News & Results Blog

The Rás na hÉireann – February 2022

The last cross country event of the season, the long awaited Rás na hÉireann and by far the toughest in the wettest, coldest and muddiest of days. Our hats off to all our athletes, juveniles and adults alike who braved the wintery conditions and a special thanks to Dunleer Athleticclub and all the...

It must be love to run 50k…

Maith Thú agus Bualadh Bos to Danny Cirdei, Bernie Balfe and David Tyhuis who competed in the Irish National 50k Championships in Donadea on February 12th. A super achievement, Congratulations Super running from these Three Amigos in tough heavy wet conditions but they did it with tremendous support and encouragement of each other...

A welcome return to Indoor competition with success for Charlie Sands…

Congratulations to Charlie Sands who competed for the first time at the Leinster Indoor Championships this weekend. He thoroughly enjoyed the experience reaching the final of the U16 200m & 800m and proudly took home the Silver in the U16 400m. A fantastic achievement, well done Charlie.

FEBRUARY – love fun, love running…

Congratulations to all our members who competed in the Trim 10 Mile Road Race earlier today; Michelle Lynch, Amanda McElroy, Bernie O’Mahony, Pauline Breslin, Aisling O’Malley, Nikki Cadden, Conor Lynch, Roy Crawley, Aiden Dunne, Ben Corcoran, Ronan O’Sullivan, Brian Duff, Frank Meade and Peter Carolan… It was a first 10 miler for some...

A new year, the first month and they’re off…

On January 23rd Twenty one of our Juveniles thoroughly enjoyed the friendly and relaxed atmosphere of Blackrock AC’s Cross Country event. Super organised as always and loving the new starting positions and finish. Up first for the Club was Gerard Thornton in the U9s 500m. Gerard was our youngest competitor on the day...

December Fun

DECEMBER 19TH Getting into the Christmas Spirit, members’ David Tyhuis, Brian Duff, Pauline Breslin, Danny Cirdei, Michael Pentony and Amanda McElroy thoroughly enjoyed the scenic ‘Race Around the Lake’ 7 miler in Camlough this morning. Impressive running from these Gals and Guys, well done to you all.

November delights from a Marathon to a 10K to X Country Championships…

NOVEMBER 13TH – Congratulations to Aisling O’Malley, Amanda McElroy, Danny Cirdei, David Tyhuis, Roy Crawley, Sarah Duff, Aidan Mooney, Peter Carolan and Pauline Breslin on completing the Mullingar Marathon. Super running from everyone and a fantastic achievement especially for Aisling, Amanda, Sarah, Aidan and Pauline as this was their first marathon and Roy...