126th Clonliffe 2

Coghlan wins 126th Clonliffe 2 MSB`s John Coghlan took the win in tonight`s Clonliffe 2, the 126th annual running of this historic race, holding off the home challenge of Ian Guiden. It turned out to be a fine night for a race, the rain held off and the wind wasn`t a major factor. A pretty good turn out of 150 starters on the track in the Morton Stadium left heading into Northwood and then into Santry Park. It was here that Ian Guiden tested Coghlan opening a slight advantage of maybe 5 meters. The MSB man, however, is a seasoned campaigner and settled in behind the Clonliffe Harrier, at the turn back into the stadium Coghlan held a lead of maybe 20 meters and prevailed to take the win in 9.15 with Guiden recording 9.23. £rd place went to Lee Van Heaflen (Donore) 9.41. 1st woman was Sorcha Nic Dhomhnaill (Donore) in 10.58 from another Clonliffe runner up Eleanor Alexander (11.04), and the ever green Annette Kealy (Raheny), 11.23. The Clonliffe juniors were well to the fore with a great turn out in both junior men and women with both sets dominating. The junior men were lead home by Sean O`Leary and women by Alannah Cooley, showing no ill effects from her 2nd place senior girls 1500 in yesterday`s North Leinsters. The prize giving, with the race for the 31st time sponsored by Kavanaghs “The Grave Diggers”, was handled by Niall Kavanagh and Clonliffe President Paddy Marley, with a welcomed turn out of athletes. Ading an international feel to the event was our Spanish visitor Toni, who is on a tour of historic road races. Clonliffe would like to Kavanaghs, Race Director Mick Kearney and his team, the Gardaí and the athletes for their support of this historic race. Results: Senior men: John Coghlan (MSB) 9.15 Ian Guiden (Clonliffe) 9.23 Lee Van Haeflen (Donore) Team: Clonliffe (Guiden, Taggart, Doran) Senior women: 1.Sorcha Nic Dhomhnaill (Donore) 10.58 2. Elenor Alexander (Clonliffe) 11.04 3. Annette Kealy (Raheny) 11.23 Team: Clonliffe (Alexander, Cooper, Brady) Junior men: 1. Sean O`Leary, 2. Craig Giles, 3. Daniel Lacey (all Clonliffe). Team Clonliffe Junior women: 1. Alannah Cooley, 2. Ella Brown, 3. Abby Sheehy (all Clonliffe). Team Clonliffe Master men: O/35 Ger Copeland (Dublin Bay), O/40 Shane Larkin (Drogheda & District), O/45 Eamon Traynor (Raheny), O/50 Fergal O`Shea (Clonliffe), O/55 Gary Keeling (Balbriggan), O/60 Dessie Shorten (Parnell), O/65 Matt Slattery (Clonliffe), O/70 Terry Mee (Donore) Master Women: O/35 Aideen Brady (Clonliffe), O/40 Zoe Quinn (Dublin Bay), O/45 Amiee Ahern (Clonliffe), O/50 Geraldine Keogh (Clonliffe), O/65 Josie Power (Drogheda & District) Full results click: http://clonliffeharriersac.com/coghlan-wins-126th-clonliffe-2/ To see photos click: https://flic.kr/s/aHskYJrSn2

Clonliffe 2 Mile – tonight Thursday 27 April at 8pm – entry taken tonight Clonliffe Harriers invites all Club and Fun runners to participate in tonight`s Clonliffe 2 Mile taking place in Santry at 8pm. Enter tonight in the Clonliffe clubhouse. Entries being taken on race night Entries are being taken on the night in the Clonliffe Harriers Club House between 6.30 and 7.30pm. Entry fee is €15 for Seniors/Masters and €10 for Juniors. All entrants will receive the iconic Clonliffe 2 Mile tee-shirt. Prize giving and refreshments will be place in the Clonliffe Club House after the race. Car Parking Parking spaces are limited in Morton Stadium and will be on a first come first served basis. Please note that Fingal County Council have advised that parking will not be available in Santry Demesne for this race as the Main Park Gate closes automatically at 8pm. Stewards: Please report to the Club Bar for safety briefing and allocation of posts at 7.00pm. Mick Kearney, Race Director.

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Clonliffe 2 Mile – this Thursday 27 April at 8pm – Final arrangements Clonliffe Harriers invites all Club and Fun runners to participate in this year’s Clonliffe 2 Mile taking place this Thursday 27 April 2017 at 8pm. Entries being taken on race night Entries are being taken on the night in the Clonliffe Harriers Club House between 6.30 and 7.30pm. Entry fee is €15 for Seniors/Masters and €10 for Juniors. All entrants will receive the iconic Clonliffe 2 Mile tee-shirt. Prize giving and refreshments will be place in the Clonliffe Club House after the race. Car Parking Parking spaces are limited in Morton Stadium and will be on a first come first served basis. Please note that Fingal County Council have advised that parking will not be available in Santry Demesne for this race as the Main Park Gate closes automatically at 8pm. Course Map: Clonliffe 2 Map http://clonliffeharriersac.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Clonliffe-2-Map.pdf Mick Kearney, Race Director.

This Thursday night the 126th Clonliffe 2 Mile Race and Fun Run On Thursday night at 8.00pm Ireland’s oldest road race, the Clonliffe 2 takes place. Thursday April 27th in Santry. The 2 Mile race has its own unique history dating back to the 1890s with this year marking the 126th running. The race commences on the track in Morton Stadium. Runners will complete a full lap of the track. The runners will also complete a circuit of the park at Santry Demesne. They will then enter Morton Stadium from the park and finish on the track. Race Date Thursday 27 April 2017 at 8.00pm Race start/finish Morton Stadium, Santry. Race sponsor The race will be sponsored this year by the Kavanagh family in Glasnevin who are continuing their long association with this historic race. The late Eugene Kavanagh commenced sponsoring this race back in the mid 1980s. Clonliffe Harriers are very grateful to the Kavanagh family for their sponsorship of this year’s race. Race check in and changing facilities Race check in and changing facilities are located in the Clonliffe clubhouse, in Morton Stadium Santry Dublin 9. Registrations will be taken on the night of the race from 6.15 – 7.30.pm. The entry fee of €15 (Juniors – €10). Individual Prizes Junior Men/Women 1st, 2nd, 3rd places Senior Men/Women 1st, 2nd, 3rd, places Masters Men/Women 1st in each category Team prizes 1st Junior Men/Women 1st Senior Women /Men Prize giving/Results There will be a presentation of prizes in Clonliffe Harriers Club House following the race. For further information contact Mick Kearney at 087-6243843.

Seven days s to the Clonliffe 2 Mile Race and Fun Run In a week`s time Ireland’s oldest road race, the Clonliffe 2 takes place. Thursday April 27th is the date for your diary. The 2 Mile race has its own unique history dating back to the 1890s with this year marking the 126th running. The race commences on the track in Morton Stadium. Runners will complete a full lap of the track. The runners will also complete a circuit of the park at Santry Demesne. They will then enter Morton Stadium from the park and finish on the track. Race Date Thursday 27 April 2017 at 8.00pm Race start/finish Morton Stadium, Santry. Race sponsor The race will be sponsored this year by the Kavanagh family in Glasnevin who are continuing their long association with this historic race. The late Eugene Kavanagh commenced sponsoring this race back in the mid 1980s. Clonliffe Harriers are very grateful to the Kavanagh family for their sponsorship of this year’s race. Race check in and changing facilities Race check in and changing facilities are located in the Clonliffe clubhouse, in Morton Stadium Santry Dublin 9. Registrations will be taken on the night of the race from 6.15 – 7.30.pm. The entry fee of €15 (Juniors – €10). Individual Prizes Junior Men/Women 1st, 2nd, 3rd places Senior Men/Women 1st, 2nd, 3rd, places Masters Men/Women 1st in each category Team prizes 1st Junior Men/Women 1st Senior Women /Men Prize giving/Results There will be a presentation of prizes in Clonliffe Harriers Club House following the race. For further information contact Mick Kearney at 087-6243843.

Two weeks to the Clonliffe 2 Mile Race and Fun Run This night two week`s time Ireland’s oldest road race, the Clonliffe 2 takes place. Thursday April 27th is the date for your diary. The 2 Mile race has its own unique history dating back to the 1890s with this year marking the 126th running. The race commences on the track in Morton Stadium. Runners will complete a full lap of the track. The runners will also complete a circuit of the park at Santry Demesne. They will then enter Morton Stadium from the park and finish on the track. Race Date Thursday 27 April 2017 at 8.00pm Race start/finish Morton Stadium, Santry. Race sponsor The race will be sponsored this year by the Kavanagh family in Glasnevin who are continuing their long association with this historic race. The late Eugene Kavanagh commenced sponsoring this race back in the mid 1980s. Clonliffe Harriers are very grateful to the Kavanagh family for their sponsorship of this year’s race. Race check in and changing facilities Race check in and changing facilities are located in the Clonliffe clubhouse, in Morton Stadium Santry Dublin 9. Registrations will be taken on the night of the race from 6.15 – 7.30.pm. The entry fee of €15 (Juniors – €10). Individual Prizes Junior Men/Women 1st, 2nd, 3rd places Senior Men/Women 1st, 2nd, 3rd, places Masters Men/Women 1st in each category Team prizes 1st Junior Men/Women 1st Senior Women /Men Prize giving/Results There will be a presentation of prizes in Clonliffe Harriers Club House following the race. For further information contact Mick Kearney at 087-6243843

Countdown on: three weeks to the Clonliffe 2 Mile Race and Fun Run. In some three week`s time Ireland’s oldest road race, the Clonliffe 2 takes place. Thursday April 27th is the date for your diary. The 2 Mile race has its own unique history dating back to the 1890s with this year marking the 126th running. The race commences on the track in Morton Stadium. Runners will complete a full lap of the track. The runners will also complete a circuit of the park at Santry Demesne. They will then enter Morton Stadium from the park and finish on the track. Race Date Thursday 27 April 2017 at 8.00pm Race start/finish Morton Stadium, Santry. Race sponsor The race will be sponsored this year by the Kavanagh family in Glasnevin who are continuing their long association with this historic race. The late Eugene Kavanagh commenced sponsoring this race back in the mid 1980s. Clonliffe Harriers are very grateful to the Kavanagh family for their sponsorship of this year’s race. Race check in and changing facilities Race check in and changing facilities are located in the Clonliffe clubhouse, in Morton Stadium Santry Dublin 9. Registrations will be taken on the night of the race from 6.15 – 7.30.pm. The entry fee of €15 (Juniors – €10). Individual Prizes Junior Men/Women 1st, 2nd, 3rd places Senior Men/Women 1st, 2nd, 3rd, places Masters Men/Women 1st in each category Team prizes 1st Junior Men/Women 1st Senior Women /Men Prize giving/Results There will be a presentation of prizes in Clonliffe Harriers Club House following the race. For further information contact Mick Kearney at 087-6243843.

Clonliffe 2 Mile Race and Fun Run launched Clonliffe Harriers invites fun runners and club runners, to participate in Ireland’s oldest road race, the Clonliffe 2. The 2 Mile race has its own unique history dating back to the 1890s with this year marking the 126th running. The race commences on the track in Morton Stadium. Runners will complete a full lap of the track. The runners will also complete a circuit of the park at Santry Demesne. They will then enter Morton Stadium from the park and finish on the track. Race Date Thursday 27 April 2017 at 8.00pm Race start/finish Morton Stadium, Santry. Race sponsor The race will be sponsored this year by the Kavanagh family in Glasnevin who are continuing their long association with this historic race. The late Eugene Kavanagh commenced sponsoring this race back in the mid 1980s. Clonliffe Harriers are very grateful to the Kavanagh family for their sponsorship of this year’s race. Race check in and changing facilities Race check in and changing facilities are located in the Clonliffe clubhouse, in Morton Stadium Santry Dublin 9. Registrations will be taken on the night of the race from 6.15 – 7.30.pm. The entry fee of €15 (Juniors – €10). Individual Prizes Junior Men/Women 1st, 2nd, 3rd places Senior Men/Women 1st, 2nd, 3rd, places Masters Men/Women 1st in each category Team prizes 1st Junior Men/Women 1st Senior Women /Men Prize giving/Results There will be a presentation of prizes in Clonliffe Harriers Club House following the race. For further information contact Mick Kearney at 087-6243843.

Somba dances through rain lashed Clonliffe 2 The 125th annual Clonliffe 2, generously sponsored by Kavanaghs “The Grave Diggers”, took place in possibly the worst conditions in many a year as the earlier promise of a sunny early summer`s evening gave way to a return of the “soft day” with non stop cold rain for the night giving all concerned an absolute drenching. There was still a reasonable turn out of in excess of 120 athletes for this most historic of races the first running of which took place some quarter of a century before the 1916 Rising. As has been the norm since the return to Santry the race started on the Morton Stadium track and after a lap headed out the stadium with a long string of runners lead out by Peter Brandon Somba (Dunboyne AC) and Emmett Dunleavy (Sligo AC). After a short trip through Northwood the lead motorcycle brought the field into Santry Demsene at the Crowne Plaza Bridge lead by the Sligo man, however before the turn back into the stadium Somba struck leading the way to record a win in 9.35 with Dunleavy 2nd (9.40) and Conor Healy 3rd, World Paralympic Middle Distance athlete Michael McKillop (St. Malachys) was 4th. First woman was Mary Leach (Drogheda & District) 11.35 followed by Clonliffe pairing of Louise Bailey (11.54) and Laura Tuite (12.21). In the Juniors Sean O`Leary was 1st (5th overall) 10.18 and Alannah Cooley (Clonliffe) 1st junior woman. The Prizes were given by Niall Kavanagh of Kavanagh`s “The Grave Diggers” to the winning athletes. There then followed two special presentations, the first made by the President of the Irish Masters Athletics Association Mick Fennell to Clonliffe`s Pat Bonass of the Tagh Lynch Memorial Trophy for service to Master`s Athletics and the second of Honorary Life Membership of Clonliffe Harriers by Clonliffe to Alan O`Neill in recognition of his great services to Clonliffe. Finally Clonliffe would like to thank Mick Kearney the Race Director and his team, all who officiated, the Gardaí, the Kavanagh family and the athletes who took part in the 125th Clonliffe 2. Results: Results of the Clonliffe 2mile 2016 please see http://clonliffeharriersac.com/somba-wins-rain-lashed-clonliffe-2/

Tuesday May 10th: the 125th Clonliffe 2 It is now less than a week to go to the 125th Clonliffe 2 Mile. On Tuesday night May 10th at 8.00pm Clonliffe Harriers invites fun runners and club runners, to participate in Ireland’s oldest road race, the Clonliffe 2. The 2 Mile race has its own unique history dating back to the 1890s with this year marking the 125th running. Sadly this year our long time race sponsor, Eugene Kavanagh, is no longer with us. Eugene passed away last August following a short illness. His presence will be sadly missed at this year’s race. In Eugene’s memory the Kavanagh family is kindly sponsoring this year’s race. The race commences on the track in Morton Stadium. Runners will complete a full lap of the track. The runners will also complete a circuit of the park at Santry Demesne. They will then enter Morton Stadium from the park and finish on the track. Race check in and changing facilities Race check in and changing facilities are located in the Clonliffe clubhouse, in Morton Stadium Santry Dublin 9. Registrations will be taken on the night of the race from 6.15 – 7.30.pm. The entry fee of €15 (Juniors – €10). Individual Prizes Junior Men/Women 1st, 2nd, 3rd places Senior Men/Women 1st, 2nd, 3rd, places Masters Men/Women 1st in each category Team prizes 1st Junior Men/Women 1st Senior Women /Men Date: Tuesday 10th May 2016 at 8.00pm Race start: Morton Stadium, Santry. Race finish: Morton Stadium, Santry. Prize giving/Results:There will be a presentation of prizes in Clonliffe Harriers Club House following the race. For further information contact Mick Kearney at 087-6243843

7 days to the 125th Clonliffe Harriers 2 Mile Road Race and Fun Run It is now only a matter of a week to go to Tuesday May 10th and the 125th Clonliffe 2 Mile: Clonliffe Harriers invites fun runners and club runners, to participate in Ireland’s oldest road race, the Clonliffe 2. The 2 Mile race has its own unique history dating back to the 1890s with this year marking the 125th running. Sadly this year our long time race sponsor, Eugene Kavanagh, is no longer with us. Eugene passed away last August following a short illness. His presence will be sadly missed at this year’s race. In Eugene’s memory the Kavanagh family is kindly sponsoring this year’s race. The race commences on the track in Morton Stadium. Runners will complete a full lap of the track. The runners will also complete a circuit of the park at Santry Demesne. They will then enter Morton Stadium from the park and finish on the track. Race check in and changing facilities Race check in and changing facilities are located in the Clonliffe clubhouse, in Morton Stadium Santry Dublin 9. Registrations will be taken on the night of the race from 6.15 – 7.30.pm. The entry fee of €15 (Juniors – €10). Individual Prizes Junior Men/Women 1st, 2nd, 3rd places Senior Men/Women 1st, 2nd, 3rd, places Masters Men/Women 1st in each category Team prizes 1st Junior Men/Women 1st Senior Women /Men Date: Tuesday 10th May 2016 at 8.00pm Race start: Morton Stadium, Santry. Race finish: Morton Stadium, Santry. Prize giving/Results:There will be a presentation of prizes in Clonliffe Harriers Club House following the race. For further information contact Mick Kearney at 087-6243843

Two weeks to the 125th Clonliffe Harriers 2 Mile Road Race and Fun Run With now less than two weeks to go to May 10th: Clonliffe Harriers invites fun runners and club runners, to participate in Ireland’s oldest road race, the Clonliffe 2. The 2 Mile race has its own unique history dating back to the 1890s with this year marking the 125th running. Sadly this year our long time race sponsor, Eugene Kavanagh, is no longer with us. Eugene passed away last August following a short illness. His presence will be sadly missed at this year’s race. In Eugene’s memory the Kavanagh family is kindly sponsoring this year’s race. The race commences on the track in Morton Stadium. Runners will complete a full lap of the track. The runners will also complete a circuit of the park at Santry Demesne. They will then enter Morton Stadium from the park and finish on the track. Race check in and changing facilities Race check in and changing facilities are located in the Clonliffe clubhouse, in Morton Stadium Santry Dublin 9. Registrations will be taken on the night of the race from 6.15 – 7.30.pm. The entry fee of €15 (Juniors – €10). Individual Prizes Junior Men/Women 1st, 2nd, 3rd places Senior Men/Women 1st, 2nd, 3rd, places Masters Men/Women 1st in each category Team prizes 1st Junior Men/Women 1st Senior Women /Men Date: Tuesday 10th May 2016 at 8.00pm Race start: Morton Stadium, Santry. Race finish: Morton Stadium, Santry. Prize giving/Results:There will be a presentation of prizes in Clonliffe Harriers Club House following the race. For further information contact Mick Kearney at 087-6243843