men to 114 points just 10 points behind Clonliffe in an all mighty battle for gold. Victories for Kieran Kelly (1500m), Conor Bermingham (Pole Vault), Eric Favors (Shot Put) and the 4x400m relay team of Brandon, Jamie Sheridan, Cillian Kirwan and Kieran Kelly…

21/07/2019
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