Chairperson

Chris joined DFR in 2024, serving as an Ambassador for the first year and was on the committee for the second year. He was elected Chairperson in 2026 and has competed in everything from 5k’s to the Dublin Marathon, as well as being a 4 time silver medallist for swimming in the Gay European Games.

Club Secretary

Brian joined DFR in 2023 and has been running for many years. He also enjoys tennis, has a passion for choral singing, and is a member of three choirs including a choral society, a Dublin-based chamber choir and a church choir. He is now currently serving his second term as Club Secretary.

Treasurer

An active member of DFR who combines distance running with CrossFit and a strong interest in performance data. He takes a structured approach to training and enjoys helping others set clear, achievable goals. On the committee, he values organisation, transparency, and creating a supportive environment.

Membership Officer

Cathal is a long time member of the club and has a passion for long term development. He is an avid track and Cross Country runner, as well as having a keen interest in club sustainability and organisational effectiveness.

Social Officer

Gillian joined in 2017 and won the Newcomer of the Year award that year. She is behind all of our social media & events and looks forward to showcasing our achievements online as well as organising some great events for the year ahead. Fun, positive and a splash of cheekiness sums up Gillian well!

Training & Development Officer

John joined 3 years ago to reconnect with running and find a social community. Since then he has become an active volunteer and helped with coaching the Couch to 5K Programme. He is looking forward to helping club members enjoy training and reach their goals in the year ahead.

Training & Development Officer

Dee joined DFR in 2018 and has since competed in events from 1500m on track up to Marathon. Dee previously led the Women’s Meet & train, as well as the Ambassador programme.

Women in Sport Officer

Anne Marie has been an integral part of the club for many years, with a passion for equality amongst women members, helping them integrate in to all areas of DFR.

Pride Run & Outreach Director

Paul joined the club in 2024. He won Advocate of the Year shortly after joining and directed the 2025 Pride Run before joining the committee. He has 20 years experience in various volunteer LGBT advocacy roles.