Tipperary...Results of the Clonmel Evening 4k race - Wed 9th Jan 2013

100 runners completed this 4k race evening race in Clonmel.

Place    Athlete's Name    Mins    Secs
1    Paudie O Keeffe    14:26
2    Fintan Rice    14:35
3    Larry Martin    14:58
6    Angela McCann    15:27
13    Johanna Lacy    16:29
33    Nicola Maunsell    17:50

The full results can be seen HERE

Fionnuala Britton nominated for European Athlete of the month of December

Fionnuala Britton has now been nominated for the top European Athlete for the month of December 2012. Considering that she retained her European Cross Country title, she deserves to win the award just as she did last year.

You can vote for Fionnuala at this link HERE

Kerry...Results of the Killarney Lions Club 5k - Mon 7th Jan 2013

Number First name Surname Time Place
80 Ed Murphy 17.32 1
22 Simon Mangan 17.33 2
1 Tommy O Brien 18.01 3
66 Stephen Mangan 18.24 4
99 Noel Curtin 18.27 5
29 Mike Brosnahan 18.44 6
54 Brendan Lynch 19.08 7
30 John O Leary 19.24 8
25 Seamus Murphy 19.43 9
44 Declan Murphy 19.5 10
4 Roland Rogers 19.58 11
48 Brian Redmond 20.26 12
7 Daniel McMahon 20.37 13
84 John Silver 20.57 14
76 Paul Nagle 21.12 15
55 Michael O Connor 21.15 16
95 Kevin Smith 21.21 17
53 Ed Duggan 21.25 18
101 Derry Doyle 21.29 19
68 Dylan Brennan 21.31 20
31 Alison Kirwan 21.4 21
17 Matt O Connor 21.45 22
8 Eamonn Groves 21.47 23
108 Peter Murray 21.58 24
27 David Lynch 22.03 25
97 Donie Kelliher 22.08 26
45 Stephen Griffin 22.09 27
112 James Barry 22.16 28
2 Darren Crowe 22.27 29
100 Michael Cahill 22.29 30
88 Denis McCarthy 22.39 31
86 Leigh Hewerdine 22.44 32
56 Mark Williams 22.46 33
96 Karen Smith 22.51 34
5 Aidan McCarthy 22.54 35
41 Flor O Mahony 23 36
70 Tadgh Gallivan 23.05 37
38 Orlaith Reidy 23.28 38
81 David O Keeffe 23.35 39
12 Oliver Collins 23.43 40
32 Tina Donovan 23.47 41
92 Cathriona O Shea 23.52 42
15 Michael Dineen 23.52 43
52 Diarmuid Griffin 23.52 44
13 Mick Casey 24.03 45
93 Miriam O Donnell 24.18 46
106 Denis Naughton 24.21 47
18 Brendan O Brien 24.25 48
105 John O Callaghan 24.55 49
110 Oisin Sheehan 24.59 50
109 Jane Sheehan 25.2 51
113 Kay O Connor 25.43 52
33 Matt Sweetman 25.44 53
19 Seamus O Brien 25.48 54
40 Niamh Masterson 25.54 55
57 Rory O Sullivan 26.17 56
39 Breda Mulryan 26.22 57
42 Annette McNeice 26.55 58
3 Finbar Casey 26.4 59
79 Helena Hanafin 26.45 60
47 Sean McCarthy 26.47 61
51 Thomas O Leary 26.52 62
89 Catriona O Callaghan 27.03 63
71 Brendan Brosnan 27.05 64
23 Stuart Graham 27.06 65
107 Brid Moriarty 27.24 66
43 Michael O Shea 27.26 67
50 Olivia Fitzgerald 27.33 68
63 Linda Mannix 27.58 69
60 Liz McGillicuddy 28.14 70
6 Ann Cahill 28.26 71
36 Micheal Prendiville 28.27 72
49 Lorraine Bowler 28.35 73
24 Catriona Kelly 28.36 74
35 Ita Prendiville 28.56 75
16 Caroline Dineen 29.12 76
98 Siobhan Kelleher 29.15 77
21 Jackie Murphy 29.32 78
69 Denis Brosnan 29.35 79
9 Mandy Moynihan 29.47 80
78 Mike Furlong 29.51 81
102 Niamh O Reilly 30.06 82
26 Norma Brosnahan 30.29 83
85 John Ivory 30.29 84
103 Sheila Daly 31.01 85
87 Lucy O Connell 31.14 86
67 Abina O Sullivan 31.16 87
58 Bernie McAuliffe 31.42 88
82 Hazel Galvin 31.42 89
111 Noreen O Sullivan 32.11 90
34 Caroline Sweetman 32.14 91
74 Sharon O Connor 32.14 92
73 Donna Morgan 32.25 93
61 Sabrina Lucey 32.35 94
83 David Gleeson 32.44 95
46 Emer Furlong 33.00 96
20 Annette O Donoghue 33.13 97
37 Eileen O Leary 33.13 98
11 Gerardina Harnett 33.37 99
14 Pauline Casey 33.46 100
10 Sarah O Sullivan 33.47 101
28 Tracy Lyne 33.47 102
59 Niamh Williams 33.48 103
62 Tina O Donoghue 33.48 104
104 Margaret O Sullivan 35.39 105
64 Mairead Power 35.48 106
65 Kathleen Murnane 35.48 107
94 Sinead Sugrue 36.04 108
72 Andrew Duggan 36.3 109
91 Deirdre O Callaghan 36.46 110
90 Eamonn O Callaghan 36.46 111
77 Patricia Coveney 37.03 112
75 Laura Furlong 40.24 113

Waterford...Results of the Seafield NS 10k Fun Run - Tues 1st Jan 2013

Seafield N.S. 10k Fun Run...Bonmahon...1st Jan 2013             
    
1st    35:41:00    Miles Gibbons        1st M
2nd    36:48:00    Paul Gibbons        2nd M
3rd    38:14:00    Noel Murphy        3rd M
4th    39:17:00    Kevin Malone       
5th    39:55:00    Angel Mc Cann        1st F
6th    39:56:00    Barry Lamb       
7th    39:57:00    David Kenneally       
8th    40:34:00    Sylvia Malone        2nd F
9th    41:27:00    Gary Mc Cormac       
10th    41:47:00    Dermot Power       
11th    41:53:00    Pat Nolan       
12th    42:37:00    Siobhan Boylan        3rd F
13th    42:55:00    Peter Murphy       
14th    42:58:00    Jamie O'Keeffe       
15th    43:00:00    Brian O'Callaghan       
16th    43:54:00    James Denn       
17th    44:00:00    Kieran Roche       
18th    44:09:00    Johanna Lacey       
19th    44:24:00    John Roche       
20th    44:44:00    Richard Hayes       
21st    44:58:00    Eoin Mc Elduff       
22nd    45:08:00    Anthony Dwyer       
23rd    45:45:00    Jimmy Connors       
24th    45:52:00    Paul Murray       
25th    46:48:00    Ciaran Buckley       
26th    47:14:00    Tom Brennan       
27th    47:15:00    Tomas Caulfield       
28th    48:32:00    Brian Smith       
29th    49:14:00    Melissa Brennan       
30th    49:49:00    Nicola Munsell       
31st    50:17:00    Irene Clarke       
32nd    50:29:00    Claire Gibbons       
33rd    51:22:00    Siobhan Rockett       
34th    51:22:00    Deirdre Keane       
35th    52:14:00    Ciaran Hearne       
36th    52:21:00    Aislinn Keane       
37th    52:21:00    Donal Hegenay       
38th    52:36:00    Ger Murphy       
39th    53:25:00    Paula Kiely       
40th    53:36:00    Ultan Brady       
41st    54:07:00    Michael Mc Carthy       
42nd    55:01:00    Eugene Lambert       
43rd    55:02:00    Hillary O' Connell       
44th    55:08:00    Lorraine Kennedy       
45th    56:43:00           
46th    56:56:00    Danielle Hegarty       
47th    56:57:00    Des Mc Carthy       
48th    59:37:00    Adain Greene       
49th    59:59:00    Orna Power       
50th    64:41:00    Susan Kelly       
51st    65:21:00    Aine Cusack       

Tipperary...Clonmel 4k Evening Races - Every Wed - 9th Jan to 13th Feb 2013

Clonmel AC are continuing their 4k evening series of races on Wednesday evening, the 9th of January 2013 at 7pm. They continue every Wednesday evening until the 13th of February.

Directions........The 4k loop is located at the east side of Clonmel...

Race entries and start/finish are at Brothers of Charity car park, Silversprings, on the L3218 St.Patrick's Road, near the Moangarrif Roundabout....

The race itself is two laps of the N24 road, Davis Road, St Patrick's Road, mostly on the footpath/hard-shoulder, with all right-hand turns. A few slight rises and falls, but nothing difficult.

Each night there is a different race format, mainly predict your own time (individual and team) as well as a Lucky Dip race based on finishing positions. The main emphasis is that everyone participates at their own pace and all have a chance of winning.

Athletics Ireland looking for volunteers for Euro champs in June

Athletics Ireland Looking for volunteers for the European Athletics Team Championships 1st League in June

The LOC for the European Athletics Team Championships 1st League invites applications from Athletics Ireland members to fill the following volunteer positions:
1. Meet and greet personnel – located at Dublin Airport and will work with incoming teams.
2. Team attachés - will work with visiting team.
3. Drivers – Located at Morton Stadium, to be available to drive guests to various locations.
4. Hostesses – Located at Morton Stadium and will work in the trophy and hospitality areas.
5. Stewards – located in Morton Stadium and will work on various stewarding details within competition area.

Criteria
• Minimum age: 18 years
• Full drivers licence applies to option 3 only
• Available Thursday 20th – Sunday 23rd June 2013
• Linguistics skills would be an advantage for options 1 & 2 above
• Response date: 28th February 2013
• Training will be provided

If you are interested in participating in this exciting project please email marketing@athleticsireland.ie

The closing date for applications will be the 28th of February 2013.

Polls for the best races in Munster in 2012

There are now several polls open on the Running in Cork website for the best races of 2012.

The polls are for the best 5k, 4 mile, 5 mile and 10k race in Cork and the best 10 mile, Half-Marathon and Marathon in Munster in 2012.

To vote, go to the Running in Cork site and look on the right hand side. Polls close towards the end of January.

Results of the Munster Senior and Masters Indoor Champs...Sun 6th Jan 2012

The Munster Senior, U23 and Masters Indoor Championships were held in Nenagh, Tipperary on Sunday, the 6th of Jan 2013.

The results can be seen HERE

Elite entries for the John Treacy Dungarvan 10 mile road race...

Elite entries will be accepted up to Friday 18th January the standards set down are Men 55 minutes and Ladies 60 Minutes. These times must have been posted within the last 3 years. Proof of these qualifying times may be required.

The John Treacy Dungarvan 10 mile road race will start at 1pm on Sunday, the 27th of January 2013.

More details on the race website... http://www.dungarvan10mile.org/

Race Notice...Kenmare 10k Bridge Run - Sat 9th Feb 2013

This race was held for the first time in Feb 2012 and it got a great turnout. It is also one of the few road races actually held in South Kerry. Last year's results HERE

Kerry...Results of the Beaufort 10k road race - Tues 1st Jan 2013

A total of 139 runners turned out for the annual Beaufort 10k road race near Killarney, Co.Kerry.

Place    Name    Category    Club    Male    Female    time
1    Brian Murphy    S    Iveragh    M        00:33:22
2    Donal Coffey    S    Leevale    M        00:33:38
3    John Barrett    S    G/guilla    M        00:34:05
18    Anna O'Neill    O40    Doheny's        F    00:39:51
23    Catriona Barry    O40    Farranfore        F    00:40:48
25    Deirdre Nagle    S    Eagle, Cork        F    00:40:56

The full results can be found HERE

Dungarvan Evening League...Every Wed 9th Jan to 20th Feb 2013

West Waterford AC hold a winter league in the town of Dungarvan every winter. Now in it's 19th year, the race has featured before on the Nationwide programme on RTE 1. The remaining races in the league are on Wednesday evenings at 7:20pm on the 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th of January and the 6th, 13th and 20th of February.

On each night, they have a choice of two routes....a short 2.5 mile route and a longer 5.7 mile route.

These runs are suitable for runners of all abilities, especially those starting out. Registration is at the Dungarvan Sports Centre.

Details from the organisers....
19th ANNUAL ALLROUNDER SPORTS WINTER LEAGUE
You may choose between the short route which is 2.5 miles and the long route which is 5.75 miles. Naturally we would encourage all newcomers to running to opt for the short route and then if they feel comfortable with that they may then move to the long run. We will be at the centre from 6.45 p.m. onwards for registration so get there in plenty of time for the first night as the clock will start at 7.20 pm sharp. At 7.20 when everyone has their number which must be worn on the front of your reflective bib, the clock will start and all runners will be starting together for the first night. Our advice to you for the first night is not to go off too fast, just concentrate on your own run and if you have never ran before just jog a bit and walk a bit and before you know it you will have finished. The aim is to improve a little each week. Even if you can’t make tonight just come along any night that you can, it’s never too late to join.

If you already have a number then when you arrive at the centre tonight go upstairs and register at the desk on the right. The fee will be €2 for members of West Waterford and €3 for non-members. When you have registered go down into the hall and when called head out to the front door. All those doing the short route will start together for the first night as will all those doing the long route. Don’t forget to bring your number with you tonight and to wear your reflective bib, luminous jackets are not enough they MUST be reflective, they can be bought in the All-Rounder and runners will not be permitted to run without a proper reflective bib, no exceptions.

For those who have yet to register, aim to be at the centre before 7 as there will be plenty looking to register. Go upstairs and go to the desk on the left. You must fill out a form with your details and you will be issued with your number which you wear every night of the league. The fee will be €7 for members of West Waterford and €8 for non-members and from then on it will just be €2 or €3, depending on whether you are a member or not.

WINTER LEAGUE RULES FOR ALL RUNNERS
1.      All runners must wear reflective bibs, luminous jackets or tops are not sufficient for running in the dark. It is part of the club’s health and safety policy that all runners wear reflective gear so please obey this rule. Proper reflective bibs can be bought at the All-Rounder shop and we will be strictly reinforcing this rule.
2.      You must wear your number at the front of your bib as your number will be recorded as you cross the line and we can then work out your time. Please pin your number either above or below the reflective strip on your bib, pinning your number on the reflective strip will mean that you will not be visible to traffic.
3.      Watches, headphones, ipods or MP3 players are strictly forbidden. You must be able to hear the instructions of the stewards and you also need to be able to hear the traffic from all directions, there will be no exceptions to this rule. Stewards will take note of your number and we will know who you are, please don’t let this happen.
4.      You must register each week upstairs at the desk on the right with the proper fee.
5.      When you reach the finish line, just cross the line and stay in position. Your number must be recorded twice so please stay in position until you reach the stairs at the back of the centre.
6.      A box will be available for you to leave your keys in while you run and your keys will be available for collection at the top of the stairs after you finish your run-keys are left at your own risk and no responsibility will be accepted for misplaced keys.
7.      You may change from the short route to the long route and vice-versa as long as you tell us; we will issue with a new number but please let us know as it will distort the results otherwise.
8.      Keep an eye out in the weekly papers for regular updates on the league especially regarding starting times which will vary from week to week so we will keep you informed via the weekly papers as well as on our own website www.westwaterfordathletics.org
9.       From week 2 onwards, everyone will have different starting times and you must go at the time given for you. Please respect that with over 300 runners at any given night that everyone must go at their allotted time.

PARKING
There are ample parking spaces available at Scanlon’s yard, Strand Street and also at the look out. Each of these is only a short distance from the sports centre. We also ask that you refrain from parking in front of anyone’s house.

Schedule for the Munster Indoor Championships...Sun 6th Jan 2012

The Munster Junior, U23, Senior and Masters Indoor Championships take place in Nenagh, Co.Tipperary on Sunday, the 6th of January. The schedule can be seen below...

Athletics Ireland announce coaching courses and workshops for Jan to May in Munster...

Athletics Ireland have recently announced a series of workshops and coaching courses for the counties of Cork, Kerry. Limerick and Tipperary.

The workshops include Sports Psychology, Strength & Conditioning, Hurdles, Sprints, Throws, Turbo Javelin, Shot Putt, Long & Triple Jump, Discus and Hammer. The fee's are normally very low and you just turn up on the day.

The coaching courses might be of interest to members of athletic clubs. There are Assistant Coach, Athletics Leader and Level 1 Coaching courses on offer.

For further details contact RDO Steven Macklin at 0876335565 or e-mail steven@athleticsireland.ie

The list of courses from January to May can be seen HERE

Waterford...Results of the Dungarvan Evening League - Wed 2nd Jan 2013

This was the first race after the Christmas break. This will now continue every Wednesday evening until the 20th of February.

Results.....Short Course....Long Course

Traffic to the Running in Munster site way up in 2012

Now that we've moved into 2013, I had a look at the traffic figures for the Running in Munster site for last year. In 2011, the site got 80,543 hits. In 2012, that was up an impressive 53% to 123,385 hits for the year.

In monthly terms, it went on average from 6,712 hits per month in 2011 to 10,282 hits per month in 2012. In terms of size, it is probably the second largest running related website now in Munster after the Running in Cork site which has about 40,000 hits per month.

In terms of page views, the Running in Munster site got 199,167 in 2012.

Clare,,,Results of the Farnore Burren 10k Fun Run - Sat 29th Dec 2012

On Saturday, 29 December, 32 participants completed the Fanore Burren 10k fun run.

First 10 men
1. James Hynes, Ballyvaughan (46 mins)
2. James Raleigh, Corofin (47 mins)
3. Brian Kearney, Crusheen (49 mins)
Declan Browne, Kilballygorman (49 mins)
5. Niall Mathews, Dublin (51 mins)
Patrick O’Rourke, Ennistymon (51 mins)
Darragh Killeen, Ennis (51 mins)
8. Joe Crosse, Ennistymon (52 mins)
9. Alan Tobin, Ashbourne, Co. Meath (54 mins)
Gerard Finucane, Ennis (54 mins)

First five women
1. Tricia Crosse, Ennistymon (52 mins)
2. Niamh Kelly, Cooraclare (58 mins)
3. Sharon Lee, Gort (1 hr 9 mins)
Marie Kerin, Ballina, Co. Tipperary (1 hr 9 mins)
5. Michelle McDonald, Ashbourne, Co. Meath (1 hr 12 mins)

Waterford...Photos of the Jolly Jaunt 5 mile - Wed 26th Dec 2012

Despite the poor weather, there was a good turnout for this charity 5 mile run in Dungarvan over the Christmas period. Some €1,800 was raised for a cancer charity.

Photo by John Coleman

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

Limerick...Results of the Ballylanders 10k Fun Run - Sun 30th Dec 2012

Please note that these are the only results available.

Times of First 10 in the 10k run are as follows:
1st Mike Cunningham (No.15) 37:10,
2nd Stuart Moloney (No.4) 38:29,
3rd Mark Daly (No.9) 39:30,
4th Michael Murphy (No.51) 40:26,
5th Tom Blackburn (No.) 41:01,
6th Liam Sheehy (No.6) 46:20,
7th Mike Hayes (No.11) 46:26,
8th Mike Cussan (No.52) 46:50,
9th James Kirby (No.59) 47:38,
10th Thomas O Callaghan (No.1) 48:12.

First Lady home was Catherine O Sullivan 49.26

Launch of the 2013 Cork City Marathon...

At the launch of the Cork City Marathon in City Hall recently, Olympic athletes Rob and Marian Heffernan were announced as ambassadors of the Cork City Marathon, which this year takes place on Bank Holiday Monday June 3rd 2013.

Speaking at the launch, Ireland’s highest placed athlete in track and field at the London Olympics 2012, said that the Marathon is a chance to get involved in one of the biggest sporting events in Cork and the best New Year’s resolution anyone can make. “Signing up to do the Cork City Marathon is the perfect New Year’s resolution, whether you run, walk or jog it, the race is accessible to everyone. Now is the time to get started, get out for a walk and build up your fitness gradually. I’m confident that anyone who sets their mind to it can achieve a medal on June 3 rd”, he said.

His wife Marian added “We’re delighted to come on board with the Cork City Marathon for 2013, it’s a wonderful event that encourages health and fitness. The buzz around the city on marathon day is something truly unique and we think everyone should experience crossing that finishing line at least once in their life”.

Lord Mayor Cllr. John Buttimer said at the launch, “The marathon is a huge boost to Cork City over the Bank Holiday Weekend as it attracts local, national and international visitors to our city. It places Cork on the map as a primary destination, not just for runners, but holidaymakers, visitors and locals who are all looking for a
fun filled weekend.”

“This is going to be a great weekend for Cork. We are looking forward to even more people getting involved this year by running it themselves or coming out to support
the athletes.” said Jim O’Donovan, Race Director, Cork City Marathon.

The Cork City Marathon kicks off on Patrick Street at 9am sharp on Bank Holiday Monday, June 3rd. It will touch the four points of Cork from North to South, East toWest to include Blackpool, Blackrock, Bishopstown and The Lough. Runners have the option of running the full 26.2miles marathon distance individually, a half marathon distance of 13.1 miles, or they can run a leg with a relay team.

The ‘Marathon for Everyone’, encourages individuals of all levels and abilities to get involved – from first timers to professional athletes, for charity or a sense of personal achievement. It is supported by Cork City Council which is committed to growing the event which is quickly becoming one of the major events in the Irish sporting calendar.

Entry forms and full details are available online at www.corkcitymarathon.ie