Notice: Carrigaline 5-mile road race - Sun 15th Feb 2026

Eagle AC are organising their annual 5 mile road race in Carrigaline on Sunday, the 15th of February 2026 at 10am - NOTE THE EARLIER START TIME

Online entries are now closed but you can still enter on the day from 8:30am.

Latest info from Eagle AC... Important Race Day Info! 

Eagle AC – 37th Annual Tommy Ryan Carrigaline 5 Mile. Sunday 15th February 2026

• Start Time 10am!! 

• Race day Registration & Number collection from   8:30am in Carrigaline Community Complex

• Arrive early – parking not available at Carrigaline Community Complex.

 • Bypass Rd & Church Rd carparks nearby.

• No headphones – roads open to traffic

• Start line: Church Road (5‑min walk)

• Finish line: Corlin Business Park

• No water stops on course, water available at the finish line.

• Tea, coffee & treats back in the hall after

• Top 5 prizes presented at the finish line

• Category/team prizes via QR codes in the hall. Scan, check & collect at prize desk! 

• Results: myrunresults.com

• Unclaimed prizes can be collected at The Edge Sports until March 14th.

Have a great race, listen to our stewards who are there for your safety & look out for each other! 

*Participants email with further information had been sent to all registered runners.

Results & Photos of the Carrigaline 5-mile road race - Sun 16th Feb 2025

Mark Walsh of Leevale AC wins the 2025 Carrigaline 5m road race

The annual Tommy Ryan Memorial 5-mile road race in Carrigaline was held on Sunday the 16th of February 2025 with 281 runners crossing the finish line. Despite the weather forecast for loads of rain, it amounted in the end to nothing more than a few spits. 

Top 3 men & women...
 1 Mark WALSH 26:15 6348 M M35 Leevale A.C.
2 Sean DAVIN 26:30 6198 M MS St. Finbarrs A.C.
3 John MEADE 26:43 6262 M M45 St. Finbarrs A.C.
15 Michelle KENNY 29:51 44 F F45 Leevale A.C.
19 Emma FITZPATRICK 30:35 628 F FS Leevale A.C.

21 Linda KELLY 31:09 6231 F F50 Watergrasshill A.C.

Full results HERE

Michelle Kenny is the first woman home in a time of 29m 51s

Photos to follow...

1) There are 3 galleries going up on the Running in Cork Facebook page...

a) Album 1 of 3 b) Album 2 of 3 c) Album 3 of 3 . (This covers all the runners up to about 47 min finish time. The battery on the camera died at this point - forgot to charge it after Dungarvan! Joe has loads at about the 4.5m mark below so he should have got you)

2) Joe Murphy has several galleries...

a) Album 1 (skip through them to find the faster runners at about 4.5 miles) b) Album 2 c) Album 3 d) Album 4 e) Album 5 f) Album 6 

3) Mick Dooley has some finish line photos HERE

4) Siobhan Russell has a gallery HERE

Notice: Carrigaline 5 mile road race - Sun 16th Feb 2025

Eagle AC are organising their annual 5 mile road race in Carrigaline on Sunday, the 16th of February 2025 at 11am.

Update: Sat 15th Feb - Please note that they will be taking entries on the morning of the race from 9:30am (€20)

The entry link is here... https://eventmaster.ie/event/1p4GUwDHeM

From the organisers.... Eagle AC is delighted to announce the return of the 36th annual Tommy Ryan Memorial 5 Miler in Carrigaline on February 16th 2025 at 11am.

Results & Photos of the Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park - Thurs 16th May 2024

This years Cheetah Run 5k run in Fota Wildlife Park was held on Thursday 16th May 2024. A total of 730 runners crossed the finish line making it one of the biggest races on the Cork running calendar.

Top 3 men & women...
1 Sergiu CIOBANU Clonliffe Harriers A.C. M M40 866 15:35
2 Mark WALSH Leevale A.C. M MS 852 15:50
3 Dermot GORMAN Carrick-on-Suir A.C. M M40 160 15:55
15 Kealey TIDESWELL Clonmel A.C. F F40 225 17:38
18 Michelle KENNY Leevale A.C. F F40 593 18:10
25 Noémie LEDUC Grange/Fermoy A.C. F FS 369 18:31

Full results HERE

Photos...

1) Joe Murphy has some pre-race photos HERE and post race photos HERE

2) Mick Dooley has some pre-race photos HERE and some post-race photos HERE

3) Derek Costello has a number of galleries. 

a) Start b) 3k mark Pt1 c) 3k mark Pt2 d) 3k mark Pt3 e) 3k mark Pt4 f) 3k mark Pt5

First 3-men - (L-R) Mark Walsh 2nd, Sergiu Ciobanu 1st & Dermot Gorman 3rd

First 3-women (L-R) Noémie Leduc 3rd, Kealey Tideswell 1st & Michelle Kenny 2nd

Notice: The Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park - Thurs 16th May 2024

The Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park organised by Eagle AC is coming up on Thursday the 16th of May 2024 at 8pm. As well as there being the usual 5k race, there is also a one-mile race for juveniles (11-15 year olds).

Enter HERE

26th April - Update on entries... SOLD OUT!! Both the 5k and 1-mile race are now full. That's 3-weeks earlier than last year.

25th April - Update on entries... Last call! There are now just 30-places left for the 5k and 2 for the 1-mile.

22nd April - Update on entries... There are now just 120-places left for the 5k and 4 for the 1-mile.

10th April - Update on entries... Demand is really strong this year, up nearly 20% on the same time last year which sold out a week early. Just over half of the 850 entries are now gone after just 3 days. For the Juvenile mile race, there are just 40 spaces left.

From Eagle AC... "We are delighted once again to announce that entries open for our Eagle A.C. Cheetah Run in Fota Wildlife Park, on Sunday 7th April 2024, at 9am. The Cheetah Run is always a hugely popular and fast selling event, so do book your places quickly to avoid disappointment!

Notice: Carrigaline 5 mile road race - Sun 18th Feb 2024

Eagle AC are organising their annual 5 mile road race in Carrigaline on Sunday, the 18th of February 2024 at 11am.

Update 17th Feb 2024: The organisers have announced that they will be taking entries on the morning before the race.

The entry link is here... https://eventmaster.ie/event/3bZmIx4tZW

Results & Photos of the Carrigaline 5-mile road race - Sun 19th Feb 2023

Additional course bonus of €250 for Lizzie Lee for breaking 28-mins

The annual Carrigaline 5-mile road race was held on Sunday the 19th of February 2023 with 326 runners crossing the finish line, that's up 17% on the 278 last year.

The weather conditions this year were pretty much ideal whereas last year was damp so an increase in numbers might be expected. The key point here though is that the additional €2 from the new Athletics Ireland 'One-Day Licence' doesn't seem to have had much of an impact on the numbers in this race.

Top 3 men & women...
1 Pat HENNESSY 00:25:42 576 MS West Waterford A.C.
2 Donal COAKLEY 00:25:58 508 M35 Leevale A.C.
3 John MEADE 00:26:37 631 St. Finbarrs A.C.
8 Lizzie LEE 00:27:43 462 F40 Leevale A.C.
12 Jelena ABELE 00:28:48 478 F35
26 Sharon RYNNE 00:30:19 822 F35 Kilmurray. Ibrick. N.Clare A.C.

Full results HERE

First man - Pat Hennessy of West Waterford AC in a time of 25:42

Photos...

1) There are 3 galleries on the Running in Cork Facebook page..

a) Sub 36 mins

b) 36-44 mins

c) 44 mins plus

 

2) Joe Murphy has several nice galleries near the two mile mark 

a) Album 1

b) Album 2

c) Album 3

d) Album 4

e) Album 5

3) Derek Costello has loads of photos

Pre start  https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAsLUe  

Start https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAsN9h

25 - 30 Mins https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAsM1r

31 -36 Mins https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAsHfr

36 - 40 mins https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAsNke

41 - 55 mins https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAsH8U

Notice: Carrigaline 5 mile road race - Sun 20th Feb 2022

Eagle AC are organising their annual 5 mile road race in Carrigaline on Sunday, the 20th of February 2022 at 11am.

UPDATE: Entries close at 10am on Monday 14th February.

The entry link is here... https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Carrigaline5Mile2022

From the organisers.... Eagle AC is delighted to announce the return of the 33rd annual Tommy Ryan Memorial 5 Miler in Carrigaline on February 20th 2022 at 11am.

The race will take place over the usual course. It’s a great route – some ups & some downs but overall, an excellent race! 

Notice: Carrigaline 5 mile road race - Sun 16th Feb 2020

Eagle AC are organising their annual 5 mile road race in Carrigaline on Sunday, the 16th of February 2020 at 11am.

Update Sat 15th Feb... CANCELLED

From the organisers... Having the updated weather warning of Orange for tomorrow February 16th, Eagle AC have decided that in the interests of health and safety we will not be proceeding with the Tommy Ryan memorial Carrigaline 5 Mile road race. All who have pre-registered can claim a full refund from the primo website.

Eagle AC are very disappointed that our race cannot take place and we thank you for your support and understanding.
Refunds for those who entered online available from the link below.

Each year we support 2 local charities in Carrigaline through this race; Carrigaline Meals on Wheels and Feroige who rely heavily on funding.

**If you do not process your refund the full €15 will go to these very worthy charities**

https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/Carrigaline5Mile

Results & Photos of the Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park... Thurs 17th May 2018

A grand total of 780 runners turned out for this years Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park on Thurs 17th May 2018.

1 Alan O'SHEA    Bantry AC    MS    753    15:18
2 Tim O'CONNOR    Riocht AC    M40    651    16:14
3 Kieran MCKEOWN    Watergrasshill AC    M40    517    16:41
13 Aoife COOKE    Youghal    FS    139    18:07
24 Carol FINN    Leevale AC    FS    254    18:45
64 Fiona MCCARTHY    Frankfield    F40    490    20:07

The full results are on the Eagle AC website HERE

Photos...(Updated Sat 19th May 9:59pm)
1) There will be several albums up on the Running in Cork Facebook page
...a) Group photos
...b) Race start
...c) Some race photos HERE

2) Joe Murphy has a gallery HERE and HERE 

Remember that John Buckley Sports are offering a 20% discount if you bring your race number into their store for the 2 weeks after the race.

Finish line up to 25 mins...

Entries for the Cheetah Run in Fota Wildlife Park open Thurs 3rd May

The 2018 Cheetah Run in Fota Wildlife Park organised by Eagle AC is coming up on Thursday the 17th of May 2018 at 8pm. As well as there being the usual 5k race, there is also a one mile race for juveniles (11-15 year olds).

Please note that there is a limit of 900 entries for the 5k race. The lower age limit is 16 years old.

Entries for the 5k race open on Thursday the 3rd of May....450 places will be available at 10am with the remaining 450 opening at 7pm.

The entry link is on the Eagle AC website.

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5k Course...Following the success of last two years, the same 5k route will be used again. This will take in all areas of the Wildlife Park including the new Asian Sanctuary.

The entry fee includes free access to the park for two adults and two children on the night. Access will be controlled on the night and will be open from 6:30pm.

There will also be a 20% discount voucher for John Buckley Sports. The savings on say a new pair of shoes would cover the entry fee. This must be used in the two weeks after the race.

Juvenile 1 Mile Race.....There is also a 1 mile race for juveniles this year (Ages 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15). This will take place before the 5k race at 7:15pm. The numbers will be limited to 100. Entries for this will open also on the 3rd of May in two batches...45 at 10am and 45 at 7pm. The one mile race has been measured accurately by Jones Counter, will be chip timed and all finishers will receive a medal. Please note that there are no prizes in the juvenile race. The entry fee is €8 including an online processing fee.

Artwork for the medal for the Juvenile race

As always, entrants can bring family members to either race. This includes free access to the wildlife park for the runner and family members. This normally costs €15.50 per adult, or €46 for a family of two adults and two children.

There is also a 20% discount voucher from John Buckley Sports.

Laya Healthcare is also a sponsor.... Laya provide Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Travel Insurance, Established in 1997 they are the second largest health insurance provider in Ireland with over half a million members.

Please note.....No buggies/baby strollers/dogs...no headphones....no transfers....and no late entries.

The minimum age is 16 for the 5k race as per Athletics Ireland permit recommendations.

5k Race...There will be prizes for the first 5 men and women as well as the usual age categories. The exact number of prizes for the age categories will be determined after the online entries close with the aim of making each age category competitive.

I would seriously advise people that have an interest in doing this race to enter as soon as it opens. It really will sell out early. 

Updates about the race will be made available here and on the race page on the Eagle AC website.

Sponsor...John Buckley Sports is one of the race sponsors and is one of the main specialist running shops in Cork City. They have a wide stock of gear in the shop and on their website....www.johnbuckleysports.com

They have been in business since 1981 and it's fair to say that the shop is highly regarded by many of the runners on the local road race scene. They also have a app which you can download to your smartphone which gives a generous discount when using it.

Notice...Carrigaline 5 mile road race - Sun 18th February 2018

The big race next weekend is the 5 mile road race organised by Eagle AC in Carrigaline on Sunday, the 18th of February 2018 at 11am.

Please note that there is a change of route this year. The road north from Coolmore Cross is closed due to ongoing works.

The new course is much the same as the old one except that the start and finish point will have to be moved to account for the diversion around the road works. The start is pretty much the same distance from the race HQ while the finish line will be 0.8 of a mile away.

The new course has been accurately measured by Kevin Cummins of the Cork BHAA so it's an accurate 5 miles.

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While you can enter on the day of the race, you can also pre-enter from via the link below.

The pre-entry link is https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/51343551/priceCategories/51343751/primaryForm?_p=23860358799533699

All those who pre-enter will be put into a draw for a €30 One4all voucher.

The race is organised by Eagle AC, has an Athletics Ireland permit and has been accurately measured by Jones Counter. More info on the Eagle AC race page.

Location...The town of Carrigaline is only five miles south of the South Ring Road so it is within easy reach of Cork City. Race HQ is at the local community sports hall where runners can enter on the day. For those who pre-enter in advance, they can skip the queues there and pick up their numbers at the pre-entry desk.

The race is co-sponsored by The Edge Sports Shop

Route Preview.........A preview with maps, directions and details of the course can be seen HERE
 (Note... this is for the 2017 course. See the map above for the actual course although much of the course is the same). 

Number of sub 3 hour finishers from Cork clubs in the Dublin Marathon

Following on from the Dublin Marathon, I had a closer look at the results of club runners from Cork. In particular, I had a look at the number of sub 3 hour finishers and the result was different from what I expected.

I thought the number of sub 3 hour finishers might be spread out across the various clubs but they're not. I did a comparison with 2016 and 2017 and the results are shown below...

As you can see, Eagle AC and St.Finbarr's AC have the highest number of sub 3 hour finishers. In 2015, the two clubs accounted for 50% of all the sub 3 hour club finishers from Cork. In 2016, that went up to 68% and this year, it's 74%.

What's really suprising are the low number of sub 3 hour finishers from other clubs.

In terms of total numbers of Cork club runners going sub 3 hours, there were 20 in 2015, 25 in 2016 and 27 in 2017.

Results & Photos of the Cheetah Run 5k in Fota Wildlife Park...Thurs 18th May 2017

A total of 807 runners turned out this year for this years Cheetah Run 5k race in Fota Wildlife Park. While the forecast was for showers, it turned out to be a lovely evening in the end.

Remember that all finishers can use their race bibs to avail of a 20% discount in John Buckley Sports until the 1st of June 2017.

1 Kieran MCKEOWN    Watergrasshill AC    M40  16:54
2 Shane COONEY    Brothers Pearse AC    MS   17:03
3 Bryan CROWLEY    Watergrasshill AC    M40  17:05
33 Niamh CRONIN    St Finbarrs AC    F40    20:05 
37 Ronnie BARRY    Bandon AC    F40    20:15
49 Sheila BUCKLEY    Midleton AC    F35    20:40 

The full results are up on the Eagle AC website...https://eagleac.net/race-cheetah-run-fota-wildlife-park/2017-results/

Photos...(Updated Fri 19th May @6:15pm)
1) There are 4 albums up on the Running in Cork Facebook page...
...a) Start
...b) 2.9km mark #1
...c) 2.9km mark #2
...d) 2.9km mark #3
2) There is a small gallery of presentation photos up on the Eagle AC Facebook page.
3) Derek Costello of Eagle AC has a two galleries...
...a) Start  https://flic.kr/s/aHskX79Swd
...b) 2.8 km   https://flic.kr/s/aHskZUhoeu
4) Joe Murphy of Eagle AC has a gallery HERE
5) 10 photos from Fota Wildlife Park's Facebook page
6) Paula's Running Pictures has two galleries...
...a) Near the start 
...b) Big gallery near the finish

Kieran McKeown...winner of the men's 5k race

Niamh Cronin...winner of the women's 5k race

Guest article by John Walshe...EAGLE ATHLETE WINS BRITISH MASTERS TITLE

EAGLE ATHLETE WINS BRITISH MASTERS TITLE... By John Walshe

Last Sunday week Richard Piotrowski, who now lives near Macroom and runs with the Eagle club in Cork, won the M70 title at the British Masters 10km road championships which took place at Gravesend in Kent.

A regular winner in the M65 (and M60) category on the Cork running scene over the past few years, Richard recently moved up to the M70 grade and his 43:08 over a difficult course and in warm conditions in Gravesend gave him the gold medal.

The report in last week’s edition of Athletics Weekly stated: “Back in the early 1970s Dick Piotrowski was one of the Reading AC senior team taking major team medals on road and country and here was an M70 victor in 43:08, half a minute clear of Peter Giles.”

That report was written by regular AW contributor Martin Duff, a team-mate of Richard on those Reading teams. Piotrowski also ran with the famous Belgrave Harriers and as well was an accomplished performer on the track, especially in the 3000m steeplechase.

As the accompanying result sheet shows (see below), the late 1960s/early 1970s was a golden age in distance running. The race in question – the Bracknell ‘5’ – was just an ordinary club event held in August each year. Although only 108 runners took part, as can be seen the first 12 broke 25 minutes with 82 of the 108 under the half-hour.

Richard finished sixth on that occasion in 24:27 and three seconds behind him was John Bryant, a newspaper editor who would go on many years later to write the story of the London Marathon titled ‘The History of the Greatest Race On Earth’.

In 12th position, and the last under 25 minutes, came Mick Woods of Aldershot, Farnham & District. A former Irish international marathoner, Woods is better known today as the coach to a host of British internationals such as Olympian Steph Twell, European cross-country champion Emelia Górecka, and Jonny Hay, one of the top British hopes in next Sunday’s London Marathon.

The Athletics Weekly edition of April 3rd, 1971, has a report and picture of the Reading AC team after winning the Crawley eight-stage 36 miles road relay. Running the anchor leg of just short of three miles that day was Richard (Dick) Piotrowski who brought his team home to victory with the fastest stage time of 14:51.

To make the pages of that historic and august publication exactly 46 years later with another winning performance is quite an achievement – and there’s no doubt we’ll be seeing the name of Richard Piotrowski appear with frequency on both Irish and British results over the coming months.

Notice...Carrigaline 5 mile road race - Sun 19th February 2017

This 5 mile road race is coming up in Carrigaline on Sunday, the 19th of February 2017 at 11am. Coming three weeks before the Ballycotton '10', it is ideally placed as a test run to check your fitness level before the big day itself.

While you can enter on the day of the race, you can also pre-enter from the end of January.

The pre-entry link is http://www.active.com/cork-cork/running/eagle-ac-carrigaline-5-mile-2017

All those who pre-enter will be put into a draw for a €30 One4all voucher.

The race is organised by Eagle AC, has an Athletics Ireland permit and has been accurately measured by Jones Counter. More info on the Eagle AC race page.

Location...The town of Carrigaline is only five miles south of the South Ring Road so it is within easy reach of Cork City. Race HQ is at the local community sports hall where runners can enter on the day. For those who pre-enter in advance, they can skip the queues there and pick up their numbers at the pre-entry desk.

The race is co-sponsored by The Edge Sports Shop

Route Preview.........A preview with maps, directions and details of the course can be seen HERE

Athletics Ireland release entry list by club for the 2016 Dublin City Marathon

Athletics Ireland have just released the entry list by club for the 2016 Dublin City Marathon which also doubles up as the National Marathon Championships. You can see it HERE

These are the Cork clubs entered by size...

As you can see, Eagle AC with 47 entries are the largest club from Cork with Watergrasshill AC at 45 just behind. They are followed by St.Finbarr's AC at 30, Mallow AC at 29, Grange Fermoy AC at 24, Youghal AC at 23 and Midleton AC at 20.

You can also note the changes from 2015. In most cases, the level of entries from Cork clubs is greater.

On a national level, West Waterford AC top the list with 150 members entered!

In terms of other club entries from Munster (40+), Clonmel AC have 57 and Waterford AC have 45.

Reminder...Carrigaline 5 mile road race - Sun 21st Feb 2016

One of the other big races this weekend in Cork is of course the Carrigaline 5 mile road race on Sunday, 21st of Feb at 11am. Located just to the south of Cork City, it should be within easy reach for a lot of people. Coming just 2 weeks before the Ballycotton '10' on the 6th of March, it is ideally placed to test your fitness level to see what it's like.The race is organised by Eagle AC.

The town of Carrigaline is only five miles south of the South Ring Road.

Coming just 2 weeks before the Ballycotton 10, it is also an ideal test if you know what kind of pace you should run the 10 miles in. To get your best 10 mile time, you should run at a steady even pace or close to it. Run too fast in the first half and your second half will be much slower. Your fitness will change very little in 3 weeks so whatever time you get in Carrigaline on Sunday should give a good idea of your 10 mile form...assuming you have done the training to run 10 miles ;o)

To estimate your 10 mile time from your 5 mile result, have a look at this chart HERE.

Entries......The entry fee for 2016 is €10. Two Euro of this will be donated to local charities. It also includes a 20% off voucher for running items  in the Edge Sports Shop.

You can enter on the day in the local community hall in Carrigaline between 9:30am and 10:40am. There will also be a special entry desk for those who pre-enter and want to avoid the queues on the day.

Pre-Entry...You can pre-enter here until Thursday night...
http://www.active.com/cork-cork/running/eagle-ac-tommy-ryan-memorial-carrigaline-5-2016

Anyone who pre-enters gets put into a draw for a €30 One4All voucher.

Changing and showers for ladies upstairs, changing only for gents in main hall.

Race Sponsor......One of the main sponsors for the race is The Edge Sports Shop. They will be giving out 20% discount vouchers for running gear and nutrition products to all race entrants. Obviously the amount saved at the time of purchase may well exceed the cost of the race entry so it makes sense to get your hands on one. For example, if you spend €50 with the discount voucher, you save €10...the race entry fee.

From the sponsor.....The Edge Sports shop Specialises in Running, Cycling, Swimming and Triathlon. All sales staff participate in at least one but generally two or more of the sports and are able to give excellent advise to customers. The Superstore boasts a large Running Department and Swimming Department on the 1st floor; with stacks of bikes, clothing, accessories and electronics on the ground floor. Video Running Gait Analysis is available on demand at both shops to help customers select the best shoe for their running needs.

They have two shops in Cork City. One in Parnell Place in the city centre and a larger superstore out by the Kinsale Road Roundabout.

The Course...A full preview of the full course with photos is available at http://munsterraceroutes.blogspot.ie/2013/01/cork001.html

Notice...Carrigaline 5 mile road race - Sun 21st February 2016

This 5 mile road race is coming up in Carrigaline on Sunday, the 21st of February 2016 at 11am. Coming two weeks before the Ballycotton '10', it is ideally placed as a test run to check your fitness level before the big day itself.

While you can enter on the day of the race, you can also pre-enter HERE

All those who pre-enter will be put into a draw for a €30 One4all voucher.

The race is organised by Eagle AC, has an Athletics Ireland permit and has been accurately measured by Jones Counter. More info on the Eagle AC race page.

Location...The town of Carrigaline is only five miles south of the South Ring Road so it is within easy reach of Cork City. Race HQ is at the local community sports hall where runners can enter on the day. For those who pre-enter in advance, they can skip the queues there and pick up their numbers at the pre-entry desk.

The race is co-sponsored by The Edge Sports Shop and they will be giving out discount vouchers to all runners on the day. These will entitle you to 20% off on running items and nutrition products. Obviously, the discount may well exceed the cost of the race entry so it might be worth doing for this reason alone.

Route Preview.........A preview with maps, directions and details of the course can be seen HERE

Results & photos of the Carrigaline 5 mile road race...Sun 15th Feb 2015

A total of 379 runners turned out for this years Carrigaline 5 mile road race. Organised by Eagle AC, this was up 24% on the numbers in 2014.

In the mens race, Alan O'Shea of Bantry AC was the clear winner while in the womens race, it was a different affair. With 50 metres to go, Laoise Ní Thuama was the clear leader but Helen Leonard of Leevale AC put in a big kick to catch her. Both crossed the line together but running at different speed so it was impossible to know for sure who finished first. As a result, a tied finish was declared.

Laoise Ni Thuama was a former juvenile athlete with Leevale and has spent the last six years in Australia. Last May, she won the Australian version of the Wings for Life World Run. For her prize, she’s won a trip this this year’s Cape Town Wings for Life event.

1 25:07    O'SHEA, Alan    Bantry AC   
2 25:56    MCGRATH, Sean    East Cork AC   
3 27:24    SHEEHAN, Andrew    Leevale AC   
1 31:20    NITHUAMA, Laoise
1 31:20    LEONARD, Helen Leevale AC F40
3 31:28    O’NEILL, Nollaig Leevale AC F40

The full results can be seen on the Eagle AC website.... http://eagleac.net/race-carrigaline-5-mile/2015-results/

Photos....(Updated Mon @10am)
1) Kieran Minihane has a gallery of photos HERE
2) Joe Murphy of Eagle AC has a gallery on the Eagle AC Facebook page 
3) Mick Dooley of Eagle AC has a gallery of photos HERE 
4) Derek Costello of Eagle AC has a gallery HERE
5) Graham Nudds has a gallery HERE 

Video from Ruairi Egan of Eagle AC...start of the race...