The penultimate race in the current Grand Prix Series, the Irwin Cup, takes place on Saturday 7th November 2026 in the Trinity Sports Ground, Santry Avenue,
at 10 a.m. This is a 6km race and runners can check in from 9:30 a.m. Race bibs should be worn. The race is sponsored by Paul and Jean Dunne. A prize giving will take place immediately after the race.
The Irwin Cup Cross Country Race dates from 1932 and commemorates, Bertie Irwin, one of the Clonliffe’s finest athletes to wear the black and amber. During his running career Bertie held national track titles for over 1 mile and 4 miles. In 1920 he became Conliffe’s 5th Olympian making the 5000m Final in Antwerp coming 12th.
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The final race in the current Grand Prix Series, the Horan Cup 6 Miles, is scheduled to take place on Saturday 21st November 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This race will also take place in the Trinity Sports Ground.