Rudolph on the Run as Santa drops Mega Sale Hints at An Ríocht

Rudolph on the Run as Santa drops Mega Sale Hints at An Ríocht

Cool, overcast but otherwise ideal conditions greeted the 145 runners of widely varying abilities at the starting line for the annual An Ríocht AC Run Rudolph Run 5K at Rice’s Height at 11am on Sunday morning. There in the mix were the people who set out to win and the people who set out to…

Final 5K of 2016 on 60th Anniversary of Ronnie Delany’s Olympic Gold

Final 5K of 2016 on 60th Anniversary of Ronnie Delany’s Olympic Gold

A specially commissioned Christmas Tree shaped, event inscribed, souvenir medal will be presented to all participants and Christmas Hampers for the winners after this Sunday’s (December 4th) annual Run Rudolph Run 5k. The off time is 11am and runners, joggers and walkers can register online at www.riocht.ie or on 066 71 42199 or at the…

Shona and Laura on Irish Cross Country Euro Team

Shona and Laura on Irish Cross Country Euro Team

Shona Heaslip of An Ríocht Athletic Club upset all pre race forecasts when racing to a sensational win in the Irish Life Health National Senior Cross Country Championships over 8km on the purpose built, cross-country course at Abbotstown in Dublin on Sunday. To make it an even more memorable day for the club, 800 metre specialist…

First Couch-to-5K A Runaway Success in The Mall (Pictures & Results)

First Couch-to-5K A Runaway Success in The Mall (Pictures & Results)

Though they have no exact, official numbers the organisers of The Mall’s first ever Couch-to-5K Road Race estimate that they had a turnout of close to 200 for Saturday’s historic event in the village. The proceeds will go to the local, Scoil Mhuire Primary School Parents’ Association. There was a huge sense of pride of…