Notice...Rathmore 4 mile run/walk, Co.Kerry - Sun 19th Oct 2014

Rathmore Ladies GAA are holding a 4 mile run/walk on Sunday the 19th of October at 1pm. Organised in association with Gneeveguilla AC, it will start and finish at Rathmore GAA grounds which are to the south-west of Rathmore in Co.Kerry.

Maps and directions can be found HERE

Waterford...Results of the Solas 10 mile run - Sun 5th Oct 2014

Over 800 runners and walkers took part in this 10 mile run in Waterford.

1 POWER TREVOR 54:10 5:25/M    Top Fin   
2 MURPHY NOEL 55:28 5:33/M    Top Fin   
3 QUINLAN FRANK 57:47 5:47/M    Top Fin   
11 FORRISTAL SALLY 1:05:29 6:33/M    Top Fin    St. Joseph's Fit 4 Life
20 O'DONOVAN ELAINE 1:07:59 6:48/M    Top Fin    St. Joseph's Fit 4 Life
22 NOLAN KATE 1:08:40 6:52/M    Top Fin    Focus On Fitness

The full results can be seen HERE

Kerry...Results of the Red Cross 10k, Tralee - Sun 5th Oct 2014

128 took part in this 10k in Tralee, Co.Kerry

1 Michael O'REGAN 33:22 Senior  (1)    Male  (1)
2 Tony FOGERTY 35:51 Senior  (2)    Male  (2)
3 Arther FITZGERALD 37:14 Senior  (3)    Male  (3)
9 Siobhan DALY 42:38 Senior  (1)    Female  (1)   
18 Bernie O'MAHONY 47:02 Ages 45 - 49  (1)    Female  (2)
19 Anne KELLIHER :47:10 Senior  (2)    Female  (3)

The full results can be seen HERE

Limerick...Results of the St.Michaels Rowing Club 10k race - Sun 5th Oct 2014

172 turned out for this 10k race in Limerick City...Sun 5th Oct 2014

1 Julio Cesar Castro Kilmurry Ibrickane North Clare AC MS  32:40
2  Matthew Horrigan Rathfarnham AC     MS 32:54
3 Keith Lynch     MS 33:44
6 Orla Drumm     Crusaders     FS 35:48
8 Singa Jennings     FS 36:15
16 Tracey Johnson     Dooneen A.C.     FS 39:41

The full results can be seen HERE

Kerry...Results of the Valentia Half-Marathon - Sat 4th Oct 2014

Around 60 people turned out for this half-marathon on Valentia Island in Co.Kerry.

1 Damien FOLEY 1:23:57 Senior  (1)    Male  (1)
2 Aidan MCCARTHY 1:24:44 Senior  (2)    Male  (2)
3 Gearoid MACGEARAILT 1:25:35 Senior  (3)    Male  (3)
9 Caitriona BARRY 1:31:07 Ages 40 - 44  (1)    Female  (1)
14 Mary O'SHEA 1:36:18 Senior Female  (1)    Female  (2)
21 Miriam LYNE 01:39:21 Ages 35 - 39  (1)    Female  (3)

The full results can be seen HERE

Clare...Results of the Miltown Malbay NS 5k - Sat 4th Oct 2014

1 16:29    THOMAS GARRAHY,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare M
2 19:53    CORMAC MURRAY,     Miltown Malbay M
3 21:46    PADRAIC MURRAY,     Miltown Malbay Junior Men
1 22:08    SUE GARRAHY,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare F
2 22:38    MARIE NEYLON,     Miltown N. S. F
3 25:16    GERALDINE MC CAW,     Miltown Malbay F 

The full results can be seen HERE

Athletics Ireland announce who has transferred between clubs

Athletics Ireland has just published a list showing who has transferred between clubs. You can see it here... http://46.22.133.116/downloads/other/Transfer_List_September_2014.pdf

Tipperary...Results of the Tipperary Womens 10k mini-marathon - Sun 28th Sept 2014

768 people turned out for this years Tipperary Womens 10k mini-marathon in Thurles on Sunday 28th Sept 2014.

No.    Place    Name    City    Gun Time    Chip Time    Pace
1    SIOBHAN O DOHERTY    TEMPLEDERRY       36:53 05:57
2    CARMEL FITZGIBBON    THURLES       40:03 06:28
3    DYMPHNA RYAN    TIPPERARY TOWN       40:21 06:30
4    LINDA GROGAN    CASHEL       40:41 06:34
5    SUZANNE FOOT    DUBLIN       40:53 06:36
6    AINE ROCHE    CAHIR       41:11 06:39
7    STEPHANIE JOHNSON    LISRONAGH       44:00 07:06
8    SIOBHAN BUTLER    DUBLIN       45:38 07:22
9    LAURA CAREY    CASHEL       45:49 07:23
10    CARMEL MURRAY    OFFALY       46:15 07:27

The full results can be seen HERE

Kerry...Couch to 5k starts in Castleisland 7th October

From the organisers...An Ríocht AC........Couch to 5K returns to An Ríocht Athletic Track on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7pm. The start date is October 7th. at 7pm.

A Walkers club option has also been added this season and is designed for people who want to exercise but have no aspirations to become a ‘jogger. This is a no pressure exercise group that lends itself to being a great social outlet. By getting out on the track on Tuesday and Thursdays you will be part of a real feel good atmosphere with music to help you on your way.

Couch to 5k is aimed at those who, in the past, perished at the thought of physical movement of any kind. Its aim is to transform those who struggled to move much more than from couch to fridge into regular exercisers with an ability to jog or even jog and walk 5k.

Everybody works at their own pace and with such the crowd that descends on An Ríocht for the session, one will always have someone beside them working at the same pace as themselves.

Another unique aspect of couch to 5k at An Ríocht is that everyone, literally from 8 to 80 is taking to the track at the same time. This would be hard to do in any other setting or sport but children and teenagers are joining the parents and grandparents for the session, which is fantastic to see!

Some people find that it is easier on the body to walk on the track under the safety of flood-lighting, some find that the buzz of mass participation keeps them going, others are pushed by the music but undoubtedly there is a great energy around An Ríocht from 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursday!

For those of you who have already completed a 5k or can run for 20 minutes without needing a break this is for you! The 5k-10k training group aims to get you to break through that 5k barrier. With a mixture of proven techniques including distance, intervals, hills and strength work this should be a challenging yet thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Training will end coming up to Christmas with a Charity Run, the proceeds of which will go to St. James Hospital Dublin in memory of the late Donal Curtin of Knocknagoshel.

The cost per night is just €2.

Clare...Results of the Scariff 5k & 10k - Sun 28th Sept 2014

1 34:09    JULIO CESAR F CASTRO,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare
2 34:45    COLM TURNER,     Limerick A. C.    M 
3 34:56    DECLAN  MOORE,     Bilboa A. C.    M 
4 34:59    VIVIAN MOLONEY,     Scariff    M 
5 37:28    CHRIS JUEKEN,     tuamgraney    M
6 37:32    PATRICK HANRAHAN,     Ballinasloe    M 
1 41:19    IMOGEN COTTER,     Ennis Track Club A. C.    F
2 42:51    MICHELLE O HALLORAN GUERIN,     Quin    F
3 46:32    MAEVE FLANNERY,     Mountshannon    F
4 47:34    JOAN CROTTY 10K WALK,     Scariff    F
5 48:17    MICHELLE MC NAMARA,     tuamgraney    F  
6 49:53    ANNA MC HELLINNEY,     Ogonnelloe    F 

The full results can be seen HERE

Kerry...Results of the Killarney 10 Mile Road Race - Sat 27th Sept 2014

A total of 271 runners turned out for the inaugural Killarney 10 mile race in Kerry on Sat 27th Sept 2014. Proceeds from this event will go towards the development of a 200m athletics track in Killarney which will then be used by the local clubs.

1    Michael HERLIHY 53:08 Ages 18-39  (1)    Male  (1)
2    Phillip HARTY 53:39 Ages 18-39  (2)    Male  (2)
3    Tim OCONNOR 54:48 Ages 18-39  (3)    Male  (3)
4    Danny SMITH 56:45 Ages 18-39  (4)    Male  (4)
5    Stephen GRIFFIN 58:47 Ages 40-44  (1)    Male  (5)
29    Lucy BRENNAN 1:07:12 Ages 50+  (1)    Female  (1)
39    Denise CASEY 1:12:19 Ages 40-44  (1)    Female  (2)
41    Alison KIRWAN 1:12:54 Ages 18-39  (1)    Female  (3)
42    Kerry MONAHAN-GAUGHAN 1:13:09 Ages 50+  (2)    Female  (4)
48    Elaine OKEEFFE 1:14:37    Ages 18-39  (2)    Female  (5)

The full results can be seen HERE

Medical Plan now required for all AAI approved races...

For those members of athletic clubs who are involved in organising road races...."Going forward Athletics Ireland will require a Medical Plan to accompany a Permit Application."

The relevant form can be seen on the Munster Athletics website.

Notice...Gneeveguilla 5k run, Kerry - Sun 28th Sept 2014

This 5k in the small village of Gneeveguilla in Co.Kerry and is organised in association with Gneeveguilla AC with the aim of raising funds for the local national school.

Event details: Gneeveguilla N.S. 5k - Run, Jog, Walk, Family Fun Run
Sunday 28th September @ 1pm
Registration open at 11.30am
AAI permit granted
In association with Gneeveguilla Athletic Club
Headquarters & registration in Gneeveguilla GAA Hall

More info on the Gneeveguilla AC website.

Reminder...Killarney 10 mile road race - Sat 27th Sept 2014

For anyone interested in a 10 mile race, the inaugural Killarney 10m is coming up next Saturday the 27th of September. The primary purpose of this race is to raise funds for the development of a 200m outdoor track in Killarney which will be used by all of the local athletic clubs.

The race starts at 1:30pm and you can enter online here... http://register.sportstiming.ie/ps/event/Killarney10Mile

If you are in the Killarney area, you can enter at Feet First 28 High St or at the Kerry Outdoor Sports Shop, Fairhill, Killarney.

A number of high profile former athletes have given their support to the event. One of those is Gillian O'Sullivan who represented Ireland in the 20km race walk at the Sydney Olympics and won a silver medal in the same event at the World Championships in Paris in 2003..........I think the new track in Killarney is a very exciting project. It gives the local community a great chance to make exercise part of their lifestyle. One of the main barriers to people maintaining their fitness is accessibility to facilities. Now people will have a fantastic facility at their doorstep. What I really like about it is that for children and young adults exercise can become a routine no matter what the time of year or weather conditions. It encourages adults and children to keep a healthy lifestyle. In addition if there are children who excel in athletics, they can maintain their training all year round. I know I would have loved to have such a facility when I was starting out.....Gillian O'Sullivan

More info in this earlier post and on the race website.

Tipperary...Results of the Glen of Aherlow Trail Race - Sat 20th Sept 2014

Results of the Glen of Aherlow Ultra Trail Run...Sat 20th Sept 2014...Co.Tipperary

39.3 Mile Stag Course...
1 Jason King  M 5:33:40 Carrick Road Runners
2 Vasily Neumerzhitskiy M40 5:37:25 Clonmel Tipperary
3 John Beecher M 5:47:06 St. Catherines Cork
10 Donna McLoughlin F 6:43:06

26.2 Mile Fox Course...
1 Andre Brodkorb M40 3:37:10 Midleton AC Cork
2 Brendan O'Mahony M40 3:44:53 Grange-Ferm... Cork
3 Michael McSweeney M40 3:54:22  West Musker... Cork
4 Ide Kelleher F40 3:56:40 Mallow AC Cork
12 Betty Walsh F40 4:13:28  Mayo
30 Amanda Halligan F40 5:16:37 trail runne... Wicklow

13.1 Mile Hare Course...
1 Mike Cunningham M40 1:25:48 Mooreabbey Milers ... Limerick
2 Sean Quirke M 1:29:29 Bilboa A/C Limerick
3 Torben Dahl   M 1:29:49 Crusaders AC... Dublin
16 Suzanne Kenny F 1:51:07 Clonliffe Harriers...
17 Mary Louise Ryan F 1:52:03 Mooreabbey Milers ... Tipperary
18 Mary Walsh F40 1:52:11 


The full results can be seen HERE

Clare...Results of the East Clare 10k - Sat 20th Sept 2014

East Clare 10k  Road Race / 10k Cycle/5k Run/Walk in Kilkishen Co. Clare Saturday 20 September 2014

1 30:59    KENNETH RODGERS,     St Johns    M
2 32:14    JULIO CESEAR F CASTRO,     Kilmurry Ibrickane/North ClareM
3 34:43    COLM TURNER,     Limerick A. C.    M
13 40:00    LORNA DAVEY FITZGERALD,     Mallow    F
21 42:17    MICHELLE O HALLORAN GUERIN, Quin    F
29 43:59    MARY CAHILL,     Ennis Track Club A. C.    F

The full results can be seen HERE

Kerry...Results of the Womens 10k mini-marathon - Sat 20th Sept 2014

1 Michelle Finn  18-39  36:08
2 Shona Heaslip  18-39 37:26
3 Niamh O'Sullivan  50  38:24
4 Karina Teahan  18-39   39:06
5 Anna Meria Costello 18-39  39:41
6 Katie Murphy  18-39 39:55
7 Alison Kirwan  18-39   41:47
8 Sharon Cahill 50  43:19
9 Mary O'Shea 18-39 43:30
10 Elaine O'Keeffe 18-39  43:45

The full results can be seen HERE

Tipperary...Results of the Templemore 4m track & trail race - Sun 14th Sept 2014

134 took part in this 4m race organised by Templemore AC.

1 Tony Fogarty Templemore 21.32
2 John Fitzgibbon Thurles Crokes 22.34
3 Paddy Cummins Moycarkey Coolcroo 23.09
11 Margaret Danagher (1st F) Templemore 24.40
14 Carmel Fitzgibbon (2nd F) Thurles Crokes 25.14
21 Eileen McCullagh (3rd F) Thurles Crokes 25.56 

The full results can be seen HERE or on the Tipp Athletics website HERE

Kerry...Results of the Asdee 10k & Half-Marathon - Sat 13th Sept 2014

The numbers in this new event were very low indeed with only 26 in the half-marathon and 33 in the 10k. Only 7 runners broke the hour mark in the 10k.

The full results can be seen HERE

Limerick...Results of the Doon 10k race - Sun 14th Sept 2014

Doon 10K 2014 Results
Finishers Under 60 Minutes
Position Name M/F Club Time(h:mm:ss)
1 Declan Moore M Bilboa A.C 0:35:23 1st Male
2 Dermot Kearns M Dooneen AC 0:36:29 2nd Male
3 Sean Quirke M Bilboa A.C 0:36:41 3rd Male
4 Mike Lynch M Limerick AC 0:37:47
5 John Kelly M Cappawhite A.C 0:38:01
6 Larry Arthur M DERG AC 0:38:33
7 Pat Butler M Thurles crokes 0:41:17
8 Paddy Julian M Cappawhite 0:41:37
9 Andy Quinlan M 0:42:02
10 Joe Connolly M 0:42:30
11 Tom Madden M Marian AC 0:42:43
12 Tom Lynch M 0:42:46
13 Brian Berkery M Doon 0:42:48
14 Damien Kiely M 0:43:33
15 Kieran O'Donovan M Limerick AC 0:44:01
16 jack armshaw M Cappawhite AC 0:45:46
17 Louise Matthews F Dooneen A.A 0:45:54 1st Female
18 Morgan Crowe M 0:47:33
19 Jimmy Doyle M Ennis Track 0:47:43
20 Lousia O'Dwyer F Cappawhite 0:48:37 2nd Female
21 Oliver Ryan M 0:50:06
22 fiona ryan f Cappawhite 0:50:11 3rd Female
23 Robert Coll M Rosbrien 0:50:51 1st Over 55
24 Cara Quish F Moore Abbey Millers 0:51:50
25 Joe Berkery M Doon 0:52:28
26 Jo Stokes F Doon 0:53:31
27 Joe Balfry M 0:53:42
28 Mairead Julian F Cappawhite 0:53:59
29 Kate Ryan F 0:54:27
30 Annette Byrne F Doon Morning Runners 0:58:01
31 Anita Berkery F Doon Morning Runners 0:58:02
32 Martina Crowe F Doon 0:58:10
33 Michelle Butler F Doon Morning Runners 0:59:00
34 Eileen Berkery F Doon Morning Runners 0:59:01
35 Bridget Ryan F 0:59:10