Letter from America was a regular column in the Irish Independent and Irish Times up until the late 1980’s. Tom O’Riordan athletics correspondent for the Irish independent and Peter Byrne athletics correspondent with the Irish Times, told the story on a weekly basis of the Irish contingent state-side. They were articles of renown from two of the finest sports journalists whose name ever appeared in print, with readers of that…
This morning, it has been announced that Frank Greally has retired as editor of the Irish Runner magazine a role Frank held for some 37-years. Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club would like to take this moment to congratulate Frank on his retirement and wish him the very best in future endeavours. For so many years the “Runner” was the bible of the sport in Ireland and Frank as founder and editor…
Kieran Kelly set a new club 1500 metre record when he posted 3:42.46 in the Oordegem meet on Saturday night. Kelly finished fourth in the race behind race winner Valentijn Weinans of Belgium in 3.40.34. The time broke Kelly’s previous record 3:42.91 which was set some 11 months ago within the Morton Mile. Best of luck to Kieran for the season ahead, the qualification standard for the European Championship 1500…
The results of the 2018 women’s mini-marathon have been published on their website. The good news is; Zoe Quinn bronze over 40, Annette Kealy gold over 50, Fiona Kirwan bronze over 55 and Mary Lynch gold over 65. Full results from the 2018 women’s mini-marathon available on their website. Results of Raheny athlete’s are; Annette Kealy 38:11, Zoe Quinn 38:50, Tara Kennedy 39:09, Aine Crimin 42:34, Helen Carr 43:48, Kate…