Notice...Kilfinane 5 mile road race, Limerick - Fri 20th June 2014

The Kilfinane 5 mile road race is coming up on Friday the 20th of June 2014 at 7:30pm and it's the 5th race of six in the Ballyhoura Limerick Road Race Series.

From the organisers Kinfinane AC.......
Kilfinane AC 5 Mile Road Race
Friday June 20th, Kilfinane AC will host a 5 mile road race for Runners, Joggers and Walkers at 19.30h (7.30pm); a fantastic route taking in the beautiful village of Kilfinane and its scenic environs. This year, the race will be run in conjunction with The Ballyhoura Limerick Road Race Series.

Last year, the race attracted almost 200 entrants. This will the race’s fourth year and it is anticipated that it will continue to expand and hopefully attract even more competitors. All proceeds go towards the development of the local athletics club Kilfinane AC and is the club’s main fundraiser each year. The entry fee is €10  which makes it one of the most competitively priced events on the running calender.

Check our web site www.kilfinaneac.com or our Facebook page for more information and regular updates.

Please join us afterwards for light refreshments and prize giving at Scoil Pól, Secondary School in Kilfinane.

All participants must enter on the day with entries being taken from 17.30h (5.30pm) in the PE hall in Scoil Pól Secondary School. Entry on the day is €10.

Prize Structure...First 5 men & women...1st Junior male & female...1st vet O40, O50 & O60 men and women...1st male team & 1st female team (3 to score)...

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

Notice...Clerihan 5 mile road race, Tipperary - Fri 18th July 2014

The Clerihan 5 mile Road Race is coming up on Friday evening, the 18th of July at 7:30pm in South Tipperary...

Organised in association with Clonmel AC, this is the second year of this race with over 200 runners turning out in 2013.

Clerihan is located about 4 miles to the north-west of Clonmel on the R688 road to Cashel...

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

Notice...Killarney Lions Club 5k & 10k mini-marathon - Sat 21st June 2014

These 5k & 10k runs which are organised by Killarney Lions Club are coming up in Killarney, Co.Kerry on Saturday, the 21st of June 2014. In previous years, it was just the 10k on its own so the 5k is a new addition.

Race HQ is the Killarney Plaza Hotel in the heart of Killarney. Registrations at the Plaza from 9.30 am. All proceeds in aid of South West Counselling Services.

Entries.......You can enter on the morning of the race or you can pre-enter if you wish HERE

An entry form can also be seen HERE

Map of centre of Killarney...

Map of 10k route...

The race starts near the Killarney Plaza Hotel but soon diverts into the park. The route consists of narrow roads and any hills are pretty minor affairs. It really is a superb location for a race.

The magnificent Ross Castle

Preview.......This really is a stunning course. To see a full preview of the 10k course with loads of pictures, click HERE

Limerick Notice...Ger Mullane Memorial 10k road race, Bilboa AC - Fri 13th June 2014

The Ger Mullane Memorial 10km road race is coming up in the village of Bilboa in East Limerick on Friday, the 13th of June at 8pm. This is the 4th race of 6 in the ongoing Ballyhoura Limerick Race Series.

Directions.......The easiest way to get there is to drive as far as  New Pallasgreen on the N24 Limerick to Tipperary road and turn off......(signposted for Cappamore and Doon at the Red Deer pub). The race organisers should have signs here as well.

Just keep going straight. Eventually you come to a crossroads on another main road (R505)....

Cappamore is to the left and Doon is to the right. You drive straight on.

Race details.....The entry fee for the race is €10. Post race, there are showers with refreshments provided afterwards before the prize giving.

Contact name and number in the race flyer above.

Course......The race course can essentially be broken up into two halves with the first section being flat and the second section having hills.

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

Tipperary...Results of the MMRA Knockmealdown Mtn race - Sun 8th June 2014

MMRA Knockmealdown Sun 8th June 2014
Pos Name IMRA NO TIME
1 Mike Cunningham 2594 42:54
2 Tom Blackburn 2582 42:59
3 Frank Hayes 2250 44:42
4 Sean Harte 2927 45:09
5 Brian Flannelly 2690 46:24
6 Sean Quirke 2928 46:37
7 Keith Ryan 2828 47:12
8 Kieran Lees 2729 47:49
9 Ger Griffen 2820 49:01
10 Sean Manning 2536 49:39
11 John Hallahan 2542 50:17
12 James Burke 2823 52:12
13 Mike Hallahan 2602 52:31
14 Liam Casey 2249 52:42
15 Damien Holien 2504 53:08
16 Laura Schwirz 2610 53:20
17 Kevin Hayes 2666 53:43
18 James O Brien 2245 55:04
19 Kieran Beausang 1771 55:19
20 Kevin Wilkinson 2726 55:40
21 Barry Williams 2930 55:55
22 Mark Morrissey 2553 56:27
23 Dermot O Sullivan 2246 56:37
24 Peter Barry 2680 61:20
25 Gerry Ryan 2247 61:31
26 Barry O Brien 2559 61:35
27 Brian G Fitzgerald 2738 61:37
28 Deirdre Finn 2593 62:10
29 Robert Cunningham 2615 62:20
30 Conor Phelan 2248 62:49
31 Niamh Hartnett 2843 63:30
32 Stephen Finn 2560 66:33
33 Pat Cleary 2821 66:39
34 Batt Sheehan 1787 66:48
35 Michael Mackessy 2915 68:16
36 Olive Hallahan 2566 81:40
37 John Fitzgerald 38 82:02
38 Barry Murphy 2914 DNF
39 Andrew Hamilton 2687 DNF
JUNIORS 2KM
1 Ewen Cunningham 2525 15:00
2 Tiernan Morissey 2554 15:19

Kerry...Road to Rio funding project from An Ríocht AC

From the organisers.....An Ríocht AC has currently two national champions whose dream of participating in the Olympics is now well within their sights. It is however unfortunate timing in one sense, where there was once ample funding available from the government for professional athletes, every cent is now a struggle, even for the proven, high profile figures in Irish athletics. This is a much spoken about topic in the Irish media today but alas it remains in disarray with many of the country’s best prospects being unable to give the commitment necessary to reach their full potential.

With two club athletes on the brink of international success it would be against our philosophy at An Ríocht to allow them fall through the cracks of a flawed system . As these athletes compete year in year out for our club, it is our responsibility to do our utmost to ensure that their talent is nurtured correctly, that they can train efficiently and to the best of their abilities and be given every opportunity to be the best that they can be. With that we launch the An Ríocht- Road to Rio project, a high performance funding for our club athletes who are competing in elite circles and who we feel can continue to do so.

Let’s see Kerry represented in Rio!!

Kate Mc Sweeney, An Ríocht.


More info about the Golf Classic on the 11th of June can be found on this PDF document HERE

Tipperary...Ballynonty Series Results - May 2014

Ballynonty AC held a number of low key races during the month of May as part of their Summer Series. These are the results...

29th May 2014..One mile race...17 finishers...Results
6th May 2014...Two mile race...22 finishers...Results
13th May 2014...Three mile race...24 finishers...Results
20th May 2014...Four mile race...24 finishers...Results

Limerick...Results of the Foynes 5k - Sun 1st June 2014

91 runners took part in this 5k race in Foynes on Sunday the 1st of June

1     » Michael Carmody    MS    15:22
2     » Paul Fitzgerald        MS    16:47
3     » Joe Colleran        M40    17:46
26     » Rita Brouder        FS     22:20
37     » Niamh Mulcahy        FJ    23:43
39     » Karen Obrien        FS    23:44

The full results can be seen HERE

Tipperary...Results of the Deadmans 5 mile race, Carrick-on-Suir - Fri 6th June 2014

Despite the wet conditions, a total of 149 runners turned out for this years Deadmans 5 mile road race in Carrick-on-Suir. This was the 3rd race of 5 in the ongoing Outfield Sports 3 Counties Challenge.

Deadman's 5 Winners
Senior Men : 1. Niall Sheil (St. Killian's AC) 26:41 2. Noel Murphy (Waterford AC) 26:47 3. Alban Coghlan (Crusaders AC) 26:50
O/40 : David Ryan (Clonmel AC) 27:03
O/45 : Pat O' Sullivan (Carrick AC) 28:21
O/50 : Derek Nolan (Clonmel AC) 29:30
O/55 : Tom Moroney (West Waterford AC) 33:36
O/60 : Joe Gough (West Waterford AC) 30:37
Team :West Waterford AC ( Brian Byrne, Damien Murphy and PJ Guinan)
Senior Ladies: 1. Martina O' Dwyer (Carrick AC) 29:53 2. Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) 31:55 3. Mary Molloy 33:27
O/35 : Lisa Maher (Kilkenny City Harriers) 35:06
O/40 : Diane Behan (Waterford AC) 36:10
O/45 : Irene Clarke (West Waterford AC) 35:01
O/50 : Ann Power 38:05
O/55 : Assumpta Kirwan 43:01
Junior : Becky O' Connor 56:46
Team : Clonmel AC ( Anna Byrne, Rebecca Doocey and Yvonne O' Connor)
The full results can be seen HERE 

Report from Carrick Road Runners...
The heavy rain did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of the 149 runners who lined up for the 'Deadman's 5' mile race in Carrick-on-Suir on Friday evening last. This was the third race in the very popular OutfieldSports.ie Three Counties Challenge organised by Carrick AC. The race started at the historic Ormonde Castle, passing along the town's Main Street and through Sean Kelly Square before heading out into the country.

As the runners came back into town, there was a very little between the leading men and only nine seconds separated the first three home at the finish line. Niall Sheil from St. Killian's AC, who has been a regular participant in the series,emerged victorious with a winning time of 26:41. Just behind Niall in second place was Noel Murphy (Waterford AC) who clocked 26:47 and in third place was Carrick-on-Suir native and Crusaders AC athlete, Alban Coghlan. Carrick AC's first finisher was Pat O' Sullivan who finished in seventh position winning the O/45 prize. 

he ladies' race saw Carrick AC's Martina O' Dwyer continue her excellent run of recent results with another victory. Martina came home in a time of 29:53 with Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) in second and Mary Molloy in third place.

Carrick AC would like to thank all who made this race such a great success. In particular, the club is very grateful to Alan Treacy of Outfield Sports for the continued sponsorship of this five-race series.
Stewarding is vitally important in a race which passes through the town and we would like to thank Barry Torpey and his team of stewards for ensuring the safety of all. The assistance of the local Garda Siochana and Carrick-on-Suir Red Cross was also greatly appreciated. A big thank-you also to all who helped with race registration, timing and results. The Carrick Swan GAA club was once again our race headquarters and we would like to thank the club for the use of their superb facilities.
 
The Three Counties Challenge moves to County Waterford for the fourth instalment in this year's series. The AutoPower Rathgormack 5-mile race will take place on Friday, 11th July at 7:30pm. Last year's race was won by Sergiu Ciobanu (Clonliffe Harriers) in 24:57 with Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) taking the ladies' race in 31:17.

Alan Treacy of Outfield Sports presenting the winners prizes to Niall Sheil and Martina O'Dwyer

Race for bragging rights

Photos...
1) John Coleman has a gallery HERE (Facebook account required to view)
2) A small number of photos from John Murphy Photography HERE

Photos courtesy of John Murphy Photography

Clare...Results of the Clarecastle 10k - Sat 7th June 2014

There were 103 finisher in this 10k in aid of Clarecastle Day Care Centre.

1 Paul Daly    00:34:45    Male
2 John Hannon    00:35:58    Male
3 Brian Murphy    00:36:42    Male
9 Veronica Colleran 00:40:48    Female
12 Noreen Mackey    00:42:54    Female
17 Aine Hogan    00:44:25    Female

The full results can be seen HERE

Upcoming Trail Race...Knockmealdown Munster Championship - Sun 8th June 2014

Upcoming Race : Knockmealdown (Munster Championship)

Sunday 8th June @1pm Registration & Start at car park at the top of Vee. This is between Clogheen in S.Tipperary and Lismore in W.Waterford.

Reg open from 12-12:45. Distance 7km. €10

Please bring a filled out 2014 membership form if you have NOT yet raced with IMRA this year. If you have, bring your race number , or at least know it if you need a race number replacement.

Refreshments afterwards. See route on map ,up and down is same.

Clare...Results of the Ruan NS 6k fun run/walk - Fri 6th June 2014

1    0:23:20    IMOGEN COTTER,     Ennis Track    F
7    0:25:26    TRACY GUILFOYLE,     Kilnaboy A.C.    F
13    0:27:11    PATRICIA O DONNELL,     Clare Crusaders    F
2    0:24:26    KARL MAHONEY,     Ruan    M 
3    0:24:43    SHANE O LOUGHLIN,     Kilnaboy A.C.    M
4    0:24:59    BARRY CUSACK,     Ruan    M

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) A gallery of photos from James Sexton can be seen HERE
2) Ennis Injury Clinic has a gallery HERE

Limerick...Results of the Raheen 6k road race - Fri 6th June 2014

This 6k race took place in Raheen Business Park in Limerick City and was organised by Raheen AC. It was the 3rd race in the ongoing Ballyhoura Limerick Series.

1 18:07    CARMODY, Michael    Limerick A C    Men
2 19:33    O CONNOR, Rory    North Cork A C    Men
3 19:46    FITZGERALD, Paul    Limerick A C    Men
1 22:10    O SULLIVAN, Niamh    An Riocht    Masters Women O50
2 24:02    AHERNE, Noelle    West Limerick A C    Ladies
3 24:08    CARROLL, Aoife    Mallow AC    Ladies

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Dooneen AC have a gallery of photos HERE

Notice...Raheen 6k road race, Limerick City - Fri 6th June 2014

The next race in the ongoing Ballyhoura Limerick Series is coming up on Friday the 6th of June with a 6k event in Raheen Business Park...

Located in the south-west of Limerick City, it is very easy to access and is clearly signposted from the M20 motorway...

From the organisers.....The Dooneen 6km road race is all set to take place on Friday June 6th 2014, kicking off at 7.30pm. It is the third race in a very successful Limerick Ballyhoura Race Series, which opened with the Galbally & Kilmallock 5mile events. This is a brand new race and is being organised by Dooneen A.C.

Details: Registration from 5.30pm at Analog Devices (opposite the Fás building) in Raheen Industrial Estate …Race Starts 7.30 Sharp…Prizes for 1st 2nd 3rd male and Female…1st O40 & O50 Male and Female…spot prizes and refreshments afterwards. Huge thanks to Limerick Sports Store, specifically, Siobhan McCormack for sponsoring a pair of New Balance runners for the winning male and female, with cash making up the remaining prizes. Thanks also to Amphibian King for sponsoring some vouchers which will be given out on the night as spot-prizes. Race-numbers will be selected at random from the entry sheet while the runners and walkers are out on the course and the prizes will be given to the winners as they cross the finish line. So don't hurry home, you’d never know, there might be a spot-prize waiting for you!!

Race Route: The race route will follow the same as that used in the Limerick Feet on the Street series, held earlier this year and so is tried and tested. It consists of 2 x 1 mile loops, followed by a large loop to make up the 6km total distance.  

More detailed directions and a map of the course can be seen HERE

Notice...Ballyclough Harbour 5k race, NW Cork - Sat 14th June 2014

Map...Ballyclough is located to the north-west of Mallow in N Cork

The course is basically two laps of a loop to the west of Ballyclough...

More info to follow...

Kerry...Results of the MMRA Carauntoohil Mtn race...Sun 1st June 2014

A total of 73 people took part in the annual race up and down Carrauntoohil in Co.Kerry

1 Tim O'Donoghue M 75.16
2 Bernard Fortune M40 86.12
3 Paul Cornforth M40 86.15
14 Diane Wilson F40 104.12
30 Aly Raw F14 114.59
51 Daniela Boehm F 129.02

The full results can be seen HERE

Waterford...Results of the Touraneena 5k race - Fri 30th May 2014

The results can be seen HERE

Clare...Results of the Sixmilebridge 10k road race - Fri 30th May 2014

A total of 255 runners took part in this 10k race, down 20% on last years figure of 319.

1 30:43    SERGIU CIOBANU,     Clonliffe Harriers    M
2 31:41    SEAN HEHIR,     Rathfarnham WSAF AC    M
3 32:52    JAKE O REGAN,     St Johns    M
1 38:40    ANNA CROOKS,     Ennis Track    F
2 41:39    GRACE SHALLOO,     Ennis Track    F 
3 42:52    LIZ GLOVER,     Limerick    F   

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos....
1) There is a gallery of photos from James Sexton HERE 
2) Kilmurry dot com have a gallery HERE

Tipperary...Results of the Poulmucka 5k & 8k road race - Fri 23rd May 2014

These two road races were held in Poulmucka, Co.Tipperary on Friday the 23rd of May. The 5k race had a field of 100 runners which was the same as last year. The main event however was the 8k race which attracted a field of 251 runners, a jump of 43% on last year.

Place    Athlete's Name    Club    Cat    Mins    Secs    Awards
1    David Ryan    Clonmel A C    M40    26:27    1st Man
2    Patrick Hughes    Thurles Crokes A C    SM    26:43    2nd Man
3    Tony Fogarty    Templemore A C    SM    27:32    3rd Man
4    Catherina McKiernan    Annalee A C    SW    27:37    1st Woman
7    Siobhain O Doherty    Borrisokane    SW    27:54    2nd Woman
22    Martina O Dwyer    Carrick on Suir A C    F35    29:32    3rd Woman

The full results for both races can be seen HERE

Photos....
1) Clonmel AC have an album of photos HERE

Report from the organisers Clonmel AC......The Poulmucka 5K and 8K Road race took place last night in good running conditions which attracted a record of 350 athletes for both events. Competition was keen and the 8K was won by David Ryan of Clonmel in 26 mins 27 secs with Patrick Hughes (Thurles Crokes) 2nd in 26 mins 43 secs with Tony Fogarty (Templemore) 3rd 27:32 and Jimmy Boland (Clonmel) 4th in 27:41. In the Master men's race the Category winners were: 0/35 Patrick Roche (Carrick on Suir) 28:03 and Dermot Logue (Coolquill) 28:17, 0/40 Declan Curley (Clonmel) 28:10 and Paudie O Connor (Clonmel) 29:54, 0/45 Pat O Sullivan (Carrick on Suir) 27:58 and Niall O Ceallaigh (Clonmel) 29:18, 0/50 Derek Nolan (Clonmel) 29:09, 0/55 Mick Delahunty (Templemore) 32:10 and 0/60 Leslie Smyth (Coolquill) 33:53. The Junior Men's award was won by Adam Daly (Thurles Crokes) in 35:28.

Former Irish international athlete Catherina McKiernan 1st, Siobhan O'Doherty of Borrisokane AC 2nd

Competition was even keener in the Woman's race with Catherina McKiernan winning in 27 mins 37 secs with Siobhain O Doherty (Borrisokane) 2nd in 27:54 and Martina O Dwyer (Carrick on Suir) 3rd 29:32 with Clare Annan (Carrick on Suir) 4th in 29:53. Catherine was 4th overall. In the Master Women's competition here are the category winners:0/35 Elaine Walley (Ballymacarbry) 36:42 and Aine Doocey (Fethard) 38:19, 0/40 Ann Maher (Clonmel) 37: 10 and Diane Behan (Waterford) 37:25, 0/45 Martina Ryan (Thurles Crokes) 33:48 and Mary Moloney (Thurles Crokes) 36:01, 0/50 Eileen Hynes (Clonmel) 38 mins and 0/55 Hazel Galloway (Clonmel) in 42:38. The Junior Woman's prize was won by Emma Durand (Clonmel) in 36:16.

In the Team event the Men's event was won by the Dundrum team of Martin Keane, Michael J Ryan, Michael Ryan and Donal Keane. The Thurles Crokes team of Liam Shanahan, John Fitzgibbon, Shane Mullaney and Jim Moloney were 2nd. The Clonmel team of Conor Morkan, Nigel O Flaherty, Eoin McGrath and Neil Fox were 3rd with the Clonmel team of Larry Martin, William Larkin, Fergal O Callaghan and John Browne was 4th. The winning Women's team was Aine Roche, Kealey Tideswell, Yvonne O Connor and Anna Byrne. The Clonmel team of Angela Walsh, Sheila Perry, Orla Durand and Donna Nagle were 2nd.

The organisers would like to thank the Ladies committee who provided such beautiful food for the Post race Refreshments. They would also like to thank everyone who helped in any way to make this event such a brilliant success.

The 5k event was 'Predict your Finishing Time' and then run the race without a watch and it proved a great success. The prizes can be collected by contacting Andy at 086 3609110, they can also be collected at the Fethard 4Mile event which takes place on next Thursday in Fethard at 8pm. The Prize winners were: Zoe Fitzgibbon, Margaret Widger, Helen Gillman, Catherine O Gorman, Liam McGill, Lena Ryan, Deborah Ryan, Nicola Ryan, Heather Keating, Rhona Boyle, Sinead McGill, Melissa Condon, Trish Donnelly, Kevin Keating, Louise Burke, Deirbhila McKiernan, Shane Fitzgibbon, Paula Dwan, Tommy Keating and James Tobin

Waterford...Results of the Ardmore 5 mile road race - Fri 23rd May 2014

1st Trevor Power Waterford AC 25.56
2nd Kevin Kenneally West Waterford AC 27.52
3rd Tom Bennett IND 28.12
1st Sineade Mansfield West Waterford AC 30.10
2nd Sally Forristall St.Josephs AC 32.31
3rd Helen Quinn IND 33.02

Full results HERE