Limerick...Results of the Adare 10k road race - Sun 28th Feb 2016

The annual Adare 10k road race was held this year on Sunday the 28th of February 2016 and attracted a bumper field of 595 people. That's a jump of 19% on the figure for 2015.

1 Declan Moore    M    Bilboa A.C.    MS 33:40
2 Kevin Donagher    M    Rathfarnham W.S.A.F. A.C.  MS  33:41
3 Jorge Martín    M    Limerick A.C.    MS 33:52
38 Carolyn  Hayes    F    West Limerick A.C.    FS 38:29
57 Caitriona  Farrell    F    An Brú A.C.    FS 39:31
58 Sorcha Nic Dhomhnail    F    Donore Harriers    FS 39:48 

The race was organised by West Limerick AC.

Updated 29th Feb 2016...Chip times added.

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Malachy McCarthy has a small gallery HERE

Reminder...Adare 10k coming up on Sun 28th Feb 2016

This one might be of interest to any runners in North Cork / Limerick / North Kerry. The annual Adare 10k road race is coming up next Sunday the 28th of February and it's a bit unusual in that it always seems to attract a large field of about 500 runners in contrast to a lot of the other races in Limerick.

There are dry fit tops for the first 500 to enter and they have passed the 350 mark already. Online entries close at the end of Thursday and people can enter on the day as well.

More info HERE

Results of the Killarney 5k race...Sat 20th Feb 2016

The 3rd race of 4 in the ongoing Killarney 5k Series was held on Saturday the 20th of February 2016 and attracted a field of 81 runners.

1 Tim O’Connor SM An Riocht AC 15:51
2 Sean O’Sullivan M35 An Riocht AC 16:48
3 John Barrett M50 Gneeveguilla AC 17:19
8 Martina Kiely SF St. Finbarrs AC 18:11
17 Siobhan Daly SF Gneeveguilla AC 20:01
23 Mary O’Shea SF Gneeveguilla AC 21:18
O35 Mike Quirke Killarney Tri.,
O40 Declan Murphy SOTL,
O45 John Guerin GG,
O20 Robert Purcell Jnr;
O50 Jerome Foley FFMV,
O55 Tim Hogan Killarney Tri,
O60 John Walshe East cork,
O65 Patrick O’ Shea Iveragh,
O70 Ted Feehan GG,
U14 Donal Burke Millstreet,
U16 Patrick Cronin Millstreet AC,
Wheelchair; Ger Daly.

O35 Mary Barrett Riocht,
O40 Marie McKenna Tralee Tri,
O45 Bernie O’ Mahoney FFMV,
U14 Shauna McCarthy FFMV,
U16 Caoimhe O’Leary Millstreet.
The full results can be seen HERE

The final race is on next Saturday the 28th of February. Refreshments and prize giving afterwards. Series info HERE

Waterford...Results of the Dungarvan 10k race - Sun 21st Feb 2016

The annual Dungarvan 10k road race organised by West Waterford AC was held on Sunday the 21st of February 2016. A total of 155 runners took part, a welcome increase on the last two years.

DEISE COLLEGE DUNGARVAN 1OK RESULTS

Men’s Results
1st William Maunsell Clonmel AC 32.01
2nd David Mansfield Clonliffe Harriers AC 32.23
3rd Trevor Power Waterford AC 33.10
Over 40 Frank Quinlan Waterford AC 33.57 
Over 45 Tomás Mahony West Waterford AC 39.04
Over 50 Martin Hayes WWAC 38.32
Over 55 Gerry Cantwell WWAC 41.29
Team Men West Waterford AC Raivis Zakis Kevin Kenneally Des Feeney. 30 pts.

Ladies Results 
1st Sally Forristal St. Joseph's AC 39.43
2nd Kate Veale West Waterford AC 41.50
3rd Sandra Prendergast West Waterford AC 42.15
Over 35 Nicola Mc Glennon Ind 48.00
Over 40 Ester Murphy Midleton AC 44.42
Over 45 Andrea Gaffney West Waterford AC 53.58
Over 50 Libby McGinn Murphy Ind 47.36
Team Women West Waterford AC Diana Chizikova Angeline Drennan and Tracy Dwyer

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) The host club have a gallery of photos HERE

Tipperary...Results of the Clonmel AC 4km race in aid of SERT - Wed 17th Feb 2016

Nearly 200 runners took part in this charity 4km race in Clonmel on Wednesday 17th Feb 2016



1 Nigel O Flaherty The Runner Bandits 13:58
2 Colm Ryan Run for Wine 14:21
3 Jimmy Boland Run for Wine 14:27
24 Angela Walsh Team Green 16:28
27 Ann Marie Boland Run for Wine 16:37
33 Nicola O Mahoney The Runner Bandits 16:57 

The full results can be seen HERE

Report from Clonmel AC...The final race of this year’s 4k series attracted a record entry of 198 athletes and the Club is delighted to announce that we raised 1100 Euros for SERT – South East Radiotherapy Trust, a very worthy cause, thanks to everyone who contributed.

Conditions were ideal for running last night and we saw some very good performances throughout the race. Nigel O Flaherty (The Runner Bandits) dipped under 14 mins for the distance for the very first time when running a great race to win in 13 mins 58 secs, Brilliant performance. Then we had Colm Ryan (Run for Wine) 2nd in 14 mins 21 secs with Jimmy Boland (Run for Wine) 3rd in 14 mins 27 secs. 

The top three women were Angela Walsh (Team Green) 16 mins 28 secs, 2nd Anne Marie Boland (Run for Wine) 16 mins 27 secs and 3rd Nicola O Mahoney (The Runner Bandits) 16 mins 57 secs.

Last night’s race format was Lucky Dip and the 5 Lucky winners were Tom Hogan 16 mins 19 secs, Anna Byrne 17 mins 18 secs, Trish Kearney 20 mins 35 secs, Jessica O Shea 21 mins 59 secs and Jean Butler 26 mins 44 secs. 

The Club would like to thank the brothers of Charity for the use of their car park as race Headquarters and it would also like to thank everyone who helped to make this race and indeed the whole series such a brilliant success.

Athletes will now have a few weeks to keep their training going for our next series, the Morrison BMW 6K, which gets underway on Wednesday 23rd March with the Practise run. Now is the time to be organising your team of 5 athletes for this very popular series of races, which last year attracted entry of over 300 athletes each night.

As regards teams, don’t forget to get your team of 5 athletes in for our very successful South Tipp Physio 500K team Challenge, you have until the end of February. Any athlete who doesn’t have a team, contact Niall and we will put you on a team, the more the merrier

Kerry...Results of the Valentines 10 mile, Tralee - Sun 14th Feb 2016

This 10 mile race was held in Tralee, Co.Kerry on Sunday the 14th of Feb 2016 and attracted 438 runners. This is almost identical to the 2015 figure.

1 Donal O CALLAGHAN 00:55:57    00:55:55    Senior  (1)    Male  (1)
2 Derek GRIFFIN 00:56:14    00:56:14    Senior  (2)    Male  (2)
3 Sean O SULLIVAN 00:57:06    00:57:04    Senior  (3)    Male  (3)
20 Sharon CAHILL 01:06:39    01:06:37    Ages 50-54  (1)    Female  (1)
21 Caitriona BARRY 01:06:50    01:06:48    Ages 40-44  (1)    Female  (2)
24 Dolores Duffy 01:08:22    01:08:19    Ages 45-49  (1)    Female  (3)

The full results can be seen HERE

Waterford...Results of the Kilmacthomas 5 mile road race - Sun 14th Feb 2016

The 14th annual Kilmacthomas 5 mile road race was held on Sunday the 14th of February 2016. A total of 228 took part this year which is down 21% on the 2015 figure but as you can see from the chart below, the annual numbers seem to oscillate above and below an average of about 190.

8th ANNUAL MICHAEL ROCHE CARPETS SERIES.
14th ANNUAL BAUSCH AND LOMB KILMACTHOMAS 5

MENS WINNERS
1st Brian Murphy Carrick AC 26.08
2nd Trevor Power Waterford AC 26.31
3rd Michael P.O'Regan Leevale AC 26.58
O/40 P.J.Scollard Waterford AC 27.54
O/45 Yevgeniy Chizhikov West Waterford AC 30.55
O/50 Martin Hayes West Waterford AC 30.22
O/55 Larry Lacey St.Senans AC 31.07
Junior Man Jamie McCarthy Waterford AC 29.42

WOMENS WINNERS
1st Kate Veale West Waterford AC 32.38
2nd Phyllis Flynn Stragglers 33.55
3rd Hannah May Flynn London Harriers AC 34.14
O/35 Laura Flavin West Waterford AC 34.36
O/40 Jennifer Murphy ind 35.26
O/45 Brea Cooke Waterford AC 35.32
O/50 Gabriella Blair Waterford AC 36.27 

The full results can be seen HERE

 Photos...
1) West Waterford AC has a large gallery HERE
2) John Troy has a gallery on his Facebook page HERE (Account required to view) 

First 3 women...Photo Credit : John Troy

 

Limerick...Results & Photos of the Castleconnell 10k - Sun 14th Feb 2016

A total of 228 people turned out for this years Castleconnell 10k. As races go in Limerick, it's a good figure but it's still down 26% on the numbers for 2015.

As the chart shows above, it's the lowest number for a few years.

1    Julio Castro    00:33:54    Male    1    00:33:55
2    Jorge Martýn    00:34:01    Male    2    00:34:02
3    Paul Fitzgerald    00:34:11    Male    3    00:34:12
21    Caitriona Farrell    00:41:05    Female    1    00:41:07
33    Mary Gavin    00:43:00    Female    2    00:43:02
42    Deirdre Finn    00:43:52    Female    3    00:43:54

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Just Look at the Lens Photography has a gallery HERE
 

Notice...Charity 4K Run in aid of the South East Radiotherapy Trust, Clonmel - Wed 17th Feb 2016

Charity 4K Run in aid of the South East Radiotherapy Trust

On Wednesday 17th of February 2016 Clonmel Athletic Club will host their annual Charity 4k race in aid of SERT (South East Radiotherapy Trust) . The principal aim of the Trust is to support the provision of transport for cancer patients from this area. This is a very worthy cause and Clonmel AC are delighted to help in some small way to raise much needed funds to help SERT provide their essential services .

SERT  provides free transport for patients 260 days of the year to Oncology Treatment at UPMC Hospital, Whitfield, Waterford on a completely voluntary basis. Transport is provided at no cost to the patient and relies on voluntary contribution to cover transport replacement, motor tax, insurance and maintenance. All Administration, including Driving is done on a totally voluntary basis. Working within our communities  by providing this transport, SERT make a significant impact towards helping cancer patients receive state of the art radiotherapy and improve their outcome.

ALL money donated and collected at our 4K on Wednesday 17th February will go directly to this very worthy cause, so spread the word.

Walkers, fun runners, jogger & runners all welcome to this 4k charity event. No particular entry fee, just make a donation on the night. Starts at 7pm outside the Brothers of Charity car park on St Patrick's Road, Silversprings, Clonmel. Registration from 6:15pm onwards. High Viz bib / vest MUST be worn.

 This event is part of the South Tipp Physio 500K Team Challenge

Full course details HERE 4k route details

Clare...Results of the Healthy Heart 5k, Ennis - Sun 14th Feb 2016

A total of 85 people took part in this 4 mile race in Ennis on Sun 14th Feb 2016

1 22:33    WILLIE DEVITT,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare    M
2 25:10    BRIAN TROY,     Ennis    M
3 25:18    JAMES FLANAGAN,     Doonbeg    M
13 29:45    BRENDA BREATHNACH,     Ennis Tri Club    F
16 30:02    LORRAINE HAYES,     Ennis Track AC    F
18 30:52    CATHERINE CARMODY,     Clare Crusaders    F 

The full results can be seen HERE

Kerry...Results of the Killarney 5k - Sat 13th Feb 2016

The second race of the Killarney 5k Series was held on Saturday the 13th of February in near perfect conditions. A total of 80 runners turned out which was an improvement on last week. The 3rd race is next Saturday at 11am.

From the organisers......Looking forward to seeing ye all again next Saturday for race 3 out of 4. Don’t forget that you have to run three out of the four races to be eligible for a prize. First prize for the first Man and Woman are vouchers for €100.

1 Shane Simcox M40 Mallow AC 00:16:55
2 John Barrett M50 Gneeveguilla AC 00:17:07
3 George McCarthy M40 FFMV 00:17:26
7 Martina Kiely SF St. Finbarrs AC 00:18:05
15 Siobhan Daly SF Gneeveguilla AC 00:19:25
27 Mary O ‘Shea SF Gneeveguilla AC 00:20:47

The full results can be seen HERE

Limerick...Results of the UL Rowing Club 5k - Thurs 4th & 11th Feb 2016

About 50 runners took part in each of the two events in the UL Rowing Club 5k series.

The results of both events can be seen HERE

Tipperary...Results of the Barlo Motor Group 4k race, Clonmel - Wed 10th Feb 2016

The fifth race of five in the Barlo Motor Group 4K series in Clonmel was held on Wednesday the 10th of February 2016.

1 Nigel O Flaherty Cahir Physio 14:09
2 Colm Ryan Run for Wine 14:26
3 Martin Keane 14:36
10 Claire Annan Team Blue 15:38
14 Aine Roche 15:53
22 Linda Grogan The West and South 16:24

The full results can be seen HERE

Report from the organisers.....Tonight’s race was another great success with 176 athletes competing on what was an ideal night for running, no breeze and cool. 

Once again the Club would like to thank the Brothers of Charity for the use of their carpark, the Civil Defence for looking after First Aid and the Barlo Motor Group for sponsoring this popular series of races. We are also very grateful to all our stewards who ensured the whole event was a brilliant success. 

Tonight’s format was Lucky Dip and the winners were: Pat Ryan, Cormac Healy, Donal Ryan, Michael Healy, Michael Murphy, Eoghan Ryan, Gints Plaudis, Jim O Donnell, Claire Wilkinson, Mari Murphy Condon, Helen Gillman, Chloe Devanney and Fran Mulcahy who was the Lucky winner of the use of a new Car from the Barlo Motor Group. 

Tonight’s race was won by Nigel O Flaherty (Cahir Physio) in 14 mins 9 secs, 2nd was Colm Ryan (Run for Wine) 14 mins 26 secs and 3rd Martin Keane 14 mins 36 secs. The top three women were Clare Annan in 15 mins 38 secs, Aine Roche was 2nd in 15 mins 53 secs and 3rd was Linda Grogan (Wet and South) in 16 mins 24 secs. 

Please note that next week’s race in is aid of SERT and all monies collected will be donated to this very worthy cause.

Kerry...Results of the Killarney Spring 5k - Sat 6th Feb 2016

Despite the inclement weather, 72 runners braved the conditions for the first race of 4 in the Killarney 5k series organised by Gneeveguilla AC.

Men: 1st Tim O’ Connor Riocht, 2nd Sean O’ Sullivan Riocht, 3rd Tony Harty Riocht, 4th Geroge McCarthy FFMV, 5th Maurice Feehan G/G, 6th Declan Murphy SOTL.
O35: Ciaran O’ Mahoney,
U14 Donnacha Murphy Millstreet,
U16 Donal Burke Millstreet;
U20 Andrew Purcell Gneeveguilla AC
O40 Donal Kelly;
O45 Robert Purcell Gneeveguilla AC
O50 Jerome Foley Farranfore MV;
O55 Tim Horgan;
O60 John Walshe East Cork;
O70 Jim Langan Tullamore Harriers;
Wheelchair: Ger Daly.
Ladies 1st Siobhan Daly G/G, Kerry Eagar SOTL, Caroline Murphy G/G, Gillian O’ Sullivan SOTL, Anne Mangan SOTL, Marie Mckenna Tralee Triathlon Club,
O35 Mary Barrett Riocht;
O40 Mary O’Connell Gneeveguilla AC
O45 Bernie O’Mahoney FFMV;
O50 Marie O’Shea;
U14 Aoife O’Connor Riocht;
U16 Caoimhe O’Leary Millstreet;
The full results of the first 5k race can be seen HERE

Tipperary...Results of the Barlo Motor Group 4k race, Clonmel - Wed 3rd Feb 2016

The fourth race of five in the Barlo Motor Group 4K series in Clonmel was held on Wednesday the 3rd of February 2016.

1    Colm Ryan    Run for Wine    14:34
2    Gareth McGlinchey    The West and South    15:09
3    Larry Martin        15:11
17    Ann Marie Boland    Run for Wine    16:31
18    Kealey Tideswell    Fun Runners    16:33
20    Linda Grogan    The West and South    16:38 

The full results can be seen HERE

Report from Clonmel AC... Tonight’s race was another brilliant success with 186 athletes competing on what was a very good night for running, dry and very little breeze. Tonight’s race format was lucky dip and the lucky winners were Brian Looram, Derek Nolan, Ritchie Meehan, Gerry Burgess, Jimmy Lonergan, Jane English, Noel O Neill, Noel Prendergast, Susan Hickey, Paula Dwan, Karen Pollard, Amanda Williams and the winner of the New car from the Barlo Motor Group for a week was Sandra Lee, congrats to all our winners. 

The Club would like to thank the Barlo Motor group for such generous sponsorship, the Brothers of Charity for the use of their carpark, the Civil Defence for covering the First Aid and to our many stewards the Club appreciate the hard work you also put in to ensure the whole event is promoted safely.

The winner of tonight’s race was Nigel o Flaherty (Cahir Physio) in 14 mins 9 secs, Colm Ryan (Run for Wine) was 2nd in 14 mins 19 secs and 3rd was Martin Keane in 14 mins 51 secs. 

The top three women in tonight’s race were Clare Annan (Team Blue)in 15 mins 39 secs, 2nd Aine Roche in 16 mins 5 secs and 3rd was Linda Grogan (West and South) in 16 mins 17 secs.

Please note that the 6th race of this series, Wednesday 17th February is for a very worthy cause, SERT (South East Radiotherapy Trust). This service provides free transport for seven patients 260 days of the year to Oncology Treatment at UPMC Hospital, Whitfield, Waterford on a completely voluntary basis. Transport is provided at no cost to the patient and relies on voluntary contribution to cover transport replacement, motor tax, insurance and maintenance. All Administration, including Driving is done on a totally voluntary basis, nobody is paid, so a very worthy cause. So all monies donated and collected at our 4K on Wednesday 17th February will go to this very worthy cause, so spread the word.
 

Race Winner for Week 4 Sandra Lee collecting a brand new Nissan Pulsar from Ivan Barlow of Barlo Motor Group

Tipperary...Results of the County Road Relay Championships - Sun 31st Jan 2016

The numbers were small for this championships in Clonoulty, Co.Tipperary but it seems like a novel event. Perhaps if it hadn't clashed with the 10 mile race in Dungaran then it would have been better supported.

The results can be seen HERE

Waterford...Results of the Anne Valley 5 mile race - Sat 6th Feb 2016

A total of 408 people took part in this 5 mile charity race in Co.Waterford. As the chart shows above, it gets roughly the same number of runners every year.

1    Maunsell    Kevin    26:01    5:12/M    Top Fin   
2    Murphy    Brian    26:33    5:18/M    Top Fin   
3    Quinlan    Frank    26:41    5:20/M    Top Fin    Waterford AC
23    Dowling    Donna    32:27    6:30/M    Top Fin    Kilkenny City Harriers
37    Murphy    Sinead    33:44    6:46/M    Top Fin   
38    Doonan    Naomi    33:49    6:46/M    Top Fin    Ardnahoe Trotters

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) The organisers have 600+ photos HERE

Clare...Results of the John Minogue 8k race, Miltown Malbay - Sun 7th Feb 2016

John Minogue 8k Road Race / Walk & 40k Cycle in Miltown Malbay Co Clare Sunday 7 February 2016.

1    0:26:14    MICHAEL MC MAHON,     Donore Harriers    M
2    0:26:19    JULIO CESAR CASTRO,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North ClareM
3    0:28:17    THOMAS GARRAHY,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North ClareM
7    0:31:02    SHARON RYNNE,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North ClareF
18    0:34:38    DYMPNA O DWYER,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North ClareF
20    0:35:11    FIONA KINSELLA,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North ClareF45

The full results can be seen HERE

Notice...Adare 10k road race, Co.Limerick - Sun 28th Feb 2016

The annual Adare 10k road race is coming up on Sunday the 28th of February 2016 at 1pm. Organised by West Limerick AC, this is always a popular race and attracts a large field of about 500 runners, way beyond the usual 200 or so most races get.

From the organisers......The 2016 edition of the Adare 10k will take place on Sunday February 28th at 1pm. Race entry will be €20 online or €25 on the weekend of the race. 

You can register online HERE

There will be chip timing, a race t shirt and a medal. This will be the first Adare 10k medal. 

Walkers can enter on the weekend for €10 and get a medal only, but not chip timing or t shirt.

Registration in person can take place at the Adare Village Hall in the centre of Adare. Saturday 27th from 2pm to 5pm and Sunday from 11am to 12.30pm. Entries will not be accepted after 12.30pm on Sunday 28th. Race T Shirts limited to the first 500 people to register.

Course.....The 10k course starts and finishes in Adare and takes in a loop to to the north-west.

Course Preview.....You can find maps, directions, photos and a preview of the course at... http://munsterraceroutes.blogspot.ie/2013/02/limerick014.html

Munster Star Award...Sat 30th Jan 2016

The Munster Athletics / Munster Star Awards night was held in Listowel, Co.Kerry on Saturday the 30th of January 2016.

The awards booklet can be seen HERE

Some photos from the night can be seen HERE

Kerry...Results of the Kerins O'Rahilly's 10km run, Tralee - Sun 31st Jan 2016

A total of 260 people turned out for this years Kerins O'Rahilly's 10k run in Tralee, Co.Kerry on Sunday the 31st of January 2016. That's 27% down on the figure for 2015.

1    Stephen YOUNG 36:01    Senior  (1)    Male  (1)
2    Pat DUNWORTH36:13    Ages 45-49  (1)    Male  (2)
3    John BARRETT 36:50    Ages 50-59  (1)    Male  (3)
16    Caitriona BARRY 41:12    Ages 40-44  (1)    Female  (1)
31    Jessica MCCARTHY 44:15    Senior  (1)    Female  (2)
33    Caoimhe CASEY :44:20    Senior  (2)    Female  (3)

The full results can be seen HERE

Results of the Run Clare Resolution 5k - Sat 30th Jan 2016

There was a good turnout of 530 people for this 5k race in Ennis although it was down 26% on last year.

1 Willie     Devitt     Kilmurry     16:53
2 Gary     Egan     17:01
3 Thomas     Mulcahy       17:02
21 Rebecca     Coughlan     Ennis Track 19:46
29 Edel     Kelly     Athenry Ac 20:15
31 Rita     Kierce     St.marys 20:20

The full results can be seen HERE

Limerick...Results of the Milford Hospice 10k charity run - Sun 31st Jan 2016

This 10k charity run in aid of Milford Hospice was held on Sunday the 31st of January 2016. Just the times for the first three men and women were recorded.

Barney Mc Cullagh of Limerick Athletic Club time 34.01
Declan Moore of Bilboe time 34.23
Michael Lynch of Limerick Athletic Club time 36.58
Cushla Hehir of Ennis Track time 39.28
Katherine O Keefe of UL time 40.32
Anne Mc Phail of Doonen time 41.40

Photos...
1) David Woodland Photography has a gallery HERE

Limerick...Results of the Tom Walsh Memorial 10k, Caherconlish - Sun 17th Jan 2016

This 10k run was held on Sunday the 17th of January. As far as I am aware, there were no results, just a list of prize winners.

1st Niall Shanahan, Individual, 33:55
2nd Declan Moore, Bilboa AC, 34:07
3rd Tom Lupton, Portlaoise AC, 34:37
Junior Men...1st Patrick Hayes, Emerald AC, 35:08

O40 Men...Shane Simcox, Mallow AC, 35:40

O50 Men...1st Billy Walsh, Individual, 39:39
O60 Men...1st Tom Madden, Individual, 43:55


Overall Women
1st Cora Fenton, Kilmallock AC, 45:22
2nd Marie Flannery, Individual, 45:48
3rd Aibhe Heely, West Limerick AC, 46:03
Junior Women...1st Brigitte Murphy, Dooneen AC, 51:52
O40 Women...1st Marie O'Sullivan Limerick Country Club 50:31
O50 Women...1st Anne Culhane, Individual, 47:42

Photos...
1) Saoirse Moroney has a gallery HERE (Facebook account required to view)