Notice: IMRA Mangerton Mountain Race - Sun 8th May 2022

This IMRA event is quite a challenge and is real mountain run. While the distance is quite modest at about 10kms, there is about 700m of ascent.

You would probably need to be able to handle the half-marathon distance comfortably before undertaking a race like this. 

The most interesting part of the run is the loop around the Devil's Punchbowl with some amazing views out over the lakes of Killarney.

COUNTY:Kerry
DATE:Sunday 8 May, 2022
TIME:13:00
CLIMB (M):700
DISTANCE (KM):9.60
ENTRY CLOSES:2022-05-07 18:00:00
ENTRY COST:€7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s

Event page HERE

Results & Photos of the Great Limerick Run Marathon, Half-Marathon & 6 mile - 1st May 2022

The annual Great Limerick Run was held on Sunday the 1st of May 2022 with thousands taking part between the full marathon, half-marathon & 6-mile.

Marathon... 

Top 5 men
1353 Sergiu Ciobanu Male 1 M35+ 1 CLONLIFFE HARRIERS A.C. 02:21:21
1143 Sean Hehir Male 2 M35+ 2 METRO/ST. BRIGID'S A.C. 02:26:30
1897 Tudor Mircea Moldovan Male 3 M35+ 3 CLONLIFFE HARRIERS A.C. 02:29:01
2198 John Kinsella Male 4 M35+ 4 BILBOA A.C. 02:32:47
1679 Myles Gibbons Male 5 M45+ 1 SLIABH BHUIDE ROVERS A.C. 02:34:19

Top 5 women
1899 Caitriona Jennings Female 1 F35+ 1 LETTERKENNY A.C. 02:41:09
1109 Neasa De Burca Female 2 F45+ 1 GALWAY CITY HARRIERS A.C. 02:58:47
1142 Siobhan Lee Female 3 F35+ 2 GALWAY CITY HARRIERS A.C. 02:59:48
1043 Katarzyna Bobka Female 4 F35+ 3 AN BRU AC 03:08:38
1172 Clare Coleman Female 5 F35+ 4 DOONEEN A.C. 03:16:35 

Marathon results HERE

*****

Half-Marathon...

Top 5 men
6623 Peter Somba Male 1 MSEN 1 01:04:39
6452 Tim O Donoghue Male 2 M35+ 1 EAST CORK A.C. 01:05:06
5188 Conor Mc Cauley Male 3 M35+ 2 LEEVALE A.C. 01:08:24
5919 John Shine Male 4 M35+ 3 LEEVALE A.C. 01:10:26
6381 Mossy Bracken Male 5 MSEN 2 MOYCARKEY COOLCROO A.C. 01:11:06

Top 5 women
6757 Courtney Mc Guire Female 1 FSEN 1 01:20:55
4145 Siobhan O Doherty Female 2 F35+ 1 BORRISOKANE A.C. 01:21:12
4585 Catherine Thornton Female 3 F35+ 2 CRUSADERS A.C. 01:21:49 35
4051 Linda O Sullivan Female 4 F45+ 1 WATERGRASSHILL A.C. 01:22:13
6728 Angela Mc Cann Female 5 F45+ 2 CLONMEL A.C. 01:24:36

Half-Marathon results HERE

*****

6-Mile...

Top 3 men & women
10560 Jose Ignacio Gimenez Perez Male 1 MSEN 1 ENNIS TRACK A.C. 00:29:33
12380 Niall Shanahan Male 2 M35+ 1 00:30:30
13568 Jason Fahy Male 3 M35+ 2 00:30:46
12099 Jessica Coyne Female 1 FSEN 1 LEEVALE A.C. 00:35:20
9001 Ciara Peelo Female 2 F35+ 1 CLONLIFFE HARRIERS A.C. 00:40:31
13509 Clodagh Galvin Female 3 FSEN 2 CLONLIFFE HARRIERS A.C. 00:40:37

6-mile results HERE

***

Photos...

1) The organisers have a gallery HERE

Notice: Ballyhoura Mountain Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon & Ultra - Sat 30th April 2022

There are 3 race distances on offer as part of the Ballyhoura Trail Marathon event which takes place on Saturday the 30th of April 2022 in the Ballyhoura Mountains on the Cork - Limerick border.

The events start and finishes in the town of Kilfinane and the routes weave their way through narrow country roads and up forest trails as they loop through the countryside. Runners usually finish from 4-6 hours.

Please visit the individual event pages (click on links below) on www.imra.ie for further details on each event and on how to register: There is also information on the Ballyhoura Trail Marathon Facebook page.

Ballyhoura Trail Half Marathon... 21.1kms... €40... 11 am

Ballyhoura Trail Marathon... 42km... €50... 9am

Ballyhoura Trail Ultra Marathon... 60kms... €60... 7am

Make sure you enter before 11pm Mon 18th April to get the dry fit top as these need to be ordered in advance.

Notice: IMRA trail race in Craig Woods, NE Tipperary - Sun 17th Apr 2022

The problems with the IMRA website have now been resolved and you can now enter the next IMRA trail race coming up on Sunday 17th April 2022.

DESCRIPTION:Craig Woods
COUNTY:Tipperary
DATE:Sunday 17 April, 2022
TIME:11:00
CLIMB (M):270
DISTANCE (KM):9.00

Entries HERE

Craig Woods is located in the NE of Tipperary near the county border with Kilkenny.

Notice: IMRA Killarney Open Mountain Race - Sun 3rd Apr 2022

This race takes place on Tomies & Purple mountain to the south-west of Killarney in Co.Kerry.

DESCRIPTION: Killarney Open Mountain race
COUNTY: Kerry
DATE: Sunday 3 April, 2022
TIME:11:00
CLIMB (M):867
DISTANCE (KM):12.50
ENTRY OPENS:2022-03-26 18:00:00
ENTRY COST:€7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s

Annual membership of the IMRA for 2022 is required (€10).

More info here... https://www.imra.ie/events/view/id/2218

Notice: IMRA Bansha Woods trail race in Tipperary- Sun 20th March 2022

The next Munster League Trail Race is in Bansha Woods, Co Tipperary on Sunday 20th March. 

The woods is located just to the south-east of Tipperary Town.

Details and registration at https://imra.ie/events/view/id/2142

Results & Photos of the Adare 10k - Sun 27th Feb 2022

The big race in Munster this weekend was the Adare 10k in Co. Limerick with a total of 737 runners crossing the finish line.

First 3 men in the Adare 10k ...(L-R) Barry Donovan, Cork Track Club 3rd, Jake Regan, St Johns AC 1st & Declan Moore, Bilboa AC 3rd

Top 5 men & women...

1 Jake O'REGAN 30:09 18 M MS St Johns AC
2 Declan MOORE 32:30 10 M MS Bilbao AC
3 Barry DONOVAN 32:51 16 M MS Cork Track Club
4 Kenneth RODGERS 32:56 17 M MS St Johns AC
5 Andrew NEVIN 34:02 170 M MS Mullingar Harriers
9 Grace LYNCH 34:32 9 F FS Iveragh AC
14 Dymphna RYAN 35:28 991 F F40 Dundrum AC
19 Mary MULHARE 35:54 15 F FS Portlaoise AC
24 Siobhan O'DOHERTY 36:28 1 F FS Borrisokane AC
27 Una BRITTON 36:48 22 F FS Kilcoole AC

Full results HERE

Photos...

1) Joe Murphy has a small gallery HERE

2) Eamon Doody has 3 nice galleries...

Adare 10K 2022 - Album 1 of 3  

Adare 10K 2022 - Album 2 of 3 

Adare 10K 2022 - Album 3 of 3 

First 3 women in the Adare 10k ...(L-R) Mary Mulhare, Portlaoise AC 3rd, Grace Lynch, Iveragh AC 1st & Dymphna Ryan, Dundrum AC 2nd

Notice: IMRA Knockmealdown Half-Marathon - Sat 12th March 2022

The Irish Mountain Running Association are organising this event on Saturday the 12th of March 2022.

Note that it is quite demanding and only suitable for experienced runners. Membership of IMRA required.

DESCRIPTION: Knockmealdowns Half Marathon
COUNTY: Waterford
DATE: Saturday 12 March, 2022
TIME: 11:00
CLIMB (M): 1112
DISTANCE (KM):24.00
EVENT DIFFICULTY:10 (Extreme)
RACE MARKING: Only major junctions marked
GPS ALLOWED: Yes
ENTRY CLOSES:2022-02-27 23:59:00

Entry details HERE

Results & Photos of the Dungarvan 10 mile road race - Sun 6th Feb 2022

The big race in Munster this weekend was of course the John Treacy Dungarvan 10-mile road race with over 2,400 runners taking part.

Lead group near the 1-mile mark

In the women's race, Aoife Cooke from Youghal set a new course record with a time of 54m 19s.

Top 10 men & women...

1 Hugh ARMSTRONG 00:48:51 00:48:51 3119 M MS Ballina A.C.
2 Conor DUFFY 00:49:31 00:49:31 3117 M MS Glasbugh Harriers
3 Tim O'DONOGHUE 00:49:45 00:49:45 470 M MS East Cork A.C.
4 David MANSFIELD 00:50:06 00:50:06 3116 M MS Clonmel A.C.
5 David MCCARTHY 00:50:41 00:50:41 332 M MS West Waterford A.C.
6 Ger FORDE 00:50:52 00:50:52 3121 M MS Kilkenny City Harriers A.C.
7 Conor MCCAULEY 00:51:58 00:51:58 3115 M MS Leevale A.C.
8 Kane COLLINS 00:52:27 00:52:27 446 M MS Donore Harriers
9 John KINSELLA 00:52:28 00:52:28 3142 M MS Bilboa A.C.
10 Pat HENNESSY 00:52:55 00:52:55 3118 M MS West Waterford A.C.
14 Aoife COOKE 00:54:19 00:54:19 3132 F F35 Eagle A.C.
59 Ruth FITZGERALD 00:58:10 00:58:10 1157 F FS Waterford A.C.
65 Siobhan O'DOHERTY 00:58:44 00:58:44 1201 F F35 Borrisokane A.C.
70 Courtney MCGUIRE 00:58:58 00:58:58 1415 F FS Clonmel A.C.
88 Hannah STEEDS 00:59:30 00:59:30 1112 F FS Clonmel A.C.
158 Niamh DEVLIN 01:02:06 01:02:06 1231 F F35 Dundrum South Dublin A.C.
163 Angela MCCANN 01:02:14 01:02:18 1429 F F50 Clonmel A.C.
181 Linda O'SULLIVAN 01:02:48 01:02:53 1327 F F50 Watergrasshill A.C.
220 Julie KIRWAN 01:03:54 01:04:02 2130 F F40
250 Tara KENNEDY 01:04:48 01:04:49 1286 F F45 Raheny Shamrocks A.C.

Full results HERE

Photos...

1) There will be a large number of galleries going up on the Running in Cork Facebook page.
...a) A few pre-race photos HERE

...b) 1-mile mark - First half of the field HERE

...c) 1-mile mark - Second half of the field HERE

...d) Finish - 1st to 1h 01m HERE

...e) Finish - 1h 01m to 1h 07m HERE

...f) Finish - 1h 07m to 1h 12m HERE

...g) Finish - 1h 12m to 1h 18m HERE

...h) Finish - 1h 18m to 1h 21m HERE

...i) Finish - 1h 21m to 1h 26m HERE

...j) Finish - 1h 26m to 1h 30m HERE

...k) Finish - 1h 30m to 1h 35m HERE

...l) Finish - 1h 35m to 1h 40m HERE

...m) Finish - 1h 40m to 2h 08m HERE 

2) DC Images Waterford has loads of nice photos.

...a) 270+ pre-race HERE

...b) 140+ race start HERE

...c) 180+ finish line HERE

3) John Troy has a large gallery HERE

4) Mick Dooley has a small gallery HERE

5) Derek Costello has a number of galleries

...a) Pre-race HERE

...b) Start HERE

...c) Mile 1 HERE

...d) Mile 3 pt1 HERE

...e) Mile 3 pt2 HERE

...f) Finish pt1 of 5 HERE

...f) Finish pt2 of 5 HERE

...f) Finish pt3 of 5 HERE

...f) Finish pt4 of 5 HERE

...f) Finish pt5 of 5 HERE

Video...

a) Ritheoiri BAC has a a video below...

Categories & Teams...

Over 40: 1st Jeremy O’Donovan St.Finbarrs AC 53:08 // 2nd  Alan O’Brien Eagle AC 5.49    

Over 45: 1st Tony Harty Killarney Valley AC 55.59 // 2nd Fergal Whitty Donore Harriers AC 57.32

Over 50: 1st Vivien Foley Eagle AC 54.24 // 2nd John O’Brien IND 58.48

Over 55: 1st Willie O’Donoghue IND 62.17 // 2nd David Long ASPTT Lille Metropole 65.00

Over 60: 1st Cyrus Kavanagh Croghan AC 66.48 // 2nd Liam Lynch Donoughmore AC 67.49

Over 65: 1st Neil Holland Mallow AC 72.45 // 2nd Oliver Kearney Duhallow AC 77.22

Over 70: 1st Richard Piotroski  Eagle AC // 72.49 2nd Christopher O’Driscoll Wibbly Wobblers 93.16

Over 75: 1st Michael Dunne snr St.Finbarrs AC 84.29 // 2nd Nelius O’Leary Belgooly AC 99.28

MEN’S TEAM

1st: Leevale AC 59 points... 7 Conor McCauley, 13 Donal Coakley, 39 Jonathan Murphy  

2nd: West Waterford AC 74 points... 10 Pat Hennessey, 30 Marc Flavin, 34 Raivis Zakis

3rd: Waterford AC 113... 17 Noel Murphy, 36 Adam Porter, 60 Frank Quinlan

LADIES CATEGORY WINNERS.

Over 35: 1st Lorna Wolfe Leevale AC 1:06:47, 2nd Jean Lucy IND 1:07:12

Over 40: 1st Julie Kirwan IND 1:03:54, 2nd Joyce Wolfe IND 1:05:05

Over 45: 1st Tara Kennedy Raheny Shamrocks AC 1:04:48, 2nd Catherine Murphy Eagle AC 1:04:51

Over 50: 1st Angela McCann Clonmel AC 1:02:14, 2nd Linda O’Sullivan Watergrasshill AC 1:02:48

Over 55: 1st Orla O’Rourke Ballymore Cobh AC 1:09:24, 2nd Siobhan Kennedy UND 1:10:25

Over 60: 1st Mary Sweeney St Finbarrs AC 1:12:33, 2nd Ann Fitzgerald Waterford AC 1:15:34

Over 65: 1st Maragret Power Carrick On Suir AC 1:26:349, 2nd Betty O’Riordan N/A 1:32:20

LADIES TEAM: 

1st Watergrasshill AC – 96 points 22 Gwen Conroy, 24 Lisa Crowley, 50 Aileen O’Mahony

2nd Clonmel AC - 110 points 34 Anne Marie HALPIN, 37 Elaine HORGAN, 39 Ailish MANSFIELD       

3rd West Waterford AC - 146 points 26 Liz Nyhan, 52 Gillian McNamara, 68 Ciara Burke

JOHN TREACY TEAM CHALLENGE WINNERS 2022.

MENS TEAM: West Waterford AC – 2:39:36 - David Mc Carthy 50:41, Pat Hennessey  52:55, Marc Flavin  56:40

LADIES TEAM: Clonmel  AC – 3:00:02 - Courtney McGuire 58.58, Hannah Steeds 59.30, Angela Mc Cann 62.14

Notice: IMRA Lisvernane 11km trail race in Tipperary - Sun 6th Feb 2022

The next IMRA event is coming up in the south-east corner of Tipperary on Sunday the 6th of February 2022.

Lisvervane is located about 4kms east of Galbally which in turn is about 15kms to the north of Mitchelstown.

DESCRIPTION:Trail run in Lisvernane
COUNTY:Tipperary
DATE:Sunday 6 February, 2022
TIME:12:00
CLIMB (M):313
DISTANCE (KM):11.50
ENTRY CLOSES:2022-02-05 18:00:00
ENTRY COST:€7 for seniors, €5 for over 65s and under 18s

Entries here... https://imra.ie/events/view/id/2228

14-week training programme for the Limerick Half-Marathon on the 1st of May 2022

The Great Limerick Run Half-Marathon is coming up on Sunday the 1st of May 2022.

While there are plenty of generic 'one size fits all' plans about, many if not most are of little value. Every person is different and any proper training plan should be specific for each individual.

A 14-week training programme for the Limerick Half-Marathon starts on the 23rd of January 2022 and costs €79. 

A 12-week programme for those doing the 6-mile event starts of the 6th of February and cost €69. There is also the option of making it 14-weeks for €79 if someone wants a bit more time to get ready.

Each programme is sent out weekly and is tailored for each individual. Weekly feedback by email is required.

If interested, send an email to johndesmondrunning AT gmail DOT com

Results & photos of the Ballyhoura Winter Moonlight Challenge - 14th Jan 2022

The IMRA Ballyhoura Winter Moonlight Challenge was held on Friday evening the 14th of January 2022 with an impressive 176 runners finishing the course. That's pretty amazing for a 28km trail race that was run in the dark in the middle of January.

Top 5 men & women...
1 Barry McEvoy 118 M 2:06:43 Laois
2 Raivis Zakis 652 M40 2:07:49 West Waterf... Waterford
3 Michael Lyons 497 M35 2:21:25 Grange Ferm... Cork
4 Paul Tierney (Tipp) 846 M40 2:24:35 GoTri Adven... Tipperary
5 Sam Hand 141 M 2:24:58 Kilmallock ... Limerick
13 Laura O Driscoll 731 F40 2:39:15 North East ... Louth
34 Michelle Nolan 186 F50 2:52:00 Cork
40 Elaine Collins 235 F 2:55:05 Cork
42 Roisin Howley 716 F 2:55:58 Clare
68 Cora Fenton 677 F50 3:08:27 Kilmallock ... Limerick

Full results HERE

Photos...

1) The Irish Mountain Running Association has two galleries... Album 1 ... Album 2... 

Notice: Adare 10k in W Limerick - Sun 27th Feb 2022

The annual Adare 10k road race is coming up on Sunday the 27th of February 2022 at 1pm.

Organised by West Limerick AC, this is a hugely popular race and attracts a large field of about 700 runners, way beyond the usual 200 or so that most races get. It sells out every year.

Update 18th Jan 2022: This race has now sold out! It's really impressive to see such strong demand for this race with 1000 places filled. While many races struggle to attract runners, others are going from strength to strength.

The first batch of 600 went on sale on the 4th of November 2021 and filled out within days. The second batch of 400 went on sale on the 14th of January and sold out in about three days.

Notice: Bill Fox Memorial 10k Run in Ballylanders - Sun 6th Mar 2022

The Bill Fox Memorial 10k run is coming up in the village of Ballylanders in SE Limerick on Sunday the 6th of March 2022. - Please note this has been changed from the original date of the 9th of January.

Details... Bill Fox Memorial Run (10k) taking place on the 9th of January. Online registration only. Entry fee €15 plus booking fee. Starting at the Ballylanders GAA clubhouse. Money raised will be in aid of Marymount Hospice and Ballylanders GAA.

Online entry HERE

Location...

The village of Ballylanders is situated in the south-east corner of county Limerick and is located on the R513 road which runs from Limerick City to Mtchelstown. It is located about 12kms from the M8 motorway (exits 12 & 13).

The 10k course takes in a large loop to the south-west of Ballylanders.

Notice: IMRA Ballyhoura Winter Trail Challenge Marathon - 14th Jan 2022

The Munster branch of IMRA (Irish Mountain Running Association) are holding a full marathon in the Ballyhoura mountains on the Friday the 14th of January 2022. Not only will this be held in the middle of Winter but it will also be held in the dark!

Details....

DESCRIPTION: Ballyhoura Winter Trail Challenge
COUNTY: Limerick
DATE: Friday 14 January, 2022
TIME:19:30
CLIMB (M): 900
DISTANCE (KM): 26.00
RACE MARKING: Route fully marked - Route fully marked
ENTRY CLOSES: 2022-01-07 23:59:00
ENTRY LIMIT: 200
ENTRY COST: €50
GETTING THERE: Scoil Pol, Kilfinane, Co Limerick

ENTRY LINK HERE

As with all IMRA events, annual membership costing €10 for 2022 is required.

ORGANISERS INSTRUCTIONS: Registration will take place at Scoil Pol in Kilfinnane Co Limerick from 5:30pm on Friday 14th January. Entry online only. Complete an lovely 26km course taking in many of the local woodlands and also topping out over Seefin Mountain. 

There will be a cut off point at the check point approx 15km into the course. Those not getting here on the time (tbd) will not be allowed up over the mountain section. Marshals will man the route at sections along the way. The Checkpoint will have water etc and food depending on the weather at the time but defo jellies, biscuits etc. 

Mandatory Kit is: Rain jacket, full vizi vest, headlamp with spare batteries, mobile phone charged and volume on loud, face covering.

PRIZEGIVING LOCATION: On finishing, finishers will receive a souvenir Beanie and a hot roll with tea/coffee.

Tipperary: Results of the Clonmel 4 mile road race - 26th Dec 2021

This years Clonmel 4 mile road race had a total of 318 finishers, a drop of about 30% on the last race in 2019. As can be seen from the chart above, it's the lowest number for at least 11 years.

Top 3 men & women...
 1 Shay McEvoy Kilkenny  18:44 SM 218
2 David McCarthy West Waterford AC  18:48 SM 207
3 Kevin Moore Dundrum AC  18:59 SM 247
16 Dymphna Ryan Dundrum AC  21:56 SF 370
21 Ciara O Neill Clonmel AC  23:13 SF 318
25 Angela McCann Clonmel AC  23:28 SF 206

The full results are up on the Premier Timing Systems website HERE

Kerry: Results of the Farranfore 5k - 26th Dec 2021

This years Farrranfore 5k on St Stephen's Day attracted a field of 301 runners. While this is down 6% on the number for the last outing in December of 2019, it's still only a small drop and a good number of runners for a 5k race in Co Kerry.

First 3 men & women...
1 15:13 Oisin Spillane M Sen Tralee Harriers
2 15:58 Derek Griffin M Sen 
3 16:02 Aogán MacDomhnaill M Sen West Limerick AC
1 16:05 Michelle Finn F Sen Leevale AC
2 16:19 Sorcha Ní Dhomhnaill F Sen Donore Harriers
3 17:20 Niamh O'Mahony F Sen An Ríocht

Results HERE

First 3 women (L-R) 2nd Sorcha Ní Dhomhnaill, 1st Michelle Finn, 3rd Niamh O'Mahony

Running events over the Christmas period - 25th Dec 2021 to 2nd Jan 2022

I updated the race calendar over the last few days and there are a huge number of running events in Cork and Munster... parkruns, GOAL miles, road race, charity runs and so on. No matter where you live in Munster, there is probably some event nearby.

Check out the race calendar HERE

Waterford: Photos of the Old Parish 5 mile Turkey Trot - Sun 5th Dec 2021

The 12th annual Paddy Joe Curran Old Parish Turkey Trot 5 mile was held on Sunday the 5th of December 21st 2021 in West Waterford. A total of €3810 was raised for charity.

Top 3 men...

1st Adam O’Connor United Striders AC 27.35 

2nd Raivis Zakis West Waterford AC 27.53
3rd John O'Rourke IND 28.10

Top 3 women...

1st Elaine Horgan Clonmel AC 33.53 
2nd Liz Nyhan West Waterford AC 34.09
3rd Beth O’Connor United Striders AC 36.03

Photos...

1) James Veale of West Waterford AC has 300+ photos HERE

Notice: Old Parish Turkey Trot 5 mile in Waterford - Sun 5th Dec 2021

The annual Paddy Joe Curran Memorial Turkey Trot 5 mile will beheld in West Waterford on Sunday the 5th of December 2021 at 12 noon.

13th Annual Paddy Joe Curran Turkey Trot (An tSean Phobail) in Association with West Waterford Athletic Club.  All proceeds to Solas Cancer Support Centre Waterford.

100% of funds raised goes to Solas Cancer Support Centre.

There will be prizes for the first 3 men and women and these will be presented at the finish line.  

Sponsors   Cleanzone Technology Ltd

Entries HERE

The race HQ is at the Marine Bar which is a few kms from Dungarvan on the Dungarvan to Youghal road.