IN WHICH WE HAVE WITCHES, WHICH IS TO SAY, ALL PART OF THE FUN OF HALLOWE’EN AT YOUR LOCAL PARKRUN, PLUS WE HAVE VISITORS FROM ABROAD, AND GET BACK TO A LITTLE BIT OF RUNNING… Last weekend, Saoirse’s niece and her girlfriend came over and as is tradition, we took them up to the Salmon … More Back at it
“According to his Life, Declán is reposed in the Lord at his monastery in Ardmore and was subsequently buried there. His feast day in the martyrologies is 24 July.[1][10] A Middle Irish note added to the Félire Óengusso, which is of no historical value, tells that Declán was responsible for introducing rye (Irish secal, from Latin secale) into Ireland.[21][22]St Declan’s Stone on Ardmore beach; … More St. Declan’s Way, Declan’s way
Yeah, yeah, I’ve used that click bait before. And rather than labour the gag which isn’t that funny really, I’ll spill the beans now, just as I did when I finished my 27th parkrun yesterday. As I sucked air into my lungs between the finish chute and tally scanner, I said to the guy in … More The secret to getting fast times
It was a week of marathons and park runs. Last Monday, the Dublin Marathon took place. It was a tough day for the runners. One of my mates from the fire service was taking part, and the day before – Sunday – was absolutely perfect for a run: calm, bright, no rain, no wind… Sadly, the following day … More Oíche Shamhna Shona Daoibh!
