Notice: Dromcollogher Carnival 4 mile road race, Co.Limerick - Mon 22nd June 2026

The annual Dromcollogher Carnival 4 mile road race is coming up this year on Monday the 22nd of June 2026 at 8pm.

You can pre-enter online HERE

You can also enter on the night (€10 for runners and €5 for walkers).

As a race, it may not be as high profile as say those located closer to say Limerick or Cork City but it is an event with a lot of character and a long history. The race was originally started back in the time of the original running boom in the late 70's and early 80's by Christy Brosnan and Joe Quaid of North Cork AC. The original idea was for it to be part of the Dromcollogher Carnival which has been going since the 1940's and for the race to take place on Monday evening, a tradition that survives to this day.

In it's heyday, the race used to attract some of the top runners from all over Munster even though the prizes were always modest in comparison to other races at the time. On one occasion, Liam O'Brien from Cork won the race the day after winning the National 3000m steeplechase title! The triangle shaped course started and finished in the main square of the town much to the delight of the crowds. This did however mean that the race was in fact 'slightly' longer than the advertised 4 miles ;o)

One of the other unusual features of the race at the time was that the winner received a small porcelain figurine. One of the biggest employers at that time in the town was Irish Dresden, a German company which made high quality collectable porcelain items in the town which employed over 60 people, a huge number in what was and still is a rural area.

West Limerick AC are helping out with the organisation of the race and they are putting up a cup in memory of Christy Brosnan who unfortunately has now passed away. This replaces the old cup which was named after Marky O'Shea who used to run in the local races of the late 70's and early 80's barefoot, a long time before minimalist running and Vibram Five Fingers became all the rage ;o)

Getting there.....Dromcollogher is located to the west of Charleville near the Limerick - Cork border. If you are coming from say Limerick city then the easiest way is probably to head south towards Cork and turn off at Charleville and follow the directions for Newtownshandrum, Milford and Dromcollogher. If you are travelling north from Cork then turn off at Buttevant and go via Liscarroll.

As you enter the town from the east then you should see that the road forks into two where the central square is. Take the right here, drive a few hundred metres on what is a very straight road and you will pass the start line just opposite a service station. The GAA hall where the entries will be taken is just beyond this on the left.

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

Notice: Dromcollogher Carnival 4 mile road race, Co.Limerick - Mon 23rd June 2025

The annual Dromcollogher Carnival 4 mile road race is coming up this year on Monday the 23rd of June 2025 at 8pm.

You can pre-enter online HERE

You can also enter on the night (€10 for runners and €5 for walkers).

As a race, it may not be as high profile as say those located closer to say Limerick or Cork City but it is an event with a lot of character and a long history. The race was originally started back in the time of the original running boom in the late 70's and early 80's by Christy Brosnan and Joe Quaid of North Cork AC. The original idea was for it to be part of the Dromcollogher Carnival which has been going since the 1940's and for the race to take place on Monday evening, a tradition that survives to this day.

In it's heyday, the race used to attract some of the top runners from all over Munster even though the prizes were always modest in comparison to other races at the time. On one occasion, Liam O'Brien from Cork won the race the day after winning the National 3000m steeplechase title! The triangle shaped course started and finished in the main square of the town much to the delight of the crowds. This did however mean that the race was in fact 'slightly' longer than the advertised 4 miles ;o)

One of the other unusual features of the race at the time was that the winner received a small porcelain figurine. One of the biggest employers at that time in the town was Irish Dresden, a German company which made high quality collectable porcelain items in the town which employed over 60 people, a huge number in what was and still is a rural area.

West Limerick AC are helping out with the organisation of the race and they are putting up a cup in memory of Christy Brosnan who unfortunately has now passed away. This replaces the old cup which was named after Marky O'Shea who used to run in the local races of the late 70's and early 80's barefoot, a long time before minimalist running and Vibram Five Fingers became all the rage ;o)

Getting there.....Dromcollogher is located to the west of Charleville near the Limerick - Cork border. If you are coming from say Limerick city then the easiest way is probably to head south towards Cork and turn off at Charleville and follow the directions for Newtownshandrum, Milford and Dromcollogher. If you are travelling north from Cork then turn off at Buttevant and go via Liscarroll.

As you enter the town from the east then you should see that the road forks into two where the central square is. Take the right here, drive a few hundred metres on what is a very straight road and you will pass the start line just opposite a service station. The GAA hall where the entries will be taken is just beyond this on the left.

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

Notice: Dromcollogher Carnival 4 mile road race, Co.Limerick - Mon 26th June 2023

The annual Dromcollogher Carnival 4 mile road race is coming up on Monday evening, the 26th of June 2023 at 8pm...

You can pre-enter online HERE

You can also enter on the night (€10 for runners and €5 for walkers).

As a race, it may not be as high profile as say those located closer to say Limerick or Cork City but it is an event with a lot of character and a long history. The race was originally started back in the time of the original running boom in the late 70's and early 80's by Christy Brosnan and Joe Quaid of North Cork AC. The original idea was for it to be part of the Dromcollogher Carnival which has been going since the 1940's and for the race to take place on Monday evening, a tradition that survives to this day.

In it's heyday, the race used to attract some of the top runners from all over Munster even though the prizes were always modest in comparison to other races at the time. On one occasion, Liam O'Brien from Cork won the race the day after winning the National 3000m steeplechase title! The triangle shaped course started and finished in the main square of the town much to the delight of the crowds. This did however mean that the race was in fact 'slightly' longer than the advertised 4 miles ;o)

One of the other unusual features of the race at the time was that the winner received a small porcelain figurine. One of the biggest employers at that time in the town was Irish Dresden, a German company which made high quality collectable porcelain items in the town which employed over 60 people, a huge number in what was and still is a rural area.

West Limerick AC are helping out with the organisation of the race and they are putting up a cup in memory of Christy Brosnan who unfortunately has now passed away. This replaces the old cup which was named after Marky O'Shea who used to run in the local races of the late 70's and early 80's barefoot, a long time before minimalist running and Vibram Five Fingers became all the rage ;o)

Getting there.....Dromcollogher is located to the west of Charleville near the Limerick - Cork border. If you are coming from say Limerick city then the easiest way is probably to head south towards Cork and turn off at Charleville and follow the directions for Newtownshandrum, Milford and Dromcollogher. If you are travelling north from Cork then turn off at Buttevant and go via Liscarroll.

As you enter the town from the east then you should see that the road forks into two where the central square is. Take the right here, drive a few hundred metres on what is a very straight road and you will pass the start line just opposite a service station. The GAA hall where the entries will be taken is just beyond this on the left.

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

Limerick: Results of the Dromcollogher Festival 4 Mile Road Race - 27th June 2022

Dromcollogher Festival 4 Mile Road Race Monday 27 June 2022

A total of 81 runners turned out for this 4-mile road race in Co Limerick.

Aogán MacDomhnaill with the Christy Brosnan Perpetual Cup after winning the Dromcollogher Carnival four-mile road race on Monday evening. Pictured with him are parents Carmel and Mike.

Short report from John Walshe...

KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY

Mike won this historic race back in 1985 and was third M60 on Monday while Carmel finished first in the F60 category. In addition, two other members of the family – sisters Sorcha and Ide – finished second and third in the 5000m at Saturday’s 150th edition of the National T&F Championships in Morton Stadium, Santry.

All Men  
 1 0:21:16 AOGAN MAC DOMHNAILL,  West Limerick AC M  14 1
 2 0:21:29 KAROL LENIHAN,  West Limerick AC M  17 2
 3 0:21:46 KILLIAN LYNCH,  West Limerick AC M 2 3
M O/40 - 1 0:22:23 SHANE SCULLY,  Nenagh AC M O/40 38 4
M O/45 - 1 0:26:23 GARRY COLLINS,  Buttevant AC M O/45 36 16
M O/50 - 1 0:22:58 WILLIE O CONNOR,  Galtee Runners M O/50 20 7
M O/55 - 1 0:24:15 WILLIAM O DONOGHUE,  Mooreabbey Milers AC M O/55 8 10
M O/60 - 1 0:26:39 TONY MC MAHON,  Kilmallock M O/60 72 17

All Ladies  
 1 0:24:07 CAROL FINN,  Leevale AC F 32 9
 2 0:24:38 MARGARET MURPHY,  Mallow F  55 12
 3 0:24:54 BREDA GAFFNEY,  Mallow F  18 13
F O/40 - 1 0:35:22 SINEAD REIDY,  Ballingarry F O/40 67 66
F O/45 - 1 0:28:07 LISA FINN,  Mallow F O/45 16 27
F O/50 - 1 0:34:28 CATHERINE LYNCH,  North Cork A. C. F O/50 51 64
F O/55 - 1 0:37:36 CHRISTINA ORGAN,  Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare F O/55 34 75
F O/60 - 1 0:32:03 CARMEL MAC DOMHNAILL,  West Limerick AC F O/60 12 47

Results for All Competitors in finish order. 

 1 0:21:16 AOGAN MAC DOMHNAILL,  West Limerick AC M  14 1

 2 0:21:29 KAROL LENIHAN,  West Limerick AC M  17 2

 3 0:21:46 KILLIAN LYNCH,  West Limerick AC M 2 3

 4 0:22:23 SHANE SCULLY,  Nenagh AC M O/40 38 4

 5 0:22:33 SEAN STOKES,  Riocht AC M 3 5

 6 0:22:43 GARY SCULLY,  Nenagh AC M O/40 39 6

 7 0:22:58 WILLIE O CONNOR,  Galtee Runners M O/50 20 7

 8 0:23:52 MIKE O CONNOR,  West Limerick AC M 29 8

 9 0:24:07 CAROL FINN,  Leevale AC F 32 9

 10 0:24:15 WILLIAM O DONOGHUE,  Mooreabbey Milers AC M O/55 8 10

 11 0:24:28 AARON LYNCH,  West Limerick AC M 4 11

 12 0:24:38 MARGARET MURPHY,  Mallow F  55 12

 13 0:24:54 BREDA GAFFNEY,  Mallow F  18 13

 14 0:25:19 TADGH CAROLAN,  Mallow M 79 14

 15 0:25:36 JAMIE KELLY,  Exeter M 73 15

 16 0:26:23 GARRY COLLINS,  Buttevant AC M O/45 36 16

 17 0:26:39 TONY MC MAHON,  Kilmallock M O/60 72 17

 18 0:26:45 STEPHEN LYNCH,  Smiles For Miles M O/40 43 18

 19 0:27:16 GREG BROWNE,  Limerick M 75 19

 20 0:27:18 MARTIN LISTON,  West Limerick AC M 27 20

 21 0:27:29 KIERAN TWOMEY,  Mallow M O/55 48 21

 22 0:27:32 SHANE MORAN,  Shandrum AC M 76 22

 23 0:27:41 ED HANNON,  Kilmallock M 71 23

 24 0:27:52 MAURICE BUCKLEY,  North Cork A. C. M O/55 58 24

 25 0:27:53 LIAM BUCKLEY,  Broadford M O/40 5 25

 26 0:28:03 GILLIAN MURPHY,  Star of Laune F 10 26

 27 0:28:07 LISA FINN,  Mallow F O/45 16 27

 28 0:28:29 DERMOT O SULLIVAN,  Mallow M O/50 15 28

 29 0:28:33 DONNACHA BROSNAN,  Broadford M O/60 37 29

 30 0:28:49 BEN NOONAN,  Broadford M O/45 69 30

 31 0:28:58 SHANE QUILLE,  West Limerick AC M O/45 46 31

 32 0:28:59 JAMES BREEN,  Buttevant AC M O/40 35 32

 33 0:29:20 THOMAS DOWNEY,  Kilmeedy M 50 33

 34 0:29:44 DYLAN MURRAY O CONNOR,  Dromcolligher Limerick M 77 34

 35 0:29:51 LIAM POWER,  Feenit M 81 35

 36 0:29:52 MIKE MAC DOMHNAILL,  West Limerick AC M O/60 13 36

 37 0:29:58 MAURICE O MAHONEY,  Smiles For Miles M O/45 44 37

 38 0:29:59 ANDREW O HALLORAN,  Galbally M 57 38

 39 0:30:04 DAVID TUCKER,  Smiles For Miles M O/50 45 39

 40 0:30:17 DAN JOE GUINEY,  Duhallow M O/60 54 40

 41 0:30:18 DAMIAN ROCHE,  West Limerick AC M O/40 82 41

 42 0:30:30 MARTIN BROWN,  Broadford Limerick M O/40 70 42

 43 0:30:35 FINBAR MURPHY,  Duhallow M O/45 22 43

 44 0:31:08 RONAN SPRATT,  Buttevant AC M 26 44

 45 0:31:09 JIM RYAN,  Dromcolligher Limerick M 42 45

 46 0:31:20 JOHN HOLLAND,  Mallow M O/60 9 46

 47 0:32:03 CARMEL MAC DOMHNAILL,  West Limerick AC F O/60 12 47

 48 0:32:05 MIKE BOYCE,  Broadford Limerick M O/40 61 48

 49 0:32:25 MARY MURPHY,  Shandrum AC F O/60 66 49

 50 0:32:27 JOHN BARRETT,  West Limerick AC M O/60 64 50

 51 0:32:29 RICHARD LENIHAN,  West Limerick AC M O/60 49 51

 52 0:32:44 JOHNNY SEXTON,  Churchtown Road Runners M O/50 7 52

 53 0:33:39 MARY FOLAN RYAN,  West Limerick AC F O/45 53 53

 54 0:33:41 ELEANOR RYAN,  Galbally F 59 54

 55 0:33:50 BARRY MC CARTHY,  Freemount AC M O/55 30 55

 56 0:33:53 PAT HYNES,  Buttevant AC M O/50 1 56

 57 0:33:53 RICHARD STACK,  West Limerick AC M 74 57

 58 0:33:54 PAT SPRATT,  Buttevant AC M O/50 25 58

 59 0:33:55 CHRISTINA HARNETT,  West Limerick AC F O/45 6 59

 60 0:33:57 KEVIN O DONOGHUE,  West Limerick AC M O/40 23 60

 61 0:33:58 AIDAN TWOMEY,  Shandrum AC M O/45 65 61

 62 0:34:19 PAUL MORRISSEY,  Kilbreen M 56 62

 63 0:34:20 MAURA GOGGIN,  Liscarroll F 28 63

 64 0:34:28 CATHERINE LYNCH,  North Cork A. C. F O/50 51 64

 65 0:34:59 GRORGE SALTER,  Mallow M O/45 60 65

 66 0:35:22 SINEAD REIDY,  Ballingarry F O/40 67 66

 67 0:36:09 EVAN O CARROLL,  Limerick M 52 67

 68 0:36:13 JOHN WALSH,  Roadrunners Club M O/60 19 68

 69 0:36:17 JACK O CONNOR,  Dromcolligher Limerick M O/50 78 69

 70 0:36:22 CLIONA WOULFE,  Mallow F 41 70

 71 0:36:34 KIERAN O CONNOR,  Dromcolligher Limerick M O/50 63 71

 72 0:36:35 MARY MURPHY,  Mallow F O/60 62 72

 73 0:37:06 DEIRDRE ANGLIM,  West Limerick AC F O/40 47 73

 74 0:37:11 MALACHY MC CARTHY,  West Limerick AC M O/60 21 74

 75 0:37:36 CHRISTINA ORGAN,  Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare F O/55 34 75

 76 0:38:20 FIONA ROBERTS,  Freemount AC F O/55 31 76

 77 0:38:34 ANTIONETTE REIDY,  Limerick F O/40 24 77

 78 0:38:52 NIAMH HUMPHREYS,  West Limerick AC F O/45 68 78

 79 0:39:00 MAIREAD SHEEDY,  Mallow F O/40 40 79

 80 0:49:49 MICHAEL ENRIGHT,  Dromcolligher Limerick M O/55 33 80

 81 0:49:49 JOHN COLGAN,  Cork M O/60 80 81

Notice: Dromcollogher Carnival 4 mile road race, Co.Limerick - Mon 27th June 2022

The annual Dromcollogher Carnival 4 mile road race is coming up on Monday evening, the 27th of June 2022 at 8pm...

As a race, it may not be as high profile as say those located closer to say Limerick or Cork City but it is an event with a lot of character and a long history. The race was originally started back in the time of the original running boom in the late 70's and early 80's by Christy Brosnan and Joe Quaid of North Cork AC. The original idea was for it to be part of the Dromcollogher Carnival which has been going since the 1940's and for the race to take place on Monday evening, a tradition that survives to this day.

In it's heyday, the race used to attract some of the top runners from all over Munster even though the prizes were always modest in comparison to other races at the time. On one occasion, Liam O'Brien from Cork won the race the day after winning the National 3000m steeplechase title! The triangle shaped course started and finished in the main square of the town much to the delight of the crowds. This did however mean that the race was in fact 'slightly' longer than the advertised 4 miles ;o)

One of the other unusual features of the race at the time was that the winner received a small porcelain figurine. One of the biggest employers at that time in the town was Irish Dresden, a German company which made high quality collectable porcelain items in the town which employed over 60 people, a huge number in what was and still is a rural area.

West Limerick AC are helping out with the organisation of the race and they are putting up a cup in memory of Christy Brosnan who unfortunately has now passed away. This replaces the old cup which was named after Marky O'Shea who used to run in the local races of the late 70's and early 80's barefoot, a long time before minimalist running and Vibram Five Fingers became all the rage ;o)

Getting there.....Dromcollogher is located to the west of Charleville near the Limerick - Cork border. If you are coming from say Limerick city then the easiest way is probably to head south towards Cork and turn off at Charleville and follow the directions for Newtownshandrum, Milford and Dromcollogher. If you are travelling north from Cork then turn off at Buttevant and go via Liscarroll.

As you enter the town from the east then you should see that the road forks into two where the central square is. Take the right here, drive a few hundred metres on what is a very straight road and you will pass the start line just opposite a service station. The GAA hall where the entries will be taken is just beyond this on the left.

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

Notice: Dromcollogher Carnival 4 mile road race, Co.Limerick - Mon 1st July 2019

The annual Dromcollogher Carnival 4 mile road race is coming up on Monday evening, the 1st of July 2019 at 8pm...

As a race, it may not be as high profile as say those located closer to say Limerick or Cork City but it is an event with a lot of character and a long history. The race was originally started back in the time of the original running boom in the late 70's and early 80's by Christy Brosnan and Joe Quaid of North Cork AC. The original idea was for it to be part of the Dromcollogher Carnival which has been going since the 1940's and for the race to take place on Monday evening, a tradition that survives to this day.

In it's heyday, the race used to attract some of the top runners from all over Munster even though the prizes were always modest in comparison to other races at the time. On one occasion, Liam O'Brien from Cork won the race the day after winning the National 3000m steeplechase title! The triangle shaped course started and finished in the main square of the town much to the delight of the crowds. This did however mean that the race was in fact 'slightly' longer than the advertised 4 miles ;o)

One of the other unusual features of the race at the time was that the winner received a small porcelain figurine. One of the biggest employers at that time in the town was Irish Dresden, a German company which made high quality collectable porcelain items in the town which employed over 60 people, a huge number in what was and still is a rural area.

West Limerick AC are helping out with the organisation of the race and they are putting up a cup in memory of Christy Brosnan who unfortunately has now passed away. This replaces the old cup which was named after Marky O'Shea who used to run in the local races of the late 70's and early 80's barefoot, a long time before minimalist running and Vibram Five Fingers became all the rage ;o)

Getting there.....Dromcollogher is located to the west of Charleville near the Limerick - Cork border. If you are coming from say Limerick city then the easiest way is probably to head south towards Cork and turn off at Charleville and follow the directions for Newtownshandrum, Milford and Dromcollogher. If you are travelling north from Cork then turn off at Buttevant and go via Liscarroll.

As you enter the town from the east then you should see that the road forks into two where the central square is. Take the right here, drive a few hundred metres on what is a very straight road and you will pass the start line just opposite a service station. The GAA hall where the entries will be taken is just beyond this on the left.

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

Limerick : Results of the Dromcollogher 4 mile road race - Mon 2nd July 2018

A total of 172 runners turned out for this years Dromcollogher 4 mile road race in Co.Limerick, up from the 157 of last year.

1 20:06 SEAN HEHIR,      Rathfarnham WSAF AC    M  Course  Record    5    1
2 20:21 SEAN DOYLE,     An Bru AC    M    7    2
3 21:07 ANTHONY MANNIX,     Leevale AC    M    23    3
10 24:12 SORCHA NIC DHOMHNAILL,     Donore Harriers    F  Course Record    73    10
12 24:45 IDE NIC DOMHNAILL,     Donore Harriers    F    72    12
23 25:58 BRIGITA LUKSTE,     North Cork A. C.    F    58    23

Dromcollogher Festival 4 Mile Road Race and 4 mile walk in Dromcollogher Co Limerick Monday 2 July 2018. 7:30 pm
Provisional Results for All Competitors in finish order.    Race    Race
    1    0:20:06    SEAN HEHIR,      Rathfarnham WSAF AC    M  Course  Record    5    1
    2    0:20:21    SEAN DOYLE,     An Bru AC    M    7    2
    3    0:21:07    ANTHONY MANNIX,     Leevale AC    M    23    3
    4    0:21:49    TIM O CONNOR,     Riocht AC    M O/40    30    4
    5    0:22:51    JEREMIAH SHEEHAN,     Kanturk    M    143    5
    6    0:23:01    SEAN CUNNINGHAM,     West Limerick AC    M    46    6

Notice...Dromcollogher Carnival 4 mile road race, Co.Limerick - Mon 2nd July 2018

The annual Dromcollogher Carnival 4 mile road race is coming up on Monday evening, the 2nd of July 2018 at 8pm...

As a race, it may not be as high profile as say those located closer to say Limerick or Cork City but it is an event with a lot of character and a long history. The race was originally started back in the time of the original running boom in the late 70's and early 80's by Christy Brosnan and Joe Quaid of North Cork AC. The original idea was for it to be part of the Dromcollogher Carnival which has been going since the 1940's and for the race to take place on Monday evening, a tradition that survives to this day.

In it's heyday, the race used to attract some of the top runners from all over Munster even though the prizes were always modest in comparison to other races at the time. On one occasion, Liam O'Brien from Cork won the race the day after winning the National 3000m steeplechase title! The triangle shaped course started and finished in the main square of the town much to the delight of the crowds. This did however mean that the race was in fact 'slightly' longer than the advertised 4 miles ;o)

One of the other unusual features of the race at the time was that the winner received a small porcelain figurine. One of the biggest employers at that time in the town was Irish Dresden, a German company which made high quality collectable porcelain items in the town which employed over 60 people, a huge number in what was and still is a rural area.

West Limerick AC are helping out with the organisation of the race and they are putting up a cup in memory of Christy Brosnan who unfortunately has now passed away. This replaces the old cup which was named after Marky O'Shea who used to run in the local races of the late 70's and early 80's barefoot, a long time before minimalist running and Vibram Five Fingers became all the rage ;o)

Getting there.....Dromcollogher is located to the west of Charleville near the Limerick - Cork border. If you are coming from say Limerick city then the easiest way is probably to head south towards Cork and turn off at Charleville and follow the directions for Newtownshandrum, Milford and Dromcollogher. If you are travelling north from Cork then turn off at Buttevant and go via Liscarroll.

As you enter the town from the east then you should see that the road forks into two where the central square is. Take the right here, drive a few hundred metres on what is a very straight road and you will pass the start line just opposite a service station. The GAA hall where the entries will be taken is just beyond this on the left.

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

Limerick...Results of the Dromcollogher Carnival 4 mile road race - Mon 3rd July 2017

The annual Dromcollogher Carnivalal 4 mile road race was held on Monday the 3rd of July 2017 and attracted a nice field of 157 runners.

1 21:21    ANTHONY MANNIX,     Leevale AC    M
2 22:02    PATRICK O CONNOR,     Riocht AC    M O/40
3 22:04    GERARD GUINA,     West Limerick AC    M  
1 24:38    CAROL FINN,     Leevale AC    F 
2 25:58    VAL SHEEDY,     West Limerick AC    F 
3 26:46    AOIFE CARROLL,     Mallow    F  

The full results can be seen below...

Notice...Dromcollogher Carnival 4 mile road race, Co.Limerick - Mon 3rd July 2017

The annual Dromcollogher Carnival 4 mile road race is coming up on Monday evening, the 3rd of July 2017 at 8pm...

As a race, it may not be as high profile as say those located closer to say Limerick or Cork City but it is an event with a lot of character and a long history. The race was originally started back in the time of the original running boom in the late 70's and early 80's by Christy Brosnan and Joe Quaid of North Cork AC. The original idea was for it to be part of the Dromcollogher Carnival which has been going since the 1940's and for the race to take place on Monday evening, a tradition that survives to this day.

In it's heyday, the race used to attract some of the top runners from all over Munster even though the prizes were always modest in comparison to other races at the time. On one occasion, Liam O'Brien from Cork won the race the day after winning the National 3000m steeplechase title! The triangle shaped course started and finished in the main square of the town much to the delight of the crowds. This did however mean that the race was in fact 'slightly' longer than the advertised 4 miles ;o)

One of the other unusual features of the race at the time was that the winner received a small porcelain figurine. One of the biggest employers at that time in the town was Irish Dresden, a German company which made high quality collectable porcelain items in the town which employed over 60 people, a huge number in what was and still is a rural area.

West Limerick AC are helping out with the organisation of the race and they are putting up a cup in memory of Christy Brosnan who unfortunately has now passed away. This replaces the old cup which was named after Marky O'Shea who used to run in the local races of the late 70's and early 80's barefoot, a long time before minimalist running and Vibram Five Fingers became all the rage ;o)

Getting there.....Dromcollogher is located to the west of Charleville near the Limerick - Cork border. If you are coming from say Limerick city then the easiest way is probably to head south towards Cork and turn off at Charleville and follow the directions for Newtownshandrum, Milford and Dromcollogher. If you are travelling north from Cork then turn off at Buttevant and go via Liscarroll.

As you enter the town from the east then you should see that the road forks into two where the central square is. Take the right here, drive a few hundred metres on what is a very straight road and you will pass the start line just opposite a service station. The GAA hall where the entries will be taken is just beyond this on the left.

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

Notice...Dromcollogher Carnival 4 mile road race, Co.Limerick - Mon 4th July 2016

The annual Dromcollogher Carnival 4 mile road race is coming up on Monday evening, the 4th of July at 8pm...

As a race, it may not be as high profile as say those located closer to say Limerick or Cork City but it is an event with a lot of character and a long history. The race was originally started back in the time of the original running boom in the late 70's and early 80's by Christy Brosnan and Joe Quaid of North Cork AC. The original idea was for it to be part of the Dromcollogher Carnival which has been going since the 1940's and for the race to take place on Monday evening, a tradition that survives to this day.

In it's heyday, the race used to attract some of the top runners from all over Munster even though the prizes were always modest in comparison to other races at the time. On one occasion, Liam O'Brien from Cork won the race the day after winning the National 3000m steeplechase title! The triangle shaped course started and finished in the main square of the town much to the delight of the crowds. This did however mean that the race was in fact 'slightly' longer than the advertised 4 miles ;o)

One of the other unusual features of the race at the time was that the winner received a small porcelain figurine. One of the biggest employers at that time in the town was Irish Dresden, a German company which made high quality collectable porcelain items in the town which employed over 60 people, a huge number in what was and still is a rural area.

West Limerick AC are helping out with the organisation of the race and they are putting up a cup in memory of Christy Brosnan who unfortunately has now passed away. This replaces the old cup which was named after Marky O'Shea who used to run in the local races of the late 70's and early 80's barefoot, a long time before minimalist running and Vibram Five Fingers became all the rage ;o)

Getting there.....Dromcollogher is located to the west of Charleville near the Limerick - Cork border. If you are coming from say Limerick city then the easiest way is probably to head south towards Cork and turn off at Charleville and follow the directions for Newtownshandrum, Milford and Dromcollogher. If you are travelling north from Cork then turn off at Buttevant and go via Liscarroll.

As you enter the town from the east then you should see that the road forks into two where the central square is. Take the right here, drive a few hundred metres on what is a very straight road and you will pass the start line just opposite a service station. The GAA hall where the entries will be taken is just beyond this on the left.

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