By Kieran Kelly In spite of being a strongly distance based club, Raheny Shamrock has always had a strong sprint tradition. The first national title won by the club being the 4×400m men’s relay in 1970, Ciaran McDunphy winning national sprint hurdle titles in the 1980s and 1990s as well as setting national senior and junior records along the way, Paddy Noonan representing Ireland and winning national senior medals, Kieran…
It is with deep sadness that Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club have learnt of the passing of our friend and member Freddy Fox. Mr.Fox passed away on Wednesday September 19. Freddy was a keen member of Raheny Shamrock, a membership and enthusiasm he shared with his son Larry and grandchildren Helen, Clare and Michael. Freddy will also be remembered with the Freddy Fox Cup, which Freddy commissioned for the parent and…
Anyone wishing to purchase tickets for the upcoming 60th Gala Dinner dance the organising committee will be in the club house between 8 and 9pm tonight. Tickets costing €65 each.
Martin Kelly led home a bunch of runners at the St.Brigids 5k in Castleknock, finishing sixth in 18 minutes 32 seconds. Others who ran were, Bennie Manley 24:18, Anne Reede 25:03 and Helena Corcoran 25:08. At the Berlin Marathon Brian Leahy clocked 2:46.39, which while a very good run was outside Leahy’s target. Paul Larkin posted 3:44.59 and Mick Kehoe 2:58.40. Freddy Sittuk won the Kilmore 10k in 32:30, some nine…