Kerry: Results of the An Ríocht AC 5k series in Castleisland - Aug & Sep 2025

An Ríocht AC held a 5k series in Castleisland this year with races on Friday 29th of August, Fri 5th and Fri 12th of September. The entry fee for each one was €20.

The results were as follows...

Fri 29th Aug 2025 - 119 finishers

Top 3 men & women...

1 Conor KISSANE 15:15 6730 M MS Killarney Valley A.C.

2 Eoin DOWNING 16:13 103 M MS  

3 Karol MAKAREWICZ 16:15 111 M MS An Ríocht A.C.

24 Meabh O'CONNOR 19:23 116 F FJ An Ríocht A.C.

26 Sarah RATH 19:32 124 F FS

35 Niamh O SULLIVAN 20:29 6772 F F60 An Ríocht A.C.

Full results of Race 1

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Fri 5th Sept 2025 - 104 finishers

Top 3 men & women...

1 Conor KISSANE 15:10 6730 M MS 

2 Killian LYNCH 16:04 146 M MS

3 James DILLON 16:25 136 M MJ

25 Sally Ann LYNCH 19:19 145 F FS

32 Noelle DILLON 20:06 135 F FJ

51 Laura DONNELLY 22:52 138 F FS

Full results of Race 2

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Fri 12th Sept 2025 - 99 finishers

Top 3 men & women...
1 Conor KISSANE Killarney Valley A.C. M MS 6730 15:07
2  Karol MAKAREWICZ An Ríocht A.C. M MS 159 16:00
3 James DILLON Lios Tuathail A.C. M MJ 155 16:17
15 Amy POLLMAN DAAMEN An Ríocht A.C. F FS 167 18:11
24 Meabh O'CONNOR An Ríocht A.C. F FJ 162 19:16
30 Maeve WALLACE Tralee Harriers A.C. F FJ 171 19:34

Full results of Race 3

Kerry: Results of the Riocht AC 5k in Castleisland - Fri 3rd Sept 2021

A total of 69 runners took part in the second race of three in the Riocht AC 5k Autumn series on Friday 3rd September 2021 in Castleisland, Kerry. 

From An Ríocht AC...

RACE REPORT & RESULTS 📣

The 2nd race of the Coillte 5k Series was another fine night for running, with 69 runners taking to the start line, and it was a very big night for rising An Riocht star Oisin Murray who won the men's race and broke 16 minutes for the first time with a blistering 15:56 ! He was followed in by Maurice Feehan, Donal Leahy and Donal O Kelly who all broke 17 minutes.

An Riocht's Niamh O'Sullivan won the women's race in 19:05 followed by Sharon Woods (19:20) and Caroline Murphy (20:23) with all 3 improving on their times from last week.

Big mention to the very talented 13 yr old Tiernan Lynch who finished a stunning 11th overall in a time of 18:31, the future is bright for Tiernan! And great to see more young stars in action this week and running well - David Keane, Kieran Keane, Ella Murphy, Jay Reynolds and Chloe Barrett.

It was great to see so many runners improving their times from last week, that's what the series is all about - so take a breather for a week and we'll go again on the 17th September for the final race - see you then! 

Again thanks to our main sponsors Coillte and to Supervalu for providing the water, to Lee Strand for the milk and to Educate.ie for the excellent signs. Finally a big thankyou to all who volunteered or helped in any way, we couldn't do it without you! 

Registration for the final race (Friday 17th Sept) will open again from next week, and remember it's your best 2 times that count towards the prizes.

https://eventmaster.ie/event/KeDBHpnHGx

Steve & Colm (..the Race Directors)

Kerry: Results of the Riocht AC 5k in Castleisland - Fri 27th Aug 2021

A total of 85 runners took part in the first race of three in the Riocht AC 5k Autumn series on Friday 27th August 2021 in Castleisland, Kerry. 

Photos...
1) Barbara Podraza has a nice gallery HERE

Notice: An Riocht AC 5k Series, Castleisland Co.Kerry - Aug & Sept 2019

This Autumn 5 km race series is coming up in Caslteisland, Co.Kerry on three Friday evenings in August & September 2019. The entry fee is €8 for each race or €20 for the series.

As can be seen from the post, the dates are...
Friday 30th August 2019 @7:15pm
Friday 6th September 2019 @7:15pm
Friday 13th September 2019 @7:15pm

The series is organised by An Ríocht AC and registration for each race is at their club house at the athletics track in Castleisland.

More info about the location of the track and the race route can be seen HERE

Kerry : Results of the Castleisland 10 mile & 5k - Sun 14th Apr 2019

Despite the wet and windy weather, the numbers were up for this years Kingdom Come 10 mile and 5 k road race. As can be seen below, the 10 mile numbers at 220 were the second highest to date.

What's even more remarkable was how well the race did despite the sheer number of races that were clashing with it. There were other 10 milers on the same day in Dromina, Co Cork, Kilnaboy in Co Clare and Killea in Co Tipperary and that's not even counting the glut of other races in Munster.

It was probably the busiest day of 2019 so far for races in Munster.

10 mile - top 5
1     SENIOR     Gavin SWEENEY (#296)     00:52:46     00:52:46
2     O40     Tim O CONNOR (#291)     00:55:51     00:55:51
3     O40     Donal O CALLAGHAN (#164)     00:56:11     00:56:11
4     Donal WHITE (#267)     00:56:14     00:56:14     SENIOR (2)     Male  (4)
5     Tony HARTY (#286)     00:58:09     00:58:09     O40 (3)     Male  (5)  
1     O40     Deirdre NAGLE (#253)     01:06:42     01:06:42
2     O40     Michelle O REAGAN (#290)     01:08:26     01:08:26
3     O40     Catriona BARRY (#237)     01:09:25     01:09:25
53     Elaine O KEEFFE (#288)     01:14:31     01:14:30     O40 (4)     Female  (4)
59     Mary Anne MURPHY (#146)     01:16:53     01:16:48     SENIOR (1)     Female  (5)

10 mile results

5k - top 3
1 Eddie O CONNOR (#652) 00:16:21     SENIOR (1)     Male  (1)
2 Conor O MAHONY (#670) 00:16:26     SENIOR (2)     Male  (2)
3 Arthur FITZGERALD (#590) 00:17:00     SENIOR (3)     Male  (3)
5 Niamh O MAHONY (#610) 00:18:01     Junior (1)     Female  (1)
14 Niamh DE HORA (#602) 00:19:03     SENIOR (1)     Female  (2)
16 Mary DALY (#667) 00:19:19     O40 (1)     Female  (3)

5k results

Photos...
1) Ray Smith has a gallery HERE
2) Peter Murphy has a large gallery HERE
3) Maine Valley Post have a gallery HERE
4) Castleisland Camera Club have a gallery HERE 

Notice : Castleisland 10 mile race & 5k run in Co Kerry - Sun 14th Apr 2019

The annual 10 mile road race & 5km run in Castleisland, Co.Kerry is coming up on Sunday the 14th of April 2019.

Entries >> You can enter online HERE

The 10 mile race costs €25 while the 5k race costs €11.50. 

Please note that the 10 mile race starts at 11am with the 5k race starting 15 minutes earlier at 10:45am.

Considering its location, it is sure to attract a lot of runners from Kerry, west Limerick and the general west Munster region. Castleisland is only a short distance from Killarney and Tralee and the race should be of particular interest to runners there.

This race is organised by An Ríocht Athletic Club, one of the major clubs in the county.

You can enter and find a lot more info on the race website... http://castleisland10mile.wordpress.com/

It's worth mentioning also that money raised from the road race will be used for maintenance of the outdoor track in Castleisland. It is the ONLY 400 metre track in Kerry and is used by athletes from clubs in Kerry and west Limerick. If children are going to be involved in the sport then they need access to proper local facilities like this. Perhaps for that reason alone, this race is worth supporting.

Previews....A preview of the new 10 mile course is up on the race website. The 5 km course is HERE

Animated preview of the course below...

Relive 'Kingdom Come 10 Mile'

       

Notice...An Riocht AC 5k Series, Castleisland Co.Kerry - Aug & Sept 2018

This Autumn 5 km race series is coming up in Caslteisland, Co.Kerry on three Friday evenings in August & September 2018. The entry fee is €8 for each race or €20 for the series.

As can be seen from the post, the dates are...
Friday 31st August 2018 @7pm
Friday 7th September 2018 @7pm
Friday 14th September 2018 @7pm

The series is organised by An Ríocht AC and registration for each race is at their club house at the athletics track in Castleisland.

More info about the location of the track and the race route can be seen HERE

Notice...Castleisland 10 mile race & 5k run in Co,Kerry - Sun 22nd Apr 2018

The annual 10 mile road race & 5km run in Castleisland, Co.Kerry is coming up on Sunday the 22nd of April 2018...

The 10 mile race costs €21.40 while the 5k race costs €11.40. You can enter online HERE

Please note that the race starts at 10am.


Considering its location, it is sure to attract a lot of runners from Kerry, west Limerick and the general west Munster region. Castleisland is only a short distance from Killarney and Tralee and the race should be of particular interest to runners there.

This race is organised by An Ríocht Athletic Club, one of the major clubs in the county.

You can enter and find a lot more info on the race website... http://castleisland10mile.wordpress.com/

It's worth mentioning also that money raised from the road race will be used for maintenance of the outdoor track in Castleisland. It is the ONLY 400 metre track in Kerry and is used by athletes from clubs in Kerry and west Limerick. If children are going to be involved in the sport then they need access to proper local facilities like this. Perhaps for that reason alone, this race is worth supporting.

Previews....A preview of the new 10 mile course is up on the race website. The 5 km course is HERE

Notice...Run Rudolph Run 5k in Castleisland, Kerry - Sun 10th Dec 2017

This Christmas 5 km race is coming up in Caslteisland, Co.Kerry on Sunday the 10th of December 2017 at 11am.

The event is organised by An Ríocht AC and registration is at their clubhouse at the track in Castleisland.

More info about the location of the track and the race route can be seen HERE

From the organisers.... Run Rudolph Run 5k
This year the Run Rudolph Run 5k will be held on Sunday December 10th and we are hoping it will be bigger and better than ever. This is going to be a fantastically Christmassy, family orientated, fun event not focusing on the competitive element at all. 

There are Two options pre register online for €10.55 per adult, registration on the day €15. Children go free

To register online click on the link.... https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/an-riocht-health-and-leisure-club-15638048401

Couch to 5k in Castleisland, Co.Kerry...Starts Sept 2017

For any beginners looking for a helping hand, An Ríocht AC in Castleisland, Co.Kerry are holding a Couch to 5k course on their athletics track.It started on the 5th of September and is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7pm.

The cost is only €2 per session.

More than 200 people turned up for the first session on the 5th of September so it's still not too late to join.

Notice...An Riocht AC Last Chance Track Meet - Sat 2nd Sept 2017

 

An Ríocht AC are their new Last Chance Track Meet in Castleisland, Co.Kerry on Saturday, 2nd September 2017 and the cost is €7 per event.

Events... 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 3000m, Long Jump & Shot Put

It starts at 12 noon and runs until about 2pm.

Online entries HERE

Kerry...Results & photos of the Castleisland 10 mile & 5k race - Sun 9th Apr 2017

The annual Kingdom Come 10 mile and 5km road race in Castleisland was held on Sunday the 9th of April 2017 and attracted a total of 309 runners over the two events. Proceeds from this race will go towards the upgrade of the only full 400m athletics track in Kerry.

10 mile...
1 Donal O'CALLAGHAN (29) 55:27 Senior (1) Male (1)
2 Derek GRIFFIN (1500) 55:32 Senior (2) Male (2)
3 Sean O Sullivan (709) 55:55 Senior (3) Male (3)
11 Joan ENNIS (2) 1:05:24 Ages 50 - 59 (1) Female (1)
12 Deirdre NAGLE (1543) 1:05:32 Senior (1) Female (2)
16 Sharon CAHILL (1501) 1:07:11 Ages 50 - 59 (2) Female (3)

5km...
1 Ger O SULLIVAN (663)    17:30    Ages 40 - 49  Male  (1)
2 Donal LEAHY (1584)    17:52    Ages 40 - 49  Male  (2)
3 Aidan Mccarthy (1529)    18:13    Senior  Male  (3)
8 Niamh O Sullivan (1571)    19:08    Ages 50 - 59  Female  (1)
19 Catherine O SULLIVAN (1547)    20:55    Senior  Female  (2)
23 Majella Diskin (745)    22:05    Ages 60-69  Female  (3)

The full results can be seen on the race website... https://castleisland10mile.wordpress.com/2017-results/


Photos...
1) The Maine Valley Post has a number of nice photos HERE
2) An Ríocht AC has a gallery of the start of the 10 mile and some 5k pics out along the course HERE
3) Reelgirls Fishtoo has a gallery HERE 

Notice...Castleisland 10 mile race & 5k run - Sun 9th Apr 2017

The annual 10 mile road race & 5km run in Castleisland, Co.Kerry is coming up on Sunday the 9th of April 2017...

Considering its location, it is sure to attract a lot of runners from Kerry, west Limerick and the general west Munster region. Castleisland is only a short distance from Killarney and Tralee and the race should be of particular interest to runners there.

This race is organised by An Ríocht Athletic Club, one of the major clubs in the county.

You can enter and find a lot more info on the race website... http://castleisland10mile.wordpress.com/

It's worth mentioning also that money raised from the road race will be used for maintenance of the outdoor track in Castleisland. It is the ONLY 400 metre track in Kerry and is used by athletes from clubs in Kerry and west Limerick. If children are going to be involved in the sport then they need access to proper local facilities like this. Perhaps for that reason alone, this race is worth supporting.

Previews....A preview of the 10 mile course can be seen HERE  ....and the 5 km course HERE

Kerry...Results of the Castleisland 5k race - Wed 21st Sept 2016

116 runners turned out for the 3nd race of 3 in the Autumn 5k series in Castleisland organised by An Ríocht AC on Wed 21st Sept 2016.
Again, there were plenty of fast times with 21 going under 20 minutes.

As races go in the Kingdom, the numbers for the series were pretty good overall with 118 in race 1, 130 in race 2 and 116 in race 3.

Race 3
Top 3...
1 302 Sean O'Sullivan SM 16.08
2 132 Patrick O'Connor M40 16.14
3 217 Tommy O'Brien M40 16.3
5 220 Shona Heaslip SW 16.40
8 250 Martina Kiely SW 17.15
11 306 Carol Finn SW 18.08

Results below...

Kerry...Results of the Castleisland 5k road race - Wed 14th Sept 2016

130 runners turned out for the 2nd race of 3 in the Autumn 5k series in Castleisland organised by An Ríocht AC. This is up from the 118 who took part in the first race.

Again, there were plenty of fast times with 23 going under 20 minutes.

Top 3...
1 66 Sean O'Sullivan SM 16.15
2 63 Tommy O'Brien M40 16.17
3 132 Patrick O'Connor M40 16.21
4 77 Shona Heaslip SW 16.29
7 198 Martina Kiely SW 17.33
11 87 Carol Finn SW 18.23

Results below...

Kerry...Results of the Castleisland 5k road race - Wed 7th Sept 2016

118 runners turned out for the first race of three in the Autumn 5k series in Castleisland organised by An Ríocht AC. As race numbers go for a 5k in Kerry, anything over 100 is pretty good.

The times are also pretty good with 19 going under 20 minutes.

Top 3...
1 113 Tommy O'Brien M40 16.27
2 132 Patrick O'Connor M40 16.29

4 117 Sean O'Sullivan SM 16.4
3 112 Shona Heaslip SW 16.34
8 140 Martina Kiely SW 17.51
9 128 Carol Finn SW 18.28

Results below...

Kerry...Results of the Humphrey Murphy Memorial Run - Thurs 7th July 2016

A total of 114 runners took part in this years Humphrey Murphy Memorial Run in Castleisland, Co.Kerry....43 in the 10k and 71 in the 5k.

5k...
1. Tommy O'Brien 16:06
2. Arthur Fitzgerald 16:20
3. John Barrett 16:55
12. Catherine Kiely 20:38
13. Ursula Barrett 21:14
15. Marie McKenna 21:44

10k...
1. Sean O'Sullivan 34:19
2. Patrick O'Connor 34:31
3. George McCarthy 36:08
14. Elaine O'Keeffe 46:20
17. Laura Kerin 50:41
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The full results can be seen HERE

Notice...Castleisland 10 mile race & 5k run - Sun 17th Apr 2016

The annual 10 mile road race & 5km run in Castleisland, Co.Kerry is coming up on Sunday the 17th of April 2016...

Considering its location, it is sure to attract a lot of runners from Kerry, west Limerick and the general west Munster region. Castleisland is only a short distance from Killarney and Tralee and the race should be of particular interest to runners there.

This race is organised by An Ríocht Athletic Club, one of the major clubs in the county.

You can enter and find a lot more info on the race website... http://castleisland10mile.wordpress.com/

It's worth mentioning also that money raised from the road race will be used for maintenance of the outdoor track in Castleisland. It is the ONLY 400 metre track in Kerry and is used by athletes from clubs in Kerry and west Limerick. If children are going to be involved in the sport then they need access to proper local facilities like this. Perhaps for that reason alone, this race is worth supporting.

Previews....A preview of the 10 mile course can be seen HERE  ....and the 5 km course 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

Notice...Run Rudolph Run 5k, Castleisland, Co.Kerry - Sun 13th Dec 2015

This Christmas 5 km race is coming up in Caslteisland, Co.Kerry on Sunday the 13th of December 2015 at 11am.

The event is organised by An Ríocht AC and registration is at their clubhouse at the track in Castleisland.

More info about the location of the track and the race route can be seen HERE

From the organisers.... Run Rudolph Run 5k
This year the Run Rudolph Run 5k will be held on Sunday December 13th and we are hoping it will be bigger and better than ever. This is going to be a fantastically Christmassy, family orientated, fun event not focusing on the competitive element at all. It’s €10 to enter and €5 for primary school children. Get the whole gang out to walk, jog or run their way round! Register at the clubhouse or online at www.riocht.ie

This year the Rudolph Run is the finale to 'Snowed In' at Riocht. All profits will go towards the resurfacing of our athletics track.

Snowed In @ An Riocht
In association with the Maine Valley Post

The Snowed In Experience
Friday December 11th and Saturday December 12th
Have a Christmas experience to remember at An Riocht this December as it is transformed into a winter wonderland on this one weekend.  The kids and kids at heart can come and meet Mrs. Clause, Santa and his elves as they prepare for their busiest night of the year.
Take in the atmosphere, hear some Christmas tales told by Mrs. Clause, watch the busy elves in their workshop and have a chat with the man himself as you are guided around in the magical tour.
There will also be a variety of Christmas Markets on show for adults to browse making it an extremely family friendly event.
This is not to be missed and early booking is advisable, you can book at the clubhouse or online at www.riocht.ie
Adults: Free
Toddlers (0-2): Free
Children 2+: €10

Membership Mega Deal: Thursday December 10th
Half Price membership saving you €200 on this one very special day only!! Signing up for this offer on December 10th will give you full membership for the whole of 2016. It’s a ridiculously good deal as membership works out at €3.80 per week. As well as this members can avail of:
•       Regular programme updates
•       Free Morning Classes Mon, Tue, Wed and Thursday at 10am and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7am
•       Reduced rates for all other classes and weight loss programmes: depending on what sessions you go for discounts range from 10% to 50%
•       You are a full track and leisure suite member for the 12 months also

It’s a great gift to give yourself or alternatively get it in gift voucher form as a Christmas present for someone special.

(You must be 16 or over to avail of this offer)