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Huge congratulations to DCH stalworth, Declan Walsh, who celebrated his 90th birthday last week.

Declan, who wore the Dublin City Harriers singlet with pride for many, many years first appears in our Club History in 1953 finishing 3rd in a club race then 3rd in that year’s Dublin Novice Championships. He finished 4th in the National Junior Cross Country Championships in 1956 and 2nd in the Dublin Senior Cross Country Championships the same year. His exploits are far too numerous to list here (his name appears 113 times in our Club History from 1957!) but it should be mentioned that in his later years, he medalled at National, European and World Masters championships. He also served on our club committee a number of times, including a stint as Captain and two as Vice Captain.

Suffice to say it would be hard to beat Declan’s contribution to our club and to Irish athletics over the years.

Tue 18th Apr Bogies at 4 for anyone who’s free. Everyone else HITW at 7.

Thur 20th Apr 5pm group meet at HITW. Everyone else 7 pm at HITW.
Sprints group check with coach on Tuesday night as might be a different plan for Thursday.

Huge thanks to everyone who helped out at the race in the Park today. Unfortunately the race went the wrong way and ended up short. Very disappointing for everyone but nobody died and life will go on regardless!

Congrats to DCH’s Dermot Nagle who was elected a life Vice President of Athletics Ireland at the 2023 congress. Well deserved recognition of dedicated service to athletics in Ireland! 👏🏻👏🏻

Sat 15th Apr Dunboyne track meet at 9.30 everyone. No training on Sunday 16th due to our hosting of the Great Ireland run in the Phoenix park.

Sun 16Apr all athletes who are born 2010 and older meet at the HITW at 8.30 to help at the race( on bikes if you have one). Edel and Shane will bring you over to where you are needed to help at the race. Any adults who havnt been assigned jobs come directly over to finish area on the furze road for 9am. All help appreciated from parents and older siblings.
Race starts at 10. Thank you,
Further updates on Monday.

Tue 11th April HITW 10.30 everyone
Thur 13th April meet at the Bogies st 10.30 everyone. Phoenix park is closed on Thur due to the Biden visit.