Google+ Running in Cork, Ireland: May 2017

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Belgian Prime Minister suffers hearing loss after race start


The Brussels 20km run was held last Sunday but it wasn't without some drama. The race was started by Princess Astrid who is the the youngest sister of the Belgian king, Philippe. As you can see from the photo, she used a starting pistol to set the runners on their way but it was a bit too close to the Prime Minister, Charles Michel.

On Monday, the PM had to seek medical treatment to investigate the ringing in his ears and must now follow a number of treatments.

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Results & photos of the Cork BHAA John Buckley Sports 5k road race...Tues 30th May 2017



There were a total of 914 finishers in this years Cork BHAA John Buckley Sports 5k road race in Cork City, a jump of 8% on last years numbers.  As you can see from the chart above, the numbers have been gradually declining for three years since 2013 so this year is a reversal of that trend.

1     Senior Male     Eric CURRAN (321)     00:15:31
2     Senior Male     Paul MOLONEY (326)     00:15:38
3     Non BHAA Runner     James DORAN (1837)     00:15:41
1     Senior Female     Aoife COOKE (168)     00:16:27
2     Senior Female     Andrea BICKERDIKE (310)     00:17:45
3     Senior Female     Niamh ROE (313)     00:17:54


Results on BHAA website

Chip timing results

Photos...(Updated Wed 31st May 12:33pm)
1) There are 4 albums up on the Running in Cork Facebook page.
...a) Roundabout on 1st lap
...b) Roundabout. 2nd Lap. Those finishing about 21:24 and faster.
...c) Roundabout. 2nd Lap. Those finishing between about 21:24 and 24:36.
...d) Roundabout. 3rd Lap. Those finishing about 24:36 and above.


Also remember that your finishing bib will entitle you to a 20% discount in John Buckley Sports store in Cork City. There is no limit to the value of the discount and there is no expiry date.

Monday, May 29, 2017

Lost & Found - Karrimor jacket left at the Ballyandreen 5m

A green Karrimor jacket (size medium) was left in the changing marquee at Ballyandreen on Thursday night. The owner can claim it by contacting John Walshe at jowalshe AT eircom DOT net

Notice...Cork BHAA John Buckley Sports 5k road race - Tues 30th May 2017

The annual John Buckley Sports 5k road race is one of the most popular races in Cork City and always attracts a large crowd. Organised in conjunction with the Cork BHAA, this race is suitable for all types of runner...from the serious to the more casual runner. The entry fee is only €5 for Cork BHAA registered runners or €10 for non-reg runners.



Located near the Pairc Ui Chaoimh stadium, this is a flat and fast 5k course. Registration is at the Shandon Boat Club building which is on the Marina, about 400m from Pairc Ui Chaoimh. There is plenty of parking in the area.

20% Discount Vouchers......As per last year, John Buckley Sports will be giving out 20% discount to all finishers in the race. Just hang on to your race number and present it in the shop to avail of the 20% discount. It will apply to any purchases in their shop which is across from the Opera House in the heart of Cork City. Needless to say, the amount you save with the discount may well exceed the race entry so they are well worth getting. Note that the discount is not restricted to just one item. When you are using it, you can buy several products at the one time and get 20% off the lot. There is also no expiry date on the race number discount so you can use it anytime.

Chip Timing........For the last three years saw, they have been using chip timing at this race and it has been very successful. In previous years, there have been problems with too many runners finishing at the same time filling up the finishing chutes. With the introduction of chip timing, that problem has now been eliminated. All you need to do on the night is to cross the finish line....no queues.

Entries.....€5 for registered BHAA runners and €10 for non-reg. You can enter on the night OR you can enter beforehand if you want to avoid the queues. Your choices are to enter online by going to the John Buckley Sports website or you can call into the shop which is directly across from the Opera House in Cork City.



Update : Pre-enter online for the John Buckley Sports 5k (May 30th Marina course) and you'll automatically be entered into a raffle to win a pair of Nike Pegasus runners.


In addition to the chip timing, there will be the usual post race refreshments in the Shandon  Boat Club afterwards.

Preview.....A full preview of the course with photos can be seen HERE

Saturday, May 27, 2017

Results of the Ballincollig 5k parkrun...Sat 27th May 2017


 There was roughly a 25% drop in numbers for this weeks 5k parkrun in Ballincollig Regional Park with 191 runners taking part. This was no doubt due to the wet weather although in reality, it had largely stopped by 9:30am. I guess the heavier rain around 8am probably turned some people off.


1 Donal HANNIGAN    19:44    VM40-44    M1    Dell EMC Running Club
2 Eoin MAC MAHON    19:59    SM25-29    M2   
3 Brendan TROY    20:09    VM40-44    M3    Cambridge Triathlon Club
22 Claire O' BRIEN    22:39    SW30-34    F1    Watergrasshill AC
27 Marie MURPHY    23:02    SW30-34    F2
28 Ann-Marie FEELY    23:11    VW40-44    F3    Naas AC


The results of the 50th edition can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) The organisers have a gallery HERE

Results of Darrara 5k & 10k Run...Fri 26th May 2017

A total of 144 people turned out for the inaugural Darrara 5k & 10k run near Clonakilty on Friday the 26th of May 2017. As you can see from the times below, both  courses were a bit on the hilly side.
 
5k...
1. Brian O’Donovan    M    149    21:13    Ring Rowing Club
2. Conan O’Donovan    M    126    21:18    Clon Road Runners
3. Padraigh Griffen    M40    288    21:21    Clonakilty
9. Sinead Crowley    F    156    25:16    Clonakilty
16. Eileen Harrington    F    106    28:25    Butlerstown RC
17. Ellen Crowley    F    155    28:51    Clonakilty


10km...
1. Edward Casey    M    304    38:51    Clonakilty Road Runners
2. Conor Murray    M    306    40:19    Clonakilty
3. Damien O’Leary    M    319    40:49    Clonakilty
10. Ronnie Barry    F40    298    43:00    Barryroe
17. Eleanor Griffin    F    292    44:51    MSD
27. Norma Steward    F40    290    49:45    Clonakilty Road Runners


The full results can be seen below...

Photos to follow...

This event was organised by Darrara Community Centre and their website is http://www.darraracc.org/


Friday, May 26, 2017

Results of the John Hartnett 10k in Ballyhooly...Fri 26th May 2017


Despite the misty damp weather, a record 128 runners turned out for this years John Hartnett 10k road race in Ballyhooly near Fermoy This was a huge 133% jump on last years figure of 55. I suspect that if it was a nice sunny evening, the numbers might have been even bigger.


1 35:21     Kieran  Lees     Moorabbey Milers M S
2 35:47     Conor Tierney     East Cork Ac     M 40
3 36:22     Kealan O'Connor Grange Fermoy Ac  M 40
23 41:02     Sharon Grant     Portlaoise     F S
24 41:08     Paula Grant     Portlaoise     F 40
39 44:15     Charlene Wiley     Galtee Runners     F S


The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Mark Nyhan has a gallery HERE

Results & photos of the Ballyandreen 5 mile road race...Thurs 25th May 2017


A total of 616 runners took part in this years Ballyandreen 5 mile road race, the first of four in the Ballycotton Summer Series. While the numbers are down just six on last year, it was still the 3rd highest ever.

The thing about the Ballycotton Summer Series is that is it a very good bellwether for what the local race scene is like. Since 2012, the numbers for Ballyandreen have been up around the 600 mark and it's still as strong as ever. If the numbers at other races are dropping, it's because there are too many many events.


1    0:25:03    O'SHEA, Alan    Bantry AC    M    05:00.5
2    0:25:16    O'DONOGHUE, Tim    East Cork AC    M    05:03.1
3    0:25:23    MCGRATH, Sean    East Cork AC    M    05:04.5 
28    0:30:10    KEVANY, Sinead    Midleton AC    F40    06:01.9
51    0:31:33    LEONARD, Helen    Leevale AC    F45    06:18.5
68    0:32:14    MCKEOWN, Rosaleen    Leevale AC    F40    06:26.7

Full results below...

Photos...
1) There are a small number of photos on the Running in Cork Facebook page


Thursday, May 25, 2017

Notice...Twomey Family Remorial Weekend 4 mile in Meelin - Sun 11th June 2017

This 4 mile event is coming up in the village of Meelin in NW Cork on Sunday the 11th of June 2017. It starts at 2pm and will be chip timed.


The entry fee is €10 or €15 if you want the event dry fit top...


Directions....

Draw for Nike Pegasus Shoes for pre-entries to John Buckley Sports 5k race


From John Buckley Sports....Pre-enter online for the John Buckley Sports 5k (May 30th Marina course) and you'll automatically be entered into a raffle to win a pair of Nike Pegasus runners.You can enter here https://register.sportstiming.ie/ps/event/JohnBuckleySports2017

More info about the race in this previous post... http://corkrunning.blogspot.com/2017/05/noticecork-bhaa-john-buckley-sports-5k.html

Races in Cork & Munster...Thurs 25th & Fri 26th May 2017

There are a few races to choose from on Thursday and Friday...

Cork...Thurs 25th (8pm)...Ballyandreen 5 mile road race... €5... info...  Race 1 of 4 in the Ballycotton Summer Series...



Tipperary
...Thurs 25th (8pm)...Walls of Fethard 6km road race...€?...

Cork...Fri 26th (7:15pm)...John Hartnett 10km road race... €10... Ballyhooly nr Fermoy ...info...



Cork...Fri 26th (7:30pm)...Darrara & Ring Bay 10k Country & Coastal Run...€10... info...
Cork...Fri 26th (7:30pm)...Darrara 5k Country Run/Walk...€7... info...



Waterford...Fri 26th (7:30pm)...Touraneena 5k race...€5 pre-entry/€8 on the night...Race 5 of 11 in the West Waterford AC race series...

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Notice...Courtmacsherry - Timoleague 10k road race - Fri 30th June 2017

This 10 km road race in West Cork is coming up on Friday the 30th of June 2017 at 8pm. In terms of flat fast 10k courses, this is about as fast as they get.



The race starts in the seaside town of Courtmacsherry, then follows the estuary road to Timoleague before doing a small loop and returning to Courtmacsherry again.

On a nice summers evening, it's a great spot for a race. Located just to the south of Bandon, it's well within the catchment area of a lot of runners including those in Cork City.


The entry fee is €15 and you can enter online HERE. On the Friday evening, entries will be in Courtmacsherry Hotel.

From the organisers......
Annual Courtmacsherry-Timoleague 10km Road Race (Athletics Ireland Licensed Event)

Officially measured, chip timed flat and fast course just 45 minutes from Cork city. The course runs along side the beautiful Courtmacsherry bay and if you want to set a personal best this is the course to do it on.

Prizes For Men, Women
Men & Women Over 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60,
Wheelchair Athlete and Team (4 to count)

Main Prizes:
Overall Men & Women 1st Place €100, 2nd Place €50, 3rd Place €30.
€100 bonus to winners if course record is broken.
Men: 31.38 Women: 35.25

Register online at https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/CT10K
or on the day at Courtmacsherry Hotel 5.30-7:30pm.

All online registered athletes enter a free draw for a €50 voucher for John Buckley Sports in Cork.

Entry €15
email ct10k@yahoo.com for more info. Followed by refreshments.


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

Radio Documentary - THE BALLYCOTTON ‘10’; THE BEST ROAD RACE IN THE COUNTRY

Update...The one hour radio documentary by Community Radio Youghal about the Ballycotton 10 mile road race is now available as a podcast.


Details from Community Radio Youghal......

THE BALLYCOTTON ‘10’; THE BEST ROAD RACE IN THE COUNTRY  is a one hour documentary which explores and celebrates 40 years of the prestigious road race in East Cork.

From having a little over thirty runners at the inaugural running in 1978, to attracting thousands year in year out nowadays, the growth of the Ballycotton ‘10’ has been extraordinary. A ‘Classic Race at a Classic Distance’, its March date has become one of the standout days in the entire athletics – even sporting - calendar year.

In this special feature documentary, the history, appeal, and status of the Ballycotton ‘10’ will be explored. Many great stories, which have emerged over the last 40 years, will be told, with input from race winners, organisers, athletics enthusiasts, local heroes and national icons.

Funded by the BAI, the documentary is presented and produced by Jordan McCarthy, edited by Tom Maher and the sound engineer is Thomas O’Keeffe.

The programme can be heard here... https://www.mixcloud.com/CRY104FM/the-ballycotton-10-the-best-road-race-in-the-country/

It will be repeated on Wednesday 31st May @ 7.30 pm.

A Community Radio Youghal production (2017).

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Results of the Analeentha NS 5k in Doneraile Park...Sat 29th Apr 2017

This 5k in Doneraile Park on the 29th of April 2017 had a small field of 72 runners and it was organised by Analeentha National School Parents Association.

1 Eoin Healy    18.59
2 Luke Hever    19.41
4 Colm Walshe    20.36
3 Mei Ning Cronin    19.51
6 Katherine O'Mahony    20.49
10 Breeda O'Sullivan    23.20


Full results below...

Notice...Ballyandreen 5 mile road race - Thurs 25th May 2017

The Ballycotton 5 mile Summer Series starts at 8pm on Thursday evening with the Ballyandreen 5 mile road race in East Cork. This is the first of the 4 races in the series and there is a special plaque for anyone who goes on to complete all 4 races. In addition, there are Top finisher T-shirts for the top 50 men and top 30 women in the series when it concludes in August.

Location / Getting there......this piece is for the new runners. Ballyandreen is located a few kms to the west of Ballycotton. If you don't know that area then follow these directions...

Take the main road to Ballycotton in East Cork. It is well signposted from Midleton. Just as you enter the village, you will see an old church on your right....

Take the right here and drive up the hill. Keep going for about 2 kms and you will get to a crossroads where you will be directed to a parking area by the race stewards. It's very simple, you can't get lost.

Entry.......
1) The entry fee is €5. Try and bring the exact amount as it helps speed things up.
2) If you are new, they will need a few details from you like your age, club or area where you live, etc.
3) The location for entries is in a small yard just off the road. Depending on which field they use for parking, this can be 300-600 metres from the parking area.

Time.......The thing about Ballyandreen is that things are spread out a bit. Depending on which field they use on the night, parking can be 300-600 metres from the registration point and it's about another 200 metres down to the start line.

The best option and the one that would really help the organisers would be to arrive early....say before 7pm. You have loads of time then to wander down to enter...head back up to your car.....get changed.....and then head down to the start line.

Where people get caught every year is that they arrive at say 7:20-7:30......it takes about 8 minutes to walk down to the registration point.......big queue.......then they are in a mad rush to get back up to the car, get changed and get back down to the start on time.

So get there early or if you can't help arriving late, then get changed beforehand and jog down to the registration with the €5 entry fee in your hand.

Course...........The start point is near the registration point. The initial half mile has a good bit of uphill running it with a downhill section near the 1 mile mark. After that it's not too bad although there is a very steep downhill section near the 2 mile mark, almost too steep to really run on properly. Then it's out onto the main road and head west towards the 3 mile mark. The 4th mile is without doubt the hardest. There is a bit of a drag just after the 3 mile mark but you are soon running downhill again.

However, just after 3.5 miles, you take a sharp left and the 'Beast of Ballyandreen' welcomes you!!
Panoramic view from the top of the 'Beast'....high above the valley floor....
...although at this stage, you'll probably be half-dead and unlikely to notice

It basically is a 500 metre slog up a tough 'little' hill. You'll be glad to see the 4 mile mark because after that, the last mile is a complete contrast. After an initial flat stage, you soon start running downhill, through the crossroads, past where the race started and all the ways towards the finish near the coast for what will probably be your fastest mile.

Overall........A 5 mile road race in the quiet countryside of East Cork. If the term classic applies, then this is it.

Additional info from the organisers.... 
BALLYANDREEN ‘5’ – Thursday night

Entry fee is €5 and people can collect their number when they enter which will facilitate both runners and organisers as it is expected to be extremely busy on race night.



We will be taking entries on Wednesday evening at Market Green in Midleton from 6pm to 7.30pm.

On Thursday evening, entries will be taken as usual in Ballyandreen from 6pm onwards and once again runners are urged to arrive as early as possible. Also, if possible, to have the correct fee (€5) which helps to speed things up.

Parking will be in the usual farmers’ field which will be signposted. As cattle will be using this field in the days after the race, we would ask that people don’t leave any rubbish (water bottles, etc) when they leave. For the same reason, we would appreciate if other events would not distribute flyers on car windscreens as they can also be a nuisance to collect afterwards.

- Ballycotton Running Promotions

Monday, May 22, 2017

Notice...Millstreet 5 mile road race - Fri 30th June 2017

The Willie Neenan Memorial 5 mile road race is coming up in the town of Millstreet in NW Cork on Friday, the 30th of June at 8:15pm.
 

It's an area of the county where there isn't a huge number of races so it should be of interest to runners in both Cork and Kerry.


In 2017, there will also be a dry fit top for all finishers...



The entry fee is €10.70 if you pre-enter online HERE. You can also enter on the day for €15. Race HQ is the GAA community hall which is directly across from the church at the western end of the town.

Organised by Millstreet AC, the course has been accurately measured by Jones Counter and has an Athletics Ireland licence.

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

Notice...Coolagown 5k road race nr Fermoy - Thurs 15th June 2017

This 5km road race near Fermoy in NE Cork is coming up on Thursday the 15th of June 2017...


Organised by St.Nicholas AC, the venue for the race is the small village of Coolagown which is just a few miles east of Fermoy.



From the organisers.....Coolagown is a small rural village in the north of County Cork. As its name suggests , the village has a long association with smithing. Over the years , Coolagown became famous for its  horses and there are several well-known stud farms here. In recent times it has become very well known in Tidy Town circles for its relatively rapid rise in the competition and for a near-unrivalled consistency in high achievements in the upper echelons of the competition. The village has had a 9-year run of Gold Medals as well as a number of other prizes and awards including Entente Florale and Greening Communities.

The 5K run takes place in one of the prettiest villages in Ireland, a village beautifully maintained and a showpiece in how a rural community works together to achieve a wonderful result.  


For anybody walking the 5k this will officially commence from the start line at 6:30pm sharp: adults are 5 euro and children are free. 

Coolagown 5K is well known for its generous refreshments after the Race, provided by Kilmagner National School Parents Association.

Course Preview......You can find a full preview of the course with maps, details, photos HERE


Sunday, May 21, 2017

Results & Photos of the Blackwater 10 mile road race...Sun 21st May 2017



Despite the threat of wet weather, the rain held off for the 3rd annual Blackwater 10 mile road race in Clondulane near Fermoy. A total of 318 people took part which is up 26% on last year.

The first man home was John Meade of St.Finbarr's AC who has now made it three in a row.

1 374 John Meade Male Senior 00:55:00
2 197 Eoin Sugrue Male Over 40 00:55:42
3 485 David Richardson Male Senior 00:58:29
43 442 Patricia O'Brien Female Senior 01:09:37
48 314 Ellen Hanley Female Over 40 01:10:34
62 180 Charlene Wiley Female Senior 01:11:36


The full results are up on the race website

Photos...  (Updated Tues 23rd May @11:53am)
1) There are 4 albums on the Running in Cork Facebook page...
...a) Start of the race
...b) One mile mark
...c) Finish 55:00 to 1:21:41
...d) Finish 1:21:41 to 1:55:09

2) Gerard O'Sullivan has a large gallery HERE
3) Ger Broderick has a gallery HERE 

Saturday, May 20, 2017

Notice...John Harnett 10k road race in Ballyhooly - Fri 26th May 2017

This 10k road race is coming up in Ballyhooly near Fermoy on Friday, the 26th of May 2017 at 7:15pm.



Registration and Parking at GAA pitch, approx 200m from start line. Refreshments and presentation of prizes in the Community Hall after the race.


Ballyhooly is located just 9 kms west of Fermoy on the N72 road to Mallow. Considering that it's reasonably close to the M8 motorway, it's within easy access.

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





Results of the Surf, Turf 'n' Tar Half-Marathon & 10k in Rosscarbery...Sat 20th May 2017


The inaugural Surf, Turf 'n' Tar Half-Marathon & 10k in Rosscarbery was held on Saturday the 20th of May 2017 and it got a big turnout of 417 runners. In the Half-Marathon, there were 160 finishers while there were 257 in the 10k.

Half-Marathon...
1 Paul Deane     Clonakilty   1:26:08 SM
2 Damien O Brien     Blackpool  1:27:31 M40
3 Adam Doyle     Blackrock       1:28:27 SM
12 Kealey Tideswell     Clonmel   1:37:02 SF
21 Karen Walsh     Leap       1:41:28 F35
42 Oonagh Collins     Clonakilty  1:48:27 F40


10k...
1 Alfie Davis     Cork         40:31 SM
2 Padraig Sheehan     Clonakilty 40:44 SM
3 Garrett Lordan     Clonakilty 41:28 SM
8 Ronnie Barry     Bandon         45:39 F40
12 Ann O' Neill     46:27     F45
17 Grainne O Callaghan     Kilmallock  47:41 SF

Photos... (Updated Thurs 25th May)
1) The organisers have a number of galleries...
...a) Long Strand
...b) Castlefreke Grounds
...c) Start & Finish
...d) Pontoon
...e) Trail

Full results below....

Results of the Ballincollig 5k parkrun...Sat 20th May 2017

263 people turned out for this weeks 5k parkrun in Ballincollig.

1 Unknown                                   
2 Morgan O'REGAN    18:20    VM40-44    M2    Midleton AC   
4 Shane O'CALLAGHAN    19:13    VM35-39    M3   
3 Orla DRUMM    18:34    SW30-34    F1    Crusaders A C Dublin
23 Mary SWEENEY    21:27    VW55-59    F2    St Finbarrs AC
31 Jennifer HYNES    22:09    SW30-34    F3    Wooters Runners   


Results

Michael 'Curley' Cunningham ...RIP

Michael 'Curley' Cunningham RIP...


I was saddened to hear today that Mike Cunningham of Mooreabby Milers AC has passed away. Known to everyone as 'Curley', Mike was a regular on the racing scene and competed in races in Cork and all over Ireland.

I remember racing against Mike in a 50k race in Portumna a few years ago and I just couldn't match his pace as he finished first that day and I finished second. It was only after the race finished that I learned that he can taken part in a 10k race the evening before!

Mike was a quiet guy and was certainly one of the nicest people you could hope to meet on the race scene. Up to recently, he was involved in nearly everything...5k parkruns to mountain runs to marathons and ultras. I believe at one time he was part of an Irish masters team that took part in a mountain running competition in Slovenia / Italy.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Rip.ie notice

Results of the Fermoy GAA 5km...Thurs 18th May 2017

A total of 151 runners took part in this 5k race in Fermoy organised by the local GAA club.

= 1    Keelan O'Connor    M  19:02
= 1    John Murphy    M   19:02
3    Brendan O'Mahony    M  19:27
8    Lorraine Bolster    F  20:03 
9    Joan Ennis    F  20:08
15    Áine Sheehan    F   21:58


Photos...
1) Fermoy GAA have a few photos of the prize winners HERE

Results below...

Results of the Knocknagree Ladies Football Club 5km...Thurs 18th May 2017

About 80 people turned out for the 5k run in Knocknagree in NW Cork.

1. Maurice Feehan
2. Aidan McCarthy
3. Eamonn O'Keefe
1. Marguerite Murphy
2. Caroline O'Sullivan
3. Lisa Quirk


Organised in conjunction with Duhallow AC. Results below...

Friday, May 19, 2017

Results of the Kilcredan 5k road race...Fri 19th May 2017

206 runners turned out for this years Kilcredan 5km road race in East Cork.

1 Nigel Sheehan  16:42   YOUGHAL
2 Shane Harington 16:47  EAST CORK
3 Darragh Canavan 16:57  EAST CORK
12 Fiona Santry  18:18   EAST CORK
13 Rachel Werking 18:28  USA
23 Ruth Mellerick 19:12 YOUGHAL


Results below...

Photos...
1) Dave O'Brien Photography has a gallery HERE
2) Denis O'Flynn has a gallery HERE 

Notice...Dan Byrne Memorial 5k trail race, Doneraile - Fri 2nd June 2017


This 5k race in Doneraile Park in North Cork is always a popular one with runners. Organised by Mallow AC, it is a lovely setting for a race. While it's described as a trail race, it is in reality mostly on narrow roads and paths within Doneraile Park. It would be wrong to think that it's some sort of cross country race or that you need to run through mud or long grass.


Thursday, May 18, 2017

Results & Photos of the Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park...Thurs 18th May 2017

A total of 807 runners turned out this year for this years Cheetah Run 5k race in Fota Wildlife Park. While the forecast was for showers, it turned out to be a lovely evening in the end.

Remember that all finishers can use their race bibs to avail of a 20% discount in John Buckley Sports until the 1st of June 2017.

1 Kieran MCKEOWN    Watergrasshill AC    M40  16:54
2 Shane COONEY    Brothers Pearse AC    MS   17:03
3 Bryan CROWLEY    Watergrasshill AC    M40  17:05
33 Niamh CRONIN    St Finbarrs AC    F40    20:05 
37 Ronnie BARRY    Bandon AC    F40    20:15
49 Sheila BUCKLEY    Midleton AC    F35    20:40 

The full results are up on the Eagle AC website...https://eagleac.net/race-cheetah-run-fota-wildlife-park/2017-results/

Photos...(Updated Fri 19th May @6:15pm)
1) There are 4 albums up on the Running in Cork Facebook page...
...a) Start
...b) 2.9km mark #1
...c) 2.9km mark #2
...d) 2.9km mark #3
2) There is a small gallery of presentation photos up on the Eagle AC Facebook page.
3) Derek Costello of Eagle AC has a two galleries...
...a) Start  https://flic.kr/s/aHskX79Swd
...b) 2.8 km   https://flic.kr/s/aHskZUhoeu
4) Joe Murphy of Eagle AC has a gallery HERE
5) 10 photos from Fota Wildlife Park's Facebook page
6) Paula's Running Pictures has two galleries...
...a) Near the start 
...b) Big gallery near the finish


Kieran McKeown...winner of the men's 5k race

Niamh Cronin...winner of the women's 5k race

Events coming up on Friday the 19th of May 2017

These are some of the events coming up on Friday the 19th of May 2017...

Cork...Fri 19th (7pm)...Ballygown National School 5k in Doneraile Park...€10...
Limerick...Fri 19th (7:30pm)...Kilmallock 5 mile road race...€10...
Tipperary...Fri 19th (7:30pm)...Poulmucka road races...€10... info...



Waterford...Fri 19th (7:30pm)...Ardmore 5 mile race...€5 pre-entry/€8 on the night...Race 4 of 11 in the West Waterford AC race series...



Cork...Fri 19th (8pm)... Kilcredan 5k road race... €10...nr Youghal in East Cork...info...


Results & photos of the Glanmire Macra 5k...Tues 16th May 2017



The annual Glanmire Macra na Feirme 5km run was held on Tuesday the 16th of May 2017 and nearly 200 people took part.

1    Eric Curran    Leevale AC      M    15.30
2    Mark Collins     ...  M    17.15
3    David Murphy    Watergrasshill AC    42    M    17.21
12    Sharon Rynne    Kilmurry Ibrickane AC F    18.39
19    Claire O'Brien    Watergrasshill AC F    19.58
22    Irene Eighan    St.Finbarrs AC F    20.19

Full results below...

Photos...
1) Glanmire Macra have a gallery HERE


Final notice for the Cheetah Run in Fota Wildlife Park on Thurs 18th May 2017

The Eagle AC Cheetah Run in Fota Wildlife Park will take place on Thursday the 18th of May 2017. Please note that entries are closed and there are no entries on the night.

Cheetah Run Thursday 18th May – Important information
Race times: Cheetah Mile 7.15pm (Juvenile Race), Cheetah Run 8.00pm (Adult Race)
Registration in the Education Centre opens at 6.30pm
Fota Wildlife Park is open to the following only for the duration of the event:
**Registered runners with bib number displayed
**Guest with wristbands – each runner will be allocated 4 wristbands on registration – runners will need to distribute these to their guests after registration and in advance of the races commencing.


The results of the race will be on the Eagle AC website on Friday morning.

Go to the race page for more information… https://eagleac.net/race-cheetah-run-fota-wildlife-park/