Philip Richards wins 2024 Walker Cup


On a dry calm autumnal Thursday evening 3rd October, the 2024 Walker Cup was held on the track in Morton Stadium. Twenty six runners contested this year’s event which was first held in 1966. Sean Doran chalked up another impressive victory taking the lead from the start and finishing in first place in a time of 00:20:19. Anto Doran made a welcome return to the track coming second in a time of 00:22:20. Ger Redmond of Coolock AC ran an impressive race coming third in 00:22:41.  Catherine Harvey was the first woman home completing the 16 lap course in a time of 00:27:36. Eimear Griffin was second in 00:28:21 with Deirdre Fitzsimons third with a time 00:29:30. 

Grand Prix result: In the Grand Prix the winner of the Walker Cup handicap was the ever popular Philip Richards who ran impressively throughout the 16 laps to finish in a time 00:27:38. Declan Murray put in a strong performance to come in second in 00:30:03. And in third place was the birthday boy Kevin Sheehy finishing strongly in 00:28:42.Congratulations to all three. 

A prizegiving ceremony took place in the Clonliffe Clubhouse after the race where a delighted Philip Richards was presented with the Walker Cup. A big thank you to all who took part and those who officiated. Many thanks to Gladys, Pamela and Evan for the post-race refreshments.  

Upcoming races: 10 Mile Club Championship/Ahern Cup – Malahide – 11am Saturday 12th October 2024

Clonliffe 2 Mile – Glasnevin – 10.30am Sunday 20th October 2024 (full details Clonliffe web site – note earlier start time) 

Pat Bonass RIP: It was with great sadness that we learned recently of the passing of our dear colleague Pat Bonass after a long illness which he bore with dignity and fortitude. Pat was the long term sponsor of the club 10,000 championship for the Bonass Trophy. As a mark of respect this year’s 10,000m, due to be held in the week he died,  was deferred.  

The GP Committee are in the process of rearranging a date for this race in consultation with  Pat’s family who wish to attend on the night. The revised date will be announced shortly and colleagues will have an opportunity to pay tribute to Pat’s memory.Go Raibh Suaimhneas Síoraí Air.   

Wlaker Cup 2024 –  Race Result

NoBib NoFirst nameSurnameActual time
131SeanDoran00:20:19
230Anthony Doran00:22:20
347DavidGibbons00:22:41
411GerRedmond00:23:54
570Colm Lundy00:25:18
616Dave Commiskey00:25:22
74SteveBarnes00:25:26
865TimLaurent00:25:50
96MickBermingham00:26:36
10116ShaneRooney00:27:12
1155Catherine Harvey00:27:36
12113PhilipRichards00:27:38
13112Dave Reilly00:28:10
1445AlanFowler00:28:14
1591Tom Monks00:28:17
1650Eimear Griffin00:28:21
17119KevinSheehy00:28:42
1843DeirdreFitzsimons00:29:30
1995ClodaghMoriarty00:29:36
2096Declan Murray00:30:03
2185Frank McLoughlin00:30:10
2213Peter Cahill00:30:32
2378AineMcCann00:31:10
2439JeanDunne00:31:17
2597Anthony O’Brien00:31:34
2663JakeKernan00:34:54