Brian Fay has been added to the Ireland panel for the 2021 European Indoor Championship in Torun Poland. Fay replaces Darragh McElhinney who has withdrawn following a positive Covid-19 test on arrival in Poland. Fay will take part in the 3,000 metres with the three semi-finals getting under way from 10:25am on Saturday morning. Sophie Becker is in line to become the first Raheny Shamrock Athlete to compete at these…
2021 AXA Virtual Raheny 5 Raises over €5,000 For Good Causes
The 2021 AXA Virtual Raheny 5 raised over €5,000 for good causes. Competitors in the 2021 Virtual AXA Raheny 5 raised €4,362 for St. Francis Hospice Raheny and €1,000 for Goal. 1,113 competitors took part in the Virtual AXA Raheny 5, a record for a virtual road race and as always those taking part raised funds for our chosen charities. Our long time partners St. Francis Hospice will again benefit…
Staying The Course
With the extension of Level 5 restrictions to April fifth we are reminded of the responsibility of all Club members to act and train within the spirit of what is required of every good citizen at this time. As Club’s Covid-19 Compliance Officer I urge everyone to stay the course. There are plenty reasons for optimism. It will be March next week. The vaccine rollout is gathering pace. The general…
Reminder! Covid-19 Level 5 Restrictions
The committee of Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club remind all members that all club activity is closed owing to Covid-19 level 5 restrictions. Training can only take place individually, there is to be no gatherings or training in groups under any circumstances. Six club members have received classification from Athletics Ireland and Sport Ireland as “Elite Athletes,” they have some exemptions to level 5 restrictions only. All training sessions are cancelled,…