Cork runner Sinead O'Connor wins the Moycarkey 5k in Tipp - Fri 12th June 2026

Sinead O’Connor pictured with race sponsors Brian King (Premier Credit Union), Colm Byrne (Bord na Mona), Catriona Mockler (Premier Credit Union) and DJ Darcy (Premier Credit Union)

The popular Moycarkey Coolcroo 5k road race in Littleton, Co Tipperary was held this year on Friday the 12th of June with 251 finishers, a 5% drop on last year.

Report and photos from John Walshe of Ballycotton...

Sinead O’Connor of Leevale was a clear winner of the women’s race at the Moycarkey-Coolcroo 5km which took place at Littleton in Tipperary. 

Despite a strong headwind over the opening straight mile on the old Cork-Dublin road, Sinead’s time of 16:52 also improved on the previous course record of 16:59 held by Dymphna Ryan.

Mossy Bracken, overall winner, with race sponsors

There was a popular winner of the men’s race as Mossy Bracken of the promoting club (and also the main organiser) took the honours in a time of 15:36. 

Amongst the category winners were Cork runners Liam O’Connor of Grange-Fermoy (first M55, 16:53) and Neilus Aherne from Midleton (first M70, 21:18).

A total of 251 runners took part in the well-organised race on a fine but breezy evening.

Full results... https://my.raceresult.com/405135/results

 

Neilus Aherne from Midleton AC, first in the M70 category