The club would like to offer it’s condolences to the family of Jim McNamara who died on Thursday morning last. While Jim is best known for his long association with Donore Harriers he was a member of Raheny Shamrocks from 1981 to 1984. Jim lived in Coolock from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s. During that time he regurlarly trained with the club. People must remember that during that…
Mark Smyth was second in the All Irelands today in Athlone. Competing in the U19 competition, Mark ran 22:40 for the silver in the 200. Kevin Byrne was third in the U17 high jump, clearing 1.86m, which is a new club indoor record. Tara Kennedy was first female in the Naquora 10k. Racing in the club colours for the first time, Tara was first woman and first O40 in the…
Niamh Corry was third in the All Ireland Schools XC at Sligo Racecourse. Running for Malahide CS, Niamh made much of the early running in a tightly packed bunch but had to settle for the bronze over the 2500m distance. Laura Brennan, running for TCD, was 29th in the intervarsity championships while Andrew McMorrow (TCD) was 52nd in the men’s race. On the roads, Cillian O’Leary won the Glaslough 5k…
Mick Traynor was the winner of Round 8 of the Winter League. Mick won in a time of 10:21 with Donal Foley second in 10:23 and Paul Cowhie third in 10:25. Helen Carr was winner of the women’s race in 12:40, with Elaine McNulty second in 13:25 and Deirdre Fitzsimons third in 13:37.