Team Ireland marathon runner, Mick Clohisey (Raheny Shamrock A.C.) looked in great form as he strided across the finish line to win today’s SSE Airtricity Fingal 10K. Clohisey finished with a time of 30 minutes and 24 seconds to defend his 2015 title; 21 seconds ahead of second placed Brendan Hargraves of DSD (30:46) with Kilkenny’s Brian Maher coming in third in 31:02. In … [Read more...]
With 100 days to the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon, runners prepare with Fingal 10K
Today marks 100 days to go until runners will line up for the 2016 SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon. In the lead up, this Sunday 24th July, nearly 4,000 runners, joggers, and walkers will take part in the second event of the SSE Airtricity Race Series, the Fingal 10K in Swords. The 10 kilometre route builds on last month’s Irish Runner 5 Mile in the Phoenix Park, gradually … [Read more...]
SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon unveils Commemorative Medal
2FM’s Breakfast Republic host Keith Walsh, Olympic Marathon qualifiers Lizzie Lee and Mick Clohisey alongside Paralympic qualifier and 2015 wheelchair race winner, Patrick Monahan today launched the 2016 SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon and Race Series at Kilmainham Gaol. As part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme the 2016 SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon will … [Read more...]
Gemechu and Lehonkova take SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon Titles
Alemue Gemechu from Ethiopa was first across the line today to claim the 2015 SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon with a time of 02:14:02. Gemechu manged to shake off the challenge of fellow Ethiopians Asfa Bekele and Kenyans Francis Ngare, Freddy Sittuk and last year’s winner, Eliud Too. The five international runners formed the leading pack until the 25th mile, when Gemechu broke … [Read more...]
Olympic Athlete Sonia O’Sullivan to Run Dublin Marathon for Irish Guide Dogs
Olympic medallist Sonia O’Sullivan will run the Dublin Marathon on 26th October in aid of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Today the charity called on the public to challenge themselves to join #TeamSonia by volunteering to run the marathon with her. Irish Guide Dogs works to help persons who are blind or vision impaired and families of children with autism to … [Read more...]
SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon in partnership with Fingal County Council launches their KiDSMARATHON initiative ahead of their upcoming event
SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon along with Fingal County Council has officially announced their KiDSMARATHON initiative which is aimed at 6th class students in Fingal primary schools. KiDSMARATHON is a running programme developed by New Zealand Olympian, Rod Dixon, to encourage children to embrace healthy and active lifestyles while also promoting the benefits of physical … [Read more...]
SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon seeks 2015 Lord Mayor’s Medal recipient nominations
SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon organisers and the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Críona Ní Dhálaigh are seeking nominations for the 2015 “Lord Mayor’s Medal”. The “Lord Mayor’s Medal” was introduced in 2011 as a way for the Lord Mayor’s office to acknowledge the outstanding achievement of everyone who takes part in the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon. The specially commissioned … [Read more...]
Eoin O’Callaghan claims top spot out of 8,570 participants at the SSE Airtricity Dublin Half Marathon
Eoin O'Callaghan took the honours in this year’s SSE Airtricity Dublin Half Marathon in an incredible time of 01:08:21. David Mansfield finished the race in second place in a time of 01:09:54 and he was followed closely by Barry Minnock in a time of 01:10:08. Over 8,570 runners, joggers and walkers took part in the event with nearly all of the participants being welcomed across … [Read more...]
SSE Airtricity Dublin Half Marathon marks the final Races Series Event of 2015
Following on from the success of last month’s SSE Airtricity Frank Duffy 10 Mile, the final event in the Dublin Race Series, the Dublin Half Marathon will take place this Saturday the 19thSeptember in the Phoenix Park with just over 8560 runners, joggers and walkers registered. The Dublin Half Marathon provides the perfect build up to the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon in … [Read more...]
Official charity partners for the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon 2015 announced
Deric Hartigan, 3e weather presenter and fitness fan extraordinaire has today announced Aware and Multiple Sclerosis Ireland as the official charity partners for the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon 2015. A field of 14,000 runners is expected for the event, which takes place on Bank Holiday Monday, October 26th next and entry is available online now at … [Read more...]