Yearly Archives: 2014

Damp conditions on Sunday May 11th at the Lucan 5k, and a turnout of 255 participants. The big winner from our club was locally based Ann Higgins (21:23), who took the F50 title. Sportsworld men’s team came 3rd overall, comprising of Trevor Sweeney (17:29, 14th), Packie Enright (17:44, 17th), Denis McCaul (18:36, 10th in category) and Francis Mahon (19:42, 12th in...

By Will Greensmyth Richard Harris, Packet and Tripe, “Past the Point of Rescue", Paul O’Connell, Shaw's Sliced Ham, "Horse Outside", Frank Ryan, Riverdance, Terry Wogan, the Limerick poem, Patrick Sarsfield, “Zombie”, JJ Bowles. Limerick City has given a lot of good things to Ireland and the world. The Great Limerick Run is still in its relative infancy but as an occasion...

Race report by Aileen Melody The day started off dull and overcast but then the sun came out and shined as we were warming up before the start of the Leinster Novice and Master’s road races in Gowran in Kilkenny on Bank Holiday Monday. “This looks serious girls! Are you discussing race tactic’s?” someone said as we were stretching and running...

Samsung Run in the Dark 10km Race Report By Aoife O'Leary The Samsung 10km night run was held on Sunday April 27th with a handful of members participating. First home was Conor Tully in a very fast 36.15. Next up was Conor Butler in a new personal best of 37.42. Finishing fifth overall in the female category was our new club member...

Saturday morning of a Bank Holiday weekend, the logical mind suggests a sleep in followed by a leisurely breakfast but instead I find myself heading off to the RTE BHAA 5 miler. Race headquarters is the RTE Sports & Social Club and as with all BHAA races it is excellently organised with the race entries taken quickly and efficiently .They...

The first track race of the year took place this past Saturday in Santry stadium. The club had 6 runners taking part. First up was Anna Delaney who made her track race debut in the 800M. Anna ran well to finish strongly. Next up was Ciara Foster who ran in the 2nd heat of the 800M, also for the...

The sky was blue, the air was crisp and the sun was shining gloriously in Raheny this afternoon for one of the most enjoyable fixtures on the racing calendar, the national road relays. No running distance, or field event for that matter, has the history, the appeal, the “magic” of the Mile. The Mile, like the 100 meters and...

24 23 21 2373 FINLAY GAVIN SPORTSWORLD AC IRL MU40 00:26:55 00:26:51 26 25 23 397 DUFFY PAUL SPORTSWORLD AC IRL MU40 00:27:01 00:26:58 111 104 84 789 O' CONNELL PAUL SPORTSWORLD AC IRL MU40 00:29:34 00:29:28 140 132 105 1110 CHATTERTON KARL SPORTSWORLD AC IRL MU40 00:29:59 00:29:49 146 138 110 2324 MAGEE SADANAND SPORTSWORLD AC IRL MU40 00:30:06 00:30:01 154 145 115...

Congratulations to Karol Cronin who  will be the recipient of the  Leinster Star Awards this coming Saturday the 4th of January 2014. This is well deserved after some great performances in the 2013 cross country fixtures.