The origins of racing ‘The Triangle’ in Clongowes, while hardly lost in the mists of time, are certainly unclear. It is such an obvious course that it is likely that boys ran and raced it as long as boys have run and raced in Clongowes. As regards the modern event, Fr Bruce Bradley, in The Clongownian, 1994, points out that ‘an idea mooted by Fr Liam O’Connell during his headmastership was brought to fruition [this year] by Mr Brian O’Keeffe: races round the “triangle” of front and back avenues for all-comers within each line.’
The latest running of the race took place on Tuesday, 20th April in gloriously sunny weather and – while none of Jack O’Leary’s records was threatened – there was nonetheless a very competitive atmosphere. Congratulations to all who took part in a very enjoyable event and many thanks to Mr Shane Heslin and all the staff members who made themselves available on the night to ensure the success of what has become a notable occasion in the ongoing history of Clongowes.
2016 TRIANGLE RESULTS
Third Line (Record Jack O’Leary 2012 – 7.17.40)
1st Michael Spillane 7.47
2nd Chris Martin 8.28
3rd Charlie O’Reilly 8.34
Lower Line (Record Jack O’Leary 2013 – 6.54.00)
1st Stephen McAleese 7.36
2nd Andrew Hanley 7.55
3rd Dan Beggs 8.35
Higher Line (Record Jack O’Leary 2015 – 06.38.40)
1st Christian Casey 7.35
2nd Charlie Coonan 7.42
3rd Stephen Gildea 7.52
