Richard Owens Sets New 1500m PB

 Richard Owens ran a new 1500m PB of 3:48.85 at the Watford British Milers Club meeting on Saturday last 27th June. Richard finished 8th in a top class field of 16 athletes.

Also over the weekend Charlotte Stevens ran a fine 38.10 in the Irish Runner 5mile, which was held in the Phoenix Park. Charlotte finished 4th in her age category. The race was won by Mick Clohisey, Raheny Shamrocks, in 23.47, with Sarah Mulligan, DSD, first woman home in 27.55. Results can be found on http://sseairtricitydublinmarathon.ie/results-certificates/

Dunshaughlin 10k and Castleknock 5k

The annual Dunshaughlin 10k, which always attracts a top class field, was held on Saturday 20th June. First athlete home was Mark Christie, Mullingar Harriers, in 29.22, with Lizzie Lee, Leevale AC, first woman home in 33.13.

We had a number of athletes take part, Neil Wiktorski (18th) ran 33.09, Gary Condon (19th) new PB 33.11. Will Foot ran an excellent 37.28, Joe Kelly 38.29 and Paul Allen 39.13. Bill Stanley recorded an excellent new PB of 37.42. Siobhan Butler was pleased with her time 47.15 and Andrea Murphy ran a fine 49.44. 
 Great runs also from our fellow Sli Cualann athletes, Clive Quinn 34.36, Alan Dalton 37.05 and Mick Byrne, who was 1st O/50 in 33.25

Full results  on http://www.precisiontiming.net/result.aspx?v=2748

The Castleknock 5k was held on Sunday 21st, well organised and run on closed roads around Castleknock and the Phoenix Park. We had a small group taking part, Rachel Daly ran 28.43, Elaine Nuzun 28.48, Ana Molina 28.47 and Jackie O'Neill ran a fine 31.28.

First athlete home was David Flynn, Clonliffe Harriers in 15.58, with Catherina McKiernan first woman home in 17.14.

Full results on   http://www.precisiontiming.net/result.aspx?v=2757

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Wicklow Athletics - Have A Go Day.

On Saturday 15th August Wicklow Athletics will be holding a "Have A Go Day" at the Shoreline Track in Greystones. The event will commence at 10.30.

The event is focused on promoting T&F participation amongst our Senior /
Master athletes.
The success of this event depends greatly on your support.

Track Events;            Field Events.

100mtrs                    Javelin.

200mtrs.                   Shot Putt

800mtrs                    High Jump

1500mtrs.                 Long Jump

Medley Relay. 400/200/800/200. Teams must have at least 1 Female and 1 over 40.

Athletes can choose 3 events, at least 1 should be a field event.

Categories. Male  20 to 39 and 40 +. Female 20 to 39 and 40+

In addition to the 3 chosen events, athletes  can run the relay, teams can be formed on the day. 

More info to follow.

Impressive Debut From Stephen O'Kennedy

Great performances from all our athletes who took part in the Ferns 4ml yesterday, Saturday 13th June. Stephen O'Kennedy, making his debut as a Bray Runner, also running his first competitive race finished in an excellent 23.01 and in 10th place overall, in what was a top quality field. Jean O'Kennedy finished 8th woman home in a time of 28.24, and was 1st 0/50. Jean was also part of the Sli Cualann Senior Women's team, along with Anne Marie Kenny, Ashling Kirwan and Sile O'Byrne, who won the women's team prize for the 2nd year in a row. Jason OConnor ran 28.59 and Barry O'Dwyer ran 29.06. Andrea Murphy 32.07, Dolores Gilliland 33.36 and Richard Kavanagh 27.37 and 1st O/60 completed the Bray Runners line up.

Other Sli Cualann winners on the night were, Anne Marie Kenny 4th woman O/A, Ashling Kirwan 1st O/40, Mick Byrne 5th O/A and 1st 0/55, Sile O'Byrne 1st Juvenile girl and Donal Flannery 1st Male juvenile.

1st home on the night was Mick Clohisey, Raheny Shamrocks, in 19.07, Raheny Shamrocks also took the men's team event. Jackie Carthy, Kilmore AC was 1st woman home in 23.32. Full results can be found at  http://www.popupraces.ie/results.php?id=178&race=Mick-Murphy-Memorial-4-Milefe&view=female

At the Sonia O'Sullivan 5k, also on Saturday evening, Charlotte Stevens ran a fine 22.33 and was 22nd in a field of 721 women. Full results on  http://www.precisiontiming.net/result.aspx?v=2715