Waterford...Results of the Genzyme 5 mile race - Fri 29th Aug 2014

There was a big turnout for this race...281 runners. For whatever reason, it was down a fair bit on the 389 of 2013.

1 HARTLEY    PHILIP     25:30 5:06/M    Top Fin
2 POWER    TREVOR     25:53 5:11/M    Top Fin
3 MURPHY    BRIAN     26:02 5:12/M    Top Fin
19 FINN    SUSAN     30:54 6:11/M    Top Fin
22 MALONE    SYLVIA     31:06 6:13/M    Top Fin
41 HALLEY    MARIA     33:37 6:43/M    Top Fin

Updated...The full results can be seen HERE

Kerry...Results of the Castleisland 5k road race - Fri 29th Aug 2014

Big turn out for this race...173 runners turned out for the first race in the An Ríocht AC Autumn 5k series in Castleisland, Co.Kerry.

1 1592 Darren Burke 16.39
2 1502 Arthur Fitzgerald 16.48
3 1530 Conor Kissane 16.52
25 1579 Catriona Barry 19.54
32 1590 Sharon Cahill 20.44
42 1629 Eileen O'Connor 21.53

The full results can be seen HERE

Coaching & Development Courses for Cork, Limerick, Kerry & Tipp

Athletics Ireland recently announced their coaching and development courses for the Autumn & Winter of 2014.

You will find a full list on the Munster Athletics website. The area covered is Cork, Limerick, Kerry and Tipperary. The Regional Development Officer for this area is Steven Macklin and if you have any queries, you'll find Steven's contact details HERE

If you want to register online for one of the courses then click HERE

Facebook competition for free Dingle marathon entries..

The Dingle Marathon, Half-Marathon & Ultra is coming up on Sat 6th of Sept 2014. The closing date for entries is the 28th of August.

This is a competition on the Running in Cork Facebook Page and the Running in Munster Facebook page. Just guess the winning time for the respective man and woman in the Ballycotton 5 mile road race which is on Thurs 28th Aug, Entries close 5pm.

Waterford...Results of the Dungarvan GSK 5m road race - Fri 22nd Aug 2014

1st Philip Harty West Waterford AC 25.20
2nd Trevor Power Waterford AC 26.00
3rd Rory Moloney West Waterford AC 26.07
1st Sylvia Malone Waterford AC 30.30
2nd Sinead Mansfield West Waterford AC 31.42
3rd Clotilde Fitzgibbon Grange Fermoy AC 31.50

Full results HERE

Clare...Results of the Mountain Trike Bike 5k fun run - Sat 23rd Aug 2014

The results of this charity 5k fun run in Ennis can be seen HERE

Tipperary...Results of the Moycarkey Coolcroo 5k & 7k road race - Fri 22nd Aug 2014

101 runners turned out for these two road races organised by Moycarkey Coolcroo AC in Co.Tipperary. 73 in the 7k and 28 in the 5k.

MOYCARKEY COOLCROO A.C. 7K ROAD RACE
1 JOHN FITZGIBON THURLES CROKES SM 24:3 1st Man
2 CONOR MORKAN CLONMEL AC SM 24:43 2nd Man
3 SHANE MULANEY THURLES CROKES SM 24:57 3rd Man
9 MADELINE LOUGHNANE THURLES CROKES SF 26:32 1st woman
14 CARMEL FITZGIBON THURLES CROKES SF 27:49 2nd woman
17 EILEN MCULAGH THURLES CROKES SF 29:07 3rd woman


MOYCARKEY COOLCROO A.C. 5K ROAD RACE
1 SHANE KERWICK LITLETON SM 23:1 1st Man
6 GARY SHANAHAN BORISOLEIGH SM 28:12 2nd Man
7 BRYAN ELY THURLES SM 28:12 3rd Man
2 LISA QUINLAN MOYNE SW 27:09  1st Woman
3 LUCY MCLOUGHLIN THURLES SW 27:12 2nd Woman
4 PATRICIA RYAN TEMPLEMORE FIT 4 LIFE SW 27:35 3rd Woman 

The full results can be seen HERE or on the club website HERE

Bandon AC Open Sports Cancelled...Sun 24th Aug 2014

Bandon AC Open Sports...Sun 24th Aug 2014...Please note that this has been cancelled. If you know of anyone who had planned to travel then please inform them....http://corkrunning.blogspot.ie/2014/08/noticebandon-open-sports-sun-24th-aug.html

Tipperary Cross Country News...Aug-Dec 2014

Tipperary Athletics have recently released the following info which should be of interest to anyone in the county with an interest in Cross Country...

1) These are the various dates and competitions over the next few months...
Wed 1st Oct...County Tipperary Primary Schools Cross Country Championships...Thurles Crokes Complex
Sun 5th Oct 2014...County Juvenile Even Age & Novice Cross Country Championships...Turnpike, Two Mile Borris
Sun 19th Oct 2014...County  Juvenile Uneven Age & Intermediate Cross Country Championships...Moyglass
Sun 26th Oct 2014...Munster Juvenile Even Age, U/23 & Novice Cross Country Championships...Turnpike, Two Mile Borris

Sun 2nd Nov 2014...County Juvenile Relays & Masters Cross Country Championships...Thurles Crokes Complex
Sun 9th Nov 2014...Munster Juvenile Uneven Age & Intermediate Cross Country Championships...Clare
Sun 16th Nov 2014...County Juvenile "B" & Novice "B" Cross Country Championships    Moyne (tbc)
Wed 19th Nov 2014...South Tipperary Post Primary Schools Cross Country Competition...Clonmel
Sun 23rd Nov 2014...AAI Inter-County & Juvenile Even Age Cross Country Championships...tbc
Sun 30th Nov 2014...Munster Juvenile "B" & Masters Cross Country Championships...Cork

Wed 3rd Dec 2014...County Tipperary Post Primary Schools Cross Country Championships...Thurles Crokes Complex
Sun 7th Dec 2014...AAI Novice & Juvenile Uneven Age Cross Country Championships...tbc
Sun 14th  Dec 2014...County Junior & Senior Cross Country Championships...Clonmel

2) County Tipperary Cross Country Development Squad...The first session of the County Tipperary Cross Country Squad will be held in Thurles Crokes A.C. Grounds on Saturday 23rd August @ 10.30am. All interested Clubs & athletes are welcome to attend. The session will be led by Madeline Loughnane, Thurles Crokes A.C.

For more information about Cross Country and Athletics in the county, visit the Tipperary Athletics website.

Tipperary...Results of the Borrisoleigh 5k road race - Wed 20th Aug 2014

272 runners and walkers turned out for this 5k race in N.Tipperary.

1 Tony Fogarty Templemore AC 16.02 Ist Senior Man
2 Kevin Danagher Rathfarnham AC 16.08 2nd Senior Man
3 Liam Shanahan Thurles Crokes 16.42 3rd Senior Man
5 Siobhan O'Doherty Borisokane AC 17.27 1st Senior Lady
12 Madeline Loughnane Thurles Crokes 18.39 2nd Senior Lady
25 Eilen Mc Culagh 19.51 3rd Senior Lady

The full results can be seen HERE

Notice...An Riocht AC 5k Series, Castleisland - Aug & Sept 2014

This Autumn 5 km race series is coming up in Caslteisland, Co.Kerry on various Friday evenings in August and September. The entry fee is €5 for the first two with the last one costing €10.

The series is organised by An Ríocht AC and registration for each race 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

Waterford...Results of the Ballyduff Lower GAA 5m run - Fri 15th Aug 2014

Just 66 took part in this 5 mile run.

1    Harty    Philip    26:17     5:15/M
2    Power    Trevor    26:53     5:23/M
3    Power    David    28:14     5:39/M
9    Malone    Sylvia    31:45    6:21/M
10    Molloy    Mary    33:19    6:40/M
11    Mahony    Joan    33:27    6:41/M

The full results can be seen HERE

News about athletics in Kerry...

Three items of interest about athletics in Kerry.....

1) 17 year old Adam King from Ballinskelligs is a member of Iveragh AC and is one of the up and coming stars in the hammer. There was a good article on him in the Irish Examiner on Tues 19th Aug and you can see it HERE.

2) Adam is also part of a 5 strong Irish team going to the Youth Olympics in Nanjing, China. You can find more info here... http://corkrunning.blogspot.ie/2014/08/schedule-for-irish-athletes-at-youth.html

3) From Kerry Athletics.....Kerry Athletics are forming a sub-committee to support athletes in the development of their athletic career over the course of a three year program. The committee is made up of senior athletes and coaches.

The sub-committee is organising an information night for all club athletes from the ages of 15yrs up to Senior level. This will be held on Tuesday 26th August @ 8pm in Farranfore Community Hall. We would encourage all athletes to attend.

Overview: Squad Objectives:

• Target athletes in the age group 15 – Senior level who have committed to Athletics as one of their main sports.
• Support such athletes in the development of their athletic career over the course of a three year programme.
• Support their own personal development
• Create a “team” environment rather than “individual” participation in Munster & National championships.
• Develop a core group of athletes that train together and are identified as part of a Kerry Athletics Team

The Program involves:

• Completion of an application form to determine the current suitability of the athlete to the program.
• Initial Team Building exercise
• Physical fitness assessment
• Weekly / Monthly Training Sessions with specialised coaches to include
• Training Programmes on specific events
• Advice with regard to Nutrition, Avoiding and Dealing with Injury, Sports Psychology
• Assistance with writing Personal Development Plan
• Maintenance of a Training Diary
• National Competition
• Commitment to Representing Kerry in Munster & National Competitions
• This will form part of an ongoing development strategy.

Event notice...Dingle Half and full Marathon - Sat 6th Sept 2014

As the summer comes to an end, there is no shortage of Half-Marathons coming up on the race calendar. One of the most scenic is the Dingle Half-Marathon in the far west of Kerry. Starting in Dingle, the route goes through Ventry before making it's way around Slea Head to the finish line in Dunquin. Those doing the full return to Dingle to complete the 26.2 mile loop. Considering that the roads by Slea Head are closed then it really is one of the most spectacular events in the country.

Both the full and half marathon start at 9AM from Strand St. in Dingle town.

All runners receive: chip timing, packs sent to your door (ROI only), quality finishers top, quality medal, goody bag, music & entertainment, after party, reduced entry to following year.

Pacers as follows for Dingle: Half: 1.30, 1.45, 2.00, 2.15 /// Full: 3.30, 3.45, 4.00, 4.15

Please note that entries close on the 28th of August. To enter and for more info, go to http://www.dinglemarathon.ie/

You can see more info about the half-marathon and full marathon courses HERE

Kerry...Results of the Rose of Tralee 10k - Sun 17th Aug 2014

A total of 857 runners took part in this 10k in Tralee, N.Kerry. Almost 59% of the field were women compared the more usual 40% or so in other races around the country.

1    Mark HANRAHAN 31:29 Senior 18-39  (1)    Male  (1)
2    Michael HARTY 32:43 Senior 18-39  (2)    Male  (2)
3    Donal O'CALLAGHAN 34:58 Senior 18-39  (3)    Male  (3)
15    Michelle FINN 37:49 Senior 18-39  (1)    Female  (1)
17    Niamh O SULLIVAN 38:05 Senior 18-39  (2)    Female  (2)
24    Annameria COSTELLOE 38:51 Senior 18-39  (3)    Female  (3)

The full results can be seen HERE

Kerry...Results of Rás an Bhuailtín - Sat 16th Aug 2014

64 runners took part in this 10k in Ballyferriter on the Dingle Peninsula.

1 Aouh O Cuirrain MS 36:49
2 Peadar O Cathasaigh MS 37:17
3 Aidan Mc Carthy MS 38:59
5 Veronica Colleran FS 40:26
14 Fionnoula Ui Desmond FS 45:49
18 Aoife NiSheaghdha FS 46:52

The full results can be seen HERE

Limerick...Results of the Curraghchase 10k - Sun 17th Aug 2014

There was a huge turnout of 632 for this years 10k in Curraghchase National Park in Co.Limerick, a jump of over double the numbers of last year. The chart shows the numbers in the last 3 years.....from 377 in 2012, down to 296 in 2013 and a big jump up to 632 in 2014.

As races go in Limerick, 632 is way above the norm.

1 Declan Moore male  34:15
2  Paul Gleeson male  35:53
3  Shawn Quirke male  36:36
15 Maria Carey female  42:11
25 Aideen Shinners female  43:30
29 Sharon Cleere female  44:06

The full results can be seen HERE

Tipperary...Results of the Clonmel Half-Marathon - Sun 17th Aug 2014

A record 547 runners took part in this years Boston Scientific Clonmel Half-Marathon, up from the 503 of last year.

1 Philip Harty West Waterford AC SM     01:10:14 1st Man
2 Tim O'Donoghue East Cork AC SM     01:11:49 2nd Man
3 David Mansfield Clonmel AC SM     01:12:07 3rd Man
18 Emma Murphy St.Finbarrs AC SF     01:21:27 1st Lady
39 Madeline Loughnane Thurles Crokes AC SF     01:24:32 2nd Lady
52 Angela McCann Clonmel AC F40     01:26:19 3rd Lady

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Clonmel AC have a number of galleries on their Facebook page...
a) 25 from the start line.
b) 144 from the 6 mile mark
c) 74 from the finish

Race report from Clonmel AC......Boston Scientific Half Marathon race report
Philip Harty wins Boston Scientific Half Marathon convincingly
The 5th running of the Boston Scientific Half marathon took place last Sunday in very good conditions with the race attracting a record of 547 finishers. Right from the start a small group dictated the pace that included Raivis Zakis (West Waterford), the defending winner Colin Merritt (Cork), David Ryan (Clonmel) and the eventual winner Philip Harty (West Waterford). This group were still together at 3 miles and then on the run to the 6 mile mark Philip Harty increased the pace and soon put daylight between himself and the rest of the field with a great display of front running. Philip maintained this pace all the way along the Wood road and all the way down the Bypass he was full of running to come home a very convincing winner in 70 mins 14 secs, a brilliant performance and just two secs off the course record set by David McCarthy in 2012 of 70 mins 12 secs. He becomes the 3rd West Waterford athlete to win this event in the past 5 years. 

In the Master categories the winners were: 1st over 40 Colin Merritt (Cork) in 72:21 with David Ryan (Clonmel) 2nd in 76:43. Ken Devine (St Finbarr’s) was 1st 0/45 in 79:26 with Anthony O Brien (Leamlara) 2nd in 80:36. Bernard Feery (Fethard) was 1st over 50 in 86:37 with Liam Kavanagh (West Waterford) 2nd in 90:51. Tommy Halpin (Ballynonty) was 1st over 55 in 85:15 with Larry Kennedy (Waterford A C) 2nd in 91:16. 

In the Ladies race we also had a very competitive event with Emma Murphy (St Finbarr’s) running very well to win in 81 mins 25 secs when 18th overall. Madeline Loughnane (Thurles Crokes) also ran very well when 2nd woman in 84 mins 29 secs. Then we had our own Angela McCann running another great race when 3rd woman in 86:16. Teresa Aga (St Abban’s) also ran very well when 4th woman in 88:27 with Sally Forrestal 5th woman in 88:34. 

The 1st woman over 35 was Sharon Woods (Mallow) in 93:30 with Suzanne Shine Clonmel 2nd in 96:56.The 1st woman over 40 was Gillian Cotter (Cork) with Siobhain McHugh (Clonmel) 2nd in 91:39. The 1st Woman over 45 was Jacinta Brazil (Waterford A C) in 95:06 with Martina Ryan (Thurles Crokes) 2nd in 96:14.The 1st woman over 50 was Mary Mulcahy (St Finbarr’s) with 2nd in 109:02 with Anne Dwyer (Limerick) 111:52. 

This year’s event proved our most successful venture ever with over 540 athletes participating and it was great to see so many finishing in good spirits and many well able to put in a final surge up the finishing straight. Organising such a massive event entailed a lot of hard work and the Club is indebted to everyone who helped in any way to make this event such a success. We received brilliant assistance from both the Gardai and the Civil Defence who along with our 100 stewards ensured that the whole event was well managed. Thanks to everyone who helped especially all our Ladies who made sure that there was plenty of Post race refreshments for everyone and well down to all our catering Staff who ensured everyone were well catered for. The Club would also like to thank our main sponsors, Boston Scientific for all their help and assistance. Also thanks to our other sponsors like Glanbia, Powerade, River Rock, Stable Diet, Tipperary Spring Water, Barlo Motors and the Borough Council. 

The Club is also indebted to the LIT Campus Clonmel for the use of their fabulous facilities for our Race Headquarters and to Terence Feenan who gave us such great help and assistance. We would also like to thank Clonmel Og for the Toilet and Showers facilities which were very much appreciated by everyone and to Maher Plant Hire for the use of the generator at such short notice. Our sincere thanks to Fran Mulcahy and her colleagues at South Tipperary Physio Clinic they were busy after the race and we thank them for their assistance. The Club is also indebted to Clonmel Waste who gave us tremendous help and assistance in clearing up all the Recycling rubbish after such an event.

Notice...Open X-Country, Newcastlewest, Limerick - Sun 31st Aug 2014

With the cross country season coming up in late Autumn, West Limerick AC are organising an event which should appeal to club athletes in training as well as those who have never tried X-Country before.

From the organisers...West Limerick AC...The Demesne is a parkland so the races will be run on short grass.  The Fit4Life event will be a flat course on short grass within the park.

Both Open events will include some hills, and will cross two bridges, all also within the park.

All three events are open to everyone, non-club runners are very welcome. The event is AAI permitted.

We are hoping that it will give those new to athletics a taste of what cross country running is about and may attract more athletes to competing in Co. Championships in time. For the more experienced we hope it will be a good pre-season run for anyone targeting upcoming cross country championships.

The race HQ is the  local community centre. Detailed directions on how to get there can be seen HERE

This is a map of the course...

Higher resolution version HERE

Notice...Cill na Marta 5k Run & Walk, West Cork - Wed 20th Aug 2014

This 5k run & walk is coming up in the village of Cill na Martra near Macroom on Wednesday 20th of August 2014.

The easiest way to get there is to take the turn off at the Mons Bar on the N22 Cork to Killarney road.

Mons Bar is about 5 miles from Macroom and it's 1.8 miles from there to Cill na Martra. The Prince August factory in the village is well signposted from the main road.

Registration is at the local GAA club. Prizes are €50, €30 & €20 for male and female 1,2 & 3.

Course Preview........A more detailed view of the course with maps, directions and photos can be seen HERE