CRY104 FM interview with Michael Harty of East Cork

John Cashman (L) of the organising committee presenting a prize to Michael Harty (R)... winner of the 2022 Ballintotis 4-mile road race

Following on from Michael Harty's victory in the Ballintotis 4-mile road race last Thursday, Barry Drake of CRY104 FM in Youghal caught up with him for a chat. You can hear the 13 minute interview below...

By the way, the results and photo post has now been updated with a 1-hour video from the organisers.

Community Radio Youghal interview with Michael Harty of East Cork AC

Leading Cork athlete Michael Harty speaks to Barry Drake (CRY 104FM and Evening Echo) about some of his biggest achievements, recent success and about his latest journey.

Photos of the Tail the Whale 5k fun run in Youghal...Sat 3rd June 2017

Catching up with a 5k that was on at the start of June. The Tail the Whale 5km fun run in Youghal was held on Saturday the 3rd of June as part of the local Moby Dick Festival. It was a low key event with just 74 runners taking part.

There were no times recorded but the winners were...
1. Conor Tierney of East Cork AC
2. Shane McPhillips of Cavan.
3. Sean Aherne from Killeagh.

In the ladies race, it was...
1. Deirdre Ansbro of Youghal
2. Louise O'Brien of Youghal
3. ??

Photos...
1) The organisers have a few photos HERE
2) Dave O'Brien Photography has a small gallery HERE

Radio Documentary - THE BALLYCOTTON ‘10’; THE BEST ROAD RACE IN THE COUNTRY

Update...The one hour radio documentary by Community Radio Youghal about the Ballycotton 10 mile road race is now available as a podcast.

Details from Community Radio Youghal......

THE BALLYCOTTON ‘10’; THE BEST ROAD RACE IN THE COUNTRY  is a one hour documentary which explores and celebrates 40 years of the prestigious road race in East Cork.

From having a little over thirty runners at the inaugural running in 1978, to attracting thousands year in year out nowadays, the growth of the Ballycotton ‘10’ has been extraordinary. A ‘Classic Race at a Classic Distance’, its March date has become one of the standout days in the entire athletics – even sporting - calendar year.

In this special feature documentary, the history, appeal, and status of the Ballycotton ‘10’ will be explored. Many great stories, which have emerged over the last 40 years, will be told, with input from race winners, organisers, athletics enthusiasts, local heroes and national icons.

Funded by the BAI, the documentary is presented and produced by Jordan McCarthy, edited by Tom Maher and the sound engineer is Thomas O’Keeffe.

The programme can be heard here... https://www.mixcloud.com/CRY104FM/the-ballycotton-10-the-best-road-race-in-the-country/

It will be repeated on Wednesday 31st May @ 7.30 pm.

A Community Radio Youghal production (2017).