A reminder to all male athletes with regards to this coming Sundays National Road Relays. As posted last week the club has entered 13 teams as follows: 3 Senior (Teams of four) 5 M35 (Teams of three) 5 M50 (Teams of three) That is a total of 42 places available across the age groups. Thus far only 11 athletes have indicated they wish to take part. If you are interested…
Raheny Open Mile – This Wednesday
The Raheny Open Mile incorporating round 10 of the Winter Road Race League takes place Wednesday at 8pm. The Raheny Open Mile takes place over the course used for the National Road Relays which take place on Sunday April 27. Entry fee is €7 and available here or available in Raheny Shamrock Club (Howth Road, Raheny, D05 T8N8). Course Record: Men: Cillian Kirwan – Raheny Shamrock AC – 4:13 –…
Sean Hehir And Fiona Roche Take Battle of Clontarf Titles
Sean Hehir and Fiona Roche claimed the Hamill Estate Agents Battle of Clontarf 10 and Leinster gold medals on a challenging day in St. Anne’s Park. A big field took to the St. Anne’s course for the 10th running of the Battle of Clontarf, which was first held in 2014. Sean Hehir won the men’s race after breaking away after the fifth mile to come home in 54 minutes 53…
Boston Marathon Success and Weekend Round-up
Michael Brady was first Raheny athlete home at the Boston Marathon posting a very impressive 2:23:04. A top 100 finish for Brady. Brady was followed home by David Jackson 2:49:01, Ciara Brady 3:11:52, Lisa McCarthy 3:28:16, Aileen Cooke 3:29:41, Elaine McNulty 4:01:49 and Mary Walsh 5:48.00. A very well done to all marathoners at the granddaddy marathon of them all. Earlier in the day on home soil in St. Anne’s…