Clonliffe Harriers
Clonliffe Harriers is a
The grounds originally formed part of Santry Court and were leased by the club from 1956 by Grangegorman Mental Hospital.
The club has top-class international coaches in all disciplines and a lively training programme for all levels. The club competes during the winter in cross country and road events. This involves all ages from under 10 to senior, veterans and all standards.
Notable members
Clonliffe Harriers has been home to many nationally and internationally renowned athletes, in both track and field disciplines and cross-country.
Achievements
Clonliffe has won the National Senior Cross-Country Title more often than any other club, winning in:2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2000, 1992, 1991, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1984, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1977 and 1976. They have been runners up in: 2002, 2001, 1996, 1993, 1990, 1985, 1983 and 1972.
- National Road Relay (Senior Men) Champions: 2006
- National Half Marathon (Senior Men) Champions: 2006
- National Marathon (Ladies) Champions: 2004, 2005
- National Ladies Intermediate Cross-Country Champions: 2005
- National Senior Cross Country Championships: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003.
- National Junior Cross Country Championships: 2009, 1983
National Track & field League:2009, 2008
Clonliffe 2 Mile
Clonliffe hosts the oldest road race in Ireland, the 'Clonliffe 2 mile', which takes place through Glasnevin every April.
It is sponsored by Kavanagh's Pub on Prospect Square, locally known as "The Grave Diggers". Traditionally, and currently, the race starts at the Bottom of the Hill Pub on Main Street in Finglas. The runners run up past Clearwater Shopping Centre, past Glasnevin Cemetery and down to The Grave Diggers in Glasnevin. This race has been run every year since the late 1800s.