Eric Favors and Mark Smyth stole the headlines as they landed national senior indoor titles at the national indoor arena in Abbotstown today. Favors was first to claim gold when he retained his shot put title. Favors threw 17.74 metres with his first throw passing on his second and third attempt. John Kelly of Finn Valley threw 19.19 metres in his third attempt with Favors fourth attempt registered 19.26 metres….
Bernie Kearns Wins Donagh Lynch Cup
Beranie Kearns got the better of the handicapper to win the 2023 Donagh Lynch Memorial Cup on a good night for running. A very competitive race over two miles was under sealed handicap with Kerans taking the cup for the first time. Last year’s winner Gary Power took third place with Paul Larkin second. The full result of the gun to tape race was;
Donagh Lynch Handicap On Wednesday Night
The Donagh Lynch handicap takes place this Wednesday night and doubles as round six of the Winter League. The Donagh Lynch handicap over two miles, is a sealed handicap race. The race will take place as normal over two miles with the result adjusted by the handicapper. The cup presentation will take place after the race in the club house. Entry fee is €7 for those who have not taken…
Women’s Team Just Outside Intermediate Medal
The Raheny Shamrock women’s team were just outside the medals at he national intermediate championships in Kilkenny. Mairead Roche was first home in 17th place, followed by Roisin Leahy 22nd, Sarah Deneher 36th and Niamh Corry 39th for a total of 114 points. That was just 17 points off bronze medallists St Finbarr’s with 97. Molly Richard was the non-scoring team member. Also on the card in Kilkenny was the…