Limerick...Results of the Pallasgreen 10km road race - Fri 16th Aug 2013

The Pallasgreen 10 km road race in E.Limerick was held on Friday, the 16th of August 2013 and attracted a field of 109 runners. This was the 5th race of 7 in the ongoing Ballyhoura Limerick Series.

1    Michael Shannon    33.27    M/S    St Johns   
2    Julios Cesar    33.38    M/35    Killmurry aibrecan
3    Declan Moore    34.37    M/S    Bilboa AC   
13    Dymphna Ryan     37.40    F/s    Dundrum AC
..     Marie Fitzgibbon   40:19
32    Loretto Duggan    43.13    F/40    Kilmurry ibrician AC

The full results can be seen HERE

Race notice...Galbally 5 mile road race - Sat 24th Aug 2013

The 6th race of 7 in the Ballyhoura Limerick Series is coming up next Saturday, the 24th of August with the Galbally 5 mile road race in SE Limerick.

From the organisers....The Galbally 5mile road race is the 6th run in the Ballyhoura series.The reg will take place in the Galbally Rugby club,from 6pm on 24th August. Walkers €5 & runners €10. The walk starts  at 6.30pm while the run starts at 7pm. There is plenty space for parking at the Rugby Club. There will be refreshments after the race and a prize giving with cash prizes for the first 3men and the first 3 women with prizes in all catagories.The course has been measured by a Jones counter and has an Athletics Ireland permit.

Enquiries to Anne Coughlan 0872234081 or Tom Blackburn 0876994976.

This is the first official running of this race and it is organised by Mooreabbey Milers AC who are based in the Glen of Aherlow. This area has a long history of running and athletics with one of the most famous athletes being Jim Fahey. A monument to him is erected at the southern entrance to the village.

The race is being held on the weekend of the Galbally Gathering from 23rd to the 25th August so there will be loads to do. If people are interested in making a night of it, there is a carnival as well as several other events.

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

Jim Fahy...The Irish Kangaroo...1880 to 1958

In the village of Galbally in SE Limerick, there is a monument dedicated to the Irish athlete Jim Fahy.


This short article tells the story of who he was...

Jim Fahy, world champion of the three jumps, was born in Galbally, Co.Limerick in 1880. He lived with his aunt on a farm, an ordinary life until, at the age of 18; he jumped, without shoes, against the renowned champion, Chandler, in Cork and won. His performance was recorded as 37 ft 4 ins. This was the beginning of an athletic career which was to lead him to break the world record at Calumet Park, Chicago and become an Olympic champion. That day he cleared 40 ft 3 ins in three jumps.

After his initial success in Cork, Jim competed as a standing jumper whenever possible and usually won. Jumping from a stationary position and thus transforming concentrated power into action is a natural Celtic gift at which he excelled. It is said that he didn’t formally train in those days, or worry in any way about his diet... he just went along to meetings where the three standing jumps were on the programme and simply jumped further than anyone else.

At the Olympic Games in 1906 in Athens Jim broke the world record for 3 standing broad jumps and won the crown for the single broad jump. He also represented Ireland by taking part in the games in Stockholm, Rome and Paris.

In 1908 Jim moved to Chicago where he continued his athletic success. He was granted membership of the Illinois club and competed for several years without being beaten. Another peak of his career came when he broke the world record in 1923.  In addition to his performances as a jumper he was a lifelong supporter of the G.A.A. and was involved with the organisation of Gaelic games in Chicago. He personally welcomed and hosted the Tipperary Hurlers when they played and won in Chicago in 1926.

In spite of his relocation to Chicago, Jim returned home many times and it is said that his heart always remained in Galbally. He married a lady from North Tipperary and they had one son who joined the priesthood. In addition to his sporting legacy, Jim inspired great affection and respect, and was known as a good family man, friend and Christian.

Waterford...Results of the Liz Hayes Memorial 5 mile fun run - Fri 16th Aug 2013

A total of 99 people took part in this 5 mile fun run in Ballyduff near Kilmeaden in Co.Waterford

Place    Last Name    First Name Gun Time   Pace Category    Club   
1    QUINLAN    TONY  28:57  5:47/M    SM    Waterford Athletic Club   
2    SCOLLARD    PJ  29:09  5:50/M    SM    Waterford Athletic Club   
3    BENNETT    TOM  29:12  5:50/M    SM    Carrick on Suir   
11    MAHONY    JOAN   33:03  6:37/M    SF    Waterford Athletic Club   
18    TIDESWELL    KEELEY   34:46  6:57/M    SF    Clonmel A/C   
22    UI MHUIRTHE    UNA  35:04  7:01/M    F50    None   

The full results can be seen HERE

Tipperary...Results of the Clonmel Half-Marathon - Sun 18th Aug 2013

A record 503 runners took part in this year's Boston Scientific Half-Marathon in Clonmel, Co.Tipperary. After a bumpy start in 2010 which probably resulted in no growth in 2011, the numbers have grown since then with a 27% improvement in 2012 and a 25% jump this year.

1    Raivis Zakis    West Waterford Athletic Club    Men 0/40    01:10:51    01:10:49
2    Michael Shannon    St John's Clare    Senior Men    01:11:02    01:11:01
3    Brian Murphy    Carrick on Suir Road runners    Senior Men    01:12:34    01:12:34
4    Michael Morgan    St Finbarrs Athletic Club    Senior Men    01:13:04    01:13:04
5    Trevor Power    Waterford Athletic Club    Senior Men    01:14:16    01:14:15
18    Angela McCann    Clonmel Athletic Club    Ladies 0/40    01:21:35    01:21:34
27    Martina O'Dwyer    Carrick on Suir Road runners    Ladies 0/40    01:24:27    01:24:24
42    Dymphna Ryan    Dundrum Athletic Club    Ladies 0/35    01:26:12    01:26:09
70    Phyllis Flynn    England    Ladies 0/50    01:29:51    01:29:49
77    Aoife Quigley    Crusaders Athletic Club    Senior Ladies    01:30:29    01:30:27

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...(Updated 20th Aug)
1) John Coleman has a gallery of photos on his Facebook page HERE
2) Clonmel AC have a gallery on their Facebook page HERE
3) Tipperary Photographs have a gallery HERE

Kerry...Results of the Rose of Tralee 10k run - Sun 18th Aug 2013

1 Roger BARRETT    32:35      Senior    Male   
2 Arthur FITZGERALD    33:14    Senior    Male    Farranfore A.c.
3 Ed MURPHY    34:19    Senior    Male   
1 Laura CROWE    35:31    Senior    Female   
2 Niamh OSULLIVAN    38:26    50-54    Female   
3 Caitriona BARRY    41:10    40-44    Female     

The full results can be seen HERE

Limerick...Results of the Curraghchase 10k race - Sat 17th Aug 2013

A total of 296 people took part in this year race, a drop of 21% on last year's figure of 377.

1 Padraig McMorrow male 36:28
2 Eoin Hannon male 37:15
3 Michal Rejmer male 37:40
8 Veronica Colleran female 39:54
31 Liz Glover female 47:09
45 Breeda Lynch female 48:23

The full results can be seen HERE

Clare...Results of the Kilmurry 10k road race & 5k fun run - Fri 9th Aug 2013

The Kilmurry 10 km road race and 5 km fun run/walk was held on Friday, the 9th of August. A total of 118 people took part...66 in the 10 km race and 52 in the 5k fun run.

1  33:15 JULIO CESAR F CASTRO,  Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare M
2  35:42 OLIVER MC INERNEY,  Ennis Triathlon Club M
4  39:45 JOHN FERRIS,  Dooneen A. C. M 03:58.5 52 4
3  37:09 SINEAD JENNINGS,  Donore Harriers A. C. F
5  39:59 SHARON RYNNE,  Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare F
10  45:45 ANNE MURRAY,  Flagmount F

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) A gallery of photos taken by James Sexton can be seen HERE

Clare...Results of the Tulla AC 5 mile road race - Sun 11th Aug 2013

A total of 73 people took part in the Tulla AC 5 mile road race in Co.Clare on Sunday, the 11th of Aug 2013.

1 27.16 James Liddane    Senior    Sixmilebridge
2 28.25 Oliver McInerney    Senior    O'Callaghan's Mills
3 31.00 Brian Sexton    Senior    Lahinch
4 31.17 Veronica Colleran    Senior    Ennis
14 36.00 Carmel MacDomhnaill    O/55    Newcastle West
18 37.28 Claire Cahir    Senior    Ennis

The full results can be seen HERE

Kerry...Results of the Ballyferriter 10k fun run - Sat 17th Aug 2013

80 people took part in this 10k fun run in Ballyferriter on the Dingle Peninsula.

1 Peadar O Cathasaigh     38:10    Senior    Male
2 Donagh MCGRATH     39:17    Senior    Male
3 Derek Waters     40:08    Senior    Male
1 Fionnuala Desmond (ni Chonchuir)     43:24    Senior    Female
2 Niamh Garvey     43:51    Senior    Female
3 Kate Carmody     46:21    Senior    Female

The full results can be seen HERE

Event notice...Dingle Half and full Marathon - Sat 7th Sept 2013

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.

From the organisers........
All participants get a quality finishers top and medal. Goody bag, BBQ, after party. Pasta party the night before.
Entertainment on route.
Race packs including number and chip timing sent direct to your door the week of the race.
Water every 3 miles.
Bananas on mile 9.
Bananas, Lucozade sport and gels on mile 21
Over 2500 participants expected.
Closing date for entry August 28th.
5th year running.
Very well organised and hugely successful event.
Pacers half  1.45, 2.00, 2.15
Pacers full 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/

Entry limit for Clonmel Half-Marathon extended...

The entry limit for the Clonmel Half-Marathon has now been extended from 500 to 600.

From Clonmel AC...We are delighted with the entries for this year's event. So much so that we have decided that due to the great interest at local level, we have increased the number of entries to this year’s event to 600. We will be taking entries online up until 11 0 clock on Saturday night as well as entries at the Race Headquarters (LIT Campus) on Saturday from 2.30 to 5pm and on Sunday morning from 8 to 10am. All 600 entrants will be guaranteed a top quality Performance T Shirt as well as a Goody Bag of Refreshments.

Once again we are very grateful to Boston Scientific for their generous sponsorship. This year we have put together a great package.
-Customised High Performance Shirt
-Chip Timing
-Refreshments
-Water stations at approx every 3 miles
-Post Race Refreshments

You can enter online HERE

Kerry...Results of the Knocknagoshel 5k fun run - Sun 11th Aug 2013

1 Ed Murphy SM 16:47
2 Arthur Fitzgerald    SM 16:48
3 John Barrett SM 17:34
24 Julie Ann Russell SF 22:27
30 Gillian O Sullivan SF 23:34
34 Tina Donovan O40F 24:10    

The results can be seen HERE

Waterford...Results of the Ardmore 5 mile road race - Fri 9th Aug 2013

The 10th and final race in the Ger Wyley Sports / SKINS series was held on Friday the 9th of August 2013. The An Tobar Ardmore 5 mile road race attracted a field of 157 runners, a 12% increase on last year.

The mens race was won by Philip Harty in a time of 24:30, breaking the old course record by 5 seconds.

Philip Harty            West Waterford AC               24.30
Raivis Zakis            West Waterford AC               25.16
James Ledingham West Waterford AC               25.34
Junior: Alan Slattery   Waterford AC                    30.02

Tony Ryan presents the Veronica Ryan memorial cup to Philip Harty, the winner of the An Tobar sponsored Ardmore 5 mile road race. Also pictured are Brian Murphy 4th  Raivis Zakis 2nd and James Ledingham 3rd

Leo: Brian Murphy / Taurus: Kevin Kenneally / Aquarius: Sean Stilwell / Scorpio: Sean Caulfield / Virgo: Nicky Connolly / Sagittarius: Padraig Healy / Capricorn: Peter Duggan / Cancer: Yevgeniy Chizhikov / Gemini: Alan Cullen / Pisces: Joe Kelly / Aries: Brendan Aspel / Libra: Davie Murphy

LADIES RESULTS
Nolliag O’ Neill                Leevale         30.40
Corinna Walsh           West Waterford  31.27
Joan Mahony                     Waterford               32.16
Junior  Sarah Wyley             West Waterford  42.32

Matt Faherty presents the Noel Faherty memorial cup to the Ladies winner of the An Tobar Ardmore 5 last Friday evening Nollaig O'Neill. Also pictured are Joan Mahony 3rd and Corinna Walsh 2nd

Taurus: Moyra Morrissey / Aquarius: Agnes Murphy / Scorpio: Aine Moore / Virgo: Libby McGinn Murphy / Sagittarius: Anna Rogowska / Capricorn: Sandra Prendergast / Cancer: Ger Houlihan / Gemini: Bernie Prendergast / Pisces: Kathleen Quinn / Aries: Onra Power / Libra: Liz Nolan

Results...The full results can be seen HERE

Race notice...Charleville Half-Marathon - Sun 22nd Sept 2013

The Charleville Half-Marathon is coming up on Sunday, the 22nd of September and it is widely recognised as being one of the fastest courses in the country.

It is also the 7th race of 7 in the ongoing Ballyhoura Cork race series.

Please note that the closing date for the cheapest entries is Thursday night, the 15th of August.

The entry fees are as follows…
€35 Early Bird Individual Entry Fee until August 15th
€40 Individual Entry Fee after August 16th until September 9th @ 1pm
€45 Late Entry Fee from Sept 9th @ 1pm until Sept. 21st @ 3pm online

Special Hotel Entry Fee @ Charleville Park Hotel of €40 on Saturday 21st Sept from 3pm to 9pm

No Race Day entry available in 2013.

You can enter online for the Half-Marathon here until the 21st September http://www.charlevillehalf.com/registration/

You can see a preview of the course HERE

Race notice...Pallasgreen 10 km road race - Fri 16th Aug 2013

The 5th race of 7 in the current Ballyhoura Limerick Race Series is coming up on Friday, the 16th of August with the Pallasgreen 10 km. The race starts at 8pm.

Pallasgreen is on the N24 road between Limerick City and Tipperary town and is very easy to get to.

Registration and prize giving is at the local community hall...

From the organisers........The Ballyhoura Season continues on Friday night as Pallasgreen is the 5th race in the series this is a 10k road race starting on the main road with one loop and finishes just outside the GAA field. 

The race is known as the Eddie Murphy Memorial and The Paddy Ryan Memorial Run are and combined under the Ballyhoura Limerick Race Series.This is a great course and promises to be a great event on the night.

Registration on the night is in the Community Centre from 6.30pm and the race starts at 8pm.
Entry fee is €10 for Runners and €5 for Walkers. 

Prizes are as follows: The Paddy Ryan memorial cup will be presented to the 1st Male and Female finisher. And then 2nd & 3rd prizes. There will be a prize for the first youngest competitor home and the Eddie Murphy Memorial Plaque will be presented to the first local winner.

There will be changing facilities in the Community Centre for all who wish to use them.

Refreshments will be in the Community Centre after as well as the prize giving, all are welcome.

Preview....More info about the course can be seen HERE

Race notice...Ardmore 5 mile road race - Fri 9th Aug 2013

The tenth and final race in the Ger Wyley Sports/SKINS Summer Series is coming on Friday, the 9th of August at 7:30pm.


Notes from the organisers...West Waterford AC...
The final race of the summer series is almost upon us with the tenth and final race taking place on Friday night, August 9th at 7.30 pm, the 18th annual “An Tobar” Ardmore 5. Entries for the race will be taken at the GAA centre in Ardmore. The entry fee is just 5 euro (where would you get it) and the presentation of prizes along with refreshments will take place in “An Tobar”, courtesy of our race sponsor. Along with the prizes for the race the overall summer series presentation will take place and the Michael Hogan memorial cup will be presented to this year’s series winner.

PRIZE CATEGORIES
At West Waterford AC we like to spread around the prizes as much as possible and so this race has a different prize policy to other races. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female athletes and after that prizes will be awarded to the first male and female athletes in each of the star signs. When registering for the race, all athletes will be asked to declare their star sign and when the results are made out, the first female and male in each of the star signs will get a prize. Also on the night the Men’s winner of the race will be presented with the Veronica Ryan memorial cup and the Ladies winner will receive the Noel Faherty memorial cup also.

SUMMER SERIES VOUCHERS
As Ardmore is the final race in the series, the vouchers for all those that have entered the series and are eligible will be presented on the night.  Anyone who has run any 5 of the ten races will automatically receive a 30 euro voucher and anyone who has run all ten races will be awarded a special gift, thanks to our very generous sponsors Ger Wyley Sports and SKINS

Ardmore is located just off the N25 Cork to Dungarvan road and is within easy easy to runners in both Cork and Waterford. (Just look for the signposts for the R673 road to Ardmore)

Entries will be taken at the local GAA grounds which is just north of Ardmore. Please note that the start line is about 1 km away so leave plenty of time to enter and to get to the start of the race.

Preview...A full preview of the race with maps, directions, photos, etc can be seen HERE

Limerick...Results of the Knockainey Village Fair 10k fun run - Sat 29th June 2013

Knockainey Village Fair 10K    Village Fair 10K June 29th 2013   
    
Position    Name    Time    Gender
1    Gary Egan      Kilfinane AC    38.10    M
2    Donnacha Enright    Kilfinane AC    40.35    M
3    Paul Ryan     Kilfinane AC    41.43    M
4    Lorna Davey-Fitzgerald     Mallow AC    41.58    F
5    John Harnett    Knockainey    43.35    M
6    Kevin Barry   Kilballyowen    44.35    M
7    Pat O Connell   Knockainey    45.57    M
8    Stephen Murphy    Bruff    46.04    M
9    John Carew   Lough Gur    47.15    M
10    Shane Hogan   Knockainey    49.40    M
11    Daniel Linehan    49.45    M
12    Lisa Finn    Knockainey    50.50    F
13    Ben Begley   Kilfinane AC    53.13    M
14    Donnacha Cleary   Knockainey    53.32    M
15    Tracey O Sullivan    Kilmallock    53.32    F
16    Fiona Neenan    Athlacca    54.41    F
17    Fiona Burke    Knockainey    54.54    F
18    H. Murphy    Bruff    57.35    F
19    Freda Carr   Hospital    57.38    F
20    Robert Creed   Kilfinane AC    57.48    M

Kerry...Results of the Annascaul 5k & 10k fun runs - Sat 3rd Aug 2013

Two fun runs over approximately 5 km and 10 km were held in Annascaul, West Kerry on Saturday, the 3rd of August 2013. There were 93 in the 5k fun run with 81 in the 10k.

5k fun run
1    John BARRETT    20:14    1    Male    1
3    Timon CROSSKOPF    26:22    2    Male    2
5    Morgan OREGAN    26:42    3    Male    3
2    Michelle KENNEDY    26:16    1    Female    1
4    Eileen EGAN    26:26    2    Female    2
6    Michelle BARRY    27:04     3    Female    3

10k fun run
1    Louis RYLE    41:06    1    Male    1
2    Mickie REILLY    42:27    2    Male    2
3    A CURRAN    42:58    3    Male    3
23    Kerrie Anne MOONEY    51:50    1    Female    1
30   Julie MAGUIRE    54:16    2    Female    2
34    Neasa MISTEAL    54:36     3    Female    3

The full results can be seen HERE

Kerry...Results of the Kilgobnet 4 mile road race - Fri 2nd Aug 2013

Kilgobnet 4 mile road race...Organised by Star of the Laune...Report...The 24th Annual Kilgobnet 4 mile roadrace/walk took place on Friday evening 8pm in Kilgobnet Beaufort, up to 80 took part with 55 runners which was down a bit from last year. The race was won by Ed Murphy (G/gullia) in 22:28 with Robert Purcell (G/gullia) 2nd 22:37 and Fiachra Clifford (Star of the Laune)a great 3rd in 23:25(Fiachra is still only a junior). Laura Hallissey (Kenmare) was first Lady in 26:45, 2nd Niamh Clifford (Star of the Laune) in 27:35 ,3rd Michelle Hoare (Tralee) 28:35.

Place   Name                 Club          No   Time
1   Ed Murphy                  Gneevegullia AC   186    22:28
2   Robert Purcell             G/gullia  147    22:37
3   Fiachra Clifford           Star Of The Laune AC    181    23:25
4   Robert Purcell jnr        G/gullia  146    23:35
5   Thomas Bubendorfer  STOL     182   23:42
6   Brendan Lynch            G/gullia  190   23:45
7   Verners Tess               FarranFore Maine Valley AC     189  23:50
8   Gerard Ladden            FFMV     183   24:05
9   Aidan McCarthy           FFMV     187   24:37
10 Declan Murphy            Killorglin  155   24:42
11 Brian Murphy               Beaufort  193   25:02
12 Micheal Mangan          STOL      163   25:08
13 Connor o Keeffe          Killarney  171   25:09
14 Seamus Murphy          G/gullia    179   25:15
15 Niall Thompson            C/town    191   25:37
16 Carlos Bras                  Killorglin  166   25:48
17 Dillan Brennan             Killarney  169   26:02
18 Dennis McCarthy         Killarney  168   26:16
19 Sean Murphy               STOL       160   26:28
20 Laura Hallissey            Kenmare 195    26:45
21 Gellert Kovacs             Romania  165   27:06
22 Niamh Clifford              STOL       180   27:35
23 John Mack                   Kilgobnet  156   28:02
24 Stephen Griffin             STOL       170   28:02
25 Gabrielle Pais               Killorglin   167    28:05
26 Michelle Hoare             Tralee       188    28:35
27 Ann Mangan                 STOL        164   28:40
28 Andrew Purcell              G/gullia    148   29:30
29 Mike o Callaghan          STOL        174   29:34
30 Frank Evans                  Keel          159   29:40
31 Colleen Coffey              Beaufort    175   30:06
32 Niall Carey                     STOL       150   30:35
33 Vivian Juffs                    STOL       185   30:36
34 Michael Dineen              G/gullia    145   30:43
35 Donal Daly                     G/gullia    151   30:49
36 Mark o Neil                     SOTL       161   31:02
37 Claire Noonan                Beaufort   194   32:30
38 Andrea Heffernan           Milltown    149   32:36
39 Siobhan Bennett             STOL       199   33:40
40 Fiona Colllins                  Killarney   198   33:43
41 Siobhan Ladden             FFMV        184   34:58
42 Mary Carey                     STOL        152   35:34
43 Sharon Kelliher               Kilgobnet   265   35:44
44 Kevin Lynch                    KIlgobnet   192   36:10
45 Christina Farrell              Beaufort     177   36:55
46 Bernie Kissane                Kilgobnet   266   37:10
47 Suzanne Foley                Killorglin    162   37:52
48 Paul Farrell                      Beaufort    178   38:24
49 Margaret Foley                STOL FFL 176   38:28
50 Brid Cronin                      Killarney    173   39:22
51 Caroline o Keeffe            Killarney    172   39:27
52 Eileen Sheehan               G/gullia     263   39:28
53 Cynthia Daly                    G/gullia     154   39:30
54 Sinead Leane                  Beaufort    264   43:04
55 Marie O Sullivan              Beaufort    267   43:52