Dungarvan, Olympics, Weekend Events...

Dungarvan '10'......No sooner has the feeding frenzy with the Ballycotton '10' entries finished when another one has started with the Dungarvan '10' entries. With the numbers limited at 1,500, the entries are coming in fast and furious at the moment. Last Sunday, they were around 550 entries and they are now (Fri) passing the 1,000 mark. With just 500 entries left, it is obviously going to close pretty soon. This is a good race with a reasonably fast course and it only costs €15 to enter online today. There is no point waiting for January. If you were not able to get into Ballycotton '10' then this is the one to do....get those entries in now! The race is on Sunday the 29th of Jan 2012. Website HERE

Olympics.....The Irish Independent have an article about the support behind Fionnuala Britton's recent success while the Irish Examiner have an article about the Irish athletes heading to the London Olympics.

Weekend events...There are two 5k races this weekend. On Saturday, there is the Shanagarry Christmas 5k near Ballycotton in east Cork. The race starts at 12 noon and the entry fee is a mighty €3! All proceeds to the GOAL mile fund. On Sunday, there is a new 5k race in Newmarket in north-west Cork. Run over a flat fast course, it should attract a large crowd. Preview to follow...