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LUCAN HARRIERS A.C.
Generali Berlin Half Marathon April 7th
There was a record number of entries in the Generali Berlin Half Marathon, this year of 38,712, which made it one of the world's biggest races over this distance. The streets were lined with supporters and there was lots of music to keep us going. It was very hot so not a day for pbs. We made use of all the water stations along the way. The atmosphere in the city was great. We started the race in the Tiergarten, the main park in Berlin. We ran past the famous Victory Column out of the park and around the city. We finished back in the park after we ran under the famous Brandenburg gate.
Results
Ryan Rafter 1:30:17. Anne Whelan 1:46:43. Tricia Gough 1:54:53. This was Tricia's 2nd race in Superhalfs series. Tricia ran Lisbon half marathon on 17th March this year.
The Great Ireland Run in the Phoenix Park April 14th.
The Great Ireland Run in the Phoenix Park was hosted by Dublin City Harriers with a new sponsor this year - Bio Freeze. It was a sold-out event with 2,500 entrants and 2003 finishers. There was a lovely atmosphere at the start with a colourful live band and singers entertaining all.
On a dry day with a nip in the air and a strong breeze, the race started on the Furze Road, turning right down onto the Ordnance Survey Road and then right again on to Chesterfield Avenue. The runners then turned back onto the Furze Road and at the end of which they turned left this time heading downhill along the Upper Glen Road. There was a welcome water station along this route hydrating the runners before turning left and tackling the short, sharp hill at St. Mary's Hospital on to Acres Road. This was an open, windy stretch which slowed many of the runners down as they passed the 15 Acres on the right and the Papal Cross on the left. The race then turned left on to Chesterfield Avenue again for a long stretch with a gradual incline. It then turned left on to the Ordnance Survey Road again before finishing on the Furze Road.
The first male home for Lucan Harriers was Gavin Nolan at 42.31 followed by Roger Griffin (42.51) and David Jones (50.38). The first female home was Fit 4 Life's Mary Lynch at 53.30, recording a PB. She was followed by Kim Jones (59.48) and Avril Feeney (60.06). Kate Cooney and Laura McManus crossed the finish line together marking their first 10km race followed closely by Marta Cieniuch recording a PB, Niamh Crosbie and Rosemary Gaine (Rosemary recording a PB). Loretta Geissel sprinted the last 500 metres and crossed the line in style celebrating her first 10km. She was followed by Daragh Doyle who completed the Lucan Harriers representation at the Great Ireland Run, 2024.
Congratulations to all Lucan Harrier runners especially those who completed their first of many 10km. There was a rumour that champagne was opened to mark the occasion!
Dublin 2 Belfast Ultra
Eleanor O Neil ran from Dublin to Belfast for the Irish Cancer Society.173km, 29.55, 21st overall and 3rd lady home. 2.5k raised so far for the Irish cancer society.
LUCAN PITCH & PUTT CLUB
The Remembrance (36 Stableford Nett)
Sponsored by: Carroll's Gastro Pub 20 April 2024
Gents Overall Winner Dave Hayden II 93 Pts
Ladies Overall Winner Kathleen Grainger 83 Pts
Gents Class 1 Nett Winner Dermot Heffernan 90 Pts
Gents Class 1 Gross Winner Darren Kane 89 Pts
Gents Class 2 Nett Winner Noel Ryan 85 Pts
Gents Class 2 Gross Winner Tony Dunne 72 Pts [B18]
Gents Class 3 Nett Winner Sean Dillon 89 Pts
Gents Class 3 Gross Winner Ronnie Guinan 67 Pts [B18]
Ladies Class 1 Nett Winner Catherine Leonard 80 Pts [B6 of B18]
Ladies Class 1 Gross Winner Glenda Hoey 69 Pts
Ladies Class 2 Nett Winner Trish Tully 73 Pts
Ladies Class 2 Gross Winner Evelyn O'Gorman 50 Pts
Ladies Class 3 Nett Winner Maria Rooney 80 Pts
Ladies Class 3 Gross Winner Tess Donovan 39 Pts
Overall 18 Nett Winner Fergal Power 45 Pts [B6]
Presentation of our Remembrance Competition - Saturday 27th April 2024
Congratulations to all the prize winners in our Remembrance Competition our first major competition of the year. The presentation for this competition will be Saturday 27th April at 9.30pm. We will have music on the night so come along and join in the fun.
Thank you to our sponsor Carroll's Gastro Pub for your kind sponsorship which is very much appreciated.
New Members Welcome - Adults and Juveniles
Our Club is now open for membership. If you would like to join our Club please download an application form from the website and fill in the relevant details and return same, or email the secretary at info@lucanpitchandputt.com. Indeed you are more than welcome to call into the Club House and ask for any committee member who will be only too willing to discuss your enquiry; best time to call is on a Sunday from 10am
Full Zip Tops / Jackets / T-Shirts
Members please note that Dora Keane is the contact for the stock of our club zip tops / jackets and t-shirts.
Function Room for Hire
Please note that we have a function room for hire in the evenings from circa 5pm. Contact the secretary or email info@lucanpitchandputt.com for details of same, T&C apply.
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