Notice: Run Kilkee Half-Marathon & 10k - Sat 25th July 2026

The popular Run Kilkee Half-Marathon & 10k is coming up this year on Saturday 25th July 2026.

Info and entries here... https://runkilkee.ie/

This is the largest half-marathon in Co Clare and as can be see from the chart below, both the 10k and half are increasing in popularity as more people return year after year and more people find out about the event.

Kilkee is located in the south-west of Co Clare at the foot of the Loop Head peninsula. Both the 10k and Half-Marathon courses are out and back courses and hug the coastline offering some spectacular views.

Even though the participants are running on the same section of road on the way back, they arere facing a different direction which offers different views.

It must be up there as one of the most scenic events on the running calendar. It just needs a bit of sunshine to make it a remarkable outing.

The advantage of an event like this is that with so many runners and traffic management in place, there is no need to worry about cars on the course.

An amazing spot for a race.

The Half-Marathon starts at 9am while the 10k starts at 12:30pm.

Clare: Results of the Kilnaboy 6k - Sun 8th Feb 2026

The Kilnaboy 6k was the second race in the Run the Banner series and was held this year on Sunday 8th February 2026. This was a change from the original scheduled date which was for the 15th.

There were 229 finishers this year, up from the 161 in 2025.

Results 
 1 0:19:33 CHRIS JEUKEN   Derg A.C M 475 1
 2 0:19:36 SIMON FARRELL  ,  Ennis Track Club M 382 2
 3 0:19:37 NIALL O CALLAGHAN     West Limerick A. C. M O/40 417 3
 4 0:20:07 THOMAS GRIMES,  Tulla A.C. M O/45 128 4
 5 0:20:13 DARREN MELIA   6K,  South Galway A. C. M O/50 418 5
 6 0:20:23 DAITHI O LEARY,  Ennis Track Club M 470 6
 7 0:21:41 THOMAS GARRAHY,  Kilmurry Ibrickane North Clare M 114 7
 8 0:22:14 DAVID CAHILL,  Gort M O/40 365 8
 9 0:22:23 JOHN O GORMAN,  Kilmurry Ibrickane North Clare M O/55 113 9
 10 0:22:24 ANTHONY HARTY   6K,  Dooneen A.C M 372 10
 11 0:22:25 ANNE MARIE CONNELLAN,  Ennis Track Club F O/50 457 11
 12 0:22:26 CRONAN HOWLEY,  Kilfenora M 32 12
 13 0:22:35 ALAN BARRETT,  Newmarket- on-Fergus M O/40 28 13
 14 0:22:41 CARLA MURRAY,  Tulla A.C. F 38 14
 15 0:22:42 EOIN CLANCY 6K,  Kilnaboy AC M 346 15
 16 0:23:03 PAT MORRISSEY,  Ennis Track Club M O/60 203 16
 17 0:23:05 RYAN DOYLE,  School Road M 24 17
 18 0:23:30 DAVID HEALY,  Ennis Track Club M 19 18
 19 0:23:55 POL O CEALLAIGH,  Kilmurry Ibrickane North Clare M 2 19
 20 0:23:59 OLIVIA GURNETT  6K,  Derg A.C F 366 20
 21 0:24:01 OISIN PENDER,  Newmarket- on-Fergus M 111 21
 22 0:24:04 CILLIAN GRIFFEY,  Tulla A.C. M 131 22
 23 0:24:09 AINE FITZGERALD  6K,  Ennis Track Club F 362 23
 24 0:24:12 MAEVE FLANNERY,  Derg A.C F O/40 104 24
 25 0:24:13 SEAN MEADE   5K,  Kilmurry Ibrickane North Clare M O/45 460 25

Tipperary: Results of the Tipperary: Results of the Borrisokane Community College 5km Run - Sun 8th Feb 2026

The Borrisokane Community College 5km Run in Co Tipperary was held on Sun 8th Feb 2026.

Position: Race No: Name: Time: 
1 103 Daniel Ryan Ellis 15:22 
2 132 Kieran McClearn 18:17 
3 109 Ambroise d’Ales 18:48 
4 107 Emmet Moloney 19:06 
5 142 John Co onan 20:19 
6 133 Ian Madigan 20:23 
7 19 Macdara O’Connell 20:44 
8 33 Joey Tuohy 20:53 
9 12 Conor Maher 21:13 
10 64 Hugo Massey 22:09 
11 131 Sam O’Meara 22:12
12 15 Páraic Maher 22:19 
13 94 Timmy Kelly 22:24 
14 188 Michael Maher 22:26 
15 89 Michael Blake 22:28 
16 93 Denis Kennedy 22:51 
17 180 Naabile Sibindi 22:51 
18 108 Kate McEvoy 22:57 
19 164 Thomas Leenane 23:21 
20 30 Seanie Percy 23:33 

Results of the Limerick Runs 10k in Castleconnell - Sun 1st Feb 2026

This 10k road race in Castleconnell, Co Limerick attracted a field of 360 runners.

Top 3 men & women...
1. 154 O Callaghan, Niall 1982 West Limerick A.C. 33:27 
2. 1465 O Riordan, Niall 1978 West Limerick A.C. 33:37 
3. 1469 Healy, Harry 1998 34:54 
1. 343 O Leary, Eimear 1984 Galway City Harriers A.C. 38:28 
2. 1470 Hanley, Ellen 1976 Grange/Fermoy A.C. 40:08 
3. 973 Lynch, Eilis 40:26 

Full results.. https://www.racetimingireland.com/limerick10km2026

Waterford: Results of the Dungarvan 10-mile road race - 1st Feb 2026

The annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10-mile road race was held on Sunday 1st February 2026 with almost 3000 runners crossing the finish line. 

Report, results & photos up on the Running in Cork site... https://corkrunning.blogspot.com/2026/02/results-photos-of-john-treacy-dungarvan.html

Limerick 5k parkun (UL) is 10-years old - Jan 2026

The 5k parkrun at the University of Limerick in Limerick started on the 23rd of January 2016 and it recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. 

In this time, there have been 427 editions and this is what the numbers look like...

You can see that there is a definite upward trend in the chart. I looked at all the event for 2025 and I got an average of 165 finishers.

Waterford: Results of the St Pauls Parish Frank Leahy 5 mile run - Sun 25th Jan 2026

The annual St Pauls Parish Frank Leahy 5 mile run in Waterford City was held on Sunday 25th January 2026 with 175 runners crossing the finish line, more than double the number for 2024.

Top 3 men & women...

1 77 Fitzgerald, Pat Waterford AC 26:01  
2. 357 Murphy, Noel 27:25  
3. 105 Roche, Warren Ferrybank AC 27:28
1 363 Veale, Kate West Waterford AC 32:52  
2. 68 Heylin, Siobhain Waterford AC 34:15  
3. 107 Flanagan, Leah Saturday Road Runners 37:16

Full results... https://my.raceresult.com/377724/

Photos HERE

First place finish for Kate Veale of West Waterford AC

Flooding of the Clonmel parkrun course - Jan 2026

While many of the parkrun in Ireland get cancelled due to ice on the course, the Clonmel 5k parkrun has to put up with flooding as well when the River Suir bursts its banks.

The recent photo above means the Clonmel parkrun had to be cancelled last weekend and next weekend as well.

The normal course can be seen below which is on the Blueway which goes from Clonmel to Carrick-on-Suir.

The photos are taken from the Gas House Bridge and this is what it looks like in the opposite direction  to the west...

The Suir is on the left, the road is on the right and you can see the flood defences in place to protect the town.

This is the normal view...

While the images are dramatic, this is just part and parcel of having a parkrun next to a major river.

Clare: Results of the Miltown Malbay 5k - Sun 25th Jan 2026

The Resolution Run 5k in Miltown Malbay, Co Clare was held on Sunday 25th Jan 2026 and was the first race in the Run The Banner series.

There were 252 finishers.

5k Race No 1 at Miltown Malbay, Co Clare Sunday 25 January 2026. 11:00 am
Provisional Results for All Competitors in finish order. 
 1 0:15:17 CHRIS JEUKEN,  Derg A.C M 475 1
 2 0:16:04 SIMON FARRELL,  Ennis Track Club M 473 2
 3 0:16:13 EVAN O ROURKE,  Maree A. C. M 62 3
 4 0:16:15 CONOR MADIGAN,  St Johns AC Clare M 468 4
 5 0:16:59 CATHAL O ROURKE,  Fergus A. C. Junior Men 165 5
 6 0:17:22 THOMAS GRIMES,  Tulla A.C. M O/45 128 6
 7 0:17:38 DAITHI O LEARY,  Ennis Track Club M 470 7
 8 0:17:43 THOMAS GARRAHY,  Kilmurry Ibrickane North ClareM 114 8
 9 0:18:00 FINBAR O GRADY,  Kilmurry Ibrickane North ClareM 205 9
 10 0:18:42 JAMES CROSSE,  Lahinch M O/40 158 10
 11 0:18:45 JOHN MOLONEY   5K,  Ennis Track Red M O/45 441 11
 12 0:19:03 FERGAL CONLON  5K,  Tulla A.C. M 455 12
 13 0:19:09 BRIAN LINEHAN,  Churchtown Road Runners A. C.M O/45 459 13
 14 0:19:11 ANNE MARIE CONNELLAN,  Ennis Track Club F O/50 457 14
 15 0:19:12 GARY MADDEN,  Derg A.C M O/50 89 15
 16 0:19:16 CRONAN HOWLEY,  Kilfenora M 32 16
 17 0:19:20 ALAN BARRETT,  Newmarket- on-Fergus M O/40 28 17
 18 0:19:21 IAN O CONNOR,  Ennis Track Red M O/45 463 18
 19 0:19:25 DARRAGH POWER    5K,  Kilnamona M 452 19
 20 0:19:28 BRIAN SHEEDY,  Ennis Track Club M O/45 456 20
 21 0:19:28 MARK O REILLY          5K,  Fortlerenzo M 409 21
 22 0:19:30 CARLA MURRAY,  Tulla A.C. F 38 22
 23 0:19:32 AOIFE O ROURKE,  Fergus A. C. F 479 23
 24 0:19:41 OISIN PENDER,  Newmarket- on-Fergus M 111 24
 25 0:19:41 RYAN DOYLE,  School Road M 24 25
 26 0:19:42 EAMON DUNNE,  Kilmurry Ibrickane North ClareM O/40 143 26
 27 0:19:51 DAVID HEALY,  Ennis Track Club M 19 27
 28 0:19:55 PAT MORRISSEY,  Ennis Track Club M O/60 203 28
 29 0:19:56 TONY CARROLL  5K,  Kilmurry Ibrickane North ClareJunior Men 454 29
 30 0:20:08 PADRAIG HAUGH,  Lahinch M 154 30

Clare: Results of the Barefield 5k - Sat 24th Jan 2026

The Barefield 5k in Co Clare was the first race of four in the Run Clare Series and attracted a large field of 409 runners.

Top 3 men & women...
1 DONAL DEVONE 984 M 1 MS 17:15
2 BRYAN LALOR 728 M 2 MS 17:40
3 GREG DELAHUNT 713 M 3 MS 18:02
23 JOANNE BRACE 15 F 1 F40 21:12
25 MARTINA MC INTYRE 733 F 2 F50 21:19
33 EIMEAR LYNCH 396 F 3 F40 22:00

Full results... https://results.sporthive.com/events/7420576702817894400/races/1

Kerry: Results of the Kerins O'Rahillys GAA 10k & 5k - Sun 25th Jan 2026

The Kerins O'Rahillys GAA Club Annual 5k &10k was held on January 25th 2026 at 11am in Tralee. There were 280 finishers in the 10k race while there were 189 in the 5k.

As the chart shows above, there was a jump in numbers in both the 5k & 10k events this year.

Top 3 men & women in the 10k...

1 Declan GUINA 33:52 428 M M35 West Limerick AC
2 John FITZGERALD 35:18 408 M MS Newcastle West A.C.
3 Derek GRIFFIN 35:28 875 M M35
1 Mary O'SHEA 42:56 812 F F40 Gneeveguilla AC
2 Rachel HAWKER 43:25 435 F FS Kenmare AC
3 Mairéad WALSH 44:14 855 F F40

Full results of both events HERE

Limerick: Results of the Limerick Runs 5k - Sun 18th Jan 2026

There were 109 finishers in the Limerick Runs 5k on Sun 18th January 2026. This race was held in Castleconnell in Limerick.

Full results... https://www.racetimingireland.com/limerick5km2026

Tipperary: Results of the Newcastle School 5k - Sun 18th Jan 2026

 Newcastle School 5K Results - 18th Jan 2026

Top 3 men & women...

1 Evan Fitzgerald West Waterford AC     15:05 MS 744
2 Sergiu Ciobanu Clonliffe Harriers     15:40 MS 1001
3 Pawel Hoc Clonmel AC     17:12 MS 142
7 Ruby Carroll Clonmel AC     18:19 FS 32
14 Neasa Moloney Mooreabbey Milers AC     19:24 FS 1016
16 Kate Veale West Waterford AC     19:39 FS 1082

Place Athletes name Club Location Time Category Bib
1 Evan Fitzgerald West Waterford AC     15:05 MS 744
2 Sergiu Ciobanu Clonliffe Harriers     15:40 MS 1001
3 Pawel Hoc Clonmel AC     17:12 MS 142
4 Diarmuid McNamara GrangeFermoy AC     17:41 MS 1099
5 Darragh Ryan Clonmel Tri Club     18:08 MS 412
6 Alan Ward Clonmel     18:14 MS 700
7 Ruby Carroll Clonmel AC     18:19 FS 32
8 Robert Speer Clonmel AC     18:43 M45 553
9 Niall Browne KCK AC     18:46 MS 15
10 Padraig Brennan Clonmel AC     18:54 MS 13

New 10-mile road race in Tipperary at the end of March 2026

I've been updating the race calendar over the last few days and there are loads of races to choose from all over the country. 

One new race on the calendar is the Littleton Labyrinth 10 Mile at the Horse & Jockey in Co Tipperary which is about 1km off the M8 motorway.

The race is organised by Moycarkey CoolcrooAC and the 10-mile route incorporates The Littleton Labyrinth which is a new walk and cycle way in the bog lands that were once used by Bord Na Mona.

 The race starts and finishes at the Horse & Jockey hotel over a loop course as shown above and it will be held on Sunday 29th March 2026.

Kerry: Results of the Tom Kelly 8k in Ardfert - Sun 11th Jan 2026

The annual Tom Kelly 8k road race in Ardfert, Co Kerry was held this year on Sunday 11th of January 2026. There were 187 finishers this year and the race as always was organised by St Brendan's AC.

The winner of the race was Tadhg O'Sullivan on Glanmire AC in a time of 26m 38s. The first woman was Niamh O'Mahony of An Ríocht AC who broke the old course record with a time of 28m 44s.

Photos...

a) St Brendan's AC have some photos HERE

Full results below...

Limerick: Results of the Tom Walsh Memorial 10k in Caherconlish - Sun 11th Jan 2026

The annual Tom Walsh Memorial 10k was held this year in Caherconlish, Co Limerick on Sunday 11th of January and there were 424 finishers, up a bit on last year.

Top 3 men & women...
 1 Ger FORDE 30:57 1191 M M40 Kilkenny City Harriers
2 Jake O'REGAN 31:09 1086 M MS St. John's A.C.
3 Brendan NEARY 31:44 676 M MS Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C.
1 Dee COLLINS 35:26 1190 F F40 Ennis Track A.C.
2 Sharon RYNNE 37:36 1194 F F40 Leevale A.C.
3 Shóna KEANE 37:47 734 F F40 Dooneen A.C.

Full results HERE

Photos...

1) MyRunResults has a gallery of photos HERE

2) Ian Horgan Photography has loads of photos...

a) 1 of 7 b) 2 of 7 c) 3 of 7 d) 4 of 7 e) 5 of 7 f) 6 of 7 g) 7 of 7 

Members of West Limerick AC

Notice: Colligan Woods 5-mile nr Dungarvan - Sun 11th Jan 2026

West Waterford AC are organising a 5-mile race in Colligan Woods to the NW of Dungarvan on Sunday 11th January 2026 starting at 12 noon.

Enter here... https://eventmaster.ie/event/OxnZcpmH0Z

From West Waterford AC... 37th ANNUAL KIELY MONUMENTAL COLLIGAN CUP ON SUNDAY 11TH JANUARY

ALL ROADS THIS SUNDAY LEAD TO COLLIGAN WOOD FOR THE 37th ANNUAL KIELY MONUMENTAL COLLIGAN CUP.

This coming Sunday the 11th January we will host the 37th Annual Kiely Monumental Colligan Cup. The McGraths Newsagents 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 37th year we would like to thank sincerely our sponsor for all of those 37 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 11th January

HOW COLLIGAN CUP TIMING SYSTEM WORKS.

The race timing system itself will remain the same as the one Victor Mullins devised all those 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/r4AriPmS9y

David Kiely/West Waterford AC Colligan Cup 2026

Contact: http://www.westwaterfordathletics.org

36TH ANNUAL KIELY MONUMENTAL COLLIGAN CUP.

ROLL OF HONOUR

COLLIGAN CUP WINNERS (1989-2025).
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 due to covid)
2022 Anthony Dwyer
2023 James Ryan

2024 Patrick Hurney

2025 Melanie Kelly

LADIES SHIELD WINNERS (1994-2024).
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 (postponed)
2022 Edel Curry
2023 Grainne Dwyer

2024 Madeleine Hearn

2025 Melanie Kelly

Mc GRATH NEWSAGENTS JUVENILE SHIELD WINNERS (1993-2024).
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 (postponed)
2022 Sebastian Byrne
2023 Eoin Tobin

2024 David Kiely

2025 Anastasia Ní Chochlain

THE VICTOR MULLINS CUP WINNERS (2009-2024)
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

2024 John Cass

2025 John Collins

Notice: Tom Walsh 10k race in Caherconlish, Limerick - Sun 11th Jan 2026

The annual Tom Walsh 10k road race is coming up in Caherconlish to the south-east of Limerick City on Sunday the 11th of January 2026 at 12 noon.

The entry fee is €30 (& fees) and this includes a dry fit top.

Enter HERE

From the organisers...Tom Walsh 10k & 5 Mile Walk - Our race provides runners with the perfect challange to start off 2026.

Enjoy the friendly atmosphere 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...

Limerick: Results of the Dromtrasna Challenge 5k & 10k - Sat 18th Oct 2025

The annual Dromtrasna Challenge was held this year on Sat 18th Oct 2025. While the overall numbers were down a bit on last year, the 10k event seems to be growing in popularity.

Results... https://www.myrunresults.com/events/dromtrasna_challenge/5972/results

Waterford: Results of the Solas Run & Walk for Life 10k - Sun 12th Oct 2025

The Solas Run & Walk for Life in Waterofrd City was held on Sunday 12 October 2025.

There were 619 finishers this year which is about the same as the 624 in 2024.

Full results... https://www.myrunresults.com/events/solas_run__walk_for_life_2025/5956/results