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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Cork City Council allocate €70,000 to look at options for western access to Tramore Valley Park


Cork City Council has allocated €70,000 for a feasibility study to look at options for a western access to Tramore Valley Park.

The new bridge on the south side of the park to Grange & Frankfield has proved to be very popular and gives residents there direct access via a pleasant woodland walk. The question now is if there could be something similar for the west side of the park.

In response to a question from Social Democrats councillor Padraig Rice, the council said... “There are three pedestrian access routes to Tramore Valley Park, the last access point seeing the opening of the link from Grange/Frankfield. Earlier this year the city council secured an initial grant allocation of €70,000 to examine the feasibility of establishing a new improved east-west link into Tramore Valley Park. This funding will also help progress the preparation of a scheme brief which could be used for the procurement of a design team in the coming year (subject to continued funding) with a view to the developing preliminary proposals for such a new connection. The overall concept is at an early stage and related progress will be advised to Members in the period ahead.

At first glance, a new western entrance with say a new bridge over the South Link Road would seem to be a no-brainer but is it?

The new bridge on the south side of the park over the South Ring Road shortened a 3.4km detour to a pleasant 1km walk for residents in Frankfield. Would a western bridge show similar benefits?

Some examples... 1) Starting at Turners Cross - It's just an 800m walk to get into the north western part of the park via Half Moon Lane. Going via a bridge by say the Black Ash is 1.5kms. No advantage.

2) Starting at the Pearse Rd / Tory Top Rd / Kinsale Rd junction - It's 1.2kms via the Half-Moon Lane and 1km via a Black Ash Bridge. No real advantage.

3) Starting at the Tramore Rd / Kinsale Rd junction - 1.6kms via Half-Moon lane and 0.6km via a Black Ash Bridge. A 1km advantage.

Half Moon Lane entrance

I wonder if some people are unaware of the Half Moon Lane entrance or might think it's further than it actually is?

So on first examination, the cost to benefit analysis doesn't seem to justify a new bridge.

Plans for the park?... The question then is if Cork City Council have other plans for the park?


Do the council have plans to use the park as a venue for concerts / entertainment / sports? Perhaps there is a commercial element to the councils plans which would change the cost to benefit equation?

After all, the amount of parking in the park itself is limited and the council have the Black Ash car park at the other side of the South Link Road which can't be used at present.

There are also proposals for some 600 residential dwellings on the old CMP site which would be a factor as well.

If a western access point / bridge is eventually approved, it will probably be the end of the decade before we're likely to see it.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Results & Photos of the IMRA Canon Sheehan 16km trail race in N Cork - Sun 13th Oct 2024


The IMRA Cannon Sheehan 16km trail race was held on Sunday 13th Oct 2024 on the Cork/Limerick border in the Ballyhoura mountains and attracted a field of 65 runners.

Top 3 men & women...
 1 Seán Quirke 968 M45 1:16:20 Bilboa AC Limerick
2 Owen Fetherstonhaugh 4501 M 1:20:30 Laois
3 Kevin Lenihan 936 M40 1:21:24 Mooreabbey ... Kerry
1 Kealey Tideswell 435 F40 1:20:19 Clonmel AC Tipperary
2 Carol Finn 899 F35 1:21:53 Cork
3 Lianne van Dijk 1386 F 1:28:44 Kerry

Full results HERE

Photos HERE

First woman home... Kealey Tideswell

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

MTU Sports Seminar Series in Cork - October 2024 to March 2025


Munster Technological University (MTU), supported by MTU Lions Athletics Club and Cork Sports Partnership are hosting a Sports Seminar Series over the next few months. 

See a list of the events below:

October 16th 2024: Sports Nutrition for Athletes 101 ...by Evan Lynch.

November 13th 2024: Mental Health in Sport ...by Jessie Barr.

December 4th 2024: Training & Injury Prevention Tips ...by Eoin Everard.

January 15th 2025: Developing World Class Training Environments ...by Ed Coughlan.

February 12th 2025: Implementing Real World Strength & Conditioning ...by Joe O'Connor.

March 12th 2025: Planning Training and the Coach Athlete Relationship ...by Hayley Harrison.

Each one costs €10 for an adult or €8 for a student. There is a series bundle for €50 and €40 respectively.

Each talk starts at 7pm.

For more information and to register, go to https://events.mtu.ie/index.cfm?page=events&eventId=1049

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Results of the Cork BHAA Defence Forces 5k - Sun 13th Oct 2024

The 2024 edition of the Cork BHAA Defence Forces 5k was held in Tramore Valley Park on Sunday 13th of October on what was a dry overcast morning.

There was a total of 225 finishers which is up a bit on the 209 last year.

Top 3 men & women...

1 Nathan O Leary M-1 00:15:41 Army M-B-2
2 Andrew Sheehan 00:16:33 Temp Reg
3 Tim O'Connor 0/45M M-2 00:16:37 Uisce Éireann M-B-3
22 Linda O Connor 0/50F F-1 00:18:49 Musgrave
38 Gwen Conroy 0/45F F-2 00:20:03 Dept of Ed F-A-1
39 Kelly Fitzgerald 00:20:04 Temp Reg

Full results HERE


Saturday, October 12, 2024

Results of the Ballyagran 'John Brady' 5-mile road race - Sat 12th Oct 2024

This charity 5-mile road race in memory of John Brady of North Cork AC was held on Sat 12th Oct 2024 with 106 runners taking part.

Top 3 men & women...
1 Karl Fitzmaurice Shannon AC 25:34 MS 572
2 Damien Madigan North Cork AC     26:29 MS 874
3 Niall O Riordan An Bru AC     27:45 MS 883
10 Sophie Moroney Emerald AC     34:18 FS 632
15 Fiona Boyce North Cork AC     36:06 FS 417
17 Katie Murphy The Churchtown Roadrunners AC     36:14 FS 640

Full results HERE

Results of the 5k parkruns in Cork - Sat 12th Oct 2024



Results of the 5k parkruns around the county on Saturday 12th Oct 2024. Approximately 921 runners and walkers took part in the 10 events in Co Cork.

Report... After the orange weather warning last weekend, things were a lot dryer this week for the ten 5k parkruns in Co Cork. 

Ballincollig... Well to Graham Meikle & Maria Madigan who earned their 250 and 100 volunteer credits respectively at the Ballincollig 5k parkrun this week!

Graham Meikle & Maria Madigan who earned their 250 and 100 volunteer credits respectively

Photo credit: Proinnsias O'Keeffe

Glengarriff... Well done to Stephen O'Sullivan who completed his 250th 5k parkrun this weekend! 239 of the 250 have been in Glengarriff.

250 parkruns for Stephen O'Sullivan

Macroom... The Macroom event was the first 5k parkrun in Co Cork and all going well, they hope to celebrate their 500th edition on the 2nd of November 2024.

Bere Island... Well done to Carol Murphy who completed her 300th 5k parkrun this week!

300 parkruns for Carol Murphy!

Mallow... Well done to Sandra Howard who completed her 100th 5k parkrun today! Sandra did 91 of the 100 parkruns in Mallow and her first parkrun was at Wexford Racecourse back on the 1st of Jan 2019.

100 5k parkruns for Sandra Howard



If I missed anyone who passed a notable milestone like 100, 200, 250 or above parkruns then let me know.

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Ballincollig Regional Park: 325 this week, 195 last week.

First 3 men & women...
1 Evan FITZGERALD Male SM20-24 West Waterford AC 15:31
2 James HAYES Male VM35-39 16:36
3 Liam RYAN Male VM45-49 18:08
13 Niamh CRONIN Female VW45-49 St Finbarrs AC 20:38
30 Marguerite OFLAHERTY Female SW30-34 22:34
33 Patricia VICARIO Female VW45-49 22:44


Tramore Valley Park: 197 this week, 119 last week.

First 3 men & women...
1 Michael O DONOGHUE Male VM45-49 18:04
2 Adam GRAY Male SM20-24 18:24
3 Briain MADDEN Male SM30-34 Togher AC 18:40
10 Ann MOORE Female VW60-64 Leevale AC 20:21
21 Syrah KENNA Female JW15-17 21:23
26 Marion COAKLEY Female SW25-29 22:02

Tramore Valley Park results...  https://www.parkrun.ie/tramorevalley/results/125/

Glen River: 68 this week, 65 last week.

First 3 men & women...
1 John KELLY Male VM50-54 21:06
2 Trevor MOORE Male VM45-49 Togher AC 21:15
3 Brian WALLACE Male VM45-49 21:26
10 Ana TURCAN Female SW25-29 22:22
22 Niamh SHEEHAN Female VW35-39 Togher AC 25:33
27 Ann Marie DONLON Female VW50-54 26:08


Mallow Castle: 69 finishers this week, cancelled last week.

First 3 men & women...
1 David SHEEDY Male SM30-34 17:58
2 Thomas CROSSAN Male VM35-39 20:03
3 Patrick BROWNE Male VM45-49 20:15
13 Ciara LEHANE Female VW40-44 Crusaders Athletic Club 23:28
14 Aoife MCSWEENEY Female SW25-29 23:33
15 Andressa LENIN BRAVO Female SW30-34 23:37


Youghal (Pobalscoil ne Tríonóide) : 41 this week, cancelled last week.

First 3 men & women...
1 Patrick HUGHES Male SM30-34 18:23
2 James 0 MAHONY Male VM35-39 18:39
4 Noel EARLY Male VM40-44 St Catherines AC 19:41
3 Hilary HUGHES Female VW35-39 18:46
11 Shannon SOTOK Female SW30-34 21:39
12 Amanda BRUCE Female VW50-54 Esker Running Group 22:03


Macroom Castle Demense: 26 this week, 32 last week.

First 3 men & women...
1 Anthony MANNIX Male VM35-39 Cork Track Club 16:50
2 Conor LUCEY Male VM35-39 18:33
3 Matt MURPHY Male SM18-19 22:41
10 Carmel PURCELL Female VW45-49 West Muskerry A.C. 25:54
11 Mairead MURPHY Female VW45-49 West Muskerry A.C. 26:01
12 Margaret LUCEY Female VW45-49 26:03


Clonakilty: 51 this week, 23 last week.

First 3 men & women...
1 Cian MCPARLAND Male VM45-49 St Finbarrs AC 20:35
2 Dermot WOODS Male VM45-49 St Finbarrs AC 20:54
3 Niall O'CONNOR Male VM50-54 Ranelagh Harriers 21:15
5 Lorna WALSH Female SW25-29 22:30
10 Sandra WALSH Female VW50-54 23:44
14 Sophia KINGSTON Female SW25-29 24:26


Glengarriff Woods: 82 this week, 33 last week.

Top 3 men & women...
1 Ray SMITH Male VM55-59 Kenmare Athletics Club 20:15
2 Liam O'CONNOR Male VM45-49 21:28
3 Shane O BRIEN Male JM15-17 21:50
8 Meave QUINLAN Female VW35-39 23:12
12 Maria HURLEY Female VW60-64 Bantry Athletic Club 24:29
14 Emma BURKE Female SW20-24 25:59

Bere Island: 49 this week, 24 last week. 

First 3 men & women...
1 Michelagh MURPHY Female SW20-24 21:06
6 Laoise Ann O SULLIVAN Female JW11-14 25:42
7 Leahanne SULLIVAN Female SW25-29 26:58
2 Cyril MCNAMARA Male VM55-59 21:33
3 Martin PRESLAND Male VM60-64 23:13
4 Colin GLEESON Male VM70-74 Beara AC 24:39


Castlehaven (Rineen Woods): 13 finishers this week, 17 last week.

First 3 men & women...
1 Luke CONNOLLY Male JM10 25:27
2 Stephen CONNOLLY Male VM40-44 25:30
3 Martin ODONOGHUE Male VM45-49 St Finbarrs AC 26:11
4 Kathleen O REGAN Female VW35-39 27:20
6 Celine BUCKLEY Female VW50-54 Castlehaven GAA 33:24
7 Laura O DONNELL Female SW30-34 34:57


For more information about the weekly 5k parkruns in Co Cork, go to this page HERE.

Guest post: Mental Toughness ...by Pat Walsh

* Mental Toughness *

As many are tapering for Dublin or facing some other challenge this Autumn is it time to ask yourself about your mental toughness.

‘ A personality trait which determines in large part how people deal with challenge, stressors and pressure .... irrespective of prevailing circumstances ‘

The work is done, the physical preparation complete, you have done all you can.  What lies ahead depends on you and your mental state.

* Calmness 

Expect the unexpected but don’t let it phase you. 

The weather, fellow runners, water stops are beyond your control but how you react is key. Cool, calm, collected, I can do this no matter what. Bring wet gear, dry gear, cold gear…. actually bring everything. That way you are ready no matter what the day throws at you. 

‘Anxiety is a state of worry, apprehension or tension that often occurs in the absence of real or obvious danger.’

* Positivity

You are a winner, you are fantastic. Don’t let anyone or anything upset you. Think positive thoughts. Negative ones only raise the Heart Rate, burn energy and put you in a bad place. Avoid negative people or just don’t listen.

‘Accept the fact that your thoughts control your feelings and, ultimately, your performance’

* Resolve

No point codding yourself, the last few miles of a marathon or long run are sh**e. Simple as that. 

What will get you through is your own resolve and toughness. I will finish. I know it will hurt. I’m strong.

But I can bask in the glory for months afterwards knowing I defeated my head and any negative thoughts within. I am strong and I will prove it.

Just a few points to think about. It is all about being the best you and the head and thoughts are a huge part of this. 

Be ready for anything and accept the outcome afterwards. 

You cannot change your physical preparation in the last 14 days but you can most certainly change the outcome by getting your mental resolve sorted.

If you are only doing a short runs and races most of this still actually applies to you. Every day is a school day.

#PWR #youcandothis* Mental Toughness *

Friday, October 11, 2024

Notice: IMRA Canon Sheehan Loop Trail Race in N Cork - Sun 13th Oct 2024

he Munster branch of the IMRA are organising a trail race in Glenanaar Forest in north Cork on Sunday the 13th of October 2024. While the event starts and finishes in Co.Cork, most of the race is in Co.Limerick.

Enter HERE

Note that this event is 14kms in length and has an ascent of 480m so it is quite challenging. It would be suitable for someone who could comfortably complete a half-marathon on the road.

Details as follows...
DESCRIPTION: Canon Sheehan Loop
COUNTY: Cork
DATE: Sunday 13 October, 2024
TIME: 11:00
CLIMB (M): 480
DISTANCE (KM): 14.00
RACE MARKING: Route fully marked - Route fully marked
GPS ALLOWED: Yes

As with all IMRA events, annual membership costing €10 is required. They also have some requirements for the event such as wearing jackets, etc. See the race page HERE

Construction of new road in Ringaskiddy to start Oct 2024

 


As part of the M26 motorway project, a new road is going to be built in Ringaskiddy. There are several Cork BHAA races in this area and the construction of new roundabouts may have some impact on them.

A map showing the route of the new road is shown above. It is approximately 1.5km of single-carriageway road from the R613 at Barnahely, to the existing local road just east of Ringaskiddy Village. Three roundabouts will be installed at Barnahely, the Loughbeg road just north of Ringport Business Park and on the existing L2545 local road.

Initial construction will begin with Ringaskiddy Roundabout just east of Ringaskiddy Village in mid-October 2024.

The whole project is expected to take 20-months which gives a completion date of sometime around June 2026.

Wednesday, October 09, 2024

Cork 250 parkrun Club - Q3 2024


The parkrun organisation have a number of milestones from 25 to 500 parkruns. The thing about milestones is that they are open to everyone and anyone can aspire to reach a certain level.

A number of people have recently passed the 250 mark and it's a significant achievement as it takes at least five years to complete. At the end of March 2023, I compiled a list of runners and volunteers in Co Cork who have passed the magic figure. Post HERE

Thanks to all those who sent on updates and corrections.



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Cork 250 Rules... As with any list, there must be some sort of guideline or rules. The criteria I went with were simple...

  1. At least 100 of the 5k parkruns must be in Co Cork
  2. Only the information on the parkrun website counts
I'm sure there are plenty of people in Dublin and elsewhere who over 250 but this post is about the parkruns in Cork.

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Cork 250 parkrun Club - Q3 2024... Here is the updated list of people who have done 250 or more parkruns in Cork as of the end of September 2024...



The list has increased from 27 to 33 and as can be seen, the big hitters are regulars at the Bere Island and Macroom events. They're still about 100 shy of the 500 milestone mark so the earliest anyone can reach that target is probably late 2026.

This is the list of volunteers who have 250 or more credits... 


Again, Bere Island is very much to the fore with the volunteer list. Volunteers are literally the glue that keep the parkruns going week after week... no volunteers - no parkruns.

Errors & Omissions... If you know of any runner of volunteer missing who might at 250 or more at the end of Sept 2024, leave a comment with their name and parkrun.

Link... More information about the 5k parkruns in Co Cork can be found HERE

Sunday, October 06, 2024

Results & Photos of the Elevate Credit Union Charity 5k in TVP - Sun 6th Oct 2024


In contrast to Saturday, the weather conditions on Sunday couldn't have been more different with blue skies and sunshine for this years Elevate Credit Union Charity 5k in Tramore Valley Park.

As can be seen from the chart above, there was a record turnout this year with 237 finishers.

Top 3 men & women...

2138 1 Paul CASHMAN Watergrasshill M40 17:15  
2305 2 Jason O MAHONY Eagle A.C. M40 17:28  
2404 3 Alan O SULLIVAN M40 18:04  
2279 5 Breda GAFFNEY Mallow A.C. F50 18:44  
2469 8 Linda O CONNOR Watergrasshill A.C. F50 19:20  
2153 9 Olive KELLY St Nicholas AC F40 19:24

Full results HERE

Photos...

1) Pop-Up Races has a gallery of 187 photos HERE

Saturday, October 05, 2024

Results of the 5k parkruns in Cork - Sat 5th Oct 2024



Results of the 5k parkruns around the county on Saturday 5th Oct 2024. Approximately 507 runners and walkers took part in the 8 events in Co Cork.

Report... With an orange weather warning in place for rainfall, numbers were well down this week. The 5k parkruns in both Mallow and Youghal were cancelled and it looks as if a lot of people opted to skip their local event in case it was cancelled. 

The orange weather warning was in place for all of county Cork although in reality, the rain was only in western half of the county at 9:30am.

Tramore Valley Park... Well done to Niamh Cronin who completed her 100th 5k parkrun! Niamh has done 80 in Ballincollig, 10 at Tramore Valley Park and the balance across a variety of 7 events. Niamh's first 5k parkrun was in Ballincolig back on the 11th of May 20219.



If I missed anyone who passed a notable milestone like 100, 200, 250 or above parkruns then let me know.

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Ballincollig Regional Park: 194 this week, 288 last week.

First 3 men & women...
1 Unknown  
2 Michael O DONOGHUE Male VM45-49 18:07
3 Jj JORDAAN Male SM25-29 Togher AC 18:12
22 Jennifer RING Female VW45-49 21:57
30 Mairead PEREZ Female VW50-54 Eagle A.C. 23:15
34 Mary SWEENEY Female VW60-64 St Finbarrs AC 23:24


Tramore Valley Park: 119 this week, 217 last week.

First 3 men & women...
1 Fintan KERINS Male SM30-34 15:44
2 Owen DWYER Male VM40-44 18:08
3 Liam KEARNEY Male VM40-44 18:14
14 Niamh CRONIN Female VW45-49 St Finbarrs AC 20:12
36 Jenny COTTER Female VW40-44 22:54
46 Gillian COTTER Female VW50-54 St Finbarrs AC 24:39

Tramore Valley Park results...  https://www.parkrun.ie/tramorevalley/results/124/

Glen River: 65 this week, 73 last week.

First 3 men & women...
1 Anthony MANNIX Male VM35-39 Cork Track Club 17:08
2 Shane COLLINS Male VM40-44 St Finbarrs AC 19:52
3 Colm SHEEHAN Male VM45-49 20:23
6 Charlotte BISHOP Female VW35-39 22:23
11 Alannah NEFF Female SW20-24 23:34
12 Sandra WALSH Female VW50-54 23:59


Mallow Castle: 83 finishers this week, 58 last week.

First 3 men & women... CANCELLED
Mallow results... 

Youghal (Pobalscoil ne Tríonóide) : 48 this week, 40 last week.

First 3 men & women... CANCELLED
Youghal results... 

Macroom Castle Demense: 32 this week, 36 last week.

First 3 men & women...
1 Conor LUCEY Male VM35-39 18:23
2 John O'DONOGHUE Male SM30-34 19:04
3 Donal COLLINS Male VM45-49 Bweeng Trail Blazers 19:40
12 Carmel PURCELL Female VW45-49 West Muskerry A.C. 26:26
14 Claire CURTIN Female VW35-39 West Muskerry A.C. 27:07
19 Nicola MURPHY Female VW40-44 28:28


Clonakilty: 23 this week, 48 last week.

First 3 men & women...
1 Chris HAYES Male VM35-39 22:21
2 Colm O'SULLIVAN Male VM55-59 Bishopstown Orienteering Club 23:08
3 Conor MCCARTHY Male VM45-49 23:24
6 Lucy FOX Female VW40-44 29:57
7 Niamh RYAN Female VW40-44 30:08
8 Cathy TRENAMAN Female VW50-54 30:57


Glengarriff Woods: 33 this week, 59 last week.

Top 3 men & women...
1 Dan GOODCHILD Male VM35-39 20:16
2 Ray SMITH Male VM55-59 Kenmare Athletics Club 20:45
3 Danny MANNING Male VM45-49 22:51
5 Niamh CASEY Female VW35-39 24:14
10 Deirdre MOSS Female VW55-59 Tralee parkrunners on Tour - TpoT 28:30
12 Rose UÍ SHÚILLEABHÁIN Female VW60-64 Bantry Athletic Club 30:17


Bere Island: 24 this week, 41 last week. 

First 3 men & women...
1 Michelagh MURPHY Female SW20-24 21:57
4 Breeda O SULLIVAN Female VW55-59 Beara AC 24:33
5 Christina GRIFFITH Female VW45-49 25:45
2 Cyril MCNAMARA Male VM55-59 22:29
3 Garry MORIARTY Male VM45-49 23:03
6 Ronald WILSON Male VM40-44 25:46


Castlehaven (Rineen Woods): 17 finishers this week, 17 last week.

First 3 men & women...
1 Florence FITZGERALD Male VM35-39 22:28
2 Padraig COURTNEY Male VM40-44 23:33
3 Donal DIGNAN Male SM30-34 23:58
12 Celine BUCKLEY Female VW50-54 Castlehaven GAA 33:33
13 Catherine BAILEY Female VW45-49 34:43
14 Spah MBALI Female VW40-44 35:23


For more information about the weekly 5k parkruns in Co Cork, go to this page HERE.

Guest Post: Why ...by Pat Walsh

* Why *

I have heard recently and down through the years runners who are unhappy with race times. Why?

Running is a very fair sport, you get back what you put in. It is impossible sometimes to determine a finishing position as that totally depends on what other runners are there and how they rate compared to you. Nothing you can do about that.

Finishing times are a different matter. That is within your remit and under your control but why let it be such a huge part of your enjoyment? 

If you did your best then walk away and take learnings from it. There will be another day.

To run is fantastic and something we shouldn’t take for granted. 

To finish a race is a privilege denied to many of the population. Once you can start and finish a race then automatically you are elite among the population of this country because only about 5% could even dream of finishing a 10 mile race for instance.

The fixation that your finishing time should determine whether you enjoyed the race or not is a bad idea. 

It should be taken as one of the many factors that make up a race day. 

Fun, friendship, getting to see somewhere new, the sense of satisfaction at the finish line, the bad running photos, the cuppa are all vital parts of any day.

Just one to think about next time you need or feel like a moan after a race. 

What did other people do to finish the race?
Are they recovering from injury or illness? 
Are they finishing their first race? 
Are they doing for a special cause. 

If they finished 5 minutes behind you and are happy is it fair for you to be ‘sitting there with a puss on you’.


Missing Olympic Qualification by 1 second can be devastating. Missing your PB by 40 seconds in a half-marathon is not even remotely close. 

Run to enjoy and improve yourself. 

Maybe like me run to beat the aging process.

Permanent fixation on PB’s leads to a short career.

Maybe these are words many didn’t want to read but I’m only trying to put perspective on things. 

Maybe I should listen to the words of the great Annie Lennox .... Why 🎼

"Why don't you ever learn to keep your big mouth shut.
That's why it hurts so bad to hear the words
That keep on falling from your mouth.... "

Have a good weekend. If you are living in Munster hopefully you can avoid the rain.

Thursday, October 03, 2024

5k parkruns in doubt as Met Eireann announce orange weather warning for Sat 5th Oct 2024

Met Eireann has announced an orange weather warning for Cork & Kerry for Saturday 5th October 2024. In this instance, it's for heavy rainfall.

Things might yet change but if you're thinking about doing a 5k parkrun then keep an eye out for cancellations.

Youghal & Mallow have already been cancelled.

Update Sat 5th: Despite the orange warning, it looks like the rain will only be in West Cork and Kerry at 9:30am.

The rain won't arrive in Cork City until around noon.

Notice: Elevate Credit Union Charity 5k in Tramore Valley Park - Sun 6th Oct 2024


The fifth Elevate Credit Union Charity 5k is coming up in Tramore Valley Park in Cork City on Sunday the 6th of October 2024 at 11am.

The entry fee is €13 (€12 + €1 online fee) and all proceeds from this event go to the charity Feileacain

ENTER HERE

(€7 for U16's... must be accompanied by an adult)(€6 + €1 online fee) 

You can also enter on the morning of the event (cash only).