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12 Mar 2026

Ronnie Delaney honoured by Naas AC

Naas AC marked the 50th anniversary of Ronnie Delaney's brilliant gold medal win in Melbourne

Ronnie Delaney honoured by Naas AC

Ronnie Delaney, centre, at a 50th anniversary dinner held by Naas AC in 2016 in Lawlor's Hotel, Naas. Photo: Adrian Melia

Ronnie Delaney was honoured by Naas Athletic Club, on his return home from the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, where he won a gold medal in the 1,500m.

Fifty years later (2016) and Naas Athletic Club held a 50th anniversary dinner in Lawlor's Hotel, Naas, attended by Ronnie Delaney, along with members of Naas Athletic Club.

Pictured above at the anniversay dinner are Chris Glennon, Michael Grogan, Ronnie Delaney, Charlie Byrne, Stan Hickey.  Photo: Adrian Melia

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