A look at the Three Counties Race Series

The annual Three Counties Race Series is organised by Carrick Road Runners and has been going for over 10 years. There are currently 4 races in the series and they are held in Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny.

The 2019 series finished up recently and this is what the numbers for each race looks like...

The numbers for the Piltown 10k this year were well up which helped offset the drop in numbers for the Faugheen 5k and Portlaw 5 mile.

If we look at the current four races in the series and work out an average for them over the years, this is the chart we get...

As can be seen, there was a big drop from 2013 to 2017 but it seems to have stabilised since then.

All the results of the races in the series for 2019 can be found on the Carrick Road Runners website.

Tipperary...Notice for the Deadmans 5 mile road race, Carrick-on-Suir - Fri 5th June 2015

The third race of five in the Three Counties Challenge is coming up on Friday, the 5th of June with the Deadman's 5 mile in Carrick-on-Suir in S.Tipperary.

From the organisers......The Outfieldsports.ie 3 Counties Challenge moves back to County Tipperary for Race 3 in the series, the "Deadman's 5" mile road race on Friday 6th June @ 7:30 sharp. This race, now in it's 9th year, starts at the picturesque Ormonde Castle in Carrick on Suir, and goes through the center of the town before taking in a loop of the famous Deadman's Boreen, finishing on a lovely long straight stretch at the back of the Town Park , 5 Miles in total. It is mostly flat, with a short drag in the middle, but mile 4 on is slightly downhill, so a good time is possible.

 
More details from the organisers....... Registration takes place at the Carrick Swan GAA Hall (behind the Garda Barracks) from 6:00 p.m. Please note the race must start on time at 7:30 as part of the route goes over a railway crossing, so Registration will close at 7:10. Entry fee is €10.00

There will be changing and shower facilities after the race in the Club Hall, and also after race refreshments will be in the hall this year.

Don't forget, as well as the usual prizes (please see flyer) , there will be a Draw for a pair of Mens and Womens New Balance Tech Runners (RRP €135) on the night -all non prize winning runners will be entered.

Please see www.carrickroadrunners or the club facebook page for further info.

There will be changing and shower facilities after the race in the Club Hall, and also after race refreshments will be in the hall this year.

Course Map...

 The 5 mile course starts and finishes in the town and takes in a loop to the north.

Closer look at the town section...

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

Tipperary...Results of the Faugheen 5k road race - Fri 24th Apr 2015

The first race in the Outfield Sports 3 Counties Challenge got underway in the village of Faugheen with a field of 162 runners.

Faugheen 5k Winners :
Senior Men : 1. David Mansfield (Garda AC) 15:28 2. Niall Sheil (St. Killians) 15:45 3. Noel Murphy (Waterford AC) 15:49
O/40 ; Martin Monaghan (Slaney Olympic) 16:32
O/45 ; PJ Guinan (West Waterford AC) 17:05
O/50 ; Brendan Cronin (Carrick AC) 18:47
O/55 ; Tom Moroney (West Waterford AC) 20:22
O/60 ; Joe Gough (West Waterford AC) 18:24
Team : Thurles Crokes AC (Patrick Hughes, John Fitzgibbon and John Treacy)

David Mansfield...winner of the 2015 Faugheen 5k race

Senior Ladies : 1. Siobhan O' Doherty (Borrisokane AC) 17:15 2. Claire Annan ( Clonmel AC) 18:28 3. Maedbh Savage (Waterford AC) 19:19
O/35 ; Joan Mahony (Waterford AC) 19:25
O/40 ; Siobhan McHugh (Clonmel AC) 19:29
O/45 ; Catherine Condon (West Waterford AC) 25:02
O/50 ; Maura O' Neill (Carrick AC) 23:05
O/55 ; Bernie Prendergast (West Waterford AC) 22:53
Team : Carrick AC ( Mary Molloy, Ann Cronin, Bernie Sexton)

Siobhan O'Doherty...winner of the 2015 Faugheen 5k race

The full results are available on the Carrick Road Runners website

Photos...
1) John Murphy photography has a number of photos HERE

From the organisers......Bobby Fitzgerald Accounting Faugheen 5k

The 2015 OutfieldSports.ie Three Counties Challenge got off to a flying start on Friday evening when 163 runners lined up for the third annual Faugheen 5k. This race was once again kindly sponsored by Bobby Fitzgerald Accounting, Carrick-on-Suir. The series, which is now in its ninth year, takes in races over 5k to 10k in the three neighbouring counties of Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny.

Conditions were perfect as the runners set off from just outside the village on the fast, flat loop traditionally used for the 'Faugheen 50' motorcycle races. Right from the start it was David Mansfield (Garda AC) who led out the field. David maintained his strong pace to come home in a time of 15:28 and add to his recent victory in the Ballinroad 5k. In a close-run battle for the places, it was Niall Sheil (St. Killian's AC) who took the runner-up prize in a time of 15:45, just ahead of Waterford AC athlete, Noel Murphy (15:49). Carrick AC's top finisher in the men's race was Derek Walsh who clocked 17:41 in 21st place.

The ladies' race was won for the second consecutive year by Siobhan O' Doherty (Borrisokane AC) who came home in 17:15, just five seconds off the course record which she set last year. Second place went to Clonmel AC's Claire Annan in 18:28 and Maedbh Savage from Waterford AC took the third prize in 19:19. Mary Molloy was Carrick AC's first finisher in 19:40.

Congratulations to Stephanie Coffey and Thomas Kavanagh who both won a pair of New Balance running shoes in the post-race draw.

Carrick AC would like to thank all who helped to make this event such a resounding success. We are particularly grateful to Bobby Fitzgerald for the generous race sponsorship and to Alan Treacy of Outfield Sports for the continued sponsorship of the series.
Our friends in Carrick-on-Suir Red Cross were once again on hand to provide the vital medical and ambulance back-up and we are once again very grateful to Finola Walsh and the team for their assistance. A big thank you also to all of our race stewards who ensured the safety of all runners along the race route and to the Bartley family for providing parking facilities.
Thanks also to the many volunteers who helped with parking, registration and race results. The post-race refreshments and prize-giving in Flemings Bar were greatly enjoyed by all and thanks to Margaret Fleming for looking after everybody so well.

The second race in the series will be the O' Neill Pharmacy Tom Jordan Memorial road race over 5 miles in Portlaw on Friday, 8th May at the slightly later time of 7:30pm.

Photos : John Murphy Photography

The organisers have a gallery HERE

Notice...Three Counties Challenge (Tipperary-Waterford-Kilkenny)...Apri-July 2015

The Outfield Sports 3 Counties Challenge is a popular race series which runs from April to July every year. Following the success of last year, the organisers Carrick-on-Suir AC have kept the same format with the same 5 races covering the three counties of Waterford, Tipperary and Kilkenny.

Location of race series.....within easy driving distance of Waterford, Dungarvan, Clonmel, Cashel, Thurles and Kilkenny.

Course previews....Faugheen 5k...Portlaw 5m...Deadmans 5m Carrick-on-Suir...Rathgormack 5m...Piltown 10k

Here is some additional info from Carrick-on-Suir AC.......
All systems go for 3 Counties 2015

Carrick on Suir A.C.’s 3 Counties Challenge has firmly established itself in the South East running calendar since its inception in 2007, with the series growing from a single race with 100 runners to last year’s record  5 race series with over  a thousand participants. The 9th running of the series  again starts with a 5KM race building up to a 10KM in the last race making it an ideal race series for anyone new to running, while also satisfying more experienced runners .

This year’s Series will start on Friday 24th April with the 3rd running of the Faugheen 5Km Road race, kindly sponsored by Bobby Fitzgerald Accountants. This flat course will be held on the famous Faugheen 50 Motor bike circuit in the pretty Tipperary village, and has been the scene of many PB’s ovr the last 2 years -already a runner’s favourite in the South East. Please note earlier start time of 7:00 p.m. for this race only.

This will be followed closely by the O’Neill Pharmacy Tom Jordan Memorial Portlaw 5 Mile Road race on Friday 8th May @ the normal Start time of 7:30 p.m... This race, organised with the Portlaw Red Cross, is another fast course and last year’s new Route, which got rave reviews after the race, will be used again this year. A great race and all proceeds go to the Red Cross.

The third race in the series will see us return to County Tipperary and the ever popular “Deadman’s” 5 Mile Road race on Friday 5th June @ 7:30 p.m. Now in its 10th year, this race starts outside the beautiful Ormond Castle in the centre of Carrick on Suir, taking in a scenic 5 mile run around the Deadman’s Boreean (hence the name!)  And finishes on a lovely straight stretch passing the tree lined town park.

The penultimate race in the series see’s us visit County Waterford again, and the picturesque village of Rathgormack for the Auto Power Rathgormack 5 Mile on July 10th. This challenging, undulating course is an ever popular addition to the series, thanks mainly to the beautiful scenery of the Comeragh Mountains and the superb home cooking in the Hiking Centre after the race.

Finally, the series will end in County Kilkenny with the Morris Oil Piltown 10Km road race on Friday 31st July @ 7:30pm. Another scenic trek, the race starts in the grounds of the Kildalton Agricultural College, winding its way down by the Lake and tree lined avenue before a circuit of the flat roads around Piltown and ending at the Piltown GAA Club. Another firm favourite in the series, 2015 will be the eight running of this race.

The club is delighted to welcome back local specialist running store Outfield Sports of Carrick on Suir as the series sponsor for the 9th year (now promoting its new website, hence the outfieldsports.ie 3 Counties Challenge), and is delighted that New Balance, the US based Running Brand, are also involved as title sponsors. We are very grateful to our sponsors for their continued support and it is great to see the same names supporting our series year after year. As usual, the message from the club is for all of the series runners to return the support to these businesses who have been good enough to help us, despite the harsh economic climate.

The Prize fund for the series will be in excess of €6,000, with prizes in all the usual age categories. There will also be a Team Prize at each race as well as spot prizes all the way down the field. And there will be an overall men’s and women’s series prize of €150 and a perpetual trophy (4 out of 5 Races to count) . And a great new addition to the series will be a prize of a ladies and men’s pair of New Balance running shoes worth €130 to be raffled off at each race amongst the non-prize winning participants, courtesy of our series sponsor Outfield Sports. Finally, any one running 4 out of 5 Races will receive a voucher for €25 to go towards New Balance running shoes at Outfield Sports.

All entries are on the night @ €10 per race, and you can save money by signing up for the series for €40 on the First Night –That’s 5 Races for the price of 4! There will be up to date information on the club website at www.carrickroadrunners.ie and on our club Facebook page.

 As usual the race series is ideal for new runners to progress from 5km to 10 km through the summer, is well stewarded, with accurately measured courses, good grub after the race and the famous Carrick AC welcome to all our runners. Looking forward to meeting all our friends (New & Old) this summer in the sunny South East! 

 

Kilkenny...Results of the Piltown 10k race - Fri 1st Aug 2014

Report from Carrick-On-Suir AC........The Morris Oil Piltown 10k on Friday evening last was the fifth and final race of this year's very successful OutfieldSports.ie Three Counties Challenge. This series, now in its eighth year, includes races from 5k up to 10k in the neighbouring counties of Tipperary, Kilkenny and Waterford.

In perfect running conditions, a field of 177 runners lined up for the race start on the grounds of Kildalton Horticultural College. As the field made its way through the scenic college grounds it was Philip Harty from West Waterford AC who went to the front with a group of four runners in close pursuit. Philip really showed his strength on the long Bog Road stretch and extended his lead to enter the finish area in Piltown GAA Club over a minute ahead and take the victory in a time of 32:11.

Second place went to Noel Murphy (Waterford AC) in 33:18 just ahead of Danny Smith (Ballynonty AC) in 33:28.

Alan Treacy of Outfield Sports presenting the overall series award to Noel Murphy

The ladies' race saw Siobhan O' Doherty (Borrisokane AC) establish an early lead which she never looked like relinquishing. Siobhan came home in twelfth place overall in a time of 36:17 with Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) and Dymphna Ryan (Dundrum AC) taking second and third places respectively.

The overall series prizes for runners who had completed at least four of the five races went to Noel Murphy (Waterford AC) and Mary Molloy.

Carrick AC would like to thank all who helped in the organisation and running of this year's race. We are especially grateful for the continued generous sponsorship of Morris Oil, Fiddown over the past seven years. Thanks also to Alan Treacy, Outfield Sorts, Carrick-on-Suir for once again sponsoring the series. As always, Carrick-on-Suir Red Cross was on hand to provide medical assistance when needed and we are very grateful to Finola Walsh and her team for their invaluable help. We would also like to thank Kildalton Horticultural College and Piltown GAA Club for the use of their grounds and facilities.

Morris Oil Piltown 10k winners:
Senior Men
1. Philip Harty (West Waterford AC) 32:11 2. Noel Murphy (Waterford AC) 33:18 3. Danny Smith (Ballynonty AC) 33:28

O/40: Paul Moran (Kilkenny City Harriers) 35:27
O/45: Paul Deegan (Gowran AC) 35:05
O/50: Ray Hahessy (West Waterford AC) 38:51
O/55: Dermot Power (unatt.) 41:19
O/60: Con Kelleher (Waterford AC) 47:38
Team : Clonmel AC (Gerard O' Loughlin, Conor Morkan and Brian Long)

Senior Ladies
1. Siobhan O' Doherty (Borrisokane AC) 36:17 2. Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) 38:53 3. Dymphna Ryan (Dundrum AC) 40:47

O/35: Mary Molloy (unatt.) 43:04
O/40: Yvonne O' Connor (Clonmel AC) 45:19
O/45: Ann Dunford (West Waterford AC) 47:11
O/50: Caroline Edwards (unatt.) 47:31
O/55: Bernadette Mitchell ( unatt.) 45:46
Team : St. Joseph's AC (Sally Forristal, Breda Hennessy and Siobhan O' Leary)

Alan Treacy of Outfield Sports presenting the overall series award to Mary Molloy

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

Photos...
1) Waterford AC have a gallery of photos HERE

Tipperary...Results of the Deadmans 5 mile race, Carrick-on-Suir - Fri 6th June 2014

Despite the wet conditions, a total of 149 runners turned out for this years Deadmans 5 mile road race in Carrick-on-Suir. This was the 3rd race of 5 in the ongoing Outfield Sports 3 Counties Challenge.

Deadman's 5 Winners
Senior Men : 1. Niall Sheil (St. Killian's AC) 26:41 2. Noel Murphy (Waterford AC) 26:47 3. Alban Coghlan (Crusaders AC) 26:50
O/40 : David Ryan (Clonmel AC) 27:03
O/45 : Pat O' Sullivan (Carrick AC) 28:21
O/50 : Derek Nolan (Clonmel AC) 29:30
O/55 : Tom Moroney (West Waterford AC) 33:36
O/60 : Joe Gough (West Waterford AC) 30:37
Team :West Waterford AC ( Brian Byrne, Damien Murphy and PJ Guinan)
Senior Ladies: 1. Martina O' Dwyer (Carrick AC) 29:53 2. Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) 31:55 3. Mary Molloy 33:27
O/35 : Lisa Maher (Kilkenny City Harriers) 35:06
O/40 : Diane Behan (Waterford AC) 36:10
O/45 : Irene Clarke (West Waterford AC) 35:01
O/50 : Ann Power 38:05
O/55 : Assumpta Kirwan 43:01
Junior : Becky O' Connor 56:46
Team : Clonmel AC ( Anna Byrne, Rebecca Doocey and Yvonne O' Connor)
The full results can be seen HERE 

Report from Carrick Road Runners...
The heavy rain did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of the 149 runners who lined up for the 'Deadman's 5' mile race in Carrick-on-Suir on Friday evening last. This was the third race in the very popular OutfieldSports.ie Three Counties Challenge organised by Carrick AC. The race started at the historic Ormonde Castle, passing along the town's Main Street and through Sean Kelly Square before heading out into the country.

As the runners came back into town, there was a very little between the leading men and only nine seconds separated the first three home at the finish line. Niall Sheil from St. Killian's AC, who has been a regular participant in the series,emerged victorious with a winning time of 26:41. Just behind Niall in second place was Noel Murphy (Waterford AC) who clocked 26:47 and in third place was Carrick-on-Suir native and Crusaders AC athlete, Alban Coghlan. Carrick AC's first finisher was Pat O' Sullivan who finished in seventh position winning the O/45 prize. 

he ladies' race saw Carrick AC's Martina O' Dwyer continue her excellent run of recent results with another victory. Martina came home in a time of 29:53 with Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) in second and Mary Molloy in third place.

Carrick AC would like to thank all who made this race such a great success. In particular, the club is very grateful to Alan Treacy of Outfield Sports for the continued sponsorship of this five-race series.
Stewarding is vitally important in a race which passes through the town and we would like to thank Barry Torpey and his team of stewards for ensuring the safety of all. The assistance of the local Garda Siochana and Carrick-on-Suir Red Cross was also greatly appreciated. A big thank-you also to all who helped with race registration, timing and results. The Carrick Swan GAA club was once again our race headquarters and we would like to thank the club for the use of their superb facilities.
 
The Three Counties Challenge moves to County Waterford for the fourth instalment in this year's series. The AutoPower Rathgormack 5-mile race will take place on Friday, 11th July at 7:30pm. Last year's race was won by Sergiu Ciobanu (Clonliffe Harriers) in 24:57 with Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) taking the ladies' race in 31:17.

Alan Treacy of Outfield Sports presenting the winners prizes to Niall Sheil and Martina O'Dwyer

Race for bragging rights

Photos...
1) John Coleman has a gallery HERE (Facebook account required to view)
2) A small number of photos from John Murphy Photography HERE

Photos courtesy of John Murphy Photography

Tipperary...Notice for the Deadmans 5 mile road race, Carrick on Suir - Fri 6th June 2014

The third race of five in the Three Counties Challenge is coming up on Friday, the 6th of June with the Deadman's 5 mile in Carrick-on-Suir in S.Tipperary.

From the organisers......The Outfieldsports.ie 3 Counties Challenge moves back to County Tipperary for Race 3 in the series, the Carraig Hotel "Deadman's 5" mile road race on Friday 6th June @ 7:30 sharp. This race, now in it's 9th year, starts at the picturesque Ormonde Castle in Carrick on Suir, and goes through the center of the town before taking in a loop of the famous Deadman's Boreen, finishing on a lovely long straight stretch at the back of the Town Park , 5 Miles in total. It is mostly flat, with a short drag in the middle, but mile 4 on is slightly downhill, so a good time is possible.

 
More details from the organisers.......
Registration takes place at the Carrick Swan GAA Hall (behind the Garda Barracks) from 6:00 p.m. Please note the race must start on time at 7:30 as part of the route goes over a railway crossing, so Registration will close at 7:10. Entry fee is €10.00

There will be changing and shower facilities after the race in the Club Hall, and also after race refreshments will be in the hall this year.

Course Map...

 The 5 mile course starts and finishes in the town and takes in a loop to the north.

Closer look at the town section...

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

Race notce...Piltown 10k road race, Kilkenny - Fri 2nd Aug 2013

The 5th and final race in the Outfield Sports 3 Counties Challenge takes place in Piltown, Co.Kilkenny on Friday, the 2nd of August at 7:30pm.

Info from the organisers Carrick Road Runners...The Final Race of the outfieldsports.ie 3 Counties Challenge takes place in Co. Kilkenny on Friday 2nd August @ 7:30 with the sixth running of the Morris Oil  Piltown 10Km Roadrace. This race, organised by Carrick on Suir A.C. starts in the beautiful grounds of Kildalton Agricultural College, taking in the grounds and lake of the college before looping around the Piltown Countryside before ending at Piltown GAA Club. As such, it is one of the flattest 10 k courses in the South East and is a great race for a PB at this distance.

Registration takes place at the Piltown GAA complex from 6:00 p.m. or Enter online at www.runireland.com. As a thank you for the great support in this years series, there will be a free Goody bag for every runner on the night, and anyone who has run 4 out of 5 of the Races in the series will receive a €25 Voucher for Adidas Technical Running Shoes to be used at Series Sponsors Outfield Sports in Carrick on Suir.

The usual 3 Counties prizes will be given on the night as well as the overall Race series Shield.

More to follow...

Waterford...Results of the Portlaw 5 mile road race - Fri 10th May 2013

There was a huge turnout of 249 runners for this years 5 mile road race in Portlaw, a jump of 45% on the 2012 figure.

1. Sergiu Ciobanu (Clonliffe Harriers) 24:43
2. Philip Harty (West Waterford AC) 25:56
3. Ravis Zakis (West Waterford AC) 26:16
1. Dympna Ryan (Dundrum AC) 29:26  
2. Jackie Carthy  (Kilmore AC) 29:39  
3. Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) 29:44

The full results can be seen HERE

Report from Carrick Road Runners AC......O'Neill Pharmacy Tom Jordan Memorial 5-mile

The 2013 OutfieldSports.ie Three Counties Challenge moved to Portlaw, Co. Waterford on Friday evening last when a field of 249 runners lined up for the O' Neill Pharmacy Tom Jordan 5-mile road race.This was the fifth running of this popular race but the first time that it has formed part of the Three Counties Challenge organised by Carrick-on-Suir AC.The record turnout reflects the popularity of this series which is now in its seventh year. Conditions on the evening were quite cold and blustery, but there were lots of very fast times and many athletes achieved a personal best time for the distance as the course is particularly flat and fast.

The men's race saw a very clearcut winner as Sergiu Ciobanu from Clonliffe Harriers covered the five miles in 24:43 and came home more than fifty seconds clear of the second-placed Philip Harty (West Waterford). Philip's clubmate, Ravis Zakis, took third place, ahead of Kevin Moore (Dundrum AC) and Ruairi O' Donnell (Ferrybank). Alban Coghlan, who is a native of Carrick-on-Suir,but runs for Crusaders AC finished in sixth place. The first Carrick AC member to finish was Patrick Roche in ninth place with a time of 27:54.
 

The ladies' race was a cracking contest as each of the first four finishers broke the 30-minute barrier. Victory went to Dympna Ryan (Dundrum AC) in a time of 29:26.  Second place went to Jackie Carthy from Kilmore AC (29:39) while Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) clocked 29:44 in taking third prize just six days after her victory in the Great Limerick Marathon. Carrick AC's Martina O' Dwyer was timed at 29:47 in fourth and Sylvia Malone (Waterford AC) was fifth in 31:10.
The team prizes were very closely contested with Carrick AC (Patrick Roche, Daragh Byrne and Michael Murphy) taking the men's prize. The Waterford AC trio of Joan Mahony, Claudia Merry and Sarah Lee won the ladies' prize.

Carrick AC would like to thank all who helped to make the race such a resounding success. Thanks to O' Neill Pharmacy, Portlaw, for the generous sponsorship of the race.The club would also like to thank Alan Treacy of Outfield Sports for the continued sponsorship of the overall series which has gone from strength to strength  over the past seven years.

Once again, Brian Nugent and the Portlaw Red Cross team pulled out all the stops with their superb organisation of the event. It has been through the dedication and hard work of Brian and his team that the race became established and all in Carrick AC are delighted to have the race as part of the summer series. A big thank-you to all of the thirty stewards who ensured the safety of the athletes and to all who helped with registration, timing, results and post-race refreshments at The Forge Bar .
 
The series moves back to County Tipperary next for the Carraig Hotel 'Deadman's 5' miles on Friday, June 7th with a 7:30pm start. Last year's renewal was won by Ruairi O' Donnell in 27:04 with Sylvia Malone (Waterford AC) taking the ladies' race in 31:09. With fields of 213 and 249 lining up for the first two races of the five-race series, another bumper entry is predicted for the 'Deadman's'.

O' Neill Pharmacy Tom Jordan Winners :

Senior Men : 1. Sergiu Ciobanu (Clonliffe Harriers) 24:43   2. Philip Harty (West Waterford AC) 25:56   3. Ravis Zakis (West Waterford AC) 26:16   4. Kevin Moore (Dundrum AC)  26:47    5. Ruairi O' Donnell (Ferrybank AC) 27:20
O/40 : David Kenneally (Thurles Crokes AC)
O/45: Michael Dunford (West Waterford AC)
O/50: Brendan Cronin
O/55: Leslie Smith (Coolquill AC)
O/60: Paschal Proctor (West Waterford AC)
Junior: Yves Lemaitre
Team: Carrick AC

Senior Ladies : 1. Dympna Ryan (Dundrum AC) 29:26  2. Jackie Carthy  (Kilmore AC) 29:39  3. Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) 29:44  4. Martina O' Dwyer (Carrick AC)  29:47   5. Sylvia Malone (Waterford AC) 31:10
O/35: Maedbh Savage (Waterford AC)
O/40: Suzanne Dullaghan (Waterford AC)
O/45: Ann Dunford (West Waterford)
O/50: Gabrielle Blair (Waterford AC)
O/55: Bernie Sexton (Carrick AC)
Junior: Jennifer Rice (Fethard)
Team: Waterford AC

Photos...(Updated 8pm Sun 12th May)
1) Some photos can be seen HERE
2) John Coleman has a large gallery HERE

Race notice...Faugheen 5k road race, Tipperary - Fri 26th Apr 2013

The Seventh Annual 3 Counties Challenge gets underway on Friday, the 26th of April with the Faugheen 5k road race...

Directions.......Faugheen is a very small village located to the North of the town of Carrick-on-Suir in S.Tipperary. It is located less than a mile off the R697 road which goes from Carrick-on-Suir to Kilkenny.

If you arrive in Carrick-on-Suir then follow the N24 road. In the centre of the town at the Garda station, take the R697 north. This will be signposted for Kilmaganny.

Keep the park on your right hand side. You then need to take the left at this junction below. Again, it's signposted for Kilmaganny.

From the junction above, it's 3.3 miles / 5.3 kms to the tun off for Faugheen. Look for the left hand turn which is on a wide sweeping bend to the right...

From here, it's about 1 km to Faugheen. Follow the directions for parking.

Entries on the night will be taken at the parish hall which is located next to the church...

Course....The race route is in the shape of a triangle. This is the same route as used by the famous Faugheen 50 Motor bike circuit...

As you can see from the map above, it's basically 1.5 loops of a circuit which is just over two miles in length. The start line is located about 0.9 miles from the village itself, ideal as part of the warm up for the race itself.

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

Post race refreshments and prize giving at Flemings Pub...

More info from the organisers Carrick Road Runners AC...
Carrick on Suir A.C.’s Outfieldsports.ie 3 Counties Challenge has firmly established itself in the South East Running Calendar since its inception in 2007, with the series growing from a single race with 100 runners to last year’s successful 4 race series with close on a thousand participants. One of the keys to their success has been the clubs ability to change and improve the series, and 2013 will continue that trend with a new race (Now making the 3 Counties Challenge a 5 Race series), a new venue and some new sponsors.

So Friday 26th April will see the First running of the Faugheen 5Km Road race, kindly sponsored by Bobby Fitzgerald Accountants. This flat course will be held on the famous Faugheen 50 Motor bike circuit in the pretty Tipperary village, and we are sure it will become a runner’s favourite very quickly. 

Race start is 7:30 p.m. and registration will start from 6pm . However, you can avoid the queues by entering on line HERE. Entry fee is €10.00, but you can enter the 5 Race Series online for €45.00. Online Entry closes Thursday 25th April.

There will be ample parking in the village and Refreshments will be served in Flemings Pub after the Race. As with all Carrick on Suir A.C.'s races, the Race is AAI Permit approved, properly measured , well stewarded and will have the local Red Cross Ambulance in attendance. Looking forward to seeing our Running buddies next week.

Waterford......Results of the Rathgormack 5 - Fri 6 Aug 2010

The fourth and final race in the Outfield Sports Three Counties Challenge took place last Friday.

The results are now up on the Carrick AC web-site.

Kilkenny...Results of the Piltown 10k - Fri 16 Jul 2010

The full results of this race are now up on the Carrick AC web-site.
There are also some photos, which seem to show there was some good weather :)

More details from Catherine O'Donovan at the organizers...

Last week was the third race in the Outfield Sports Three Counties Challenge ,the race moved to the county of Kilkenny for the Morris Oil Piltown 10k road race. It is an ideal venue for the 10k race as it is mainly a flat course which gave many runners a chance of achieving a PB. The race started in the scenic grounds of Kildalton College and progressed through some of Piltown's quiet country roads before eventually finishing back in Kildalton College which the club also uses for our winter league. This year's Morris Oil Piltown 10k had another fine turnout with 170 runners taking part, which was up on last year's race numbers, there were also a number of walkers taking part on the night.

The race was won by Sandis Bralitis (West Waterford AC) in an impressive time of 31.56. He was closely followed by Brian Murphy (Carrick AC ) 32.25 and in third place was Ruairi O'Donnell of (Limerick AC) 33.41. The men's team prize went to Carrick AC for the third time in this year's series (Michael Murphy, Martin Murphy, David Waters). The battle was on in the ladies race as (Clonmel AC's) Angela McCann took first prize in 37.41, Martina O Dwyer (Carrick AC) was second 37.59 and third place went to Diane Behan (Waterford AC) 40.31. The women's team prize went to West Waterford (Josie Churrin, Catriona Kiely, Onra Power).

The race was kindly sponsored by Morris Oil to whom the club is grateful to for doing so and for the prize giving, a sincere note of thanks to them for their support. Thanks to Piltown GAA Complex for the use of their facilities and support each year, the complex was also used for post race refreshments and prize giving. The club would also like to thank Outfield Sports for continued support and the Red Cross for their assistance at each race.Thanks to all the stewards, members of the club who helped out with registration and results and everyone who helped out on the night .

The final race in the series is the AUTO POWER Rathgormac 5 Friday 6th August @ 7.30pm.

Men
1.Sandis Bralitis (west Waterford AC) 31.56
2.Brian Murphy (Carrik-on-Suir AC) 32.25
3.Rauiri O Donnell (Limerick AC) 33.41
4.Kenny Curran (Ballynonty AC) 33.55
5.Danny Smith ( Ballynonty AC) 33.58

O/40 Valery Turcan (Clonmel AC) 35.11
O/45 Richard O Gorman (Clonmel AC) 37.36
O/50 Larry Lacey (St. Josephs AC) 36.53
O/55 Leslie Smith (Coolquill ) 40.48
O/60 Eddie Cahilan (Coolquill) 45.41

Team: (Carrick-on-Suir AC) Michael Murphy, Martin Murphy, David Waters.

Ladies
1.Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) 37.41
2.Martina O Dwyer (Carrick-on-Suir AC) 37.59
3.Diane Behan (Waterford AC) 40.31
4.Mary Molloy ( Clonmel AC) 41.21
5.Sylvia Malone (Waterford AC) 42.08

O/35 Nicola Maunsell (Clonmel AC) 47.56
O/40 Tara O Donnell (Carrick-on-Suir AC) 49.15
O/45 Liz Nolan (Waterford AC) 43.00
O/50 Hazel Galloway (Clonmel AC) 52.41
O/55 Bernie Sexton (Carrick-on-Suir AC) 51.27

Team: (West Waterford AC) Josie Chuirrin, Catriona Keely, Onra Power.

Thanks to Catherine O'Donovan for the above category results.

Tipperary...Results of the Champion Kiely 5k Ballyneale - Fri 2 July 2010

Race two of the Outfield Sports Three Counties Challenge was a great success.

If I heard correctly, this was the seventh running of this Champion Kiely Ballyneale 5k race, and numbers have increased from 54 in the first race, to almost 190 this year.

The results are now up on the Carrick Road Runners AC web-site.
Colbert Chip Timing was used in the race.

Tipperary...Preview of the Champion Kiely 5k Ballyneale - Fri 2 July 2010

The second race of the Outfield Sports Three Counties Challenge is the the Champion Kiely Ballyneale 5k at 7:30pm.

Ballyneale is a little west of Carrick-on-Suir, just off the R696, which is between the N24, N76.
Organized by Carrick-on-Suir AC.

A word from Mark Connolly at the organizers :-

The village of Ballyneale, just outside Carrick-on-Suir, will be the venue on Friday next , July 2nd, for this year's 'Champion Kiely' 5km road race. The race, which is the second of four races in the Outfield Sports Three Counties Challenge, gets underway at 7:30pm. The very fast, flat course offers a great opportunity for a personal best time. The entry fee is €10 and chip timing will be used. There will be prizes in all the usual categories as well as spot prizes. Registration and parking facilities will be available at Ballyneale GAA Grounds from 6pm.
With 191 runners taking part in the first race of this series, the Deadman's 5, there is expeced to be a very big field for Friday's race.

The 'Champion Kiely' honours the great Olympian, Tom Kiely, who was born at Curraghdobbin, Ballyneale in 1869. It was in the 'All-Round' event, the equivalent of the modernday Decathlon, that Tom excelled. Tom resisted offers from the American and British teams and paid his own fare to the 1904 Olympics in St. Louis, Missouri to represent his native country.
In those days all ten events in the competition were held on the same day. Conditions on July 4th, 1904 were atrocious but Tom accumulated over 6000 points to become Olympic Champion. A beautiful memorial to Tom was erected in 1978, opposite Ballyneale Church. Fittingly,Friday's race will pass close by this memorial on the weekend of the 106th anniversary of Tom Kiely's great victory.

Contact: Mark Connolly (086) 160 8165 + Johnny Brunnock (086) 848 3210
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Tipperary...Results of the Deadman's 5 - Fri 11 Jun 2010

There was a record entry for Friday's Deadman's 5 road race at Carrick-on-Suir.
191 runners finished in what was rather warm conditions for an evening race, held in glorious conditions.
The full results are now up on the Carrick Road Runners web-site.

Category Results

Men
1. Sandis Bralitis - West Waterford AC (25:51)
2. Brian Murphy - Carrick on Suir AC (26:32)
3. Danny Smith - Ballynonty AC (27:08)
4. Shane Mullaney - Thurles Crokes (27:14)
5. Michael Murphy - Carrick on Suir AC (28:05)
040 Pat O'Sullivan - Carrick on Suir AC (28:18)
O45 Gary McCormack - West Waterford AC (31:04)
O50 Jim St John - Clonmel AC (31:37)
O55 Joe Gough - West Waterford AC (29:33)
O60 Thomas Burns - Waterford AC (30:39)
Junior Gary Cantwell - KCK (29:47)
Wheelchair Jerry Forde - Blarney (53:18)
Team: Carrick on Suir AC: Tommy Falconer, David Waters & Martin Murphy

Ladies
1. Martina O'Dwyer - Carrick on Suir AC (29:52)
2. Angela McCann - Clonmel AC (30:41)
3. Aine Roche - Clonmel AC (31:58)
4. Diane Behan - West Waterford AC (33:14)
5. Catherine Rice - Clonmel AC (33:58)
035 Nicola Mansell - Clonmel AC (37:36)
040 Miriam O'Gorman - Clonmel AC (38:03)
O45 Josie Ui Chuirrin - West Waterford AC (35:46)
O50 Hazel Galloway - Clonmel AC (43:33)
O55 Bernie Sexton - Carrick on Suir AC (40:48)
Junior Grainne Brennan (36:38)
Team: Carrick on Suir AC: Ann Cronin, Ann Power, Elaine Walsh
Thanks to Geraldine Lynch for the above results.

I have uploaded the route to MapMyRun. Note, there is an overlap, in the section marked "St Nicholas Park", which you pass along just before 1 Mile, and again just before the end.
The first mile is along the west along the main street, and then east past the schools.
You turn north at 1 Mile, and go over a level crossing -- I hope somebody's watching the Train Timetables ;o). It's mostly uphill from Mile 1 to 3, and the road is rather narrow from 2 to 3. Finally 3 to 5 is mostly downhill, with a sharp turn as you turn left under the railway bridge.

This was the first race in the Outfield Sports Three Counties Challenge.

The next race in this series is the The Champion Kiely Ballyneale 5k, on Friday 2nd July 2010 at 7.30pm.

Also Race 6 in Ger Wyley Sports Nike summer series will be the 18th Annual Mooney's Pub Ras Na Rinne 6 miler next Friday, June 18 at 8pm.

There were a few flyers circulating, which I've scanned :-

• Clogheen Festival 5k
  
• Woodstown 5
• Boston Scientific Half-Marathon & 5k
• M9 Motorway Half-Marathon

Outfield Sports Three Counties Challenge

On Friday 11th June 2010, another race series will start, spanning Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, featuring 5k, 5 Mile and 10k races.
See flyer.

A word from the Organizers :-

The beautiful and historic Ormonde Castle in Carrick-on-Suir will be the setting for the start of this year's Carraig Hotel Deadman's 5 mile road race on Friday next, June 11th at 7:30pm. This year's 'Deadman's' is being run in conjunction with the Clancy Brothers' Festival, so there is sure to be plenty 'ceol agus craic' on the night.
The race proceeds along Carrick's main street and through the famous Sean Kelly Square before leaving the town to complete the Deadman's loop and finish back at the town park in Carrick.
Registration will take place at the Carrick Swans GAA Centre (beside the Library and Garda Station) from 6pm and parking will be available there also. The entry fee is €10 and you can enter online at www.runireland.com.
Chip timing will be used for this race.
Post-race refreshments and prize-giving will be at The Carraig Hotel.
This race is the first of four in the Outfield Sports Three-Counties Challenge, taking in races in the neighbouring counties of Kilkenny, Tipperary and Waterford.The second race will be the 'Champion Kiely' Ballyneale 5k on Friday, 2nd July followed by the Morris Oil Piltown 10k on July 16th. The series will conclude with the running of the Autopower Rathgormack 5 miles on August 6th.
All courses are accurately measured and there will be chip timing in use for all races.
This year's series boasts a prize fund in excess of €5,000 and there will be a quality running top for everyone who completes three of the races.
This series has quickly become well-established on the road race calendar, with increased numbers competing each year.
Further details on any of the races can be had from Mark Connolly (086 1608165) or Johnny Brunnock (086 8483210) or by visiting www.carrickroadrunners.ie

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Waterford...Results of the Irish Red Cross Portlaw 5 - Sat 22 May 2010

The 2nd annual Tom Jordan Memorial 5 Mile road race in aid of Portlaw Irish Red Cross took place on Saturday, on what was an exceptionally warm May evening.
This race is organised in conjunction with Carrick Road Runners.
There was no shortage of ambulances and first-aiders at this race !

The results are now available online as a Google Docs scanned image.
Thanks to Brian Nugent for supplying the above results.