The Oman Cup

Oman. The Oman Cup attracted the cream of Dublin and Leinster Middle Distance stars. It was run from the Ashtown gate to the Gough Monument in the Phoenix Park.

The Legendary and Notoriously Fast Dash of 2 miles 234 yards down the centre of the Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland on New Years Day which was hosted By "Dublin City Harriers" and Named after a founder of the club John J. Although Initially Dominated by Dublin Clubs a Major Surprise Occurred in 1961 when the Cup left the capital for the first time and headed to Drogheda with the Lourdes Athletic Clu

Great Ireland Run - 12 April 2026 - Register Today!

10/02/2026

The Great Ireland Run 10K. The origins of the race date from 1953 when the Oman Cup, a race over the length of Chesterfield Avenue, from Castleknock Gate to Zoo Corner, a distance of 2 miles 234 yards was staged to honour an iconic member of Dublin City Harriers, John Oman. Eamonn Coghlan holds the record at 8 mins 51 secs.

In recent times the race has been run over 10k

Great Ireland Run - 12 April 2026 - Register Today! The Great Ireland Run is back in the Phoenix Park! This year, take on the 10k distance and

Death Notice of Terry O'Connor (Castleknock, Dublin) | rip.ie

03/02/2025

Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of the late great Terry O' Connor.

"Hi all, just a little note to the group to inform you of the passing of our Dad and former DCH athlete plus multiple Oman Cup winner Terry O’Connor(88)

He passed away peacefully this morning with his family by his side
RIP Terry" (from his son Brian)

Death Notice of Terry O'Connor (Castleknock, Dublin) | rip.ie The death has occurred of Terry O'Connor of Castleknock, Dublin Ireland, on 03/02/2025. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

21/04/2024

Family time in the Phoenix Park Dublin. Possibly the Polo grounds and I'm thinking, in their Sunday best, the running shoes must be in the briefcase.
John F. Oman and Son Bob and Grandson Sean. Johnny Oman looks tall in this photo!