Tipperary...Results of the Tipperary womens mini-marathon...Sun 30th Sept 2012

Over 1,000 turned out for the Tipperary womens 10k mini-marathon.

Place    Bib    Last Name    First Name    Gun Time    Chip Time    Pace    Region
1    1498    O' Doherty    Siobhan    35:52    35:51    3:35/K    Tipperary
2    1374    McKiernan    Catherina    36:14    36:14    3:37/K   
3    1329    Mc Cann    Angela    38:00    37:58    3:48/K    Tipperary
4    656    Annan    Claire    39:47    39:47    3:59/K    Tipperary
5    1671    Roche    Aine    41:00    40:59    4:06/K    Tipperary
6    987    Fitzgibbon    Marie    41:06    41:04    4:07/K    Tipperary
7    1746    Ryan    Noreen    41:08    41:06    4:07/K    Tipperary
8    796    Cleere    Sharon    43:14    43:09    4:19/K    Tipperary
9    1662    Rhatigan    Tara    43:40    43:38    4:22/K    Tipperary
10    1550    O' Keeffe    Sandra    45:16    45:14    4:32/K    Tipperary

The full results can be seen HERE

Kerry...Results of the Valentia Half-Marathon - Sat 15th Sept 2012

The Valentia Half-Marathon was held on Saturday, the 15th of September and attracted a field of 205 runners, up from the 171 of 2011.

This year because of the local festival, the race started and finished in Chapeltown instead of Knightstown. The weather conditions were a bit of a mixed bag with everything from drizzle to sunshine but it really didn't take from the event.

It was obvious from talking to people and from the t-shirts that a good few of those who had turned out for the 2011 race had returned again this year which is always a good sign. It did however seem as if perhaps the event took a backward step this year. The race was organised by the local Triathlon club but it had a more commercial race feel about it.

Some things worked well on the day, some didn't. For example, there was a pre-race briefing which was a complete waste of time. Most people couldn't hear a word of what was said. The obvious place to issue instructions to the runners is at the start line where everyone is congregated.

The course itself was largely ok. It started near Chapeltown and then followed a nice quiet coastal road to Knightstown. There was plenty of support in the main town of the island and then began the long climb up to the quarry. It was a long climb but nothing too demanding. The scenery of the course along this stage was great and makes the route really special.

On the return journey back from the quarry, the course took a right on to an elevated road which ran for several miles along the island. This was without doubt the best part of the race. The view from here of the island, the mountains on the mainland, of the Blaskets and the Dingle Peninsula and of the Skelligs was magnificent. Without doubt, one of the main attractions of the race.

Once the course rejoined the main road near the bridge from the mainland however, the character of the race changed. There was a lot of traffic on this road and there was nothing in the way of traffic management. It was just a case of letting the runners and the cars sort it out for themselves which was a pity as the last two miles kind of spoiled what was up to then a very nice course.

Post race, for whatever reason, there was nothing in the way of post race refreshments. Water and bananas and that was it...which kind of seemed bizarre considering there was a large hall available. Instead, people were instructed to go to some pub elsewhere in the village for the prize giving......where nothing was provided either.

Conclusion....Overall, it had the feeling of being like a commercial race rather than being like a race organised by a club. Out of 5, I'd give it a 3.....i.e. fair but could do a lot better. The course was 80% ok but the last two miles were poor. They should really either change the time of the race or avoid the festival weekend. The dry fit top was of a good quality and there were plenty of water stations out along the course. Some people may not have like plastic cups but at least they prevent littering which happens with bottles. The worst aspect was probably the post race facilities....or lack of them. Sending everyone off to some local pub has a real Bally-go-backwards feel about it. Speaking to someone who did the race  last year, it sounded as if was better then.

This race could be a real gem but based on the 2012 event, they have some way to go yet.

1    1    224    Brian Murphy    01:12:19    Sen    Male    1
2    2    216    Cian MURPHY    01:16:25    Sen    Male    2
3    3    248    Michael Houlihan    01:22:38    Sen    Male    3
4    4    118    Martin CROWLEY    01:22:55    Sen    Male    4
5    5    196    Henry KAYE    01:24:40    Sen    Male    5
6    1    21    Gerard O Shea    01:26:10    Relay    Male    6
7    1    212    Maria MC CARTHY    01:27:33    3539    Female    1
8    1    187    Robert WHYTE    01:28:28    4044    Male    7
9    6    119    John CLANCY    01:28:51    Sen    Male    8
10    1    213    Chris SLATTERY    01:29:02    5054    Male    9
11    2    218    Declan Lynch    01:29:19    4044    Male    10
12    1    238    Geraldine O'shea    01:29:38    4044    Female    2
13    1    207    Karina TEAHAN    01:30:02    SenF    Female    3
14    7    179    Fergal SARGENT    01:30:32    Sen    Male    11
15    1    130    Denis KELLEHER    01:31:49    4549    Male    12
17    2    112    Deirdre O LEARY    01:33:21    SenF    Female    5
18    2    120    Frantisek NEUPAUER    01:33:24    5054    Male    13
19    8    209    John GOLDEN    01:33:53    Sen    Male    14
20    3    228    Alison Kirwan    01:33:54    SenF    Female    6
21    9    133    Pat O' SULLIVAN    01:34:02    Sen    Male    15
22    4    69    Geraldine MC CARTHY    01:36:03    SenF    Female    7
23    5    173    Elaine O CONNOR    01:37:35    SenF    Female    8
24    2    272    Tony Foley    01:37:42    4549    Male    16
25    2    70    Beth LOWENTHAL    01:39:04    3539    Female    9
26    3    126    Siobhan HOARE    01:39:16    3539    Female    10
27    10    191    Brian MOLONEY    01:39:17    Sen    Male    17
28    3    201    Mindaugas ALIMAS    01:39:27    4044    Male    18
29    1    8    Orla O DONOVAN    01:39:49    Relay    Mixed    1
30    11    151    Alan LYNE    01:39:53    Sen    Male    19
31    3    143    Tim POULLAIN-PATTERSON    01:39:53    4549    Male    20
32    1    202    Anne MANGAN    01:40:02    5054    Female    11
33    4    121    Derry DOYLE    01:40:12    4549    Male    21
34    12    192    Donal CAHALANE    01:40:20    Sen    Male    22
35    4    205    Elaine GUINANE    01:40:22    3539    Female    12
36    5    206    John DESMOND    01:40:22    4549    Male    23
37    3    240    Paul O Dwyer    01:40:28    5054    Male    24
38    4    158    Patrick NIEUWENHUIZEN    01:41:25    4044    Male    25
39    13    86    Declan DONNELLY    01:41:49    Sen    Male    26
40    14    68    Aidan MCCARTHY    01:42:02    Sen    Male    27
41    15    127    Enda PRENDERGAST    01:42:28    Sen    Male    28
42    16    222    Stephan O Mahony    01:43:02    Sen    Male    29
43    17    274    Ysbrahd Uljee    01:43:03    Sen    Male    30
44    5    111    Eddie BIRMINGHAM    01:43:06    4044    Male    31
45    18    247    Kevin Cronin    01:43:10    Sen    Male    32
46    19    223    Hugh O Donnell    01:43:20    Sen    Male    33
47    6    95    Pat CREMIN    01:43:29    4549    Male    34
48    6    163    Dave GAUGHRAN    01:44:26    4044    Male    35
49    20    97    Slawomir LEWINSKI    01:44:33    Sen    Male    36
50    2    66    Conor BLACKWELL    01:44:36    4044    Female???    13
51    21    267    Mike Higgins    01:44:53    Sen    Male    37
52    2    20    Majella County    01:44:57    Relay    Female    14
53    7    265    Eamonn Foley    01:45:23    4044    Male    38
54    6    81    Orla O' MAHONEY    01:45:38    SenF    Female    15
55    22    170    Ralph SCULLY    01:46:07    Sen    Male    39
56    23    89    Trevor WALSH    01:46:24    Sen    Male    40
57    1    12    Barry MURPHY    01:46:34    4 Person    Mixed    2
58    24    199    Stephen O' BRIEN    01:46:39    Sen    Male    41
59    8    198    Patrick O' BRIEN    01:46:39    4044    Male    42
60    7    156    Paula O' SHEA    01:47:08    SenF    Female    16
61    25    194    Aongus MC GREAL    01:47:25    Sen    Male    43
62    26    136    Denis RIORDAN    01:47:27    Sen    Male    44
63    7    186    Eric COOGAN    01:47:29    4549    Male    45
64    8    181    Michael O' DONOVAN    01:47:29    4549    Male    46
65    9    73    Conor FALVEY    01:47:31    4549    Male    47
66    9    182    Arnaldo LAPORTE JUNIOR    01:47:35    4044    Male    48
67    3    184    Aoife O' CARROLL    01:47:39    4044    Female    17
68    2    88    Josie UI CHUIRR?N    01:48:03    5054    Female    18
69    27    220    Colm Casey    01:48:07    Sen    Male    49
70    28    253    James Barry    01:48:10    Sen    Male    50
71    10    94    Dan CREMIN    01:48:10    4549    Male    51
72    1    162    Ann O CONNOR    01:48:27    4549    Female    19
73    29    83    Owen MURPHY    01:48:35    Sen    Male    52
74    4    147    Mikael GULLIKSSON    01:48:39    5054    Male    53
75    30    110    Michael WINSTON    01:48:40    Sen    Male    54
76    31    200    Paul O' CONNELL    01:48:41    Sen    Male    55
77    32    245    Richard Fitzgerald    01:48:44    Sen    Male    56
78    11    275    Tom Scanlon    01:48:50    4549    Male    57
79    12    129    Donal MCGRATH    01:48:55    4549    Male    58
80    33    193    Oliver MOYNIHAN    01:49:06    Sen    Male    59
81    34    229    Brendan Curtin    01:49:08    Sen    Male    60
82    10    93    Peter DUGGAN    01:49:14    4044    Male    61
83    13    254    John Delaney    01:49:19    4549    Male    62
84         237    Tony Conway    01:49:33         Male    63
85    8    117    Veronica EGAN    01:49:41    SenF    Female    20
86    11    167    Kieran BEHAN    01:49:42    4044    Male    64
87    35    214    Peter SULLIVAN    01:50:43    Sen    Male    65
88    36    258    Joseph Walsh    01:50:48    Sen    Male    66
89    2    18    Dermot O Sullivan    01:51:00    Relay    Male    67
90    37    104    Shane FOLEY    01:51:04    Sen    Male    68
91    38    84    Darragh O' SULLIVAN    01:51:09    Sen    Male    69
92    39    132    Gerard O SULLIVAN    01:51:11    Sen    Male    70
93    3    125    Janka SOBEKOVA    01:51:17    5054    Female    21
94    1    259    Pat Sheehy    01:51:27    5559    Male    71
95    4    131    Mary COTTER    01:51:49    5054    Female    22
96    40    208    Fergal GLYNN    01:51:51    Sen    Male    72
97    41    74    Eddie GANNON    01:52:00    Sen    Male    73
98    42    92    Gavin GALLAGHER    01:52:31    Sen    Male    74
99    43    115    Sean MURPHY    01:52:35    Sen    Male    75
100    9    116    Tracy MURPHY    01:52:35    SenF    Female    23
101    12    138    Paul CORCORAN    01:52:41    4044    Male    76
102    4    255    Angela O Connor    01:52:45    4044    Female    24
103    5    114    Anne DALY    01:53:01    3539    Female    25
104    2    10    Grace KING    01:53:06    Relay    Mixed    3
105    6    71    Marie-Louise SHEEHY    01:53:09    3539    Female    26
106    13    188    Michael FITZGERALD    01:53:13    4044    Male    77
107    14    264    Mike Scanlon    01:53:32    4044    Male    78
108    44    135    Darren CROWE    01:53:41    Sen    Male    79
109    10    242    Louise Fullam    01:54:46    SenF    Female    27
110    5    269    Bridget Moore    01:55:15    4044    Female    28
111    15    82    Eddie DORAN    01:55:19    4044    Male    80
112    45    241    Pathrick O'sillivan    01:55:37    Sen    Male    81
113    14    257    John Falvey    01:55:41    4549    Male    82
114    16    139    Kevin HUGHES    01:55:41    4044    Male    83
115    2    3    Diane CURRAN    01:55:43    4 Person    Mixed    4
116    7    91    Miriam BEASLEY    01:55:52    3539    Female    29
117    11    177    Rebecca CUTTELL    01:56:06    SenF    Female    30
118    12    137    Siobhan O'KEEFFE    01:56:24    SenF    Female    31
119    5    63    Miche?l ? CUIRR?N    01:56:24    5054    Male    84
120    8    140    Grainne O KEEFFE    01:56:28    3539    Female    32
121    1    236    Kyle Bustard    01:56:32    Junior    Male    85
122    15    75    Gerald MURPHY    01:56:40    4549    Male    86
123    46    79    Patrick BARRY    01:57:00    Sen    Male    87
124    47    243    Ronan Bonner    01:57:28    Sen    Male    88
125    3    2    Niamh O DONOGHUE    01:57:44    Relay    Mixed    5
126    6    64    Catriona KIELY    01:58:23    4044    Female    33
127    13    189    Marykate SHANAHAN    01:58:26    SenF    Female    34
128    17    165    Sean O' CONNOR    01:58:39    4044    Male    89
129    16    260    Dermot Dilolane    01:58:46    4549    Male    90
130    18    103    Ben O'DEA    01:58:48    4044    Male    91
131    48    134    Stephen O' SHEA    01:58:55    Sen    Male    92
132    17    231    Martin Dennahy    01:59:08    4549    Male    93
133    14    65    Anne FOLEY    01:59:13    SenF    Female    35
134    3    17    Laurence Lynch    01:59:15    Relay    Male    94
135    18    226    Mark O Neill    01:59:45    4549    Male    95
136    15    263    Angela Josey    01:59:46    SenF    Female    36
137    9    287    Catherine Foley    01:59:50    3539    Female    37
138    7    266    Leonie Merrick    01:59:54    4044    Female    38
139    19    122    Peter LARKIN    01:59:57    4044    Male    96
140    16    152    Neva WATCHORNE    02:00:10    SenF    Female    39
141    6    262    Poudie Dineem    02:00:11    5054    Male    97
142    49    153    Gavin MAC DONAGH    02:00:11    Sen    Male    98
143    20    105    Aidan COTTER    02:00:34    4044    Male    99
144    4    11    Colm MOYNIHAN    02:00:36    Relay    Mixed    6
145    21    166    Stephen O' LEARY    02:00:49    4044    Male    100
146    50    77    Jonathan CLIFFORD    02:01:28    Sen    Male    101
147    51    60    Kevin MULLEN    02:01:36    Sen    Male    102
148    10    85    Elaine HOULIHAN    02:01:48    3539    Female    40
149    3    4    Caitriona DE PAOR    02:01:55    4 Person    Mixed    7
150    52    61    Kieran BARRY    02:02:16    Sen    Male    103
151    19    59    Joerg GRUEBER    02:02:16    4549    Male    104
152    22    180    Vincent DEVLIN    02:02:33    4044    Male    105
153    11    76    Louise SHERLOCK    02:02:39    3539    Female    41
154    8    123    Fiona O'RIORDAN    02:02:52    4044    Female    42
155    2    108    Pat CREMIN    02:03:12    Junior    Male    106
156    2    159    Daniel KINGSTON    02:03:47    5559    Male    107
157    17    128    Orla SAWEY    02:03:50    SenF    Female    43
158    5    124    Jane MCGRATH    02:05:51    5054    Female    44
159    53    178    Rory MC CARTHY    02:06:17    Sen    Male    108
160    54    203    Bryan FORAN    02:06:20    Sen    Male    109
161    18    78    Mary EDWARDS    02:06:53    SenF    Female    45
162    19    101    Gillian O SULLIVAN    02:07:31    SenF    Female    46
163    20    251    Donal Cronin    02:08:09    4549    Male    110
164    21    252    Frank De Lacey    02:08:09    4549    Male    111
165    12    249    Biddy Hughes    02:08:25    3539    Female    47
166    7    268    Neil Hogan    02:08:25    5054    Male    112
167    4    14    Ross BRENNAN    02:09:36    4 Person    Mixed    8
168    20    16    Aideen Murphy    02:09:54    SenF    Female    48
169    21    239    Cara O Riordan    02:10:30    SenF    Female    49
170    1    19    Aine O Connor    02:10:37    4 Person    Female    50
171    55    160    Hugh MURPHY    02:11:00    Sen    Male    113
172    22    175    Aine COTTER    02:11:07    SenF    Female    51
173    8    99    Don BOWEN    02:11:24    5054    Male    114
174    22    100    Fergus BOWEN    02:11:24    4549    Male    115
175    56    261    Ross Paterson    02:11:33    Sen    Male    116
176    3    144    Olof NILSSON    02:12:36    5559    Male    117
177    23    244    Kevin Kelliher    02:13:11    4044    Male    118
178    9    230    Siobhan Kearney Kelly    02:14:25    4044    Female    52
179    4    148    Kent SJOBERG    02:14:52    5559    Male    119
180    57    211    Gerard FEELEY    02:15:13    Sen    Male    120
181    5    7    Sarah O'CONNOR    02:15:18    Relay    Mixed    9
182    13    273    Alison O'sillivan    02:16:25    3539    Female    53
183    23    221    Andrew Quigley    02:16:55    4549    Male    121
184    23    109    Norma BREEN    02:17:06    SenF    Female    54
185    24    217    Karen O DRISCOLL    02:17:16    SenF    Female    55
186    10    141    Cyntia LAPORTE    02:17:21    4044    Female    56
187    58    107    Danilo DUSOSWA    02:18:36    Sen    Male    122
188    25    168    Imelda MULLEN    02:19:41    SenF    Female    57
189         215    John YOUNAN    02:19:41         Male    123
190    24    246    Denis Collins    02:19:43    4044    Male    124
191    1    185    Catherine CERONE    02:20:40    5559    Female    58
192    26    256    Blathnaid Coakley    02:20:55    SenF    Female    59
193    27    90    Sinead DE FAOITE    02:22:20    SenF    Female    60
194    6    145    Cathrine GLADH    02:22:31    5054    Female    61
195    59    232    Gerord O Sullivan    02:24:50    Sen    Male    125
196    11    225    Deardre O Gorman    02:26:51    4044    Female    62
197    60    174    Brian O CONNOR    02:27:52    Sen    Male    126
198    1    161    Joerg GERSCHNER    02:28:31    6064    Male    127
199    28    96    Nora BUTLWR    02:29:12    SenF    Female    63
200    1    102    Thomas WALDRON    02:32:52    7074    Male    128
201    2    54    David MCGRATH    02:44:14    6064    Male    129
202    2    55    Rosalind BROWN    02:44:14    4549    Female    64
203    9    276    Barry Lynch    02:49:48    5054    Male    130
204    29    67    Elaine O CONNOR    02:51:06    SenF    Female    65
205    7    277    Linda Lynch    02:56:08    5054    Female    66

Clare...Results of the East Clare 10k road race...Sat 15th Sept 2012

East Clare 10k Road Race and 10k Fun Walk and Cycle Saturday 15 September 2012

Provisional Results for All Competitors in finish order. Pace Race Race

1 0:32:47 FINTAN HYLAND,  Galway City Harriers M40 03:16.7 221 1
2 0:33:42 JAMES MC INTYRE,  B. M. O. H. M 03:22.2 71 2
3 0:33:50 COLM TURNER,  Limerick A. C. M 03:23.0 48 3
4 0:33:59 T J . MC HUGH,  Mayo A. C. M 03:23.9 57 4
5 0:34:27 KEITH LYNCH,  B. M. O. H. M 03:26.7 17 5
6 0:34:44 MIKE CUNNINGHAM,  Bilboa A. C. M40 03:28.4 70 6
7 0:34:48 WILLIE DEVITT,  Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare M 03:28.8 98 7
8 0:35:09 GARY SCULLY,  Nenagh Olympic M 03:30.9 54 8
9 0:35:36 JAMES MURPHY,  Crusaders A. C. M 03:33.6 50 9
10 0:37:29 RICHIE O DONNELL,  B. M. O. H. M 03:44.9 74 10
11 0:37:30 ANDY MC LOUGHLIN,  Nenagh Olympic M 03:45.0 55 11
12 0:37:57 RONAN BOLAND,  Eagle A. C. M40 03:47.7 20 12
13 0:38:09 TRACEY JOHNSON,  Dooneen A. C. F 03:48.9 60 13
14 0:38:15 CATHERINE CONWAY,  Mayo A. C. F 03:49.5 56 14
15 0:38:26 JOE COLLERAN,  Crusheen M40 03:50.6 45 15
16 0:39:19 HELEN CORBETT,  Galway City Harriers F 03:55.9 63 16
17 0:39:55 OLIVER MC INERNEY,  O. C. Mills M 03:59.5 41 17
18 0:39:59 CUSHLA BRID HEHIR,  Ennis Track Club F 03:59.9 104 18
19 0:40:05 MICHAEL FLEMING,  Kilkishen M 04:00.5 111 19
20 0:40:17 NOAH MC MAHON,  Ennis Track Club M 04:01.7 30 20
21 0:40:21 PAT O DWYER,  Quin/Clooney M40 04:02.1 81 21
22 0:40:58 BRENDAN HANNON,  Sixmilebridge M 04:05.8 53 22
23 0:41:02 JAMES LITTLETON,  Tulla M 04:06.2 1 23
24 0:41:16 MIKE BROUGHAN,  Limerick M 04:07.6 28 24
25 0:41:25 LIAM BUTLER,  Dundrum A. C. M50 04:08.5 52 25
26 0:41:41 AIDAN CABEY,  Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare M50 04:10.1 38 26
27 0:41:47 JOHN COONEY,  Bodyke M 04:10.7 88 27
28 0:41:58 PAUL CONWAY,  B. M. O. H. M 04:11.8 77 28
29 0:42:00 JOHN FERRIS,  Dooneen A. C. M40 04:12.0 59 29
30 0:42:16 KEITH MC INERNEY,  Limerick Triathlon Club M40 04:13.6 24 30
31 0:42:25 JAMES CHAMBERS,  O. C. Mills M40 04:14.5 21 31
32 0:42:39 REDMOND BURKE,  Limerick Triathlon Club M40 04:15.9 10 32
33 0:42:58 JOHN WALSH,  Tulla M 04:17.8 9 33
34 0:43:10 BRIAN COLLINS,  Kilnaboy A. C. M40 04:19.0 73 34
35 0:43:16 DAITHI O CRIODAIN,  Limerick Triathlon Club M 04:19.6 86 35
36 0:43:22 CONOR COLEMON,  Individual M40 04:20.2 123 36
37 0:43:42 ANTOINETTE COLEMAN,  Individual F 04:22.2 122 37
38 0:43:50 TONY BERKERY,  Doon M40 04:23.0 68 38
39 0:43:56 TOM ENRIGHT,  B. M. O. H. M 04:23.6 46 39
40 0:43:59 RORY NEVILLE,  Kilkishen M 04:23.9 110 40
41 0:44:01 ANDY MINOGUE,  Ardnacrusha M40 04:24.1 47 41
42 0:44:05 ABE HENDERSON,  Limerick M40 04:24.5 42 42
43 0:44:06 MICHAEL COLLINS,  B. M. O. H. M 04:24.6 72 43
44 0:44:08 CARMEL MCDONHNAILL,  West Limerick F50 04:24.8 85 44
45 0:44:10 IAN DONNELLAN,  Kilkishen M 04:25.0 51 45
46 0:44:13 JAMES MELODY,  B. M. O. H. M 04:25.3 109 46
47 0:44:17 RORY LIDDANE,  B. M. O. H. M 04:25.7 40 47
48 0:44:32 NIALL LEAMY,  St Cronans A. C. M 04:27.2 121 48
49 0:45:13 PAT BAKER,  Ennis M 04:31.3 62 49
50 0:45:14 AIDAN CAHALANE,  Newmarket-on-Fergus M 04:31.4 44 50
51 0:45:18 KENNETH OWENS,  Kilkee M 04:31.8 103 51
52 0:45:21 PATRICK WALSH,  Limerick M 04:32.1 25 52
53 0:45:43 BRYAN HANNON,  B. M. O. H. M 04:34.3 114 53
54 0:45:47 PATRICIA MC NAMARA,  West Limerick F40 04:34.7 92 54
55 0:46:28 JOHN GALLAGHER,  Kildorrery Cork M40 04:38.8 75 55
56 0:46:36 JOHN ROCHE,  Kilkee M 04:39.6 79 56
57 0:46:37 EMILY NOLAN,  Monaleen F 04:39.7 29 57
58 0:47:11 YVONNE MC HUGO,  Birdhill F40 04:43.1 37 58
59 0:47:24 JERRY EGAN,  Sixmilebridge M40 04:44.4 14 59
60 0:47:49 DAVID WALSHE,  Limerick Triathlon Club M 04:46.9 91 60
61 0:47:54 NOEL NASH,  Clonlea Harriers M 04:47.4 80 61
62 0:48:34 OLIVER RYAN,  Limerick M 04:51.4 116 62
63 0:48:45 CRAIG MC NAMARA,  Ennis M 04:52.5 66 63
64 0:48:50 GARRY MURNANE,  O. C. Mills M 04:53.0 113 64
65 0:48:51 GERARD HAYES,  Raheen M 04:53.1 105 65
66 0:48:55 OLIVE LIDDANE,  B. M. O. H. F 04:53.5 78 66
67 0:49:07 MARY CAHILL,  Kilrush F 04:54.7 65 67
68 0:49:10 JOHN DUNNE,  Sixmilebridge M40 04:55.0 100 68
69 0:49:18 MONICA GREAVES,  Kilkishen F 04:55.8 99 69
70 0:49:31 KIERAN O CURRY,  Limerick M40 04:57.1 33 70
71 0:50:44 PATRICK MINNOCK,  Killaloe M40 05:04.4 3 71
72 0:50:48 ELAINE MC NAMARA,  Killanena/Flagmount F 05:04.8 34 72
73 0:50:53 FLANNAN MC MAHON,  O. C. Mills M 05:05.3 108 73
74 0:51:21 BERNIE KEANE,  Killanena/Flagmount F40 05:08.1 94 74
75 0:51:41 EILEEN ROE,  Ballina Co Tipp F40 05:10.1 12 75
76 0:51:46 SHIRLEY SHEEDY,  Newmarket-on-Fergus F40 05:10.6 23 76
77 0:51:57 PAUL MITCHELL,  Doon M 05:11.7 69 77
78 0:52:05 D ALINSON,  Feakle M 05:12.5 82 78
79 0:52:21 ANGELA BEHAN,  Ennis F40 05:14.1 64 79
80 0:52:26 JOHN SHIELDS,  Pallaskenry M40 05:14.6 31 80
81 0:53:01 CAROL ARTHUR,  Newmarket-on-Fergus F 05:18.1 89 81
82 0:53:35 EAMON NUGENT,  scarriff M50 05:21.5 93 82
83 0:53:47 ANTHONY GUILFOYLE,  Feakle M 05:22.7 83 83
84 0:53:54 SEAMUS HAYES,  Newmarket-on-Fergus M 05:23.4 101 84
85 0:54:06 PATRICIA MOLONEY,  B. M. O. H. F 05:24.6 43 85
86 0:54:39 CIARA RYAN,  Kilkishen F 05:27.9 87 86
87 0:54:56 ALAN O NEILL,  Sixmilebridge M40 05:29.6 61 87
88 0:55:40 NOELLE MC NAMARA,  Kilkishen F 05:34.0 120 88
89 0:55:48 HANNAH FERRIS,  Dooneen A. C. F40 05:34.8 58 89
90 0:56:02 JULIE O CONER,  Limerick F 05:36.2 90 90
91 0:56:17 NOUAG BAKER,  O. C. Mills F 05:37.7 119 91
92 0:56:17 CAROLINE SHEEDY,  Kilkishen F 05:37.7 115 92
93 0:56:31 AISHLING DUNNE,  Sixmilebridge F 05:39.1 102 93
94 0:56:33 ELIZABETH BURKE,  Limerick Triathlon Club F40 05:39.3 11 94
95 0:57:15 SANDRA NORMOYLE,  Ennis F 05:43.5 15 95
96 0:58:10 KATHERINE FLYNN,  B. M. O. H. F 05:49.0 67 96
97 0:58:38 PAUL MURPHY,  Clarecastle/Ballyea M 05:51.8 84 97
98 0:59:40 DONNA FROST,  Limerick F 05:58.0 117 98
99 0:59:43 MARTIN DALY,  clare crusaders M50 05:58.3 35 99
100 0:59:44 TRISH MOLONEY,  Kilmore F 05:58.4 95 100
101 1:00:25 KEVIN MC GRATH,  O. C. Mills M 06:02.5 26 101
102 1:00:26 CLAIRE MC GRATH,  O. C. Mills F 06:02.6 27 102
103 1:01:20 MAUREEN CASEY,  Broadford F 06:08.0 96 103
104 1:02:06 LUZ TUCKER,  B. M. O. H. F 06:12.6 39 104
105 1:02:10 PAMELA NORMOYLE,  gort F 06:13.0 16 105
106 1:02:30 ANDY CUNNEEN,  Ardnacrusha M40 06:15.0 22 106
107 1:02:48 JACENTA KEANE,  Sixmilebridge F 06:16.8 36 107
108 1:03:37 ORLA RYAN,  Newmarket-on-Fergus F 06:21.7 112 108
109 1:04:10 SINEAD MC KEE,  Feakle F 06:25.0 97 109
110 1:10:02 HELEN FITZGERALD,  Limerick F 07:00.2 106 110
111 1:11:43 ANNA MOLONY,  Dublin F 07:10.3 107 111
112 1:15:23 JOSETTA HOGAN,  Sixmilebridge F40 07:32.3 76 112
113 MAIREAD FROST,  Kilkishen Female Walkers 228 113
114 YVONNE MORONEY,  Kilkishen Female Walkers 201 114
115 SIOBHAN MORONEY,  Kilkishen Female Walkers 206 115
116 CLAIRE BAKER,  O. C. Mills Female Walkers 232 116
117 SIOBHAN KELLEHER,  Clarecastle/Ballyea Female Walkers 238 117
118 GERALDINE NEVILLE,  Kilkishen Female Walkers 208 118
119 AMANDA NEVILLE,  Kilkishen Female Walkers 207 119
120 EITHNE KEANE,  Ennis Female Walkers 214 120
121 YVONNE,  Kilkishen Female Walkers 216 121
122 ANTHONY,  Kilkishen Male Walkers 217 122
123 CATHERINE ROUGHAN,  Kilkishen Female Walkers 226 123
124 SUZANNE CHAMBERS,  Ennis Female Walkers 224 124
125 FRANCES DILLON,  Kilkishen Female Walkers 235 125
126 MICHAEL GRACE,  Kilkishen Male Walkers 233 126
127 BRENDAN MC INERNEY,  Newmarket-on-Fergus Male Walkers 215 127
128 ELAINE RODGERS,  Whitegate Female Walkers 252 128
129 AUDREY BOLAND,  Broadford Female Walkers 231 129
130 ANNE GLEESON,  Kilkishen Female Walkers 230 130
131 KATHLEEN DONOVAN,  Kilkishen Female Walkers 229 131
132 MAI HOGAN,  Kilkishen Female Walkers 227 132
133 OLIVIA KING,  Kilkishen Female Walkers 237 133
134 MARTIN CONLON,  Sixmilebridge Male Walkers 239 134
135 ANN MC NAMARA,  Kilkishen Female Walkers 236 135
136 BREDA FLEMING,  Broadford Female Walkers 244 136
137 A HUSSEY,  O. C. Mills Male Walkers 245 137
138 MEAVE NASH,  Kilkishen Female Walkers 247 138
139 TARA MURRAY,  Sixmilebridge Female Walkers 248 139
140 JANETTE MC GRATH,  Tulla Female Walkers 249 140
141 CATHERINE LEAMY,  Tulla Female Walkers 250 141
142 LAURA WOODS,  Kilkishen Female Walkers 234 142
143 DEREK CANNY,  Kilkishen Male Cycle 219 143
144 GER MORONEY,  Kilkishen Male Cycle 220 144
145 KEVIN FROST,  Kilkishen Male Cycle 240 145
146 FROST CHILD,  Kilkishen Female Cycle 241 146
147 FROST CHILD,  Kilkishen Female Cycle 242 147
148 FROST CHILD,  Kilkishen Female Cycle 243 148
149 GER MORONEY,  Kilkishen Male Cycle 222 149
150 GER MORONEY,  Kilkishen Male Cycle 223 150
151 NOEL GLEESON,  Kilkishen Male Cycle 251 151
152 KILLIAN NUGENT,  Kilkishen Male Cycle 203 152
153 JAMES BEATTY,  Kilkishen Male Cycle 202 153
154 DAVID O DONNELL,  Kilkishen Male Cycle 204 154
155 JAMES DOWLING,  O. C. Mills Male Cycle 225 155
156 CONOR HENCHY,  Kilkishen Male Cycle 205 156
157 SHARON MC CARTHY,  Kilkishen Female Cycle 209 157
158 JOHN MC CARTHY,  Kilkishen Male Cycle 211 158
There were 158 finishers in the All Competitors category.

Kerry...Results of An Riocht AC 5k road race - Fri 14th Sept 2012

There was a huge turnout of nearly 380 runners for the third and final race in the An Riocht 5k Autumn Series. This is a big jump up from the 277 and 273 in the first two races. In terms of a 5k evening race in Kerry, these are huge numbers. Many of the 5k races in Killarney over the last 12 months only got around 100 runners so the Castleisland numbers as especially impressive.

The full results can be seen HERE

Clare...Results of the Bunratty 5k/10/Half-Marathon Fun Runs...Sat 8th Sept 2012

These results of the three Fun Runs in Bunratty are now available...HERE

Reminder about the Castleisland 5k...Fri 14th Sept 2012

Just a reminder that the second race in the Castleisland 5k series is on this evening at 7pm.

More details in an earlier post.

Clare...Results of the Shannon Lions Club 10k - Wed 12th Sept 2012

Provisional Results for All Competitors in finish order. Pace Race Race
1 0:32:55 BARRY MINNOCK,  Rathfarnham A.C. M 03:17.5 196 1
2 0:35:15 JAMES LIDDANE,  B. M. O. H. M 03:31.5 213 2
3 0:35:50 NIALL COLLINS,  Limerick M 03:35.0 187 3
4 0:35:54 JOHN HANNON,  B. M. O. H. M40 03:35.4 121 4
5 0:36:57 RICHIE O DONNELL,  B. M. O. H. M 03:41.7 135 5
6 0:37:20 COLM DALY,  Ennis Track Club M 03:44.0 120 6
7 0:37:27 KARL FITZMAURICE,  Shannon A. C. Junior Men 03:44.7 161 7
8 0:38:17 VERONICA COLLERAN,  Ennis Track Club F 03:49.7 180 8
9 0:38:22 JOHN MURPHY,  Kilmihil M40 03:50.2 127 9
10 0:38:42 PAT MORRISSEY,  Ennis Track Club M40 03:52.2 199 10
11 0:38:52 EIMEAR POWER,  Sportsworld A. C. F 03:53.2 189 11
12 0:39:02 BRIAN KENNEDY,  Newmarket-on-Fergus M 03:54.2 183 12
13 0:39:12 SHANE COLLINS,  Shannon M40 03:55.2 157 13
14 0:39:18 BRIAN MEANEY,  Shannon Road Runners M 03:55.8 163 14
15 0:39:49 DENIS CARTY,  Clarecastle/Ballyea M 03:58.9 186 15
16 0:39:55 CUSHLA BRID HEHIR,  Ennis Track Club F 03:59.5 208 16
17 0:39:58 MIKE DARCY,  Newmarket-on-Fergus M 03:59.8 203 17
18 0:40:29 MICHEAL MC NAMARA,  Sixmilebridge M 04:02.9 198 18
19 0:40:40 LORETTA DUGGAN,  St Marys (Clare) F 04:04.0 193 19
20 0:41:52 FLAN SHEEDY,  clare crusaders M40 04:11.2 207 20
21 0:41:56 DECLAN MC CARTHY,  Adare M40 04:11.6 190 21
22 0:42:08 ALAN WEBB,  Shannon Road Runners M 04:12.8 170 22
23 0:42:12 DEREK CLANCY,  clare crusaders M 04:13.2 124 23
24 0:42:16 LORNA O NEILL,  Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare F 04:13.6 195 24
25 0:42:29 JOHN KELLY,  Kilkee M40 04:14.9 177 25
26 0:42:32 RAY HICKEY,  Ogonnelloe M40 04:15.2 209 26
27 0:42:58 BOBBY MC PHILLIPS,  Shannon Road Runners M 04:17.8 174 27
28 0:43:32 GEAROID HOWARD,  Shannon M 04:21.2 167 28
29 0:44:02 LORRAINE CARR,  Shannon Road Runners F 04:24.2 176 29
30 0:44:39 ALAN DOWNES,  Shannon Road Runners M 04:27.9 181 30
31 0:44:47 CHRIS HARTIGAN,  Shannon M40 04:28.7 178 31
32 0:44:48 HELEN O HANLON,  Ennis F40 04:28.8 138 32
33 0:45:25 KIERAN MC CARTHY,  clare crusaders M 04:32.5 155 33
34 0:45:27 JOHN ROCHE,  Kilkee M 04:32.7 192 34
35 0:45:33 CATHAL JONES,  Newmarket-on-Fergus M 04:33.3 160 35
36 0:45:38 DON MURPHY,  Newmarket-on-Fergus M 04:33.8 159 36
37 0:45:56 T J O DWYER,  Cashel M40 04:35.6 158 37
38 0:46:02 DAVID HOGAN,  Shannon Road Runners M 04:36.2 137 38
39 0:46:03 YVONNE MC HUGO,  Ballina Co Tipp F 04:36.3 128 39
40 0:46:27 DENIS CHAMBERS,  Shannon M40 04:38.7 156 40
41 0:46:36 OLIVE LIDDANE,  B. M. O. H. F40 04:39.6 214 41
42 0:46:40 JOHN MC SWEENEY,  Ennis M40 04:40.0 191 42
43 0:47:11 EMER O MAHONEY,  Individual F 04:43.1 204 43
44 0:47:28 MARY CAHILL,  Kilrush F 04:44.8 182 44
45 0:47:35 SUSAN TAYLOR,  St Cronans A. C. F40 04:45.5 185 45
46 0:48:45 PAUL FITZGERALD,  Shannon Road Runners M40 04:52.5 210 46
47 0:48:49 PAULA O CONNOR,  Limerick A. C. F 04:52.9 200 47
48 0:48:51 DARREN CRONIN,  Newmarket-on-Fergus M 04:53.1 179 48
49 0:48:54 MICHAEL GAMMELL,  Shannon Road Runners M 04:53.4 164 49
50 0:49:07 JAMES LINEHAN,  Finland M 04:54.7 197 50
51 0:49:10 DON O SULLIVAN,  Shannon M40 04:55.0 188 51
52 0:49:12 NIAMH CLANCY,  Newmarket-on-Fergus F 04:55.2 125 52
53 0:49:58 EMMETT DIVINEY,  Shannon Junior Men 04:59.8 166 53
54 0:50:00 BEATRICE KERINS,  Ennis F 05:00.0 126 54
55 0:50:44 KEVIN THOMPSTONE,  Individual M40 05:04.4 129 55
56 0:50:51 OLIVIA MORRIS,  Shannon F 05:05.1 194 56
57 0:50:51 MARTINA CLANCY,  Shannon F40 05:05.1 202 57
58 0:51:09 SHARON KING,  Ennis F40 05:06.9 139 58
59 0:51:23 MARIA O DRISCOLL,  Ennis F40 05:08.3 217 59
60 0:51:44 ANITA EGAN,  Nenagh F 05:10.4 131 60
61 0:53:28 DAVID HENCHY,  Newmarket-on-Fergus M 05:20.8 169 61
62 0:54:37 KEVIN RYAN,  Newmarket-on-Fergus M 05:27.7 162 62
63 0:54:52 ED MC MAHON,  clare crusaders M40 05:29.2 175 63
64 0:57:07 MANUS BREATHNAGH,  Individual M 05:42.7 132 64
65 0:57:14 GERRY LEONARD,  Shannon M 05:43.4 168 65
66 0:57:32 DEREK BARRETT,  Shannon M40 05:45.2 211 66
67 0:59:03 MARIA NOLAN,  Shannon Road Runners F40 05:54.3 172 67
68 0:59:03 GERRY MC INTYRE,  Shannon Road Runners M40 05:54.3 171 68
69 0:59:44 KATHLEEN HEALY,  Newmarket-on-Fergus F 05:58.4 165 69
70 1:00:06 DEBBIE REDDAN,  Sixmilebridge F 06:00.6 173 70
71 1:00:08 FIONA ROCHE,  Ruan F40 06:00.8 122 71
72 1:00:12 NORA TREACY,  Doon F 06:01.2 123 72
73 1:02:43 DENISE SEYMORE,  Limerick F 06:16.3 201 73
74 1:04:43 JACINTA KEANE,  Sixmilebridge F 06:28.3 154 74
75 1:09:07 FRANK SADLIER,  Shannon M40 06:54.7 133 75
76 1:11:13 ANN THOMPSTONE,  Individual F40 07:07.3 130 76
77 1:12:11 FIONA RYAN,  Shannon Road Runners F40 07:13.1 215 77
78 1:12:12 MARIA O DONNELL,  Shannon Road Runners F 07:13.2 216 78
79 1:14:21 MICHAEL GRACE,  Kilkishen M40 07:26.1 205 79
80 1:14:22 MARTIN CONLON,  Sixmilebridge M40 07:26.2 206 80
81 1:23:42 MARY HANLY,  Shannon F 08:22.2 212 81
82 0:17:21 STEPHAN TEELING LYNCH,  Shannon M 5k  Fun Run 01:44.1 486 83
83 0:20:21 JOHNNY O LOUGHLIN,  Sixmilebridge M 5k  Fun Run 02:02.1 482 84
84 0:20:42 PAUL CONWAY,  Ennis M 5k  Fun Run 02:04.2 474 85
85 0:20:46 HUGH O SHAUGHNESSY,  Shannon M 5k  Fun Run 02:04.6 458 86
86 0:20:53 BRYAN HANNON,  Quin/Clooney M 5k  Fun Run 02:05.3 465 87
87 0:21:06 MICHAEL FENTON,  Kilfinane M 5k  Fun Run 02:06.6 481 88
88 0:22:35 BERNARD FITZPATRICK,  Newmarket-on-Fergus M 5k  Fun Run 02:15.5 487 89
89 0:22:40 GEAROID MC MAHON,  Shannon A. C. M 5k  Fun Run 02:16.0 478 90
90 0:22:41 SHANNON O GRADY,  Shannon A. C. F 5k Fun Run 02:16.1 479 91
91 0:22:46 LUKE O NEILL,  Shannon M 5k  Fun Run 02:16.6 475 92
92 0:22:50 PAUL HENNESSY,  Shannon M 5k  Fun Run 02:17.0 184 93
93 0:22:56 LIAM MURPHY,  Shannon M 5k  Fun Run 02:17.6 463 94
94 0:24:25 WITOLD KACZURBA,  Individual M 5k  Fun Run 02:26.5 488 95
95 0:24:28 EMER NELLIGAN,  Limerick F 5k Fun Run 02:26.8 466 96
96 0:24:48 NOEL MULDERRIG,  Shannon Road Runners M 5k  Fun Run 02:28.8 496 97
97 0:24:56 MARY CONWAY,  Limerick F 5k Fun Run 02:29.6 470 98
98 0:25:07 CARSTAN JASPER,  Limerick M 5k  Fun Run 02:30.7 471 99
99 0:28:36 A. N. OTHER,  Individual F 5k Fun Run 02:51.6 144 100
100 0:28:37 CLAIRE MOLYNEUX,  Limerick F 5k Fun Run 02:51.7 473 101
101 0:29:08 RAWEWA RUTH,  Limerick M 5k  Fun Run 02:54.8 472 102
102 0:29:19 SIOBHAN MULDERRIG,  Shannon Road Runners F 5k Fun Run 02:55.9 497 103
103 0:30:27 LUCIA SHEEHAN,  Individual F 5k Fun Run 03:02.7 499 104
104 0:30:39 EILEEN O DOHERTY,  Ennis F 5k Fun Run 03:03.9 476 105
105 0:32:12 MAEVE GAHAN,  Shannon F 5k Fun Run 03:13.2 495 106
106 0:32:27 CLAIRE O GRADY,  Shannon F 5k Fun Run 03:14.7 493 107
107 0:32:38 NESSA QUINN,  Shannon F 5k Fun Run 03:15.8 494 108
108 0:36:50 JENNIE MC AVINUE,  Shannon Road Runners F 5k Fun Run 03:41.0 490 109
109 0:36:51 STEVEN HINCHY,  Shannon M 5k  Fun Run 03:41.1 489 110
110 0:36:53 ANNE MC AVINUE,  Shannon Road Runners F 5k Fun Run 03:41.3 491 111
111 0:37:05 CIARA FITZGERALD,  Individual F 5k Fun Run 03:42.5 492 112
112 0:37:09 AISLING FLAHERTY,  Newmarket-on-Fergus F 5k Fun Run 03:42.9 467 113
113 0:37:18 FRANCES SEXTON,  Shannon F 5k Fun Run 03:43.8 457 114
114 0:46:56 LORNA NELLIGAN,  Shannon F 5k Fun Run 04:41.6 456 115
115 0:46:57 CAROL O HALLORAN,  Newmarket-on-Fergus F 5k Fun Run 04:41.7 483 116
116 0:46:59 TERENCE MANGAN,  Ennis M 5k  Fun Run 04:41.9 459 117
117 0:47:00 RITA COSTELLO,  Shannon F 5k Fun Run 04:42.0 480 118
118 0:47:01 OLIVE CAREY,  Shannon F 5k Fun Run 04:42.1 498 119
119 0:48:00 BERNIE CONWAY,  Newmarket-on-Fergus F 5k Fun Run 04:48.0 468 120
120 0:48:43 CARMEL MC MAHON,  Shannon F 5k Fun Run 04:52.3 462 121
121 0:48:44 MARIE MOLLOY,  Ennis Lions F 5k Fun Run 04:52.4 477 122
122 0:49:17 MARIE CHAMBERS,  Shannon F 5k Fun Run 04:55.7 454 123
123 0:49:18 TOM CHAMBERS,  Shannon M 5k  Fun Run 04:55.8 455 124
124 0:51:07 KATHLEEN MARKHAM,  Sixmilebridge F 5k Fun Run 05:06.7 460 125
125 0:51:08 MARY LIDDY,  Shannon F 5k Fun Run 05:06.8 461 126
126 0:54:50 NOREEN BOLAND,  Shannon F 5k Fun Run 05:29.0 484 127
There were 126 finishers in the All Competitors category.

Clare...Results of the Doonbeg Half-Marathon Fun Run...Sat 8th Sept 2012

The Declan Hayes Half Marathon Fun Run and 10k Fun Run was held in Doonbeg on Saturday 8th September 2012.

Provisional Results for All Competitors in finish order. Pace Race Race
1 1:08:33 MICHAEL SHANNON,  Kilnaboy A. C. M
2 1:12:16 JULIO CESAR F CASTRO,  Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare M
3 1:17:21 WILLIE DEVITT,  Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare M
1 1:34:09 LORETTO DUGGAN,  St Marys (Clare) F
2 1:40:05 SUSANNE UI DHALAIGH,  Clare F50
3 1:40:38 MELANIE HASSETT,  Clare F40

The full results can be found HERE

(Results and photo courtesy of James Sexton)

Kerry...Results of the Killarney Womens mini-marathon - Sat 8th Sept 2012

A total of 462 women took part in this year's Killarney mini-marathon in Kerry.

1    1    273    Lizzie LEE    00:37:03    18-34    Female    1
2    1    305    Maria MCCARTHY    00:38:11    35-39    Female    2
3    2    862    Karina TEAHAN    00:39:01    18-34    Female    3
4    3    263    Alison KIRWAN    00:41:58    18-34    Female    4
5    4    108    Siobhan DALY    00:42:10    18-34    Female    5
6    5    159    Sharon FINN    00:43:08    18-34    Female    6
7    6    216    Ann HORAN    00:43:39    18-34    Female    7
8    1    135    Brenda DOODY    00:43:53    40-44    Female    8
9    1    128    Majella DISKIN    00:44:15    Walk    Female    9
10    7    884    Anne MANGAN    00:44:45    18-34    Female    10

The full results can be found HERE 

Photos...
1) Maura Miller has a gallery of photos HERE

Athletic Clubs in Clare by size...Aug 2012

A few days ago, Athletics Ireland released their figures for club membership. What they show is that in the last 15 months since May 2011, the number of adults in athletic clubs in Clare has increased from 207 to 285, a rise of 38%.

These are the athletic clubs in County Clare with more 10 or more adult members...

1) Ennis Track AC are now the largest club in Co.Clare with 63 adult members. They have grown by 31% in the last 15 months.
2) BMOH AC are a new club as a result of the amalgamation of the Bridge Milers and the Olympic Harriers. They jump straight into 2nd spot with 56 members.
3) The club in 3rd spot is another amalgamation of three clubs....Killmurray/Ibrickane/N Clare AC. They lose the top spot as they recorded a slight drop in numbers down 4% to 48 members.
4) Marian AC based in Ennis stayed more or less static with a drop of one member to 35.

As with Co.Limerick, at first glance some of the growth in club membership in Clare looks impressive but it is very low compared to other counties. In terms of club size relative to the available population, you could double the membership of all of the clubs in Clare and they would be roughly on a par with the clubs in Waterford.

Looking through the race calendar for the past few months, there has been plenty of runs in Co.Clare but a high percentage of them don't seem to be organised by athletic clubs. Having covered the results of races in Munster for the last few years, it's obvious that as a percentage, there are more fun runs, charity races and unlicensed races in Co.Clare than any of the other five counties in the province.

This perhaps might go some way towards explaining why club membership is so low in the county? If there are so many non-club races in the county then many runners may not even be aware of what athletic clubs are out there or what they can offer. On the upside, the figures do show that there is loads of potential for the clubs in Clare to grow.

Notice...some clubs have a large number of Fit4Life members, some are more into track and field, some are more focused on other specific areas. The figures don't say or suggest which club is best, just which club happens to have the most adult members....although it is probably fair to say that if a club has a lot of members then it must be doing something right.

Athletic Clubs in Limerick by size...Aug 2012

A few days ago, Athletics Ireland released their figures for club membership. What they show is that in the last 15 months since May 2011, the number of adults in athletic clubs in Limerick has increased from 287 to 393, a rise of 37%.

These are the athletic clubs in Limerick with more 10 or more adult members...

1) Dooneen AC are the largest club in the county with 105 members, an increase of 44% in the last 15 months.
2) Limerick AC now have 68 members, up 10% and stay in second spot.
3) West Limerick AC jump from from 41 to 64 adult members, an increase of 56% and move from 4th to 3rd largest club.
4) Limerick Country Club AC drop to 4th spot but still record a 25% increase in membership with 55 members.
5) The next three clubs all record an increase in membership......Bilboa AC at 39, Kilfinane AC at 19 and Kilmallock AC at 15.

While at first glance the growth in club membership in Limerick looks impressive, when you compare them to other counties then you begin to wonder why are they so small?

For example, the county of Limerick is in population terms the second highest in Munster after Cork. In terms of club membership, it is only ranked 5th out of the 6 counties. In fact, in terms of club size relative to the available population, you could double the membership of all of the clubs in Limerick and they would be roughly on a par with the clubs in Waterford.

Even looking through the race calendar, there are an obvious lack of races in Limerick relative to the other counties in Munster. There are obviously a lot of people running in Limerick as can be seen from events like the Great Limerick Run but for whatever reason, they don't see the need to join a club.

Looking forward, there is huge potential in Limerick for growth both in the number of races and in club membership. With Limerick County having a population of some 191,000, the clubs based near the city could certainly attract lots of new members if they wanted to.

Notice...Some clubs have a large number of Fit4Life members, some are more into track and field and some are more focused on other specific areas. The figures don't say or suggest which club is best, just which club happens to have the most adult members....although it is probably fair to say that if a club has a lot of members then it must be doing something right. 

Athletic Clubs in Tipperary by size...Aug 2012

A few days ago, Athletics Ireland released their figures for club membership. What they show is that in the last 15 months since May 2011, the number of adults in athletic clubs in Tipperary has increased from 466 to 899, a huge rise of 93%. In fact, no other county of a similar size has grown so much. Many have grown by 20 to 50% but only Tipperary has gone way beyond that.

These are the athletic clubs in Tipperary with more 10 or more adult members...

The stats reveal that the huge growth in Tipperary numbers are mainly due to three clubs...
1) Clonmel AC have gone from 58 to 245 members in just 15 months to become the largest club in the county. This was no doubt due to a very active Fit4Life programme which attracted a lot of new members.
2) Thurles Crokes AC more than doubled their numbers going from 69 to 144 adult members.
3) Templemore AC is another club than have gone from a small base of 26 members to 130, a huge increase.

In terms of adult membership of athletic clubs and the size of the available population, Tipperary is  percentage wise second only to Galway in the number of adult members. While it's probably unlikely that there will be the same level of growth in Tipperary in the next 15 months, the current club numbers are still at a very healthy level.


Notice...some clubs have a large number of Fit4Life members, some are more into track and field, some are more focused on other specific areas. The figures don't say or suggest which club is best, just which club happens to have the most adult members....although it is probably fair to say that if a club has a lot of members then it must be doing something right.

Athletic Clubs in Kerry by size...Aug 2012

A few days ago, Athletics Ireland released their figures for club membership. What they show is that in the last 15 months since May 2011, the number of adults in athletic clubs in Kerry has increased from 342 to 446, a rise of 30%.

These are the athletic clubs in Kerry with more 9 or more adult members...

Notes...
1) Gneeveguilla retains it's top spot with 134 members, a rise of 19% on the May 2011 figure of 113.
2) Star of the Laune AC jump from just 8 adult members to 125 thanks to an active Fit4Life programme.
3) Farranfore Maine Valley AC also recorded a rise in adult membership going from 29 to 39 members.
4) The remaining clubs have remained more or less the same, some up a bit, some down.

In terms of adult membership of athletic clubs and the size of the available population, Kerry is about average compared to the other counties. What is perhaps unusual is how the bulk of the races and club membership tends to be based in mid Kerry near Killarney rather than further north near Tralee. The town of Tralee has a population of 24,000 people compared to Killarney with 14,000 yet the smaller town is a lot more active in terms of road races and running. There is probably plenty of scope for growth for clubs in the north of the county.

Notice...some clubs have a large number of Fit4Life members, some are more into track and field, some are more focused on other specific areas. The figures don't say or suggest which club is best, just which club happens to have the most adult members....although it is probably fair to say that if a club has a lot of members then it must be doing something right.

Athletic Clubs in Waterford by size...Aug 2012

A few days ago, Athletics Ireland released their figures for club membership. What they show is that the numbers of adults in athletics clubs have increased in all 26 counties except one...Waterford. In May 2011, some 502 adults were members of athletic clubs in the county of Waterford. By August 2012, it had dropped to 463 adults, a drop of 8%.

These are the athletic clubs in Waterford with more than 10 adult members...

Notes...
1) West Waterford AC are now the biggest club in Waterford with 209 adult members, an increase of 14% on the May 2011 figure of 183.
2) A big drop in Waterford AC numbers with a 35% decline from 213 to 138 adult members in just 15 months.
3) The remaining three clubs all recorded small increases in membership.

The two big clubs of course are West Waterford AC and Waterford AC. The numbers in West Waterford AC are remarkable in that they exceed the other two city based clubs combined. The main town in West Waterford is Dungarvan with a population of some 8,000 people. The other two clubs based in Waterford City have a population base of 47,000 to draw on yet they are significantly smaller. It does suggest however that with the current running boom, there is plenty of potential for the clubs in the east of the county to pick up new members if they want to.

Waterford...Results of the Genzyme 5m race - Fri 31st Aug 2012

The Genzyme 5 mile charity race was held on Friday, the 31st of August. Proceeds went towards MS Ireland.

1    Frank    Quinlan    Male    26.04
2    Martin    Kirwan    Male    28.14
3    Peter    Duggan    Male    28.22
1    Corinna    Walsh    Female    31.23
2    Clare    Annan    Female    33.13
3    Una    Uimhuirithe    Female    33.29

The full results can be seen HERE

Event Notice...Killarney Adventure Race - Sat 6th Oct 2012

For those of you who want to try something different......The Killarney Adventure Race! This multi-sport event basically involves the three disciplines of running, kayaking and cycling.

There is a choice of three routes....25 kms, 57 kms and 67 kms and all involve running on some mountain tracks, cycling on public roads and kayaking on one of Killarney's lakes.

Race Descrpition.........

25 km Course...The race consists of the following 4 stages:
Stage 1: Cycle - 11km...Starting in Muckross House this stage will take you along a cycle route around Muckross House in Killarney National Park.
Stage 2: Kayak - 1.5km...Kayak a circular route around the spectacular clear waters of Muckross Lake on double sit on top kayaks.
Stage 3: Torc Mountain Run - 8km...Starting by going under a 250 year old tunnel under the road, competitors will ascend to Torc Waterfall and the old Kenmare Road to the base of Torc Moutain. From here a mountain track and railway sleepers lead you to the summit of Torc Mountain. The 8km distance includes 2km run up and back to the Kayak stage.
Stage 4: Road Bike - 4km...The final short cycle stage brings you through the tranquil oakwood surrounds of Muckross House and Gardens to the finish line where all competitors will be given their customised medals & t-shirts.

*****

57 km course...The race consists of the following 5 stages:
Stage 1: Mountain Run - 7.5km...Starting at the base of the McGillycuddy Reeks this stage will take you through a tough steep bog mountain trail up and over Strickeen mountain.
Stage 2: Road bike - 35km...Pick your bike up at Kate Kearney's Cottage and start this amazing cycle with breathtaking views around every corner. On this stage you will encounter steep fast downhill cycling with sharp corners as you negotiate you way through this challenging section.
Stage 3: Kayak - 1.5km...Kayak a circular route around the spectacular clear waters of Muckross Lake on double sit on top kayaks.
Stage 4: Torc Mountain Run - 8km...Starting by going under a 250 year old tunnel under the road, competitors will ascend to Torc Waterfall and the old Kenmare Road to the base of Torc Moutain. From here a mountain track and railway sleepers lead you to the summit of Torc Mountain (535 mtrs asl). The 8km distance includes 2km run up and back to the Kayak stage.
Stage 5: Road Bike - 4km...The final short cycle stage brings you through the tranquil oakwood surrounds of Muckross House and Gardens to the finish line where all competitors will be given their customised medals & t-shirts.

 *****

67 km course...The race consists of the following 5 stages:
Stage 1: Mountain Run - 7.5km...Starting at the base of the McGillycuddy Reeks this stage will take you through a tough steep bog mountain trail up and over Strickeen mountain.
Stage 2: Road bike - 35km...Pick your bike up at Kate Kearney's Cottage and start this amazing cycle with breathtaking views around every corner. On this stage you will encounter steep fast downhill cycling with sharp corners as you negotiate you way through this challenging section.
Stage 3: Kayak - 1.5km...Kayak a circular route around the spectacular clear waters of Muckross Lake on double sit on top kayaks.
Stage 4: Mangerton Mountain Run - 18km...Starting by going under a 250 year old tunnel under the road, competitors will ascend to Torc Waterfall and follow forest tracks to the base of Mangerton. From here a mountain track leads to the Devil's Punchbowl, 50 metres from the summit of Mangerton Mountain (~830 mtrs asl). The 18km distance includes a 2km run up and back to the Kayak stage.
Stage 5: Road Bike - 4km...The final short cycle stage brings you through the tranquil oakwood surrounds of Muckross House and Gardens to the finish line where all competitors will be given their customised medals & t-shirts.


More details on the event website...http://www.killarneyadventurerace.ie/index.php
Entries close on Friday, the 21st of September.

Video below...

Photos from 2011...

Clare...Results of the Scariff 10k road race - Sun 3rd Sept 2012

Provisional Results for All Competitors in finish order. Pace Race Race
1 0:31:40 KENNETH RODGERS, St Johns (Clare) M
2 0:33:11 JULIO CESAR F CASTRO, Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare M
3 0:34:12 DECLAN MOORE, Bilboa A. C. M
1 0:38:23 VERONICA COLLERAN, Ennis Track Club F
2 0:38:37 MAIRE TRIONA KEANE, Tullamore Harriers F
3 0:40:37 BREEDA LYNCH, Dooneen A. C. F

The full results can be found HERE

Kerry...Results of An Riocht AC 5k road race, Castleisland...Fri 31st Aug 2012

The second race of three in the Riocht AC 5k series attracted a huge field of 273 runners, almost matching the 277 mark of the first race. In the last year or two, most 5k races in Kerry would have attracted a field of about 80-100 runners so getting 273 is way above average.

Place    Name     Gender    Cat    Total Time
1    James Doran    Brosna    M   16:07.2
2    Donal O'Callaghan    Lixnaw    M  16:25.1
3    John Barrett        M   16:28.0
1    Carol Finn        F   19:14.5
2    Siobhán Daly    Castleisland    F   19:58.7
3    Elaine O'Keefe        F    22:04.9

The full results can be seen HERE

The third and final race in the 5k series is on Friday, the 14th of September at 7pm....info here

Results of the Dingle Marathon...Sat 1st Aug 2012

Half-Marathon results...Provisional...HERE

Marathon results.....Provisional.......HERE

Ultra-Marathon results.....Provisional.....HERE