Google+ Running in Cork, Ireland: Michael Harty of East Cork AC sets new course record to win the 2017 Adare 10k

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Michael Harty of East Cork AC sets new course record to win the 2017 Adare 10k


This year's Adare 10k road race in Co.Limerick a record crowd of 726 runners, a jump of 22% on the 2016 figure. While many of the races in Munster have seen their peaks a few years back, this one continues to grow and is now one of the main 10k races in the province. The race was organised by West Limerick AC.

The winner of the mens race was Michael Harty of East Cork AC who set a new course record in the process. The person in second place was Sean Hehir who is a former National Marathon Champion.

1 Michael Harty MS East Cork A.C. 00:30:59
2 Sean Hehir MS Rathfarnham W.S.A.F. A.C. 00:31:12
3 Andrew Connick MS Ferrybank A.C. 00:31:46
38 Sorcha Mac Domhnaill FS Donore Harriers 00:38:37
39 Carolyn Maria Hayes FS West Limerick A.C. 00:38:40
42 Caitriona Farrell FS An Bru A.C 00:39:00

Some of the clubs with 10 or more members were....
Mallow AC...27, West Limerick AC 25, Dooneen AC 23, Bweeng Trailblazers 19, An BrĂș AC 16,  Kilfinane AC 12, St.Nicholas AC 11.

Results & photos on the Running in Munster site.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

That's serious motoring, well done Michael.