2018 News

2019 Fit4Life

Rathfarnham WSAF AC

Do you want to start running?

Have you started running and are interested in learning about club running?

Ever wanted to know what Intervals are or what a Tempo run is?

Then you need to come and join us for our Fit4Life Programme. It starts on Tuesday 29th January 2019 at 7.30pm and runs for 8 consecutive weeks.

It is only €30.00 which is payable online at CLICK HERE

https://www.athleticsrathfarnham.ie/membership/fit-for-life-membership.html

Fit4Life is suitable for everyone, men and women, of all abilities.

All you need is a pair of runners and lots of enthusiasm. We will teach you the rest!

Juvenile Training for 8 -12 year olds resumes after the summer break on Mon 10th & Weds 12th Sept, from 6:30 - 7:30pm in the grounds of Rathfarnham Castle.

By Owen McLoughlin

The South Dublin Primary Schools Cross Country took place in St. Enda’s Park on April 12^th. This was the 15^th year of the event and it has grown exponentially. There were over 300 in the girls’ race and 270 in the boys. The girls’ race is the largest of its kind in the country and is hosted by Rathfarnham WSAF AC and Scoil Mhuire NS, Ballyboden. Brian Rankin has kindly given sponsorship to this event in recent years. The girls’ race was won by Zoe Ritchie with her sister Jodie in 3^rd place. This was an incredible achievement as they were running against the best children in the county. Ryan O Neill was 3^rd in the boys’ race followed closely behind by Cathal Keogh in 4^th position. Both of their performances were excellent. Cathal was first scorer for his school (Ballyroan BNS) who took the gold team medals for the first time this century and wrested the trophy from St. Brigid’s Foxrock. Ryan contributed towards team silver for his school, St. Mary’s BNS (Grange Road). Thanks to the volunteer stewards from the club who gave of their time and to the staff of Scoil Mhuire who co-ordinated the whole event. All in all it was a great occasion with soft conditions underfoot!  

Some photos!            

Cathal Keogh in the red top!

Ryan O'Neill leads out 270 boys!

Zoe Richie leads out the girls!

Unfortunately tonight's Monday Juvenile training has had to be cancelled because there is still snow and ice in the park.

Saturday Track Training Session, which was to be at 11am in Tallaght has been cancelled due to the closure of the track because of the ice and snow.

In the interest of safety for all, PE in Clubhouse tomorrow, Thursday 1st March, has been cancelled. 
Keep up your exercises in front of the fire at home!!

Juvenile Training in Rathfarnham Castle on Wednesday 28th February 2018 is cancelled due to the snow!

Most of the adult section of the club attended the Rathfarnham WSAF AC  Annual dinner and Awards Ceremony for 2017 held at Grange Golf Club, Rathfarnham on Saturday 13th January 2018. Highlight of the evening was a delighted and ever popular Louis McCarthy receiving the O'Driscoll Cup for Athlete of the year. A great and late night was had by all!

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