Feb 4, 2012 [Noel Guiden]
Clonliffe star 400m man Brian Gregan is in the USA this week with DCU. In last night`s heats of the New Balance Indoor Collegiate Invitational at The Armory, New York,he posted the second fastest 400 of the night 47.29 to coast into today`s final. Meanwhile back in Dublin Becky Woods` preparations for the National Cross country are well on track after a comfortable win in the North County Farmers BHAA Cross country 2.5m at Balheery Park, Swords running a time of 15.57 almost half a minute clear of second. Great runs also here by Joyce O`Hare, after last week`s 5 mile pb, in 4th, Sinead Hartnett 8th and making a welcome return to racing Rachel McBride 20th.. In the men`s 5 mile Anthony Malone was 26th, Tom Sherlock 36th and Eoin "The Real Thing" Murray 37th. - MORE....

Feb 4, 2012 [Noel Guiden]
Clonliffe 400m hurdler Sarah Woods was in action last night for DCU Mercy in her other sport pursuit basketball in the televised Super League National Cup Final from the National Basketball Arena. Unfortunately DCU could not repeat their winning performance of last year and were well beaten by University Limerick. Hard luck Sarah.

Feb 3, 2012 [Noel Guiden]
Clonliffe Harrier Mark Bermingham is a fully qualified Sports Injury Therapist Available with preferential rates for Clonliffe members & Grand prix participants who require a sports injury treatment or just a massage. - MORE....

Feb 3, 2012 [Martin Treacy]
Draw Date: 2nd February 2012 - MORE....

Feb 2, 2012 [Pamela Cooper Ladies_Captain]
This Sunday the 5th Feb will see our ladies team travel to Roscommon for the National Intermediate Cross-Country. With a noted number of athletes not taking part for varoius reason we only have a team of four competing Marie Byrne, Joyce O'Hare, Tara Whyte and Kerry Page. Best of luck ladies!!!

Feb 2, 2012 [Noel Guiden]
Joe Cooper has announced the Clonliffe men`s team that travels to Roscommon for Sunday`s Woodies DIY National Intermediate Cross Country which will take place in Lough Key Forest Park. It looks like a good team well capable of featuring at the business end of things. The team includes Mark McDonald who was the club`s top finisher in 2nd place in the Dublin Intermediate when the Clonliffe team finished 2nd behind old rivals Raheny Shamrocks and Jamie Rossiter, the Dublin Novice champion, who has been showing very good form in recent weeks. James Kevans is also one to watch along with a now almost fully fit Larry Brady who`ll be very keen to put the last 24 months of persisent injury behind him. - MORE....

Feb 2, 2012 [Maurice Ahern]
The third running of the Dylan Ahern Memorial 5K Steeplechase takes place in Malahide Castle (castle field car park) on Saturday 11th February at 12.00. The lap contains a number of features that will make this a demanding test. On each lap athletes will have to contend with Dylan's Ditch and a number of testing jumps. - MORE....

Feb 1, 2012 [Noel Guiden]
The final Leinster qualifier took place early this afternoon at DCU`s sports grounds, St. Claires, Ballymun Road with places on the start line for the Leinsters in Santry next Wednesday at stake. The club had a large number of athletes in action for their schools and it`s pleasing to report on some excellent showings by the boys and girls. It was thankfully another lovely late Winter day the rain of previous days was clear and although the going was soft in places it held up superby. Our first athletes in action were two of our girls in the minor race both ran very well indeed in their first North Leinsters with Alanah Cooley making safe passage to next week`s race finshing a very credible 12th with Amy McGrath not far off qualification in 19th place. Next up was Laura Tuite in the Junior race with a very solid performace to finish 11th and also make it through to the Leinsters. - MORE....

Jan 31, 2012 [Noel Guiden]
Three of the club`s top athletes travelled to Austria for this evening`s Vienna Indoor Classic at the Dusika-Hallen Stadium. Leah Moore had a super run in the 60m setting a new PB of 7.70. Ciaran Mackey expressed himself disappointed with his run in the 400m after running 50 seconds dead. Conor Healy had a very good outing after his month`s warm weather training in South Africa running 3.49.48 in the 1500m. A great start for all three.

Jan 29, 2012 [Noel Guiden] - (Updated Jan 31, 2012)
A good weekend for Clonliffe athletes home and away. First off in weekend action was David Flynn in his first outing for Arkansas State Univerity at Friday`s Razorback Invitational Indoor in Fayetteville where he placed 3rd in his 1 Mile heat in 4.15.43 in a blanket finish for places 2 to 4 being seperated by fractions of a second. Also Stateside Grahan Mahon back at Clarkes University got his 2012 indoor season off to a solid enough start placing 5th in the Mile at yesterday`s Sparton Open, University of Dubuque in a time of 4.41.39. Back home there were excellent runs by Clonliffe athletes in the John Treacy 10 Mile in Dungarvan today. Gary O`Hanlon continued his build up to the National Cross Country this day four weeks with a superb run clocking a time of 49:46 in finishing 3rd. One place behind and pushing Gary all the way in 50:20 was Brian McMahon. An excellent run also from Declan Power running a PB of 54:05 and a PB also from Kirean Murphy of 61:50 as the Clonliffe men took the team prize. There was a particularly fine run by Ailish Malone 4th in the women`s race in an excellent PB of 58:37. Both Gary and Ailish as a result have been invited to join the Marathon Mission Squad. - MORE....

Jan 30, 2012 [Pamela Cooper Ladies_Captain]
Congratulations to Ailish Malone formely (McDermott) on a great run in Dungarvan yesterday setting herself a new PB over the ten mile race.....Well Done!!!

Jan 27, 2012 [Noreen Keane]
Draw date Thursday 26th January 2012 - MORE....

Jan 26, 2012 [Noel Guiden]
The qualifiers for the all Ireland schools commenced today at wet and wild Phoenix Park with the West Leinster schools. Mick Fogarty rerports that Clonliffe athletes ran well today to negotate safe passage to the Leinsters in santry on February 8th. Sally Aherne (Holly Faith, Glasnevin) ran very well to finish an excellent 5th place in the junior girls race. Rachel Murray (Castleknock) also placed 5th in the Inter girls. In the inter boys Ryan Cleary (Belvedere) now a noted race walker took to the country to finish 7th while in the senior boys race two of Joe cooper`s junior squad ran well Fintan Doherty (Castleknock College) 3rd and Eoin McCullogh (Belvedere) 6th. Next Wednesday will see more of the club`s athletes in schools action in the North Leinsters in St. Claire`s Ballymun Road.

Jan 25, 2012 [Noreen Keane]
The weekly club lotto support race prizes, travel and other athletic assistance to juveniles, seniors, masters athletes of Clonliffe Harriers A.C. We encourage all our members to play the Clonliffe Harriers A.C. Lotto. - MORE....

Jan 25, 2012 [The Committee]
This is an important notice to all members of Clonliffe Harriers, athletes and coaches. It will be recalled that as a result of concerns expressed at the club’s AGM in November the Committee acting in accordance with the body of the members at the AGM moved to prohibit the use of iPods/headsets on the track in the Morton Stadium during Clonliffe training times with immediate effect, December 7th. The Committee are concerned that the use of headsets continues. The decision to ban their use was introduced on a pure health and safety grounds basis. In particular there is a danger of a young athlete, please remember that some of Glady`s group are only 8/9 years of age, being injured by an athlete who cannot hear a warning call. Likewise the field eventers are training on the infield and the consequences of not being able to hear a warning shout ought to be obvious to all. Please note it is prohibited to use iPods or personal headsets during Clonliffe training time on the indoor or outdoor track or on the infield. All Clonliffe coaches are requested to notify their athletes accordingly and to refuse access to the track to any Clonliffe athlete failing to observe this. Members should also please also note that committee members have been instructed to advise any athlete availing of such devices to immediately cease their use during Clonliffe training times. This has been imposed to ensure the health and safety of all Clonliffe Harriers athletes and your co-operation would be very much appreciated.

Jan 24, 2012 [Noel Guiden]
Fergie Keenan is starting his next series of Strenght Ball Core Training Classes on Friday next the 27th @ 7.30pm in the clubhouse hall. The cost is €60. for the 6 weeks. To book contact Frgie on 0879706848 or fergus@keenanfitness.com.

Jan 23, 2012 [Tom Monks]
In order to avoid any (more) confusion regarding eligibilty for particular age categories I would be grateful if Masters athletes would email me with their date of birth and age category (i.e. O/40, O/50 etc.) at tom_monks@health.gov.ie. - MORE....

Jan 23, 2012 [Noel Guiden ]
Yesterday’s Club Cross Country Championships held in Santry Demesne Parkland, was a truly great club day as for the first time the juvenile club championships took place alongside the senior championship – the result being over 100 club athletes taking part in the proceedings. To cap a memorable day the presentation of prizes was made by our guest of honour European Cross Country Champion Fionnuala Britton. - MORE....

Jan 23, 2012 [Noel Guiden ]
After the presentations were made in the Club Championships the presentation of prizes was made to the winners of the 2011 Clonliffe Grand Prix Series and also presentations were made to the winners of various club races held as part of the Grand Prix Series over the latter end of the series. Maurice Ahern made presentations of the ten mile club championship and Ahern Cup. Maurice presented the Ahern Cup to the club ten mile champion Darren Reilly. A presentation was also made by Maurice to Ernie Ramsey 2nd and Phillip O’Doherty 3rd and in the handicap to Phillip O’Doherty and Paddy Tuite. - MORE....

Jan 22, 2012 [Noel Guiden]
At the Woodies DIY National Junior Indoor championships held in Nenagh today Clonliffe high jumper Andrew Heeney got his 2012 year off to a perfect start winning the National title with an excellent jump of 1.90m. In the 60m there was a great Clonliffe battle as Patrick O`Connor finished 2nd in 7.00 with Keith Pike 3rd in 7.1. Meanwhile at yesterday`s AAI Indoor Games at the same venue Andrew Jenkinson was 6th in the 1,000m in 2.38.1.

Jan 19, 2012 [Noel Guiden ]
There were a number of Clonliffe athletes in action for their schools at yesterday’s DCU Invitational held in St. Claire’s, Glasnevin. Joseph Hession was in outstanding form in the minor boys race with another battling performance as he took a prestigious win for St. Aidan’s. Joseph was well backed up by his Clonliffe team-mates Sean Carrig who ran very well to finish 9th and Keith Hodson in 31st as the St. Aidan’s Squad took the win. - MORE....

Jan 19, 2012 [Noel Guiden ]
Three Clonliffe squads headed to Wales last weekend for the Cardiff Cross Country challenge, part of the McCain UK Cross Country Series: The Men’s Junior Cross Country Squad, Women’s Junior Cross Country Squad and a division of the Men’s Senior Cross Country Squad. By all accounts it proved to be an extremely worthwhile exercise presenting the athletes an excellent bonding opportunity and some top class athletics. - MORE....

Jan 17, 2012 [GP Committee]
2011 Grand Prix series presentation takes place on Sunday after the club XC championships in the clubhouse bar. There are prizes for some individual races in the series to be distributed too. Prize winners please make sure that they are in attendance. The championships get underway at 12.00 with the Juveniles cross country, the junior/senior and masters takes place at 1.00pm

Jan 17, 2012 [Noel Guiden]
There were golden performances by Clonliffe Master athletes at the National Masters Indoor Championships held in Nenagh on Sunday last January 15th. The athletes bringing home a magnificent haul of eight medals including five golds. - MORE....

Jan 8, 2012 [Noel Guiden]
The Clonliffe Master men where in action today in St. Anne`s Park, Raheny for the Dublin Masters Cross Country. Once again the weather continued to be kind as the race was held in perfect conditions, not a drop of rain and temperatures of 10 plus. The underfoot conditions were perfect despite recent rain as the course wound it`s way through the Raheny woodland, indeed many athletes left the spikes in the gear bag and opted for flats, not bad for Dublin in January. Declan Power ran an impressive race through out and was involved in a titanic battle with Raheny`s Mick Trainer. Trainer, however, is as strong as an ox and on home turf was never going to be beaten as Declan finished in his wake 2nd in the race, and 1st O/40. Gold also for Pat Bonass in the O/65 as he adds yet another Dublin medal to his vast collection. An excellent run also by Clonliffe Master Athlete of the year Philip O`Doherty taking O/50 bronze in 16th place overall. Good runs also by Eoin Murray 20th, Kieran Murphy 32nd, Dave Dunwoody 48th, Tom Monks 51st and Alan Worrall 59th. It is, however, disappointing to report than there were no Clonliffe lady masters in action on a day when there was a record entry for a Dublin Master`s Championship. - MORE....

Jan 8, 2012 [Noel Guiden]
Athletics Leinster held it`s annual Leinster Star Awards last night at a dinner in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow. It was a special night for Clonliffe`s Ian Guiden and his family as Ian was this year`s recipient of the Male Juvenile Dublin Athlete of the year for 2011 presented to him by Dublin County Board Chairman Pat Hooper. The award was in recognition of Ian`s achievements in 2011 which included National U/18 3,000m silver, National inter county cross country U/18 team gold, and international honours over the country, on the mountains and on the track.

Jan 4, 2012 [Tom Monks]
The Dublin Masters XC is on in St. Annes Park this Sunday at 1.30pm (Mens Race). The following names have been given to the Captain for entry. Declan Power, Jeremy Chapman, Philip O'Doherty, Eoin Murphy, Kiernan Murphy, Alan Worrel, Paddy Tuite, Pat Bonass, George Maybury, David Dunwoody and Tom Monks.

Jan 3, 2012 [Noel Guiden]
With the turn of the year to Olympic year and before the 2012 action gets underway clonliffeharriers.com looks back over Clonliffe’s 125 celebration year month by month – 2011 another excellent year in the history of Clonliffe Harriers A.C. - MORE....

Jan 3, 2012 [Noel Guiden]
The Club Cross Country Championships will take place in Santry Demesne on Sunday the 22nd of January. The club captains intend to make this a club cross country day. Proceedings will get underway at 12 noon with the juvenile cross country championships, these will be followed at 1 p.m. by the combined junior/senior/master championships for woman followed by the men’s championships. Further detail soon, however, in the meantime maybe all juvenile and senior members would note the time and date in the their diaries.

Jan 3, 2012 [Juvenile Captain]
Training for all the club’s juvenile athletes, not already back in training at this stage, resumes on Thursday night the 5th of January at 7 p.m. The club also appeals to parents dropping off juvenile athletes for training to please avoid using the Clonliffe gate but rather to avail of gate number 1. The continued use of the Clonliffe gate is leading to major traffic congestion problems, the car-park at the Clonliffe clubhouse has only limited capacity and if parents are dropping children and then attempting to do a u-turn to go back out the same gate, which is only wide enough for a single vehicle it means that cars trying to get into the Clonliffe car-park are backed up along the main Swords road. The Gardaí have previously drawn the Committee’s attention to this problem, not only is it a serious public safety risk but more importantly it is your children who are at risk. The Committee, therefore, repeats its previous request that all drop-offs be made via gate number 1. If of course you are staying in the stadium to watch your child training you are more than welcome to avail of the Clonliffe gate. The Committee appeals for your co-operation on this most important issue.

Jan 3, 2012 [The Committee]
Membership renewals are now due during the month of January. Members might please note that as passed at the club’s AGM the following subscriptions apply for membership of Clonliffe Harriers: - MORE....

Jan 3, 2012 [The Committee]
Can you please bring all your used batteries to the club for recycling, there are two boxes on the right hand side as you walk in the club door. - MORE....