15/09/2026
💚🏃♀️🏃🏃♂️Rathfarnham WSAF Weekly Round-Up
Another fantastic weekend of racing for Rathfarnham athletes, with strong performances across road and cross-country events.
🏃 Ratoath Half Marathon
A superb run from Dave Power, who claimed 3rd M40 in an impressive 74 minutes, with Matt Kane finishing just five seconds behind in another excellent performance. In the masters ranks, Tom Cuddy continued his outstanding form, taking 2nd M60 with a time of 89 minutes.
On the women's side, Catherine Kelly secured 3rd F60, adding another podium finish for the club.
Strong performances also came from Gavin Murphy, Michael Murphy, Sean McCarron, and Esther Lawlor, all contributing to a successful day for Rathfarnham.
🏃♂️ Lucan 5 Mile & Dublin Championships
The momentum continued on Sunday at the Lucan 5 Mile, which incorporated the Dublin Championships. Leading the charge were Daire Sullivan and Patrick MacGabhann, who finished 4th and 6th overall respectively, both clocking times of just over 26 minutes.
In the Dublin Championship categories, Edwin Keville delivered another top-class masters performance, finishing 2nd 🥈 M60, while Aisling O'Connor took 3rd 🥉 Dublin Female. Vanessa Sallier also earned a podium place, finishing 2nd 🥈 Dublin F55.
There were also strong runs throughout the field from Alex Fraser, Mick Stuart, and Sean Doyle.
To cap off an excellent day, Rathfarnham's men secured 2nd 🥈 place in the Dublin M50 Team Competition, underlining the club's strength and depth across the masters ranks.
🌟 Dublin Cross Country Leagues
Sunday also marked the opening round of the Dublin Cross Country Leagues in Donabate, with Rathfarnham's juvenile athletes making their first cross-country appearances of the season.
It was great to see such a large turnout of young athletes proudly representing the club. From the youngest competitors to the older juveniles, there was excellent effort, determination and enthusiasm on display throughout the day. Cross-country racing provides an important foundation for athletic development, and this first outing was a valuable opportunity to gain experience while enjoying the team atmosphere that makes these league events so special.
The commitment shown by athletes, coaches and parents alike made for a very positive start to the cross-country season, and we look forward to seeing the squad continue to develop over the coming weeks.
👏 A Special Thank You to Our Volunteers
A huge thank you goes to all the Rathfarnham volunteers who assisted at the Dublin Juvenile Cross Country Leagues in Donabate. These events simply could not happen without the support of volunteers who give up their time to help with course set-up, stewarding, officiating and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Volunteer support is an essential part of our sport and, as a club, our ability to participate in these competitions depends on members stepping forward to help. Your contribution allows our young athletes to race, develop and enjoy the cross-country season, and it is deeply appreciated by athletes, coaches, parents and the club as a whole.
Congratulations to everyone who raced and represented Rathfarnham so brilliantly this weekend. From podium finishes on the roads to the first outing of the season for our juvenile cross-country squad, it was a weekend that showcased the strength, depth and community spirit that makes Rathfarnham such a special club.
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