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

Notice...The Brendan Kinane 5k, Dundrum, Tipperary - Wed 2nd May 2018

Following the sudden death of club member Brendan Kinane in Dec 2015, the members of Dundrum AC in Tipperary organised a 5km road race in his honour in May 2016. After the success of the inaugural race, it has been decided to make the race an annual event.

The race starts at 8pm on Wednesday the 2nd of May 2018.

Everyone is always well looked after in Dundrum with arrays of buns and treats to be savoured post-race, this is more than just a race. Again this year Ballydoyle Racing have come on board as the main sponsor.

In terms of 5k courses, this is one of the fastest in Tipperary and Munster.

The current course record of 15:12 (Coillte 5k for juniors) is held by Darren Dunne. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 1st in the Over Categories for both Males and Females. The entry fee on the night is €10 and there is chip timing by Premier Timing.

The village of Dundrum is located about 9 miles to the NW of Cashel.

Course Preview.......You can find a full preview of the course with maps and photos HERE

More info...The 3rd annual running of the BK5K will take place on May 2nd at 8pm in Dundrum village, Co Tipperary. The race is in memory of former club member Brendan Kinane. It is chipped timed and is €10 per person or €20 per family (using one race number). 

This really is a "Premier" 5k in Munster and a definite course for anybody seeking a 5k PB. Among the best fast 5k races in Ireland 🇮🇪. It's a the perfect race to kick start the summer. Great course, atmosphere and perhaps most importantly the fantastic spread of tea, coffee, sandwiches and desserts after the race which definitely standout from other races. 

It's a race not to be missed and is suitable for the most competitive athlete to the family with the buggy just wanting to enjoy a nice 5k. So young or old, walk, jog or run, this is the perfect 5k. There will be km markers along with 800m and 400m signs to go. Huge crowd expected with a fantastic turnout the first two years. 

Proceeds from this year's race will go towards the development of the track at the Scout Hall. We have seen a huge increase in numbers, with Juveniles, Fit4Life and Senior athletes in the last couple of years and the facility is great for training with some improvements needed. Looking forward to seeing you all.

From Dundrum AC....The race is in memory of a great club mate of ours and athlete that is fondly remembered by everyone for many clubs throughout Tipperary.

The following words are from our Chairman John Moore shortly after Brendan’s passing.
On Wednesday 16th December 2015 the sudden death of Brendan Kinane stunned everyone that knew him. I first met Brendan in 2006 after he had returned from Japan where he had spent over a decade working in the Horse racing scene.

I remember seeing him at our annual summer road race in Dundrum which he was taking part in. Word had it that this lightly built lad was training with some of his Ballydoyle colleagues in Clonmel. Not long after he had joined our athletic club in Dundrum.

Brendan brought great enthusiasm to the club and quickly immersed himself in all club activities. His responsible work in the world famous Ballydoyle racehorse training facility where one wrong move could cost millions of euros meant he was meticulous in whatever he did.

He quickly immersed himself in the training sessions with the club. He took one of our younger athletes the then sixteen year old Kevin Moore under his wing and they had many training sessions together. He organised training sessions with his great friend Michael Ryan along the roads around Cashel for the club athletes based in that area. His outgoing personality meant he built up a great relationship with athletes from all clubs.

Road running was his favourite discipline and he took great pride especially this year when he beat some established performers in the over fifty category. But above all Brendan's great legacy in the few short years we new him was what he contributed to the club. His work in laying out cross country and road race courses for competition when the club hosted races was a huge help to the club. He was also available whenever asked to assist at our twice weekly juvenile training sessions. He was the driving force along with Michael Ryan to honour the people with a presentation who kept the clubs annual summer road race going every year for the past thirty years last July. He took on the role of club PRO and only filed his last report on the County Senior and Junior Cross Country on the eve of his death.

His popularity was there to be seen at the removal of his remains to Knockavilla Church and burial the following day in Ardmayle Cemetery where his work colleagues from the horse racing family, athletic community, neighbours and friends were in attendance. The funeral cortege was met with a guard of honour on arrival to Knockavilla church organised by Dundrum Athletic Club and joined by other athletic clubs from the county,the local Knockavilla Kickams GAA club and the Dundrum Badminton Club where Brendan was also a member.

Sincere sympathy from Dundrum Athletic Club and all other athletic clubs in the County also from Tipperary Athletics County Board to Brendan's wife Ruth daughter Ava mother Rose sister Ann her husband John and the extended Kinane and Stapleton families. Thanks for the memories Brendan may you rest in peace.
J.M.

Notice...Ballynonty 10 mile road race, Tipperary - Sun 30th July 2017

This 10 mile road race is coming up on Sunday the 30th of July 2017 at 11am. It could probably be best described as a 'back to basics, no frills' 10 mile road race.

There is no chip timing, no dry fit tops, no medals, no online entries, no early bird entry, no late bird entry, no goodie bags or any of the other stuff. Just a good quality old fashioned 10 mile road race over an accurately measured course for a very modest price with a great spread afterwards.


The village of Ballynonty is in South Tipperary and is just a few miles off the M8 motorway.

The race is organised by Ballynonty AC who have a website HERE.

Course Preview....A full preview of the course with maps, profile, 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

Tipperary notice...Poulmucka 8km & 5km road race - Fri 19th May 2017

This 8 km road race organised in conjunction with Clonmel AC is coming up on Friday, the 19th of May at 7:30pm.

Poulmucka is located in South Tipperary, about 5 miles to the north-west of Clonmel...

From the N24 road running from Cahir to Clonmel, look for the turn off for New Inn and Cashel (R687)...

Turn off 2.2 miles from the roundabout on the western side of Clonmel

Poulmucka is located on the R687, about 2.4 miles from the junction above.

The village itself is no more than a pub and a few houses...

Course....The 8 km route takes in a triangular loop to the north-west of Poulmucka...

There are also some hills along the route with the most serious climb around 2.5 miles / 4 kms...

Course preview...A full preview of the 8 km course with photos can be seen HERE

For the 5k fun run, runners will be brought out to the 3k mark and they run to the finish with both races going off the same time.

Tipperary...Results of the Clonmel AC 6k road race - Wed 12th Apr 2017

The fourth race of five in the Morrison Mini Cahir 6k series was held in Clonmel on Wednesday the 12th of April 2017 and attracted a field of 231 runners.

No timing devices were allowed for the race as runners had to guess their finish time in advance.

More on the 6k series HERE

1 Keith O Brien Sidney Striders   22:20
2 Brian Carroll Kipchoge's Crew  21:49 
3 Michael O Sullivan Sidney Striders   22:20
9 Claire Annan Pedal to the Metal  23:10
19 Linda Grogan Individual  24:00
20 Suzanne Shine Pedal to the Metal  25:00

Full results below...

Tipperary...Results of the Moycarkey Coolcroo AC 7k & 5k races - Fri 19th Aug 2016

A total of 85 runners turned out for the Moycarkey Coolcroo AC 7k & 5k races in Littleton on Fri 19th Aug 2016...40 in the 5k and 45 in the 7k. This represents a 40% drop on the number for 2015 and the lowest for a number of years.

Moycarkey Coolcroo AC 5K results
1 Richie Ryan     Portlaoise A C         17:29     SM
2 Noel Marum     Portlaoise A C         17:48     SM
3 Paudie Coen     Dundrum AC         17:58     SM
7 Marie O Shea     Moreabbey Milers     20:53     Sw
8 Mairead Julian     Dundrum AC         21:56     SW
9 Nuala Fitzgibbon     Thurles Crokes AC     22:15     SW

Moycarkey Coolcroo A C 7K                
1 William Stephens     Coolquill AC         23:50     SM
2 Shane Cooney     Brothers Pearse AC         24:57     SM
3 Thomas Blackburn     Moreabbey Milers     25:26     SM
12 Madeline Loughnane     Thurles Crokes AC     28:32     SW
13 Lorraine Healy     Moyne A C         28:57     SW
14 Phil Ryan     Ballynonty AC        29:10     SW

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Billy Loughnane has a gallery of photos HERE
2) The organisers have a gallery HERE 

Limerick...Results of the Na Piarsaigh GAA 10k - Sun 12th June 2016

90 runners turned out for this small 10k race in Limerick City.

Pos     Bib     Name     Time     ±     Over 40     M/F
1.     605     Martin Doody     00:32:50.7     00:00:00.0         M
2.     557     James Doran     00:32:54.9     00:00:04.2         M
3.     617     Colm Turner     00:35:34.0     00:02:43.3         M
9.     633     Carol Finn     00:40:04.6     00:07:13.9         F
21.     635     Liz Gilover     00:45:05.6     00:12:14.9         F
22.     602     Jane O'Leary     00:45:12.6     00:12:21.9         F

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Na Piarsaigh GAA club have a gallery of photos HERE

Limerick...Results of the Kilmallock 5 mile road race - Fri 20th May 2016

239 runners took part in this 5 mile race in Co.Limerick.

1st senior men Mike Carmody An Bru 25.38
2nd Senior men Declan Moore Bilboa AC 25.58
3rd Senior men James Doran An Riocht 26.11
1st 040 Martin Doody Limerick AC 26.30
2nd 040 Eoin Surgure Banteer 27.15
1st 050 Tom Blackburn Mooreabbey milers 28.47
2nd 050 Keith Ryan Limerick ac 29.44
1st 055 Ger Griffin Mooreabbey milers 30.52
2nd 055 Tony Mc Mahon Kilmallock AC 32.16
1st 060 Niell Holland Mallow ac 34.49
2nd 060 John Harrold Mallow ac 37.24
1st wheelchair athlete Jerry Ford

1st senior wemon Caitriona Farrell An Bru ac 31.36
2nd Senior wemon Ann Macphail Dooneen ac 32.25
3rd Senior wemon Aoife Carroll Mallow ac 32.33
1st 040 Mairead Mason 34.15
2nd 040 Caroline Conroy west Limerick ac 34.34
1st 050 Elizeabth Leonard Sophie journey 35.52
2nd 050 Catherine Kiely Jolly joggers 39.06
1st 055 Ber Gammell Kilmallock AC 48.04
2nd 055 Noreen o sullivan Kilfinane ac 55.04
3rd 055 Philemina Keating Kilfinane ac 57.08

The full results can be seen HERE

Chip Timing website

Waterford...Results of the Ardmore 5 mile road race - Fri 22nd May 2015

1st Brian Murphy Carrick AC 25.31
2nd John Meade St.Finbarrs AC 26.10
3rd Noel Murphy Waterford AC 26.58
1st Corinna Walsh West Waterford AC 31.49
2nd Maebh Fenton N.U.I.Galway 32.18
3rd Sandra Prendergast West Waterford AC 32.57 

The full results can be seen HERE


Photos...
1) David Coleman has a gallery HERE 
2) West Waterford AC have a gallery HERE

Tipperary notice - Faugheen 5km road race - Fri 25th Apr 2015

The 9th Annual 3 Counties Challenge gets underway on Friday, the 24th of April with the Faugheen 5k road race...a nice flat and fast 5k course in a rural setting.

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,and the 2015 version is now going into it's Ninth year!  One of the keys to their success has been the mix of good organisation, friendly atmosphere and good after race banter and grub - as well as really good road running courses!

So Friday 24th April will see the Third 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 is quickly become a runner’s favourite due to its flat, fast course .

Due to another event in the Village this years Race start is at the early time of 7:00 p.m. and registration will start from 5:30 p.m and End at 6:45p.m..  Entry fee is €10.00, but you can enter the 5 Race Series on the night for €40.00, saving yourself 20% on the series.

Prize details are on the enclosed flyer and this year's co Series Sponsors, outfieldsports.ie and New Balance have come together to have a draw at each race for a pair of Mens and Ladies New Balance Runners (RRP €135) -All non prizing winning participants will be entered.

Looking forward to meeting our Old,and New Running Friends .

Tipperary...Results of the Kilsheelan 10 km road race - Sun 14th Sept 2013

A total of 112 runners took part in this 10k race in Kilsheelan, Tipperary.

1    Fintan Rice    Fethard AC Men 0/45    36:28 
2    Martin Keane    Dundrum AC Men 0/40    36:44
3    Derek Nolan    Clonmel AC Men 0/50    37:40
5    Dymphna Ryan    Dundrum AC Senior Lady    38:52
10    Clare Annan    Carrick On Suir AC Senior Lady    41:10
19    Mary Molloy    Clonmel AC Lady 0/35    45:34

The full results can be seen HERE

Clare...Results of the Shannon Lions Club 10k race - Wed 11th Sept 2013

Just 53 people turned out for this combined 10 km road race and 5k fun run.

1 31:21 KENNETH RODGERS,  St Johns (Clare) M
2 36:06 PAUL RYAN,  Limerick M
3 36:59 GER BOWEN,  Shannon M
8 42:25 STEPHANIE CULLIGAN,  Clonmel AC F
13 44:47 MARY CAHILL,  Ennis Track Club F
14 45:11 LORRAINE CARR,  Shannon Road Runners F

The results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) This is a small number of photos by James Sexton HERE

Kilkenny...Results of the Piltown 10 km road race - Fri 2nd Aug 2013

A total of 171 runners turned out for Morris Oil Piltown 10 km road race, the 5th and final race in the Outfield Sports 3 Counties Series.

1 31:37 CIOBANU, Sergiu Clonliffe Harriers Senior Men
2 31:58 ZAKIS, Ravis West Waterford Senior Men
3 33:00 SHEIL, Niall St Killians Senior Men
19 37:47 O'DWYER, Martina Carrick AC Ladies Over 35
21 38:08 MCCANN, Angela Clonmel AC Ladies Over 40
24 38:43 CARTHY, Jackie Kilmore ac Ladies Over 40

The full results can be seen HERE

Report from the organisers Carrick Road Runners AC...The men's race was won in convincing style by Clonliffe Harriers' Sergiu Ciobanu who is no doubt looking forward to representing his native Moldova in the upcoming World Athletics Championships. Ravis Zakis (West Waterford AC) put in a fantastic effort to break the 32-minute barrier and take second prize. Ravis was also the winner of the overall series for the best placing in any four of the five races. Niall Sheil(St. Killian's) was third with a time of 33:00.

The ladies' race was fiercely contested with three runners moving clear of the field in the early stages. This group remained together for much of the race but it was Martina O' Dwyer (Carrick AC) who proved strongest over the final mile and claimed an impressive victory with a personal best time of 37:47. Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) took second place in 38:08 and Jackie Carthy (Kilmore AC) was third in 38:43. 

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 MorrisOil, Fiddown over the past six years. Thanks also to Outfield Sports, Carrick-on-Suir, for the overall series sponsorship and to Iverk Produce, Piltown, for contributing to the goody bag for all participants . As always, Carrick-on-Suir Red Cross were on hand to ensure medical assistance was available when needed. We would also like to thank Piltown GAA Club and Kildalton Horticultural College for the use of their facilities and grounds.

Carrick AC's hard-working committee will enjoy a short break now before commencing the annual one-mile Autumn Challenge in a few weeks' time.

MorrisOil Piltown 10k Winners

Senior Men: 1. Sergiu Ciobanu (Clonliffe Harriers) 31:37 2. Ravis Zakis (West Waterford) 31:58 3. Niall Sheil (St. Killian's) 33:00 4. Frank Quinlan (Waterford AC) 33:57 5. Trevor Power (Waterford AC) 34:29
O/40 : Daragh Byrne (Carrick AC)
O/45 : Niall O Ceallaigh (ClonmelAC)
O/50 : Walter Keane (Waterford AC)
O/55 : Larry Lacey (St. Joseph's)
)/60 : Pascal Proctor (West Waterford)
Junior : Aaron Fenlon (St. Joseph's)
Wheelchair Participant : Sean Connick
Team : Waterford AC (Brian Swaby, PJ Scollard and John Nolan)

Senior Ladies : 1. Martina O' Dwyer (Carrick AC) 37:47 2. Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) 38:08 3. Jackie Carthy (Kilmore AC) 38:43 4. Maria Griffin (St. Joseph's) 39:42 5. Sally Forristal (St. Joseph's) 41:29
O/35: Karen Ryan (West Waterford AC)
O/40: Diane Behan (Waterford AC)
O/45: Ann Dunford (West Waterford)
O/50: Bernie Prendergast (West Waterford)
O/55: Kathleen Kennedy (Waterford AC)
Junior: Alina Neumerzhitskaya (Clonmel AC)
Team : St. Joseph's (Breda Hennessy, Verena Fenlon and Anila Barry) 

Limerick...Results of the Kilmeedy 5 mile road race - Fri 2nd Aug 2013

The Kilmeedy 5 mile road race was held on Friday, the 2nd of August 2013. This was the 4th race of 7 in the ongoing Ballyhoura Limerick race series.

1    26:56    MOORE, Declan    Bilboa A C    Senior Men
2    27:43    O BRIEN, Vinnie    Limerick A C    Senior Men
3    28:06    BLACKBURN, Tom    Moreabbey Milers    Masters Men O45
25    34:05    DUGGAN, Loretto    Kilmurry Ibricken A C    Masters Women O40
30    35:07    COLLINS, Paula    West Limerick A C    Senior Women
33    35:42    MAC DOMHAILL, Carmel    West Limerick A C    Masters Women O55

The full results can be seen HERE

Race notice...Clogheen 5 km road race, Tipperary - Thurs 1st Aug 2013

This 5 km road race in South Tipperary is coming up on Thursday, the 1st of August. Located centrally to the towns of Mitchelstown, Cahir and Clonmel, this race should be of interest to a lot of runners.

Against the backdrop of the Knockmealdown  Mountains, it's a lovely spot for a race.

Preview...Maps, directions and a preview of the course can be seen HERE 

From the organisers...Clonmel AC...
This very popular race takes place this Thursday night at 8pm. Last year we had a record entry of 142 athletes that included a good number of walkers. The Entry fee is 10 Euros and there will be prizes in all the usual; categories as well as spot prizes for both joggers and walkers. There will be post race refreshments as well. Entries will be taken at the Community Hall from 6.30pm onwards. The course is good with a slight uphill on the way out of Clogheen along the Clonmel road and as you take the first turn off. The course then levels out and the last 3k is flat and downhill all the way to the finish, so a good course to achieve your PB for 2013.

The Course records stands at 15 mins for the men set by Gerry Ryan of Loughrea in 2009 while Siobhain O Doherty of Borrisokane holds the Women's record set in 2007 of 17 mins 51 secs.

Race notice...Piltown 10 km road race, Kilkenny - Fri 2nd Aug 2013

 The fifth and final race in this year's Outfield Sports 3 Counties Challenge takes place next Friday, the 2nd of August with the Piltown 10 km road race.

From the organisers.....The fifth and final race in this year's Outfieldsports.ie Three Counties Challenge will take place on Friday next, August 2nd, with the sixth annual running of the MorrisOil Piltown 10k in County Kilkenny. The race will start on the grounds of Kildalton Horticultural College, Piltown, at 7:30pm and takes in the scenic college grounds and some quiet country roads before finishing in Piltown GAA Club grounds. The race route is fast and provides runners with a great opportunity to achieve a personal best time for the 10k distance. Last year's race was won by Philip Harty (Donore Harriers) in 31:50 while Siobhan Doherty (Borrisokane) took the ladies' race in 36:00.

Race entry is €10 and entries will be taken from 6pm in Piltown GAA Club. Online entry is also available on http://www.runireland.com/ . There will be prizes in all of the usual categories as well as a goody bag for all runners on the night. Runners who complete four of the five races in this year's Challenge will receive a €25 voucher for Adidas Technical running shoes which can be used at series sponsor, OutfieldSports, Carrick-on-Suir.

Parking and changing/shower facilities will be available in Piltown GAA Club and prize-giving and post-race refreshments will also be held in the club's complex

Preview...Maps, directions, photos and a course preview can be seen HERE

Race notice...Kilmeedy 5 mile road race, Limerick - Fri 2nd Aug 2013

The Kilmeedy 5 mile road race in West Limerick is coming up on Friday, the 2nd of August 2013. It starts at 7:45pm and is the 4th race in the Ballyhoura Limerick Road Race Series.

Kilmeedy is a small village located about 10 kms or 6 miles to the south-east of Newcastle West.

Registration is at Áras Íde Resource Centre at the crossroads in Kilmeedy.
5 Mile road race/walk in aid of: S.O.F.T. Ireland - Support Organisation for Families of children with Trisomy 13/18.  (Patau‘s and Edwards' Syndrome)
Friday 2nd August,  2013 at 7.45pm walkers and 8.00pm runners
Accurately Measured Course— Full AAI permit
T—shirts to all finishers , Prizes in all categories
In conjunction with West Limerick A.C. and Ballyhoura Summer Road Race Series 2013
Race entry — €10 runners and walkers
Contact Details - Joe Healy 087-2422940

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

Race notice...Ballymacarbry 5 mile road race, W Waterford - Fri 26th July 2013

The 9th race of 10 in the Ger Wyley Sports/SKINS Summer Series continues on Friday, the 26th of July 2013 with the Ballymacarbry 5 mile road race. Located on the R672 road between Dungarvan and Clonmel, the race which starts at 7:30pm should attract a good crowd.

From the organisers West Waterford AC......

All roads lead to Ballymacarbry next Friday evening, July 26th for the 9th race in the Ger Wyley Sports/SKINS Summer Series. This race has always proved very popular down through the years and a large crowd is expected Friday night also. We wish to sincerely thank our race sponsor Doocey’s Oriel Bar who have generously sponsored the race once again this year. Starting at 7.30 p.m., the entries will be taken in the local community centre from 6.30 p.m. After the race showers and changing will be available in the community centre and then it’s over to Doocey’s Bar for the refreshments and the prize-giving.  

With only two races left in the series, there are a number of athletes on target to complete all of the ten race programme and will receive an award for this feat courtesy of our sponsors and of course for those runners who complete 5 from the 10 races they will receive a 30 euro voucher for SKINS product at Ger Wyley Sports. Looking through the division tables for the overall series many of the divisions are very close at the moment so the Ballymac race will be a very important race for many to seal their fate on those divisional tables. The entry fee is just 5 euro (where would you get it). Thanks to all our friends in Ballymacarbry for their efforts once again this year making it possible to hold this race. The course records here are held by Pauline Lambe of Tullamore Harriers AC 29.48 set in 2010 and a brand new course record set last year 2012 by David Mc Carthy West Waterford AC 23.55  for the men. 

The prizes categories are as follows:
Men 1st 3 Senior, 1st Junior, 1st 0/40, 0/45, 0/50 and 0/55
Ladies 1st 3 Senior, 1st Junior, 1st 0/40, 0/45, 0/50 and 0/55

Directions........from Dungarvan, take the R672 Clonmel road. From East Cork, branch off N25 at Kinsalebeg, take the R671 road through Clashmore.
From Clonmel, take the R671 south.

Preview...Maps, directions, photos and a preview of the course can be found HERE