Limerick...Pallasgreen 10k - Sun 31st Oct 2010

The race will commence at The Idler Bar, Knockane, Pallasgreen on Sunday 31st October 2010 at 14.00 hours


Registration will take place from 12.30 on race day. All registered participants will receive a race number.

Families and walking clubs are welcome as the route will be limited to one circuit of the course being 5K.

Entry Charge €10per runner - €10 per family

Calling all Families – A special prize will be given for the best Halloween Themed Dressed Family
A Warm up stretching session will begin at 13.30 hrs.

A baggage drop-off facility will be available at the location. There are no changing facilities so it would be advisable to arrive in running gear
Prizes: 1st - A Meal Voucher for two for The Ballykisteen Hotel,

2nd Prize - €50 sports voucher

Special Prize – A special prize will be awarded for best Halloween Themed Dressed Family.
For further information contact; patrickjq@eircom.net - 0872588980

Results & Photos of the 2010 Dublin City Marathon

Conditions for the 2010 Dublin City Marathon were perfect with cool temperatures, blue skies and constant sunshine. There was a record entry for this year's event and there were plenty of faces from Cork in the race and out along the course. As an occasion, the Dublin City Marathon is truely the National Marathon with runners from all corners of Ireland taking part. It has a unique atmosphere that isn't found in any other Irish Marathon.

This year, I ran the Marathon from the unique perspective as one of the 3:45 pacers. One suprising aspect was the sheer number of runners on the road. I thought perhaps in the later stages, the road out ahead might clear a bit but it never did. The road was constantly full and at times, it got pretty congested when the route got narrow.

Results.....if you haven't seen them, you can check your times on the Dublin City Marathon website.

Photos......(Updated Tues 6:30am)

1) Fergus McNally has a gallery of 895 photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/fergusmcnally/sets/72157625113161683/with/5113938711/

2) Brian Mc? has a small gallery of 37 photos near Kilmainham at http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianmca/sets/72157625112510241/

3) David Bradshaw has a large gallery at the 18.5 mile mark....
Runners faster than the 3 hour pacer at http://www.flickr.com/photos/25938822@N07/tags/208300pacer/
Between the 3 and 3:15 pacers at http://www.flickr.com/photos/25938822@N07/tags/300pacer315pacer/
Between the 3:15 and 3:30 pacers at http://www.flickr.com/photos/25938822@N07/tags/315pacer330pacer/
Between 3:30 and 3:45 pacers at http://www.flickr.com/photos/25938822@N07/tags/330pacer345pacer/
Between 3:45 and 4 hour pacers at http://www.flickr.com/photos/25938822@N07/tags/345pacer400pacer/
Those slower than the 4 hour pacer at http://www.flickr.com/photos/25938822@N07/tags/400pacerplus/

Kerry - Results of the Killarney 5 km race - Sat 25th Oct 2010

A total of 252 runners turned out for the first race in the 5 km race series in Killarney, Co.Kerry.

The full results are available HERE

Races this weekend....Sat 23rd - Mon 25th Oct 2010

Sat 23rd.....
Kerry.....Feet First 5 km road race in Killarney. Registration on the day will take place at the Kerry Parents and Friends building near the Catherdral. Registration will take place from 9am and will close after 10.30. The race will begin at 11 am Sharp.


This is the 1st race in the series of 4...
•All race courses are accurately measured and full results will be available shortly after each event. Category prizes and distribution of series t-shirts and spot prizes will follow the final race.


•A specially designed, souvenir t-shirt will be awarded to everyone who enters the series and completes all 4 races.

•€5 for races 1, 2 and 3. €8 for race 4.

•Post race food and banter after each race at a venue to be confirmed.

•These races are specifically designed with the beginner in mind and are perfect for the many members of the Fit4Life groups that have become established all around the county. Runners of all standards are welcome to take part. AAI Permit Granted.
 
Sun 24th.....
Cork.....Bandon 10 km road race.....details on the Running in Cork website

Tipperary...Dundrum Athletic Club 50th Anniversary Celebrations

The club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and as part of the celebrations the club will be holding a function in Dundrum House Hotel on Saturday the 9th of October at 8:30 pm .

It is hoped to get as many athletes and members from the early years of the club present on the night as possible, along with present members and people from other clubs. If anybody has any photos from the 1960/1970 era could they give them in advance to club members for display on the night.

The evening will consist of a talk on the history of the club followed by a finger buffet and to round off the night music by local band After Hours.

Tickets are available from club members (and on the door) at a cost of 10 euro each.

Dundrum Athletic Club, Co. Tipperary

1960-2010 50th Anniversary

web: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dundrum-Athletic-Club/187881736213

Waterford...Results of the Dungarvan Mini-Marathon - Sun 26th Sep 2010

The results are now up on the Carer's Association web-site.

Dungarvan Mini Marathon 26th September 2010

The Dungarvan Mini Marathon got off to a great start with the weather in our favour ensuring a great day out for all. The overall winner was Alan Lyons in a time of 38.40. The first woman home was Sylvia Malone with a time of 41.02. Participants of all ages came out and showed their support for The Carers Association. Over €2,242.00 has been raised in fundraising to date.

List of Participant Race Times

Note: Results are in Microsoft Excel format.

Races in Munster this weekend - Thu 23rd to Sun 26th Sep 2010

Thursday 23rd September
Limerick......UL Rowing Club Winter Run Series

A 5k/10k - 10 week Run Series organised by the University of Limerick Rowing Club.
The run course winds through the grounds of UL taking in both the North and South campus via the Living Bridge. Begins Thursday the 23rd of September. Choice of distance each night.
Registration begins at 6.30 with the race starting at 7pm.
Entry fees are 5 euro for adults or 3 euro for students.
Prizes for overall fastest male, female and most improved male and female after the final race.
All runners of every ability are welcome.
To get to UL Boathouse, enter the main gates of UL, at the first roundabout take the first exit, and the next roundabout take the first exit again. Continue straight on until you arrive at the Boathouse.

Saturday 25th September
Clare......The Cliffs of Moher Half-Marathon at 9am

Sunday 26th September
Waterford......The Dungarvan Mini Marathon 10k is at 12noon.
Entry fee €12 online at Run Ireland. Late entry €15 on the day.
In Aid of the Carers Association.

Cork......Cork Ladies Mini Marathon at 1pm
See Preview on the Running in Cork blog.

Tipperary......Kilsheelan 10k at 1.30pm
Entry fee €10

The village of Kilsheelan will be hosting a 10k road race in aid of their local community centre.
Entry on the day at Kilsheelan Community Centre from 10am-12.30pm, you can also enter online before September 23rd @ runireland.com
Entry fee is €10 for runners and walkers and there will be prizes the first three ladies and gents and 1st over 40,45,50. There will be goody bags and spot prizes on the day.
Parking and changing facilities are available at the Community Centre.
Contact: Catherine Crotty (086) 309 7304

Organized by Carrick Road Runners.

Tipperary...Results of the Ladies Mini Marathon - Sun 19th Sep 2010

There was a big turnout of 735 runners for the first Tipperary Womens Mini Marathon.

The full results are now up on the Tipperary Mini Marathon site.

Clare...Results of the East Clare 10k - Sat 18th Sep 2010

The results of this race are now up on the Marian AC web-site.

Note: Best viewed with Microsoft Word, but should be readable in WordPad too.

Races in Munster this weekend - Sat 18th to Sun 19th Sep 2010

Saturday 18th September
Clare......East Clare 10k at Kilkishen is on at 11am
Family Entry Fee: €20
Student entry fee: €5

Sunday 19th September
Kilkenny......The 2nd Kilkenny and Half-Marathon is on
Entry fee: Half Marathon - €35, 10 km - €25 at The Ormonde Leisure Centre.

Cork......Cork BHAA Garda/IPS 5k at the Marina.
This is over the same course as the John Buckley Sports 5k.
Entry €5/€8 at the Lee Rowing Club.
See preview on the Running in Cork blog.

Tipperary......The Ladies Mini-Marathon takes place in Thurles at 2pm.
See the route map.

Clare...Results of the Scariff 10km race - Sun 12 Sep 2010

The results are now up on the Marian AC web-site.

Note: Best viewed with Microsoft Word, but should be readable in WordPad too.

Kerry...Results of the Killarney Summerfest 5k - Sat 24 July 2010

There doesn't seem to be any results made public for this one but here is a video clip of the finish......(Edited by John Desmond)

Tipperary...Results of the Michael Cahill 5 km - Fri 3rd Sep 2010

The results of this race are now up on the Tipperary Athletics web-site.

Races in Munster this weekend - Thu 9th to Sun 12th Sep 2010

Thursday 9th September
Cork......There is a new 5km road race in Cloyne at 7.30pm
preceded by a walk at 7pm
See full preview on the Running in Cork blog.
Entry fee: €8 for runners and €5 for walkers.

Saturday 11th September
Wexford......The 3rd Kilmore AC 10km is at 5pm
Entry fee: €20 for runner and €10 for walkers.
Tee-shirts for first 200 entries.
Chip timing.
Kilmore is on the R739 road in south-east Wexford. It's not in Munster, but we've been assured a Munster man has had a hand in organizing this popular race!

Sunday 12th September
Cork......The main event of the weekend is the Cork Half-Marathon at 11am
There will be a preview on the Running in Cork blog.
Incorporating the Munster Half Marathon and Cork Half Marathon Championships 2010
Sponsored by John Buckley Sports
Chip timing by Precision Timing
Entry fee: €20.00 (€25.00 on the day)
Organized by St Finbarrs AC

Clare......Scariff Community Council 10k road race at 2pm
in Aid of Raheen Hospice

Limerick......Glenroe Harvest Festival 10k run at 2pm
Entry fee: €15
Just off the R517 Kilfinnane to Mitchelstown road

Results of the 2010 Dingle Half, Full and Ultra Marathon - Sat 4th Sept 2010

Before the event, it looked as if this event might be a wet affair with a cold front passing over. As it happened, the rain arrived early and the weather was ok for the big occasion in Dingle.

This year, there were 3 races on offer.

1) The Half-Marathon attracted around 1355 runners, up slightly on last years figure of 1326. The full results can be seen in XLS format HERE

2) A total of 382 runners took part in the full Marathon which is up from the 2009 figure of 314. The full results can be seen in XLS format HERE

When you compare the numbers to the Galway and Longford events then the Dingle certainly held it's own.
In the Half, Dingle got a huge turnout of 1355 which compares to 684 in Galway and 342 in Longford.
In the full Marathon, Dingle got 382 compared to 210 in Galway and 186 in Longford. Admittedly, the Galway and Longford events did go head to head yet still, it's hard to imagine that either event would have been as popular as Dingle.

3) The 3rd race in Dingle was of course the 50 mile Ultra-Marathon! This started at 7am and it must have been very lonely as the half and full Marathon runners were long gone by the time the Ultra runners arrived in Dingle around the 24 mile mark. This race attracted 45 hardy souls and was won by Vasiliy Neumerzhitskiy of Clonmel AC in a time of 6h 22m. What's even more remarkable is that Vasiliy had finished 2nd in the Longford Marathon just 6 days earlier in a time of 2h 45m!!

The challenge of a 50 mile race is of course completing it rather than just time.

The Ultra roll of honour can be seen in XLS format HERE

Photos.....there are a selection of photos on the RacePix website

A small slideshow of some Ultra runners HERE on Flickr

Did you take part in any of the 3 races? What did you think of it? Click on the comment link below and leave a comment...

Some Video clips from the start...






A few miles into the course...




Interview with the 1st lady home in the 50 mile Ultra...

Races in Munster this weekend - Wed 1st to Sun 5th Sep 2010

Wednesday 1st September
Cork......Cork BHAA 'Togher PTAA' 5 km road race

Friday 3rd September
Tipperary......Michael Cahill 5 km road race at 7pm
See flyer on the Tipperary Athletics site.
Entry fee €10
Organized by Coolquill Athletic Club
Contact (052) 915 4236 and (052) 915 4278

Cork......Liscarroll 10 km road race Cork at 8pm
This is the final race in the Ballyhoura ACTIVE Summer Series 2010.
See preview on the Running in Cork blog., and the Liscarroll AC site.

Saturday 4th September
Kerry......Dingle Half-Marathon, Marathon & Ultra Marathon at 9am
I believe registration has now closed for this race.

Clare......Bunratty 10km Run & Walk at 3pm
Entry fee Adult €20.00, Student €15.00, Family €45.00 (2 Adults & 2 Children)
Registration can be done on line @ www.runtoafrica.com
Register in the Bunratty Shannon Shamrock Conference Centre between 11am and 2pm.
T-shirts and refreshments provided.

Wexford......Mick Murphy Memorial 4 mile road race at 5.30pm
Ferns village, Wexford

Sunday 5th September
All Ireland Hurling final at 3.30pm
Kilkenny V Tipperary

(Quick edit for Tipp supporters ;o)....a little clip.....John D.

Waterford...Results of the Alan Everett Woodstown 5 Mile - Sun 29th Aug 2010

The results of this race are now up on the Waterford AC web-site.

Tipperary...Results of the Moycarkey Coolcroo AC 7km Road Race - Fri 27th Aug 2010

The results for all these races are now up on the Tipperary Athletics web-site.

Races in Munster this weekend - Thu 26th to Sun 29th Aug 2010

Please Note: With shorter evenings ahead, many evening races are now at the earlier time of 7.30pm, if not earlier.

Thursday 26th August
Cork......The Ballycotton 5 Mile at 7.30pm
This is the fourth and final race in the Ballycotton Summer Series 2010.
This is possible the premier 5 Mile event in Co Cork, and attracted 504 runners in 2009.
Entry fee €6 (€1 goes to charity)
See full preview on the Running in Cork blog.
Organized by Ballycotton Running Promotions.

Limerick......There is a 6km race from UL boathouse ?

Friday 27th August
Cork......Shannonvale 10km road race, Clonakilty at 7pm

Tipperary......Moycarkey Coolcroo AC 7km Road Race (Senior) and 3k (Fit4Life) at 7.30pm
See flyer and course map.
Entry fee €10 at Two-Mile-Borris Community Hall.
This is about 2 km from Junction 5 of the M8 motorway (entrance only ?)
Contact: J Ryan (086) 828 1969, Billy Purcell (087) 246 7226

Saturday 28th August

Sunday 29th August
Waterford......The Alan Everett Woodstown 5 Mile Road Race at 12noon
Entry fee €10 for Adults (€12 on the day) and €8 for Juniors (€10 on the day).
Also 5 Mile walk starting at 11:30am.
Contact: Michael Leechmere (087) 786 6461 or michael.leechmere@gmail.com
Organized by Waterford AC.

Waterford......Veale smashs Irish record at Singapore Games

The first ever Youth Olympic Games have been taking place in Singapore.

"Kate Veale, West Waterford AC put in the performance of her career to date when competing in the finals of the 5000 meters walk at the Singapore Youth Olympic Games at the Bishan Stadium..."

See the full article at the Athletics Ireland web-site.

Also RTE news.



Edited....Also see the video clips below....(John Desmond)