Ratoath AC

05/09/2026

🌟 August round-up for our adult club members 🌟

It's been a busy summer for adult members of Ratoath AC. Training continues week on week, with mileage building for various upcoming races and events. Shout out to those who are getting stuck into their marathon block, making sure they get the long slow runs in, seen here having the all-important coffee and chat post-run ☕️

As always, we've had club representation at various road races throughout August. First up, well done to Audrey at the Inner City 5k, renowned for its high-energy party atmosphere! 🎊

Up next, kudos to Aaron and Elisa who ran the Carlingford 5k 💪🏼 a scenic route on a lovely summer's evening 🌞

On the road to Dublin marathon.. the Frank Duffy 10 mile provided a decent mid-block training race. Well done to Jenna and Craig on powering through the course in Phoenix Park 🙌🏼

Now on to half marathons, well done to Niamh at the Athy Half Marathon! A tough course with numerous out-and-backs 🥵 And to Edel running in her hometown in the BnM Tullamore Half Marathon. Glad at last for a drop of rain to take the edge off the end of a hot summer🌦 The course was well directed and very well supported. A challenging race but enjoyable nonetheless!🏃🏻‍♀️

We are geared up and ready to enjoy our upcoming Ratoath Half Marathon next weekend! Looking forward to seeing you all there🏅

05/09/2026

This time next week! 💥

For Full Race details https://www.ratoathhalf.ie

Thank you to our amazing Sponsors🙌

30/08/2026

✨A huge congratulations to Daniel De Antolin Rodriguez on his brilliant performance this weekend, representing Ireland at the Scottish Championships in Aberdeen Sports Village, Scotland.
Daniel secured an impressive 2nd place in the Triple Jump, taking home the silver medal with a best jump of 13.48m👏.
Congratulations Daniel and his Irish team on a great weekend.

Athletics Ireland Meath Athletics

26/08/2026

We in Ratoath AC would like to express our deepest sympathies and condolences to club coach and committee member Hugh Kelly and to his wife Joanne (coach) also to Laura and James club athletes and all the Kelly family on the recent passing of Hugh’s father Hugh snr.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

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The death has occurred of Hugh KELLY of Carlow Town, Carlow Ireland, on 25/08/2026. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

25/08/2026

Fantastic Results for Ratoath AC Athletes representing Meath at the Community Games National Finals.
A huge congratulations to all our fantastic Ratoath AC athletes who competed at the Community Games National Finals in Carlow over the weekend
🥈 Jayda Ozatlar: Silver in the U16 High Jump
🥈 Jack Meehan: Silver in the U16 High Jump, with a fantastic PB of 1.80m
🥉 Koah Lyons: Bronze in the U10 100m
🥉 Tristan Reid: Bronze in the U12 Ball Throw, with an amazing throw of 64.49m
Long Jump: Well done to Zara Collins and Sarah Ocampo on competing at the National Finals.
Relay Success
U10 Mixed Relay – 4th Place
Congratulations to Benas, Koah, Ella & Aliyah on a fantastic 4th place finish
U14 Girls Relay – 7th Place in the Final
Well done to Sheena Ocampo, Zara Collins, Lily Byrne and Sadhbh Fitzsimons.
U12 Girls Relay
Well done to Sarah Cleary, Sarah Ocampo, Maia Kelly & Sadie McDonald for representing Ratoath AC at the National Finals.
U16 Mixed 4 x 200m Relay – 3rd Place
Huge congratulations to Finn Carrigan, Lydia Jordan, Hannah Egan & Jason Giurgila on winning bronze!
A massive well done to every athlete who competed and made the Community Games National Finals is a fantastic achievement in itself.
Congratulations to all the athletes, coaches, families, volunteers and supporters who helped make such a memorable weekend possible.

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25/08/2026

Advanced Warning NOTICE
Traffic Disruption

We in Ratoath Athletic Club will host our annual Half Marathon on Saturday 12th September, starting at 9:00am at Fairyhouse Racecourse, with approx. 1,800 runners taking part.

Please note there will be temporary road restrictions (not full closures) as runners pass through the course. For anyone planning to travel on the roads during the guide times listed below, please do so with caution.
We also kindly ask that pets be kept indoors for their comfort and safety during the event.

Route & Timing (approx.):
• 08:55 – 09:10 Fairyhouse Rd (R155): closed both ways (15 mins for race start).
• 09:00 – 09:30 Caulstown.
• 09:20 – 10:30 Kilbride (via GFC & Sweeney’s).
• 09:30 – 10:45 Kilbride Rd.
• 09:45 – 11:15 Glascarn Lane.
• 10:00 – 11:30 Fairyhouse Rd (Stop/Go system in place).
Traffic management will include stewards, cones, and a Stop/Go system (R155, 1.5km) to keep runners and vehicles safely separated. Gardaí have been informed and will be present.
All debris will be cleared after the race

Fairyhouse racecourse will be busy throughout the morning as participants arrive and depart.
We sincerely thank all residents for their cooperation and support of this community event in aid of Ratoath Athletic Club Development.

Queries: [email protected]
Ratoath Athletic Club Committee

Thanks to our volunteers who have been out putting up the advanced warning signs over the last few days, Seamus O’Brien, David Donnelly, Emmet Doyle, Chris Murray, Ronnie Quigley & Willie Donohue.

21/08/2026

And they’re Off ! can you spot yourself in last years Start line? Keep watching It’s a long reel 🧐.
Only 3 weeks to go! Are you signed up and ready to get to the start line for this years Ratoath AC Half Marathon?

Sign up
👉https://www.ratoathhalf.ie

15/08/2026

150 spaces left !! Only 4 weeks to go until our Half Marathon on the 12th of September- don’t hang around this is your friendly reminder register now
Link in Bio
https://www.ratoathhalf.ie

Thank you to our Main Sponsors Rybo Sponsors Rybo Properties Ratoath Pharmacy & Global Home Improvements

10/08/2026

National League Premier Division Men’s Final
A fantastic 3rd place finish for our Ratoath AC’s Men’s Team, securing a place on the podium, an impressive 89 points were picked over the competition with lots of top performances produced at the National League Premier Division Final on Sunday, August 9th, at Morton Stadium.
Well done to all our athletes and coaches who contributed to this fantastic team result. A superb performance all round.
Full Results
2nd Long Jump Daniel De-Antolin-Rodriguez
3rd 110m Hurdles (1.067m) Emanuel Osas
3rd 1500m Walk Stephen Walsh
4th Shot Putt (7.26kg) Tim Puszczewicz
5th 400m Hurdles (0.991m) Hugo Watsham
8th Discus (2kg) Tim Puszczewicz
3rd 4x100m Relay Jack Meehan, Jesse Osas,Christopher Olatunde, Emmet Doyle
5th High Jump Jack Meehan
5th 1500m James Kellly
8th 400m Darragh Roache
1st Triple Jump Daniel De-Antolin-Rodriguez
7th Weight Throw (56lb) Emanuel Osas
6th 3000m SC (0.991m) Finn Donnelly
5th Javelin (800g) Hugh Kelly
2nd 200m Christopher Olatunde
5th 800m Cillian Conway
6th 5000m Ciaran Quinn
3rd 100m Jesse Osas
2nd 4x400m Relay A1 Hugo Watsham, James Kelly, Cillian Conway, Emmet Doyle

Meath Athletics Athletics Ireland

10/08/2026

Congratulations to our Women’s Team
A fantastic 2nd place finish for our Women’s Team in the National League Final Premier Division, scoring an impressive 105 points on Sunday at Morton Stadium.
Well done and congratulations to all our athletes and coaches who contributed to this result in the final track & field competition of the year. It was a superb all-round team performance to secure that 2nd spot.

Full Results:
5th High Jump Nicole Doherty
3rd 100m Hurdles (0.838m) Nicole Doherty
3rd 1500m Walk Teresa Doyle
3rd 400m Hurdles (0.792m) Oriana Knowd
3rd Long Jump Aliyah Whelan Tully
3rd 4x100m Relay: Aliyah Whelan Tully, Oriana Knowd, Alannah McNally, Nicole Doherty
4th 1500m Amelia Campbell
6th Pole Vault Alannah McNally
6th Shot Putt (4kg) Ada Hyrcza
5th Discus (1kg) Siobhéal Murray
DQ 400m Aisling Stratford
3rd 3000m Kyla Majara
1st 200m Lorena Harrison
4th Triple Jump Claire Rogers
3rd 800m Kayla Ryan
4th Weight Throw (28lb) Siobhéal Murray
6th Javelin (600g) Claire Rogers
1st 2000m SC (0.792m) Ellen Sheridan
3rd 100m Lorena Harrison
2nd 4x400m Relay Aliyah Whelan Tully, Nicole Doherty, Aimee Doherty, Aisling Stratford
Meath Athletics Athletics Ireland