Results of the Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park - Thurs 15th May 2025

It was blue skies and sunshine for the 2025 edition of the Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park on Thurs 15th May. This is one of the big 5k races in Cork with 727 runners crossing the finish line.

Top 5 men & women...

 1 Mark WALSH Leevale A.C. M MS 1068 15:44
2 Barry TWOHIG St. Finbarrs A.C. M M45 1056 15:50
3 Andrew HYLAND M MS 826 15:56
4 Aidan NOONE Leevale A.C. M MS 945 16:13
5 James GRUFFERTY Leevale A.C. M M40 358 17:44
6 Lizzie LEE Leevale A.C. F F40 430 17:52
9 Emma FITZPATRICK Leevale A.C. F FS 329 18:02
15 Kealey TIDESWELL Clonmel A.C. F F40 658 18:41
18 Michelle KENNY Leevale A.C. F F45 852 18:48
21 Orla DRUMM F F40 762 19:02

Full results HERE

Photos...

1) Derek Costello has the following galleries...

part 1    https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1220968033365666&type=3
part 2    https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1220973763365093&type=3
part 3    https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1220978240031312&type=3

Results of the Cork BHAA Pfizers 6-mile road race - Wed 14th May 2025

The annual Cork BHAA Pfizers 6-mile road race was held this year on Wed 14th May 2025 on what was a lovely summer evening. Despite the fine weather, the numbers were down about 12% this year. This may have been due in part to the the large numbers going to the Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park the following evening.

Top 3 men & women...

1 Ray O' Connell 0/40M M-1 00:32:41 Ørsted
2 Vivian Foley 0/55M M-2 00:33:00 Owenabue Medical Centre
3 Sean Dinneen M-3 00:33:00 Dept of Ed M-A-1
16 Sharon Rynne 0/35F F-1 00:35:47 Kepak
33 Catherine Murphy 0/45F F-2 00:37:13 Janssen
35 Michelle Kenny 0/45F F-3 00:37:15 Dept of Ed F-A-1

Full results HERE

Photos...

1) Derek Costello has the following galleries...
part 1  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1220258140103322&type=3
part 2  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1220271196768683&type=3
part 3  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1220275563434913&type=3
part 4  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1220280720101064&type=3
part 5  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1220285926767210&type=3

Hannah Steeds of Leevale AC wins Ashling Murphy Memorial 4-mile race in Offaly

Hannah Steeds of Leevale AC was the winner of this years Ashling Murphy 4-mile road race which was held on Sunday 11th of May 2025. This race in Tullamore, Co Offaly attracted a large field with 667 runners crossing the finish line.

Top 3 men & women...

1419 1 Sean TOBIN Clonmel A.C. M 0:19:18 0:19:18  
1573 2 Eanna O BRADAIGH Dundrum South Dublin A.C. M 0:19:52 0:19:52  
163 3 Kevin MINNOCK Tullamore Harriers A.C. M 0:20:21 0:20:21  
1823 8 Hannah STEEDS Leevale A.C. F 22:03  
52 40 Sarah FLANAGAN Tullamore Harriers A.C. F45 24:52  
1841 42 Orlaith FLANAGAN Mullingar Harriers A.C. 25:06

Full results HERE

Hannah is pictured above receiving the Ashling Murphy Perpetual Trophy which is presented to the first lady finisher.

Top 10-mile races in Cork for the Spring of 2025

Now that Spring is over, let's have a look at the top 10-milers in Cork so far for 2025.

After a flat period, the Mallow 10-mile road race in late March grew 23% to cement its position as the top 10-mile in Co Cork.

The Cobh 10-mile at the start of April continues to grow and is now in second place.

The Kinsale 10-mile had to deferred from February to April and it now drops back to third place.

The new race was the Midleton Greenway 10-mile at the start of March and posted a respectable 540 finishers for its first outing.

It'll be interesting to see if there is a growth in the 10-mile numbers in 2026 or are we now at a peak?

Results of the 5k parkruns in Cork - Sat 10th May 2025

Results of the 5k parkruns around the county on Saturday 10th May 2025. Approximately 1,027  runners and walkers took part in the 11 events in Co Cork.

Report... Another sunny morning for the 5k parkruns in Co Cork this week.

Glen River... Well done to Mick Dooley who has notched up his second century!

Ballincollig... Well done to Catherine Dineen who completed her 100th parkrun!

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: 298 this week, 366 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Daniel GOLDEN Male JM15-17 18:27

2 Denis O BRIEN Male VM35-39 19:13

3 James CALLANAN Male VM55-59 19:14

11 Aoibhín O'CONNOR Female SW25-29 20:26

13 Niamh CRONIN Female VW45-49 St Finbarrs AC 20:47

18 Clodagh CREEDON Female VW45-49 St Finbarrs AC 21:12

Ballincollig results... https://www.parkrun.ie/ballincollig/results/374/

Tramore Valley Park: 211 this week, 232 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Kris ROBBINS Male SM30-34 17:34

2 Luke KIELY Male SM18-19 18:12

3 Peter MORGAN Male VM40-44 19:11

19 Jane OCONNOR Female SW25-29 21:37

21 Paula MULCAHY Female VW50-54 21:45

23 Isabelle CROWLEY Female JW11-14 21:59

Tramore Valley Park results... https://www.parkrun.ie/tramorevalley/results/152/

Glen River: 80 this week, 74 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Colin MORRISON Male VM50-54 19:32

2 Cian MCPARLAND Male VM45-49 St Finbarrs AC 19:41

3 Jp TREACY Male VM40-44 St Finbarrs AC 19:49

11 Nollaigh O'NEILL Female VW50-54 22:28

14 Ciara HOARE Female JW15-17 23:46

16 Mags HASSETT Female VW50-54 St Finbarrs AC 23:59

Glen River results...  https://www.parkrun.ie/glenriver/results/258/

Midleton Greenway: 149 this week, 142 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Mark CRONIN Male VM45-49 Midleton AC 18:04

2 Brendan MAGUIRE Male VM45-49 18:06

3 Alex MARIJ Male SM25-29 19:09

5 Siobhan HORGAN Female VW45-49 19:44

32 Mary-Jane CASEY Female JW11-14 24:06

35 Liz O'DONOVAN Female VW55-59 Footloose & Fancy Free 24:15

Midleton Greenway... https://www.parkrun.ie/midletongreenway/results/15/

Mallow Castle: 44 this week, 91 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Mike O FLYNN Male SM30-34 21:27

2 Niall O KEEFFE Male SM30-34 21:37

3 Andrew CAWLEY Male VM55-59 22:10

9 Kate MCSWEENEY Female SW30-34 24:29

10 Aoife MCSWEENEY Female SW25-29 24:29

11 Marie BUCKLEY Female VW40-44 24:53

Mallow results... https://www.parkrun.ie/mallowcastle/results/180/

Youghal (Pobalscoil ne Tríonóide) : 35 this week, 59 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Noel EARLY Male VM40-44 18:57

2 Ryan HENNESSY Male VM40-44 21:01

3 Ciaran MITCHELL Male VM35-39 21:15

4 Shannon SOTOK Female SW30-34 21:46

6 Anna PAWLIK Female VW40-44 Youghal AC 22:29

8 Claire MURPHY Female VW50-54 24:15

Youghal results... https://www.parkrun.ie/pobalscoilnatrionoide/results/158/

Macroom Castle Demense: 52 this week, 59 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Marcus SHERIDAN Male SM30-34 Dundee Road Runners AC 20:06

2 Conor LUCEY Male VM40-44 21:09

3 Rory MCELROY Male JM15-17 West Muskerry A.C. 21:48

15 Carmel PURCELL Female VW45-49 West Muskerry A.C. 25:56

17 Mairead MURPHY Female VW45-49 West Muskerry A.C. 26:32

18 Valerie NEVILLE Female VW45-49 26:35

Macroom results... https://www.parkrun.ie/macroomcastledemesne/results/526/

Clonakilty: 38 this week, 49 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Simon NOLAN Male VM35-39 18:21

2 Shane WINTERS Male JM11-14 8:42

3 Jamie BARTON Male JM15-17 20:41

9 Niamh O'BRIEN Female VW35-39 23:12

12 Esther MURPHY Female VW50-54 Sanctuary Runners 24:13 

13 Sophia KINGSTON Female SW25-29 24:17

Clonakilty results... https://www.parkrun.ie/clonakilty/results/480/

Glengarriff Woods: 66 this week, 70 last week.

Top 3 men & women...

1 Bobby TANGNEY Male VM45-49 Kenmare Athletics Club 19:40

2 Sarn HUNNISETT Male VM35-39 19:55

3 Finn CONNER Male JM15-17 21:02

15 Niamh CASEY Female VW35-39 24:36

17 Pippa O SULLIVAN Female JW11-14 25:36

19 Susan KELLEHER Female VW55-59 27:05

Glengarriff results... https://www.parkrun.ie/glengarriff/results/399/

Bere Island: 42 this week, 84 last week. 

First 3 men & women...1 Luke MCCARTHY Male SM30-34 22:50

2 Roy PRESS Male VM65-69 22:58

4 Ciarán O'SULLIVAN Male VM60-64 23:46

3 Lynda PRESS Female VW60-64 23:20

5 Cathy HAMILTON Female VW55-59 Pace Running Club 24:28

9 Carol HURLEY Female VW50-54 Beara AC 26:54

Bere Island results... https://www.parkrun.ie/bereisland/results/491/

Castlehaven (Rineen Woods): 12 finishers this week, 30 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Ailín KENNEDY Female VW35-39 30:36

2 Celine BUCKLEY Female VW50-54 Castlehaven GAA 32:58

5 Louise LYNCH Female VW60-64 35:33

3 Ronan BARRETT Male VM35-39 33:03

4 Mark HOGAN Male VM50-54 33:15

Castlehaven results... https://www.parkrun.ie/castlehaven/results/411/

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

Results of the Killeagh 4-mile road race - Thurs 8th May 2025

The annual Killeagh 4-mile road race was held on Thurs 8th May 2025 on a dry evening. The numbers were up a whopping 78% this year which is a record for this event.

This race was originally scheduled for a Sunday morning in late February but it had to be cancelled. Normally, rescheduled races often get lower numbers but the change from a cold Sunday morning in February to an evening race in May seems to have done the trick.

Top 3 men & women...

1 Michael Harty M40 East Cork AC 19:33
2 Gavin Sweeney M40 Togher AC 20:17
3 Colin Merritt M50 21:15
15 Tamzin Muldowney F East Cork AC 23:56
18 Nadine Forde F40 Leevale AC 24:11
21 Sinead Flannery F40 Ballintotis AC 24:26

After a third place finish of 26:16 in 2024, Tamzin Muldowney of East Cork AC returned in 2025 with a finish time of 23:56 to take first place

First place finish for Michael Harty of East Cork AC

Photos...

1) Graham Meikle has some finish line photos... Gallery 1 ... Gallery 2 ... Gallery 3 ... Gallery 4 ... Gallery 5 ...

Full results....

 Pos Forename Surname Cat Club Time
1 Michael Harty M40 East Cork AC 00:19:33
2 Gavin Sweeney M40 Togher AC 00:20:17
3 Colin Merritt M50 00:21:15
4 Keith Kelly M45 Youghal AC 00:21:32
5 Paul      Cashman M45 Watergrasshill 00:21:49
6 Andy Goulding M         Leevale AC 00:22:16
7 Gary Sleith M40 St. Nicholas AC 00:22:42
8 David Herlihy M         Youghal AC 00:23:07
9 Damian Bourke M 00:23:11
10 Patrick Troy M45 Ballintotis Fit 4 Life 00:23:18

11 Patrick Carroll M 00:23:25
12 Darren Ahern M40 Midleton AC 00:23:29
13 Eugene O'Keeffe M55 Carrick-on-Suir AC 00:23:42
14 Gerard Geary M         Fota RC 00:23:52
15 Tamzin Muldowney F East Cork AC 00:23:56
16 Kevin Smith M45 Midleton AC 00:24:06
17 David Sullivan M50 Carrigtwohill AC 00:24:06
18 Nadine Forde F40         Leevale AC 00:24:11
19 Brian Harty M40 East Cork AC 00:24:13
20 Steven Prendergast M Youghal AC 00:24:22

Cork runner Michael Minehane to run from Malin to Mizen in 15 days for charity - Fri 16th to Fri 30th May 2025

Fundraiser for LauraLynn: Malin to Mizen – 15 Marathons in 15 Days

On 16 May 2025, Michael Minehane from Kealkill, Co. Cork will start at Malin Head in Donegal and complete 15 marathons over the following 15 days, finishing on 30 May 2025 at Mizen Head in Co Cork. 

This event is a fundraiser for LauraLynn which is the only Children’s hospice in Ireland, provides care and support to children with life limiting conditions and their families. 670 Families were supported by LauraLynn in 2024.

Services provided include symptom management for children, music and play therapy, psychological support, family and sibling camps, short breaks, Crisis Care and End of Life Care.

LauraLynn continues to provide vital bereavement support to families after they have lost a child. In 2025, LauraLynn has a fundraising target of more than €10m. 

See www.lauralynn.ie for more information.

Results of the Carraig na bhFear GAA 5k - Wed 7th May 2025

First 3 men (L-R)... John Meade 2nd, Aidan Noone 1st & Ray O'Connell 3rd

The annual Carraig na bhFear GAA 5k was held this year on Wed 8th May on what was a cool but sunny evening. A total of 257 runners crossed the finish line which is down a bit on the 275 last year.

Top 3 men & women...

661 Aidan Noone 1 16:11
772 John Meade 2 16:12
774 Ray  O'Connell 3 16:28
801 Rebecca McEvoy 10 18:49

609 April Quinn 12 18:58
617 Olive McCarty 16 19:21

Photos...

1) Mick Dooley has photos of the first few men HERE and more photos HERE

Provisional...

Full results below...

Race Number Name Pos Time

661 Aidan Noone 1 16:11
772 John Meade 2 16:12
774 Ray O'Connell 3 16:28
635 John Longan 4 17:07
654 Peter Moreland 17:08
829 Alfie Davis 6 17:50
619 Michael Colohan 7 18:00
830 James Maher 8 18:15
613 John Hartnett 9 18:24
801 Rebecca McEvoy 10 18:49

807 Alan O'Sullivan 11 18:57
609 April Quinn 12 18:58
818 Loia Fabrice Gared 13 19:02
727 Martin Hickey 14 19:15
701 Diarmuid Kiely 15 19:20
617 Olive Mc Carty 16 19:21
618 Elaine Collins 17 19:27
605 Jack Ahern 19 19:38
692 Conor Kelly 20 19:43

Racewalker Kate Veale selected for Irish team

Kate Veale from Dungarvan in Co Waterford is a regular at many of the road races in Cork and is also one of Ireland's top racewalkers.

Athletics Ireland recently announced that Kate had been selected to represent Ireland at the European Race Walking Team Championships taking place in Podebrady (CZE) on May 18th 2025.

West Waterford AC write... "Congratulations to West Waterford AC race walker Kate Veale who today was announced as a member of the Irish race walking team heading to the European cup in Czechia on 18th May. Kate throughout her career is the holder of 26 Irish national senior titles and has  deservedly been selected to wear the Irish Singlet once again at the championships. It’s a great honour for the Club to have yet another of our athletes representing the country on the International stage."

Notice: Killeagh 4 mile road race - Thurs 8th May 2025

This 4 mile race in East Cork is organised by Killeagh Community Healthy Clubs Project in association with Youghal AC. It will be held this year on Thursday the 8th of May 2025 at 8pm.

Online entries HERE

From the organisers... Our annual Killeagh 4M road race takes place this year on Thursday the 8th of May at 8pm. As usual this race will be chipped timed and run under an Athletics Ireland Permit and in association with our friends in Youghal AC. 

Big jump in numbers for the 2025 Limerick Marathon event...

The 2025 edition of the Great Limerick Run was held on Sunday 4th of May and it saw a  remarkable jump in numbers. Between all the different events, approximately 14,000 people took part.

If you factor in accommodation, meals and drinks, it's a big boost to the hospitality sector in the city.

Marathon... The full marathon saw 1554 participants cross the finish line, a jump of 34% on the figure for 2024.

While it might be normal to see a small number jump 34%, it's remarkable to see a well established race with over 1000 runners jump  by that much.

Half-Marathon... The Half was even more impressive with 4586 finishers, a jump of 40%!

With those kind of numbers, Limerick is now one of the premier half-marathons in the country.

6-Mile... The numbers for the 6-mile are always amazing and are a real cash cow for an event like this. This year, it had 7441 finishers, a jump of 24% on last year.

There was also a marathon relay event with 129 teams which added another few hundred to the numbers.

In conclusion... It's my understanding that the Great Limerick Run is organised by a commercial company on behalf of Limerick City Council. Looking at the numbers, they're doing a great job of attracting visitors to the Treaty City.

The full results of the 2025 Great Limerick Run can be found HERE

Notice: Cork BHAA John Buckley Sports 5k road race - Tues 20th May 2025

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.

You can pre-enter this race by going to https://johnbuckleysports.com/

You can also enter on the night but it really helps if you pre-enter so that they can have everything ready. Please note that the race HQ is at the LEE ROWING CLUB near the Pairc Ui Chaoimh stadium.

The John Buckley Sports 5k was the most popular BHAA race in Cork in 2024 as can be seen in this post.

There will also be TWO draws this year for vouchers for a pair of training shoes. One draw is for all online entries and the second draw is for all finishers.

Online entries will close around lunch time on Tuesday. Entries on the night close at 7:30pm so that they have time to input all the data.

Course ... The course will be on the usual Marina - Centre Park Road - Monahan Road circuit. The course for 2025 is shown below. The 5km course is pretty much flat and fast. As per usual, there will be post race refreshments.

20% Discount...... 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.... As per usual, this race will be chip timed.

You can also pre-enter at the John Buckley Sports shop which is across the river from the Opera House.

Race info below in a more detailed flyer...

Results of the 5k parkruns in Cork - Sat 3rd May 2025

Results of the 5k parkruns around the county on Saturday 3rd May 2025. Approximately 1,256 runners and walkers took part in the 11 events in Co Cork.

Report... A sunny but cool morning for the 5k parkruns in Co Cork this week.

Ballincollig... Well done to Seán O'Brien who completed his 250th 5k parkrun this weekend!

Sean did 195 of the 250 in Ballincollig, 34 in Macroom, 8 in Tramore Valley Park with the balance spread out over six other locations.

No volunteers, no parkruns. Well done to Aideen Coleman who earned her 100th volunteer credit.

Also in Ballincollig, Pawel Switaj reached the double century milestone! Pawel has done 157 of the 200 5k parkruns in Ballincollig.

Well done as well to Deirdre McDonnell who completed her 100th 5k parkrun this weekend.

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: 366 this week, 272 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Jj JORDAAN Male SM30-34 Togher AC 17:46

2 Sean O BRIEN Male VM40-44 St Finbarrs AC 18:37

3 Alan O'SULLIVAN Male VM40-44 Eagle A.C. 19:00

10 Niamh O'SULLIVAN Female VW60-64 An Ríocht A.C 19:56

30 Clodagh CREEDON Female VW45-49 St Finbarrs AC 22:31

57 Clare BROWNE Female VW35-39 24:03

Ballincollig results... https://www.parkrun.ie/ballincollig/results/373/

Tramore Valley Park: 232 this week, 214 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Michael FLEMING Male VM40-44 Saddleworth Runners 17:53

2 Donal COFFEY Male VM45-49 Leevale AC 18:02

5 Yuting CHEN Male SM30-34 19:44

3 Siobhan HOARE Female VW45-49 Togher AC 19:14

4 Teresa MURPHY Female VW45-49 Kent AC 19:40

10 Carmel CROWLEY Female VW55-59 20:11

Tramore Valley Park results... https://www.parkrun.ie/tramorevalley/results/151/

Glen River: 74 this week, 67 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Marcus BISHOP Male SM30-34 17:34

2 Colin MORRISON Male VM50-54 19:38

3 Neil MURPHY Male VM45-49 St Finbarrs AC 20:46

16 Orla COFFEY Female SW20-24 24:03

20 Jo KLEJBUK Female VW40-44 25:44

22 Sibusisiwe MHLOPHE Female VW35-39 Togher AC 25:56

Glen River results...  https://www.parkrun.ie/glenriver/results/257/

Midleton Greenway: 142 this week, 160 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Nadine FORDE Female VW40-44 18:40

14 Sadhbh CRONIN Female JW15-17 22:08

15 Anna DORIS Female VW55-59 Midleton AC 22:09

2 Michael HARTY Male VM40-44 18:40

3 Thomas OWENS Male VM45-49 Moynalty AC 19:27

4 Noel RYAN Male VM50-54 Civil Service Hrs and A.C. 20:07

Midleton Greenway... https://www.parkrun.ie/midletongreenway/results/14/

Mallow Castle: 91 this week, 50 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Eddie HENNIGAN Male SM20-24 18:37

2 James MAHER Male SM30-34 18:54

3 John KELLY Male VM50-54 Mallow AC 19:09

16 Doireann FRAWLEY Female JW11-14 23:36

24 Kate MCSWEENEY Female SW30-34 24:43

25 Lauren MATEER Female SW30-34 24:48

Mallow results... https://www.parkrun.ie/mallowcastle/results/179/

Youghal (Pobalscoil ne Tríonóide) : 59 this week, 49 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Derek SMYTH Male VM45-49 18:38

2 Seán LYONS Male VM45-49 21:06

3 Ciaran MITCHELL Male VM35-39 21:09

4 Shannon SOTOK Female SW30-34 21:28

10 Éadaoin COLEMAN Female VW40-44 22:55

11 Sorcha KILGANNON Female SW18-19 23:30

Youghal results... https://www.parkrun.ie/pobalscoilnatrionoide/results/157/

Macroom Castle Demense: 59 this week, 47 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Jude MURPHY Male JM15-17 20:24

2 Conor LUCEY Male VM40-44 20:31

3 Anthony ROSBOROUGH Male VM35-39 20:54

12 Hannah ROSBOROUGH Female VW35-39 23:09

15 Annie MCELROY Female JW11-14 West Muskerry A.C. 23:37

17 Ailis CROWLEY Female SW30-34 24:12

Macroom results... https://www.parkrun.ie/macroomcastledemesne/results/525/

Clonakilty: 49 this week, 33 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 James HOWE Male JM15-17 19:42

2 Bryan GALLWEY Male VM40-44 Clonakilty Roadrunners AC 20:34

3 Niall O'CONNOR Male VM50-54 West Cork Triathlon Club (WCTC) 20:47

10 Sandra WALSH Female VW55-59 23:22

12 Niamh O'BRIEN Female VW35-39 24:34

15 Moira MCCARTHY Female JW15-17 25:31

Clonakilty results... https://www.parkrun.ie/clonakilty/results/479/

Glengarriff Woods: 70 this week, 67 last week.

Top 3 men & women...

1 Anthony MANNIX Male VM35-39 Cork Track Club 17:35

2 Ray KELLEHER Male VM45-49 Kenmare Athletics Club 20:03

3 Finn CONNER Male JM15-17 20:52

9 Roisin BYRNE Female VW55-59 Dub Runners of Belfast 23:13

11 Meave QUINLAN Female VW35-39 23:59

26 Sarmite SMITE Female VW45-49 29:05

Glengarriff results... https://www.parkrun.ie/glengarriff/results/398/

Bere Island: 84 this week, 72 last week. 

First 3 men & women...

1 Cyril MCNAMARA Male VM55-59 22:00

2 Paul KELLY Male VM40-44 22:23

4 Björn SEIFFERT Male SM25-29 23:43

3 Laura O' SULLIVAN FENTON Female VW40-44 Beara AC 22:44

5 Breeda O SULLIVAN Female VW55-59 Beara AC 23:52

8 Maria HURLEY Female VW60-64 Bantry Athletic Club 25:06

Bere Island results... https://www.parkrun.ie/bereisland/results/490/

Castlehaven (Rineen Woods): 30 finishers this week, 19 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Andy MACMILLAN Male VM55-59 Dawlish Coasters 22:44

2 Owen MOONEY Male SM25-29 25:07

3 Diarmuid FAHEY Male SM30-34 25:47

12 Rachel COYLE Female SW25-29 33:10

13 Ciara KELLY Female SW25-29 33:21

14 Una DOYLE Female VW60-64 St Finbarrs AC 33:44

Castlehaven results... https://www.parkrun.ie/castlehaven/results/410/

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

Guest Post: Functional Fitness ...by Pat Walsh

 * Functional Fitness *

When I was talking earlier this week I mentioned ‘functional fitness’ in ordinary life and what it means to us.

It is getting through the day doing all the normal tasks and duties that we have to carry out and having the ability to perform them physically without too much effort.

Clean the house, cut the grass, do the shopping, paint a wall, etc etc. Some might be a pain in the a**e to do but that is an entirely different matter.

It is also being able to do some exercise and participate in a leisure activity and not worry about our fitness to do it.

Example going on a walk for a few miles or getting on a bike and cycling the Greenway. Kick a football with a child or play in the garden. 

When on holidays and visiting world famous places can you fully enjoy being there? You can get a lift to the top of the Empire State building, great, but if you want to get to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa then it is up to your legs and lungs entirely. 

Don’t let your physical condition dictate what you can and cannot do. Stay active and strong.

Life is there to be enjoyed and having to fitness to take part in these uplifting activities can be so beneficial to oneself. It can make life happier, more rewarding and keep you out of the doctors surgery. 

Your physical and mental health is so important. We are only getting one shot at this. Make sure you are in a position to enjoy life.

' Functional runner ' 

For runners it can be ramped up a notch. It is the ability to go for a run, take part in a race and enjoy it. I am not talking fast times or marathons. These need preparation and careful consideration. They are a further step along the chain if you so desire.

Life is better when we can take part and no stress or strain about being able to finish. 

It is about enjoyment and going for a cuppa afterwards.

But it comes with a cost that we need to keep exercising and training to allow us reach this state.

The Summer seems to be here and everyone is outdoors, try to be the one:

that can take part in your local park run, 5k or 4 mile race, 

smile and chat with all around you,

have the cuppa and come home saying that was a lovely evening, when is the next one.

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. 🤔

Are you going for a run today?

Have a lovely Bank Holiday weekend and best of luck to all who are taking part in races.

#pwr

Results of the Colaiste an Chraoibhin 5k in Fermoy - Thurs 1st May 2025

The annual Colaiste an Chraoibhin 5k in Fermoy was held this year on Thurs 1st May 2025. This race was last held back in 2019 and it makes a return this year.

There were 133 chipped runners, and 308 fun runners/walkers.

Place Name (Team) Hometown Gender Time Division Rank

1 FIONN HAYES (GRANGE A.C) M: 1 17:44  Male Adult: 1
2 DYLAN MAGORRIAN (GRANGE A.C) M: 2 18:10 Male Adult: 2
3 FERGUS MURPHY M: 3 RUNNER 99 18:21 Male Adult: 3
4 MJ WALSH M: 4 RUNNER 31 18:27 Jnr Cycle Male: 1
5 SEAN MAGORRIAN (GRANGE A.C) M: 5 18:37 Jnr Cycle Male: 2
6 JOHN MURPHY M: 6 19:09  
7 ROBERT CRONIN M: 7 19:13 Jnr Cycle Male: 3
8 MICHAEL O' MAHONY WALSH (ST.NICHOLAS A.C) M: 8 19:16 Jnr Cycle Male: 4
9 EUAN O GRADY M: 9 RUNNER 46 00:19:21 03:52 15.5kph Jnr Cycle Male: 5
10 OLIVE KELLY F: 1 RUNNER 119 00:19:35 03:54 15.3kph Overall Female Adult: 1
11 RICHARD O'BRIEN M: 10 RUNNER 104 00:19:40 03:55 15.3kph :
12 GERARD MCCANN (CYDS FERMOY) M: 11 19:48 
13 MARION OSHEA F: 2  20:08 Overall Female Adult: 2
14 LAURENCE O'CALLAGHAN M: 12 20:20 
15 BRIAN O' CONNOR M: 13 20:28 
16 PAUL DOYLE M: 14 20:48 Jnr Cycle Male: 6
17 CILLIAN O SULLIVAN M: 15 20:53 Snr Cycle Male: 1
18 NIALL FITZGERALD M: 16  20:54 Snr Cycle Male: 2
19 KATIE DALY (N/A) F: 3 20:55 Overall Female Adult: 3
20 PETER O BRIEN M: 17 20:57