Limerick...Results of the MMRA Doon Hill race - Sun 11th May 2014

Doon Hill Results
POSITION RACE NO. NAME TIME
1 2594 Mike Cunninham 41.34
2 2582 Tom Blackburn 42.31
3 2614 Mark Murray 46.46
4 2927 Sean Harte 46.49
5 2729 Kieran Lees 47.43
6 2820 Ger Griffin 48.17
7 2532 Brian Buckley 48.50
8 2567 Mike Sheehy 49.10
9 2931 John Hannon 49.58
10 2823 James Burke 50.06
11 2928 Sean Quirke 50.37
12 2602 Mike Hannihan 50.46
13 2929 John Foley 51.22
14 2685 Ide Kelleher 52.19
15 2504 Damien Holian 53.23
16 2726 Kevin Wilkonson 53.27
17 2541 Steve Harvey 53.29
18 2830 Sean O'Neill 53.34
19 1715 Ed Hogan 54.10
20 2932 John Shanahan 54.13
21 2930 Barry Williams 54.20
22 2933 Mary Louise Ryan 54.23
23 2843 Niamh Hartnett 55.45
24 2734 Thomas Lees 56.03
25 2593 Deirdre Finn 58.52
26 2720 Mary Finn 60.29
27 2559 Barry O'Brien 61.08
28 2616 Vivian O'Gorman 62.18
29 2728 Ted Feehan 65.51
30 2915 Michael Mackessy 69.51
31 2913 Robert Moloney 69.52
32 2717 Denis Allen 74.40
33 2737 Cuan O'Hogán 78.43

Clare...Results of the Clonlara 5 mile road race - Sun 11th May 2014

1 27:00    MICHAEL CARMODY,     Ind.    M
2 27:25    JAMES LIDDANE,     B.M.O.H.     M
3 28:27    DERMOT KEARNS,     Dooneen    M
1 33:08    LAURA COLLINS,     Limerick A.C.    F
2 33:35    ANNA MAC PHAIL,     Dooneen    F
3 36:21    CARMEL MC DOMHNAILL,     West Limerick    F

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) There are some photos by James Sexton HERE

Kerry...Results of the Castleisland 5k & 10 mile road race - Sun 11th May 2014

These two races were organised by An Ríocht AC who are based in Castleisland, Co.Kerry. The 5k race attracted the larger field of 326 runners while there were 150 in the 10 mile event.

10 mile
1 Tim O’Connor
2 Simon Mangan
3 Pat Dunworth
1 Catriona Barry
2 Alison Kirwan
3 Michelle Hoare

O40 MEN...1 Gerard O’Sullivan, 2 Verners Tess, 3 Willie Reidy
O50 MEN...1 Gerard Ladden, 2 Willie Guiney, 3    Eamonn Groves   
O40 WOMEN...1 Eileen Egan, 2 Miriam Beasley, 3 Suzanne O’Sullivan
O50 WOMEN...1 Geraldine O’Sullivan, 2 Ann Mc Glynn, 3 Catherine Mc Carthy

5K
1 David Comber
2 Arthur Fitzgerald
3 Michael O’Regan
1    Michelle Kenny
2    Niamh O’Sullivan
3    Siobhan Daly

O40 MEN...1 Fred Browne, 2 P.J. Fitzgerald
O50 MEN...1 Matt O’Sullivan    , 2 Michael Dineen   
O60 MEN...1 Mike Bowler, 2 Ger Power   
O40 WOMEN...1 Aine Culloty, 2 Geraldine Histon
O50 WOMEN...1 Norín Uí Cathasaigh, 2 Anne O’Sullivan
       
JUNIOR MEN...1 Gavin Dillon, 2 Cian O’Brien, 3 John O’Connor   
JUNIOR WOMEN...1 Kayla Whooley, 2 Ava Kelliher, 3 Ellie Daly    

The full results can be seen HERE

Waterford...Results of the Portlaw 5 mile road race - Fri 9th May 2014

This was the second race of five in the ongoing Outfield Sports 3 Counties Challenge and attracted a field of 169 runners.

 1 0:26:44 MURPHY, Noel Waterford AC Senior Men 05:21.2
 2 0:26:55 COGHLAN, Alban Crusaders AC Senior Men 05:23.4
 3 0:27:15 SWABY, Brian Waterford AC Senior Men 05:27.4
 22 0:30:58 McCANN, Angela Clonmel AC Ladies Over 40 06:12.1 
 25 0:31:12 FORRISTAL, Sally St Josephs Senior Ladies 06:14.9
 34 0:31:57 POWER, Orla Senior Ladies 06:23.9

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) John Coleman has a gallery on his Facebook page (Facebook account required to view)

Race report from Carrick Road Runners...O' Neill Pharmacy Tom Jordan Memorial Portlaw 5-miles
The second race of the 2014 Outfieldsports.ie Three Counties Challenge saw 170 runners line up for the O' Neill Pharmacy Tom Jordan Memorial 5-mile road race in Portlaw, County Waterford on Friday evening last. This was the sixth running of this very popular race and the second year in which it has formed part of the five-race series organised by Carrick-on-Suir AC. The forecast heavy rain did not materialise and runners enjoyed very good conditions over the new race route.
The race was started by West Waterford AC's Joe Gough, who has won numerous European Masters' titles and two World silver medals as well as holding the world O/60 record for 800m. Not only did Joe start the race but he also competed, finishing in twelfth place overall and winning the O/60 first prize.
Victory in this year's men's race went to Noel Murphy (Waterford AC) in 26:44.Noel saw off the challenge of Carrick-on-Suir native and Crusaders AC runner, Alban Coghlan who was runner-up in a time of 26:55 with Brian Swaby (Waterford AC) taking third in 27:15. First finisher from Carrick AC was Pat O' Sullivan in fourth place overall and first in the O/45 category.
The ladies' race was won by Clonmel AC runner, Angela McCann, fresh from her second-place finish at the Limerick City Marathon over the Bank Holiday . Angela finished in 30:58 with Sally Forristal (St. Josephs AC) in second and Orla Power in third. First lady finisher from Carrick AC was Emer O' Brien (37:04).
Carrick AC would like to thank all who helped make this year's event such a great success. Thanks to O' Neill Pharmacy, Portlaw for the generous race sponsorship and to Alan Treacy of Outfiel Sports, Carrick-on-Suir for the continued overall series sponsorship.
The Portlaw Red Cross team once again pulled out all the stops with their superb race organisation. It has been through the dedication and hard work of Brian Nugent and his Red Cross colleagues that the race has become so well-established on the race calendar.
A big thank-you to all of the race stewards who ensured the safety of all runners and to all who helped with race registration, timing, results and post-race refreshments at the Forge Bar.
The series moves back to County Tipperary next for the 'Deadman's 5' in Carrick-on-Suir on Friday, June 6th at 7:30pm.
O' Neill Pharmacy Tom Jordan Winners:
Senior Men : 1. Noel Murphy (Waterford AC) 26:44 2. Alban Coghlan (Crusaders AC) 26:55 3. Brian Swaby (Waterford AC) 27:15
O/40: Martin Kirwan (unattached) 29:05
O/45 : Pat O' Sullivan (Carrick AC) 27:57
O/50 : Derek Nolan (Clonmel AC) 29:30
O/55 : Tom Moroney (West Waterford AC) 33:35
O/60 : Joe Gough (West Waterford AC) 29:24
Junior : Reese Kelly (Waterford AC) 35:04
Team: Carrick AC (Patrick Roche, Aaron O' Donnell and Michael O' Sullivan)
Senior Ladies:
1. Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) 30:58 2. Sally Forristal (St. Josephs AC) 31:12 3. Orla Power (unattached) 31:57
O/35 : Joan Mahony (Waterford AC) 32:04
O/40 : Claudia Mary Lane (Waterford AC) 36:09
O/45: Anna Byrne (Clonmel AC) 36:18
O/50 : Gabrielle Blair (Waterford AC) 36:20
O/55 : Assumpta Whelan (unattached) 42:29
Junior : Ciara Burke 37:56
Team: West Waterford AC (Sandra Prendergast, Niamh O' Donovan, Bernie Prendergast)

Clare...Results of the Michael Egan 4 mile road race - Fri 9th May 2014

This 4 mile road race in Quilty attracted a small field of 73 runners. Organised by Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare AC.

1 20:09    KENNETH RODGERS,     St Johns    M
2 20:12    JAKE O REGAN,     St Johns    M
3 21:32    JULIO CESAR F CASTRO,     Kilmurry Ibrickane North Clare    M
1 22:30    BARBARA CLEARY,     Donore Harriers    F
2 25:35    VERONICA  COLLERAN,     Ennis Track    F
3 25:38    SIOBHAN LENNON,     Ennis Track    F40

The results of the race can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) A selection of photos from James Sexton can be seen HERE

Races this weekend in Munster...Fri 9th - Sun 11th May 2014

There are no shortage of race this weekend in Munster with distances of 5 miles to 10 miles on offer.

On Friday evening the 9th of May (7:30pm), the Ballyhoura Cork Race Series gets underway with the Kilworth Camp 5 mile organised by Grange-Fermoy AC. Located between Fermoy and Mitchelstown and just off the M8 motorway, this should be of interest to runners from a wide catchment area. More details in this earlier post.

Also on Friday evening (7:30pm), the Three Counties Challenge continues with the second race in its series with the Portlaw 5 mile in Waterford. This is located just to the north-west of Waterford city and should be of interest to runners from Waterford, Killkenny and Tipperary. More info in this post.

On Sunday the 11th of May, there is one of largest 10 mile road races organised by An Ríocht AC in Castleisland 10 mile road race starts at 11am and you can enter on the morning of the race. More info in this post.
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Also on Sunday the 11th, there is the Annerville 10k road race in Clonmel, Co.Tipperary. Organised by Clonmel AC, this always gets a good turn out. More info in this post.

That's just some of the races on offer this weekend in Munster. All are organised by athletic clubs, have an Athletics Ireland permit and have been accurately measured by Jones counter.

Race notice...Galbally 5 mile road race, SE Limerick - Fri 16th May 2014

The 1st race of 6 in the Ballyhoura Limerick Race Series is coming up on Friday, the 16th of May 2014 with the Galbally 5 mile road race in SE Limerick. This race has an Athletics Ireland licence and the course has been accurately measured by Jone Counter.

From the organisers....The Ballyhoura Active Series kicks off its Limerick road race section with the Mooreabbey Milers AC 5 mile road race in Galbally on Friday 16th May at 7.30 pm. Registration is in the community centre from 6.00 pm. Walkers, Runners and Joggers welcome. The race entry is €10 and there are prizes in all age categories.

There will be tea and refreshments also in the community centre after the race. this is a lovely 5 mile course which heads out of Galbally on the Tipperary road for a mile and a quarter, then turns left onto quiet country roads around Duntrileague this road brings you to a four cross road just after the 3 mile marker, where you meet the Galbally, Garryspillane road, turn left here and when you get around the next bend it is all downhill to the finish in Galbally Village.

Your support is appreciated.

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

Waterford Race notice...Portlaw 5 mile road race - Fri 9th May 2014

The second race in the 3 Counties Challenge is on next Friday, the 9th of May 2014 with the Tom Jordan Portlaw 5 mile road race in Co.Waterford...

Note from the organisers......The sixth annual O' Neill Pharmacy Tom Jordan Memorial 5-mile road race will be held in Portlaw on this Friday evening, May 9th, at 7:30pm. This very popular race is the second in this year's OutfieldSports.ie Three Counties Challenge which got underway in Faugheen two weeks ago. The brand new route for this year's race is very fast and flat and runners will have a great opportunity to clock a fast time for the distance. Last year's event was won by Sergiu Ciobanu from Clonliffe Harriers in 24:43 and Dymphna Ryan from Dundrum took the ladies' race in 29:26. There was a great turnout of 245 runners in 2013 and a big entry is again expected on Friday.

The entry fee for the race is €10 and registration will take place in the Heritage Centre, Portlaw, from 6pm. It is worth noting that all runners who complete four of the five races in this series will receive a Ron Hill voucher for use at Outfield Sports, Carrick-on-Suir. There will be team prizes for both men and ladies as well as all the usual category prizes.

Prize-giving and post-race refreshments will be at the Forge Bar where all are assured of a warm welcome from Brian Nugent and the Portlaw Red Cross team. If you are looking for an enjoyable run over a fast five-mile course then Portlaw is the place to be this Friday! For further information contact Alan (051-641826) or Mark (086-1608165).

For further information see www.carrickroadrunners.ie or the Carrick Roadrunners Facebook page.

Located in Portlaw in Co.Waterford, this race should be of interest to runners from a wide catchment area...

...especially those in Waterford City which is only 14 miles / 22 kms away. Note that Portlaw is located just west of the R680 road which runs from Waterford City to Carrick-on-Suir...

Directions.......If you are coming from the North / Carrick-on-Suir side then look out for the turn right. You then keep following this road into the town....keep going straight...and you'll end up at the roundabout near the registration point.

If it's from the South / Waterford City side then take the left...

...and then you'll come to a T-junction where you turn right.....cross the bridge......and then take the first left.....

This will take you to the roundabout which is located at the western side of the town.

If you are coming from West Waterford then take the N25 east as far as Carroll's Cross Road, Ballyshonock........turn left at the old red/orange thatched cottage, which is signposted "L4022 Portlaw". The large QK Cold Storage plant is on the opposite side of the road. This road takes a shorter route to Portlaw.

There are a few places that you need to take note of...

1) Entries will be taken at the Heritage / Resource Centre which is located next to the roundabout.
2) Post race refreshments and prize giving is at the Forge Inn which is only about 600 metres away from the roundabout.

Please note that map below shows the course for 2013. There will be a new course in 2014 due to road closures. However, note the positions of the Heritage Centre for entries and the Forge Inn for post race refreshments.

Some of the key locations for the race are shown below...(Ignore the directions for the start line which is from 2013)

Entries taken at the Heritage Centre at the western side of the roundabout

Post race refreshments at the Forge Inn.

Mile Dash Challenge...Farranfore, Co.Kerry - Tues 6th May 2014

On the 6th of May 1954, Roger Bannister broke the 4 minute mile for the very first time. To commemorate the 60th anniversary, Farranfore Maine-Valley AC are holding a series of one mile races on Tuesday evening the 6th of May 2014.

RACE COURSE…The race will be on the old road which runs parallel to the main N22 Tralee to Killarney road. This is a very quiet road with only access for local home owners. The finish line will be just before you enter the 4PARK BUSINESS CENTER, which is also the registration point where there is ample parking available. So you must walk approx.. 1mile to the starting point. This makes a good opportunity to warm up before the race. Please allow ample time to get to the starting point.

ENTRY FEE….Entry Fee is just €5 for Senior & Masters, All Juvenile U18 compete for Free

PRIZES….Each participant will receive a certificate for completing the 1Mile to commemorate 60th anniversary of the sub 4min. mile race. The top 3 winners in each category will receive a cash prize and a commemorative plaque to mark the occasion.

Clare...Results of the Whitegate 10k fun run - Mon 5th May 2014

57 people took part in the Dinny Ryan 10k fun run with another 70 or so in the untimed 5k fun run.

1 35:35    ADRIAN LENIHAN,     Duhallow   
2 37:46    RAYMOND CAHILL,     Mountshannon
3 40:13    JAMES KENNY,     Kilmurry Ibrickane North Clare M45
1 44:52    ANNE MURRAY,     South Galway A.C.    F45
2 45:09    CARMEL MC DOMHNAILL,     West Limerick    F45
3 51:17    MICHELLE MC NAMARA,     Tuamgraney    All Ladies

The results are HERE

Limerick...Result of the Ballyhoura Mountain Marathon - Sat 3rd May 2014

There were 107 finishers in this years Ballyhoura Mountain Marathon.

Hennessy, Adrian M 3.16.39
Sugrue, Eoin M40 3.18.09
Thomas Blackburn M40 3.26.53
Harrison, Kate F  4.25.54
Conway, Col F40 4.26.25
Finn, Mary F50  4.35.12

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Kieran Minihane has a gallery of photos HERE

Kerry...Results of the Tralee Rotary 10k - Mon 5th May 2014

113 people took part in this 10k in Tralee, Co.Kerry.

1 Gary Condon 34:50 , 2 Michael O'REGAN 34:53 , 3 Derek Griffin 37:05 
24 Sharon Cahill 43:36  , 31 Holly CLARKE 44:59 , 34 Mary Barrett  45:47

The full results can be seen HERE

Waterford...Results of the Waterford to Tramore 7.5 mile race - Sat 3rd May 2014

A total of 408 runners turned out for this years Waterford to Tramore 7.5 mile road race, a drop of about 20% on the 499 in 2013.

1    TREVOR    POWER    39:39    5:17/M    Top Fin    Waterford AC
2    MURPHY    NOEL    42:30    5:40/M    Top Fin    Waterford AC
3    EMMET    KIELY    42:46    5:42/M    Top Fin    W TRI
22    MARTINA    O'DWYER    46:42    6:14/M    Top Fin    Ck on Suir
25    FINN    SUSAN    47:33    6:20/M    Top Fin   
28    FORRISTAL    SALLY    48:32    6:28/M    Top Fin    St. Josephs AC

The full results can be seen HERE

Limerick...Results of the Limerick Marathon - Sun 4th May 2014

Looking at the numbers and comparing them to last year, it seems as if every event attracted roughly the same numbers. In 2013, there were 684 in the full marathon and this year that was down slightly to 675. The Half-Marathon was also slightly down from 1836 in 2013 to 1811 this year. The 6 mile event again attracted a huge 5696 people, up slightly from the 5665 of last year. In the relay event, there were 46 teams, down from the 55 of last year.

Results......
The full marathon are HERE
The half-marathon are HERE
The 6 mile event are HERE

Photos...
1) Dooneen AC have galleries HERE and HERE
2) Clonmel AC have 88 photos HERE
3) The organisers have some on their Tumblr account HERE

Did you take part in any of the races? Thoughts & comments???

Notice...Dingle Womens 10k Mini-Marathon - Sat 17th May 2014

The Dingle Womens Mini-Marathon is coming up on Saturday the 17th of May 2014 at 2pm. This is a 'Not for profit event' race supporting a local school Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne, The Saoirse Foundation - Liam's Lodge Project charity & The National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

The 10k course starts and finishes in Dingle and takes in a loop to the west of the town.

More info on the race website... http://www.dingleminimarathon.com/index.html

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

Clare...Results of the Mullaghmore 4 mile race, Kilnaboy - Fri 2nd May 2014

Kilnaboy School Mullaghmore 4 mile race
1 Ambrose Heagney Kilnaboy A.C 24.07
2 James Raleigh Kilnaboy A.C 24.44
3 Pat Morrissey Ennis Track 24.49
4 John Conroy Ennis Track 25.06
5 Siobhan Lennon Ennis Track 25.48
6 Douglas Hurley Kilnaboy A.C 26.04
7 James Sexton Kil/Ibk Nth Clare 26.30
8 Tracy Guilfoyle Kilnaboy A.C 26.55
9 Michael Naughton Riverlodge M&T 26.57
10 Helen Mc Namara Daly Clarecastle 28.16
11 Declan Fitzgerald Kilnaboy A.C 28.23
12 Ailbhe Morrissey Ennis Track 28.52
13 Eugene Moroney Clarecastle 30.02
14 Rosie Mc Mahon Ballynacally M&T 30.21
15 Brian Corbett Corofin 30.27
16 Dave Henry Kilnaboy A.C 30.58
17 Barbra Henry Kilnaboy A.C 31.27
18 Gerard Connors Corofin 32.50
19 Siobhan Kelleher Corofin 33.08
20 Catherine Pender St Marys 33.46
21 Aisling Henry Kilnaboy A.C 34.18
22 Antoinette Meehan Kilnaboy A.C 35.02
23 Tommy O Doherty Kilnaboy A.C 35.02
24 Ela Kelly Kilnaboy A.C 36.40
25 Sinead Slattery Kilnaboy A.C 37.03
26 Michelle Davoren Kilnaboy A.C 38.01
27 Rita Keehan Tulla 38.04
28 Sarah O Connell Corofin 38.28
29 Shane Meehan Kilnaboy 39.23
30 Colin Fitzgerald Kilnaboy 39.23
31 Rachel O Donoghue Kilnaboy 39.52
32 Aebfhinn O Donoghue Kilnaboy 50.00
33 Caitriona Henry Kilnaboy 50.00
34 Grainne Henry Kilnaboy 50.00
35 Sean Henry Kilnaboy 50.00
36 Sue Harrisson Kilnaboy 50.00
37 Hannah Fitzgerald Kilnaboy 50.00

Notice...Annerville 10k road race, Clonmel - Sun 11th May 2014

Located in South Tipperary, this 10 km road race should be of interest to a lot of runners.

From the organisers Clonmel AC.......The Annerville 10K Road Race......This very popular sporting event takes place on Sunday, 11th May, in Clonmel at 2pm. The entry fee is 10 Euros. Entries will be taken at the Clonmel Vocational School, the Mall from 10 am onwards. The course has been officially measured by the Jones Counter and has an AAI permit.

This year the organising committee has put together a great array of prizes that will include many Spot Prizes for down the field finishers. There will also be post race refreshments served in the Clonmel Vocational School.

This year the array of Prizes is as follows: 150 Euros for the 1st Man and 1st Lady, 1st 5 Senior Men’s, 1st 2 Master Men 0/40, 0/45, 0/50 and 0/55 1st 0/60 and 0/65. 1st 5 Senior Ladies, Master Ladies – 1st 2 0/35, 0/40, 0/45 and 0/50.

For further enquiries please contact Niall O Sullivan at 086 1660888.

Directions, maps and a full course preview with photos can be seen HERE

Tipperary...Results of the Ballynonty 1 mile road race - Tue 29th Apr 2014

Ballynonty A.C. Summer Series...Tuesday 29th April 2014, Ballynonty
1 Mile Race Results
Place Name Club Time
1 Pakie Ryan Ballynonty AC 5.04
2 Shane Mullaney Thurles AC 5.09
3 Paddy Cummins Moycarkey Coolcroo AC 5.09
4 Joey Feery Fethard AC 5.15
5 Ailbe Ryan Moyglass AC 5.37
6 Ray O’ Riordan Thurles Crokes AC 5.53
7 Jack Alexander Coolquill AC 5.54
8 Ben O’ Dwyer Moycarkey Coolcroo AC 6.12
9 Phil Ryan Ballynonty AC 6.15
10 Neilie Hall Ballynonty AC 6.23
11 Martin Ivors Coolquill AC 6.35
12 John Durnin Ballynonty AC 6.53
13 William Croke Ballynonty AC 7.07
14 Noel Walsh Ballynonty AC 7.14
15 Paddy Shelly Ballynonty AC 7.26
16 Sheamus Healy Ballynonty AC 8.06
17 Pauline Durnin Ballynonty AC 8.43

Tipperary...Results of the Cahir Run4Fun 4 mile road race - Wed 30th Apr 2014

Another huge turnout for a race in Tipp with over 400 taking part in the Cahir 4 mile Run4Run race.

1    David Ryan    Clonmel A C    Men over 40    20:59
2    Danny Smith    Ballynonty A C    Senior Men    21:16
3    Jimmy Boland    Clonmel A C    Senior Men    21:54
15    Dymphna Ryan    Dundrum A C    Senior Ladies    23:57
21    Carmel Fitzgibbon    Thurles Crokes    Senior Ladies    24:32
28    Angela McCann    Clonmel A C    Ladies over 35    24:53

Race report from Clonmel AC...The Morrison BMW sponsored RUN4FUN took place last night in over cast but dry conditions and this event was promoted by Clonmel Athletic Club. Once again this event had a fantastic entry of 436 athletes while last year's event attracted an entry of 458. With the entry for both events very similar it is interesting to look at the statistics. In last year's race we had 306 Women competing while this year's figure was 264. Last year we had 152 Men competing this year we had 172. This year's event saw a massive growth in the Ladies over 35 going up from 69 last year to 173 this year. In the Master Men we had 59 last year compared to 78 this year.

Also looking at the performances it is great to report that we have major progress. This year we had 105 athletes running faster than 30 minutes compared to 75 last year. This year we had 289 athletes running faster than 40 mins while last year it was 240. This year we had 353 athletes running faster than 50 mins compared to 296 last year while this year we had 384 athletes under 60 minutes compared to 352 athletes last year. We must take into account that it was a lot warmer last year than this year but still to see such a progression.

Back to the event, once again it was brilliantly marshalled throughout the route with the help of the Gardai and the many stewards with the Civil Defence covering the First Aid. Gary Morrison of Morrison BMW thanked everyone who helped in any way to make this event such a success and it was brilliant to raise funds for such a very worthy cause, Make a Wish Foundation.

In the race itself we had David Ryan of Clonmel who was 2nd last year, going one better this year to win in 20 mins 59 secs with Danny Smith (Ballynonty) 2nd in 21 mins 16 secs. The Master Men's awards were won by Declan Curley (Clonmel) 22 mins 18 secs and Derek Nolan (Clonmel) 23 mins 25 secs. In the Ladies race Dymphna Ryan (Dundrum) won a great race in 23 mins 57 secs with Carmel Fitzgibbon (Thurles Crokes) 2nd in 24 mins 32 secs while the Master Ladies awards were won by Angela McCann (Clonmel) 24 mins 53 secs and Catherine Rice (Clonmel) 26 mins 49 secs. 

The Prize winning format in this race also saw a Prize been presented to one in every 12 athletes that past the finishing line right throughout the field. This was decided before the race started where pre determined finishing positions were selected. Here the Lucky winners won prizes ranging from 100 Euros to 30 Euros and this part of the Presentation of the Prizes was a brilliant success as every recipient was cheered to the rafters. The lucky winners were: Niall O Ceallaigh, James Denn, Paul Bowe, Brendan Kinnane, Jareb Lakis, Erno Kis-Kirulg, Yvonne O Conner, Adam O Dwyer, Orla Durand, Melissa Condon, Alan David, Pat Doheny, Greg Kecik, Brian McDonald, Katy O Reilly, Marie O Brien, Sabrina Hickey, Ashling O Hara, Jamie Walsh, Clare Walsh, Lena Griffin, Elaine Egan, Elana Rial, John Murphy, Sandra Upite, Cathy Fitzgerald, Cathy Mansfield, Monica Butler, Bridget Quirke, Cathy Bailey, May Byrne, Ann Burke, Mary McCarthy, Tom Regan and Joanne Nugent.
The Post Race refreshments was well appreciated by everyone and again hats off to the catering team.

2014 Ballyhoura Limerick Race Series...May to July 2014

 In 2011, the Ballyhoura Active Series was established by Ballyhoura Failte with the aim of promoting physical activity and  tourism in the Ballyhoura Region, while, at the same time hoping that the events will be a positive social occasions for local communities. This is now the fourth year of the series and there are two on offer...one in Cork and one in Limerick.

This is the one in Limerick...

Map for the Ballyhoura Limerick Series...

As you can see from the map above, the events are located in the eastern half of Co.Limerick and are within easy reach of people in Limerick City and County as well as those in the surrounding counties.

All races in the series will have their courses measured accurately by Jones Counter and all have an Athletics Ireland licence. Post race refreshments will also be provided at all events.

Anyone completing any 5 races in either series will receive a special tech top.

For the duration of the race series, all of the information such as race flyers, directions, course previews will be available here as well of course, all of the results.


Details about the Ballyhoura Cork Road Race Series can be found on the Running in Cork site.