Kerry...Dingle Marathon...More photos

Joe Murphy of Eagle AC now has a set of 101 photos up on the Eagle AC website.

Kerry...More Dingle Marathon video clips...

The first video clip is of the finish of the Dingle Half-Marathon...



Jerry Forde of Cork starting the Dingle Marathon...


Getting the crowd worked up...

Kerry...Video clip of the Dingle Marathon

This is a 4 minute video clip showing the start of the Dingle Half and Ful Marathon last Sunday.

Kerry...More photos and reports of the Dingle Marathon

Photos...There is a photo gallery with 148 shots at this LINK. Some of the photos give a glimpse of the outstanding scenery on the day.

News Article.........there is a report on the Marathon on the Dingle News website.

Kerry...Results of the Dingle Half and Full Marathon - Sat 12th Sept 2009

What an amazing event! In terms of weather, it couldn't have been any better....sunshine, blue skies and a gentle breeze. It all made for what was probably the best Half and Full Marathon in Ireland this year.




So, what was it like?


The start was pretty normal for the start of any big race. Once the race got under way, it was pretty obvious why the roads had to be closed as the runners filled the narrow road out of Dingle. As the route wound it's way through Ventry and on towards Slea Head, there were plenty of small pulls. As we gained height, the view out over Dingle Bay was incredible. Ireland's highest mountains on the next peninsula were all clearly visible as well as the Skelligs in the distance rising out of the sea.

Past Slea Head and onwards to Dunquin with the Blaskets on the left. In terms of weather and scenery, it really was at it's best. At Dunquin, the vast majority of runners peeled off left to finish their half Marathon while the Marathon runners carried on towards Ballyferriter. The field was now pretty stretched out with big gaps in between the runners. Along this section, it was sheltered from the breeze and at times, it almost felt as warm as the Cork Marathon!

After the 21 mile mark, there was a serious climb but once you reached the highest point, it was all downhill into Dingle. Overall, a very well organised event. It's not a course for fast times but in terms of quality, it is way ahead of any of the city races.

On a final point, it will be on 1 week earlier next year so it won't clash with the Cork Half or the Triathlon in Kenmare.

Results.........

1) The full marathon results are HERE.

2) The half-marathon results are HERE.

Photos.......

1) There are some commercial photos at marathon-photos.com

Kerry.......Dingle Half-Marathon and Marathon, Sat 12th Sept

I was hoping to put up some additional info on this route but didn't have time. Details of the route can be found on the Dingle Marathon website.

Limerick...Coaching Workshop

Coaching Workshops in Limerick...

September 16th & 21st
On Wednesday 16th September from 7-9.30pm there will be a Throws Workshop in UL for all coaches and experienced athletes aged 17+. Two of the countries most experienced coaches will lead the workshop in John Sheehan Javelin and Sean Whitney Shot. You can register on the night 6.45pm sharp and the cost is 5 Euro.
On Monday 21st September there will be a Road Running/Endurance Workshop also at UL from 7-9.30pm and it takes place in the classroom in the sports arena. It is aimed at all athletes, road runners and coaches 18+ interested in endurance running. The cost of the course is 5 Euro payable on the night at registration 6.45pm sharp. Guest speaker on the night will be Irish Olympic 800m runner Thomas Chamney. The following topics will be covered:
- Different types of Endurance training
- Heart rates and training
- Recovery Methods
- Planning
- Important Tips
- Training for 5km, 10km & Marathon
- Question & Answer session

Tipperary......Recent results

Here are some results of recent road races in Co.Tipperary...

1) Tipp 10 Mile Road Championships.......23rd August 2009.......Results

2) Tipp Masters Road Championships......29th August 2009.......Results...Photos

3) Michael Cahill 5 km road race, Ballingarry..........4th Sept 2009.....Results ...Photos

Tipperary...'Michael Cahill' 5km road race...Fri 4th Sept 2009

With the evenings getting shorter, this must be nearly the last evening road race in the Minster region.

Coolquill Athletic Club13th Annual Michael Cahill 5k ClassicRoad Race and Walk
Out and back flat course at Ballingarry, via Killenaule, Co Tipperary.
Starting at Ballingarry ConventFriday 4th September 2009 at 7:30pm

Map of area HERE.

Race flyer HERE.

Kerry.......Dingle Half-Marathon and Marathon info...

Just received this reminder.........
"On line entry will remain open until midnight on Wednesday the 26th of August. Race packs will be sent out from Friday the 28th of August."

Races in Munster this weekend.....Fri 21st-Sun 23rd Aug 2009

This is what is on offer this weekend in Munster......

Fri 21st Aug......
Waterford.....there is a 3 mile and 5 mile road race in Ballinameela, West Waterford.
Ballinnameela is a few kms to the west of Dungarvan in west Waterford. See this map.
Details from the West Waterford website........Ballinameela 3 and 5 mile run/walk.race starts at 7.30 pm entry fee 8 euro,entries will be taken at Ballinameela community centre where changing,showers and refreshments will be available,The course has been measured by Jones Counter and is a fast , flat course.
The race flyer says the entry is €7.

Sat 22nd Aug......
Kerry......there is a 5km race in Killarney at 3pm.

Sun 23rd Aug......
Tipperary......the Tipperary AAI have their own 10 mile road championships in Clonmel at 11am. This is open to Tipperary runners only.

Limerick.......there is a 5 mile road race in Kilmeedy, Co.Limerick.
Details......
KILMEEDY 5 MILE ROAD RACESUNDAY 23rd AUGUST 2009 at 12 Noon
WALKERS AND RUNNERS OF ALL AGES WELCOME PRIZES FOR ALL CATEGORIES. SPOT PRIZES GALOREENTRIES,CHANGING FACILITIES AND REFRESHMENTSIN ARAS IDE, KILMEEDY, Co Limerick
Kilmeedy is 10 kms north of Dromcolliher in west Limerick and about 18 kms west of the main Cork/Limerick road.
There is a race flyer with map HERE.

Waterford...Results of the Ardmore 5 mile road race - Fri 14th Aug 2009

A record crowd of 238 turned out for the Ardmore 5 mile road race in west Waterford. Judging by the faces at the race, there was a large contingent of Cork runners who when added to the Waterford regulars helped boost the numbers.

The full results are now available HERE.

Waterford...Ardmore 5 Mile road race - Fri 14th Aug 2009

The 10th and final race of the Ger Wyley / Nike Summer Series takes place in Ardmore, West Waterford at 7:30pm on Friday, the 14th of August.

Directions........If you are coming from the Cork direction, take the Youghal bypass and look for the turnoff right for Ardmore. At the crossroads in the centre of the village, take a left and the GAA pitch is a few hundred metres out this road on the right.

Course.....the start point is about 1 km from the GAA hall. The route is then basically a large loop circuit that you run 1.5 times........i.e. You start out in the countryside, you run into Ardmore, then back into the countryside again and complete the loop.......pass the start point again and then finish in Ardmore itself. There are a few small drags but nothing serious.

Overall.........this race in the West Waterford seaside town seems to attract a large crowd. As well as the usual West Waterford crew, it attracts a fair few runners from Cork considering that it's only just East of Youghal.

From the West Waterford AC website...
Entries taken at Ardmore G.A.A.centre,showers and refreshments.Entry fee is €8. Presentation of prizes will take place at An Tobar Bar along with the presentation for the overall series.
Prizes: 1st 3 men and 1st 3 ladies. First man and woman in each of the 12 zodiac star signs.

Tipperary...Results of the 'Deadmans' 5 Mile Road Race - Fri 7th Aug 2009

The final race in this year's Outfield Sports/Asics 3-Counties Challenge was the popular Carraig Hotel Deadman's 5 mile race held in Carrick-on-Suir on August 7th. The series which is organised by Carrick Roadrunners has gone from strength to strength with large fields of athletes lining up for all four races in counties Tipperary, Kilkenny and Waterford. Starting at the historic Ormonde Castle and taking in the famous Sean Kelly Square,this year's race saw a new course record of 24:27 set by the overall series winner, Sergiu Ciobanu from Clonliffe Harriers. In second place was Brian Kirwan (St. Lawrences) in 25:34, while third place went to Carrick-on-Suir's Brian Murphy (26:47).Gowran AC were winners of the men's team prize.
The ladies' race was won by Madeline Loughnane (Thurles Crokes) in 29:04. Second place went to Pauline Lambe (Tullamore Harriers) who also took first prize in the overall series. West Waterford's Corinna Walsh finished third with a time of 30:43 while the team prize went to Clonmel AC. Total Finishers 165

Results........the result of the 'Deadmans' 5 Mile race is available HERE and the overall result of the 3 Counties challenge is available HERE.

Tipperary...Deadman's 5k, Carrick-on-Suir - Fri 7th Aug 2009

The 4th and final race in the 3 Counties Challenge take place in Carrick-on-Suir next Friday, the 7th of August at 7:30pm. Details in the flyer above...

Waterford...Results of the Ballymacarbry 5 mile road race - Fri 31st July

The results of this 5 mile race in Waterford are now available at this tempory link.

Races in Munster...Friday 31st of July 2009

This coming weekend, there are no less than 4 races on offer....4 of them on Friday evening, the 31st of July and 1 on the Sunday.

Friday 31st of July...
Cork........The Kinsale Regatta 5 Mile road race starts at 8pm. More details on the Running in Cork website.

Clare....There is a 4 mile race in Kildysart which is in the south of the county, a few kms south of Ennis on the R473 road. More details below...
Kildysart Festival and the 4th Annual Dermot Power Memorial 4mile open road race and 4 mile fun walk organised by Kilmurry Ibrickane/ North Clare Athletic Club will take place around the streets of Kildysart, Co. Clare on Friday 31st July 2009 starting at 7. 00pm with the walk and the road race at 7 . 30pm.
CHANGING FACILITIES AND ENTRIES AT Kildysart COMMUNITY School.
Prizes; CASH PRIZE FUND INCLUDING TEAMS.
1ST. 6 SENIOR MEN1ST. 3 MEN O/35 & O/401ST. 3 MEN O/45 & O/501st Man O/55 & O/60 1ST. 3 Junior Men
Ladies1ST. 6 SENIOR LADIES1ST. 3 LADIES O/35, O/40 1ST. 3 LADIES O/45, O/501ST. 3 MENS TEAMS (4 TO SCORE)1ST. 2 LADIES TEAMS (3 TO SCORE)
(ENTRY FEE : ROAD RACE : €15. 00 Euro) TEE SHIRTS TO ALL FINISHERS.
(ENTRY FEE : FUN Walk €5. 00 Euro)
*** FUN RUNNERS AND WALKERS WELCOME ****

Waterford........There is a 5 mile road race in Ballymacarbry which is on the R671 road from Dungarvan/Cappoquin to Clonmel.
Details below...
14th Annual Dooceys Bar Ballymacarbry 5 Race number 9 in Ger Wyley/Nike summer seriesRoad and Forest Path circuit,race starts at 7.30 pm. Entries taken at the community centre in the village. Entry fee is €8. Showers and changing facilities available in the centre. Refreshments and prizegiving in Doocey's Bar over the road.

Kerry.........There is a 4 mile race in Kilgobnet, Beaufort at 7pm (.......although it might be 8pm!). Kilgobnet is a few kms south of the N72 road between Killarney and Killorglin.

Sunday 2nd August....
Kerry...There is a 10k fun run in Kerry. Details below...
THE KENMARE INCA TRAIL Charity 10km Fun Run / Walkin aid of Focus Ireland Sunday 2nd August - 1.30pm
The Kenmare Inca Trail - Charity 10K Fun Run/Walk - is being organised by 'The Kenmare Incas' in a major fundraiser for Focus Ireland. The 10km Fun Run is the team's main fundraiser for the Four Peaks Challenge. The trail will start from Shelbourne Street on Sunday 2nd August at 1.30pm, and takes you over the Suspension Bridge, heading for the Sheen Falls, Ashgrove and back into town. The entry fee is €15, with a reduction for kids, and registration takes place from 12 noon on the day. Pre-registrations are also being accepted. This fun event is open to people of all ages and abilities and guarantees an exciting afternoon out. For more information or to register nowcontact Ann 087 6248554 / Laura 087 4178255

Tipperary...Results of the Ballynonty 10 Mile Road Race - Sun 26th July 2009

There was a small turnout of just 66 runners for this 10 mile road race in Ballynonty, Tipperary on Sunday, the 26th of July. Despite the heavy shower of rain before the start, the race itself was held in mostly sunny and dry conditions with a strong breeze making itself felt in the 2nd half of the course.

1st Man....Sergio Ciabonu of Clonliffe Harriers

1st Woman...Madeline Loughnane of Thurles Crokes AC

The full results can be found HERE.

There is a gallery of photographs HERE.

Tipperary...Preview of the Ballynonty 10 Mile Road Race - Sun 26th July 2009

This 10 mile road race takes place in the village of Ballynonty in South Tipperary at 1pm on Sunday, the 26th of July. Ballynonty is located between the villages of Killenaule and New Birmingham, just to the South East of the 'Horse&Jockey' and Littleton on the N8 Cork to Dublin road.

In terms of 10 mile road races, this one is probably one of the smallest in Munster. The field is usually pretty small...in fact, last year they only got 73 runners. It seems a pity as there are loads of short 5k/4m/5m races on the race calendar but the 10 milers are relatively scarce. The thing about the short races is that they are all about speed...you go out relatively hard and hang on. You can't do that with a 10 miler. It's a combination of speed and stamina which makes it a good challenge. If you are interested in this unique race, you might consider it on Sunday.

There is a flyer for the race HERE.

Kilkenny...Results of the Piltown 10k - Fri 17th July 2009

The full results of this race are available HERE.