Freddy Keron Sittuk won the Limerick Marathon in a straight forward two hours 28 minutes 31 seconds with Peter Mooney of West Waterford taking second place some 34 seconds behind. It’s Freddy’s second victory in a week, having won the Virgin Media Night Run last Sunday and having settled back into Raheny two weeks ago. Back in Leinster Simon Ryan finished fifth in the Boyne 10K, clocking 34 minutes and…
Raheny Shamrock were presented with the All Ireland Cross Country Club of the Year trophy for 2016/17 at the Athletics Ireland AGM on Saturday. The award based on league format is determined with across the men’s and women’s national novice, intermediate, senior, masters 35 and masters 50 cross country championships. The points were awarded as one point for a team finishing any of the championships and then points were award…
Annette Kealy landed third place in the 126th Clonliffe Two Mile which on Thursday night. The ever consistent Kealy is still on top form and took third place just 25 seconds behind Donore’s Sorcha Nic Domhnaill who won out in 10 minutes 58 seconds. The historic race has now returned back to Santry stadium and a number of club athlete’s made the short trip up to the old stadium with…
Athletics Ireland have today confirmed the selection of Mick Clohisey as part of the Irish team for the 2017 IAAF World Athletics Championships in London. Clohisey gained the selection standard of 2:17:00 in Seville last year when he ran 2:15:10 en route to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. While Mick would be disappointed with his showing at the London marathon last Sunday, he will no doubt show that form is…