This fundraiser for the Darrara National School near Clonakilty was held on Fri 16th May 2025. There were 126 finishers in the 5k run with a further 48 in the 10k.
The organisers have some photos HERE
Results below...
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This fundraiser for the Darrara National School near Clonakilty was held on Fri 16th May 2025. There were 126 finishers in the 5k run with a further 48 in the 10k.
The organisers have some photos HERE
Results below...
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Martina Kiely is the first woman home in the Grocers Run 10k |
The Grocers 5k & 10k charity Fun Run at Mallow racecourse was held on Sat 17th May 2025.
In the 10k, there were 88 finishers which is up on the 55 in 2024. In the 5k, there were 81 finishers compared to 75 last year.
The full results of both distances can be found HERE
Photos...
1) Sweaty Snaps has a gallery HERE
KILMALLOCK FOUR-MILE ROAD RACE, Friday May 16th 2025
On a warm evening for running, Declan Moore from the Bilboa repeated his victory from last year at the annual Kilmallock four-mile race.
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Declan Moore receiving the Jim Hogan Perpetual Cup from Mary Murphy, sister of the late Jim. Also pictured is Mary’s husband Donal |
His time of 19:54 was outside the 19:31 he ran last year but it gave him a clear advantage over runner-up (for the second year) Karl Lenihan of West Limerick (21:33), with Derek Kiely (Limerick) third in 22:35.
Breda Gaffney from Mallow was equally a clear winner of the women’s race in 23:56 ahead of Pamela Kirby (Bilboa), 24:57, with Susan Glennon from Mullingar finishing third in 25:09.
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Breda Gaffney, first in the women’s race, receiving the Tommy Hanley Memorial Cup from Mike Reynolds, Kilmallock AC |
Along with his prize, Declan Moore also received the Jim Hogan Perpetual Cup in memory of the locally-born runner who famously won the 1966 European Marathon while representing Great Britain. The cup was presented by Mary Murphy, a sprightly 93-year-old sister of the late Jim who attended along with her husband Donal.
Born back in 1933, Jim Hogan changed his name from Cregan to Hogan after moving to England for work. He ran for Ireland in the marathon at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. There, he was in medal contention after tracking eventual winner Abebe Bikila for more than 20 miles before being forced to drop out in the closing stages due to severe dehydration.
In 1966, he went on to win the European Marathon title in a time of 2:20:04 – on this occasion wearing a British singlet, having declared for the UK citing indifferences and frustrations with the way in which Irish athletics was being run at the time. A number years ago a book was published on his life titled ‘The Irishman who ran for England’.
Jim Hogan passed away at the age of 81 back in January 2015. Such was the esteem in which he was held that former world 10,000m record holder Dave Bedford travelled from the UK for his funeral which took place in the little village of Athlacca.
In an interview back in the day, Bedford – who also served as Race Director of the London Marathon - was asked if he admired any particular athlete. He replied: “At one time I used to like Jim Hogan’s running, partly because he was a very controversial character – I like controversial characters – but also he had guts and said what he thought.”
A welcome return to the winners’ rostrum at Kilmallock was Mallow-man Pat Kerrigan, first in the M70 category. In only his third competitive outing for many years – apart from parkruns – Pat’s appearance brought back memories of the 1970s and 1980s when he was one of the outstanding runners in the county, very rarely outside the prizes.
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Pat Kerrigan, first in the M70 category, receiving his prize from Mike Reynolds |
And it wasn’t just on the Cork circuit as he also travelled overseas to compete at a time when many did not. One such trip was to the New York Marathon in 1982 where he ran 2:32:48, finishing just outside the first 200 of the 13,500 finishers.
Accompanying him on that occasion was his regular training and racing companion, Andy Neenan, who also ran an impressive time of 2:36:58 around the streets of New York.
Full results...
** A roof over Ireland **
We joked for years about Ireland would be a great country if only we could put a roof over it. Well, in the last few weeks the sunroof has been opened and we are basking in a glorious spell of weather.It is in weather like this that or ability to get out and enjoy life is paramount. I have attended some races recently and the feel-good factor is huge. There is a buzz, there is an energy from people who turn up to run these events and a big help knowing it won’t be wet or cold. Organisers are loving this as well and if you ever stood as a steward at a crossing in wind and rain you get my drift as the current sunshine is divine.
I was at the Cheetah 5k Run in Fota Wildlife park on Thursday night and the sense of fun was palpable. How often do you get to run around this beautiful estate? There were wild animals on both side of the fences…! They had a kids run before the main event.
These are the days to live for, where we all mingle and get some exercise and fresh air. Of course there was winners but I think the smile on the faces of the finishers was something special.
And now to You:
Are you in a physical position to get out there and enjoy being active?
It is vital to your health and mental well-being. There are similar events are in your area if only you look for them. You will be made feel welcome as any organisation wants to see you there but you must take the first step.
I cannot stress enough how important it is for the quality of your life NOW and in the FUTURE to keep yourself physically and mentally active. I am not talking speed or marathons, just the ability to turn up and enjoy the company of fellow strugglers in a 5k or 4-mile run. I have been beating this drum relentlessly over the past few years and I’m not going to stop.
Fresh air and exercise are better than all the medicines in a chemist shop.
A run chat and a cuppa chat with a training partner is better than any psychiatrist.
A smile and a hug at the end of a run is priceless.
‘Your health is your wealth’ has often been bandied about and it is true. But your health is also your ability to get the most enjoyment out of life.
I’m off to sun myself a little more. Take care out there
#pwr
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...
Full results HERE
Photos... (Updated Fri 16th 20:53)
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Karen Bevan of Eagle AC with the first 3 women in the 2025 Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park (L-R) Kealey Tideswell 3rd, Lizzie Lee 1st & Emma Fitzpatrick 2nd |
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Ruairi Egan of Eagle AC with the first 3 men in the 2025 Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park (L-R) Barry Twohig 2nd, Mark Walsh 1st & Andrew Hyland 3rd |
Top 3 men & women...
Full results HERE
Photos...
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...
Full results HERE
Hannah is pictured above receiving the Ashling Murphy Perpetual Trophy which is presented to the first lady finisher.
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?
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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 |
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First place finish for Michael Harty of East Cork AC |
Fundraiser for LauraLynn: Malin to Mizen – 15 Marathons in 15 Days
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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...
Photos...
1) Mick Dooley has photos of the first few men HERE and more photos HERE
Provisional...
Full results below...
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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."