Notice...Clonmel 4 mile road race - Mon 26th Dec 2016

From the organisers Clonmel AC...Preparations are going well for this year's race which once again takes place on St Stephen's Day at 12 noon. This year's event is sponsored by MSD and we are very grateful for such sponsorship. This race has grown in stature over the years and is now firmly fixed on everyone calendar over the festive season. This race over a good course caters for all levels of abilities and all ages.

The race will start at 12 noon outside the Loreto Convent, so the best way to get to the start is to go out the Main entrance of Colaiste Cheitinn and turn right and then go right at the Traffic lights and up to the next roundabout and the start is approx 100m after the 1st exit. The race will finish close to Barlo Motors, which is approx 300m from the traffic lights outside the Race Headquarters, Colaiste Cheitinn.

Maps and directions HERE

 

Major upgrade to Nenagh Indoor athletic track

The 200m indoor track in Nenagh, Co.Tipperary is the only one of its kind in Munster and is used every year for various Munster & County Indoor Championships. In the past, it was the venue for the National Championships but that is now held at the  new state of the art facility in Athlone IT.

As indoor facilities go, it's pretty basic but it's an indoor track all the same. The host club Nenagh Olympic AC have now embarked on a major upgrade.

See below for more...

Tipperary...Results of the Birdhill Half-Marathon, 10k & 5k - Sun 4th Dec 2016

The annual Birdhill Half-Marathon, 10km & 5k was held on Sunday the 4th of December 2016. 

Half-Marathon...First 3 men & Kate Veale of West Waterford AC..1st woman

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

Half-Marathon...
1 892 Rory O Connor M SEN 1:16:30 1:16:30
2 1002 Niall O Riordan M SEN 1:17:57 1:17:57
3 583 Shane Scully M SEN 1:18:25 1:18:25
26 898 Kate Veale F SEN 1:33:40 1:33:38
34 625 Deirdre Finn F O50 1:37:20 1:37:19
42 1022 Maeve Flannery F SEN 1:39:14 1:39:13

10km...
1 828 10km Mike Carmody M SEN 0:32:23
2 1029 10km Colm Turner m SEN 0:34:22
3 413 10km Eoin Woolley M SEN 0:37:49
10 881 10km Ann Macphail F O40 0:40:49
11 873 10km Kealey Tideswell F SEN 0:40:52
16 878 10km Mary Gavin F O40 0:43:20

5km...
1 768 5km Arron Quigley M 0:17:45 0:17:45
2 752 5km PJ Carey M 0:18:40 0:18:40
3 763 5km Jerzy Gindera M 0:19:05 0:19:04
10 762 5km Veronica Colleran F 0:20:17 0:20:16
15 772 5km Laura Collins F 0:21:24 0:21:22
20 255 5km Maire O'Doherty F 0:24:16 0:24:15

Full results below...

Tipperary...Results of the Templemore Christmas Cracker 5k - Sun 4th Dec 2016

122 people turned out for this 5k Christmas run in Templemore, Co.Tipperary.

1    Gareth McGlinchey    16.38
2    John Fitzgibbon    16.43
3    Liam Shanahan    17.06
8    Louise Stack (1st F Junior) 18.42
14    Lorraine Healy (1ST F)    19.21
17    Ciara Cummins  (FJ)    19.57
 
Photos...
1) Fit4Life Templemore have a gallery HERE


Full results below...

Waterford...Results & photos of the Waterford Half-Marathon - Sat 3rd Dec 2016

This years Waterford Half-Marathon was held on Saturday the 3rd of December 2016 and 1735 runners took part.


1 Ciobanu    Sergiu    1:05:51    Clonliffe Harriers A.C.
2 Hehir        Sean    1:06:11    Rathfarnham W.S.A.F. A.C.
3 Hamilton    Paddy    1:06:20    Slieve Gullion Runners
31 Hodgins    Jill    1:20:54
45 Carthy    Jackie    1:22:25
60 Malone    Sylvia    1:23:58 Waterford A.C.

The full results can be seen HERE

Category results HERE

Award winners HERE 

Photos...
1) Waterford AC has a small gallery HERE
2) Ger Broderick has a gallery HERE
3) Andy O'Rourke has 4 galleries... #1 #2 #3 #4 

Waterford...Results of the Old Parish Turkey Trot - Sun 27th Nov 2016

144 runners turned out for this years Old Parish 5 mile charity run on Sunday the 27th of November 2016.

Winner of old parish turkey trot Damien Murphy being presented with his prize by John Curran of Clean zone Technology

Cleanzone Technoloy Ltd...Paddy Joe Curran Memorial Turkey Trot

1 Damian MURPHY West Waterford AC 00:26:43
2 Danny SMYTH Ballynonty AC 00:28:03
3 Nigel SHEEHAN Youghal AC 00:28:05
1 Kate VEALE West Waterford AC 00:32:45
2 Sinead BRANNIGAN Waterford AC 00:33:31
3 Deirdre ANSBRO Youghal AC 00:34:12

The full results can be seen HERE
 
Race report from West Waterford AC...

Kerry...Results of the Puck Warriors 5k & 10k in Killorglin - Sat 26th Nov 2016

The numbers recovered somewhat for this years Puck Warriors Jingle Run in Killorglin on Sat 26th Nov 2016. In the 10k race, there were 70 while there were 48 in the 5k. While the numbers are still down on two years ago, they're well up from last year.


Photos...
1) The organisers have an album HERE

The full results can be seen below...

Tipperary...Results of the Clonmel AC 4km race - Wed 30th Nov 2016

This was the 6th race of 6 in the Clonmel AC Pre-Christmas 4k Series.

Report from Clonmel AC... Great finale to our 4K road Race series

The curtain came down on the Club’s very successful Pre Christmas 4K road race series with the 6th race of the series. This race was our Charity race and this year’s event was in aid of the 5 Steps to Living Well with Dementia in South Tipperary, represented by Peggy O Sullivan and Richie Molloy, with all monies collected going to this worthy cause. The amount raised was 665 Euros.

The race attracted a very good entry of 118 participants on a cold dry foggy night. The race was won by Anthony Bowen in 14 mins 42 secs, Billy Moloney was 2nd in 15 mins 8 secs and Joey Feery was 3rd in 15 mins 18 secs. Claire Annan was 1st woman in 15 mins 17 secs, Siobhan McHugh was 2nd in 17 mins 6 secs and 3rd was Michelle Doherty in 17 mins 31 secs.

The Club would like to thank the Brothers of Charity for the use of their car park as race headquarters, the Civil Defence for First Aid and all our stewards who ensured the whole event was safely marshalled.

The Club’s next event is the St Stephen’s Day 4 mile at 12 noon, sponsored by MSD. Entries will be taken at Colaiste Cheitinn the mall from 10 am on the morning of the race. A New Year’s Resolution – we will be holding our New Year 4k series in 2017 starting on Wednesday 11th January at 7pm.

Clonmel AC 4K Race 6 Results below

Tipperary...Results of the Clonmel AC 4km race - Wed 23rd Nov 2016

This was the 5th race of 6 in the Clonmel AC Pre-Christmas 4k Series.

Report from Clonmel AC...The 5th race of the Clonmel AC pre Christmas 4K Road Race series took place in ideal running conditions, no wind to contend with and relatively mild weather. The race attracted a very good entry of 125 athletes and we saw some great performances. 

The 1st 3 Men were Paddy Cummins 14 mins 4 secs, 2nd Nigel O Flaherty 14 mins 15 secs and 3rd Joey Feery 14 mins 24 secs while the 1st 3 Women were Clare Annan 15 mins 27 secs, 2nd Aine Roche 16 mins 12 secs and 3rd Kealey Tideswell 16 mins 27 secs.

Once again we would like to thank the Brothers of Charity for the use of their carpark as race headquarters and the Civil Defence for doing First Aid. We would also like to thank our many stewards who ensured the safety of everyone in the race.

Tonight’s race format was Lucky dip and the winners were Jimmy Boland 4th 14 mins 56 secs, Brian Carroll 16th 16 mins 4 secs, Kealey Tideswell 26th 16 mins 27 secs, Paddy Hackett 41st 17 mins 20 secs, Maurice Boland 52nd 17 mins 55 secs, Michael Duggan 55th 18 mins 11 secs, Tom Hartigan 72nd 19 mins 41 secs, Eamonn Crowley 87th 21 mins 54 secs, Elaine Doyle 103rd 23 mins 31 secs and Moira Molloy 116th 24 mins 26 secs.

Clonmel AC 4K Race 5 Results below

Tipperary...Results of the Clonmel AC 4km race - Wed 16th Nov 2016

This was the 4th race of 6 in the Clonmel AC Pre-Christmas 4k Series.

Report from Clonmel AC...The 4th race of the Clonmel AC 4K road race series took place in cold but dry conditions where athletes had to contend with a strong breeze up along the Waterford Road. Once again we had a very good entry of 150 athletes. The race was won by Emmet McNamara in 13 mins 53 secs, 2nd Losq Rona 14 mins 11 secs and 3rd Nigel O Flaherty in 14 mins 12 secs.

The first three women were Aine Roche in 16 mins 6 secs, Yvonne O Connor 16 mins 38 secs and Suzanne Shine in 16 mins 43 secs.

The race format tonight was Lucky Dip and the lucky winners were 3rd Nigel O Flaherty 14 mins 12 secs, Daniel Kennedy 19th in 16 mins 20 secs, Michelle Doherty 40th in 17 mins 35 secs, Francis Connolly 62nd in 18 mins 30 secs. Chris Maher 80th in 19 mins 29 secs, Andy Ryan 95th in 21 mins 21 secs, Aidan Barry 113th in 23 mins 17 secs, Mary Walsh 126th in 24 mins 25 secs, Honor Goonan 129th in 24 mins 38 secs and Tess Kiely 144th in 26 mins 20 secs.

The Club would like to thank the Brothers of Charity for the use of their carpark as Race headquarters and thanks also to our many stewards who ensured that the whole event was a great success.

Full results below...

Clare...Results of the Shannon Town Utd 5k fun run & walk - Sat 5th Nov 2016

Just 21 people turned out for this 5k fun run in Shannon, Co.Clare.

Kerry...Results & photos of the Run the Gaunlet Half-Marathon - Sun 20th Nov 2016

This Half-Marathon was held in the Gap of Dunloe on Kerry on Sunday the 20th of November 2016 is pretty chilly conditions. As you can see, the numbers were down this year but nothing too dramatic.

1     Eoin Sugrue     01:22:38
2     Colm Daly     01:25:24
3     Damien Foley     01:26:51
5     Carol Finn     01:28:10
35     Kate Veale     01:45:01
36     Julie Kenneally     01:45:22

Photos...
1) The organisers have a gallery HERE

The full results can be seen below...

Kerry...Results & photos of the Listowel Half-Marathon & 10k - Sat 12th Nov 2016

The Listowel Half-Marathon & 10k organised by Kerry Crusaders was held on Saturday the 12th of November 2016. It attracted a field of 434 runners...171 in the Half-Marathon and 263 in the 10k.

Half-Marathon...
1 Sean O SULLIVAN (705) 01:15:52 Senior  (1) Male  (1)
2 Patrick O CONNOR (602) 01:17:49 Ages 40-44  (1) Male  (2)
3 Tommy OBRIEN (669)     01:18:05 Ages 40-44  (2) Male  (3)
6 Sorcha KEARNEY (671)     01:31:17 Ages 40-44  (1) Female  (1)
7 Dolores DUFFY (551)     01:31:46 Ages 45 - 49  (1) Female  (2)
8 Geraldine O SHEA (617) 01:33:31 Ages 45 - 49  (2) Female  (3)

10km...
1 Robert PURCELL (278)  00:36:16  Ages 45 - 49  (1)  Male  (1)
2 Brian REDMOND (99)  00:38:10   Ages 40-44  (1) Male  (2)
3 Declan MURPHY (143) 00:38:16    Ages 40-44  (2) Male  (3)
6 Siobhan DALY (55) 00:40:32   Senior  (1) Female  (1)
14 Elaine O'KEEFFE (83)  00:44:31    Ages 40-44  (1) Female  (2)
18 Suzanne O SULLIVAN  (255) 00:48:24   Ages 40-44  (2)   Female  (3)

Photos...
1) Mary Mockett has a number of albums... #1 ... #2 ... #3 ... #4 ... #5 ... #6 ... #7 ... #8 ... #9 ...


The full results of both races can be seen below...

Waterford...Results of the Brickey 5k race - Sun 6th Nov 2016

As can be seen from the chart above, record numbers took part in the Brickey 5k on Sunday the 6th of Nov 2016. This is in contrast to the gradual decline over the last few years.


BRICKEY 5K INDIVIDUAL RESULT SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6TH 2016
MENS
1. Niall Sheil St. Killians AC 16.05
2. Shane O'Rehilly Ferrybank AC 16.26
3. Raivis Zakis West Waterford AC 16.37
Under 60 kg Shane O'Riordan West Waterford AC 18.13
Under 70kg Kevin Kenneally West Waterford AC 17.23
Under 80kg Aaron O'Donnell Carrick AC 16.59
Under 90kg Ger Murray Ind 19.07
Under 100kg David Phelan Ind 20.52
Over 100kg Kenneth O'Donnell West Waterford AC 23.30
LADIES
1st Jackie Carty Kilmore AC 18.51
2nd Kate Veale West Waterford AC 20.06
3rd Aishling Ferguson Waterford AC 20.14
4th Sandra Prendergast West Waterford AC 20.24
5th Joanne O'Neill Ind 20.41
6th Jannett Quinlan S.S.R.A.C. 20.48

Results......The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) West Waterford AC have a large gallery HERE

Report below from West Waterford AC...

Tipperary...Results of the Clonmel AC Pre-Christmas 4k race - Wed 9th Nov 2016

From Clonmel AC..."The third race of the Clonmel AC 4k Series took place on Wed 9th of November in ideal running conditions and once again we had a great entry with 151 athletes competing. It was  great to see many new faces as this series of races caters for all levels of fitness. Once again we would like to thank the brothers of Charity for the use of their car park as race headquarters and the Red Cross for covering First Aid. 

Tonight’s format was Lucky Dip and the lucky winners were: Richard O Gorman, Angela Walsh, Graham Swanton, Chris Maher, Gemma Murphy, Nicola Grace, Annmarie O Flynn, Ann Ryan, Kim Ronan and Susan Laste. The race was won by Stuart Moloney in 13 mins 8 secs with Kieran Lees 2nd and Paddy Cummins 3rd. The top 3 Women were Clare Annan, Aine Roche and Suzanne Shine.

Just a word on parking, for the remaining three races can we all avoid parking outside the houses of the nearby Housing Estate, lets respect their privacy, there is plenty of parking available on the hard shoulder of the Bypass plus parking in the Gurtnafleur Business Park, we really appreciate your help on this matter. "

1    Stuart Moloney    13: 08
2    Kieran Lees    13:52
3    Paddy Cummins    14:27
12    Claire Annan    15:24
20    Aine Roche    16:16
29    Suzanne Shine    16:44

The full results can be seen below...

Tipperary...Results of the Clonmel AC Pre-Christmas 4k - Wed 2nd Nov 2016

From Clonmel AC..."The second race of the Clonmel AC popular Pre Christmas 4K road race series took place on Wednesday 2nd of November with 158 athletes competing on what was an ideal night for running with no breeze and cool conditions. Once again we are very grateful to the brothers of Charity for the use of their car park as race headquarters. 

The top three were... 
1st William Maunsell 13 mins 4 secs, 
2nd Kieran Lees 13 mins 56 secs
3rd Mark Darmody 14 mins 4 secs. 
1st Clare Annan 14 mins 53 secs, 
2nd Yvonne O Connor 16 mins 32 secs
3rd Kealey Tideswell 16 mins 37 secs. 

The race format was Lucky dip, based on a draw of finishing positions before the race commenced and the lucky winners were: Martin Keane 7th 14:59, Jason Walsh 27th 16:56, 41st Gary Morrison 18 mins, 70th Eileen Hynes 19:14, 80th Pat Tobin 19:59,95th Liam Ahearne 21:12, 103rd Noel Higgins 21:34, 116th Willie Delahunty 23:20, 134th Johanna Duggan 25:06, 138th Ann Casey 25:22, 150th John O Mahoney 26:07 and Elaine Broderick 157th in 27:32. "


The full results can be seen below...

Tipperary...Results of the Clonmel AC Pre-Christmas 4k - Wed 26th Oct 2016

From Clonmel AC..."The Clonmel AC popular Pre Christmas 4K road race series got off to a brilliant start with 171 athletes competing on what was an ideal night for running no breeze and mild conditions. We saw some brilliant performances especially from William Maunsell who ran the 4k in 12 mins 49 secs, a brilliant effort. 

The prize format was Lucky dip, based on a draw of finishing positions before the race commenced and the lucky winners were: William Maunsell 12 mins 49 secs, Tom Bourke 16 mins 22 secs, Michael Freaney 17 mins 29 secs, Andrew McHale 18 mins 12 secs, Eileen Hynes 19 mins 17 secs, Pat Tobin 20 mins 26 secs, Andy Moloney 21 mins 31 secs, Noel O Neill 22 mins 44 secs, Trish Prendergast 23 mins 32 secs, Mari Murphy Condon 24 mins 34 secs, Sabrina Guida 25 mins 13 secs and Carol Dowling 29 mins 35 secs."

1    William Maunsell    12    49
2    Paddy Cummins    14    25
3    Michael Ryan    14    30
8    Claire Annan    15    11
22    Yvonne O Connor    16    29
27    Angela McCann    16    42

The full results can be seen below...

Clare...Results of the Fergus AC 5k in Lissycasey - Sun 30th Oct 2016

Just 59 people turned out for this 5k in Lissycasey, Co.Clare on Sunday the 30th of Oct 2016.

1    0:15:18    KENNETH RODGERS,     St Johns AC    M
2    0:16:16    JULIO CESAR CASTRO,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare    M
3    0:16:41    LARRY ARTHUR,     Derg AC    M O/40
15    0:19:01    CLAIRE MADIGAN,     St Johns AC    F
20    0:20:13    SIOBHAN LENNON,     Ennis Track AC    F O/45
22    0:20:25    ANNE MARIE CONNELLAN,     Ennis Track AC    F O/40 

The full results can be seen below...

Kerry...Results of the Churchill GAA 6k run - Sun 16th Oct 2016

Just over 140 turned out for this 6k organised by Churchill GAA club on Sun 16th Oct 2016.

1     38     Aidan McCarthy     00:22:54
2     16     Michael O'Gara     00:24:20
4     21     Tom Scanlon     00:25:00
3     40     Siofra Murphy (Cycling)     00:24:20
6     36     Jess McCarthy     00:26:00
23     18     Lilly May O'Gara     00:30:40

Photos...
1) Tralee Today have some HERE

The full results can be seen below...

Notice...Brickey 5k nr Dungarvan in Waterford - Sun 6th Nov 2016

This 5km race organised by West Waterford AC is coming up at the Brickey GAA grounds on Sunday the 6th of November. For anyone familiar with the Dungarvan 10 course then the GAA grounds are near the 5 mile mark which is just to the west of the town.

Clare...Results of the Miltown Malbay GAA 5k fun run & walk - Mon 31st Oct 2016

117 people turned out for this 5k fun run in Co.Clare organised by Miltown Malbay GAA.

1    0:16:34    JULIO CESAR CASTRO,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare M
2    0:20:15    KEVIN KEAVEY,     Miltown Malbay    M 
3    0:20:17    GARRY TWOMEY,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare Jun Men
5    0:21:59    SUE GARRAHY,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare F
11    0:24:57    MAIRE DONOHUE,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare    F
15    0:26:34    EIMEAR MURRAY,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare    Jun Ladies

Full results below...

Clare...Results of the Halloween 5k Dash - Sat 29th Oct 2016

This 5k was held at Lee's Road in Ennis, Co.Clare on Sat 29th of Oct 2016. A total of 100 people took part.

1  17:24    THOMAS GARRAHY,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare M 
2  18:40    JAMES FLANAGAN,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare M   
3  18:49    JOHN BURTON,     Ind.    M 
7  20:20    VERONICA COLLERAN,     Ennis Track AC    F 
9  22:07    SUE GARRAHY,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare F 
14  24:00    SINEAD BURKE,     Ind.    F

The full results can be seen below...

Clare...Results & photos of the Bernie Meaney Memorial 5k in Kilmurry McMahon - Sun 16th Oct 2016

The annual Bernie Meaney 5k road race was held in Kilmurry McMahon on Sunday the 16th of October 2016 and attracted a modest field of 58 runners.

1    0:15:06    MARK HANRAHAN,     Leevale AC    M 
2    0:16:06    RORY CHESSER,     Ennis Track AC    M
3    0:16:14    DAMIAN LANDERS,     Ennis Track AC    M
6    0:17:14    LAURA CROWE,     Riocht AC    F 
19    0:20:33    CLAIRE MADIGAN,     St Johns AC    F
20    0:20:39    VERONICA COLLERAN,     Ennis Track AC    F O/45 

The full results can be seen below...

Photos...
1) St.Marys AC have some photos HERE and HERE 

Waterford...Results of the South East Run for Life 10 mile race - Sun 9th Oct 2016

The South East Run for a Life 10 mile road race was held in Waterford City on Sunday the 9th of October 2016. A total of 601 people took part in the race which is a large number for a race in  Waterford. It was however down on previous years which is pretty much in line with a lot of other races in Munster.

10 Miles

1     O'SHEA     ALAN  52:53     52:53     5:17/M     Open    
2     QUINLAN     FRANK    55:58     5:36/M     Open    
3     STEPHENS     WILLIAM     57:19     5:44/M     Open    
11     MALONE     SYLVIA     1:03:29     6:21/M     Open    
24     O' DONOVAN     ELAINE     1:07:44  6:46/M     Open     ST. JOSEPHS A.C.   
28     NOLAN     KATE    1:08:26    6:51/M     Open    


Photos...
1) John Power Photography has small galleries HERE and HERE and HERE


Full results below...

Kerry...Results of the Valentia Half-Marathon & 10k - Sat 8th Oct 2016

Another event in Kerry with a huge drop in numbers. While the annual Valentia Half-Marathon & 10k showed some sign of recovery in 2015, the total numbers were down a whopping 58% in 2016. In the 10k race, just 26 runners took part and the weather conditions were almost perfect.

10km...
2     John Scannell (754)     00:47:49     All Ages  (1)     Male  (1)
3     Cathal Curtin (712)     00:48:56     All Ages  (2)     Male  (2)
4     Sean Murphy (734)     00:51:34     All Ages  (3)     Male  (3)
1     Mary O'Shea (749)     00:46:39     All Ages  (1)     Female  (1)
7     Caoimhe O Shea (739)     00:56:30     All Ages  (2)     Female  (2)
11     Fiona Roberts (751)     00:59:28     All Ages  (3)     Female  (3)

Half-Marathon...
1     Damien Foley (790)     01:18:43     O40  (1)     Male  (1)
2     Michael Houlihan (787)     01:19:19     Senior  (1)     Male  (2)
3     Padraig Sheehan (755)     01:19:46     Senior  (2)     Male  (3)
14     Brigid Houlihan (786)     01:40:03     Senior  (1)     Female  (1)
18     Miriam Lyne (728)     01:42:32     Senior  (2)     Female  (2)
19     Geraldine Breen (704)     01:44:51     O40  (1)     Female  (3)

Full results below....

Kerry...Results & photos of the Killarney Womens mini-marathon - Sat 8th Oct 2016

There was a big drop in numbers for the Killarney Women's mini-marathon this year as can be seen from the chart above. The drop in total numbers was around 38% with the 10k alone dropping by almost 50%. No doubt many opted for the charity 5k run on the runway of Kerry airport instead on Friday evening.

5K
1    Kerry EAGAR    00:24:15    5445    Junior (1)
2    EilIn LOIBHEAD    00:25:24    5497    O 50 (1)
3    Shannon QUILL    00:25:34    5567    Junior (2)

10K
1    Deirdre HARRINGTON    00:44:22    1157    O 40 (1)
2    Geraldine O SULLIVAN    00:44:23    1278    O 55 (1)
3    Tina WALSH    00:44:59    1311    O 40 (2)

The full results are up on the MyRunResults website.

Photos...
1) The organisers have a large gallery HERE

Notice...Pre-Christmas Clonmel 4k Series - Every Wed 26th Oct to 30th Nov 2016

Clonmel AC are organising a series of 4 km races every Wednesday evening from the 26th of October to the 30th of November 2016.

Some notes from Clonmel AC....It's that time of the year again... our Clonmel AC Pre-Christmas 4k series of races starts on 26th October 2016 at 7pm outside Brother Of Charity car park on the road behind the cemetery. just €4 per night, suitable for all levels of fitness, always good fun....


For further enquiries please contact Niall at 086 1660888.

Also go to http://www.clonmelac.com/

Preview...Directions, preview, maps, etc of the course can be seen HERE

Limerick...Results of the UL Rowing Club 5k - Thurs 29th Sept & 6th Oct 2016

The results for the third and fourth 5k races in the UL Rowing Club series on Thursday 29th Sept & 6th of Oct 2016 can be seen below...

Waterford...Results & photos of the Open Cross Country in Dungarvan - Sun 2nd Oct 2016

The annual Open Cross-Country organised by West Waterford AC was held in Dungarvan on Sunday the 2nd of October 2016.

1st Kevin Maunsell - Clonmel AC 24.18
2nd Barry Keane - Waterford AC 24.36
3rd Andrew Connick - Ferrybank AC 24.50
O40 Mark Rowe - West Waterford AC 27.17
O45 Michael O'Mahony - Waterford AC 29.35
O50 Denis McCarthy - East Cork AC 32.39
O55 Ken Higgs - Eagle AC 37.46
Jnr Shane O'Riordan - West Waterford AC

The full men's results are HERE

LADIES RESULTS.
1st Adele Walsh - St. Senans AC 14.06
2nd Sylvia Malone - Waterford AC 14.31
3rd Tanya Cox - Dooneen AC 14.53
O 35 Laura Flavin - West Waterford AC 16.54
O 45 Claudia Lane Mary - Waterford AC 15.58
O 50 Onra Power - West Waterford AC 18.54

The full women's results are HERE

Photos...
1) West Waterford AC have 177 photos on Facebook HERE
 and on their website HERE

Adele Walsh...1st woman

Kevin Maunsell...1st man

Tipperary...Results of the Rock Run 5k in Cashel - Thurs 29th Sept 2016

203 adults and children turned out for this 5k run in Cashel.

1 Stuart Moloney (1st Adult Male) 16:00.0
2 John Fitzgibbon (2nd Adult Male) 16:31.7
3 Colm Bradshaw (3rd Adult Male) 17:38.0
7 Madeline Loughnane (1st Adult Female) 19:46.8
8 Ali O'Connor (2nd Adult Female) 20:44.5
12 Teresa O'Connor (3rd Adult Female) 22:12.2

Results below...

Notice...Dungarvan 10 mile road race in West Waterford - Sun 5th Feb 2017

Now as we head towards the end of 2016, it's time to look ahead to the Spring of 2017. This is the traditional season for 10 mile road races in Munster and the four big ones are Ballycotton, Dungarvan, Mallow and Cobh.

The first one up is the John Treacy Dungarvan 10 mile road race on Sunday the 5th of February 2017. This is one of the best road races in Munster and it attracts runners from all over the country.

Please note there is an entry limit of 2,500 and it will almost certainly close in October. As of the 6th of October, it was at 1700 entries.

The entry fee is €25 and that includes a Nike dry-fit running top. It really is an excellent top and better than most you'd get in any race.

If you are interested in doing this race then I would strongly urge you to enter as soon as possible. While it doesn't sell out as fast as the Ballycotton 10 race, it does sell out earlier every year. Decide if you're doing it and enter.

Here are some details from the organising club West Waterford AC...Entries are now open for the 25th Annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10 which will be held on Sunday February 5th 2017. West Waterford Athletic Club have announced details of the event which has established itself as a must run race on the Irish road running calendar with participants from all four corners of the country and beyond participating. The race has grown year on year and is a pre entry race which will close when 2,500 entries is reached. (please note this race was full in a very short time last year).

The John Treacy Dungrvan 10 brings together the ideal race combination of fun runners, joggers, club athletes and top class internationals who compete over a fast flat 10 mile course around the historic town of Dungarvan ,we look forward to welcoming you to our town on February 5th 2017. Don't be disappointed as many were last year get your entry in soon.

All race details can be found at www.dungarvan10mile.org

ENTRIES >>> You can also enter here... https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/Dungarvan10Mile


The full race flyer with entry form can be found HERE

Preview.....A full preview of the course with photos and directions can be seen HERE 

Notice...Kerry Airport 5k - Fri 7th Oct 2016

This new 5k is coming up on the runway of Kerry Airport on Friday the 7th of Oct 2016 at 8:30pm.

You can enter online until 11am on Friday... https://eventmaster.ie/event.php?event_id=987

Notice...West Waterford AC Open Cross Country Event in Dungarvan - Sun 2nd Oct 2016

From West Waterford AC.......
23RD ANNUAL OPEN CROSS COUNTRY EVENT FOR THE JAMES HUGHES PERPETUAL CUP.

The club’s annual Open Cross Country event at St. Augustine’s College has a starting time of 12 noon. The race is open to all and caters for all levels of runners from elite runners, club runners, fun runners and joggers. All are more than welcome to come along and have a run on the famed Friary course. The distances on the day will be 2 laps of the College grounds for the ladies which is 4km in total and the men’s event will see them cover 4 laps (8km).The usual prize categories apply.Please note the presentation of prizes will take place immediately after the race at the College grounds.

INCORPORATING COUNTY SENIOR,UNDER 18 AND JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS.

This Cross Country race once again this year incorporates the County Senior and Junior cross country championships for men and women.

Directions below.......

Tipperary...Results of the Tipperary Women's 10k mini-marathon in Thurles - Sun 25th Sept 2016

The annual Tipperary Women's 10k Mini Marathon was held in Thurles on Sunday the 25th of Sept 2016 and attracted and attracted a field of 599 runners and walkers. While 599 is a very good number for an event like this in Tipperary, the numbers are down on previous years as can be seen from the chart above.

This follows a trend for a lot of other events in Munster which show peaks around 2012-2013 and a gradual decline since.

These were the first 6 women home...

1 Aine Roche, Clonmel AC Cahir  39:43 565
2 Linda Grogan, Dundrum AC Cashel    40:07 222
3 Lisa Marie Healy Thurles    42:23 258
4 Rachel Clancy Limerick     42:55 61
5 Suzanne Shine Clonmel      42:57 624
6 Stephanie Johnson Lisronagh    43:33 284

First 6 women

Photos...
1) Susan Parker Laste has a nice gallery HERE

The full results can be seen below...

Waterford...Results of the Vadrafjord 5 mile road race - Sun 25th Sept 2016

This 5 Mile Fun Run/Walk in aid of Waterford Hospice was held in Waterford City on Sunday the 25th of Sept 2016. A total of 191 people took part which is almost identical to the 193 of last year.

5 Mile Run
1 Quinlan Frank 196 26:31 26:30 5:18/M
2 Kirwan Martin 119 29:31 29:29 5:54/M
3 Grant Patrick 125 29:40 29:39 5:56/M
11 O Donovan Elaine 42 33:13 33:09 6:38/M  ST JOSEPHS
15 Molloy Mary 168 33:58 33:54 6:47/M
20 Quinan Janet 99 34:56 34:50 6:59/M 

Photos...
1) David Murphy has a gallery HERE


The full results can be seen below...

Kerry...Results of the Killarney 10 mile road race - Sat 24th Sept 2016

The annual Killarney 10 mile road race was held on Saturday the 24th of September 2016 and attracted a field of 241 runners. Considering that there was a Yellow weather warning in force for heavy rain, the numbers are pretty good as many will have decided at the last moment to give it a skip. Last year, they got 237 finishers on a nice sunny day so the potential is there for this event to grow in numbers.

Male
1.Phillip Harty (#86) West Waterford AC 53:51
2.Sean O'Sullivan (#194) An Riocht AC 59:13
3.Tony Harty (#87) Killarney Valley AC 59:33

Female:
1. Deirdre Nagle Eagle AC 1:08:43
2. Alison Kirwan Star of the Laune AC 1:10:43
3. Caitriona Barry Farranfore Maine Valley AC 1:11:04

Deirdre Nagle of Eagle AC...1st woman

Photos...
1) The organisers have a gallery HERE and HERE



The full results can be seen below...

Kerry...Results & photos of the Kerry 24 Hour, 12 hour & 6 hour Endurance Race - Sat 24th Sept 2016

This 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour endurance running event was held in Tralee on Saturday the 24th of Sept 2016. This was the first year of this particular event and the only 24 hour race in the country outside of the 24 hour Irish Championships which are held in Belfast every year.

While it was originally scheduled to be held at the track in Castleisland, it was subsequently moved to a local park in Tralee.

In total, there were 63 participants spread out over the three events... 41 in the 24 hour, 14 in the 12 hour and 10 in the 6 hour. Ten runners managed to break the 100 mile barrier in the 24 hour.

Some of the background to the event can be found HERE

As Ultra events go, 63 is a pretty big number so the initial year has to be considered a big success. If you are interested in doing it in 2017, keep an eye on the Run the Kingdom website. 

Photos...
1) The Galway Cow Facebook page has 7 galleries... #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7

Full results below.....

Tipperary...Results of the Moyne AC Autumn 5k - Sun 18th Sept 2016

108 runners turned out for this 5k race in Moyne on Sunday the 18th of September 2016.

1    13    John Treacy    Thurles Crokes    16.26
2    81    Gareth McGlinchey    Dundrum AC    16.53
3    39    Shane Scully    Nenagh Olympic AC    17.06
10    65    Linda Grogan    Dundrum AC    19.02
13    43    Lorraine Healy    Moyne AC    19.24
19    93    Ciara Cummins    Nenagh Olympic AC    20.12

Report on Maybe AC website

Photos....
1) Billy Loughnane has a gallery HERE

Full results below....

Clare...Results of the Moyasta National School 5k fun run - Tues 27th Sept 2016

The Moyasta National School 5k fun run was held on Tues 27th Sept 2016 with 112 finishers.

1    0:19:13    JOHN CAHILL,     St Johns AC    M
2    0:19:26    JAMES FLANAGAN, Kilmurry Ibrickane/North ClareM    
3    0:21:08    BARRY COLEMAN,  West Clare Tri Club    M
7    0:24:40    CATRIONA MEEHAN,     Killimer    F
9    0:25:41    KATE ROCHE,     Moyasta    Junior ladies 
16  0:26:22  EMMA FENNELL,     Moyasta    Junior ladies 

The full results can be seen below...

Tipperary...Results of the Loop de Loop Half-Marathon, Marathon & Ultra - Sat17th Sept 2016

There was a good turnout for 142 runners for this years Loop de Loop event in the Glen of Aherlow on Saturday the 17th of Sept 2016.

There were 13 in the 39.3 mile ultra, 34 in the 26.2 mile marathon and 95 in the 13.1 mile half-marathon. Weather conditions were nice and sunny.

Photos...
1) The Munster Mountain Running Association have a number of galleries... Album 1 ... Album 2 ... Album 3 ... Album 4 ...

Glen of Aherlow Loop de Loop results below...

Limerick...Results of the UL Rowing Club 5k - Thurs 15th & 22nd Sept 2016

The results for the first two 5k races in the UL Rowing Club series on Thursday 15th & 22nd of Sept 2016 can be seen below...

Tipperary...Results of the Kilsheelan 10k road race - Sun 11th Sept 2016

The Kilsheelan 10k road race was held on Sunday the 11th of September 2016 and there were 109 finishers. In the 5k, there were 18 runners and walkers.

1    William Stephens    Coolquill        34:23    SM    93
2    Jimmy Boland    Clonmel AC        35:17    SM    92
3    Gareth Mc Glinchey    Dundrum        35:45    SM    74
23    Keeley Tideswell    Clonmel AC        43:35    SW    101
30    Angela Walsh    Clonmel AC        44:29    SW    14
31    Stephanie Johnson             44:31    W40    85

Results below...

Waterford...Results of the Sanofi 5 mile road race - Fri 9th Sept 2016

144 runners turned out for the Sanofi 5 Mile for MS in Waterford City on Friday the 9th of Sept 2016.


1    POWER    TREVOR    148    26:24    26:24    5:17/M
2    BYRNE    BRIAN    152    28:29    28:29    5:42/M
3    BALANT    SEBASTIAN    9    29:49    29:48    5:58/M  wac
21    O DONOVAN    ELAINE    35    32:30    32:28    6:30/M St Josephs
27    GRIFFIN    MARIE    159    33:24    33:21    6:41/M
34    COOKE    BREA    103    34:31    34:28    6:54/M

Overall Results Below...

Limerick...Results of the Mooreabbey Milers AC 4 mile Support Run - Fri 9th Sept 2016

This 4 mile road race organised by Mooreabbey Milers AC attracted a large field of 270 runners.

1     Declan Moore     Bilboa A C         20:28     SM     156
2     Kevin  Moore     Dundrum A C         20:45     SM     216
3     David Ryan     Clonmel A C         21:15     SM     56

61     Ciara Cummins     Nenagh Olympic         26:33     SW     122
67     Yvonne O Connor     Clonmel A C         26:57     SW     67
74     Leah Quane     Mooreabbey Milers         27:31     SW     244

Photos...
1) Mooreabbey Milers AC have a gallery HERE and another few HERE 
2) Anthony Dinan has a gallery HERE

The full results are below....

Tipperary...Results of the Leugh National School 6.5km fun run - Fri 9th Sept 2016

Tipperary...Results of the Leugh National School 6.5km fun run in Thurles - Fri 9th Sept 2016

Just 33 turned out for this low key fundraiser near Thurles.


1     John Fitzgibbon         23:00     Thurles Crokes     SM     19
2     Shane  Dorney         26:30     Thurles Crokes     SM     23
3     Ger  O Toole         26:57     Thurles     SM     15
6     Eileen McCullagh         28:35     Thurles Crokes     SW     11
7     Vera Ryan         29:21     Upperchurch     SW     21
9     Nuala Fitzgibbon         29:41     Thurles Crokes     Teenager     1

Full results below...