Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Results & Photos of the IMRA Clonmel Trail Half-Marathon - Sat 24th Feb 2024


In contrast to Sunday 25th, Saturday the 24th of February 2024 was a lovely Spring day and ideal conditions for the IMRA Clonmel Trail Half-Marathon. The photo above captures it nicely... a runner is heading back to the town of Clonmel with Slievenamon in the background.

There were 125 finishers in this trail half-marathon and the top 3 men & women were...

1 Enda Cloake 231 M 1 1:40:24 Slaney Olympic AC Wexford
2 Barry Hartnett 580 M40 1 1:42:33 Tipperary
3 Henry Browne 616 M40 2 1:47:24 West Muskerry AC Cork
1 Kealey Tideswell 435 F40 1 1:49:19 Clonmel AC Tipperary
2 Carol Finn 899 F35 1 2:01:59 Cork
3 Sorcha Kearney 229 F45 1 2:03:18 St. Finbarr's AC Cork

Full results HERE

Photos...

1) IMRA have a large gallery of photos HERE

Monday, February 26, 2024

Results of the Nenagh Half-Marathon & 10k - Sun 25th Feb 2024

The results for this one are a bit of a mess as all of the half marathon and 10k runners are listed in one set of results and it's obvious from the times that some people are listed in the wrong event.

The results can be found HERE

Results of the Adare 10k - Sun 25th Feb 2024

On a pretty wet day, a total of 799 runners took part in this years Adare 10k road race in Co Limerick.

Top 3 men & women...

 1 Niall SHANAHAN 31:34 5 M M40
2 Declan MOORE 31:42 1019 M MS
3 Karl FITZMAURICE 31:54 3 M MS
1 Carolyn HAYES 39:28 2 F FS
2 Pamela KIRBY 40:26 256 F F40
3 Clare COLEMAN 40:30 79 F FS

Full results HERE 

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Notice: IMRA Clonmel Trail Half-Marathon - Sat 24th Feb 2024


IMRA are holding a trail half-marathon on the hills to the south of Clonmel on Saturday 24th Feb 2024. Note that this one has a total ascent of 826m and would be suitable for someone who is comfortable doing 15-20 mile (25-32km) runs on the road.

Entry link... https://imra.ie/events/view/id/2422

DESCRIPTION: Clonmel Trail HM
COUNTY: Tipperary
DATE: Saturday 24th February, 2024
TIME:11:00
CLIMB (M):826
DISTANCE (KM):21.10
RACE MARKING: Only major junctions marked - Only major junctions marked
GPS ALLOWED: No
LEAGUES: Munster Half-Marathon League 
MANDATORY KIT: Level B - Standard - Waterproof jacket, Hat or buff, Gloves, Whistle, Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored, Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent. All runners must bring the above items to the race. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions etc., and clearly advised at Registration.
You should also have the means to carry all the kit in case required. Failure to have the required items may lead to you being denied entry to the race, or disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.
ENTRY CLOSES: Saturday 17th February 2024, 23:59
ENTRY COST:€25
ENTRY LIMIT:200

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Results of the IMRA Bansha Woods 8.5km trail race - Sun 4th Feb 2024

Carol Finn in second place

While the main focus on Sunday was on the Dungarvan 10-mile in Waterford, IMRA were holding an 8.5km trail race in Bansha Woods near Tipperary Town.

First 3 men & women...

1 Barry Twohig 893 M45 1 30:55 St. Finbar's AC Cork
2 Barry Hartnett 580 M40 1 32:47 Tipperary
3 Seán Quirke 968 M45 2 33:45 Bilboa AC Limerick
1 Kealey Tideswell 435 F40 1 35:46 Clonmel AC Tipperary
2 Carol Finn 899 F35 1 36:09 Cork
3 Catherine Fogarty 1825 F45 1 40:12 Tipperary

Full results HERE


Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Notice: IMRA Bansha Woods 8.5km Trail Race - Sun 4th Feb 2024


This IMRA trail race in Bansha Woods is a few kms to the south-east of Tipperary Town and is coming up on Sunday 4th February 2024. As with all IMRA events, annual membership of IMRA costing €10 is required for insurance reasons.

This one is 8kms long with 260m of ascent and would suit someone who can comfortable run 16k/10m on the roads.

DESCRIPTION: Bansha Woods
COUNTY: Tipperary
DATE: Sunday 4th February, 2024
TIME: 11:00
CLIMB (M): 260
DISTANCE (KM): 8.50
RACE MARKING: Route fully marked - Route fully marked
GPS ALLOWED: Yes
LEAGUES: Coillte Winter/Spring Trail League, Munster 

MANDATORY KIT: Level A - Basic - Showerproof, windproof jacket. All runners must bring the above items to the race. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions etc., and clearly advised at Registration. You should also have the means to carry all the kit in case required. Failure to have the required items may lead to you being denied entry to the race, or disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.

ENTRY CLOSES: Saturday 3rd February 2024, 18:00
ENTRY COST: €7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s

Entries... https://www.imra.ie/events/view/id/2421

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Munster Results Roundup - Jan 2024

  Kerry ... Mon 1st Jan 2024 (12noon)... Charles O'Shea Memorial Cup 5k & 10k ...https://www.myrunresults.com/events/beaufort_10k_road_race_2024/5024/results

 Kerry ... Sun 14th Jan 2024 (9:30am)... Tom Kelly 8k... €20... 148 finishers... https://stbrendansac.blogspot.com/2024/01/tom-kelly-8k-2024-results.html

 Waterford ... Sun 14th Jan 2024.. (12noon)... Kiely Monumental / WWAC Colligan Cup 5-mile... 96 finishers... https://www.westwaterfordathletics.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ColliganCup_2024_Results.pdf

 Clare ... Sat 27th Jan 2024 (11am)... Spanish Point 5k ... €?... Race 1 of 4 in the Run Clare Series... 442 finishers... https://results.sporthive.com/events/7156990445285818368/races/488309

 Kerry ... Sun 28th Jan 2024 (11am)...  Kerins O'Rahillys GAA 5k & 10k ...260 finishers... https://www.myrunresults.com/events/kerins_o_rahillys_gaa_club_annual_10km__5km/5020/results

 Carlow ...Sun 28th Jan 2024 (11am)... Charlie Curran Memorial Run 5-mile... 509 finishers... https://www.popupraces.ie/race/charlie-curran-memorial-run-2024/

 Tipperary ... Sun 28th Jan 2024 (12noon)... Newcastle 5k... 177 finishers... https://www.premiertimingsystems.ie/2024-results/Newcastle-School-5K-Results

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Results & Photos of the IMRA Glengarra Woods 7.3km trail race - Sun 21st Jan 2024


The big trail race last weekend in Munster was the IMRA 7.3km event in Glengarra Woods in Co Tipperary with a total of 84 runners taking part. 

Top 3 men & women...
1 Marcus Bishop 1630 M 28:32 Kildare
2 Nick Hogan 838 M40 28:38 Cork
3 Barry Quinn 1124 M35 31:43 Tipperary
1 Faye O'Riordan 921 FJ 34:33 Carraig na bhFear AC Cork
2 Barbara Gill 1443 F40 37:37 Clare
3 Helen O'Callaghan 350 F50 38:47 Cork

Full results HERE

Photos HERE

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Notice: IMRA Glengarra Woods 8km trail race - Sun 21st Jan 2024


IMRA are holding an 8km trail race in Glengarra Woods in Co Tipperary on Sunday 21st January 2024 at 11am.

Glengarra Woods is on the southern slopes of the Galtee Mountains and is just off the old Mitchelstown to Cahir road. This is one of the easier IMRA events and would be suitable for anyone used to running 10k on a result basis.

Annual membership of IMRA costing €10 is required for insurance purposes. 

Info & entries... https://www.imra.ie/events/view/id/2418

DESCRIPTION: Glengarra Woods
COUNTY: Tipperary 
DATE: Sunday 21st January, 2024
TIME: 11:00CLIMB (M):187
DISTANCE (KM): 8.00
RACE MARKING: Only major junctions marked - Only major junctions marked
GPS ALLOWED: Yes
LEAGUES: Coillte Winter/Spring Trail League, Munster 
MANDATORY KIT:  Level A - Basic - Showerproof, windproof jacket
All runners must bring the above items to the race. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions etc., and clearly advised at Registration.
You should also have the means to carry all the kit in case required.
Failure to have the required items may lead to you being denied entry to the race, or disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.
ENTRY CLOSES: Saturday 20th January 2024, 18:00
ENTRY COST: €7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s
ROUTE DESCRIPTION: Forest trail and fire road.

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Notice: Colligan Woods 5-mile nr Dungarvan - Sun 14th Jan 2024


West Waterford AC are organising a 5-mile race in Colligan Woods to the NW of Dungarvan on Sunday 14th January 2023 starting at 12 noon.

Enter HERE

https://eventmaster.ie/event/e05yUrKF8x

From West Waterford AC... ALL ROADS THIS SUNDAY LEAD TO COLLIGAN WOOD FOR THE 35th ANNUAL KIELY MONUMENTAL COLLIGAN CUP.

This coming Sunday the 14th January 2024, we will host the 35th Annual Kiely Monumental Colligan Cup. The Juvenile race starts at 11 am. The senior race has a 12 noon start and is over the usual 5 miles Colligan wood circuit and Juveniles will have a single 1-mile circuit to run. 

The Colligan cup is a unique event in that it is run on a handicap basis where you simply predict your finishing time over a 5 mile run, with the winner being the person who is nearest to that predicted time.

This makes the race open to all no matter what your standard is, everyone has the same chance of taking the title. Now in its 35th year we would like to thank sincerely our sponsor for all of those 35 years David and Margaret Kiely of Kiely Monumental for their on-going support for the local running club West Waterford AC. So for a great fun event on the yearly running calendar Colligan is where you need to be come next Sunday 14th January.


HOW COLLIGAN CUP TIMING SYSTEM WORKS.

The race timing system itself will remain the same as the one Victor Mullins devised 35 years ago. The following is how the handicap timing system works, the run begins when the clock starts with the time of the slowest predicted runner’s time, say 60 minutes. As the clock counts backwards down to zero every runner begins when his or her predicted time shows up on the clock. 

The runner with the fastest predicted time will be the last runner to start the race. The winner of the Colligan Cup is the runner who is the first person to cross the finish line after the clock reaches zero-it is that simple. All you have to do is get your prediction right. Remember, no watches allowed or music head phones. So if you would like to become part of local athletics history and have your name inscribed on the now famous Colligan plaque which was erected in the wood some years ago by the race sponsor David Kiely of Kiely Monumental come along next Sunday. 

We must also mention and thank Coillte for their permission and help in letting us hold the race. We urge all going to Colligan on Sunday to please allow plenty of time as parking will be restricted on the road to one side. Please do not park where your car might obstruct the flow of traffic or interfere with the runners. This is a great family event with something for everyone. The Colligan Cup itself will be awarded to the winner of the senior race, while the Shield will be awarded to the first lady finisher. The Victor Mullins cup will be awarded to the 1st runner on the right side of the clock who is running the event for the very first time. The Juvenile Shield will be presented to the Juvenile winner. 

The junior race is organized by the club’s juvenile section over one lap of the Colligan circuit and it gets under way at 11AM sharp and this too is a guess your time handicap event. The senior race will start at 12 noon. All are welcome to participate.

Entry online at link... https://eventmaster.ie/event/e05yUrKF8x

David Kiely/West Waterford AC 'Colligan Cup 2024 - Permit has been approved, cert.no: 23/520 

Contact: http://www.westwaterfordathletics.org

35TH ANNUAL KIELY MONUMENTAL COLLIGAN CUP.

ROLL OF HONOUR

COLLIGAN CUP WINNERS (1989-2023).
1989 Willie Henry
1990 Nicky Sheehan
1991 Richie Moore
1992 Martin Geoghegan
1993 Liam Rossiter
1994 Gerry Cantwell
1995 John Lyons
1996 Tom Meehan
1997 Colin Lyons
1998 Kathleen O’Connell
1999 Tom Fitzgerald
2000 John Whelan
2001 Ray Dwyer
2002 Ann Cronin
2003 Tony Shalloe
2004 Michael Dwyer
2005 Mark Langford
2006 Brian Collins
2007 Maurice Boland
2008 Michael Tutty
2009 Ger Wyley
2010 Kelly Cantwell
2011 Liam Sandford
2012 Conor Blackwell
2013 Michael Dwyer
2014 Ray Hahesy
2015 Dermot Dwyer
2016 J.P Curtin
2017 Patrycja Daly
2018 Brigid Coffey
2019 Martin Hayes
2020 Paula Collins (RIP)
2021 ( postponed covid)
2022 Anthony Dwyer
2023 James Ryan

LADIES SHIELD WINNERS (1994-2023).
1994-Monica Power
1995 Paula Keohan
1996 Paula Keohan
1997 Frankie Devlin (RIP)
1998 Kathleen O’ Connell
1999 June Twomey
2000 Ann Cronin
2001 Martina Budds
2002 Ann Cronin
2003 Kathleen O Connell
2004 Helene Hayes
2005 Annette Long
2006 Josie Uí Chuirrin
2007 Catriona Mulcahy
2008 Diane Behan
2009 Brigid Coffey
2010 Kelly Cantwell
2011 Aine Lombard
2012 Anne Whelan
2013 Karen Ryan
2014 Diane Behan
2015 Mary Harney
2016 Mary Harney
2017 Patrycja Daly
2018 Brigid Coffey
2019 Nicola Cunniffe
2020 Paula Collins (RIP)
2021 (posponed)
2022 Edel Curry
2023 Grainne Dwyer

Mc GRATH NEWSAGENTS JUVENILE SHIELD WINNERS (1993-2023).
1993 Alan Moore
1994 Darren Harty
1995 Ronan Dennehy
1996 Rosemarie Curran
1997 Dervla O’ Connor
1998 Rosemarie Curran
1999 Brian Kelleher
2000 David Buckley
2001 Natasha Behan
2002 Mary Ryan
2003 Lorraine McCarthy
2004 Sarah Flavin
2005 Michelle Norris
2006 Lughaidh 0’Mahony
2007 Rachel French
2008 Aaron Whelan
2009 Bobby Landers
2010 Sean Patmore
2011 Eoin Dwyer
2012 Gillian Whelan
2013 Tony Dwyer
2014 Mary Kate Prendergast
2015 Ronan Mansfield
2016 David Butler
2017 Aimee Ryan
2018 Kevin Butler 
2019 Natalie Barry
2020 Kyla Flavin
2021 (posponed)
2022 Sebastian Byrne
2023 Eoin Tobin

THE VICTOR MULLINS CUP WINNERS (2009-2023)
2009 Michael Moloney
2010 Mark Cliffe
2011 Aine Lombard
2012 Tony Ferncombe
2013 Brendan Foran
2014 Keith O'Driscoll
2015 Claire Fitzpatrick
2016 Paddy Gilhooley
2017 Colm Ryan
2018 David Traynor
2019 Alan Hogan
2020 Tom Nyhan
2021 (posponed)
2022 Thomas Finn
2023 Jamie Hynes

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Results & Photos of the Clonmel 4-mile road race - Tues 26th Dec 2023

Start of the 2023 MSD Clonmel 4-mile road race

There was a big turnout for this year's MSD Clonmel 4 Mile Road Race on St Stephen's Day with a total of 424 runners crossing the finish line, up a whopping 47% on last year. 

Sean Owens of sponsors MSD presenting the winners prize to Sean Tobin

In the men's race, Sean Tobin of Clonmel AC missed out on the course record of 17:45 he set in 2019 by just one second, recording a time of 17:46. Peter Lynch (KCH), last year's winner, was 38 seconds faster on this occasion when finishing second 17:59. Paul Hartnett (East Cork) was third in 18:51.

In the women's race, Shona Heaslip (Riocht) and Ann-Marie McGlynn (Letterkenny) both bettered the course record when both finished in a time of 20:46, well inside the previous best of 21:32 set by Lizzie Lee in 2017. Lee, in third place, was also inside her old record with her time of of 21:25.

Top 5 men & women...

Place Athletes Name Club Division Gun Chip Bib  
1 Sean Tobin Clonmel AC MS     17:46 246
2 Peter Lynch Kilkenny City Harriers MS  17:59 376
3 Paul Hartnett East Cork AC MS 18:51 86
4 David Williams St Senans AC MJ  19:24 264
5 John Eves Hoddesdon M40 19:38 57
19 Shona Heaslip An Riocht AC FS 20:46 88 Course Record
21 Annmarie McGlynn Letterkenny AC FS 20:46 330
28 Lizzie Lee Leevale AC FS 21:25 118
36 Niamh Moore Leevale AC FS 21:57 155
37 Dympna Ryan Dundrum AC F40 22:03 380

Full results HERE

First place finish and a new course record for Shona Heaslip from Kerry

Photos...
1) John D Kelly has some race day photos HERE and HERE

2) Gearóid Ó Laoi has four galleries... Album 1 ... Album 2 ... Album 3 ... Album 4 ...

3) Perri Williams Photography has a gallery HERE

With thanks to John Walshe for the photos and report

Monday, December 11, 2023

Results of the Paddy-Joe Curran Memorial Turkey Trot five-mile race Dungarvan - Sun 10th Dec 2023

Aidan Noone of Leevale, winner of the Paddy-Joe Curran Memorial Turkey Trot five-mile race at the Marine Bar, Dungarvan, receiving his prize and cup from Ger Duhig of sponsors Cleanzone Technology Ltd.

The annual Paddy-Joe Curran Memorial Turkey Trot five-mile race at the Marine Bar near Dungarvan was held on Sun 10th Dec 2023. The first man home was Cork runner Aidan Noone of Leevale AC.

Top 3 men & women...
 1 NOONE, Aidan Leevale A.C. Male Senior 0:26:49 05:21.7
2 CONNICK, Andrew Ferrybank A.C. Male Senior 0:27:38 05:31.5
3 ZAKIS, Raivis West Waterford A.C. Male 40 0:28:31 05:42.1
7 TIDESWELL, Kealy Clonmel A.C. Female 40 0:29:56 05:59.1
12 MORGAN, Louise Ferrybank A.C. Female 40 0:32:52 06:34.3
26 NI REACHTAGAIN, Tara West Waterford A.C. Female Senior 0:35:23 07:04.4

Full results HERE

Friday, December 8, 2023

Notice: Dungarvan 10-mile road race - Sun 4th Feb 2024


The biggest 10-miler in Munster is the  hugely popular John Treacy Dungarvan 10-mile road race which is organised by West Waterford AC and it's coming up on Sunday 4th February 2024

Dates & Entries...

1) Entries opened on the 1st of Dec 2023 for Athletics Ireland club members

2) Entres for everyone including non-club runners opens on Fri 8th Dec 2023.

The entry link is https://eventmaster.ie/event/bLoBh9AHjr


Info... Note that there are 3,750 spaces for this race which is a huge amount. They expanded the entry number by 25% last year to cater for the demand.

Remember that most runners are not members of an athletics club. Entries may have opened on the 1st of December for club runners but the main entry is on the 8th of February.

It took 3-weeks to sell out last year so you don't need to panic. Just decide if you want to do this race and then enter reasonably soon.

The Trim 10-mile in Co Meath is on the same day and that got 1650 runners last February. That might dampen some of the demand for Dungarvan 10-mile entries from runners in Dublin.


From West Waterford AC... "West Waterford Athletic Club are delighted to announce details of the event which has established itself as a must run race on the Irish road running calendar with participants from all four corners of the country and beyond participating.

The 32nd  Annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10 which will be held on Sunday February 4th 2024 with a  start time of 11am. The entry fee for this year’s race is €35

The race has grown year on year and is a pre-entry race which will close when 3,750 entries is reached.

All race numbers will be posted out the week prior to the event, and there will be strictly no entry on the day. The prize fund for 2024 is €6,000

THE KEVIN BELL REPATRIATION TRUST

West Waterford athletic club are delighted to announce our race benefactors for the 2024 John Tracy Dungarvan 10 mile road race KBRT. Monies donated by the runners and the club will be donated to this very worthy national cause. The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust aims to alleviate the financial hardship of bereaved families repatriating the body (bodies) of loved one(s) who have died abroad in sudden or tragic circumstances back to Ireland. KBRT was founded out of a family tragedy when, in June 2013, Kevin Bell died suddenly in New York. Following an outpouring of support from Kevin’s friends, family and colleagues, a significant amount of funds were raised to repatriate his remains back to Ireland.

As a permanent legacy to Kevin, the Bell family decided to use the funds to establish a charity to help other families who find themselves in a similar situation. Help comes in the form of financial support as well as advice and guidance on getting the remains of loved ones home as soon as possible.KBRT is a volunteer organisation, led by Colin Bell and a team of volunteer Trustees. KBRT is regulated by the Charity Commission in Northern Ireland (NIC100314) and Irish Charity Regulator (20102937).Since 2013, KBRT has repatriated the remains of over 1600 people back home to their families (as at January 2021)When entering the race online you will have the opportunity to donate any sum of money you wish. Website... https://kbrtrust.com/

We ask you to be as generous as possible for this very worthy cause when entries open."

Website... https://www.westwaterfordathletics.org/dungarvan-10-mile/

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Results of the Waterford Half-Marathon - Sat 2nd Dec 2023


The annual Waterford Half-Marathon was held on Saturday 2nd December 2023 with a total of 1,767 runners crossing the finish line. As half marathons in Munster go, this is a big one.

As can be seen from the chart above, the numbers were down 127 or about 7% on last year. It can be interesting to look at the numbers in big races as they might show some trends in how race numbers overall are going.

So why the drop??? ...This race was held on 2nd of December on what was a bitterly cold but dry day, nothing that would deter someone from running. I checked and the entries opened on the 2nd of October, about two months in advance.

I checked last year and it was held then on the 3rd of December but the entries opened on the 9th of September, about 3 months in advance. It's hard to be certain but the late opening date this year most likely accounted for the drop in numbers.

Even at 2-3 months out, people are beginning to sign up for alternative events without knowing if Waterford was going ahead.

Top 5 men & women... 

1 David MCGLYNN 1:05:26 2098 M MS Waterford A.C.
2 Sergiu CIOBANU 1:07:10 1958 M M40 Clonliffe Harriers A.C.
3 Mihail SPRINCEAN 1:07:23 2143 M MS Clonliffe Harriers A.C.
4 Tudor MIRCEA 1:07:33 1614 M MS Clonliffe Harriers A.C.
5 Matteo MARY 1:07:54 2169 M MS Waterford A.C.
1 Ciara WILSON 1:16:43 1219 F FS D.M.P. A.C.
2 Becky WOODS 1:17:42 1995 F F35
3 Nichola SHERIDAN 1:17:56 1793 F FS Bohermeen A.C.
4 Dee GRADY 1:19:56 1386 F F35 Ennis Track A.C.
5 Alison MERRIGAN 1:20:50 867 F M50

Full results HERE

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Notice: Tom Walsh 10k race in Caherconlish, Limerick - Sun 14th Jan 2024



The annual Tom Walsh 10k race is coming up in Caherconlish to the south-east of Limerick City on Sunday the 14th of January 2024 at 12:30pm.

The entry fee is €25 (& fees) and this includes a dry fit top for the first 250 to enter.

Enter HERE


From the organisers...Tom Walsh 10k & 5 Mile Walk - Our race provides runners with the perfect challange to start off 2024.

Enjoy the friendly athmosphere and famous post race refreshments that make the Tom Walsh 10k race a firm favourite with athletes.

Cheers zones and water stations are located around the course as well as heartbreak hill and the famous downhill finish🏃💨🎽


The map below shows the race route to the south-east of Caherconlish.


The first two miles of the 10k course is on the R513 road which may have some traffic. After that at about 2.3 miles, runners turn off to the left and onto quiet country roads for the rest of the race.

The profile above shows the humps and bumps out on the course. There is a slight pull around the 5 mile mark but this is followed by a downhill finish.

Course video below gives a feel for what the 10k looks like...

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Notice: 15th Annual Paddy Joe Curran Old Parish Turkey Trot 5 mile run in W Waterford - Sun 10th Dec 2023


Event Description from West Waterford AC: 15th Annual Paddy Joe Curran Turkey Trot (An tSean Phobail)in Association with West Waterford Athletic Club.  

100% of funds raised goes to Waterford Hospice.

Come and join us for a fun day out before Christmas and raise funds for a great cause.  There will be prizes for the first 3 men and women and these will be presented at the finish line.  

Entry on the day will  be €15

Sponsors   Cleanzone Technology Ltd

Entries HERE

The race HQ is at the Marine Bar which is a few kms from Dungarvan on the N25 Dungarvan to Youghal road.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Results of the Brickey 5k in West Waterford - Sun 12th Nov 2023


A total of 93 runners turned out for the Murray Pharmacy Brickey 5k near Dungarvan in Co Waterford on Sunday 12th November 2023.

Top 3 men & women...

1 FITZGERALD, Evan Clonmel A.C. Male Senior 15:29
2 ZAKIS, Raivis West Waterford A.C. Male 40 17:26
3 GIBSON, Alan Individual Male 40 18:12 05:51.4
7 VEALE, Kate West Waterford A.C. Female Senior 19:11
13 DROHAN, Eveleen West Waterford A.C. Female 45 20:16
14 TOBIN, Angela West Waterford A.C. Female 35 20:43

Full results HERE

Saturday, November 4, 2023

Results of the Paul Brunnock Memorial Run on the Waterford Greenway - Sat 4th Nov 2023



A total of 330 runners took part in the Paul Brunnock Memorial Run on the Waterford Greenway on Saturday 4th Nov 2023. The breakdown of the multiple races was as follows...

Top 3 men & women...

50k - 23 finishers
1 Alex O SHEA 03:38:11 28 M
2 Paul TWOMEY 03:46:45 30 M
3 David HERLIHY 04:19:01 14 M
6 Anne JENNINGS 04:30:46 17 F
9 Linda FOLEY 04:34:42 11 F
19 Moylan BRUNNOCK 05:30:44 3 F

Marathon - 28 finishers
1 John CRONIN 02:58:28 57 M
2 Philip MACBAIN 03:30:19 74 M
3 Christy CAHILL 03:45:14 54 M
12 Anita BARRY 04:18:06 51 F
14 Marie CHAPMAN 04:24:11 56 F
17 Bregeen MURPHY 04:43:09 80 F


Half-Marathon - 69 finishers
1 Donough BARROW 01:25:29 102 M
2 David RYAN 01:27:07 173 M
4 Brian O CONNOR 01:29:11 160 M
3 Clara RYAN 01:28:33 172 F
9 Ann Marie HOLLAND 01:37:31 131 F
10 Caroline NOONAN 01:40:27 152 F


10k - 153 finishers
1 Kyle WALSH 37:16 366 M
2 Nicholas WALSH 38:45 370 M
3 Jack O DONOVAN 40:52 325 M
10 Marina SEYMOUR 45:44 358 F
22 Claire O DONOVAN 49:21 323 F
25 Andrea LYONS 50:26 304 F


5k - 57 finishers
1 Senan O REILLY 17:24 553 M
2 Stephen William CARR 18:40 507 M
5 Conor MURRAY 23:56 548 M
3 Sharon CANTWELL 20:05 506 F
4 Linda POWER 23:13 555 F
7 Clodagh STAPLETON 25:26 563 F

The full results can be found on the MyRunResults website HERE

Friday, October 20, 2023

Notice: Clonmel 4 mile road race in Tipperary - Tues 26th Dec 2023



The big race in Tipperary over the Christmas period is the annual 4 mile race in Clonmel on Tuesday the 26th of December 2023.

Entry link HERE

From the organisers Clonmel AC...MSD 4 Mile Festive Road Race

Preparations for this year’s event on St Stephen’s Day are going very well. This Club event is once again sponsored by MSD and we are very grateful for such sponsorship. 

The annual MSD 4mile road race will be held on St. Stephens Day the 26th December, race start is 12 midday. 

Closing date for entries will be 23rd December at midnight. Race bibs can be collected on the morning of the race from 10 to 11-30 at Gaelcholáiste Chéitinn E91K2E2. 

Last year we had just under 300 athletes competing. This event caters for all levels of fitness. 

This year’s Prize list is as follows:
This year there will be Prizes for the following categories, Men: 1st 3 Men, 1st O/40, O/50, O/60 and O/70. 
The list of Prizes for the Ladies is as follows: the 1st 3 Ladies, 1st O/40, O/50, O/60 and O/70. 1st Junior Man and Woman under 18.

There will be a prize for setting a new Course record : 1st man 17 mins 45 secs and 1st woman 21 mins 32 secs. 

There will also be Post Race Refreshments in the Vocational School. This year’s event will be Chip timed by Premier Timing Systems. This event has an Athletics Ireland Race Permit.

The entry Fee is 15 Euros online at https://eventmaster.ie/event/4by9C4rFEe 

Maps and directions HERE

 

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Training programme for the 2024 Dungarvan 10-mile road race


The Dungarvan 10-mile road race is coming up on Sunday the 4th of February 2024.

If anyone would like to optimise their training then I will soon be starting individualised training programmes. 

The standard one is 14-weeks and starts on the 30th of October 2023 - Cost €105. 

If someone feels like they would need a bit longer than I'll be starting a 16-week programme on the 16th of October 2023 - Cost €120.

The programme is sent out every week by email and weekly feedback is required. That will determine what the programme is like for the following week.

If anyone wants to train for a different event then send me an email and we can plan for that.

Send emails to... johndesmondrunning AT gmail DOT com

A list of training programmes for 2024 can be seen HERE