Notice: Cork BHAA Stryker 4 mile race in Carrigtwohill - Wed 21st Aug 2024

This 4 mile race in Carrigtwohill in East Cork is coming up on Wednesday the 21st of August at 7:30pm. As with all Cork BHAA events, the entry fee is €5 for registered runners and €10 for non-registered.

Located just a few minutes drive from the Jack Lynch tunnel, this one is very close to Cork City and is easy to get to.

The race HQ is the local community centre and the race route takes in a loop to the north of Carrigtwohill. Note that the start line is a few hundred metres away so allow plenty of time to get there.

This year, there is a change to the course in the first mile. In previous years, the race went up the busy main road and then took a sharp left onto Station Road.

This year, the race will take a left at the local Aldi and then make use of the new roads that pass by the new apartment block and schools. This should be much quieter and the wide roads will allow the field to thin out nicely in the first mile.

As BHAA races go, this one is noted for having some pretty good prizes and of course, there are loads on offer with the various categories and teams.

In addition to the race, the organisers are holding a raffle to raise extra fund for the CUH charity.

From the organisers... "A raffle for fantastic prizes will be held with proceeds going to CUH Children’s unit. The raffle prizes include a €500 hotel voucher, signed sports jerseys and much more!

Buying tickets couldn't be easier - go to https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/Strykerroadrunraffle  Tickets cost €5 each"

Results & Photos of the Donoughmore 7-mile road race - Thurs 20th June 2024

It was a lovely mild evening for this year's Donoughmore 7-mile road race on Thurs 20th June 2024 with a total of 214 runners crossing the finish line.

Top 3 men & women...
 361 1 Barry TWOHIG St. Finbarrs A.C. M 37:41  
388 2 Brian MURPHY Iveragh A.C. M40 37:55  
935 3 Vivian FOLEY Eagle A.C. M50 39:03
403 24 Lorna WOLFE Leevale A.C. F35 44:27  
425 33 Anita LOCKE St. Finbarrs A.C. F35 46:46  
860 76 Sally Ann LYNCH Donoughmore A.C. F 52:29

Full results HERE

Photos....
1) Mick Dooley has some photos..
a) Start line HERE
b) Finish line HERE
c) Finish line & prizes HERE

2) Joe Murphy has several galleries...

a) Start line 1 of 2

b) Start line 2 of 2

c) Finish 1 of 4

d) Finish 2 of 4

e) Finish 3 of 4

f) Finish 4 of 4

3) Dermot Hever has a nice gallery HERE

Lorna Wolfe & Barry Twohig... winners of the 2024 Donoughmore 7-mile road race

Training programme for the 2024 Dublin Marathon

The 2023 Dublin Marathon is coming up on Sunday the 27th of October 2024. If anyone would like to optimise their training then I will be starting individualised training programmes soon. 

The marathon programme is 18-weeks and it starts on the 24th of June. The cost is €135.

The length of programme really depends on where you are as a runner and what your initial endurance fitness is like.

After an initial consultation and we agree on what days you can train, a programme is sent out every week by email and weekly feedback is required. That will determine what the programme is like for the following week.

If interested, send an email to johndesmondrunning AT gmail DOT com

If you have another event in mind then send an e-mail to the above address.

Results & Photos of the Dunmanway 10k - Sun 16th June 2024

The annual Dunmanway 10k road race was held this year on Sunday 16th June 2024 with 258 runners crossing the finish line, down a fraction on the 264 for last year.

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...

1) Joe Murphy has several galleries...
a) Album 1
b) Album 2
c) Album 3
d) Album 4
e) Album 5

Notice: Donoughmore 7 mile road race - Thurs 20th June 2024

The annual Donoughmore 7 mile road race is coming up this year on Thursday 20th June 2024. 

You can enter online HERE

Update: The closing date for entries has now been extended until 6pm Thursday 20th June.

As road races go, this one is really unique as it's the only 7 mile road race on the calendar. At first, it might seem like a bit of an odd distance but don't let that put you off. It's really is a well organised race on country roads to the north-west of Cork City....even if it is a little bit hilly ;o)

Results of the Cork Down Syndrome Challenge 21 Half-Marathon - Sun 16th June 2024

This charity half-marathon from Haulbowline to Pairc Ui Chaoimh was organised by Cork Down Syndrome and had 182 finishers.

Top 3 men & women...
 1 Sean Dinneen Clonakilty Male   1:21:52 44
2 David Buckley Glyntown Male   1:26:53 209
3 Ray O'Connell Pouladuff Road Male   1:27:13 220
8 Lisa Crowley Watergrasshill Female   1:32:12 31
11 Kerrie Collins Crosshaven Female   1:36:05 14
16 Kate Duggan Ovens Female   1:41:36 53

Full results HERE

Results of the Kilmurry GAA 5k - Fri 14th June 2024

 This 5k was organised by Kilmurry GAA and was held in the local woods on Fri 14th June 2024.

Update on the Midleton to Youghal Greenway - June 2024

Back on the 7th of March 2024, the 8km section of Greenway from Midleton to Mogeely opened and it has proved to be very popular with walkers and runners. According to some sources, the remaining 15km section from Mogeely to Youghal is supposed to open by the end of the 2024.

I've checked the remaining section out over the last few weeks and large parts of it are complete with a nice tarmac surface. The image below shows the section east of Killeagh.

Other sections in the village of Killeagh and in Youghal still need quite a lot of work to finish. When I passed during the working week, there was no obvious sign that any major work was ongoing.

We'll have to wait and see but I wouldn't be surprised if it slips into 2025 before it opens.

Video... DRONEHAWK posted a video of the section from Youghal to Mogeely on their YouTube channel and it shows what the line looks like as of June 2024.

I have no doubt that once it opens, the section from Youghal to Killeagh will prove to be very popular with walkers, runners and visitors.

Results of the 5k parkruns in Cork - Sat 15th June 2024

Results of the 5k parkruns around the county on Saturday 15th June 2024. Approximately 791 runners and walkers took part in the 10 events in Co Cork.

Report... Condition were windy and mostly dry for this weeks ten 5k parkruns in Co Cork.

Ballincollig... Thanks to John Kissane for the following.. "Happy 8th birthday to Ballincollig! Ballincollig parkrun started on 18th June 2016. Since then 12,670 participants have completed 93,319 parkruns covering a total distance of 466,595 km, including 14,658 new Personal Bests. A total of 1,072 individuals have volunteered 9,158 times."

ONGOING

If I missed anyone who passed a notable milestone like 100, 200, 250 or above parkruns then let me know.

***

Ballincollig Regional Park: 254 this week, 272 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Liam KEARNEY Male VM40-44 17:48

2 Conor O'NEILL Male VM45-49 18:13

3 Patrick GEARY Male SM25-29 18:34

6 Aoife COOKE Female VW35-39 19:16

29 Amy JOHNSON Female SW25-29 22:58

34 Deborah O Female VW45-49 23:26

Ballincollig results... https://www.parkrun.ie/ballincollig/results/328/

Tramore Valley Park: 177 this week, 173 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Rory O' SULLIVAN Male VM45-49 St Finbarrs AC 17:36

2 Fergal SARGENT Male VM40-44 St Finbarrs AC 17:49

3 Briain MADDEN Male SM30-34 Togher AC 18:00

39 Jenny COTTER Female VW40-44 23:46

44 Rachel LYNCH Female SW25-29 24:00

47 Esther NAYBOUR Female SW20-24 Thanet Road Runners AC 24:02

Tramore Valley Park results... https://www.parkrun.ie/tramorevalley/results/109/

Glen River: 65 this week, 56 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Caoimhin VALLELY Male VM45-49 19:12

2 Rian O LUASA Male SM18-19 Carraig na bhFear AC 19:51

3 Eanna MONAGHAN Male VM35-39 20:19

21 Emer DELANEY Female JW11-14 25:18

23 Catherine DEENIHAN Female VW55-59 UCC Staff Athletics Club 26:05

26 Claire MCGONAGLE Female VW55-59 26:35

Glen River results... https://www.parkrun.ie/glenriver/results/211/

Mallow Castle: 53 finishers this week, 65 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Cathal DWANE Male VM45-49 20:39

2 Kieran MOORE Male SM30-34 21:00

3 Ronan MOYNIHAN Male VM40-44 Crusaders Athletic Club 21:16

5 Norleen KENNY Female VW40-44 St Finbarrs AC 22:34

6 Alice HYNES Female SW20-24 22:48

10 Rebecca MCKEON Female SW30-34 24:28

Mallow results... https://www.parkrun.ie/mallowcastle/results/138/

Youghal (Pobalscoil ne Tríonóide) : 51 this week, 50 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Noel EARLY Male VM40-44 St Catherines AC 18:45

2 John MASON Male VM35-39 20:05

3 Paul CULLEN Male VM60-64 Civil Service Hrs and A.C. 20:53

4 Shannon SOTOK Female SW30-34 21:38

9 Saoirse KINSELLA Female JW11-14 23:58

10 Anna PAWLIK Female VW35-39 24:04

Youghal results... https://www.parkrun.ie/pobalscoilnatrionoide/results/115/

Macroom Castle Demense: 38 this week, 31 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Jude MURPHY Male JM15-17 21:03

2 Matt MURPHY Male SM18-19 22:32

3 Paul LEAHY Male VM50-54 22:50

8 Cheryl CARMODY Female VW40-44 Gneeveguilla Athletic Club 24:07

11 Carmel PURCELL Female VW45-49 West Muskerry A.C. 26:00

16 Maria NEVILLE Female VW50-54 West Muskerry A.C. 28:03

Macroom results... https://www.parkrun.ie/macroomcastledemesne/results/480/

Clonakilty: 32 this week, cancelled last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Niall O'CONNOR Male VM45-49 Ranelagh Harriers 20:49

2 Unknown

3 Diarmuid Ó SÚILLEABHÁIN Male VM40-44 Leevale AC 21:58

10 Aisling KIRBY Female SW30-34 23:55

11 Sandra WALSH Female VW50-54 24:40

12 Jayne FINCH Female VW65-69 Real Food Runners 24:59

Clonakilty results... https://www.parkrun.ie/clonakilty/results/434/

Glengarriff Woods: 64 this week, 52 last week.

Top 3 men & women...

1 Louise MURRAY Female SW25-29 20:12

5 Alice COPPINGER Female VW45-49 Bantry Athletic Club 23:28

10 Emma BURKE Female SW20-24 25:32

2 Darragh COPPINGER Male JM15-17 21:04

3 Danny MANNING Male VM45-49 21:44

4 Ray KELLEHER Male VM45-49 Kenmare Athletics Club 22:05

Glengarriff results... https://www.parkrun.ie/glengarriff/results/351/

Bere Island: 30 this week, 44 last week. 

First 3 men & women... 

1 Eoin KEEGAN Male VM35-39 Raheny Shamrock AC 18:21

3 Donagh HUMPHREYS Male VM35-39 Star of the Sea 21:38

4 Unknown

2 Michelagh MURPHY Female SW20-24 21:15

5 Breeda O SULLIVAN Female VW55-59 Beara AC 24:37

7 Mags O NEILL Female VW45-49 Beara AC 27:45

Bere Island results... https://www.parkrun.ie/bereisland/results/443/

Castlehaven (Rineen Woods): 27 finishers this week, 45 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Ciarán BOUSE Male VM45-49 Eagle A.C. 20:20

2 Padraig COURTNEY Male VM40-44 21:25

3 Unknown 

8 Emma HORLER Female VW60-64 27:15

9 Sharon LEVIS Female VW40-44 27:22

11 Frances LYNCH Female VW60-64 Sanctuary Runners 29:14

Castlehaven results... https://www.parkrun.ie/castlehaven/results/364/

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

Guest Post: Almost a Summer ...by Pat Walsh

** Almost a Summer **

As we reach the longest day and hopefully the best of the weather what is ahead for you?

If you have done a decent long race recently and thinking ahead to the Autumn then it is important to keep the effort going. Keep up your long runs and increase them when possible. 

Don’t take an extended break and find yourself trying to get going again.

By running when you can throughout the Summer, then it does allow leeway for time off for holidays or social occasions.

Hopefully it won’t happen but if an injury or a tired spell comes along you have an opportunity to rest up.

If you are more the short run person basically same applies, go when you can, enjoy it, get your races in and don’t stress on the times.

In Ireland we really don’t get a very hot summer but heat is relative. If you are training and running in anything more than 8 to 10 degrees above your normal then you will suffer.

So, run but don’t be killing yourself if it is hot.

Water Water everywhere but never forget to have it in you and with you.

Race but know that a 5 mile on a  very hot or humid day isn’t going to produce a PB.

Getting nutrition and hydration right for an evening race on a week night can be tricky. Not too full but not hungry, enough water drank during the day to last the race but not a load of it sloshing around in your time. It takes practise to see what suits you best.

Slow down sometimes on training runs and just soak up the atmosphere, the scenery, the life going on around you. ‘Have a moment during the run and capture a beautiful image in the mind’ as my friend AB tries to have. Store them in the memory bank.

Life can take funny turns so appreciate the health we have to get out there.

Smile and greet other runners. It helps both people involved.

Thanks for kind comments on my very minor setback recently. I’m grand, I’m fine and hoping to get moving again soon. I was on the bike which is a great help. Few pics attached from my recent spins.

Beautiful East Cork. 🚴

'There's not enough rope to tie me down

There's not enough tape to shut this mouth.....

No, wild hearts can't be broken.

Have a lovely weekend and do something memorable and nice.

#pwr

Notice: Dromcollogher Carnival 4-mile road race - Mon 24th June 2024

The annual Dromcollogher Carnival 4-mile road race in Co Limerick is coming up this year on Monday the 24th of June 2024. 

This is a popular race with runners in the North Cork as well of course with runners in Limerick.

Entries are online or on the night (€10).

More info HERE

Results of the Cork BHAA Musgrave 5k - Wed 12th May 2024

First 3 women (L-R)... Lorna Wolfe 3rd, Hannah Steeds 1st & Michelle Kenny 2nd

The annual Cork BHAA Musgraves 5k was held on Wednesday 12th June 2024.

Top 3 men & women...

1 Jeremiah Sheehan M-1 00:15:05 Dept of Ed M-A-1
2 Eoghan O'Connor M-2 00:15:12 Ken's Track Club
3 Anthony Mannix M-3 00:15:14 Dell Technologies
21 Hannah Steeds F-1 00:16:43 Eli Lilly F-A-2
45 Michelle Kenny 0/40F F-2 00:17:37 Dept of Ed F-A-1
58 Lorna Wolfe 0/35F F-3 00:18:04 Joyce Wolfe Physiotherapy

Full results HERE

Photos...

1) Joe Murphy has a gallery HERE

2) Mick Dooley has some photos HERE

Irish women win Silver at the 4 x 400m relay final at the European Championships...

The Irish team of Sophie Becker, Rhasidat Adeleke, Phil Healy and Sharlene Mawdsley win silver in the 4x400m relay at the European Athletics Championships in Rome.

Video...

Rhasidat Adeleke wins Silver for Ireland at European Championships

Rhasidat Adeleke of Tallaght AC finished 2nd in the 400m at the recent European Athletic Championships to win a Silver medal for Ireland.

Ciara Mageean wins Gold in the Women's 1500m at the European Championships

Ciara Mageean finished first in the Women's 1500m final to take Gold for Ireland in the European Championships in Rome.

Medal ceremony...

Results of the Meelin 5k road race - Sun 9th June 2024

Carol Finn of Leevale AC...1st woman

This 5k race in Meelin in NW Cork was held on the 9th of June and had 47 finishers, down 2 on last year.

 First Name Last Name Club M/F Race Pos. Time  
1 Darren Coleman Mallow A.C. M 1 17.22 1ST MAN
2 Danny O'Connell Duhallow A.C. M 2 17.43 2nd MAN
3 Colm Smyth Kilkenny City Harriers M 3 17.58 3rd MAN
4 Ken Archbold St. L. O'Toole A.C. M 4 18.19 
5 Daniel  O'Connor M 5 18.29 
6 James Brennan Mount Hillary A.C. M 6 18.34 
7 Andy Goulding Leevale A.C. M 7 18.52 
8 Padraig Keane An Ríocht A.C. M 8 19.04 
9 Carol Finn Leevale A.C. F 9 19.23 1ST WOMAN
10 Brian Ahern M 10 19.31 
11 Eddie Allen Duhallow A.C. M 11 20.24 
12 Peter Ryan Duhallow A.C. M 12 21.00 
13 Sarah Tracey Watergrasshill F 13 21.03 2ND WOMAN
14 Jerry McCarthy Duhallow A.C. M 14 21.52 
15 Flor Rahilly Duhallow A.C. M 15 22.01 
16 Gillian Murphy Mt. Hillary F 16 22.07 3RD WOMAN
17 Sean Manning North Cork A.C. M 17 22.10 
18 Richard Allen Mt. Hillary M 18 22.15 
19 Conor Blastland Liscarroll A.C. M 19 22.29 
20 Lucy  O'Sullivan Millstreet A.C. F 20 22.32 
21 Michael Mc Sweeney M 21 22.55 
22 Sharon Moroney Shandrum A.C. F 22 23.46 
23 Paul  Verling Duhallow A.C. M 23 23.48 
24 Declan Lynch West Limerick A.C. M 24 23.56 
25 David O Sullivan M 25 24.34 
26 Marie  O'Connor Shandrum A.C. F 26 24.37 
27 Eoghan O'Sullivan M 27 25.02 
28 Mary Murphy Shandrum A.C. F 28 25.11 
29 Alan Burton Millstreet A.C. M 29 25.18 
30 Sharon Fennell F 30 26.01 
31 Kieran  Lenihan Ayrtron M 31 26.18 
32 Clare Archbold St. L. O'Toole A.C. F 32 26.37 
33 Dorinda Forde F 33 26.40 
34 Annie Healy F 34 26.52 
35 Triona Moran Shandrum A.C. F 35 27.17 
36 Seamus Biggane Duhallow A.C. M 36 27.30 
37 John Walshe Road Runners Club M 37 28.03 
38 Carmel McCarthy Shandrum A.C. F 38 28.04 
39 James Flynn M 39 29.13 
40 Regina Fitzpatrick F 40 29.22 
41 John Gorman M 41 29.26 
42 Linda Mc Keown F 42 29.26 
43 Anna Heffernan Polish Runners Club Ireland F 43 29.37 
44 Charlie Cronin M 44 30.28 
45 Con Cronin Mt. Hillary M 45 30.28 
46 Batt Kearney Leevale A.C. M 46 30.50 
47 Anne O'Connell Duhallow A.C. F 47 32.28

Results of the 5k parkruns in Cork - Sat 8th June 2024

Results of the 5k parkruns around the county on Saturday 8th June 2024. Approximately --- runners and walkers took part in the 10 events in Co Cork.

Report... The weather was somewhat overcast for this weeks ten 5k parkruns in Co Cork.

ONGOING

If I missed anyone who passed a notable milestone like 100, 200, 250 or above parkruns then let me know.

***

Ballincollig Regional Park: 272 this week, 245 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Gearoid O FLYNN Male VM40-44 Eagle A.C. 17:46

2 Chris NEILANDS Male SM30-34 18:25

3 Alan O'SULLIVAN Male VM40-44 18:26

15 Alison CLARKE Female SW30-34 21:21

21 Aoife COOKE Female VW35-39 22:30

29 Siobhan HOLLAND Female VW45-49 Eagle A.C. 23:01

Ballincollig results... https://www.parkrun.ie/ballincollig/results/327/

Tramore Valley Park: 173 this week, 162 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Rory O' SULLIVAN Male VM45-49 St Finbarrs AC 17:46

2 Edmond BYRNE Male VM50-54 18:10

3 Brendan MAGUIRE Male VM40-44 19:14 

7 Evita VOLGINAITE Female SW25-29 Ballymore Cobh AC 20:17

15 Anna ORDYNSKA Female VW35-39 21:01

24 Cherie TURNER Female VW50-54 St Finbarrs AC 22:08

Tramore Valley Park results... https://www.parkrun.ie/tramorevalley/results/108/

Glen River: 56 this week, 74 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Brendan HALLISSEY Male VM45-49 21:10

2 Robin HOOTON Male VM45-49 21:22

3 Michael O CONNOR Male JM11-14 21:28

10 Emer DELANEY Female JW11-14 24:07

12 Claire CURTIN Female VW35-39 West Muskerry A.C. 24:44

14 Mags HASSETT Female VW45-49 Douglas Meet and Train 25:16

Glen River results... https://www.parkrun.ie/glenriver/results/210/

Mallow Castle: 65 finishers this week, 82 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Oliver HALL Male SM25-29 20:12

2 Kieran MOORE Male SM30-34 20:33

3 Diarmuid Ó SÚILLEABHÁIN Male VM40-44 Leevale AC 20:42

28 Norleen KENNY Female VW40-44 St Finbarrs AC 22:02

9 Martina LYONS Female VW50-54 22:25

13 Muireann MURPHY Female JW11-14 24:30

Mallow results... https://www.parkrun.ie/mallowcastle/results/137/

Youghal (Pobalscoil ne Tríonóide) : 50 this week, 51 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 James 0 MAHONY Male VM35-39 19:12

2 Neil MOYNIHAN Male VM40-44 19:28

3 David HARRIS Male SM20-24 20:31

9 Shannon SOTOK Female SW30-34 21:41

16 Saoirse KINSELLA Female JW11-14 24:34

17 Claire MURPHY Female VW50-54 24:35

Youghal results... https://www.parkrun.ie/pobalscoilnatrionoide/results/114/

Macroom Castle Demense: 31 this week, 32 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Conor LUCEY Male VM35-39 18:27

2 Jude MURPHY Male JM15-17 20:12

3 Neil MAC TAIDHG Male VM35-39 20:15

15 Hannah MURPHY Female VW40-44 22:40

10 Carmel PURCELL Female VW45-49 West Muskerry A.C. 26:32

12 Rachel MURPHY Female JW11-14 26:47

 

Macroom results... https://www.parkrun.ie/macroomcastledemesne/results/479/

Clonakilty: 33 this week, 25 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1

Clonakilty results... 

Glengarriff Woods: 52 this week, 106 last week.

Top 3 men & women...

1 Stephen O'SULLIVAN Male VM50-54 21:48

2 Danny MANNING Male VM45-49 22:11

3 Dominic MANNING Male VM35-39 23:25

6 Hilje LABUSCHAGNE Female VW35-39 24:36

7 Marian MINEHANE Female VW40-44 24:58

10 Niamh CASEY Female VW35-39 26:15

Glengarriff results... https://www.parkrun.ie/glengarriff/results/350/

Bere Island: 44 this week, 54 last week. 

First 3 men & women... 

1 Sean DOWLING Male SM30-34 19:37

2 Unknown

4 Unknown

3 Michelagh MURPHY Female SW20-24 21:37

7 Eryn BARBER Female SW25-29 24:31

9 Edel MURPHY Female VW55-59 26:42 

Bere Island results... https://www.parkrun.ie/bereisland/results/442/

Castlehaven (Rineen Woods): 33 finishers this week, 35 last week.

First 3 men & women...

1 Gearoid O FLYNN Male VM40-44 Eagle A.C. 17:46

2 Chris NEILANDS Male SM30-34 18:25

3 Alan O'SULLIVAN Male VM40-44 18:26

20 Sharon LEVIS Female VW40-44 29:28

21 Rachel COYLE Female SW25-29 29:31

24 Mary COTTER Female VW60-64 Tracton AC 30:12

Castlehaven results... https://www.parkrun.ie/castlehaven/results/363/

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

Guest Post: Reflection ...by Pat Walsh

 ** Reflection **

When you hear that word, you can click away as another old load of cobbles from this eejit. Still I will write away and if you click off no worries. I know where you are G O’D… 😃

What did I learn from Cork marathon event last weekend that we can all take some inspiration, learning and comfort from.

These points can be true of any event in Ireland so they are relevant to all.

1. People are fantastic, help and support is always there, whether from: 

The organisers to make a smooth event for everyone.

Fellow runners who encourage and some had to physically help others during a race.

Supporters who feed, water, encourage and give us runners a lift.

Professional medical help, who were in high demand during the race last week.

2. Watching the top runners at the peak of their game who glide along in times we cannot even dream about. I say to you, thanks for even letting me in the same event as yourself. It was a pleasure watching you in action.

3. Is the whole ‘anyone can do this’ gone too far. I was near the end of the field and the numbers thrown down on the side of the road was frightening. I don’t know why and I am NO EXPERT but: 

Some looked unprepared, 

Some went far too hard, far too early in that heat,

Some never listened to the advice that Cork isn’t PB country, trained in the cold and ran in the heat.

I love to encourage people to run, but responsibility lies with each of us and not the organisers. 

TRY NOT to end up needing medical help. YES it will happen occasionally but it shouldn’t happen at the rate it did last Sunday.

Running a half or a full marathon in June in Ireland is a serious undertaking.

4. And I’m back on BUZZ. Super day out.

People are fantastic and we get so much from these events. The fun, the laughs, the hugs, the memories created. I walked the half due to circumstances. No-one made me feel out of place doing this and I got as much pleasure from it as I have from any other edition of this race. Thanks C.D. for the company along the way

For Sharon  --- Make your own kind of music – I made mine.

5. Philisophical Pat: Is it the journey or the destination or the people you met along the way?

Remember if you never turned up and didn’t take part in these events you will never know the answer. 

No memories are made sitting on the couch. The courage to take part means you never fail. 

We all have our own goals. We are not all at the same level. Our achievements are personal. My dreams are important to me.

Few days away this week on the trail of WB Yeats in Sligo.

'But I, being poor, have only my dreams;
I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.'

Have a lovely weekend 

#PWR

Irish mixed relay team win Gold at the 2024 European Championships in Rome

Late on Friday evening, the Irish mixed relay team of Chris O'Donnell, Rhasidat Adeleke, Thomas Barr and Sharlene Mawdsley won Gold in the Mixed 4x400m Relays final at the European Championships in Rome.

Race video below...

Post race interview below....

Photos & Results of the Farran NS 5k fun run in Farran Woods - Thurs 6th June 2024

The Farran National School 5k Fun Run in Farran Woods was held on Thursday 6th June 2024.

Joe Murphy has a few galleries...

a) Album 1
b) Album 2
c) Album 3
d) Album 4
e) Album 5
f) Album 6

Update - 9th June: The full results are shown below...

Guest Post: Cork Marathon Day out ...by Pat Walsh

** Cork Marathon Day out **

A1 to the organisers. Great day out.

There were criticisms of this event last year (myself included) and all were addressed so it is important to say: Fair Play, Well Done

Happy Proud Corkman today. I confess I only walked the half but still I passed the start line and finish line with an official number so I'm ok with that.

Delighted to help on Saturday with the number collection. Cork humour is unique, we had a laugh.

Well done to all who took part in any of the 3 events. The event was sold out and all we can look forward to is growing this bigger year on year. 

It was hot and conditions tough but the organisers have no control on this

#pwr

Results & Photos of the 2024 Cork City Marathon - Sun 2nd June 2024

It looks as of the forecast was more or less spot on, blue skies and sunshine in the morning with some cloud rolling in around noon. The reality is that it was more hazy and broken sunshine than complete cover so in the end, it was another hot Cork City marathon. Let's hope they had enough water out on the course unlike last year.

In terms of numbers, it looks as if the number of finishers is up for the full marathon and half-marathon and down for the 10k. Between the three events, there are about 9000 finishers.

Marathon - Top 10 men & women...

1. 1474 Pawel KOSEK 1. M 1. M18-34 2:23:54 - €1000
2. 2259 David MANSFIELD 2. M 1. M35-44 Clonmel A.C. 2:24:33 - €900
3. 3 Tudor MIRCEA 3. M 2. M35-44 Clonliffe Harriers A.C. 2:25:21 - €800
4. 1698 Pablo GARCIA 4. M 3. M35-44 2:26:16 - €700
5. 2105 Chris JEUKEN 5. M 2. M18-34 Derg A.C. 2:26:26 - €600
6. 647 Barry TWOHIG 6. M 4. M35-44 St. Finbarrs A.C. 2:31:01 - €500
7. 985 Cillian O LEARY 7. M 5. M35-44 Raheny Shamrock A.C. 2:31:24 - €400
8. 356 Dawid GARSKI 8. M 3. M18-34 2:32:04 - €300
9. 2017 Shane COLLINS 9. M 6. M35-44 Leevale A.C. 2:32:20 - €200
10. 1664 Ciaran MC KENNA 10. M 4. M18-34 Star of the Sea A.C. 2:33:49 - €100
50. 1394 Aoife COOKE 1. F 1. F35- 44 Eagle A.C. 2:56:33 - €1000

75. 1782 Yuliya TARASOVA 2. F 2. F35- 44 3:00:57 - €900

94. 407 Andrea AZA VILLAMOR 3. F 1. F18-34 3:05:15 - €800

111. 268 Sandra MANNING 4. F 3. F35- 44 Leevale A.C. 3:08:44 - €700

117. 1573 Aleksandra ROGALSKA 5. F 4. F35- 44 3:09:49 - €600

136. 1574 Mary SLOCUM 6. F 1. F55-64 3:14:01 - €500

163. 247 Lisa CROWLEY 7. F 1. F45-54 Watergrasshill AC 3:16:14 - €400

172. 1494 Albane GIUSTI 8. F 2. F18-34 3:18:25 - €300

179. 963 April QUINN 9. F 5. F35- 44 Togher A.C. 3:19:21 - €200

184. 263 Niamh CAMERON 10. F 6. F35- 44 3:20:24 - €100

Half-Marathon - Top 5 men & women...

1. 5098 Dan WARD 1. M 1. M18-34 35:17 - €600

2. 3973 William MAUNSELL 2. M 1. M35-44 Clonmel A.C. 1:08:13 - €300

3. 5187 Peter Brandon SOMBA 3. M 2. M18-34 Ratoath A.C. 1:09:12 - €200

4. 4629 Gavin SWEENEY 4. M 2. M35-44 Togher A.C. 1:11:57 - €150

5. 4688 John MEADE 5. M 3. M35-44 St. Finbarrs A.C. 1:12:25 - €100

19. 3386 Niamh MOORE 1. F 1. F18-34 Leevale A.C. 1:21:21 - €600

22. 5519 Caroline LAMBERT 2. F 2. F18-34 1:22:05 - €300

30. 5695 Sally FORRISTAL 3. F 3. F18-34 St. Joseph's A.C. 1:23:32 - €200

31. 5172 Dee GRADY 4. F 1. F35- 44 Ennis Track A.C. 1:23:48 - €150

49. 4619 Catherine MURPHY 5. F 1. F45-54 Eagle A.C. 1:25:55 - €100

10k - Top 3 men & women...

1. 10372 Michael FRAWLEY 1. F 1. F18-34 19:41 - €400

2. 8730 Michal WOJCIK 1. M 1. M18-34 31:22 - €250

3. 11000 Paul MOLONEY 2. M 1. M35-44 Mallow A.C. 32:10 - €150

 27. 9568 Niamh O MAHONY 2. F 2. F18-34 An Ríocht A.C. 35:25 - €400

38. 10061 Sinead O'CONNOR 3. F 1. F35- 44 Leevale A.C. 36:16 - €250

51. 8065 Claire MC CARTHY 4. F 1. F45-54 Leevale A.C. 37:06 - €150

Full results of the marathon, half-marathon & 10k HERE

ONGOING

Updated Thurs 6th June at 6pm

Photos...

1) There are just under 1700 photos up on the Running in Cork Facebook page.

10k...

a) Album 1 of 4 (45-56 mins) 

b) Album 2 of 4 (56-63 mins)

c) Album 3 of 4 (45-56 mins)

d) Album 4 of 4 (45-56 mins)

Marathon & Half-Marathon at Farranlea Park...

a) Album 1 of 17

b) Album 2 of 17 

c) Album 3 of 17

d) Album 4 of 17

e) Album 5 of 17

f) Album 6 of 17

g) Album 7 of 17

h) Album 8 of 17

i) Album 9 of 17

j) Album 10 of 17

k) Album 11 of 17

l) Album 12 of 17

m) Album 13 of 17

n) Album 14 of 17

o) Album 15 of 17

p) Album 16 of 17

q) Album 17 of 17

r) Album 18 of 17  ... a few extra

2) Doug Minihane has a large batch of marathon photos near Blackrock Castle.

a) Sub 3 hours

b) 3:00 to 3:30

c) 3:30 to 4:00

d) 4:00 to 4:30

e) 4:30 and over

3) Adrian Foley has sent on over 1000 photos and these are up on the Running in Cork Facebook page. All photos are of the marathon in Mahon.

a) Album 1 (208 photos)

b) Album 2 (208 photos)

c) Album 3 (117 photos)

d) Album 4 (117 photos)

e) Album 5 (117 photos)

f) Album 6 (117 photos)

g) Album 7 (117 photos)

h) Album 8 (48 photos)

4) Derek Costello has some photos of runners near the finish line.

a) Album 1

b) Album 2

c) Album 3

d) Album 4

e) Album 5

f) Album 6

g) Album 7

h) Album 8

i) Album 9

5) Joe Murphy has several galleries...

a) 10k - Album 1

b) 10k - Album 2

c) 10k - Album 3

d) 10k - Album 4

e) Marathon and Half-Marathon 1

f) Marathon and Half-Marathon 2

g) Marathon and Half-Marathon 3

h) Marathon and Half-Marathon 4

i) Marathon and Half-Marathon 5

j) Marathon and Half-Marathon 6

k) Marathon and Half-Marathon 7

l) Marathon and Half-Marathon 8

m) Marathon and Half-Marathon 9

n) Marathon and Half-Marathon 10

6) Mick Dooley has a few finish line galleries...

a) Finish line 1

b) Finish line 2

c) Finish line 3

7) Kieran Minihane has three galleries of the marathon near Blackrock Castle.

a) Album 1

b) Album 2

c) Album 3

Commercial photos...

1) The Echo has 280 photos HERE

2) MarathonPhotos has loads of pics HERE

Whoop...whoop!!

Sub 5-hour marathon finish for Caroline Chandley

Go Robin!

Just over 8k to go!

Good day for a march...

Czech Repubic on tour

"Don't mind if I do..."

Pat Walsh Running in disguise

A short 42.2km run today for Adolfo...

"Straight ahead for 200m, turn right. Run straight for 1.5kms before turning right onto Inchigannan Lane"

It's never too hot for a nice hat

The moment you realise you left the immersion on

Kanturk comes to town...

Where's the finish line???

Scorchio

The man from the Beara

"Go to Ireland"...they said, "...it'll be cool"

Thumbs up!

On target???

Easy peasy...

Elaine Guinane & Ed Fitz ag Rith... 2-hours or bust

Hallelujah

"It's that guy with the blog..."

Sharing is caring...

Gaillimh Abú

Welcome relief...

Pacing or racing, 3:15 is the target...

Even sub 3:15 marathon runners have time for a quick photo

4th place finish with a time of 3:08:44 for Sandra Manning of Leevale AC in the marathon

Arriba, Arriba … Andale, Andale

Gary O'Hanlon with a bad cut on his leg still managed to finish in a time of 2h 40m