Tragedy struck in the Phoenix Park when a male runner collapsed and died about 11 miles into the Airtricity Dublin Half Marathon. Sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. Others also suffered badly in the unexpectedly warm weather. Big thanks not only to the hard-pressed St John’s Ambulance crews but also to […]
Maria McCambridge was first woman at the Airtricity Frank Duffy 10-mile , finishing in 56 mins 28 secs for her fourth victory in this race and her third in this year’s Airtricity Dublin Road Race Series. Her performance proved that she has recovered from the ordeal of the marathon at the World Championships, where she […]
Maria McCambridge of DSD and the Marathon Mission put her third place in the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon well behind her when she won the Irish Runner 5-Mile in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. McCambridge’s time of 26 mins 45 secs was not particularly fast but she still won the race comfortably ahead of Siobhan O’Doherty of […]
Robbie Matthews of Dunshaughlin continued his recent winning streak with victory in the Simon Comber 6km in Navan. Matthews crossed the line in 19 mins 3 secs; second was Raheny master Mick Traynor in 19.14. First woman was Lorraine Manning of Raheny in her first victory for some time. * Earlier in the week, perfect […]
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 […]
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