Laura Brennan landed 5,000 metre Dublin bronze held as part of the Dublin Graded series in Irishtown stadium on Wednesday evening. Brennan clocked 19 minutes 39 point 74 seconds for third in a race that was won by Kilcoole’s Una Britton in 17 minutes 16 point 79 seconds. Lynne Hennessy of Rathfarnham took the silver medal is 18:50.15. John Dunne took fifth place in the men’s race posting 15 minutes…
Gus Jennings RIP
Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club wishes to send it’s condolences to Connor Jennings and family on the death of Connor’s father Gus (Patrick) Funeral arrangements per www.rip.ie The funeral arrangements are: Reposing at his home from 6pm until 8pm on Thursday evening. Requiem Mass on Friday morning at 10o’c in The Church of The Resurrection, Bayside followed by private family cremation. Family flowers only please.
Comerford Books London Spot
Orla Comerford selection for the World Para-Athletics Championships in London was confirmed today. Comerford who finished eighth in the T13 100 metre final at Rio 2016 will compete in London over 100 metres. Orla spoke to Rahenyshamrock.ie at today’s announcement in the National Indoor Arena in Abbotstown. The World Para-Athletics Championships London 2017 take place between July 14 and 23 in the London Stadium and will be broadcast live on…
O’Donoghue Speeds to Round 5 win
Joseph O’Donoghue laid down a dominant performance to win the fifth round of the Lord Mayor Series in a sprightly sub 10 minutes. Another large crowd of 85 athlete’s took to the course with O’Donoghue powering away early on to win out in nine minutes 51 seconds. Dermot Gorman followed up last week’s victory with a second place finish in 10 minutes nine seconds with Simon Devenney third just 15…