Gold for Dooney and Junior Men PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 26 February 2012 18:00

KEVIN Dooney (right) became the first Raheny Shamrock's athlete to win the All-Ireland Junior Inter club cross country title this afternoon in Santry.

Last year's silver medallist made no mistake this time around covering the 8km course in 24.07 to take the gold medal in style once he shook off the determined challenge of second placed Stephen Kerr. But the real excitement was in the team race which featured a titantic battle between Raheny and our northside neighbours Clonliffe Harriers.

There's an old saying in cross country running that every position counts and this was never more evident than in today's epic encounter. At the finish both clubs tied with 41 points but as Raheny's fourth scorer Collie O'Leary finished three places ahead of Clonliffe's final scorer the spoils went to Raheny for the second time in three years. The victory earns the squad a place in next year's European junior cross country championships.

The club have now won this title on four occasions: they previously captured team gold in 1975, 1987 and 2010.

Killian Kirwan ran his best ever race in a Raheny singlet moving smoothly through the field to take 11th place, one ahead of Jake McDonnell and with Collie O'Leary finishing 17th it was gold for the Shamrock's. Kevin Dooney and Jake McDonnell were scoring members of the 2010 winning team as was Timmy Moriarty while Collie O'Leary was also a member of the 2010 squad.

Even though they didn't actually score on the winning team Adam Foley and Eoin Strutt played pivotal roles in the success. The latter, whose best performances to date have been on the track, used the excellent underfoot conditions to put in a storming final lap to take 18th spot overall - just five seconds behind O'Leary. The significance of his performance is illustrated by the fact that he also finished ahead of Clonliffe's fourth scorer thus depriving them of the crucial point which would have secured the team gold. Equally Adam Foley impressed on his debut finishing 21st overall while Timmy Moriarty was 35th.

Clonliffe Harriers dominated the senior men's team race taking second, third and fourth spot but Mick Clohisey and Cillian O'Leary moved well through the field to finish 5th and 6th respectively, Daire Birmingham ran solidly to take 14th with Simon Ryan 21st just ahead of Dave Rooney (26th) who was hampered by a stomach bug and the team again finished second. The club's other finishers in the 12km race were Brian Leahy (28th), Ian Conroy (35th), Kevin Moriarty (36th), Feidhlim Kelly (37th), Donal Foley (38th) & Carl O'Sullivan (62nd)

The junior women's team of Iseult O'Donnell (7th) Alice Fennell (9th) Ellen O'Hanlon(12th), Ciara Manley - who was 17th in her first championship with the club - and Kayla Flynn (18th)  finished second behind the all conquering DSD team who recently finished third in the European championship while an injury depleted senior women's side finished a gallant fourth with Fiona Roche an excellent 7th, Orla O'Mahoney 15th, Annette Kealy 16th and track specialist Siobhan Eviston 21st. Maria O'Sullivan (36th) and Orla Manley (39th) completed the women's line up.

*Pictures now posted on Facebook page
 
Donagh Lynch Memorial Race PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 23 February 2012 18:19

Last night the 3rd Annual Donagh Lynch Memorial Race was held incorporating the 6th round of the Winter League Series.

As this was a handicap race, everyone had the opportunity to win the trophy as the winner would be the runner who was closest to their finishing predicted time.

The winner of the handicap was sports journalist Eoghan Murphy, a promising junior athlete in the club 10 years ago, who is now back training. 

2nd place in the handicap was Anne Marie Gargan and Helena Corcoran was 3rd.

The overall race winners where Dave Byrne of Tallaght AC on the men's side, while Raheny's Orla Manley took the women's race to score maximum points in the 6th round of the Winter League.
 
Donagh Lynch Memorial Race Results PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 23 February 2012 18:14


Donagh Lynch Memorial Race
1 David Byrne 10.13
2 John Canning 10.16
3 Ciaran McCarthy 10.33
4 Simon Reede 10.33
5 Rory Mooney 10.38
6 James Kelly 10.53
7 Dave Gargan 11.01
8 Eoghan Murphy 11.10
9 David Woods 11.21
10 Brian O'Connor 11.22
11 Ronan Walsh 11.36
12 Colm Barcoe 11.37
13 Billy Hanley 11.50
14 Paul Conroy 12.00
15 John Clarke 12.01
16 Niall Power 12.03
17 Oisin Boland 12.04
18 John Frier 12.04
19 Seamus Rooney 12.10
20 Eoghan Fegan 12.10
21 Orla Manley 12.14
22 Dave Leech 12.16
23 Brian Christenson 12.17
24 Catherine Brogan 12.25
25 Brian Quigley 12.29
26 Gerry Kelch 12.31
27 Karen Nolan 12.33
28 Paddy Cunningham 12.41
29 Stephen Egan 12.50
30 Barbara O Hanrahan 12.51
31 Mark Meighan 12.55
32 Jim Keogh 13.01
33 Niamh Garvey 13.04
34 Fiona Kirwan 13.06
35 Aileen Hooper 13.16
36 Walter McConnell 13.20
37 Des Lyons 13.29
38 Helena Corcoran 13.33
39 Conor Jennings 13.35
40 Anne Marie Gargan 13.43
41 Conor Cummins 13.49
42 Helen Carr 13.52
43 Paddy O'Neill 14.46
44 Ray McCormack 14.57
45 Karen Quigley 15.06
46 Craig Mc Mullen 15.10
47 Paul Curtin 15.13
48 Sinead Lyons 15.29
49 Shane Hickey 15.38
50 Richard Butler 15.38
51 Roisin Bennett 16.08
52 Dave Brady 16.17
53 Zara Rogers 16.36
54 Sinead Dillon 16.45
55 Lisa Keegan 16.49
56 Claire Heylin  17.17
57 Noirin Griffin 17.34
58 Jennifer Lee 17.44
59 Treasa O' Brien 17.47
60 Fiona Cummins 17.58
61 Fiona Troy 18.18
62 Dave O'Brien 18.48
63 Jane Wilkinson 19.16
64 Mary Culhane 19.16
65 Niamh Dolan 19.30
 
2011 Record Breakers Award Night PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 21 February 2012 23:15

This Sunday night the Club is having an evening of celebration to honour the 10 Athletes who during 2011 broke 14 Club Records.

It is hoped there will be a large turnout of Members for what promises to be a night of Fun, Ceremony and Recognition.  Specially commissioned Trophies have been designed and produced by Niamh Garvey in her own unique way.

The Ceremonial will see a tradition being born whereby the deposed record holder will present the new record holder with the award.  Near FM's Sports Presenter David Hooper will compere the evening.

Details as follows

Venue:  Raheny GAA Club (downstairs hall)

Time:  5.30pm-8.00pm

Date:  Sunday 26th February 2012

Admission:  10 euro

 

The event is being run on a tight schedule.  Food will be served immediately with the Awards Ceremony following.

 

For the record the award recipients and 2011 Record Breakers are:

David Rooney: Snr 1,500m/3,000m/10,000m

Richard Corcoran: Snr 5,000m

Rachel Swan: Jnr Pole Vault

Zoe Brown:  Snr Pole Vault

Victoria Dwyer: Jnr 200m

Iseult O'Donnell: Jnr 400m

Siobhan Eviston: Snr 400m/800m

Aisling Barnwell: Jnr Discus, Jnr Hammer

Mieke Kiernan: Jnr HAmmer

Alice Fennell: Jnr 3k SC/ Snr 3k SC

 

Given that the National INter Club's Cross Country takes place in nearby Santry the same afternoon which is usually followed by an end of season debriefing session, the opportunity will be availed of to nominate the Record Breakers Night as the official gathering place of all involved in that as well.  Indeed any achievements in the Inter Clubs will be duly celebrated in Raheny GAA Club as well

 

Bottom Line - place to be on Sunday evening for all club members- Raheny GAA Club from 5.30pm-8.00pm
 
3rd Annual Donagh Lynch Memorial Race PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 20 February 2012 23:07

This Wednesday marks the 3rd running of The Donagh Lynch Memorial Race.  

The race also incorporates the 6th Round of the Winter League which is 2 miles, and while Winter League points are still at stake, the Donagh Lynch Trophy is handicapped. The Donagh Lynch Memorial trophy will be presented to the athlete who is closest to their predicted finishing time thus giving all participants an equal chance of winning silverware.  

In the event of a tie the trophy goes to the person with the slowest time.  

Race starts at 8pm, and registration will be in the club house from 7pm.  Entry fee is 7 euro for the race, and refreshments will be served in the Raheny GAA lounge at a price of 5 euro followed by the trophy presentation.  

Donagh Lynch was a member of Raheny Shamrock AC for a short length of time before he was tragically killed in a skiing accident in 2009.  During his short time with the club he made a lasting impression with his teammates and he quickly immersed himself in ever aspect of the club and is still sadly missed.    
 
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