Limerick...Results of the Mooreabbey Milers One Mile Dash - Sat 31st Dec 2016

A total of 109 runners took part in this one mile race on Saturday the 31st of December 2016 in Galbally, Co.Limerick.

1     Kieran Lees     Mooreabbey Milers          4:48     SM
2     James Maher     Templemore          4:57     SM
3     Liam Shanahan     Thurles Crokes          5:03     SM 
19     Cathriona Farrell     An Bru AC          5:40     SW
26     Linda  Grogan     Dundrum AC          5:48     SW
31     Marie O'Shea     Mooreabbey Milers          6:00     SW 

Photos...
1) Mooreabbey Milers have a number of small albums... #1 ... #2 ... #3 ... #4


Full results below...

Limerick...Results of the Caherdavin 10k - Mon 26th Dec 2016

134 runners turned out for the Caherdavin 10k in Limerick on St.Stephens Day.

1st    Colm Turner, Limerick AC in  33:18.75
2nd  Keith Lynch, BMOH in 33:59.07
3rd  Thomas Grimes, East London Runners in 35:31.75
1st Shona Keane , Sportsworld in 39:15.83
2nd  Shona O’Flynn, Dooneen in 42:24.90
3rd Roisin Doran, Limerick Country Club in 42:23.23

The full results can be seen HERE

Tipperary...Results & Photos of the Clonmel 4 mile - Mon 26th Dec 2016

A record 511 runners took part in the Clonmel 4 mile race on St.Stephens Day on the 26th of December 2016. That's a 23% jump on last year and is all the more impressive if you consider that a lot of other races are in decline.

1    Richard Horton    Roscrea    SM        18:58
2    William Maunsell    Clonmel AC    SM        19:06
3    Brian Maher    Kilkenny City Harriers    SM        19:10 
18    Siobhan O Doherty    Borrisokane AC    SW        21:52
41    Claire Annan    Clonmel AC    SW        23:49
51    Sally Forristal    St Josephs AC    SW        24:13

Photos...
1) Tipperary Photos have a gallery HERE

The full results can be seen further down this page...


Report from Clonmel AC....The MSD be Well 4 Mile road race took place in Clonmel on St Stephen’s Day at 12 noon. The weather was ideal for running mild and dry and as such they came out in their hundreds, 526, a new record entry and we were treated to a brilliant event. 

The race started at Loreto Convent and soon a group set the pace that included William Maunsell of Clonmel AC, last year’s winner, Brian Maher of Kilkenny City Harriers and Richard Horton from England with a large group in close attention. Then as the leaders approached Sir Thomas’s Bridge Brian Maher and Brian Horton had a 10m lead on William Maunsell with another few metres to the chasing pack. Then on the return journey to Clonmel, Brian Horton opened a 10 metre lead on Brian Maher with William Maunsell in closer attention. Brian Horton kept the pace going to come home a convincing winner in 18 mins 58 secs, just 4 secs off the course record set by Sandis Bralitis of West Waterford in 2008, brilliant performance. Then we had William Maunsell putting in a great effort over the final 2km to finish 2nd in 19 mins 6 secs with Brian Maher of Kilkenny City Harriers 3rd in 19 mins 10 secs. William’s previous best was 19 mins 49 secs in 2014, some improvement. Then we had Emmet Dunleavy of Sligo AC 4th in 19 mins 33 secs with Kevin Moore of Dundrum AC dipping under 20 mins when finishing 5th in 19 mins 57 secs. 

The Master Men’s awards were won by the following athletes: 1st over 40 Denis Shanahan Thurles Crokes 21 mins 35 secs, 2nd over 40 David Ryan Clonmel AC 21 mins 54 secs, 1st over 45 Dermot Hayes Dundrum AC 22 mins 30 secs, 2nd over 45 Conor Fleming Clonmel AC 23 mins 17 secs, 1st over 50 Richard O Gorman Clonmel AC 24 mins 29 secs, 2nd over 50 Corneilius McFadden Clonmel AC 24 mins 35 secs, 1st over 55 Michael Moore Dundrum AC 25 mins 4 secs, 1st over 60 Matt Alexander Coolquill AC 26 mins 40 secs, 1st over 65 Eamonn Crowley Clonmel AC 33 mins 25 secs, 1st over 70 Myles McHugh Clonmel AC 35 mins 13 secs, 1st over 75 Pierce Purcell Clonmel AC 53 mins, 1st Junior Man Darren Dunne Nenagh Olympic 20 mins 5 secs and 2nd Junior Man Fred Crowley Thurles Crokes 23 mins 31 secs.


The women’s race was also very competitive and here we had Siobhan O Doherty (Borrisokane AC) a great supporter of this event coming home a worthy winner in 21 mins 52 secs, just 2 secs outside her course record set in 2013, great running. Then we had Claire Annan of Clonmel AC also running very well when finishing 2nd woman in 23 mins 49 secs with Sally Forristal (St Joseph’s AC) 3rd in 24 mins 13 secs and Maebh Fenton 4th in 24 mins 30 secs and Linda Grogan (Dundrum AC) 5th in 24 mins 36 secs. 

The Women’s Category prizes were won as follows: 1st over 35 Suzanne Shine Clonmel AC 26 mins 18 secs, 2nd over 35 Tracy Culleton Ballynonty AC 27 mins 16 secs, 1st over 40 Phil Ryan Ballynonty AC 26 mins 11 secs, 2nd over 40 Siobhan McHugh Clonmel AC 26 mins 32 secs, 1st over 45 Angela McCann Clonmel AC 27 mins 7 secs, 2nd over 45 Frances Long Moyne AC 32 mins 1 sec, 1st over 50 Anna Byrne Clonmel AC 28 mins 17 secs, 1st over 55 Bernie Hopkins Clonmel AC 33 mins 18 secs, 1st over 60 Ann Ryan Clonmel AC 42 mins 4 secs, 1st Junior Woman Louise Stack Portlaoise 24 mins 30 secs and Sorcha Moloney Ballyroan 24 mins 33 secs.


The Club would like to thank ETB for the use of their fine facilities at Colaiste Cheitinn as our race Headquarters and in particular to the caretaker, Noel Lonergan, for all his help. The Club would also like to thank the Gardai, the Civil Defence and the many Club stewards and officials who ensured that the whole event was a brilliant success.

Clare...Results of the Christmas Cracker 5k, Ennis - Tues 27th Dec 2016

305 people took part in this 5k in Ennis on the 27th of Dec 2016.

1    0:17:52    SCOTT WATSON,     Hyde Park Harriers    M
2    0:18:15    ANTHONY SHARKEY,     Ennis Track AC    M
3    0:18:44    ALAN BYRNES,     Tulla    M
9    0:20:35    SHONA O FLYNN,     Ind.    F
12    0:20:40    ANNE MARIE CONNELLAN,     Ennis Track AC    F
13    0:21:03    VERENA TARPEY,     Dooneen AC    F 

Full results below...

Clare...Results of the Miltown Malbay Santa 5k - Mon 26th Dec 2016

145 runners took part in this 5k race in Miltown Malbay on the 26th of Dec 2016.

1 16:10    BARRY DONOVAN,     Leevale AC    M
2 16:31    JULIO CESAR CASTRO,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare    M
3 16:42    THOMAS GARRAHY,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare    M
5 18:57    SHARON RYNNE,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare    F
14 20:07    NOREEN MACKEY,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare    F
17 21:09    DYMPNA O DWYER,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare    F

Full results below...

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...

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...