The Irish team finished fifth with a time of 9 mins 24.10 secs in the distance medley relay at today’s Penn Relays in Philadelphia, USA. Paul Robinson (St Coca’s ), Brian Gregan (Clonliffe Hrs), Mark English (UCD) and Ciaran O Lionaird (Leevale) were up against teams from Kenya, Ethiopia, USA, Canada, the UK, Morocco and […]
Robbie Matthews was a clear winner of the BHAA RTE 5-mile, held in glorious sunshine in Donnybrook Dublin. Matthews’ time of 25 mins 6 secs gave hom a comfortable lead over second placed Brian G Murphy and Eoghan McGinley. In the women’s race, Orla Drumm came home first in 28 mins 11 secs, with Ilona […]
Sergiu Ciobanu of Clonliffe raced away with the BMOH 10km in Sixmilebridge, Co Clare last night. His time of 30 mins 54 secs put him over two minutes clear of the chasers, led by Michel Maher of Ennis Track Club. Veronica Colleran of Ennis TC was first woman in 38 mins 45 secs. Friday April […]
Every year, I spend many days in Santry and Irishtown covering Leinster Schools Track and Field Championships. That involves typing out results from all four zones – West, North, East and South (when I get them). I am well aware that errors creep in; it’s a pressure job for everyone. So here’s a plan: am […]
Road running fans that have been around a bit know that for good value and impeccable organisation, you need look no further than the Business Houses Athletic Association, which has been organising races for over thirty years now. The BHAA ethos is simple: these are races organised by runners for runners. That’s it really – […]
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