Waterford....Closing date for the Dungarvan 10 is the 18th of Jan

Just a reminder that the closing date for entries for the 2010 Dungarvan '10' race is next Monday, the 18th of January. Please note that you CANNOT enter on the day of the race, you must pre-enter. You can enter online by visiting the West Waterford AC website or you can print off the entry form and post it asap.

Due to the cancellation of the Mallow 10 race, this race has become by default the 1st race in the Munster Ten-Mile Spring Classics Series. You can find more information about the series HERE.

Here is some additional information about the Dungarvan race from James Veale of West Waterford AC...

FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO ENTER FOR QUANTUM LIFE
DUNGARVAN 10 MILE ROAD RACE.

Time is "running" out for those interested in pre registering for the Upcoming Quantum Life Dungarvan 10 mile road race on Sunday two weeks
January 31st at 1 p.m.You can download the entry form from our club web site www.westwaterfordathletics.org you can also use the online facility up Until close of online entries Monday 18th of January.All postal entries can be sent to Ann Dunford, The Green. Kilgobnet, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The race as well as being the second race in the Michael Roche carpets spring series is also race number two in the John Buckley Sports sponsored Munster 10 mile classic series. All finishers of The Quantum Life Dungarvan 10 will receive the now famous West Waterford AC goody bag, plus a Nike dry fit running top will be Awarded to all finishers. Shower facilities will be available at the Dungarvan Sports Centre for men and the Dungarvan Boxing club pavilion (by kind permission) for the Ladies. All race Goodie bags and Shirts will be awarded when runners cross the finishing line. Presentation of prizes will take place at the Sports centre where teas and sandwiches will be provided. The course used for this race is regarded as one of the fastest 10-mile courses in the country. If it's your first attempt at a 10 miler or if personal bests are your goal this race is the one for you, over a fast course at the classic 10-mile distance. The event organisers were delighted to once again be associated with our main sponsors Quantum Life and we thank Mel Shanley for his ongoing involvement with this prestigious event. This year's race through the kind sponsorship of Quantum Life and the support from Dungarvan Town Council we will see substantial cash prizes for the top runners with the first Lady and Man getting €400 each plus €250 to the first athlete to break either course record. Substantial cash prizes will follow down throughout the categories .Get your entry in today.

Kerry...Press Release for the 'Good Friday Run' in Killarney on the 2nd of April 2010

The Good Friday Run 2010

Press Release

One not to miss - Under the Killarney Starlight on Good Friday 2^nd April 2010.

The official launch of The Good Friday Run took place on Sunday the 13^th of December at Feet First (Running & Walking specialists), High Street, Killarney. The Feet First team are delighted that Gneevenguilla Athletic Club have leant their support in securing an AAI permit for the event. They would also like to thank The Killarney Gardai and Killarney Town Council in their assistance for the event.

Feet First hope that Killarney will become the hub for running in 2010, and that the town and local businesses will benefit from the event. The organisers hope that the event can combine fun runners, joggers, club athletes and top class internationals competing over a fast 5 mile course through the streets of Killarney by night.

To register for the event register via the website www.thegoodfridayrun.ie or download a registration form from the website. Numbers are limited for this event.

This year “The Good Friday Run” will benefit The Kerry Stars and Down Syndrome Kerry. The Stars Special Olympics Club was formed in September 2002 by a group of families. Its objective was and still is to provide athletes with special needs the opportunity to be productive and respected members of society through participation in an all year round sports and competition programme. This in turn creates a more positive self image, inclusion, enjoyment and new friendships for the athletes. The Kerry Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland supports people with Down Syndrome and their families. The branch is organised and run by parents and siblings and activities and services represent the wishes of our members. The main services that we provide are speech therapy, occupational therapy and supported employment. We also run swimming classes, junior and senior Christmas parties, summer banquets and family fun day and other social activities. Their aim is to help each individual develop their full potential and make their futures as bright and independent as possible.

Each online entry will automatically receive a sponsorship card for these charities.

Race Details: This event is being professionally timed by Red Tag Timing. The first man and woman will receive €400 each with an additional bonus of setting the course record for next year. Prizes will be on offer to all category winners and everyone who takes part in the event receives a substantial goody bag. The entry fee to this unique event is €20.

The race will also have a specific emphasis on promoting physical activity and introducing newcomers to the sport of running and a number of initiatives with Fit 4 Life Groups, training groups and individual training beginning in the New Year. There will be a strong family emphasis to this event where Feet first have incorporated a Number of Family events taking place throughout the evening including a children’s egg and spoon race to incorporate the Easter festivities.

So put the 2^nd of April down on your running/New Year’s Resolution calendar and take part in what will be a very special road race through the streets of Killarney. This is a preregistered event so remember get your entry in as soon as possible as places are limited.

For Further Information: Contact Catriona at Feet First on 087 2851266, 064 6627422 or log onto www.thegoodfridayrun.ie

Tipp...Clonmel 4 mile race cancelled - Sun 10th Jan 2009

Due the the continuing bad weather, the Tony O'Connell 4 Mile Road Race in Clonmel has been cancelled. A new date of Sunday the 24th of January has been set for this race.

Mallow '10' Cancelled...!!

The Mallow 10 mile road race which was supposed to take place on Sunday, the 10th of January has been cancelled. The organisers hope to hold it at a later date.

Mallow '10' Cancelled...!!

Waterford...Latest Press Release regarding the Dungarvan '10' race

It looks as if West Waterford AC are getting a huge number of entries for their 10 mile road race at the end of the month. Just a reminder that this year, it is PRE-ENTRY ONLY!!! You cannot enter on the day. You can enter online if you wish but a good option is to enter next Sunday at the Mallow 10 race where West Waterford will have an entry desk.

Press Release...

QUANTUM LIFE DUNGARVAN 10 MILE ROAD RACE

West Waterford Athletic Club are delighted with the huge entry received to date for there Quantum Life Dungrvan 10 on January 31st at 1 PM (race number 2 in the Michael Roche carpets spring

series and also race number 2 in the John Buckley Munster Classics series ) At this stage, the entries have well exceeded our target and with this in mind we remind all those wishing to make the trip to Dungarvan on January 31st that entries both postal and online www.westwaterfordathletics.org will close on Monday January 18th. We will accept no entries after this date and no entries will be accepted on the day of the race. The club will be taking entries at the Mallow 10 mile road race on Sunday next January 10th.

Mr Mel Shanley Quantum Life sponsors of the upcoming Dungarvan 10 mile road race is pictured presenting Pat Frisby with his race number. Pat was the first athlete to enter the race online at www.westwaterfordathetics.org also in photo is Deputizing Dungarvan town mayor Cllr Ann Marie Rossiter.

Kerry...Results of the Beaufort 10k - Fri 1st Jan 2010

It looks as if the road race went ahead in Beaufort despite the low temperatures. By all acconts, the course was mainly clear of any ice. The results are shown below with a race report from Donal O'Donoghue...

The 22nd annual Beaufort 10k, organized by Star of the Laune AC, took place today, Friday the 1st of January.
After many events were cancelled at Christmas, this was a last chance to get in a competitive race over the holiday period.

Last year's event was at a chilly 6C. This year, New Year's Day forecasts differed, but eventually on the day, it was *minus* 2C, but calm, dry and slightly overcast.
There was the appearance of frost on every field and hedgerow, but the most important thing was that the roads themselves were virtually ice free. None the less, warnings were given at the start, to exercise due care.

84 people finished the race this year, which was down somewhat on the 98 that competed last year.
However I believe it was due more to nationwide driving-conditions, rather than fear of the cold on the course itself. Despite this, there were runners from as far away as Dublin and even France & Slovakia!

The course itself was over 10k, on very quiet roads, and marked in metric at each kilometre. It started started outside the Beaufort Garda Station, and ending outside the Community Centre. There was only one real icy patch in the last kilometre, which was clearly marked out by traffic cones. There was a water station at 5k, but given the very cold temperatures, many declined ;o)
Unlike last year, there was no severe wind on the course. However there were very few onlookers.

The local Community Centre was the hub of activity, hosting registration and some much appreciated refreshments and prize-giving. As an indication of the very cold temperatures, the pipes feeding the kitchen were frozen, and locals had to bring buckets of water, to make hot tea!

All runners received a commemorative tee-shirt, and all finishers received pint of Milk from Lee Strand Co-Op.

The Charles O'Shea Memorial Cup was awarded to the overall finisher, Ciaran O'Lionaird of Leevale AC, who finished streets ahead, in a time of 30:15, which is an amazing 4:52/mile -- despite the arctic temperatures!
This performance makes him the 2nd fastest overall finisher in the 22 races.
In second place was Cian Murphy of Iveragh AC, despite being faster than his winning time in 2009.

Lizzie Lee, was the first lady home, finishing 8th overall, nearly 4 minutes ahead of last year's winner, making it a double for Leevale AC. Gneeveguilla AC had the largest club entry, and took many prizes. Race organizer Mike Mangan led the Star of the Laune AC, taking 23rd position. John Walshe of Ballycotton Running Promotions was also on hand to take entries and produce some prompt results.

There were prizes in many categories, including a special category for local people from Beaufort, and even a special prize for Garda Enda who supervised!

It was announced that Star of the Laune AC will be holding their annual Summer race at Kilgobnet on the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Donal O'Donoghue

Update..........There is a slideshow of photos by Gearoid O'Laoi available HERE.

Charles O'Shea Memorial Cup BEAUFORT '10K'

Friday 1 January 2010. 2:00pm

Place Time Name Team Race Age Category min/mile
1 0:30:15 O'LIONAIRD, Ciaran Leevale AC M 04:52.0 222
2 0:32:39 MURPHY, Cian Iveragh AC M 05:15.2 240
3 0:33:33 O'LEARY, Ian Dundrum South Dublin AC M40 05:23.8 215
4 0:33:40 FITZGERALD, Arthur Farranfore-Maine Valley AC M 05:25.0 284
5 0:35:05 KING, Brendan Iveragh AC M40 05:38.6 280
6 0:35:49 O'BRIEN, Billy Riocht AC M35 05:45.7 220
7 0:36:06 EGAN, Francie Gneeveguilla AC M 05:48.5 247
8 0:36:09 LEE, Lizzie Leevale AC F 05:48.9 208
9 0:36:29 CAHALANE, Sean Gneeveguilla AC M35 05:52.2 270
10 0:36:53 O'SHEA, Patrick Iveragh AC M55 05:56.0 275
11 0:37:17 DORAN, James Riocht AC M 05:59.9 212
12 0:37:43 BARRETT, John Gneeveguilla AC M40 06:04.1 217
13 0:38:06 FOLEY, John unatt/Listry M 06:07.8 261
14 0:38:09 DINAN, Paul St. Finbarrs AC M50 06:08.3 283
15 0:38:13 BARRY, Kenneth unatt/Mallow M 06:08.9 269
16 0:39:19 MAHONY, Tomas West Waterford AC M40 06:19.5 258
17 0:39:35 MCCARTHY, Fergus unatt/Firies M 06:22.1 268
18 0:39:49 HARRINGTON, Maureen Riocht AC F 06:24.3 241
19 0:40:06 MURPHY, Humphrey Riocht AC M45 06:27.1 218
20 0:40:16 MCDONNELL, Edward Mallow AC M35 06:28.7 292
21 0:40:46 MAHONY, Maire unatt/Old Parish F35 06:33.5 257
22 0:41:09 CARROLL, Denis Eagle AC M50 06:37.2 273
23 0:41:26 MANGAN, Mike Star Of The Laune AC M50 06:40.0 276
24 0:41:48 MURPHY, Seamus Gneeveguilla AC M40 06:43.5 274
25 0:42:00 MCKENZIE-BASS, Hugh Gneeveguilla AC M 06:45.4 238
26 0:42:01 O'CONNOR, Mary Riocht AC F40 06:45.6 219
27 0:42:02 MCBRIDE, David unatt/Castlelyons M35 06:45.7 256
28 0:42:05 O'SHEA, Cormac unatt/Beaufort M 06:46.2 242
29 0:42:09 COFFEY, Philip Carraig na bhFear AC M35 06:46.9 211
30 0:42:13 O'SULLIVAN, Gerard unatt/Killarney M 06:47.5 255
31 0:42:17 CORRIDON, Tony unatt/Tralee M 06:48.2 246
32 0:42:29 RUSSELL, David Gneeveguilla AC M 06:50.1 221
33 0:43:03 GALBRAITH, John unatt/Beaufort M 06:55.6 204
34 0:43:10 MORGAN, Ger unatt/Kenmare M40 06:56.7 226
35 0:43:18 ANGLAND, Matty Gneeveguilla AC M50 06:58.0 209
36 0:43:37 DENNEHY, Anthony Star Of The Laune AC M 07:01.0 205
37 0:43:39 KENNEDY, John unatt/Castlegregory M 07:01.4 264
38 0:43:46 FOLEY, Tony Gneeveguilla AC M40 07:02.5 259
39 0:43:49 HORGAN, Timothy unatt/Killarney M50 07:03.0 278
40 0:44:00 BENSON, Aidan Farranfore-Maine Valley AC M40 07:04.7 260
41 0:44:25 PALMER, Tom unatt/Kenmare M40 07:08.8 225
42 0:44:30 GYVES, Paddy Mallow AC M60 07:09.6 277
43 0:44:40 NEUPAUER, Fradisek unatt/Slovakia M50 07:11.2 254
44 0:44:46 O'KELLY, Aidan Tralee Harriers M45 07:12.1 213
45 0:45:49 WALSHE, John East Cork AC M55 07:22.3 202
46 0:45:50 MURPHY, Caroline Gneeveguilla AC F45 07:22.4 245
47 0:45:56 O'CONNELL, Mary Gneeveguilla AC F35 07:23.4 262
48 0:45:56 O'SHEA, Michael Duhallow AC M45 07:23.4 214
49 0:46:35 CLEARY, Patrick unatt/Tralee M60 07:29.7 251
50 0:46:40 SCANLON, Danny unatt/Castlegregory M 07:30.5 265
51 0:46:49 BRENNAN, Michael unatt/Ballincollig M40 07:31.9 281
52 0:47:36 SHINE, Donie Duhallow AC M55 07:39.5 271
53 0:47:40 O'SHEA, Ian unatt/Beaufort M35 07:40.1 291
54 0:48:21 MURPHY, Sean unatt/Killorglin M 07:46.7 295
55 0:48:30 MCCARTHY, Aidan unatt/Firies M 07:48.2 267
56 0:48:36 TWOMEY, Jerry Duhallow AC M50 07:49.1 272
57 0:48:54 HEALY, Brian Midleton AC M45 07:52.0 203
58 0:48:56 O'SULLIVAN, Suzanne Riocht AC F35 07:52.4 244
59 0:49:13 DALY, Anne Gneeveguilla AC F35 07:55.1 290
60 0:49:17 BRENNAN, Patrick unatt/Killorglin M 07:55.7 201
61 0:49:33 DINEEN, Micheal Gneeveguilla AC M45 07:58.3 229
62 0:49:39 O'DONOGHUE, Donal unatt/Little Island M40 07:59.3 299
63 0:49:58 BARRETT, Breeda Gneeveguilla AC F45 08:02.3 216
64 0:51:40 COLEMAN, John unatt/Cork M40 08:18.7 250
65 0:52:02 JUFFS, Vivian unatt/Killorglin F35 08:22.3 282
66 0:52:05 O'LEARY, Margaret Gneeveguilla AC F40 08:22.8 248
67 0:53:01 BRADLEY, Keith unatt/Cork M 08:31.8 232
68 0:54:43 LAUGIER, Simon unatt/France M 08:48.2 294
69 0:55:25 DALY, Emma Gneeveguilla AC F35 08:54.9 289
70 0:55:29 O'BRIEN, Annette unatt/Firies F35 08:55.6 252
71 0:55:32 FLYNN, Nora Gneeveguilla AC F45 08:56.1 263
72 0:55:55 GRIFFIN, Stephen unatt/Beaufort M35 08:59.8 293
73 0:56:32 GRANTFIELD, Elaine unatt/Killorglin F 09:05.7 297
74 0:56:40 FENTON, Liz unatt/Killarney F 09:07.0 286
75 0:56:41 O'DONOGHUE, Eleanor unatt/Beaufort F35 09:07.2 296
76 1:00:08 O'CONNELL, Mary T Gneeveguilla AC F 09:40.5 287
77 1:00:09 O'SHEA, Anna-Marie unatt/Kenmare F40 09:40.6 206
78 1:01:26 MORIARTY, Ciaran unatt/Killorglin M 09:53.0 298
79 1:05:20 MCGILLICUDDY, Liz unatt/Killarney F45 10:30.7 288
80 1:05:21 CAHILL, Denise unatt/Killorglin F 10:30.8 224
81 1:06:05 AMERLIMG, Courtney unatt/New York F45 10:37.9 279
82 1:06:07 PADDELL, Norman unatt/Newcastle West M50 10:38.2 243
83 1:07:02 TOHER, Mary Midleton AC F50 10:47.1 266
84 1:07:03 O'SULLIVAN, Joan Gneeveguilla AC F50 10:47.3 210

WHEELCHAIR: FORDE, Jerry Blarney-Inniscarra AC M55

Organised by Star of the Laune AC

Results produced by Ballycotton Running Promotions.

Kerry...Preview of the Beaufort 10km Road Race - Fri 1st Jan 2009 (2pm)

This 10 km road race take place in the small village of Beaufort which is just a few kms to the West of Killarney. The numbers are usually pretty small yet by all accounts, it is supposed to be a really nice race. The route is along nice quiet country roads with the mighty MacGillcuddys Reeks providing a backdrop to the south.

How to get there........if you are coming from the Cork direction, take the relief road around Killarney and take the N72 for Killorglin. After Fossa, pass the turn off left for Gap of Dunloe and take the next left.

See this link for a map.

A race flyer can be seen HERE.

Waterford...Results of the 'Baldy Man' Beach race - Sun 27th Dec 2009

This must have been one of the few races that actually went ahead and wasn't cancelled over the Christmas period. The race was in Tramore on the Waterford coast and attracted an impressive 261 entries.

The full results are HERE.

There are some photos of the event HERE.

Kerry & Tipperary...Races on St.Stephens Day cancelled!!

Kerry..........Sat 10:15am.......I have received a text saying that the 4 mile road race today in Faranfore has been cancelled. There is no info yet as to whether it will be on at a later date.

Tipperary.......the 4 mile road race in Clonmel has been cancelled. The provisional new date for the race is now the 10th of Jan.....which is the date for the Mallow 10 race!

Races in Munster - 26th & 27th Dec 2009

Here is a selection of the road races in Munster just after Christmas Day...

Sat 26th...

Cork......there is a 4 mile race in Belgooly to the south of Cork city. This race starts at 12 noon and is likely to attract in excess of 500 runners.

Kerry......there is a 4 mile road race in Farranfore which is on the road between Killarney and Tralee. The race starts at 12 noon.

Tipperary........there is a 4 mile road race in Clonmel at 12 noon. There is a flyer for this race HERE.

Waterford.......there is a charity run in Dungarvan in the west of the county. Details are as follows....

"Dungarvan GAA Club St. Stephen's Day Charity Run at 11 am
Registrations at the Dungarvan GAA centre, off the N25 bypass.
No entry fee to the race but donations are greatly appreciated as all proceeds will be donated to charity.
Changing, showers and refreshments will be available at the centre where the race starts and finishes."

Limerick.....there is the county 10 mile senior road championships. No more info on this one. I presume it is for members of Limerick clubs only?

Sun 27th...

Waterford...there is the 'Balyman' beach run in the seaside town of Tramore to the south of Waterford city. This event starts at 11am.

GOAL Mile at various locations in Munster...

The traditional GOAL Mile takes place on Christmas Day, the 25th of December at various locations throughout the province. Most of them are during the morning time. You just turn up, make a donation to GOAL and run your mile.

Here are the locations in Munster...

Cork...

Cork...Ballydesmond...Meet in the Church Grounds...25th Dec. 11:30am

Cork...Bantry...The Square...25th Dec. 12.45pm

Cork...Cork IT, Bishopstown...25th Dec. 10am - 12.30pm

Cork...Mallow...Doneraile Park...25th Dec.10am - 12 noon

Cork...Ballynoe near Fermoy...Ballynoe, St Catherine's GAA...25th Dec. 11am - 12.30pm

Cork...Youghal...Tower Park...25th Dec. 11am - 12noon

Kerry...

Kerry...Castleisland...Castleisland Athletic Club...25th Dec 10am - 12pm
Kerry...Cahersiveen...South Kerry Sports Centre...25th Dec 10am - 11am
Kerry...Kenmare...Faungorth Activity Centre (on the Cork Road)...25th Dec 10am - 12pm
Kerry...Killarney...River Walk, Knockreer (Deeniagh Lodge)...25th Dec. 10:30am - 11.30am
Kerry...Killorglin...The Dragon's Den, Intermediate School...25th Dec. 11am - 12.30 pm
Kerry...Listowel...Town Park (Cow's Lawn)...25th Dec 11am - 12pm
Kerry...Sneem...Outside RC Church...25th Dec. noon
Kerry...Dingle...The Quay (Waterside Restaurant)...25th Dec 12:30
Kerry...Tralee...Kerins O’Rahillys Football pitch...25th Dec 10am – 11am

Clare...Ennis...Fairgreen (St Joseph's Hospital Side), Ennis...25th Dec. 11am - 12 noon

Limerick...Limerick...University of Limerick Athletics Track...25th Dec. 11am - 1pm

Tipperary...

Tipperary...Carrick-on-Suir...Ormonde Castle...25th Dec. 11am
Tipperary...Clonmel...Knocklofty House Hotel...27th Dec. 12 noon
Tipperary...Fethard...Town Hall...25th Dec. 12noon
Tipperary...Thurles...Outside Sarsfield Sports Centre...20th Dec. 11am

Races in Munster this weekend...Sat 19th & Sun 20th Dec 2009

With Christmas Day just around the corner, there are many road races available in Munster over the Christmas period. To start off with, here are the races happening this weekend...

19th Dec...Starting off with this weekend, there is a 10k fun run in Killarney, Co.Kerry on Saturday, the 19th of December at 2pm. More details on this website. Elsewhere in East Cork, there is the Shanagarry Christmas 5k. More details on the Running in Cork website.

20th Dec....There is the Newmarket to Kanturk 5 mile road race in North-West Cork. Again, more details on the Running in Cork website. Further east in Waterford, there is a 5 mile charity run in Pulla just to the south-west of Dungarvan. It is described as follows...."A 5 mile road race in aid of local charity. The race begins at the Marine Bar, Pulla, Ring at 11 am. Registrations and refreshments and the prize giving will also take place at the Marine Bar. The entry fee is €8. "

Kerry...Results of the 'Feet First' 5 km series

With the 4th and final race last Sunday, this popular 5 km race series in Kerry has come to a close. The overall positions are now available HERE.

Updated...Tues 15th Dec....22:40pm.....the results of the final 5 k race last Sunday (13th Dec) are now available HERE.

Report on the overall series by John Dunphy...

While the majority of our friends were running around the Marina on Sunday morning, a few Cork based athletes were getting ready at the start line for the final race in the Feet First 5k road race series. Mark McMahon and brother Connor from West Muskerry AC had all but secured a prize in their categories with some great performances in the first 3 races of the series. Going into the final race, both Mark and Connor looked in great form and really up for the challenge that lay ahead. They didn't disappoint with both athletes putting in a good run in under 18 minutes and securing second overall in the senior section for Mark and 1st place in the over 40 category for Connor. Well done guys!!

Others to impress were Billy O'Brien from An Riocht taking the senior title and Maureen Harrington also from An Riocht taking the Women's title with Mary O Connor also An Riocht taking second spot.

A big well done to Joe Murphy Eagle A.C.taking 2nd place over 50. Well done to all that took prize's in the series and all that took part. I'm sure that all of you enjoyed the races and the organizer's hope to run it again next year.

I must take time to congratulate Kathleen and the crew from Feet First in getting this series up and running and a big thank you to all that gave up their time to help out......especially the ladies after each race with the tea, soup and cakes!!

Overall they had great numbers at each race despite the terrible weather conditons. I hope everyone enjoyed as much as I did............John Dunphy, Eagle A.C.

Waterford...Results of the Waterford Half-Marathon - Sat 12th 2009

There was a huge turnout for this Half-Marathon in Waterford with well in excess of 900 runners taking part. Going on this, the numbers for the Dungarvan 10 mile at the end of January are likely to hit record numbers.

The full results are now available HERE.

There are some photos of the event here from the Munster Express Newspaper.

There is a searchable gallery of photos at the RacePix365 website.

Races in Munster this weekend...Sat 12th and Sun 13th Dec 2009

There are several races on offer this weekend with distances from 5 kms to a Half-Marathon (21 kms). (Updated Sat 12th)

Saturday......

Waterford........The main event this weekend is the Half-Marathon in Waterford which starts at 11am. There are still a limited number of entries on the day before 10am. This race starts in Waterford city and is mostly along the main rain from Waterford to Tramore. More information on the Waterford AC website.

Sunday...........there is a choice of 3 races.
Cork.......The Cork BHAA are holding a charity 4 mile run on the Marina in Cork City near Pairc Ui Choaimh. This race starts at 11am.

Kerry......There is the final race in the 'Feet First' 5 km race series. This starts at 11am in the western side of Killarney. You can find a flyer for the series at this LINK.

------->The overall positions after the first 3 races can be seen HERE.

Clare.......There is a charity 5 mile run in Killaloe in East Clare at the base of Lough Derg. Registration is at the local GAA club and the race starts at 12 noon. More details on this website.

Looking ahead to 2010...Ballybunion Half-Marathon

This is the first of a series of posts looking ahead to some new races coming up in Munster in 2010.

Ballybunion 10k and Half-Marathon...3rd April 2010

These are 2 new races for 2010 and are run around the scenic seaside town of Ballybunion in North Kerry. They could probably be best described as being run on a 'commercial basis' rather than the more usual races organised by running clubs.

For the 10k race, it costs €15 if you enter before Jan 1st and €20 if you enter after it.

For the Half-Marathon, it costs €40 if you enter before Jan 1st and €50 if you enter after it.

(Note that this does not include the online registration fees)

You can find a PDF map of the course HERE.

You can find more information about the races HERE.

Kerry...Results of the 'Feet First' 5k road race - Sun 6th Dec 2009

I'm not sure what happened at this race but there seems to have been some mix up around the 3k mark with some runners going the wrong way. Here is a message and the results from the organisers..........

"Well done to every one that took part today. We appreciate the large turnout again on a cold winter day! Because of the flooding over the last few weeks we used the 2nd course again today for safety reasons. Due to unfortunate events, the front runners took a short wrong turn after the 3k mark which lead to 2 runners withdrawing from the race. Up to ten runners were affected and we apologise for this. We look foward to seeing everyone out for our final race of the year next sunday at 11 am sharp."

The results are as follows:Race Number
Name Time Club
315Conor McMahon 18.00West Muskerry
312Tom Shanahan 18.02An Riocht
406Billy O Brien 18.15An Riocht
409Orla Drumm18.16UCC
405David Comber 18.18n/a
408Sean Maher 18.20East Cork AC
204Humphrey Murphy 18.22An Riocht
207Ray Wallace 18.24
426Patrick O Shea 18.26Iveragh
411Nick White 18.26Saffron Striders
Jonathan Leniston 18.31Gneeveguilla AC
302Mark Bickerdike 18.34Lee Vale
314Mark McMahon 18.39West Muskerry 18.37
311Tim Healy 18.38n/a
341Patrick Quill 18.39n/a
304Joe Murphy 18.47Eagle AC
351Mike O Shea 18.53Iveragh
233Thomas Bubendorfer18.57
305Mike McGrath 19.00Eagle AC
438Maureen Harrington 19.02An Riocht
432Tomas McCarthy 19.06n/a
421Niall Foley 19.14n/a
335John Dunphy 19.17Eagle AC
313Seamus Murphy 19.20Gneeveguilla AC
431Dave McBride 19.21An Riocht
316Dan McCarthy 19.23n/a
239John Barrett 19.25Gneeveguilla AC
369Michael Mangan 19.32Star Of The Laune
310Con O Brien 19.44n/a
336Padraig Regan 19.47Schull
308Michael McNeela 19.49Castlebar AC
306Hugh McKenzie 19.54Muckross RC
203Chris Slattery 19.55
325Barry McDermot19.59Dromahane
430Pat Murphy 20.03An Riocht
407Mary O Connor 20.05An Riocht
428Neupauer Frantisek20.06n/a
413Michael O Connor 20.13Farranfore Maine Valley
234Kenneth Hayes 20.19
320Matty Angland 20.22Gneeveguilla AC
318David Russell 20.27Gneeveguilla AC20.2
8338Brian O Kefffe 20.30n/a
214Tim O Leary 20.3
3440Owen Kelly 20.36n/a
317Kevin Ennis 20.40n/a
410Rebecca White 20.42Saffron Striders
352Brendan Connors 20.44Military Madness
213Brona Croke 20.57
215John O Leary 21.0
3371Tim Horgan 21.05n/a
367Tim McCarthy 21.07Killorglin
324Pakie O Riordan 21.10West Limerick AC
374kevin Smith 21.12n/a
420Patrick Lucey 21.13n/a
227Kathyrn Freeman 21.28
353Pat Chawke 21.30n/a
330fergal O Dowd 21.31n/a
401Jim Langan 21.34Tullamore Harriers
319John Walshe 21.39East Cork AC
229John Doona 21.43
301John F Walsh 21.49Cobh AC
228Brid Stack 21.51
237Martin O Neill 21.53
342Geraldine O Sullivan 21.58Bantry
333Mike Sandover 22.12Gneeveguilla AC
334Marie Harty 22.30n/a
209Tom Tehan 22.31
360Breda barrett 22.43Gneeveguilla AC
429Maria Moriarty 22.47Farranfore Maine Valley
347Niamh O Shea 22.57Gneeveguilla AC
226Michael Dineen 22.59
414Derry Doyle 23.01Muckross RC
303Mary Murphy 23.02St Finbarrs AC
216Mike Riordan 23.23
412Suzanne O Sullivan 23.27An Riocht
211Melanie Sandover 23.35
231Ann McGlynn 23.37
340Kevin Longeran 23.44n/a
439Lisa Staplebrook 23.48Kenmare Tri Club
223Daniel McMahon 24.02
225John Reen 24.07
329Niamh Cullinane 24.08n/a
224Timothy McCarthy 24.19
359Justin Bennett 24.24n/a24.27
327Jan Swiechowicz24.34n/a
326Brenda Doody 24.53Nisus
212Brian Crowke 25.14
348Michael Stack 25.34Gneeveguilla AC
403Eleanor Shanahan 25.43n/a
404John Glynn 25.44n/a
358Margaret O Leary 25.51Gneeveguilla AC
364Mary O Connor 25.52n/a
357Tommy Sheehan 25.20n/a26.33
436Siobhan Davies 26.35Fit For Life
232Mary Clifford 26.37
217Annette O Brien 26.40
230Liz Fenton 28.41
402Niamh O Shea 26.42Fit For Life
201Karen Lambe 26.44
221Jayne Kearney 26.45
415Caoimhe Doyle 26.53Muckross RC
346Michelle Byrne 26.55n/a
433Liz Downey 27.03Fit For Life 27.1327.22
365Martina O Neill 27.25Fit For Life
350Mike Lynch 27.48An Riocht
309Angela Tobin 27.58Macroom
417Aileen O Brien 28.07Fit For Life
370Mary Devane 28.22n/a
322Ian Burke 28.23n/a28.2428.28
355Aoife Cooper 28.34n/a
425Fiona O Neill 28.40n/a
368karen McCarthy 28.50Killorglin 28.5028.51
238Davina Griffin 28.52
435Fergal O Carroll 28.53n/a
328Brenda Ui Chathasaigh28.55Nisus 28.5
728.5828.59375Dorothy Daly 29.04Tralee Harriers
337Tomas O Sullivan 29.49n/a
418Nora Holland 29.51Fit For Life
356Aoife Daly 30.09n/a
349Abina O Sullivan 30.11An Riocht
354Deirdre o Callaghan 31.04n/a
343Marie O Sullivan 31.08Fit For Life
345Treasa Scanlon 31.10Fit For Life
202Connor Slattery 31.11
362Caroline Fogarty 31.25Gneeveguilla AC
235Sinead Lalor 31.35
236Tara Borst 31.41
205Tracey Coyne 32.06
210Brid Nolan 32.26
363Denise Fogarty 32.41Gneeveguilla AC
321Joanne Stoat 33.00n/a
422Eileen O Connell 33.25n/a
366Bernie McAuliffe 33.34n/a
427Caroline Lynch 33.34n/a
208Mary Conellan 33.3633.42
219Deirdre Coleman 35.55
218Caitriona Webb 36.12
220Michelle Creamer 36.29
373Mckella Daly 36.34n/a
372Ann Daly 36.59Gneeveguilla AC
331Niamh Cagney 37.01Muckross RC
416Alanna Grealy 38.14Muckross RC
339Alison Shaw 38.33n/a
437Ann O Donoghue 38.57Fit For Life
423Gabriel Dowling 39.09Nisus
419Nora Horgan 39.23Fit For Life
332Ellen Cagney 40.00Muckross RC
424Nora Flynn 40.04Fit For Life
306Leigh Huggard 41.15Muckross RC
307Neisha Clifton 41.15Muckross RC

Races this weekend in Munster...Sun 6th Dec 2009

As far as I know, the only race this weekend in Munster is the Feet First 5k in Killarney, Kerry. You can find a flyer for the series at this LINK.

See below the message from the organisers....
Rescheduled Race
Due to flooding in the Killarney National Park Feet First have resheduled the 3rd race in the Mizuno 5k Road Series which was scheduled for the 22nd of November to the 13th of December. Our race on the 6th of December will go ahead as planned next sunday at 11 am sharp.
The organisers would like to thank everyone who has participated so far and look forward to seeing large numbers at our final two races this December. They promise that there will be plenty of hot soup and hot tea available afterwards to all participants.

Kerry...Results of the Killorglin 'Jingle Run' 10k - Sat 28th Nov 2009

A total of 186 people took part in this tough 10k run in Killorglin in Kerry on Saturday, the 28th of November 2009. The full results are now available HERE