Update on the Ballycotton Summer Series & More Ballyandreen photos...

Just to catch up on a few items......

Shanagarry 5 Mile road race photos....There are now 2 new sets of photos available of the 2009 Shanagarry 5 mile road race. Scroll down the page to find the links under the main post for the race results or take this shortcut.

Ballycotton 5 Mile Summer Series.........John Robinson of Mallow AC has now very kindly compiled the current overall placings of the Ballycotton Summer Series. I have now put them up on this website.

Race Calendar......The race calendar for July, August and September has now been updated. It can be found in the right hand column of this page.

Next Up..........On Tuesday, we'll look ahead to the next big race locally....the Cork BHAA 'Stryker' 4 mile on Wednesday which is sure to attract a big crowd.

Results of the Courtmacsherry 10 km road race...Sat 27th June 2009
Almost 200 runners took advantage of the fine weather to take part in this 10 km road race in a very scenic part of west Cork. Not so long ago, well established races would have struggled to get 200 entrants. For a race in west Cork to get that many in their second year is remarkable.

Courtmacsherry Rowing Club COURTMACSHERRY '10K'
Saturday 27 June 2009. 5:30pm
Place Time Name Team Race Age Category min/mile
1 0:34:51 WILMOT, Kevin Bandon AC M 05:36.4 142 1
2 0:35:07 LAFFAN, Tom Bandon AC M40 05:39.0 133 2
3 0:35:24 DE BURCA, Cosmos Rising Sun AC M 05:41.7 164 3
4 0:35:31 WAUGH, George Rising Sun AC M 05:42.8 162 4
5 0:36:11 HARRINGTON, Chris Leevale AC M 05:49.3 165 5
6 0:36:41 FLAHERTY, Billy Skibbereen AC M40 05:54.1 218 6
7 0:36:45 LUCEY, Tim Bandon AC M40 05:54.7 180 7
8 0:38:04 MURPHY, Paddy Bandon AC M 06:07.5 203 8
9 0:38:36 PATTERSON, Robert Dunmanway M 06:12.6 156 9
10 0:38:38 SHEEHAN, Tom Bandon AC M40 06:12.9 152 10
11 0:38:40 KEOHANE, Don Eagle AC M40 06:13.2 228 11
12 0:38:43 CROWLEY, Carmel Bandon AC F35 06:13.7 111 12
13 0:38:45 CODY, Tom Midleton AC M50 06:14.0 275 13
14 0:39:02 WALSH, Paud Eagle AC M 06:16.8 221 14
15 0:39:05 COLLINS, John Skibbereen AC M 06:17.3 149 15
16 0:40:03 WALSH, Enda Waterford AC M 06:26.6 258 16
17 0:40:20 O'CALLAGHAN, John Rising Sun AC M40 06:29.3 161 17
18 0:40:27 O'CONNOR, Gavin Cork M 06:30.5 123 18
19 0:40:45 O'DRISCOLL, John Rising Sun AC M50 06:33.4 160 19
20 0:40:46 CURRAN, Martin Courtmacsherry M 06:33.5 130 20
21 0:41:07 DALTON, Marc Midleton AC M 06:36.9 113 21
22 0:41:39 CRONIN, Richard Cork M 06:42.0 138 22
23 0:41:39 FLYNN, Leo Brussels M40 06:42.0 247 23
24 0:41:40 LEONARD, Helen Rathfarnham-WSAF AC F35 06:42.2 223 24
25 0:42:04 GRIFFIN, Kieran Courtmacsherry M 06:46.1 105 25
26 0:42:09 FITZGERALD, Kieran Skibbereen AC M 06:46.9 205 26
27 0:42:10 LOCKE, Simon Courtmacsherry M 06:47.0 124 27
28 0:42:15 GRIFFIN, Denis Courtmacsherry M 06:47.8 1 28
29 0:42:19 O'SULLIVAN, Diarmuid Eagle AC M 06:48.5 187 29
30 0:42:27 MURPHY, Niamh Carrigaline F 06:49.8 202 30
31 0:42:30 MCCARTHY, Peter Dunmanway M 06:50.3 188 31
32 0:42:33 CASEY, Owen Carrigaline M 06:50.7 207 32
33 0:42:41 KINGSTON, Richard Courtmacsherry M16 06:52.0 132 33
34 0:42:42 O'HALLORAN, Declan Bandon AC M40 06:52.2 254 34
35 0:42:53 O'CONNOR, Pat Eagle AC M40 06:54.0 256 35
36 0:42:59 BARRY, Elizabeth Bandon AC F 06:54.9 211 36
37 0:43:00 COLLINS, Una Clonakilty F 06:55.1 177 37
38 0:43:02 DUCHNICZ, Adam Midleton AC M 06:55.4 95 38
39 0:43:07 SHIELDS, Aoife UCC AC F 06:56.2 195 39
40 0:43:17 SADLIER, Douglas Cork M 06:57.8 194 40
41 0:43:21 O'BRIEN, Patrick Skibbereen AC M40 06:58.5 219 41
42 0:43:24 MURPHY, Phil Bandon AC M40 06:58.9 145 42
43 0:43:30 COLEMAN, Fergus Clonakilty M 06:59.9 266 43
44 0:44:00 O'MAHONY, Barry Ballygarvan M 07:04.7 206 44
45 0:44:06 HARTIGAN, Irene UCC AC F 07:05.7 155 45
46 0:44:07 HARTE, Mike Timoleague M 07:05.9 279 46
47 0:44:18 PHAIR, Noel Clonakilty M40 07:07.6 98 47
48 0:44:55 O'CONNOR, Mark Mallow AC M 07:13.6 277 48
49 0:44:55 RYAN, Martin Ballinspittle M 07:13.6 141 49
50 0:45:08 MCAULEY, Colum Clonakilty M 07:15.7 99 50
51 0:45:15 KEOHANE, Ger Barryroe M 07:16.8 231 51
52 0:45:15 BYRD, Charlie Cork M40 07:16.8 134 52
53 0:45:24 LOONEY, Denis Eagle AC M40 07:18.2 167 53
54 0:45:29 PEGLER, David Rosscarbery M40 07:19.1 284 54
55 0:45:29 HAYES, Bernard Ardfield M40 07:19.1 286 55
56 0:45:39 DEASY, Ciaran Timoleague M 07:20.7 248 56
57 0:45:44 BOYD, Lina St. Finbarrs AC F35 07:21.5 116 57
58 0:46:05 DOLLARD, John Kilbrittain M 07:24.8 276 58
59 0:46:10 LAWLOR, Deirdre Clonakilty F35 07:25.6 189 59
60 0:46:11 KELLEHER, Ronan Bandon M 07:25.8 154 60
61 0:46:25 WILCOX, Willie Clonakilty M40 07:28.1 267 61
62 0:46:35 O'MEARA, Patrick Clonakilty M 07:29.7 176 62
63 0:46:37 O'DONOVAN, Etha Clonakilty M16 07:30.0 236 63
64 0:46:39 HARTE, Cecil Cork M 07:30.3 293 64
65 0:46:40 HEALY, Brian Midleton AC M40 07:30.5 244 65
66 0:46:46 MCCARTHY, Danny Midleton AC M50 07:31.4 192 66
67 0:47:02 O'KEEFFE, Paul Cork M40 07:34.0 158 67
68 0:47:08 COLEMAN, Ger Barryroe M 07:35.0 251 68
69 0:47:11 O'SULLIVAN, Pat Bandon AC M50 07:35.5 193 69
70 0:47:18 RYAN, Vaughan Cork M40 07:36.6 255 70
71 0:47:39 CALLANAN, Liam Whitechurch M 07:40.0 272 71
72 0:47:42 MURPHY, Richard Barryroe M 07:40.5 253 72
73 0:47:43 CROWLEY, Mary Clonakilty F35 07:40.6 242 73
74 0:47:47 GUINANE, Elaine Cork F 07:41.3 171 74
75 0:47:52 HARRINGTON, Micheal Galley M 07:42.1 296 75
76 0:47:52 HAYES, Danny Galley M 07:42.1 289 76
77 0:47:59 EGAN, Conor Tipperary M 07:43.2 179 77
78 0:48:02 COLLINS, Maria St. Finbarrs AC F35 07:43.7 119 78
79 0:48:03 MURPHY, Liam Bandon AC M 07:43.8 249 79
80 0:48:04 O'SHEA, Conor Waterford M 07:44.0 260 80
81 0:48:05 HORAN, Padraig Clonakilty M 07:44.2 281 81
82 0:48:05 MCDERMOTT, Steve Clonakilty M 07:44.2 282 82
83 0:48:26 DONEGAN, John Bandon M50 07:47.5 224 83
84 0:48:26 O'MAHONY, Michael-John Kilmurray M 07:47.5 200 84
85 0:48:26 BUCKLEY, Aidan Eagle AC M40 07:47.5 170 85
86 0:48:27 WALSHE, John East Cork AC M50 07:47.7 97 86
87 0:48:28 CAMPBELL, Rhona Mallow AC F 07:47.9 287 87
88 0:48:34 MOLONEY, Evelyn Kibrittain F35 07:48.8 129 88
89 0:48:46 KEANE, Debbie Innishannon F35 07:50.7 159 89
90 0:48:49 COLEMAN, Barry Cork M 07:51.2 121 90
91 0:48:53 O'DONNCHADHA, Micheal Templemartin M 07:51.9 163 91
92 0:48:59 TWOMEY, June Lisgoold F 07:52.8 197 92
93 0:49:05 MCCARTHY, Donal Courtmacsherry M 07:53.8 295 93
94 0:49:11 BARRY, Ronan Courtmacsherry M 07:54.8 299 94
95 0:49:16 GRIFFIN, Mark Lyre M 07:55.6 143 95
96 0:49:22 O'DONOVAN, John Clonakilty M 07:56.5 185 96
97 0:49:32 MCGLUE, Samantha Carrigaline F 07:58.1 233 97
98 0:49:32 CULLINANE, Ger Galley M 07:58.1 288 98
99 0:49:33 WHITE, Sean Clonakilty M16 07:58.3 214 99
100 0:49:59 O'GORMAN, John Kilworth M 08:02.5 283 100
101 0:50:09 HARTE, Ken Timoleague M 08:04.1 290 101
102 0:50:09 HARTE, Barry Timoleague M 08:04.1 291 102
103 0:50:09 HOUGH, Sean Timoleague M 08:04.1 292 103
104 0:50:27 GRIFFIN, Carmel Courtmacsherry F 08:07.0 106 104
105 0:50:33 POWER, Catherine Cork F 08:08.0 140 105
106 0:50:38 KIRBY, Barry Clonakilty M50 08:08.8 265 106
107 0:50:52 O'LEARY, Neillie Belgooly AC M60 08:11.0 232 107
108 0:50:59 MCCARTHY, Maeve Skibbereen AC F 08:12.1 204 108
109 0:51:11 DEASY, Cillian Clonakilty M 08:14.1 305 109
110 0:51:24 HILL, Marie Clonakilty F 08:16.2 102 110
111 0:51:25 DILLION, Derek Clonakilty M 08:16.3 191 111
112 0:51:43 O'BRIEN, Michael Skibbereen AC M 08:19.2 136 112
113 0:51:52 KENT, Marie Waterford AC F 08:20.7 257 113
114 0:51:54 WHELTON, Brian Courtmacsherry M 08:21.0 125 114
115 0:51:55 GRIFFIN, Eleanor Barryroe F 08:21.2 262 115
116 0:51:56 O'CONNOR, Gary Cork M 08:21.3 250 116
117 0:52:23 LAWLOR, Noel Clonakilty M40 08:25.7 190 117
118 0:52:32 SPILLANE, James Cork M 08:27.1 157 118
119 0:52:36 HENRY, David Clonakilty M 08:27.8 183 119
120 0:52:38 KENNEDY, Eamonn Killarney M 08:28.1 217 120
121 0:52:39 TWOMEY, John Clonakilty M 08:28.2 198 121
122 0:53:26 KIELY, Mairead Clonakilty F 08:35.8 294 122
123 0:53:26 MCSHANE, Paul Clonakilty M 08:35.8 285 123
124 0:53:30 KINGSTON, James Clonakilty M 08:36.4 226 124
125 0:53:39 LAMBE, David Dublin M 08:37.9 147 125
126 0:53:55 O'SHEA, Kathyn Rathbarry F 08:40.5 148 126
127 0:54:14 COLLINS, Clare Timoleague F 08:43.5 112 127
128 0:54:14 COLGAN, John Courtmacsherry M50 08:43.5 168 128
129 0:54:36 GRIFFIN, Joseph Timoleague M 08:47.1 274 129
130 0:54:41 KINGSTON, Alice Bandon F 08:47.9 173 130
131 0:54:50 KELLY, Cora Bandon F 08:49.3 209 131
132 0:55:17 GRIFFIN, Padraig Timoleague M 08:53.7 273 132
133 0:55:19 CALLAN, Emmet Bandon M 08:54.0 278 133
134 0:55:22 KEARNEY, Ted Courtmacsherry M16 08:54.5 300 134
135 0:55:31 CAREY, Joe Garretstown M 08:55.9 208 135
136 0:55:43 MCCARTHY, Eileen Clonakilty F35 08:57.8 298 136
137 0:55:52 J-DANIEL, Bachni Switzerland M50 08:59.3 131 137
138 0:56:04 ROYCROFT, Amy Bandon M 09:01.2 172 138
139 0:56:18 BYRD, Tom Cork M50 09:03.5 135 139
140 0:56:21 MUCKIAN, Shiela Bandon AC F45 09:04.0 234 140
141 0:56:35 FITZPATRICK, Karen Clonakilty F 09:06.2 212 141
142 0:56:35 KIRBY, Matt Clonakilty M 09:06.2 227 142
143 0:56:37 CROWLEY, Rachel Bandon F 09:06.5 229 143
144 0:56:44 DEASY, Ursual Clonakilty F 09:07.7 239 144
145 0:56:54 MOLONEY, Patrick Clonakilty M16 09:09.3 271 145
146 0:57:16 KENT, Elizabeth Waterford AC F 09:12.8 259 146
147 0:57:23 O'KEEFFE, Kieran Blarney M 09:13.9 210 147
148 0:57:48 CROWLEY, Miriam Bandon F 09:18.0 230 148
149 0:57:53 SEXTON, Gerard Courtmacsherry M 09:18.8 199 149
150 0:57:54 LAWTON, Kilian Barryroe M16 09:18.9 237 150
151 0:57:54 JENKIN, Paul Timoleague M 09:18.9 174 151
152 0:58:00 COAKLEY, Sinead Ring F 09:19.9 222 152
153 0:58:25 JENKINS, Liz Timoleague F 09:23.9 175 153
154 0:58:33 KENNEDY, Caroline Killarney F 09:25.2 216 154
155 0:59:10 BYRD, Damien Enniskeane M 09:31.2 268 155
156 0:59:11 LYNCH, Katie Cork F 09:31.3 269 156
157 0:59:19 REYNOLDS, Claire Clonakilty F35 09:32.6 241 157
158 0:59:19 WHITE, Mark Clonakilty M16 09:32.6 215 158
159 0:59:58 DONOVAN, Emmet Barryroe M 09:38.9 184 159
160 1:00:16 O'SULLIVAN, Richard Courtmacsherry M 09:41.8 182 160
161 1:00:19 DINEEN, Elyan Courtmacsherry F 09:42.3 301 161
162 1:00:35 O'DONOVAN, Carol-Anne Ring F 09:44.8 280 162
163 1:00:45 O'DONOVAN, Grainne Cork F 09:46.4 235 163
164 1:00:50 NYHAN, Lorna Ballinascartha F35 09:47.2 166 164
165 1:00:57 TWOMEY, Mandy Clonakilty F 09:48.4 196 165
166 1:01:29 DUNPHY, John Midleton AC M40 09:53.5 144 166
167 1:01:43 O'MAHONY, Annette Kilmurray F 09:55.8 201 167
168 1:01:57 RAFTICE, Ann-Marie Kilkenny F 09:58.0 252 168
169 1:02:04 MURRAY, Lorraine Ballinspittle F 09:59.1 246 169
170 1:02:12 MURPHY, Cora Courtmacsherry F 10:00.4 118 170
171 1:02:13 JOST, Caroline Cork F 10:00.6 139 171
172 1:02:18 ROGERS, John Courtmacsherry M16 10:01.4 127 172
173 1:02:19 MCCARTHY, Paul Courtmacsherry M16 10:01.6 303 173
174 1:03:04 HURLEY, Fiona Courtmacsherry F 10:08.8 122 174
175 1:03:30 O'REGAN, Thelma Clonakilty F35 10:13.0 178 175
176 1:03:50 BRICKLEY, Olivia Courtmacsherry F 10:16.2 117 176
177 1:04:43 O'NEILL, Kay Clonakilty F45 10:24.7 151 177
178 1:04:43 O'NEILL, Noel Clonakilty M40 10:24.7 150 178
179 1:04:54 COYNE, Tracy Killarney F 10:26.5 128 179
180 1:04:54 FLYNN, Laura Courtmacsherry F16 10:26.5 107 180
181 1:04:55 HENRY, Ruth Clonakilty F 10:26.7 181 181
182 1:05:39 WHELTON, Stephen Courtmacsherry F 10:33.7 169 182
183 1:05:39 BATTERBERRY, Mary Cork F 10:33.7 264 183
184 1:06:01 O'DONOVAN, Rebecca Ballinspittle F 10:37.3 245 184
185 1:06:05 O'ROURKE, Emer Whites Cross F 10:37.9 137 185
186 1:07:10 COUGHLAN, Colette Kilbrittain F 10:48.4 240 186
187 1:07:44 GRIFFIN, Ita Courtmacsherry F 10:53.9 304 187
188 1:07:53 FLYNN, Sean Courtmacsherry M16 10:55.3 109 188
189 1:08:22 BRICKLEY, Lorraine Courtmacsherry F 11:00.0 146 189
190 1:08:27 FLYNN, Andrew Courtmacsherry M16 11:00.8 108 190
191 1:08:58 DUGGAN, Annette Coachford F 11:05.8 263 191
192 1:09:30 LAWTON, Barry Barryroe M16 11:10.9 238 192
193 1:09:54 MULHAW, Pat Cork M 11:14.8 243 193
194 1:10:06 KELLY, Paul Courtmacsherry M16 11:16.7 96 194
195 1:11:15 HOLLAND, James Courtmacsherry M16 11:27.8 261 195
196 1:12:38 KEOHANE, Caroline Clonakilty F 11:41.2 101 196
197 1:13:07 DEASY, Emma Courtmacsherry F16 11:45.8 114 197
198 1:13:08 HURLEY, Rachel Courtmacsherry F16 11:46.0 220 198
199 1:13:12 WHITE, Linda Clonakilty F 11:46.6 213 199

Second annual Courtmacsherry '10k' - in aid of local rowing club
Results produced by John Walshe of Ballycotton Running Promotions

Preview of the Courtmacsherry 10km Charity Run - Sat 27th June (5:30pm)
This 10km charity event takes place in Courtmacsherry in West Cork on Saturday evening at 5:30 pm. This is the 2nd year of this event and there is a slight route change from last year. The start is in Courtmacsherry and the route goes around 3 miles to Timoleague, does 1 loop of the town and then back towards Courtmacsherry and the finish. Last year, they had 2 loops around Timoleague and it caused some confusion!

Here is some information about the run that was supplied to me by the organisers...

Date: Saturday June 27th Starting Time: 5.30pm

Route: Similar route to last year. Courtmacsherry to Timoleague with one lap around Timoleague village before returning back to Courtmacsherry.

Registration: Registration on the day anytime before 5pm in the Community Hall.

Prizes for:

Under 16 Boys

Under 16 Girls

Men

Women

Over 40 Men

Over 35 Women

Over 50 Men

Over 45 Women

Over 60 Men

Over 55 Women

Prizes will be given to the first three home in each category.

Entry Fee: EUR10.00

We have an AAI License for the race- permit number 2047 which we applied for via Bandon Athletic Club.
Refreshments:....We will be distributing bottled water, bananas and a chocolate bar at the finish line. We will be holding a BBQ afterwards but this will be a the fund raising BBQ similar to last year. Prizes will be given for the first three of each category.

In 2008, the field for this event was pretty small with 87 taking part. Perhaps this year, they will break the 100 mark? Considering that there are relatively few races in the west Cork area, this one should appeal to people living in that area.

Results of the Shanagarry 5 Mile Road Race...Thurs 25th May 2009
n 2008, this race attracted 281 runners which was a record number at that time, a slight increase on the figure of 279 for 2007. For the 2009 race, they had an entry of around 471 runners which is 67% up on the 2008 figure. To have a new race grow by 67% might be fair enough but for a well establised race like this to grow by 67% is remarkable.

Where are all of the extra people coming from? It's probably fair to say that a lot must be Cork City Marathon Relay runners. If an event like that can attract several thousand runners, a lot of them will be new to the sport and of course, a percentage of these will go on to take part in other local races.

Hill.........What hill???

Photos.....

1) Donal O'Donoughue took a series of photos and these are available on this photo gallery.

2) Denis Kelliher of Midleton AC also took a set of 110 photos around the 4 mile mark. These are really good as the runners are at their slowest and the images are clear. What's interesting about photos at the 4 mile mark is that you get to see who was behind you and what the difference was by the time you finished. The photos are now up on this photo gallery.

3) Once again, you have another stunning set of photos taken by Jorge Ruiz Villasante. These are available on his photo gallery here.




Results........

SHANAGARRY '5' - Thursday 25 June 2009. 8:00pm
Place Time Name Team Race Age Category min/mile
1 0:26:29 MCGRATH, Sean East Cork AC M 05:17.7 1 1
2 0:26:52 MURPHY, Brian Iveragh AC M 05:22.3 2 2
3 0:26:59 BERKELEY, Noel Dundrum South Dublin AC M40 05:23.7 602 3
4 0:27:00 GRUFFERTY, James Leevale AC M 05:23.9 4 4
5 0:27:17 O'CONNELL, Cathal St. Finbarrs AC M45 05:27.3 535 5
6 0:27:24 MAHER, Pat Fermoy M 05:28.7 3 6
7 0:27:40 LAFFAN, Tom Bandon AC M40 05:31.9 294 7
8 0:27:49 O'CARROLL, Frank East Cork AC M 05:33.7 8 8
9 0:27:51 COFFEY, Donal Millstreet AC M 05:34.1 428 9
10 0:27:54 WAUGH, George Rising Sun AC M 05:34.7 5 10
11 0:28:03 SIMCOX, Shane Mallow AC M 05:36.5 458 11
12 0:28:07 O'TUAMA, Cillian Leevale AC M 05:37.3 524 12
13 0:28:12 MEADE, Eric East Cork AC M40 05:38.3 7 13
14 0:28:15 O'LEARY, Fergal Eagle AC M 05:38.9 12 14
15 0:28:21 RYAN, Kieran Togher AC M 05:40.1 11 15
16 0:28:27 COAKLEY, Donal Togher AC M 05:41.3 15 16
17 0:28:40 BROWNE, Austin Eagle AC M40 05:43.9 442 17
18 0:28:42 DE BURCA, Cosmos Rising Sun AC M 05:44.3 526 18
19 0:28:47 CURTIN, Noel Youghal AC M45 05:45.3 10 19
20 0:28:55 PATTERSON, Robert Dunmanway M 05:46.9 14 20
21 0:29:03 MCEVOY, Eamonn St. Finbarrs AC M50 05:48.5 54 21
22 0:29:19 COLLINS, John Leevale AC M50 05:51.7 488 22
23 0:29:20 MULDOWNEY, David Eagle AC M 05:51.9 13 23
24 0:29:23 MCCARTHY, Denis East Cork AC M45 05:52.5 16 24
25 0:29:27 DEVINE, Ken St. Finbarrs AC M40 05:53.3 19 25
26 0:29:28 LYNCH, Rhona Eagle AC F 05:53.5 301 26
27 0:29:31 O'KEEFFE, Marty Youghal AC M40 05:54.1 512 27
28 0:29:35 WEAVER, Dan Togher AC M 05:54.9 474 28
29 0:29:43 O'DONOVAN, Eamonn Rising Sun AC M 05:56.5 9 29
30 0:29:45 CURLEY, Paul Youghal AC M40 05:56.9 30 30
31 0:29:50 LYNCH, John St. Finbarrs AC M 05:57.9 614 31
32 0:30:05 O'DWYER, David East Cork AC M 06:00.9 17 32
33 0:30:07 SHEEHAN, Tom Bandon AC M45 06:01.3 448 33
34 0:30:10 O'ROURKE, Grattan Ballincollig M 06:01.9 467 34
35 0:30:25 TIERNEY, Conor East Cork AC M 06:04.9 29 35
36 0:30:35 KELLY, Joe West Waterford AC M40 06:06.9 18 36
37 0:30:38 BULMAN, Mark Donoughmore AC M45 06:07.5 28 37
38 0:30:45 CAHILL, Maurice Youghal AC M 06:08.9 42 38
39 0:30:47 AHERNE, Neilus Midleton AC M50 06:09.3 40 39
40 0:30:49 CURTIN, Martin Castlemaryr M 06:09.7 569 40
41 0:30:50 MULLIGAN, Michael Dunleer AC M50 06:09.9 296 41
42 0:30:53 CASHELL, Katherine St. Finbarrs AC F 06:10.5 578 42
43 0:30:55 WHITAKER, Allen UCC AC M 06:10.9 31 43
44 0:30:56 CODY, Tom Midleton AC M50 06:11.1 26 44
45 0:30:58 MAHER, Shane Grange-Fermoy AC M 06:11.5 22 45
46 0:30:59 DESMOND, John Eagle AC M45 06:11.7 120 46
47 0:31:01 CARROLL, Eamonn St. Finbarrs AC M45 06:12.1 536 47
48 0:31:08 MCCARTHY, Padraig Skibbereen AC M45 06:13.5 43 48
49 0:31:09 O'REGAN, Micheal Eagle AC M40 06:13.7 53 49
50 0:31:11 SHANNON, Kieran Cork M 06:14.1 457 50
51 0:31:12 O'CALLAGHAN, John Rising Sun AC M 06:14.3 47 51
52 0:31:18 CASHMAN, John Midleton AC M45 06:15.5 34 52
53 0:31:19 SHIELDS, Brian Ballymore-Cobh AC M 06:15.7 473 53
54 0:31:26 CARROLL, Denis Eagle AC M45 06:17.1 118 54
55 0:31:32 BRENNAN, Kieran Ballymore-Cobh AC M 06:18.3 41 55
56 0:31:35 O'SHAUGHNESSY, Shane Eagle AC M 06:18.9 62 56
57 0:31:40 COONEY, Kevin Midleton AC M45 06:19.9 46 57
58 0:31:45 GRIFFIN, John Grange-Fermoy AC M 06:20.9 44 58
59 0:31:48 HOULIHAN, Michael Waterville M 06:21.5 436 59
60 0:31:49 O'MAHONY, David Ballincollog M 06:21.7 33 60
61 0:31:52 O'BRIEN, Tom Cork M 06:22.3 497 61
62 0:31:54 QUIRKE, Muiris Midleton M 06:22.7 538 62
63 0:31:56 O'CONNOR, Brian Grange-Fermoy AC M 06:23.1 441 63
64 0:32:05 CASHMAN, Frank East Cork AC M60 06:24.9 59 64
65 0:32:12 FAHY, John Cork M 06:26.3 67 65
66 0:32:14 MURPHY, Emma Cork F 06:26.7 601 66
67 0:32:15 O'RIORDAN, William St Brendans AC M55 06:26.9 48 67
68 0:32:17 O'CALLAGHAN, John Rising Sun AC M45 06:27.3 45 68
69 0:32:19 ROCHE, Joe Eagle AC M40 06:27.7 77 69
70 0:32:21 SARGENT, Fergal Cork M 06:28.1 563 70
71 0:32:22 QUINLAN, Fergal Cobh M 06:28.3 498 71
72 0:32:23 HORGAN, Dan Midleton AC M50 06:28.5 52 72
73 0:32:24 O'SULLIVAN-HOURIHAN, Josh Ballyandreen MJ 06:28.7 79 73
74 0:32:25 DINEEN, Neil Cork M 06:28.9 504 74
75 0:32:26 DALTON, Marc Midleton AC M 06:29.1 438 75
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80 0:32:41 MULLANE, Eddie Rising Sun AC M60 06:32.1 76 80
81 0:32:41 TOBIN, Noel Cork M40 06:32.1 88 81
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83 0:32:48 MCGRATH, Mike Eagle AC M45 06:33.5 56 83
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95 0:33:11 RYAN, James Killeens M40 06:38.1 65 95
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97 0:33:19 O'MAHONY, Brendan Grange-Fermoy AC M 06:39.7 508 97
98 0:33:21 MURPHY, Dermot Eagle AC M 06:40.1 91 98
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101 0:33:33 MURPHY, Paddy Bandon AC M 06:42.5 25 101
102 0:33:37 MAHONEY, Trevor Midleton AC M 06:43.3 114 102
103 0:33:39 SULLIVAN, Brian Eagle AC M 06:43.7 80 103
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106 0:33:46 COURTNEY, Laurence Eagle AC M45 06:45.1 135 106
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130 0:34:20 MURPHY, Aine UCC AC F 06:51.9 313 130
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132 0:34:23 MURPHY, Michael Midleton AC M 06:52.5 495 132
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139 0:34:30 BENT, Nick Donoughmore AC M45 06:53.9 107 139
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143 0:34:38 WALSHE, Des Cork M 06:55.5 98 143
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149 0:34:43 CREEDON, Stephen Mallow AC M 06:56.5 462 149
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151 0:34:45 BULMAN, George Youghal AC M50 06:56.9 105 151
152 0:34:47 FURLONG, Brian Cork M 06:57.3 160 152
153 0:34:48 CROWLEY, Noel Cork M 06:57.5 122 153
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155 0:34:50 O'MEARA, Fergal Midleton AC M40 06:57.9 173 155
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182 0:35:44 LISTON, Brighid Eagle AC F 07:08.6 312 182
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189 0:35:51 O'DOWD, Fergal Kilworth M40 07:10.0 300 189
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195 0:36:07 TWOMEY, Christy Donoughmore AC M45 07:13.2 444 195
196 0:36:09 O'SULLIVAN, Patrick Cloyne M55 07:13.6 151 196
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226 0:37:03 HICKEY, James Gneeveguilla AC M 07:24.4 130 226
227 0:37:04 O'CALLAGHAN, Clare Midleton F 07:24.6 325 227
228 0:37:05 GARRY, Peter Eagle AC M 07:24.8 471 228
229 0:37:06 JANECKE, Sophie Germany F 07:25.0 479 229
230 0:37:06 ARNOTT, Pat Youghal AC M55 07:25.0 121 230
231 0:37:08 UI CHUIRRIN, Josie West Waterford AC F45 07:25.4 331 231
232 0:37:09 BUCKLEY, Laura Eagle AC F 07:25.6 466 232
233 0:37:09 BUCKLEY, Patrick Mallow AC M 07:25.6 200 233
234 0:37:10 WALSH, Darragh Leap M 07:25.8 608 234
235 0:37:11 NICHOLSON, Gordon Youghal AC M50 07:26.0 168 235
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237 0:37:14 MURPHY, Liam Bandon M 07:26.6 557 237
238 0:37:15 POWER, Michael Glounthaune M45 07:26.8 460 238
239 0:37:15 WALSHE, John East Cork AC M55 07:26.8 152 239
240 0:37:17 RYAN, Don Cobh M40 07:27.2 581 240
241 0:37:18 MURPHY, David Watergrasshill M 07:27.4 427 241
242 0:37:19 FLAVIN, Eamonn West Waterford AC M 07:27.6 129 242
243 0:37:20 O'CONNELL, Donie Midleton AC M55 07:27.8 191 243
244 0:37:21 MURPHY, Siobhan Eagle AC F 07:28.0 319 244
245 0:37:22 O'DRISCOLL, Chris Cork M60 07:28.2 229 245
246 0:37:22 O'DONOVAN, Leo Ballinacurra M 07:28.2 252 246
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248 0:37:30 O'REGAN, Padraig Ladysbridge M 07:29.8 570 248
249 0:37:33 O'BRIEN, John Drimoleague M 07:30.4 188 249
250 0:37:35 CORRIGAN, Aine Cork F 07:30.8 323 250
251 0:37:36 WALSH, Anthony Cork M45 07:31.0 568 251
252 0:37:38 O'LEARY, John Leevale AC M70 07:31.4 171 252
253 0:37:43 MACGILP, Fraser Castlemartyr M45 07:32.4 506 253
254 0:37:45 WILLIAMS, Adrian Midleton AC M45 07:32.8 461 254
255 0:37:46 CLEARY, John Blarney M 07:33.0 528 255
256 0:37:47 CASEY, Donal Ballincollig M 07:33.2 502 256
257 0:37:48 BURNS, Finbarr Cork M 07:33.4 174 257
258 0:37:48 COLLINS, John Mount Uniacke M 07:33.4 469 258
259 0:37:49 CONNOLLY, Vincent Midleton AC M50 07:33.6 186 259
260 0:37:49 CROWLEY, John Glanmire M 07:33.6 233 260
261 0:37:50 COTTER, David Belgooly AC M60 07:33.8 162 261
262 0:37:53 MCCARTHY, Danny Midleton AC M55 07:34.4 159 262
263 0:37:55 CULLINANE, Micheal Eagle AC M 07:34.8 603 263
264 0:37:56 O'CALLAGHAN, Denis Glanmire M 07:35.0 446 264
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266 0:37:59 MACCORMIC, Tomas Clochrua M 07:35.6 523 266
267 0:38:01 WILSON, Dean Midleton M 07:36.0 541 267
268 0:38:02 MULCAHY, Mary St. Finbarrs AC F45 07:36.2 334 268
269 0:38:08 WARREN, Con Carigtwohill M40 07:37.4 449 269
270 0:38:10 CHAMBERS, JJ Glanmire M 07:37.8 219 270
271 0:38:15 COLLINS, Maria St. Finbarrs AC F40 07:38.8 571 271
272 0:38:16 LYNCH, Kieran Blarney M 07:39.0 443 272
273 0:38:18 MORRISSON, Kevin Midleton AC M45 07:39.4 198 273
274 0:38:19 COLLINS, John Castlemagner M 07:39.6 208 274
275 0:38:21 MCCARTHY, Denis Fermoy M 07:40.0 507 275
276 0:38:23 MURPHY, Gillian Midleton AC F 07:40.4 494 276
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278 0:38:25 COTTER, Anthony Midleton M 07:40.8 215 278
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284 0:38:31 HENNESSY, Killian Cork M 07:42.0 544 284
285 0:38:32 O'LEARY, Liam Carrigaline M 07:42.2 543 285
286 0:38:36 SCANLAN, Alan Cork M40 07:43.0 580 286
287 0:38:37 GALVIN, Brian Cork M 07:43.2 222 287
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292 0:38:46 MCGLUE, Samantha Carrigaline F 07:45.0 337 292
293 0:38:47 MCCORMACK, John Cork M 07:45.2 210 293
294 0:38:49 PERRY, Anne-Marie Midleton AC F35 07:45.6 336 294
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296 0:38:53 DELANEY, Susan Cobh F 07:46.4 343 296
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298 0:38:57 CAHILL, Breda Midleton AC F35 07:47.2 332 298
299 0:38:57 WIGGINS, Frances Ladysbridge F35 07:47.2 330 299
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301 0:38:58 FLEMING, Norma Mallow F 07:47.4 348 301
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304 0:39:04 FLANAGAN, Eamon Youghal AC M40 07:48.6 254 304
305 0:39:08 HARTE, Fergal Fota M 07:49.4 240 305
306 0:39:09 GAFFNEY, Peter Mallow AC M65 07:49.6 519 306
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308 0:39:17 CLEARY, Eibhlin East Cork AC F 07:51.2 320 308
309 0:39:18 SMYTH, Derek Cork M40 07:51.4 575 309
310 0:39:19 TROY, Monica Midleton F35 07:51.6 340 310
311 0:39:20 SISK, Bernard Cork M60 07:51.8 228 311
312 0:39:21 MOLONEY, David Whitegate M 07:52.0 234 312
313 0:39:23 O'BRIEN, Claire East Cork AC F 07:52.4 341 313
314 0:39:26 TWOMEY, Eileen Ballincollig F 07:53.0 326 314
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316 0:39:28 FITZSIMMONS, Andy Cork M 07:53.4 565 316
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318 0:39:39 O'CONNOR, Gerry Eagle AC M50 07:55.6 273 318
319 0:39:45 WEINER, Travis Boston M 07:56.8 452 319
320 0:39:46 MCGREGOR, Catriona Cloyne F45 07:57.0 344 320
321 0:39:47 SCANNELL, Paul Cork M 07:57.2 235 321
322 0:39:50 MURPHY, Christine Midleton AC F 07:57.8 613 322
323 0:39:54 CASHMAN, Alan Cork M 07:58.6 264 323
324 0:39:56 RYAN, Don Ladysbridge M 07:59.0 289 324
325 0:39:58 MERRIMAN, David Cork M40 07:59.4 223 325
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327 0:40:04 MAGUIRE, Ronan Shanagarry M 08:00.6 196 327
328 0:40:05 SAYERS, Deirdre Cork F 08:00.8 367 328
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330 0:40:09 O'NEILL, Trevor Cork M 08:01.6 437 330
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332 0:40:10 MURPHY, Austin St. Finbarrs AC M60 08:01.8 212 332
333 0:40:12 KELLY-LYNCH, David Cork M45 08:02.2 555 333
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337 0:40:20 MCEVOY, Mary Fermoy F 08:03.8 551 337
338 0:40:21 PHELAN, Kevin Eagle AC M40 08:04.0 447 338
339 0:40:22 TWOHIG, Monica Eagle AC F45 08:04.2 386 339
340 0:40:23 MURPHY, Teresa Midleton AC F 08:04.4 359 340
341 0:40:24 KENNEDY, Yvonne Midleton AC F 08:04.6 355 341
342 0:40:26 CRONIN, Brendan Glanmire M 08:05.0 518 342
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345 0:40:35 O'BRIEN, Kathleen East Cork AC F60 08:06.8 459 345
346 0:40:38 MURRAY, Vincent Glanmire M 08:07.4 239 346
347 0:40:42 ORGAN, Christina Kilmurry-Ibrickane NC AC F45 08:08.2 522 347
348 0:40:43 O'MAHONY, William Youghal AC M60 08:08.4 237 348
349 0:40:48 DOOLEY, Jacqueline Glanmire F35 08:09.4 456 349
350 0:40:49 CARR, Martin Midleton M 08:09.6 232 350
351 0:40:52 WOODS, Brian Lisgoold M40 08:10.2 226 351
352 0:40:53 O'MAHONY, John Cork M65 08:10.4 199 352
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355 0:41:10 O'LEARY, Margaret Gneeveguilla AC F40 08:13.8 432 355
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357 0:41:20 WALSH, Cyril Midleton M 08:15.8 556 357
358 0:41:25 DALY, Paddy Cork M60 08:16.8 250 358
359 0:41:34 O'DRISCOLL, Rachel Rathcormac F 08:18.6 353 359
360 0:41:36 LONG, Kenneth Cork M 08:19.0 261 360
361 0:41:37 KELLY, Brendan Midleton M 08:19.2 263 361
362 0:41:38 HAMILL, Robert Youghal AC M 08:19.4 244 362
363 0:41:39 FITZPATRICK, John Mallow AC M 08:19.6 505 363
364 0:41:40 FULIGNATI, Tina Cork F45 08:19.8 363 364
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370 0:41:49 SAVAGE, Ann Midleton AC F45 08:21.6 542 370
371 0:41:50 CLIFFORD, Sonya Cork F35 08:21.8 499 371
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373 0:41:54 O'BRIEN, Alan Midleton M 08:22.6 247 373
374 0:41:55 KENNEALLY, Fergus Midleton M40 08:22.8 566 374
375 0:41:59 RUANE, Michael Cork M 08:23.6 238 375
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377 0:42:07 LAVIN, Earl West Waterford AC M 08:25.2 61 377
378 0:42:07 COUGHLAN, Kate Mallow F 08:25.2 354 378
379 0:42:09 KENNEALLY, Brian Midleton M40 08:25.6 567 379
380 0:42:11 O'CUIRRIN, Micheal Ring M 08:26.0 248 380
381 0:42:12 MCCARTHY, Michael West Waterford AC M50 08:26.2 265 381
382 0:42:16 O'BRIEN, Eoin Cloyne M 08:27.0 271 382
383 0:42:24 O'RIORDAN, Sinead Ballycotton F 08:28.6 376 383
384 0:42:25 WALSH, Ricky Ballycotton MJ 08:28.8 268 384
385 0:42:25 ROHAN, Margaret Midleton AC F50 08:28.8 366 385
386 0:42:26 BEGLEY, Grainne Cork F45 08:29.0 375 386
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388 0:42:37 HOULIHAN, Orla Glanmire F 08:31.2 391 388
389 0:42:38 THORNHILL, Maurice Glanmire M 08:31.4 257 389
390 0:42:53 OLOHAN, Eithne Mallow F35 08:34.4 358 390
391 0:42:55 MAHER, Marian Cork F 08:34.8 501 391
392 0:42:57 HENNESSY, Elaine Midleton AC F50 08:35.2 351 392
393 0:43:01 O'DWYER, Michael St Catherines M40 08:36.0 256 393
394 0:43:12 O'CONNOR, Denise Cork F 08:38.2 291 394
395 0:43:13 DELANEY, Lisa Midleton F 08:38.4 369 395
396 0:43:17 O'KEEFFE, Niall Ballycotton M40 08:39.2 258 396
397 0:43:21 BRADY, Carmel Cork F35 08:40.0 362 397
398 0:43:28 THOMAS, David Midleton M 08:41.4 450 398
399 0:43:30 FLETCHER, Caroline Midleton AC F 08:41.8 398 399
400 0:43:31 CAREY, Vincent Midleton M 08:42.0 278 400
401 0:43:33 O'GORMAN, Michael Dungarvan M 08:42.4 513 401
402 0:43:36 MORRISSEY, Martin Midleton M 08:43.0 283 402
403 0:43:38 POWER, Onra West Waterford AC F40 08:43.4 377 403
404 0:43:40 WALSH, Clare West Waterford AC F 08:43.8 356 404
405 0:43:42 GULICK, Lisa London F 08:44.2 288 405
406 0:43:56 GOLDEN, Donal Cork M 08:47.0 527 406
407 0:43:59 MUCKIAN, Shiela Bandon AC F45 08:47.6 549 407
408 0:44:01 VERLING, Anna-Maria Aherla F40 08:48.0 485 408
409 0:44:03 MURRAY, Andrew Midleton M 08:48.4 266 409
410 0:44:03 O'MAHONY, James Cork M 08:48.4 547 410
411 0:44:17 STEFANKO, Joe Ohio M45 08:51.2 451 411
412 0:44:17 AHERNE, Karen Cloyne F 08:51.2 379 412
413 0:44:30 SOLORZ, Holly Cork F 08:53.8 500 413
414 0:44:47 HALLAHAN, Olive Midleton AC F40 08:57.2 378 414
415 0:44:51 MANNING, Denis Cork M 08:58.0 272 415
416 0:44:52 HEGARTY, Linda Midleton AC F35 08:58.2 381 416
417 0:45:03 MOULD, Colette Midleton AC F 09:00.4 534 417
418 0:45:10 KEATING, Jean Ballyhooly F35 09:01.8 392 418
419 0:45:14 KEATING, Mike Ballyhooly M40 09:02.6 275 419
420 0:45:30 MOTHERWAY, Marie Killeagh F 09:05.8 396 420
421 0:45:31 O'BRIEN, Michelle Cork F 09:06.0 395 421
422 0:45:36 GARCIA, Angela Cork F 09:07.0 292 422
423 0:45:51 BYRD, Tom Cork M50 09:10.0 299 423
424 0:46:07 WATSON, Linda Midleton F 09:13.2 382 424
425 0:46:10 MURTAGH, Larry Cork M 09:13.8 279 425
426 0:46:18 O'DONOVAN, Michelle Ballycotton F35 09:15.4 390 426
427 0:46:26 LONG, Richel Shanagarry F 09:17.0 562 427
428 0:46:56 O'KEEFFE, David Cork M 09:23.0 552 428
429 0:47:06 KELLEHER, Frank Cork M65 09:25.0 274 429
430 0:47:12 MCGRATH, David Shanagarry M 09:26.2 529 430
431 0:47:12 QUAID, Rachel Midleton F 09:26.2 540 431
432 0:47:29 ARNOTT, Evet Youghal AC F 09:29.6 394 432
433 0:47:38 TWOHIG, Teddy Donoughmore AC M40 09:31.4 280 433
434 0:47:57 MCCARTHY, Caroline Midleton AC F 09:35.2 619 434
435 0:47:58 O'CALLAGHAN, Don Whitegate M 09:35.4 577 435
436 0:48:22 MCSWEENEY, Colm Ballymore-Cobh AC M 09:40.2 277 436
437 0:48:25 O'MAHONY, Sarah Midleton F 09:40.8 384 437
438 0:48:32 MULCAHY, Tony Midleton AC M 09:42.2 624 438
439 0:48:41 HIGGINS, Carrie Midleton AC F 09:44.0 531 439
440 0:48:42 THORNBORROW, Anne Whitegate F 09:44.2 492 440
441 0:48:46 MCCARTHY, Joan Midleton AC F50 09:45.0 400 441
442 0:48:51 PATTERSEN, Conor Kilmichael MJ 09:46.0 583 442
443 0:48:52 COLLINS, Anne Cork F35 09:46.2 559 443
444 0:49:08 O'SHEA, Mary Cork F 09:49.4 406 444
445 0:49:09 CANTY, Majella Cobh F 09:49.6 530 445
446 0:49:14 O'LEARY, Clare Midleton AC F 09:50.6 409 446
447 0:49:20 O'SULLIVAN, Eimear Cork F 09:51.8 610 447
448 0:49:22 O'SHEA, Paula Aherla F 09:52.2 484 448
449 0:49:31 STEFANKO, Nikki Ohio F 09:54.0 453 449
450 0:50:07 WALDVEOGEL, Janet Midleton AC F40 10:01.2 415 450
451 0:50:19 O'KEEFFE, Aine Ballycotton F40 10:03.6 410 451
452 0:50:26 O'DAY, Shulagh Shanagarry F40 10:05.0 295 452
453 0:50:35 KEANE, Mary Midleton AC F40 10:06.8 418 453
454 0:51:51 MCCARTHY, Lynn Cork F 10:22.0 560 454
455 0:52:07 MCGRATH, Marie Midleton AC F35 10:25.2 417 455
456 0:52:11 DUNPHY, John Midleton AC M40 10:26.0 525 456
457 0:52:18 BOWMAN, Aishling Cork F 10:27.4 548 457
458 0:52:29 MCKENNA, Siobhan Midleton F35 10:29.6 420 458
459 0:53:09 WALSH, Anne Ballincollig AC F45 10:37.6 464 459
460 0:53:10 RAGGETT, Una Ballincollig AC F45 10:37.8 465 460
461 0:53:22 ALLEN, Rachel Shanagarry F 10:40.2 617 461
462 0:53:22 JONES, Mary Cloyne F35 10:40.2 616 462
463 0:54:33 GARDE, Shirley Midleton F 10:54.4 572 463
464 0:54:39 KILGANNON, Claire Youghal F 10:55.6 573 464
465 0:54:42 BOYLE, Gavin Garryvoe M 10:56.2 521 465
466 0:56:41 GLAVIN, Bernice Cork F50 11:20.0 424 466
467 0:57:06 CROWE, Hubert Tipperary M 11:25.0 286 467
468 0:57:45 QUEALY, Martin Clare M 11:32.8 435 468
469 0:59:17 TOHER, Mary Midleton AC F50 11:51.2 612 469
470 1:00:34 MURPHY, Garret Kilworth M 12:06.6 517 470
471 ntt McMURTRY, Jim Midleton AC M60 287 471

(...with thanks to John Walshe of Ballycotton Running Promotions for the above results)

Preview of the Shanagarry 5 Mile Road Race - Thurs 25th June (8pm)
The 2nd race in the Ballycotton 5 Mile Road Race Summer Series takes place in the small village of Shanagarry in East Cork on Thursday evening at 8pm. Going on the numbers at recent races and the fine weather, it looks likely that there might be another record number. Considering that they got 411 for the first race in the series and they got 281 for this race last year, surely the 300 barrier will be broken?

Directions...
If you are coming from Cork, take the N25 East and from the roundabout on the Midleton bypass, take the 3rd exit and follow the main R629 Midleton to Ballycotton road. Shanagarry is located on the main road between Cloyne and Ballycotton. If you are coming from Waterford, take a left at Castlemartyr for Ladysbridge and Garryvoe and follow the road on towards Shanagarry. Parking should be available at the GAA grounds in the centre of the village and next to the church. Just follow the stewards directions. See map above.

Entries...
The event centre for this race is NOT in the usual small boxing hall which is located between the GAA grounds and the petrol station. Instead, it is inside a marquee in the GAA grounds.

Inside, there will be 3 queues....
Queues 1 & 2).....All those who ran in Race 1 will have numbers allocated corresponding to their finishing positions in Ballyandreen (winner will wear no. 1, second no. 2, etc). For women, the race numbers start with 301 (winner wears 301, etc).
There will be two desks in the marquee for the above pre-entered. The first will be for numbers 1 - 200, the second for numbers 201 - 425. This second desk will include all the women. People are asked to check for their numbers on the lists displayed at the entrance (in race number and alphabetical order) and ask for same at the desk.
Queue 3)...There will be a seperate entry desk for anyone who did not run the 1st race in Ballyandreen last month. This is not a BHAA race, so if you are not a member of an athletics club just say where you are from (Cork, Charleville, Cloyne, etc).

The entry fee is €5 and having the correct amount ready helps to speed up the process. It also helps if you can try and get there early so they have plenty of time to get everyones details onto the laptop.
Course...
The race starts just outside the petrol station at the main road junction on the Ballycotton road. It then drops slightly into the hollow by the GAA entrance, up past the road junction where the finish will be, past the church, down again into another slight hollow and up a bit of a pull until the road flattens out as you head towards the 1 mile mark. A pretty fast mile with no major drags.
The 2nd mile is pretty flat. You run down to Garryvoe next to the beach, around a sharp bend and head inland again. A flat fast mile.
To get a flavour of it...a video!! Here is a clip from the 2006 race at Garryvoe...



The 3rd mile is not so easy. It is basically a long gentle uphill section until you turn off left onto a quiet country road and the 3 mile mark. You can expect to lose some time on the long climb.
The 4th mile starts easy. The first half mile is along a flat road with a great view to the left over the East Cork countryside. At the next road junction, you take a very sharp left and then the road drops rapidly. It's almost too steep to really run on comfortably. Then it flattens out for a short section and then, you hit the hill! Not as bad as the 'Beast of Ballyandreen' but a nasty one all the same. After the initial shock, the gradient reduces as you hit the 4 mile mark. A tough mile.
For the start of the 5th and final mile, there is still a gradual climb for about 300 metres after the 4 mile mark. Then it flattens out as you negotiate a series of bends with matures trees on either side of the road providing plenty of cover. The last half mile is very fast as it is slightly downhill all the way to the finish.

Note from the organisers...."Regarding the course, we would like to remind runners to keep on the left after passing Garryvoe, there is no advantage to be gained by crossing over to the right and it can also be very dangerous. Also, in view of the fine weather (!) traffic to the beach, etc will be heavy and to allow for this when travelling to the race."

Notes...Ballycotton 10
Just a reminder that for non-club runners to avail of the special 2 week window for entry to the 2010 Ballycotton 10 mile road race, all 4 races in the summer series must be completed. More details in a previous post.

Results of the poll...What was your longest race in 2008?

This poll has been up for quite a while so it's about time it was taken down and a new put up in it's place.

The poll question was "What was your longest race in 2008?" and a variety of distances on offer to be selected and 364 people took the time to take part.

Results........I kind of expected that the majority would be in the 5 kms / 4 miles / 5 miles category but it only accounted for 8%. Another suprise was that 41% answered that they had done a full Marathon in 2008! It seems very high. I presume that any of the relay runners in the 2008 Cork City Marathon or Ladies mini-marathon runners would not have ticked the Full Marathon box?

Leaving the Marathon results aside, an impressive 39% selected the 10 mile to 15 mile category. Even if there are errors in the Marathon numbers, the final figure for races of 10 miles or above is still at least 60% . It's great to see the majority of people testing themselves over the medium distances and not confining themselves to the shorter races. There are not so many of these medium distance races around and they deserve to be supported.

Comments......???

Record traffic for blog...Record numbers at races....a connection???

I'm a bit behind putting up this post but better late than never ;o)

With all of the interest in the Cork City Marathon, the Running in Cork blog received a record number of hits in the month of May. The new record of 15,631 hits exceeded the old record set last March around the time of the Ballycotton 10. That's a 25% increase in traffic which is a huge amount. Already with around a week to go, it looks as if June will be even higher. Just to put that in context, 15k hits per month would almost certainly make it the biggest running related website in Munster and probably in the top 5-10 on a national basis.

It also raises the question if the blog is partly responsible for the record numbers at the recent road races? Take for example the record turnout of nearly 700 runners for the John Buckley Sports 5 km road race. At the end of the day, this is just another local 5 km road race in a busy summer season. Why so many? No doubt, there is a big influx from the Marathon relay runners but how did they find out about the race?........and about the Glanmire race with another record number?

Of course, it's impossible to tell. It's a bit like the 'chicken and egg conundrum'....which came first! Looking at the age profile of all the new runners, it's probably fair to say that the majority are under 40 and as such, would be more 'Internet savvy'. As time goes on, more people are using the Internet to source information. Interested in local running..........go to Google....type in Cork running....and hey presto, up pops this blog on the 1st page of listings.

Chicken or Egg??....looking at the blog traffic and considering the following...

1) If there is a record level of traffic to the blog, this might well result in record numbers at the local races....

2) Record numbers at the races would not necessarily result in record traffic to the blog....after all, how would they know the blog even exists?

Perhaps it's a little bit more Chicken than Egg ;o)

Comments....???

Races this weekend in Munster....

There are no races in Cork this weekend but for anyone prepared to travel, there are 2 road races on Friday evening, the 19th of June.

Limerick...The Bilboa AC 'Ger Mullane' 10km starts at 8pm at Cappamore in East Limerick.

Waterford...The Ras na Rinne 6 mile race takes place over a road/beach circuit in Ring just to the south of Dungarvan in West Waterford. This race starts at 8pm.

More details on the Running in Munster website.

Results of the Cork BHAA 'John Buckley Sports' 5 km road race - Tues 16th June 2009

Last year in 2008, there were 486 finishers in this race and that was a record crowd. This year, there were about 695 runners taking part....a 43% increase on last year. If you look at the results for 5 years ago, the same race attracted 326 runners so when you compare the 2009 figure to it, you get some idea of the scale of the increase. Getting almost 700 entries for what is just a local 5k road race is pretty amazing.

The big numbers however bring some unique problems such as the finishing chutes filling up too quickly. That happened in the 2008 race and was even worse tonight with slower runners forced to stop well short of the finishing line.

This problem isn't so bad at long distance races where the field is spread out but in a 5km race, the race isn't long enough for the big gaps to appear. The usual solution is to have multiple parallel finishing chutes and as soon as one fills, another one is opened. Whether that was an option on a public road tonight, I'm not sure. Someone suggested to me that a viable option would be to revert to the old 4 mile route....put the start up near Pairc Ui Chaoimh and put the finish down on the quite cul de sac to the power station.

Another suggestion is to push the start for the existing 5 km route up around 300 metres and then have the finish around the corner again on the cul de sac to the power station.

Whatever solution is found, something will have to be done as it's not fair or right to have slower runners not being able to reach the finish line and get an accurate finish time.

Results.......the full results are now available HERE.

Photos...(Updated Wed 17th June)

1) Donal O'Donoughue has an album of 163 photos on a gallery website. Select the photo and click on it. Then click on the magnifying glass logo to zoom in.

2) Denis Kelliher of Midleton AC has sent me a few photos as well. They are now up on a photo website here.

3) Jorge Ruiz Villasante very kindly put up a set of some excellent looking photos on this photo gallery.

Comments.......??

Any opinions on the race? Did you get caught up in the backlog in the finishing chute? Click on the Comment link below...

Preview of the Cork BHAA 'John Buckley Sports' 5 km Road Race - Tues 16th June (8pm)

This is one of the most popular races on the Cork road race calendar and last year, it attracted a record crowd of 483 runners (2006 - 382, 2007 - 406). If the weather is kind on Tuesday evening, it should attract well over 500 runners. Considering that it comes only 2 weeks after the Cork Marathon, I'm sure some of the new runners from the Relay event might be on hand to give the relatively short distance of 5 kms a blast.




Registration...The event centre for this race is in the Lee Rowing Club building on the Marina. This is located just alongside the Pairc Ui Chaoimh GAA stadium. There is plenty of parking in the area....outside the club house, along the quayside or outside the GAA stadium. See map below. Considering that the number of entries will be high, it might be no harm to get there early.




Cost...As usual for BHAA events, it is €5 for registered runners and €7 for non-registered. There will be 2 queues...just make sure you get into the correct one. Just a note for those of you new to the running scene, this race is open to anyone. Just join the non-registered queue and get your race number.


Course...This is probably the flatest and fastest 5 km course in Cork. The start is on the Centre Park Road, about half a mile from the club house. With so many people running, the start will probably be a bit squashed but the road is wide enough that the field will soon thin out. Just one word of warning here...a lot of heavy vehicles use this road and the surface is a bit rough in places. It's not so easy to see what is up ahead when the field is bunched.
So, from the start, you run towards the city centre, left at the roundabout and onto the Monaghan Road. The 1 mile mark is half way down this road. For the 2nd mile, you go left at the next juction, back onto the Centre Park Road, past the start point and on to the 2 mile mark. For the 3 mile, you just retrace your footsteps as you repeat the same route except at the end when you approach the Centre Park Road again, you turn right instead of left. Here, you enter a tunnel of Green foliage as the mature trees on both sides of the road block out the light. Along here, you pass the 3 mile mark and the finish is about 150 metres later.

Overall.....Dead flat and as fast a 5 km course as you can get. If you want to try for a personal best, this is the place to try for it.


If you want to have a closer look at the course or get your bearings, I have put the route up on the

MapMyRun website.

There is also a flyer for the race HERE.

Results of the Cork BHAA 'Harvey Norman' 5 Mile Road Race - Wed 17th June 2009
This was the first local road race after the Cork City Marathon on what was a fine summers evening. It looks like there was a huge turnout, perhaps as a result of the influx of Marathon relay runners trying out another race?? Update...There were 460 runners in this race! I know people keep saying the numbers are big but getting 460 runners for what is only just a 5 mile road race is pretty amazing. If you look back a few years or look at other races throughout the country, a race of this type would normally attract about 150 entrants.

The full results are now available HERE

There are loads of photos to look at for this race.

Paudie Birmingham of Mallow AC has a gallery of 55 photos here.

Irene Hartigan has a set of 155 photos here.

Donal O'Donoughue has 113 photos on this gallery.

(By the way, for anyone who missed that programme on Setanta Sports about the Cork City Marathon last Monday night, it can be now seen on the Eircom website. See the earlier post)

Preview of the Cork BHAA 'Harvey Norman' 5 Mile Road Race - Wed 10th June (8pm)
The first race in Cork since the Cork City Marathon & Relay takes place next Wednesday, the 10th of June at 8pm in Glanmire, just East of the City. Just to clear up any confusion, this is the same as the Gransons race....same route, different sponsor. The event centre for the race is the GAA club house right alongside the main road in Glanmire.

Directions...
From Cork, just go to Glanmire village and continue on towards Riverstown. After the major crossroads with traffic lights, you'll see the GAA clubhouse with pitches on the right (shown as X in the map below). There is a limited amount of parking at the club house while you should be able to park between there and Grandons garage which is about 800 metres further on.

If you wish to get your bearings, check this link......http://pininthemap.com/df8f7258ca2d1cd45

Course...
The start is up the road near Grandons garage. From the start, you run slightly downhill and past the GAA club house where you signed on. Through the next traffic lights, past the 1 mile mark and then left. Now you are on to pretty quiet residental roads. There are a few small falls and climbs as you go, up a little hill to a road junction and then right. Past the 2 mile mark and under a bridge for the main Cork-Dublin road. From here, you go around the next loop. I know there is a bit of a hill there, you pass the 3 mile mark and you come back under the bridge again. Now from the bridge, you have a 1 mile run through a residental area as the road climbs and falls. Around 4.5 miles, you are back onto the main road again as you take a right. Watch for the stewards here as this can be a busy road and you need to cross it. Once on the left side, it's about 800 metres from here to the finish beyond the GAA grounds.
Overall, a 5 mile course with lots of little pulls and drags. Probably not the fastest of courses.

If you would like to have a look at the course in more detail, I have put it up on the MapMyRun website.

New Runners...
For anyone new to the running scene (maybe some of the Marathon Relay runners???), this race like other local races is open to everyone. You do not need to be registered or a member of a club. There should be in excess of 300 runners in this race, from the very fast to the not so fast. Don't worry, you'll almost certainly find someone near your own standard to run with. The entry fee for non-registered runners is €7.

2008 Event...

Just a quick reminder of last year...

I know..........the music is rubbish but it's the only video of the 2008 race that exists!

Video Clips of the Start of the 2009 Cork City Marathon...
Here is a clip of the start of the 2009 Cork City Marathon and Relay. It's easy to forget about exactly how many runners were at the start of the Marathon on Patrick's Street. It's amazing how long it takes for the whole field to pass through the start line.



The clip has a restricted view and the runners seen side on look a bit blurred.

By the way, the official photos are now out. Link is on the main Marathon results post.

What a difference a week makes....

Just one week later on the 8th of June, the weather conditions for a Marathon were a lot more favourable.

The graph above shows the temperature recorded on an elevated site near Cork city one week apart. The actual temperature in the city may have been a bit higher, especially in sheltered spots.

On Marathon day, the temperature was already 16 degrees by the time of the start of the race and just 2 hours later had climbed above 21 degrees C. In all likelyhood, there were spots along the course that were close to 25 deg C especially in the afternoon.

Compare that to the weather 1 week later when it was overcast all day with a wind from the North-East. At 9am, it was only 12 deg C and it struggled to get to 15 deg C in the afternoon.

For the last 3 years, 2007 and 2009 were above 20 deg C and 2008 was not too far behind. The Cork Marathon seems to be getting a reputation as a Marathon at the wrong time of year. However, what if the Marathon had been on the 8th?........imagine the difference that 10 deg C would make.

2010...???

Cork City Marathon Coverage on TV......

The marathon is being covered on Setanta Ireland on this evening, Monday 7th of June at 20:00.
If you haven't got Setanta, you might check out www.myp2p.eu Click on Live Sports and you'll probably have to search under Other Sports. It might be available there as well.

(....with thanks to John Quigley for the above info)

Update Wed 18th June....I tried the link above on the night but considering that the webpage required me to download some software to watch the programme, I gave it a skip. Someone has left a comment however that it can be seen on the Eircom website at the moment...

http://setanta-video.eircom.net/eircom/channels/C5MoreSports.aspx

Just click on that link and the programme appears on webpage....no extra software required.

Reminder for Mahers Sports 20% discount....

Just a short reminder that the special 20% discount on running products for readers of this blog ends next Sunday, the 14th of June. Have a look at an earlier post for the details.

Every Picture tells a Story....a selection of photos from the 2009 Cork City Marathon...

The winner of the mens race Michael Herlihy approaching the finish line....photo by James Veale of West Waterford AC.
Local runner Lucy Brennan wins the Cork Marathon again in a time of 2:51........photo by James Veale of West Waterford AC.

The anonymous runner........this photo sums up the experience for a lot of the Marathon runners on the day....the sheer exhaustion after running 26.2 miles on a hot Summers day......photo by David Bradshaw.

A family finish......for the size of the event, Cork is still a low key event with lots of kids finishing the last 100 metres or so with their dads.......something almost impossible to imagine in other big City Marathons..........photo by David Bradshaw.

Supporters in Patricks Street waiting on family and friends to finish........photo by David Bradshaw.

Sheer delight after finishing the 26.2 mile course.........photo by David Bradshaw.

........and the finishers medal for the Marathon Runners.

Cork City Marathon..........the day after....
For the Marathon runners out there (especially those not living in bungalows!), this might seem a bit familiar ;o)

Results of the 2009 Cork City Marathon & Relay...

Having run the Cork Marathon for the last 3 years, I think I can honestly say that this one was the warmest so far. Even before the start, it seemed very mild which was a contrast to last year when it seemed to be pretty cool before the race started.

Needless to say, in these warm conditions most target times were unrealsitic and a lot of people, both Mararthon runners and Relay runners struggled today in the heat. The temperature for the 2nd half of the Marathon was up around 23 deg C and nearly all of us are not used to running in these conditions. The photo above shows some runners at around the 3 mile mark and you can see that the heat is beginning to have an impact already.

Some observations....

1) Water stations.........those little 250ml bottles of water were excellent. Just big enough to get a decent amount of water and light enough to carry. Best of all, you could drink on the move, something that is almost impossible with cups. I wonder if there were enough bottles left for the slower runners?....I hope so.

2) Lucozade Sport......I thought we were going to get the foil pack version but at the time I was going through, they were giving out 500ml bottles. Considering the heat, I decided to drink everything so I ended up drink a litre of the stuff ;o)

I reckon that overall, I must have drank about 2.5 litres of liquid. A huge amount compared to what I needed to drink for the Dublin City Marathon last October (7 deg C).

3) Sponges........I ususally don't bother but they were a godsend on a hot day like today.

4) Relay Runners......As most of you know, there has been been a bit of a debate going on here about the merits or otherwise of having a Relay stage in the Cork City Marathon. During the race today, I was glad that there were so many Relay runners around. I found myself running on my own a lot with large gaps between the Marathon runners. When I ran the Dublin Marathon, there were loads of groups and you could find somebody running at your own pace. Without the Relay runners today, it would have been like doing a Marathon on my own. The Cork Marathon without the Relay runners would be pointless.

5) Stewards and Volunteers.......Excellent as always. It's great to see people giving up their time to help out for the day and we all owe them a debt of gratitude.

Overall.........it seems that it was another successful Cork Marathon & Relay.........but why did it have to be so hot!! ;o)

Comments??? Click on the 'Comment' link below and let others know what you thought of it.

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Results........The Results of the Full Marathon are HERE.

The Results of the Relay Team are HERE.

The list of prizes given out are HERE.

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Photos........ (Updated Tues 9th @ 10:00pm)
1) Paudie Birmingham was quick off the mark with a nice series of photos.........Pre-Race, near the 1 Mile Mark, the 3 Mile Mark and near the middle of the race.
2) Eagle AC have a set of 80 photos on their website.
3) David Bradshaw has a set of 458 photos on this Flickr photo gallery.
4) Eagle AC have another set of 214 photos by Pat O'Driscoll.
5) A series of shots mainly on the Grand Parade after the start by Doug M.
6) A set of 473 photos on Flickr.
7) A searchable gallery HERE. Just enter your bib number.
8) Joe Murphy of Eagle AC has 2 galleries of photos mostly near the 26 mile mark up on the Eagle AC website........451 here and 317 here
9) Some commercial photos are now available HERE. Just enter your bib number or surname if you are a Marathon runner. For Relay runners, you have to put a letter (A-E) before your number. Doesn't matter which letter, all photos from that team will show up. (Note that there seems to be a problem with the search facility at the moment.