Waterford...Results of the 'Garvey's Supervalue' Cross Country - 12th Oct 2008

Looking at the photos of this event, it seems that the weather in West Waterford was certainly a lot brighter than for the Cross Country race in Cork. Reading the race report, it looks as if it was a very close race with Alan O'Shea and Sandis Bralitis neck and neck for most of it.

Results........

Ladies Race..............Corinna Walsh 14.50, Pauline Lamb 14.53, Diane Behan 15.37, Norma Wall 16.12, Ann Whelan 17.06, Brigid Coffey 17.44, Onra Power 20.20
Men’s Race..............Sandis Bralitis 24.39, Alan O’ Shea 24.41, James McCarthy 25.54, Raivis Zakis 26.11, Mick Kelly 26.13, Frank Halley 26.14, Paul Deegan 26.15, Rory Moloney 27.19, Frank Hayes 27.28, Eric Meade 27.50, Pat Ryan 28.02, Sean Stilwell 28.18, Kevin Kenneally 28.25, Aubray Storey 28.32, Denis McCarthy 28.38, Harry O’ Brien 28.58, Keith Radley 29.20, PJ Guinan 29.44, Des Feeney 30.15, Pat O’ Riordan 30.20, Tomas Mahoney 30.29, Michael Murphy 31.29, Colin Lyons 31.29, Connie Kelleher 32.08, Vincent Tutty 33.59, Michael Wade 34.06, John O’ Connor 34.33, Tom Byrne 35.01
Winners Senior: Corinna WalshOver 35: Brigid CoffeyOver 40: Ann Whelan
Men’s ResultsSenior: Sandis Bralitis, Over 35: Frank Hayes, Over 40: Paul Deegan, Over 45: Denis McCarthy, Over 50: Colin Lyons, Over 55: Connie Kelleher

A full race report can be found on the West Waterford AC website.

They also have 3 sets of photos. Set 1, Set 2 and Set 3.

Waterford...'Supervalue' Cross Country Race in Dungarvan - Sun 12th Oct (2:30pm)

Late Autumn is the usual time of year that the Cross Country season starts. In most events, the races are pre-entry only and you must be a member of a club to run. In Waterford on next Sunday, they have a cross country race that is open to everyone and you can enter on the day. If you have never done a cross country race before, you will find it is a different experience from running on the roads. First of all, the ground is a lot softer and it can be more tiring to run on. The second thing is that it can be slippy if it is wet. To do it, you should have special shoes with spikes but to be honest, if it's not wet, you could just wear a pair of old runners and be careful on the corners. Here are the details of the race next Sunday as supplied by James Veale of West Waterford AC.........

16TH ANNUAL GARVEYS SUPERVALUE GALLOP IN ST.AUGUSTINES COLLEGE ON SUNDAY NEXT OCTOBER 12TH..

The Garveys SuperValue Cross Country Gallop takes place next Sunday October 14th in St.Augustines College with a 2.30 pm starting time. As previous years this event is open to all and caters for all levels of runners from elite runners, club runners, fun runners and joggers all are more than welcome, We have a 1 lap 2k run plus a 2 lap run (4km) or the 4 laps run (8km). There will be prizes on offer in all events and plenty of spots prizes too.This race is now in its 16th year and has seen some great battles over that time. An added bonus to the race is the fact that it incorporates the county senior championships for men and women and here too we hope to have the club well represented as we strive to retain both the Ladies and Men’s team titles won in 2007.Entries are expected from many of the surrounding counties as well as a huge local involvement. After a most satisfactory start in Kilmacow last Sunday week in the Ryan brothers shield competition between St.Senans AC and ourselves we have a commanding lead here and hopefully Sunday we can continue on the same vane by retaining that shield again for 2008. The Gallop has a starting time of 2.30 P.M. The Senior event will be preceded by a full County Juvenile programme for uneven ages, The organisers have tried to make this race attractive to everyone. From the elite Senior Men and Women who will take on the four laps to all joggers, fun runners will also be catered for in the either the 2 lap event or if you prefer the 1 lap event and there is many categories on the day with something for everyone thanks to the generosity of our sponsor Garveys SuperValue Dungarvan. The presentation of prizes will take place immediately after the race at the College grounds.

Limerick...Results of the 'Limerick Leader' Womens Mini-Marathon

Looks like they got around 3,000 entrants this year for the 'Limerick Leader' Womens Mini-Marathon on what was a lovely autumnal day. First Lady accross the line was Rosmary Ryan of Bilboa AC who also won the Munster Half Marathon in Blarney, Co. Cork just 3 weeks beforehand.

The Top 10 Finishers for this 7 km road race were as follows:
1. Rosemary Ryan 23:07
2. Carmel Crowley 24:26
3. Eimear Martin 24:42
4. Orla Drumm 24:52
5. Veronica Colleran 25:20
6. Jessamy Hoskin 25:27
7. Ann McPhail 25:28
8. Michelle Finn 26:17
9. Mary Sheehan 27:25
10. Carol Finn 27:45

Limerick Athletic Club were the driving force behind this event and they have a full set of results up on their website with times for the first 199 finishers.

Limerick AC also have a photo gallery of the event HERE.

Sport Limerick have a gallery of 154 photos HERE.

Limerick...'Limerick Leader' Womens Mini-Marathon (7 kms) - Sun 5th Oct (2pm)

After the success of the Cork Ladies Mini-Marathon with almost 10,000 entries, it is now the turn of Limerick City to host an event. The 'Limerick Leader' Womens Mini-Marathon takes place over a 7 km circuit on next Sunday, the 5th of October at 2pm. The race takes place on the University of Limerick campus on the East side of the city.

Entries...Note that you can enter on the day between 11:30 and 12:30 for €15. Just make sure you get there early.

Route......You can find a map of the route HERE.

Additional info.......Limerick Athletic Club are helping to organise this event. You can find additional information on their website.

Kerry Athletics....Reports on the Half Marathons in September

There are 2 reports on the Kerry Athletics website about the runners from the Kingdom who took part in the National Half-Marathon in Waterford and the Munster Half-Marathon in Blarney, Cork.

The National report is HERE and the Munster report is HERE.

Waterford...Results of the Munster Express 10km Fun Run - Sun 14th Sept 2008

Almost 1,000 people took part in this charity event in Waterford on a wet day on Sunday, the 14th of September. A report on the race is now available online on the Munster Express website.

The category prizewinners can be seen at http://www.munster-express.ie/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/fun-run-results-2008.pdf

According to their website, they state that the full results will be carried in next week’s edition of the newspaper.

A selection of photos can be seen HERE.

Cork & Limerick - Ladies Mini Marathon

It's that time of year again when thousands of women in Cork and Limerick take part in the annual mini-marathons. Some will run it, most will walk it but thousands will raise huge sums of money for various charities.

While these races are still off a bit, the closing dates for online entries are fast approaching.

Cork Mini-Marathon...This is over a 4 mile circuit on Sunday, the 28th of September. The closing date for online entries is next Friday, the 19th of September. You can find the entry page HERE.

Limerick Mini-Marathon...This is over a 7km /4.3 mile circuit on Sunday, the 5th of October. The closing date for online entries for this one is Friday, the 26th of September. Limerick Athletic Club are helping to organise this one and you can find entry details on their website.

Munster Half Marathon Results - Sun 14th Sept 2008

The Cork Half Marathon on Sunday, the 14th of September also doubled up as the AAI Munster Half Marathon championships. For this competition, it was up to individuals and club officials to enter people and teams on the day.

The full results of the Cork Half Marathon can be seen on the Running in Cork blog along with pictures of the event.

The results of the Munster Half Marathon championships are now available HERE.

Races in Munster on Sunday 14th of September

Next Sunday in Munster, there are 2 road races.

1) Cork Half Marathon..........The annual Cork Half Marathon takes place in Blarney just to the North West of Cork City on Sunday, the 14th of September at 11am. Entries on the day are €25. A full preview of the race can be found on http://corkrunning.blogspot.com/

2) Munster Express 10km Fun Run........This fun run takes place in Waterford City at 12 noon. Note that there will be no entries taken on the day and the date for pre-entry was last Monday, the 8th of September. For anyone already entered, you can find more information at these links...

http://www.munster-express.ie/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/funrun2008-1.pdf

and

http://www.munster-express.ie/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/funrun2008-2.pdf

Waterford...Results of the National Half-Marathon - Sun 7th Sept 2008

The National Half-Marathon this year was hosted by Waterford AC and I have to say, they made a fantastic job of it. The sports centre in Waterford city was the perfect location to base the race, they had loads of stewards on the roads and junctions, there were plenty of water stations out along the course and they had enough sandwiches afterwards to feed a small city in China ;o)

Well done lads, take a bow...

A total of 430 runners took part in this very competitive field. The course was over a slightly hilly course from Waterford City to the outskirts of Tramore and back again. A slightly tough but fair course. The winner of the race was Cillian O'Leary of Raheny Shamrock AC in a time of 67m 22s. The winner of the ladies race was Maria McCambridge of Dundrum South Dublin AC in a time of 77m 12s.

The winning mens team was West Waterford AC (shown above).....L to R...Raivis Zakis (3rd -68m 51s), Mareks Floroseks (5th - 69m 43s) and Sandis Bralitis (2nd - 68m 03s)

Results...

The full list of the 430 finishers can be found HERE.

The list of medal winners can be found HERE.

Waterford...National Half Marathon - Sun 7th Sept (11am)

The AAI National Half Marathon takes place in Waterford City on Sunday, the 7th of September at 11am. The registration point is the Waterford Regional Sports Centre just off the N25 Cork to Waterford road. The race starts on the main road and heads South towards Tramore and back to Waterford again to finish on the track at the Sports Centre.

The map above shows where the start and finish point is.

The map below shows the complete route.

Waterford AC are the club running the event and more information can be got from their website.

It costs individuals €10 to run on the day and an entry form can be got HERE.

Elsewhere in Munster this week, there is also the Cork BHAA 'PTAA' 5k road race in Togher in Cork City. A full preview is available on the Running in Cork blog.

Also coming up on the 14th of September is the Cork Half Marathon in Blarney. Please note that the deadline for cheap entries (€20) is Saturday, the 6th of September. After that, it will cost €25. An entry form can be found HERE.

Waterford...Results of the Woodstown 5 Mile - Sat 23rd Aug 2008

The results of the 'Alan Everett' Woodstown 5 Mile can be now found on the Waterford AC website HERE.

Waterford...Colligan 'Rockies' 4 Mile - Sun 31st August (3pm)

"A new race on the calender is the Colligan Rockies/Emmets GAA club 4 mile road race starting at 3 PM.entries taken at club pavilion from 2 PM.entry fee 7 euro.As well as the usual catagory prizes there will be a special GAA club section teams of three with mens and Womens team's expected to participate.The race will be part of the Kilbrien,Colligan and Kilgobnet family fun day.All are welcome "
Colligan is a few kms to the North West of Dungarvan in West Waterford.

Tipperary...Results of the Ballingarry 5k Road Race...17th Aug 2008

The results of the 'Michael Cahill' 5 km road race which was held back in Ballingarry on the 17th of August are now available. It looks like the turnout may have a bit on the low side due to the Tipperary/Waterford hurling match yet there were still some fast times posted on the day.

RESULTS OF MICHAEL CAHILL 5k - 17th AUGUST 2008
1. Shane Mullaney Thurles Crokes 15.46
2. Timmy Murphy Grange Fermoy 15.55
3. Tony Fogarty Thurles Crokes 16.18
4. Paul Gibbons S.B R. 16.31
5. Donal Keane Dundrum 16.52
6. Billy Phillips Thurles Crokes 16.54
7. Vincent Molumby “ “ 16.55
8. Denis McCarthy East Cork 17.17
9. Ross Alexander Coolquill 17.21
10 Ruaidhri Devitt Dundrum 17.23
11 Donal Horgan Coolquill 17.26
12 Tommy Moloney Thurles Crokes 17.30
13 Pat Bookle St Josephs 17.42
14 Sean McGrath Dundrum 18.00
15 Stephen Hunter Clonmel 18.45
16 Angela McCann Clonmel 18.47
17 Christopher O’Brien Thurles Crokes 18.48
18 Declan Doherty “ “ 18.49
19 Owen Fanning Ballynonty 18.55
20 Joyce Curtin East Cork 18.58
21 Neilie Hall Ballynonty 19.19
22 Paul Ryan Clonmel 19.28
23 Leslie Smyth Coolquill 19.30
24 Terence Smeaton St Abbans 19.36
25 Brendan Kinane Clonmel 19.41
26 Mary Sheehan Grange Fermoy 19.53
27 Andrew Galloway Coolquill 19.57
28 Andrew Smyth “ “` 20.02
29 Matt Alexander “ “ 20.08
30 Michael Dundon Thurles Crokes 20.17
31 Denise Compton Dundrum 20.20
32 Bobby Farrell Thurles Crokes 20.25
33 Kieran Power U/A 20.46
34 Willie O’Gorman St Catherines 20.47
35 Mary Molloy Carrick 20.55
36 Brian Devitt Dundrum 21.11
37 Maurice Boland Clonmel 21.16
38 Dylan Grant Thurles Crokes 21.17
39 Seamie Hanafin “ “ 21.19
40 Martin Ivors Coolquill 21.36
41 Con Corbett U/A 22.02
42 Vincent Normoyle U/A 22.06
43 Bridget Coffey West Waterford 22.07
44 Donna Nagle Clonmel 22.10
45 Christy Tuohy Thurles Crokes 22.25
46 Phil O’Dwyer Coolquill 22.49
47 Eamonn Crowley Clonmel 22.59
48 Margaret Farrell Thurles Crokes 25.36
49 Mairead O’Connor Dundrum 25.44
50 Michael O’Dwyer St Catherines 27.08
51 Donal Hanley U/A 29.16
52 Rosin Ryan Thurles Crokes 32.50

(...with thanks to Edie Smyth for the above results)

Races this week...Tues 19th to Sun 24th of Aug & Upcoming Half Marathons

This week in Munster, the only road races are in Cork. On Wednesday, the Cork BHAA are holding their 'Army/Navy' 5 mile race in the Naval base in Ringaskiddy. More details on this race can be found on the Running in Cork blog. Later in the week, there is an 8km road race in Liscarroll in North Cork. Details on that race will be posted on the Running in Cork blog on Friday.

On a seperate issue, there are 2 Half Marathons coming up in Munster in September.

On the 7th of September, Waterford AC are hosting the AAI National Half Marathon. You can find an entry form for this race HERE. The closing date for Team entries is Wednesday, the 27th of August. It's not clear if this applies to individual entries or not.

One week after the Waterford race, St.Finbarrs AC are holding the annual Cork Half Marathon in Blarney just outside Cork on Sunday, the 14th of September. An entry from for this race can be found HERE.

Waterford...Results of the Ardmore 5 Mile Road Race - Fri 15th Aug 2008

A big crowd of almost 200 runners turned out for this well organised road race in Ardmore in West Waterford. Outside of the prizes for the top 3 men and women, the other prizes went to first man and women finisher of each of the 12 starsigns!!

The full results can now be found on this website.

Tipperary...'Michael Cahill' 5 km Road Race, Ballingarry

This 5 km road race takes place at 2:30pm in the village of Ballingarry near Killenaule in the South East of Tipperary. With the opening of the new section of the N8 road between Mitchelstown and Cashel, this area is now a lot easier to get to especially to any runners coming from the South.

Here is some more info...

August 17th Michael Cahill 5k Road race, Ballingarry, near Killenaule, Co Tipperary 2.30p.m. Prizes for all categories. Refreshments afterwards, contact (052) 54236

A flyer for this race can be found at this LINK.

Note that on Saturday, RTE issued the following..."In Tipperary, a bridge in Ballynunty is impassable. There is flooding in Killenaule and also between Fethard and Cashel. "

Waterford...Fri 15th Aug 2008 - Ardmore 5 Mile Road Race

There are only 2 road races in Munster this week. The first one up is the Ardmore 5 Mile road race on Friday evening at 7:30pm. This is a really nice area and is of course perhaps better known for it's very distinctive Round Tower. Here is some additional info about the race from the West Waterford AC website...

An Tobar-Ardmore 5 final race in Ger Wyley Sports/Nike summer series.Entries-changing -showers Ardmore G.A.A. club house. Teas and sandwiches plus presentation of race prizes and overall series presentation at An Tobar. Race starts 7.30 pm, entry fee 8 euro.

Ardmore is just off the N25 Cork to Waterford road and is located just East of Youghal.

Tipperary...Results of the 'Deadmans' 5 Mile Road Race - Fri 8th Aug 2008

A total of 158 runners turned out for this 5 Mile Road Race in Carrick on Suir on Friday, the 8th of August. The full results can be found at this LINK.

Cork..Sat 9th Aug 2008 - Shanagarry Festival 5 km Road Race

This 5k race take place in Shanagarry in East Cork at 2:30 pm. More details are available on the Running in Cork blog.