Results of the Banteer 5k...Thurs 21st Sept 2017

This 5k race organised by Duhallow AC was held on Thursday the 21st of September 2017 and had a field of just over 100 runners. 

1st Man Eoin Sugre 16.42
2nd Man Eddie Dunbar 16.58
3rd Man Martin Lyons West Limerick 18.08
1st Woman Martina Kiely St. Finbarrs18.22
2nd Woman Niamh Hartnett 21.03
3rd Woman Gillian Murphy Star of the Laune 21.40
1st Juvenile Arron O Keeffe 19.25

The full results can be seen HERE

Results & Photos of the MMRA Trail Race on Mt.Hillary...Wed 21st June 2017

The Munster Mountain Running Association held an 8.8km trail race on Mount Hillary near Banteer on Wednesday the 21st of June 2017 and 94 runners took part. The last time they held an event here was back in March of 2015 when 57 ran. It just goes to show how the MMRA races are getting more popular and are attracting more runners.

1    Conor O'Keeffe    333    M    0:36:15    UCD    Dublin
2    Darren Burke    2256    M    0:37:00    An Ríocht AC    Cork
3    Eoin Sugrue    1169    M40    0:39:08    Cork
31    Marie O'Shea    2092    F40    0:47:30    MooreAbbey Milers AC    Tipperary
33    Ide Kelleher    2063    F40    0:47:33    Mallow AC    Cork
46    Susan Looney    2181    F40    0:50:17    Duhallow AC    Cork

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) The MMRA have a number of galleries... #1 ... #2 ... #3 ... #4 ...
2) Vincent Higgins has a gallery HERE

Notice...MMRA Mt.Hillary Trail Race near Banteer - Wed 21st June 2017

The Munster Mountain Running Association are organising a 8.8km trail race on Mount Hillary near Banteer on Wednesday the 21st of June 2017. The race starts at 8pm and you will need to allow some time to get from the registration point to the start.

Event page HERE

This race is open to all and the cost is €5. Registration will be open at 18:45 and close at 19:45, sharp, to give everyone time to get to the race start. If you have already run an IMRA race this year, bring the race number given to you at that race as it is valid for the full year. However, if this is your first IMRA race this year, you must purchase yearly IMRA membership for €10 per person.

Directions....You can find maps and directions to this event here... http://munsterraceroutes.blogspot.ie/2013/03/misc008.html

Results of the Banteer Community Creche 5k...Thurs 20th Apr 2017

This 5k in Banteer in NW Cork in aid of the Community Creche was held on Thursday the 20th of April 2017. A total of 76 people took part. 

16:03 Tim O'Connor An Riocht
16:40 Eoin Surgue
17:20 Maurice Feehan Gneeveguilla AC
20:02 Mei-Meng Cronin
21:29 Niamh Hartnett
22:18 Susan Looney Duhallow AC


Full results below...

Results of the Banteer Show 5k...Sun 17th July 2016

The Banteer Show 5k organised by Duhallow AC was held on Sunday the 17th of July and had a small field of 53 runners

1 Maurice Feehan Gneeveguilla AC 16:53
2 John Barrett Gneeveguilla AC 17:17
3 John McLoughlin 17:40
6 Martina Kieley St.Finbarr's AC 18:05 1st lady
12 Niamh Harte 21:08 2nd lady
20 Joan Buckley Duhallow AC 22:30. 3rd lady

The results can be seen HERE

Results of the Banteer GAA 5k fun run...Thurs 23rd Apr 2015

Roughly 83 runners turned out for this 5k run in Banteer on Thurs 23rd Apr 2015. Organised by Duhallow AC for Banteer GAA club.

Results Banteer 5k fun run
17:05 Cosmas deBurca 
18:06 Sean Twohig
18:18 Tim Healy
20:07 Irene O Connell
22:41 Maire Goggin
22:59 Karen O Callaghan

Full results HERE

Results of the MMRA Mt.Hillary Trail Race...Sun 1st Mar 2015

The Munster Mountain Running Association (MMRA) organised a trail race on Mt. Hillary near Banteer last Sunday the 1st of March. As trail races go, there was a good turnout for this with 57 adults and 6 juveniles taking part.

1 Mike Cunningham    M50    0:37:40 Mooreabbey Milers...    Limerick
2 Tom Blackburn    M40    0:38:57 Mooreabbey Milers ...    Limerick
4 Eoin Sugrue    M40    0:40:01 Cork
3 Sarah McCormack    F    0:39:08 Clonliffe Harriers...   
11 Carol Finn    F    0:45:39 Duhallow AC    Cork
16 Annette Quaid    F    0:47:11 Cork

The full results can be seen HERE

The next MMRA race is near Bweeng on the 15th of March.

Notice...MMRA Mt.Hillary Trail Race - Sun 1st Mar 2015

As well as there been plenty of road races locally, the Munster Mountain Running Association have their own series of trail races on various hills and mountains in the province.

Here is some information from them about their third race of 2015....Race number 3 of 6 in the Munster Sunday League.

From the MMRA...The next round in our Munster Sunday League will take place this Sunday 1st March 2015 at 1pm in Mt. Hilary, Banteer, Co. Cork. The route will be just over 10km and will take in 310m climb. The route will follow a marked route along forest roads, woodland paths, and open hillside. A shorter route will be available for juniors. The race on the shorter route will start 15mins before the long race.

Registration will not take place at the race start but in the Glen Theatre in Banteer (see below). OSI grid reference: W389 962. All runners must register in the Glen Theatre and car pool to the race start. 

If you have already run in 2015, please bring your race number with you. If not, you can speed up the registration process, please download the membership form, print and bring filled out form to race. However, if this is your first IMRA race this year, you must purchase yearly IMRA membership for €10 per person. You will be then assigned your 2015 IMRA number on the day. This number is to be kept and used in all subsequent 2015 races. This race is open to all and the cost is €10 for seniors, €5 for juniors. Race registration will open at 11:30 and you must be there before 12:30 sharp to give time to travel to the race start location.

Under IMRA rules for competitors safety, it is mandatory to bring and carry a jacket that is shower and wind proof for the entire race. Any competitor seen not carrying or wearing their jacket at any stage in the race will be disqualified. There are no exceptions to this rule!

Refreshments will be provided afterwards back in the Glen Theatre. Many thanks to all our non-running volunteers involved in organising this race.

Directions....You can find maps and directions to this event here... http://munsterraceroutes.blogspot.ie/2013/03/misc008.html

Results of the Banteer Show 5k...Sun 20th July 2014

Just 44 runners took part in this 5k race in Banteer

1     Tim    O'CONNOR    M    Riocht AC 15:48
2     Anthony    MANNIX    M    Duhallow AC 15:55
3     Eoin    SUGRUE    M40    unatt/Banteer 17:18
20  Jackie    MCAULIFFE    F    unatt/Newmnarket 22:24
26   Orla    NOLAN    F40    unatt/Lombardson 23:27
30   Emily    LINEHAN    FJ    North Cork AC 26:17

The full results can be seen HERE

Results of the MMRA Mt.Hillary trail race...Sun 30th Mar 2014

This was the first race of four in the ongoing Munster Mountain Running Association (MMRA) series of trail races. A total of 59 people took part in the 10.5 km course on Mt.Hillary near Banteer.

Report from Sharon Lucey of the MMRA...This was the first race in the Munster League, a series of four Sunday races in Cork and Limerick. Noel Berkeley once again took the title in the Men's race storming home in 40 mins 29 secs. Mike Curley Cunningham was a close second with Denis Finn taking third. In the Women's race, Carol Finn took the honours in an impressive time of 48.37. Ide Kelleher claimed second position with Laura Schwirz rounding off the women's podium in third. Well done to all who took part.

Our next race will be the second installment of the Munster League on Sunday 20th April in Claragh Mountain. The route will be 7km in distance with 340m climb and will involve some open mountain terrain on the final ascent. Please also note that this is an evening race, with a start time of 7pm.

1 40.30 2655 Noel Berkeley M40
2 41.19 2594 Mike Cunningham M40
3 42.21 2692 Denis Finn M
17 48.37 2693 Carol Finn F
21 50.25 2570 Ide Kelleher F40
23 50.42 2610 Laura Schwirz F

The full results can be seen HERE

Event notice...Mount Hillary Trail Race - Sun 30th Mar 2014

The first race of the Munster League 2014 takes place this Sunday, 30th March, in Mt. Hillary, Banteer at 1pm. Registration will take place at the Glen Theatre and you must register here before 12.30 to allow sufficient time to travel to the race start location.

The race is 10km (300m climb) and entry is 10 Euro. The route will be fully marked, following waymarked signs in an anti-clockwise direction mainly along forest roads, but with some open hillside at the top and woodland paths.

There will have a junior race on offer on the day as well. This race will start at 10.45am and will be 2km in length. As usual, only juniors over the age of 10 years can run this race. Any juniors under the age of 10 can run the 'Kiddies Race' but must be accompanied by an adult. This run will be the same as the Junior Race.

Directions: Banteer, Co. Cork.....Registration and parking is at the Glen Theatre in Banteer. For those coming from Mallow, head West on the N72 (towards Killarney) for about 20km. Turn left at the R579 junction (signposted Banteer/Nad). Travel on this road for about 3km (going straight through Banteer Village) and the Glen Theatre is on the right hand side.
OSI grid reference: W389 962.......More info HERE

The race itself starts about 3km from registration, but it will be necessary to carpool to the start location as parking is limited there.

There will be refreshments and prizegiving aftwerwards in the Glen Theatre, Banteer.

NOTE: If you competed already in 2014, bring the race number assigned to you as it is valid for the rest of the 2014 season. However, if this is your first race of the season, print off and fill out the following registration form: https://www.imra.ie/ad-hoc/IMRAMembershipForm2014.pdf

Results of the Banteer 5k road race - 22nd July 2012

The fine Irish Summer lasted a full two days before the wind and clouds returned yet again on Sunday! However, that didn't deter the 78 runners that took part in this low key 5k road race in Banteer. While the number may look low, they are actually 56% up on last year when just 50 runners took part.

The mens race was won by Cathal O'Donovan of St.Finbarr's AC in a time of 16:00. The first woman home was Carol Finn of Leevale AC in 19:40.

Place    Time    Name    Team    Race Age Category    min/mile       
1    0:16:00    O'DONOVAN, Cathal    St. Finbarrs AC    M    05:08.9
2    0:16:25    MURPHY, Ed    Gneeveguilla AC    M    05:16.9
3    0:17:02    BARRETT, John    Gneeveguilla AC    M40    05:28.8
1    0:19:40    FINN, Carol    Leevale AC    F    06:19.7
2    0:20:09    SWEENEY, Mary    St. Finbarrs AC    F50    06:29.0
3    0:21:06    VONHATTEN, Jessica    Leevale AC    F    06:47.4

The full results can be seen HERE

Upcoming Race...Gortroe 10k Fun Run in aid of Autism Assist Dogs of Ireland - Sun 16th Oct 2011

This 10km Charity Fun Run is coming up on Sunday, the 16th of October at 12 noon. Organised by  Banteer Macra na Feírme, all proceeds are going to Autism Assist Dogs of Ireland (AADI). The race itself is in Gortroe which is approx 10 kms west of Mallow, just off the N72 Killarney road.
AADI provides a valuable service that can have life changing effects for children with autism and their families. Their assistance dogs are provided free of charge. Many children with autism have a tendency to "bolt". They have no sense of danger and do not always want to hold an adults hand. In public the child is attached to their assistance dog, which is under the control of an adult at all times. This makes outings possible and pleasant for all the family. The AADI are based in Quarterstown Mills in Mallow.
Race Flyer....

You can enter on the day with a donation of €10 or if you would like to get sponsorship, they have cards and t shirts. Contact banteermacra@gmail.com or 0879274699 for more information.
Full preview here next week just before the race.
In the meantime, you can get more information about Autism Assist Dogs of Ireland in this PDF document HERE and by visiting their website...... http://www.autismassistancedogsireland.ie/index.html

Results of the Banteer 5k road race - Sun 17th July 2011

There was a small turnout of just 50 runners for this 5k road race in north-west Cork. Desite the low numbers, it was still a relatively fast field with approx quarter of the field running at sub 6 min/mile pace.

The mens race was won by George Waugh from Bandon in a time of 16:07, some 25 seconds clear of his nearest rival.

The womens race was won by Martina Kiely of St.Finbarrs AC in a time of 18:17 with a margin of 2 minutes in hand.

The full results can be seen HERE

Race Notice...Banteer 5k - Sun 17th July 2011

Banteer 5km Road Race.....Sunday July 17th at 3.30pm........Organised by Duhallow AC in conjunction with Banteer Show Day....Entries in gym from 2.30pm..........Entry Fee...........5 euro.....Contact   Donie Shine .....086-8149970......Usual Prizes  & Category Prizes....Two Mixed Team Prizes

Results of the Banteer 5km road race...Sun 19th July 2009

This was a brand new race on the calendar and 60 runners turned out for it. No doubt, a good few people who ran in Donoughmore last Friday decided to give this one a skip. That's the problem with races this time of year...it's hard to find a date which doesn't clash with or is very close to some other event.

Here are the results...

BANTEER '5K'... Sunday 19 July 2009. 3:30 pm
Place Time Name Team Race Age Category min/mile
1 0:15:53 SWEENEY, Gavin Cork M 05:06.6 490 1
2 0:15:55 MURPHY, Ed Gneeveguilla AC M 05:07.3 492 2
3 0:16:00 FITZGERALD, Arthur Farranfore-Maine Valley AC M 05:08.9 485 3
4 0:16:16 O'CONNOR, Tim Riocht AC M 05:14.0 498 4
5 0:16:19 O'CARROLL, Frank East Cork AC M 05:15.0 487 5
6 0:16:28 LINEHAN, Adrian Duhallow AC M 05:17.9 815 6
7 0:16:42 MEADE, Eric East Cork AC M40 05:22.4 465 7
8 0:16:46 FLAHERTY, Billy Skibbereen AC M40 05:23.7 463 8
9 0:17:10 COFFEY, Donal Millstreet AC M 05:31.4 489 9
10 0:17:36 O'DWYER, David East Cork AC M 05:39.8 486 10
11 0:17:49 COLLINS, John Skibbereen AC M 05:44.0 472 11
12 0:17:52 MAHER, Shane Grange-Fermoy AC M 05:44.9 468 12
13 0:17:59 ROE, Niamh Eagle AC F 05:47.2 480 13
14 0:18:09 POWER, Pat Eagle AC M 05:50.4 475 14
15 0:18:16 WITHERS, Philip Duhallow AC M50 05:52.6 474 15
16 0:18:19 O'CALLAGHAN, John Rising Sun AC M 05:53.6 476 16
17 0:18:28 SWEENEY, Seamus Cork M40 05:56.5 491 17
18 0:18:43 CODY, Tom Midleton AC M50 06:01.3 820 18
19 0:18:53 MANNIX, Anthony Duhallow AC M 06:04.6 497 19
20 0:19:05 SHORTLAND, Thomas Cork M 06:08.4 481 20
21 0:19:09 DOOLEY, Michael Eagle AC M40 06:09.7 818 21
22 0:19:16 O'RIORDAN, William St Brendans AC M55 06:12.0 821 22
23 0:19:26 FINN, Michelle Duhallow AC F 06:15.2 829 23
24 0:19:29 O'RIORDAN, John Rising Sun AC M55 06:16.1 471 24
25 0:19:40 O'BRIEN, Con Banteer M55 06:19.7 466 25
26 0:20:00 O'CONNOR, Joe Riocht AC M 06:26.1 813 26
27 0:20:04 MURPHY, Aine UCC AC F 06:27.4 479 27
28 0:20:07 MORRISSEY, John Donoughmore AC M40 06:28.4 817 28
29 0:20:15 O'CONNELL, Paul Mallow AC M 06:30.9 470 29
30 0:20:28 BUCKLEY, Tim-Joe Donoughmore AC M55 06:35.1 823 30
31 0:20:45 FINN, Carol Duhallow AC F 06:40.6 828 31
32 0:20:53 POWER, Brendan Midleton M 06:43.2 478 32
33 0:20:59 O'SHEA, Mick Duhallow AC M45 06:45.1 824 33
34 0:21:04 O'BRIEN, Patrick Skibbereen AC M45 06:46.7 464 34
35 0:21:11 SHINE, Donie Duhallow AC M55 06:49.0 482 35
36 0:21:26 CURRAN, Karen Iveragh AC FJ 06:53.8 826 36
37 0:21:43 BUTLER, Seamus Duhallow AC M 06:59.3 831 37
38 0:21:50 MCDERMOTT, Barry Dromahane M 07:01.5 495 38
39 0:21:52 KEARNEY, Batt Leevale AC M50 07:02.2 488 39
40 0:21:56 MURRAY, Jimmy Rising Sun AC M60 07:03.4 493 40
41 0:22:01 O'CONNOR, Irene Riocht AC F 07:05.1 499 41
42 0:22:07 WALSHE, John East Cork AC M55 07:07.0 467 42
43 0:22:19 BUCKLEY, Mary Donoughmore AC F40 07:10.8 469 43
44 0:22:37 FITZGERALD, Maura Farranfore-Maine Valley AC FJ 07:16.6 484 44
45 0:22:43 CAMPBELL, Rhona Mallow AC F 07:18.6 477 45
46 0:22:54 LUCEY, Mike Mallow M55 07:22.1 473 46
47 0:23:01 MCCARTHY, Danny Midleton AC M55 07:24.4 494 47
48 0:23:16 MCDERMOTT, Sean Dromahane M 07:29.2 496 48
49 0:23:39 BUCKLEY, Julianne Banteer F 07:36.6 833 49
50 0:23:40 BUCKLEY, Joanne Banteer F 07:36.9 832 50
51 0:23:52 O'DRISCOLL, David Dunmanway M 07:40.8 819 51
52 0:23:53 MCCARTHY, Paul Skibbereen AC M 07:41.1 822 52
53 0:24:10 FINN, Gayle Duhallow AC FJ 07:46.6 830 53
54 0:26:21 NAGLE, Dan Mallow AC M60 08:28.7 816 54
55 0:27:03 CREEDON, Catherine Banteer F 08:42.2 827 55
56 0:28:09 BROWNE, Shane Duhallow AC M 09:03.5 483 56
57 0:31:13 DINAN, Valerie Berrings F 10:02.7 825 57
58 0:33:25 CORCORAN, Cathy Riocht AC F 10:45.2 814 58
WHEELCHAIR: FORDE, Jerry Blarney-Inniscarra AC M55 32:53
Organised in conjunction with Duhallow AC
Results produced by John Walshe of Ballycotton Running Promotions.

Preview of the Banteer 5k....Sun 19th July, 2009

This is a brand new race on the race calendar and takes place in the village of Banteer at 3:30pm. I presume that the course is much the same as the one used for the County Roads Championships a few years back? If that's the case then the route is pretty flat and it should be a course for fast times.

Getting there........If you are west of Cork City, then the best route is probably to take the R579 road for Kanturk from the Ballincollig bypass and go out past the Anglers Rest. See the earlier post for directions for Donoughmore....it's the same road.

Otherwise, the best route is to take the N20 up to Mallow and at the roundabout, take the N72 west for Killarney. The turnoff for Banteer is a few kms out this road.