Waterford...Results & photos of the Rathgormack 5 mile road race - Fri 8th July 2016

The annual Rathgormack 5 mile road race was held on Friday the 8th of July 2016 and attracted a small field of 73 runners. As can be seen from the chart, the numbers were up slightly but still well down on a few years ago.

1 0:26:48 MURPHY, Brian Carrick AC Senior Men 05:21.5
2 0:27:08 SHEIL, Niall St Killians Senior Men 05:25.5
3 0:28:08 BOLAND, Jimmy Clonmel AC Senior Men 05:37.5
7 0:30:40 CARTHY, Jackie Kilmore ac Ladies Over 45 06:07.9
11 0:31:01 MALONE, Sylvia Waterford AC Ladies Over 40 06:12.1
14 0:31:55 FORRISTAL, Sally St Josephs Senior Ladies 06:22.9  

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Carrick on Suir AC have a gallery HERE

Waterford...Results of the Rathgormack 5 mile road race - Fri 10th July 2015

The 4th race of 5 in the Three Counties Series was held in Rathgormack on Friday the 10th of July 2015.

1 27:34 SMITH, Danny Ballynonty Senior Men 05:30.7
2 28:33 O'DONNELL, Aaron Carrick AC Senior Men 05:42.5
3 29:46 DOYLE, Seamus Balance Fitness Mens Over 40 05:57.1
14 32:48 FORRISTAL, Sally St Josephs Senior Ladies 06:33.5
16 33:40 PRENDERGAST, Sandra West Waterford Senior Ladies 06:43.9
29 35:45 MOLLOY, Mary Carrick AC Ladies Over 35 07:08.8  

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos....
1) A small gallery of photos from John Murphy Photography can be seen HERE

First 3 women

Danny Smith of Ballynonty AC...First man

Notice...Rathgormack 5 mile road race, Waterford - Fri 10th July 2015

The 4th race of 5 in the ongoing Outfield Sports 3 Counties Challenge is coming up next Friday, the 10th of July in Rathgormack, NW Waterford. Note that the race starts at 7:30pm.

Note from the organisers...Are you up for the Comeragh Challenge! Had a nice Summer of running Nice, Flat Road Races? Fancy a challenge? Why not check out Race 4 of the Outfield Sports.ie 3 Counties challenge at Rathgormack Co Waterford , right under the Comeragh Mountains on Friday 10th July. The Auto Power Rathgormack 5 mile Road race, is a toughie, with 2 big Up Hills, although slightly compensated with 2 nice down hills, so a competitive time is still possible. What is not in question is the beauty of the scenery in this lovely part of Co Waterford, as well as the warm welcome that awaits you after the race in the Hiking Center .

There will be prizes for First 3 Mens and Women, and usual Age Catagories and Team Prizes. And the Fantastic Draw for a pair of Mens and Womens New Balance Tech Runners (Worth €135) from our series sponsors Outfield Sports will also be open to everyone in the race who hasn't won a prize. There will also be loads of Spot Prizes on the Night.

Registration is open from 6:00 at the Hiking Center and Race Entry is just €10.00 . So break up those long flat Runs this summer and take on the Comeragh Challenge!  Looking Forward to seeing you there!

Location...Rathgormack is located to the south-west of Carrick-on-Suir. It is approx 2 miles NW of the crossroads between the R676 and the R678.

Race HQ is Rathgormack Hiking Centre which is located next to the church...

Course Preview........A full preview with maps, profile, photos, etc can be seen HERE

Waterford...Results of the Rathgormack 5 mile road race - Fri 11th July 2014

This 5 mile road race in Co.Waterford was the 4th race of 5 in the Outfield Sports 3 Counties Challenge. A total of 96 runners turned out on the night, up slightly from the 90 of 2013.

Report from Carrick Road Runners...The picturesque village of Rathgormack was the setting for the fourth race of this year's OutfieldSports.ie Three Counties Challenge on Friday, 11th July. In perfect running conditions, ninety-six runners lined up for the penultimate race of the series.
 

From the start, it was clear that William Maunsell (Clonmel AC) was intent on making the early running in this year's event. As the field passed through the village after the first mile, William had already built up a considerable lead over Noel Murphy (Waterford AC). This lead was further extended over the loop out into the countryside and as William entered the village and the final climb to the finish he was in a very commanding position. William clocked a time of 26:24 with Noel Murphy taking a clear second place in 27:50 and Daragh Byrne (Carrick AC) third in 28:58.
 
In the ladies' race, Sally Forristal (St. Joseph's AC) made all the running to take the victory in 32:51 with Mary Molloy second in 35:00 and Yvonne O' Connor (Clonmel AC) third in 36:47.
Carrick AC would like to thank all who helped in organising this year's race and making it such a success. Thanks to all who undertook stewarding duties and who assisted with timing, results and registration. Thanks also to Carrick-on-Suir Red Cross for once again providing the essential medical backup.

The club is also very grateful for the continued sponsorship of this race by AutoPower, Carrick-on-Suir and to OutfieldSports, Carrick-on-Suir, for sponsorship of the overall series.
The 2014 series will conclude on Friday, 1st August with the Morris Oil 10k in Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. All runners who complete four of the five races in the challenge will receive a Ron Hill voucher for use in OutfieldSports. Further details from Alan (051-641826) or Mark (086-1608165).

AutoPower Rathgormack '5' winners
Senior Men : 1. William Maunsell (Clonmel AC) 26:24 2. Noel Murphy (Waterford AC) 27:50 3. Daragh Byrne (Carrick AC) 28:58
O/40 : Andrew Downey (Carrick AC) 31:12
O/45 : Cornelius McFadden (Clonmel AC) 31:52
O/50 : Ray Hahessy (West Waterford AC) 31:26
O/55 : Tommy Cahill (Clonmel AC) 34:00
O/60 : Con Kelleher (Waterford AC) 38:25
Junior : Rory Brunnock 40:13
Team : Waterford AC ( PJ Scollard, Keith Maher and Des Colbert)
Senior Ladies : 1. Sally Forristal (St. Joseph's AC) 32:51 2. Mary Molloy 35:00 3. Yvonne O' Connor (Clonmel AC) 36:47
O/35 : Lisa Maher (Kilkenny City Harriers) 37:07
O/40 : Ann Maher (Clonmel AC) 38:48
O/45 : Ann Dunford (West Waterford AC) 37:41
O/50 : Ann Cronin (Carrick AC) 40:59
O/55 : Assumpta Kirwan 42:27
Team : Clonmel AC (Angela Walsh, Anna Byrne and Donna Nagle)

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

William Maunsell and Sally Forristal, respective winners of the 2014 Rathgormack 5 mile road race being presented with their prizes

Waterford notice...Rathgormack 5 mile road race - Fri 11th July 2014

The 4th race of 5 in the ongoing Outfield Sports 3 Counties Challenge is coming up next Friday, the 11th of July in Rathgormack, N Waterford. Note that the race starts at 7:30pm.

Note from the organisers...The AutoPower Rathgormack 5 mile road race will this year form the fourth and penultimate leg of the OutfieldSports.ie Three Counties Challenge. This five-race series has proved to be hugely popular with all runners this year. After very successful races in Faugheen, Portlaw and Carrick-on-Suir, the action will move to County Waterford and the picturesque village of Rathgormack on Friday, July 11th with the race starting at 7:30pm. The Course, while having 2 demanding Hills on it, also has 2 great downhill parts so times can be good. As ever it is the superb scenery that will take your breath away (and maybe the second hill!).

Entry costs €10 and registration will take place at the Hiking Centre, Rathgormack, from 6pm. Alternatively, you can register online at http://www.runireland.com/ . This race has a full AAI permit and will be the ideal preparation for the final race in the series, the Morris Oil 10k in Piltown.

There will be prizes in all of the usual categories as well as team prizes for men and ladies. Prize-giving and refreshments will be at the Hiking Centre afterwards.  For further details contact Johnny (086-8483210) or Susan (087-2931430).

Location...Rathgormack is located to the south-west of Carrick-on-Suir. It is approx 2 miles NW of the crossroads between the R676 and the R678.

Race HQ is Rathgormack Hiking Centre which is located next to the church...

Course Preview........A full preview with maps, profile, photos, etc can be seen HERE

Notice...Three Counties Challenge (Tipperary-Waterford-Kilkenny)...Apri-Aug 2014

The Outfield Sports 3 Counties Challenge is a popular race series which runs from April to August 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.......
Carrick-on-Suir's Three-Counties Challenge has become firmly established in the South-East's running calendar since its inception in 2007. The series has grown from a single race with 100 runners to last year's record five-race series with more than a thousand participants. The eighth running of the series will once again start with a 5km race building up to 10km for the final event. This makes the series ideally suited to those who are new to running while also satisfying more experienced runners.

The 2014 series will start on Friday, 25th April with the second running of the Faugheen 5km road race, kindly sponsored by Bobby Fitzgerald Accountants. This race will be run over the well-known, flat route used for the Faugheen 50 motor bike races over the years and was the scene of many PB times in its very first running last year.

This will be followed closely by the O' Neill Pharmacy Tom Jordan Memorial Portlaw 5-mile road race on Friday, 9th May. This race, organised in conjunction with the Portlaw Red Cross, is run over another fast course and last year saw more than 250 entrants.

The third race in the series will see us return to County Tipperary for the ever-popular 'Deadman's 5' mile road race on Friday, 6th June at 7:30pm. Now in its ninth year, this race starts outside the beautiful Ormond Castle in the centre of Carrick-on-Suir, taking in a scenic route around the Deadman's Boreen (hence the name!) and finishing in a lovely straight stretch along the tree-lined town park.

The penultimate race of the series sees us return to County Waterford and the picturesque village of Rathgormack for the AutoPower Rathgormack 5 on Friday, 11th July. 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, 1st August at 7:30pm. Another scenic trek, the race starts on the grounds of Kildalton Horticultural College and winds its way by the lake and tree-lined avenue before completing a circuit of the flat roads around Piltown. Another firm favourite in the series, 2014 will be the seventh running of this race.

The club is delighted to welcome back local specialist running store, Outfield Sports of Carrick-on-Suir as series sponsor for the eighth year ( now promoting the store's new website, hence the series title - the outfieldsports.ie 3 Counties Challenge). We are also delighted to announce that running brand Ron Hill 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 businesses supporting our races year after year. As usual, the message from the club is for all series participants 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 for each race as well as numerous spot prizes. All races in the series have full AAI permits and are accurately measured. For further information on the series contact Mark (086-1608165) or Alan (051-641826).

Waterford...Results of the Rathgormack 5 mile road race - Fri 12th July 2013

Rathgormack 5 Mile 2013...Friday 12 July 2013. This was the 4th race of 5 in the ongoing Three Counties Challenge organised by Carrick AC.

Place Time Name Team Race Age Category min/mile No
1  24:57 CIOBANU, Sergiu Clonliffe Harriers Senior Men 04:59.8
2  26:08 ZAKIS, Ravis West Waterford Senior Men 05:14.0
3  26:43 MURPHY, Brian Carrick AC Senior Men 05:21.0
12  31:17 MCCANN, Angela Clonmel AC Ladies Over 40 06:15.9
14  31:35 O'DWYER, Martina Carrick AC Ladies Over 35 06:19.5
28  34:59 FORRISTAL, Sally St Josephs Senior Ladies 07:00.3

The full results can be seen HERE

Race report from the organisers Carrick AC...
Three Counties Challenge. The heat did not inconvenience pre-race favourite, Sergiu Ciobanu (Clonliffe Harriers), who made his intentions clear from the outset and set a blistering early pace. As the runners passed through the village with a mile completed, Sergiu already enjoyed a clear lead over Ravis Zaikis (West Waterford) and Brian Murphy (Carrick AC). This lead was never to be relinquished - in fact, Sergiu stormed further clear for a spectacular win and set a new course record of 24:57 in the process. Ravis and Brian maintained their positions to take second and third prizes, clocking 26:08 and 26:43 respectively. In the ladies' race there was a more closely fought contest for first place with Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) just getting the better of Martina O' Dwyer (Carrick AC) ahead of St. Joseph's AC runner, Sally Forristal.

Carrick AC would like to thank all who helped in organising this year's race and making it such a success. Thanks to all who undertook stewarding duties and helped with registration and race timing and results. Special thanks to Finola Walsh and the Carrick-on-Suir Red Cross team for providing medical backup at all our races.

The club is also very grateful for the continued sponsorship of this race by AutoPower, Carrick-on-Suir and to Outfield Sports for sponsoring the overall series.

The 2013 series will come to its conclusion with the MorrisOil Piltown 10k race on Friday, August 2nd in Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. All runners who complete four of the five races in the series will receive a voucher for €25 off Adidas running shoes at Outfield Sports, Carick-on-Suir. Further details from Mark (086-1608165) or Susan (087-2931430)

AutoPower Rathgormack 5 Winners:
Senior Men: 1. Sergiu Ciobanu (Clonliffe Harriers) 24:57  2.  Ravis Zaikis (West Waterford) 26:08   3. Brian Murphy (Carrick AC) 26:43
O/40 : Michael O' Sullivan (Carrick)
O/45 : Ger Murray
O/50 : Walter Keane (Waterford AC)
O/55 :  Larry Lacey (St. Josephs AC)
O/60 : Joe Gough (West Waterford)
Team: Carrick AC - Patrick Roche, Derek Walsh and Tommy Falconer

Senior Ladies:  1. Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) 31:17  2. Martina O' Dwyer (Carrick AC) 31:35   3. Sally Forristal (St. Josephs) 34:59
O/35 : Mary Molloy
O/40 :  Diane Behan (Waterford AC)
O/45 :  Ann Dunford (West Waterford)
O/50 : Bernie Prendergast (West Waterford)
O/55 : Assumpta Kirwan
Team : Carrick AC - Emer O' Brien, Geraldine Houlihan and Ann Cronin

Event notice...Rathgormack 5 mle road race, NW Waterford - Fri 12th July 2013

The 4th race in the ongoing Outfield Sports 3 Counties Challenge is coming up next Friday, the 12th of July in Rathgormack, N Waterford.

Note from the organisers...The AutoPower Rathgormack 5 mile road race will this year form the fourth and penultimate leg of the OutfieldSports.ie Three Counties Challenge. This five-race series has proved to be hugely popular with all runners this year. After very successful races in Faugheen, Portlaw and Carrick-on-Suir, the action will move to County Waterford and the picturesque village of Rathgormack on Friday, July 12th with the race starting at 7:30pm. Entry costs €10 and registration will take place at the Hiking Centre, Rathgormack, from 6pm. Alternatively, you can register online at http://www.runireland.com/ . This race has a full AAI permit and will be the ideal preparation for the final race in the series, the MorrisOil 10k in Piltown.

There will be prizes in all of the usual categories as well as team prizes for men and ladies. Prize-giving and refreshments will be at the Hiking Centre afterwards. Last year's men's race was won by Sandis Bralitis (West Waterford) in a time of 25:46 while Clonmel AC's Angela McCann took the ladies' race in 29:48. For further details contact Johnny (086-8483210) or Susan (087-2931430).

The series  sponsor Outfieldsports.ie will give a €25  Adidas voucher to  any one running 4 out of 5 races in the series  for Adidas running Shoes, including the revolutionary new Adidas Boost Runners.

Location...Rathgormack is located to the south-west of Carrick-on-Suir. It is approx 2 miles NW of the crossroads between the R676 and the R678.

Race HQ is Rathgormack Hiking Centre which is located next to the church...

Three Counties Race Series...Waterford/Tipperary/Kilkenny...Apr-Aug 2013

The Outfield Sports 3 Counties Challenge is a popular race series which runs from April to August every year. This year, the organisers Carrick-on-Suir AC have included an extra race to make it 5 in total 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.

Here is some additional info from Carrick-on-Suir AC.......


Big Changes at 3 Counties!
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 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.

Because of the expansion, the Series will now start on Friday 26th April with 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.

This will be followed closely by the second new addition in the series, the  O’Neill Pharmacy Tom Jordon Portlaw 5 Mile Road race on Friday 8th May. This race has been organised by the Portlaw Red Cross for several years, with the help of Carrick A.C., so it was a natural progression to include this fantastic 5 Mile  Co. Waterford course in the Series. Feedback from runners in the last few years has been extremely positive about this course, and we think many of the series participants will be eyeing this race for a P.B.!

The third race in the series will see us return to County Tipperary and the ever popular Carraig Hotel Deadman’s 5 Road race on Friday 7th June. Now in its eighth 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 Boreen (hence the name!)  and finishes on a lovely straight stretch passing the tree-lined Town Park. 

The penultimate Race in the Series sees us visit County Waterford again, and the picturesque village of Rathgormack for the Auto Power Rathgormack 5 on July 12th. 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 2nd August. 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. Another firm favourite in the series, 2013 will be the sixth 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 Seventh year (now promoting its new website, hence the outfieldsports.ie 3 Counties Challenge), and is delighted that International Sports Brand Adidas 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 €10,000, with €200 First prize for the Men’s and Women’s races and 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. There will also be a race souvenir for anyone running 4 out of 5 races, as well as a €25 voucher for Adidas Running Footwear at Outfield Sports.
Pre Entry can be availed of at www.runireland.com , and up to date information will be available on the club website at www.carrickroadrunners.ie and on our club Facebook page.

Despite all the changes this year there are a few things will remain the same:- A race series that is ideal for new runners to progress from 5km to 10 km through the summer, well stewarded, 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!

Waterford...Results of the Rathgormack 5 mile race - Fri 13th July 2012

A total of 153 runners turned out for this 5 mile road race in Co.Waterford on Friday, the 13th of July 2012.  The mens race was won by Sandis Bralitis of West Waterford AC in a time of 25:46. The womens race was won by Angela McCann of Clonmel AC in 29:48.

Place Time Name Team Race Age Category min/mile No 
1 0:25:46 BRALITIS, Sandis West Waterford Senior Men 05:09.6
2 0:26:54 SHEIL, Niall St Killians Senior Men 05:23.2
3 0:27:08 SULLIVAN, James Waterford AC Male Over 45 05:26.0
1 0:29:48 MCCANN, Angela Clonmel AC Female Over 40 05:58.0
2 0:33:46 ROCHE, Aine Clonmel AC Senior Ladies 06:45.7
3 0:35:00 BEHAN, Diane Waterford AC Female Over 40 07:00.5

The full results can be seen HERE

Waterford...Results of the Rathgormack 5 mile race - Fri 5th Aug 2011

120 runners turned out for the final race in the Three Counties Series.

Category Results......
AutoPower Rathgormack '5' winners:
Senior men : 1. Brian Murphy (Carrick AC) 26:26    2. Niall Sheil (St. Killian's) 27:12     3. Martin Keane (Dundrum) 28:05
O/40 : Declan Doherty (Thurles Crokes) 28:46
O/45 : Pat O' Sullivan  (Carrick AC)  29:12
O/50 : Brendan Cronin (Carrick AC)  30:14
O/55 : Joe Gough (West Waterford) 30:25
O/60 : Michael Ormond 36:09
Junior : Gary Cantwell (KCK) 28:40
Team : Carrick AC ( Patrick Roche, David Waters, Michael O' Connell

Senior ladies:1. Margaret Danagher (Templemore) 30:44    2. Maria McCarthy (unatt) 30:58  3. Aine Roche (Clonmel) 32:53
O/35 : Jurate Curran 41:26
O/40 : Theresa Cunningham (Carrick AC) 35:32
O/45 : Phyliss Flynn (West Waterford) 33:07
O/50 : Assumpta Kirwan 40:34
O/55 : Marian Lacey  44:42
O/60 : Terri Gough (West Waterford) 50:09
Team : West Waterford (Josie Ui Chuirrin, Andrea Gaffney, Onra Power)

The full results can be seen in PDF format HERE

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.

Tipperary...Results of the Rathgormack 5 Mile Road Race - Fri 5th June 2009

Auto Power Rathgormack '5'..........The first leg of this year's Outfield Sports/Asics Three Counties Challenge Summer Series attracted a field of 152 runners and over 60 walkers to the village of Rathgormack on June 5th.

The full results are HERE.

Photos.........click HERE.

This was the 1st in a very popular series of four races organised by the busy Carrick Roadrunners club. The races are held in the counties of Tipperary, Kilkenny and Waterford around the Carrick-on-Suir area where hurling rivalries add to the races' competitive edge! In perfect running conditions Sergiu Ciobanu of Clonliffe Harriers took the men's race in 26:01 from Dwane Farrell (Tinryland) and Shane Mullaney (Thurles Crokes). The ladies' race was won by Pauline Lambe (Tullamore Harriers) in 29:39 with Madeline Loughnane (Thurles Crokes) second and Corinna Walsh (West Waterford) third. With generous prizes for the overall series, runners still have the opportunity to complete the necessary three races.

The three remaining races in the Outfield Sports/Asics Series are:

Friday, July 3rd The Champion Kiely 5k in Ballyneale, 7:30pm

Friday,July 17th Morris Oil Piltown 10k in Piltown,Co.Kilkenny at 7:30pm

Friday,August 8th Carraig Hotel Deadman's '5' in Carrick-on-Suir at 7:30pm