Limerick...Results of the Mooreabbey Milers One Mile Race, Galbally - Sun 27th Dec 2015

84 people turned out for this years one mile race in Galbally, Co.Limerick, the exact same number as last year.

1 MOLONEY STUART     MOOREABBEY MILERS AC          4:42     SM
2 MULCAHY THOMAS     AN BRU AC          5:06     SM
3 SHANAHAN LIAM     THURLES CROKES A C          5:13     SM
16 FARRELL CATRIONA     AN BRU AC          5:51     SW
18 MULCAHY JOAN     AN BRU AC          6:02     SW
21 RYAN MARY LOUISE     MOOREABBEY MILERS AC          6:06     W35

The results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Gerard O'Sullivan has a gallery of Black & White photos HERE

Limerick...Results of the Caherdavin 5 mile & 10 mile race - Sat 26th Dec 2015

The numbers for this event were down 23% this year with 174 taking part compared to 227 in 2014. No doubt the wet weather was a factor in this.

There was also some problem with a turn around point on the course which might be the reason for the slower than usual 5 mile times.

5 mile...
1 30.02 FAHY, Jason Individual Senior Men
2 30.28 LYNCH, Keith BMOH A C Senior Men
3 30.45 GRIMES, Thomas East London Runners Senior Men
6.31 RYNNE, Sharon Kilmurry/Ibricken A C Senior Women
9.13 MACPHAIL, Ann Dooneen A C Masters Women O40
17.01 HASSETT, Catriona Individual Senior Women


The full results of the 5 mile race can be seen HERE

10 mile...
1 55.4 1 LUPTON, Tom Portlaoise AC Senior Men
2 56.02 2 DANAGHER, Kevin Rathfarnham Senior Men
3 56.2 3 TOBIN, Bryan Individual Senior Men
10 1.00.18 JENNINGS , Sinead Donore Harriers Senior Women
14 1.02.39 NASH, Sinead BMOH A C Senior Women
15 1.02.39 NASH, Brid BMOH A C Masters Women O40

The full results of the 10 mile race can be seen HERE

The results of the Limerick County 10 Mile Road Championships can be seen HERE

Kerry...Results of the Farranfore 5k road race - Sat 26th Dec 2015

A total of 313 runners turned out for the Annual St. Stephen's Day 5K Road Race in Farranfore, Co.Kerry on St.Stephen's Day.

Senior Men:
1 14:38 Mark Hanrahan Leevale AC
2 15:34 Sean McGrath East Cork AC
3 15:38 Aodh O Neill Iveragh AC
Senior Women:
1 16:26 Laura Crowe An Riocht AC
2 18:16 Carol Finn Leevale AC
3 18:26 Sorcha Nic Dhomhnaill Donore Harriers AC 

The full results can be seen HERE

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

Tipperary...Results of the Thurles Rotary Challenge 6k run - Sat 26th Dec 2015

Tipperary...Results of the Thurles Rotary Challenge 6k run - Sat 26th Dec 2015

1. William Hughes 19:50
2. Denis Shanahan 20:10
3. John Fitzgibbon 21:08
8. Madeline Loughnane 22:40
23. Jaqueline Hughes 25:07
30. Emma Condon 26:00

The full results can be seen HERE

Tipperary...Results of the Clonmel 4 mile road race - Sat 26th Dec 2015

Despite the wet weather, an impressive 414 runners turned out for the annual 4 mile road race in Clonmel on St.Stephen's Day.

1    MAHER BRIAN        19:03    KCH    SM
2    MAUNSELL KEVIN        19:04    CLONMEL A C     SM
3    CIOBANU SERGIU        19:07    CLONLIFFE HARRIERS    SM
17    ODOHERTY SIOBHAN        22:14    BORRISOKANE    SW
35    ANNAN CLAIRE        23:31    CLONMEL A C    SW
50    FORRISAL SALLY        24:32    ST JOSEPHS    SW

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos from Paul Condon Photography HERE

Report from Clonmel AC.......
Brian Maher wins Classic MSD Be Well 4 mile race
The MSD Be Well 4 mile Classic took place on St Stephen’s Day in good running conditions, mild, no wind and light rain to keep the body cool throughout the route. The route had to be changed due to a funeral.  There was a fantastic entry of 414 athletes and spectators were treated to some great performances. 

Right from the start a group of three made their intentions known and they were Kevin Maunsell of Clonmel AC, Sergio Ciobanu of Clonliffe Harriers AC, previous winner of this race in 2009 (19:10) and 2012 (19:17) and the eventual winner Brian Maher of Kilkenny City Harriers AC who also won this race in 2004 (19:31), 2006 (18:54) and 2007 (19:04), a talented group. Kevin set the pace after Silversprings Roundabout with the other two athletes in his slip stream. They stayed this way stride for stride all the way around the route and just after Hotel Minella with approx 400m to go Sergio was leading going into the final bend with the other two athletes in hot pursuit and each athlete giving it everything as they were hopping off the ground. In the final surge for the line Brian edged clear with Kevin 2nd and Sergio 3rd, brilliant performances and a fantastic spectacle to watch especially over the final 200m as they came over the crest of the final hill and brilliant to see three talented athletes giving it everything in the pursuit of victory. For the record Brian Maher won in 19 mins 3 secs with Kevin Maunsell 2nd in 19 mins 4 secs and Sergio Ciobanu 3rd in 19 mins 7 secs, brilliant performances all round. 

Then we had Patrick Lynch (KCK) winning the Junior Men’s race with a brilliant run when 4th overall in 19 mins 52 secs, a talent to keep an eye on. Brian McMahon (Clonliffe Harriers) was 4th Senior man in 20:12 while James Ledingham (West Waterford) was 5th Senior man in 20:19. The Maters Men awards were won by the following athletes:
1st 0/40 Nigel O Flaherty (Clonmel AC) 22:08, 2nd 0/40 Brian Long (Clonmel AC) 22:57, 1st 0/45 William O Dwyer (Dundrum AC) 22:17, 2nd 0/45 Dermot Hayes (Dundrum AC) 23:02, 1st 0/50 Tom Blackburn (Mooreabbey Milers AC) 22:18, 2nd 0/50 Denis Kelleher (Leevale AC) 24:09, Tommy Moloney (Thurles Crokes AC) who won the first running of this event in 1988 in 19 mins 16 secs showed he can still mix it with the best when winning the over 55 award in 25:14, 1st 0/60 Tommy Cahill (Clonmel AC) 26:18, 1st 0/65 Eamonn Crowley (Clonmel AC) 32:33, 1st 0/70 Myles McHugh (Clonmel AC) 34:09 and Zach Anderson (Clonmel) was 2nd Junior in 23:05. 

Competition was also very good in the Women’s race and here we had Siobhan O Doherty (Borrioskane AC) running a brilliant race when winning in 22 mins 14 secs and Siobhan has been a great supporter of this race over the years as she won it on a number of occasions like in 2006 (23 mins), 2008(22:56), 2011 (22:55), 2013 (21:50) and last year in 22 mins 17 secs. Claire Annan (Clonmel AC) was 2nd in 23 mins 31 secs with Sally Forrestal (St Joseph’s) 3rd in 24:32, Aine Roche Clonmel AC) 4th in 25:06 and Anne Marie Boland (Clonmel AC) 5th in 25:54. The various Master Women’s Awards were won by the following athletes:1st 0/35 Dymphna Ryan (Dundrum AC) 27:03, 2nd 0/35 Tracy Culleton (Ballynonty AC) 27:20, 1st 0/40 Siobhan McHugh (Clonmel AC) 27:17, 2nd 0/40 Michelle Doherty (Cahir Meet and Train) 29:30, 1st 0/45 Anna Byrne (Clonmel AC) 27:41, 2nd 0/45 Sheila Perry (Clonmel AC) 28:08,1st 0/50 Julie Tideswell (Clonmel AC) 30:29,1st 0/55 Olive Heffernan (Cahir) 35:47 and 1st 0/60 Hazel Stapleton (Clonmel) 40:34. The Junior Women’s award was won by Lucy O Donnell (Clonmel) in 31:12 with Michelle McMeel (Clonmel Boxing Club) 2nd in 34:14. 

This year’s event was a brilliant success and the Club would like to thank MSD for sponsoring the event, the Gardai and the Civil Defence for all their help and the Vocational School for the use of their fine facilities for our Race Headquarters. The Club would also like to thank our many volunteers who helped with the entries, post race refreshments, marking the course, marshalling the route and the water stations as well as organising the Start and Finish areas and the Spot prizes, your help ensured the success of the event. 

At the Presentation of Prizes the Club honoured 12 athletes who competed in the first promotion of this event in 1988 and who are still enjoying their running and many of them ran the route again this year. The athletes were Tommy Moloney (Thurles Crokes AC), Bernard Feery (Fethard AC), Jim Fleming and John Foley (West Waterford),Liam Fleming, Tom Halley as well as the Clonmel AC members Tommy Cahill, Ned O Brien, Eamonn Crowley, Pierce Purcell, John Laste and Myles McHugh.

Clare...Results of the Christmas Cracker 5k, Ennis - Sun 27th Dec 2015

87 turned out for this 5k race on Lees Road in Ennis on  Sunday 27 December 2015

1 16:01    PATRICK CASSIDY,     Glaslough Harriers AC    M
2 16:19    NIALL SHANAHAN,     Limerick    M
3 17:42    SCOTT WATSON,     Hyde Park Harriers    M
8 21:07    KAREN HARTIGAN,     Team Jason    F
11 22:16    SUZANNE SCANLON,     Ind.    F
12 22:18    KAROLINE O SULLIVAN ,     Sporstworld AC    F 

The full results can be seen HERE

Waterford...Results of the Baldyman 8k Beach Race - Sun 27th Dec 2015

A total of 277 people turned out for this 8k race in Tramore, Co.Waterford. This was down just over 4% on the 2014 figure but up slightly on 2013.

1    JENNINGS    EMMET    31:17    6:17/M    Dundrum South AC
2    MURPHY    BRIAN    31:29    6:20/M    Carrick on suir
3    CUMMINS    DERMOT    32:20    6:30/M    West Waterford AC
24    MURRAY    ORNA    37:59    7:39/M    Murray AC
40    MALLEY    MARIA    39:27    7:58/M   
48    KIRWAN    AINE    40:36    8:10/M    Thomastown ac

The full results can be seen HERE

Clare...Results of the Miltown Malbay 5k run - Sat 26th Dec 2015

Just over 200 runners and walkers turned out for this 5k in Miltown Malbay.

1 15:24    SEAN HEHIR ,     Rathfarnham WSAF AC    M
2 17:09    THOMAS GARRAHY,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North ClareM
3 18:14    JIMMY DOWNES,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North ClareM
10 19:40    NOREEN MACKEY,     Drogheda And District A C    F
12 19:42    AISLING KELLY,     St Johns AC    F
15 20:19    RITA KIERSE,     St Marys AC    F 

The full results can be seen HERE

Waterford...Results & Photos of the Old Parish 5 mile Turkey Trot - Sun 13th Dec 2015

The annual Old Parish 5 mile Turkey Trot was held on Sunday the 13th of December 2015 in Waterford. Organised in conjunction with West Waterford AC, the event attracted 145 runners.

1 HARTY Philip M 72 Senior West Waterford A.C. 00:25:56
2 ZAKIS Raivis M 71 Senior West Waterford A.C. 00:26:50
3 QUINLAN Frank M 106 O/40 Waterford A.C. 00:27:01
24 VEALE Kate F 132 Senior West Waterford A.C. 00:32:50
35 PRENDERGAST Sandra F 101 Senior West Waterford A.C. 00:34:48
39 RHATIGAN Tara F 73 Senior Sportsworld A.C. 00:35:08 

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) There is a gallery of photos up on the West Waterford AC website HERE

From the organisers....  Old Parish 5 mile Turkey Trot

€3510 RAISED FOR CUAN HOUSE CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE.

The 7th annual Old Parish Turkey Trot took place last Sunday morning. Conditions were ideal. The previous days rain and wind had given way to a fine mild morning. Sincere thanks go to all the crew who were out early in the morning checking the course and ensuring that it was safe for all the runners and especially to all the stewards who manned the course. A total of 150 runners and around 70 walkers took part which was testament to the hard work put in by the race committee & West Waterford Athletics Club.

The generosity of the runners, walkers and locals and the sponsorship acquired meant that €3510 was raised for CUAN HOUSE House Cancer Support Centre for West Waterford and East Cork in Youghal which is a worthy local charity that provides support to cancer suffers and their families. Everyone involved should be very pround to have raised such a huge amount for an important local charity.

Therese O'Connell spoke on behalf of Cuan House at the prize presentation and told us a little of that organisation and the great work they do. She also thanked everyone for supporting the event.
The organisers of the race sincerely thanked and acknowledged the support of all involved. The late Paddy Joe Curran who got this race underway 7 years ago would have been thrilled to see the support on the day. As a way of remembering Paddy Joe, who was our club president for years, his family donated a cup in his memory which is presented to the winner of this race every year.

The overall race winner and receipent of the Paddy Joe Curran Perpetual Cup was Philip Harty of West Waterford AC in an excellent 25.52 on what is the more difficult 5 mile races in the area. In second place was last years winner, Raivis Zakis, also of West Waterford AC in 26.55 with Frank Quinlan of Waterford AC 3rd in 27.03. Philip's mile splits show the up and down nature if the course. Mile 1 - 4.54, Mile 2 - 5.27, Mile 3 - 5.23, Mile 4 - 5.19 and Mile 5 4.47.

In the ladies victory went to the in form Kate Veale of West Waterford AC in 32.51. In 2nd was Sandra Prendergast also of West Waterford AC in 34.48. 3rd place went to Tara Rhatigan of Sportsworld, Terenure.

The race was a huge success thanks to the contribution to all involved.

Kerry...Results of the Ger Daly Fundraiser 5k in Killarney - Sun 6th Dec 2015

This 5k race in Killarney was held on Sunday the 6th of December with the aim of raising funds for a proper racing wheelchair for Ger Daly, a regular at the local races. A total of 164 people took part and the race was based on people predicting their finish time and running without watches.

1 Tony Harty – 16.46
2. Simon Mangan -16.45
3. Tim Crowley – 17.27
1 . Brenda Lynch – 18.58
2. Siobhan Daly – 19.09
3. Kerry Eagar – 21.35

The full results with runners listed by time can be seen HERE

Kerry...Results of the Run Rudolph Run 5k in Castleisland - Sun 13th Dec 2015

On a day where there were three separate Christmas themed 5k runs in Kerry at the same time, this one in Castleisland organised by An Ríocht AC attracted a field of 95 runners.

1 Tim O'Connor 16.04
2 Sean O'Sullivan 16.29
3 Patrick O'Connor 16.51
4 Carol Finn 19.20
7 Sharon Cahill 20.02
11 Mary O'Connor 21.03

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) The Maine Valley Post have a few photos HERE

Tipperary...Results & Photos of the Birdhill Half-Marathon, 10k & 5k - Sun 6th Dec 2015

Despite the heavy rain and winds on the Saturday, there was a welcome lull in the weather on Sunday the 6th of December for this event. A total of 425 people took part...133 in the Half, 174 in the 10k and 118 in the 5k. Overall, the numbers are down about 22% on the 2014 figures when there was 112 in the half, 253 in the 10k, 177 in the 5k and 543 overall.

Madeiline Loughnane of Thurles Crokes AC...winner of the Half-Marathon

Half-Marathon...
Place    Bib    Name    Gender    Cat    Race Time    Chip Time
1    368    Paul Fitzgerald    M    SEN    1:15:56    1:15:56
2    696    Mark Guerin    m    SEN    1:19:58    1:19:58
3    669    Dermot Kearns    m    o40    1:20:20    1:20:20
15    366    Madeline Loughnane    F    SEN    1:27:15    1:27:15
33    675    Deirdre Finn    f    o40    1:35:48    1:35:47
34    668    Loretto Duggan    f    o40    1:36:25    1:36:24

10km...
Place    Bib    Name    Grnder    Cat    Race Time
1    312    Damien Landers    M    SEN    0:32:58
2    542    Declan Moore    m    SEN    0:33:18
3    557    Bernard McCullagh    m    SEN    0:33:53
13    271    Ann MacPhail    F    O40    0:40:12
14    581    Catriona Farrell    f    SEN    0:40:18
25    564    Mary Gavin    f    O40    0:43:12

5km...
Place    Bib    Name    Gender    Race Time    Chip Time
1    433    Jack Curtin    m    0:17:56    0:17:56
2    219    Gary Madden    M    0:19:34    0:19:33
3    436    Tadhg O'Callaghan    m    0:19:45    0:19:43
10    467    Jean Mulcahy    f    0:21:50    0:21:48
13    466    Yvonne Casey    f    0:22:26    0:22:23
15    227    Lorraine Horan    F    0:23:03    0:23:02

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Amanda Lee has a nice gallery HERE

Tipperary...Results of the Fit4Life Templemore Christmas Cracker 5k - Sun 6th Dec 2015

109 turned out for this 5k organised by Fit4Life Templemore in Co.Tipperary.

1 William Hughes 16:09
2 Liam Shanahan 16:39
3 Gavin Lynch 16:42
26 Mary Fitzgerald 22:09
31 Kelly Cummins 22:50
32 Mary Ryan 22:55

The full results can be seen HERE

Clare...Results of the Eddie Murphy Memorial Half-Marathon, Marathon & Ultra...Sixmilebridge - Sun 15th Nov 2015

Just catching up on some recent results. The annual Eddie Murphy Memorial Marathon was held in Sixmilebridge, Co.Clare on Sunday the 15th of November and as always, there were a number of distances on offer.

Although numbers have to be limited due to the nature of the one mile course, there was no shortage of runners this year with about 39% more taking part this year.

This was the number of finishers in each event...
Half-marathon...48 finishers (29 in 2014).
Marathon...85 finishers (52 in 2014).
30 Mile... 23 finishers (26 in 2014).
52 Mile....11 finishers (13 in 2014).

A total of 32 people took part in the full marathon on the Saturday with 13 of those doing the marathon on Sunday as well.

The full results can be found HERE

If you are interested in doing a unique marathon then keep an eye out for this one next November.

Kerry...Results of the Puck Warrioirs 5k & 10k in Killorglin - Sat 21st Nov 2015

The annual Puck Warriors 5k & 10k race in Killorglin was held on Saturday the 21st of November 2015. The numbers this year were way down with only 44 in the 10k and 21 in the 5k. You can see how this compares to previous years below.

As you can see, the peak was in 2013 and it has been on the way down since then. The drop this year has been pretty dramatic with the lowest number ever being recorded.

1. 74 Mr Tony Harty m 0:00:35.1
2. 97 Mr Damien Foley m 0:00:37.0
3. 82 Mr George McCarthy m 0:00:37.0
1. 85 Ms Siobhan Daly w 0:00:40.4
2. 94 Ms Alison Kirwan w 0:00:42.4
3. 63 Ms Mary O'Shea w 0:00:43.5

The full results can be seen HERE

As for why the big drop? One obvious reason was the entry fee. €20 for a 10k and €15 for a 5k is expensive, especially when there is a free 5k parkrun in Killarney. The quality of the results also leave a lot to be desired with times accurate only to the nearest 10 seconds. What time time did the winner do? 35:10? 35:19? For €20, it's not good enough. 

Clare...Results of the Fergus AC 5k race in Lisseycasey - Sun 15th Nov 2015

A small crowd of 72 runners turned out for this 5k race in Lissycasey, Co.Clare.

1 16:43    JULIO CESAR CASTRO,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare M
2 16:57    WILLIE DEVITT,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare M
3 17:02    LARRY ARTHUR NOV,     Derg AC    M O/40
13 18:43    CUSHLA HEHIR,     Ennis Track AC    F
25 20:23    SELENIA CULLIGAN,     Fergus AC    F O/40
35 20:55    LAURA EGAN,     Kilmihil    F 

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) There is a gallery of photos HERE

Notice...Waterford Half-Marathon - Sat 5th Dec 2015

The annual Waterford Half-Marathon is coming up on Saturday the 5th of December 2015. Last year, this race attracted over 1500 runners so it's hugely popular. The race is organised by Waterford Athletic Club and costs €25 to enter.

Medal
Famous WAC Hat
Goodie Bag including banana, water, chocolate milk/protein and more
AAI Permit Approved and fully insured
Post Race Refreshments (sample the Waterford Blaa)
Race pack posted every participant
Accurate Officially Measured Course
Friendly Atmosphere
Free Elite and Sub Elite Entry

You can enter and find more info on the race website... http://www.waterfordachalf.com/

UPDATE....THIS RACE IS NOW SOLD OUT

Waterford...Results of the Brickey 4 mile race - Sun 8th Nov 2015

A total of 85 hardy souls braved the elements for this 4 mile road race organised by West Waterford AC.

1 Brian Murphy, Carrick-on-Suir AC S/M 0:20:44 05:10.9 13
2 Niall Sheil, St. Killians S/M 0:21:07 05:16.7 88
3 Raivis Zakis, West Waterford A.C S/M 0:21:32 05:22.9 74
4Kevin Kenneally, West Waterford A.C S/M 0:22:56 05:43.9 69
5 Mossie Keogh, West Waterford A.C S/M 0:23:53 05:58.1 92
6 Tom Leahy, West Waterford A.C S/M 0:23:55 05:58.6 3
1st Kate Veale West Waterford AC 26.21
2nd Sandra Prendergast West Waterford AC 26.59
3rd Leonora Kiely West Waterford AC 28.26
4th Karen Ryan West Waterford AC 29.31
5th Diana Chizhikova West Waterford AC 29.34
6th Ann Dunford West Waterford AC 29.54 

The full results can be seen HERE

The prize winners can be seen HERE

There is a small selection of photos HERE

Former Irish International Race Walker Kate Veale was the first woman home

 

Waterford...Results of the WIT Trick or Trot 5k - Sat 31st Oct 2015

This 5k organised by Waterford IT AC was held on Saturday the 31st of October 2015 and a total of 98 runners took part.

1    CONNICK    ANDREW        15:11    4:54/M    Top Fin    Ferrybank AC
2    TUOHY    NIALL    15:30    5:00/M    Top Fin    Ferrybank AC
3    MURPHY    BRIAN        15:43    5:04/M    Top Fin   
16    WALSH    ADELE    18:54    6:05/M    Top Fin   
17    STORY    AUBREY    19:01    6:08/M    Top Fin   
19    GILSHINAN    ANNE    19:13    6:12/M    Top Fin    Menapians

The full results can be seen HERE

Notice...Eddie Murphy Memorial Half-Marathon, Marathon & Ultra-Marathon, Sximilebridge, Co.Clare - Sun 15th Nov 2015

The annual Eddie Murphy Memorial Marathon is coming up in Sixmilebridge, Co.Clare on Sunday the 15th of November 2015.

There are a number of events on offer...
a) Half-Marathon...13.1 miles
b) Marathon...26.2 miles
c) Ultra-Marathon...30 miles
d) Double Marathon...52.4 miles.
e) Back to Back marathons...One on Saturday and one on Sunday.

From BMOH AC, the organisers of the event...Eddie Murphy Memorial...Entry fee will be €20 for Half Marathon, €30 Marathon, €35 for 30 Mile, €40 for Double Marathon and €50 for the back to back marathon. All money raised will be given to Charity (Milford Hospice in Limerick)

4 races, Half Marathon, Marathon, 30 mile and Double Marathon, all run on same 1 mile lap of village

Double Marathon start will be 07:00, headlights and hi viz vest will be compulsory
30 mile start will be 11:00
Marathon start will be 12:00
Half Marathon start will be 14.00

BMOH are proud hosts of the one of the most unique marathons in Europe which also includes Half marathon ,Marathon, 30 miles & Double marathon options all on the one mile loop with the infamous heart break hill to be tackled on each lap.

Due to tragic and ultimately passing of Eddie Murphy , BMOH AC hold a multi marathon event each November in Sixmilebridge in honour of Eddie which takes place on a unique one mile loop.

About Eddie Murphy: For those of us lucky enough to have known Eddie, he represented what endurance running is all about for many of us, Pushing towards new personal running goals while enjoying & making new friendships along the way.  Eddie, before his untimely Death in April, 2011, had completed over 45 marathons.The proceeds of the event are donated to Milford hospice in Limerick at the request of the Murphy family.

Entries.......You can enter online HERE

Preview........A full preview of the course with maps, directions, photos, etc can be seen HERE