Proposal for new Greenway from Kanturk to Newmarket

There was a article in an online newspaper recently about a proposal to establish an 8km Greenway between the towns of Kanturk and Newmarket in NW Cork.

The article based on a press release from local politician Cllr John Paul O'Shea said that the new Greenway would follow the route of the old railway line which closed in 1963. As can be seen from the map above, the railway was adjacent to the main road between the two towns.

The estimated cost of this project is in the region of 2.3 to 3.0 million Euro.

In the press release, Cllr O'Shea said...“A Duhallow Greenway would be similar to the greenway in Waterford in that it would follow the old railway line. With regard to the Kanturk-Newmarket Railway Line, it has been closed since 1963 and there is undoubtedly the potential to create a fantastic public amenity, something that would be of great value to local and tourists alike.”

According to the article, a feasibility study from 2016 said that from an engineering and social viewpoint, the Kanturk to Newmarket Greenway would be viable.

Following on from the success of Greenways in Mayo and Waterford, there are public funds available for establishing more Greenway routes.

In the case of Waterford for example, the new Greenway has resulted in people spending more money in the area in terms of accommodation, refreshments, etc. and this extra economic activity of course results in more taxes being paid. As such, suitable Greenway projects can be seen as sound economic investments and that's not even looking at the social benefits to the local community.

Parts of the old Kanturk to Newmarket railway route are still visible in aerial photos

Looking at the proposed 8km Kanturk to Newmarket route, it might have its own challenges.

a) Low population density... While Kanturk is listed as having a population of 2350, Newmarket has just 976.
b) Scenery... While the Waterford Greenway has mountain, ocean and river views, viaducts and a tunnel, the proposed Kanturk to Newmarket Greenway just runs along the back of farmers fields. It's unlikely to be much of a draw in terms of tourism.
c) Isolated... One obvious drawback is that this Greenway would exist in isolation. It does not connect to any other Greenways or walkways in the general area.

Having said all that, it would be a very good facility for the local population in terms of walking, cycling and running. People in North-West Cork are as entitled as anyone else to local facilities even if the population density is low.

As an aside, there used to be a 5 mile road race from Newmarket to Kanturk a few years ago on the main road between the two towns. If this project does go ahead, it does the raise the possibility of it being used for some future races.

We'll have to wait and see what comes of it.

More info on the proposal in the links below...

Links...
1) North Cork wants a slice of the ‘Greenway’ action for #LocalTourism (Cork.ie)
2) O’Shea Cites Enormous Tourism Potential in Call for Duhallow Greenway (Cllr O'Sheas website)

Results of the Newmarket to Kanturk 5 Mile Road Race - Sun 1st May 2011

The numbers were well down for this race with just under 100 taking part, a big drop from Dec 2009 when they had twice as many. There are probably a number of factors for this........some  people may have seen the entry fee of €15 as too expensive........the distance from Cork City.........and going head to head with the Bay Run Half-Marathon and the Limerick Marathon and Half-Marathon, some of the biggest running events in Munster.

It was a close contest in the mens race with Ed Murphy of Gneeveguilla AC winning by a mere 3 seconds. It was also close in the ladies event with Mary Sweeney of St.Finbarrs winning by 12 seconds.

Results........
Duhallow Athletic Club...NEWMARKET-KANTURK '5'
Sunday 1 May 2011. 2:00pm
Place Time Name Team Race Age Category min/mile
1 0:26:17 MURPHY, Ed Gneeveguilla AC M 05:15.3 237 1
2 0:26:20 SMITH, Danny Ballynonty AC M 05:15.9 192 2
3 0:26:49 PURCELL, Robert Gneeveguilla AC M40 05:21.7 194 3
4 0:26:54 LINEHAN, Adrian Duhallow AC M 05:22.7 239 4
5 0:28:09 O'BRIEN, Billy Riocht AC M 05:37.7 823 5
6 0:28:32 SLATTERY, Liam Mallow AC M 05:42.3 238 6
7 0:29:08 O'KEEFFE, David Gneeveguilla AC MJ 05:49.5 230 7
8 0:30:15 BARRY, Fergal Gneeveguilla AC M40 06:02.9 840 8
9 0:30:24 MURPHY, Humphrey Riocht AC M45 06:04.7 833 9
10 0:30:34 LYONS, Dave Mallow AC M 06:06.7 226 10
11 0:30:36 HEALY, Tim unatt/Kanturk M45 06:07.1 229 11
12 0:30:45 O'BRIEN, Tommy Riocht AC M 06:08.9 798 12
13 0:30:50 WITHERS, Philip Duhallow AC M50 06:09.9 841 13
14 0:30:56 ROGERS, Roland unatt/Tralee M 06:11.1 794 14
15 0:31:01 CODY, Thomas Midleton AC M55 06:12.1 233 15
16 0:31:02 DUNPHY, John Eagle AC M40 06:12.3 782 16
17 0:31:03 CARROLL, Denis Eagle AC M50 06:12.5 824 17
18 0:31:04 FEEHAN, Maurice unatt/Newmarket M 06:12.7 300 18
19 0:31:51 HUFF, Tony Ballynonty AC M55 06:22.1 193 19
20 0:31:56 MURPHY, Joe Eagle AC M55 06:23.1 849 20
21 0:32:05 TWOMEY, Pat Eagle AC M60 06:24.9 826 21
22 0:32:21 CASEY, Garrett unatt/Macroom M 06:28.1 902 22
23 0:32:25 SWEENEY, Mary St. Finbarrs AC F50 06:28.9 821 23
24 0:32:37 KIELY, Catherine Gneeveguilla AC F 06:31.3 232 24
25 0:32:44 BYCZEK, Stanislaw Midleton AC M45 06:32.7 843 25
26 0:32:48 FITZGERALD, Tom Kilfinane AC M50 06:33.5 822 26
27 0:32:50 O'CALLAGHAN, David Eagle AC M45 06:33.9 910 27
28 0:33:00 KANSANNIVA, Ritta Civil Service Harriers F50 06:35.9 786 28
29 0:33:04 CRONIN, Denis Mallow AC M45 06:36.7 224 29
30 0:33:17 O'HANLON, Colman Mallow AC M 06:39.3 2 30
31 0:33:23 GUINEY, Jerry Duhallow AC M 06:40.5 780 31
32 0:33:26 HEALY, Pat Mallow AC M 06:41.1 228 32
33 0:33:29 CHOJAN, Matt Midleton AC M 06:41.7 219 33
34 0:33:32 KIRKWOOD, Sheldon Eagle AC M 06:42.3 784 34
35 0:33:33 MORRISSEY, John Donoughmore AC M40 06:42.5 845 35
36 0:33:35 DUNNE, Michael St. Finbarrs AC M60 06:42.9 796 36
37 0:33:37 CHOJAN, Maggie unatt/Cork F 06:43.3 218 37
38 0:33:38 O'RIORDAN, Dan unatt/Newmarket M50 06:43.5 191 38
39 0:33:44 GUINEY, Dan-Joe Duhallow AC M50 06:44.7 837 39
40 0:33:47 O'CONNOR, Mary Riocht AC F40 06:45.3 799 40
41 0:34:05 FOX, Conor Donoughmore AC M 06:48.9 906 41
42 0:34:13 MURRAY, Jimmy Rising Sun AC M60 06:50.5 791 42
43 0:34:23 REEN, Donal Gneeveguilla AC M40 06:52.5 914 43
44 0:34:37 O'CONNELL, Vincent unatt/Kilmallock M 06:55.3 832 44
45 0:34:39 GUINANE, Elaine Eagle AC F 06:55.7 789 45
46 0:34:43 HOLLAND, John Mallow AC M60 06:56.5 234 46
47 0:34:59 CORKERY, Neil unatt/Millstreet M 06:59.7 847 47
48 0:34:59 BUTLER, Grainne Civil Service Harriers F45 06:59.7 787 48
49 0:35:43 BUTLER, Seamus Duhallow AC M40 07:08.4 903 49
50 0:35:51 GUERIN, John Gneeveguilla AC M40 07:10.0 839 50
51 0:35:54 CARROLL, Aoife Mallow AC F 07:10.6 838 51
52 0:35:56 O'KEEFFE, John unatt/Mallow M40 07:11.0 795 52
53 0:35:57 HISTON-DEBARRA, Mary Rising Sun AC F40 07:11.2 792 53
54 0:36:06 BUCKLEY, Mary Donoughmore AC F45 07:13.0 778 54
55 0:36:11 O'HANLON, Susan Donoughmore AC F 07:14.0 844 55
56 0:36:19 BUCKLEY, Tim-Joe Donoughmore AC M60 07:15.6 217 56
57 0:36:21 MURPHY, Caroline Gneeveguilla AC F45 07:16.0 842 57
58 0:36:28 GYVES, Paddy Mallow AC M60 07:17.4 793 58
59 0:36:50 O'SULLIVAN, Dara unatt/Cork M 07:21.8 7 59
60 0:36:56 CONNERY, Con unatt/Kilmallock M 07:23.0 831 60
61 0:36:58 O'KEEFFE, Sean unatt/Kanturk M 07:23.4 231 61
62 0:37:06 COONEY, Tony Ballincollig AC M55 07:25.0 240 62
63 0:37:10 O'LEARY, John Leevale AC M70 07:25.8 790 63
64 0:37:14 DEVINE, Willie Civil Service Harriers M65 07:26.6 788 64
65 0:37:30 O'SHEA, Michael Duhallow AC M50 07:29.8 907 65
66 0:37:41 WALSHE, John East Cork AC M55 07:32.0 102 66
67 0:37:58 TWOHIG, Monica Eagle AC F45 07:35.4 881 67
68 0:37:58 O'CONNOR, Gerry Eagle AC M50 07:35.4 880 68
69 0:38:00 GUINEY, Denise unatt/Newmarket F 07:35.8 779 69
70 0:38:34 WATKINS, Yoshiko Civil Service Harriers F40 07:42.6 785 70
71 0:38:45 MURPHY, Mary St. Finbarrs AC F50 07:44.8 800 71
72 0:39:02 BUCKLEY, Noreen North Cork AC F35 07:48.2 828 72
73 0:39:21 MULLINS, Maria North Cork AC F45 07:52.0 829 73
74 0:39:32 TWOHIG, Juliet Duhallow AC F 07:54.2 835 74
75 0:39:33 MORAN, Maria Duhallow AC F 07:54.4 836 75
76 0:39:52 MURPHY, Aine unatt/Kerry Pike F50 07:58.2 851 76
77 0:39:59 RYAN, Pat unatt/Cork M40 07:59.6 905 77
78 0:40:00 O'KEEFFE, Marie unatt/Kanturk F 07:59.8 904 78
79 0:40:10 CRONIN, Kathleen Mallow AC F45 08:01.8 225 79
80 0:40:12 O'DONOGHUE, Donal unatt/Little Island M40 08:02.2 901 80
81 0:40:32 UNKNOWN, ??? ??? NDB 08:06.2 911 81
82 0:41:46 O'SHEA, Margaret Donoughmore AC F40 08:21.0 223 82
83 0:42:02 BROWNE, Shane Duhallow AC M40 08:24.2 783 83
84 0:42:37 LUCEY, Margaret Donoughmore AC F45 08:31.2 797 84
85 0:43:46 O'SHEA, Meghan unatt/Mallow F 08:45.0 908 85
86 0:43:48 NELLIGAN, Eimear Riocht AC F 08:45.4 827 86
87 0:44:10 MALLON, Colette Riocht AC F40 08:49.8 834 87
88 0:44:22 LINEHAN, Tim unatt/Millstreet M 08:52.2 848 88
89 0:44:26 HOLLAND, Emer Mallow AC F 08:53.0 235 89
90 0:44:32 SHEEHAN, Tommy Mallow AC M55 08:54.2 236 90
91 0:46:13 CREMIN, Denis Gneeveguilla AC M45 09:14.4 227 91
92 0:48:49 MUELLER, Frankie unatt/Newmarket F40 09:45.6 909 92
93 0:48:50 SEXTON, John Duhallow AC M45 09:45.8 825 93
94 0:52:10 MCBRIDE, Anita Donoughmore AC F40 10:25.8 846 94
95 0:52:20 GOLDEN, Gillian unatt/Donoughmore F40 10:27.8 222 95
96 0:52:20 GOLDEN, Sinead unatt/Donoughmore F 10:27.8 221 96
97 0:55:21 SHEEHAN, Lorraine unatt/Donoughmore F 11:04.0 220 97

All proceeds to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association
Results produced by Ballycotton Running Promotions.

Preview of the Newmarket to Kanturk 5 Mile Road Race - Sun 1st May (2pm)

This race has a reputation of being one of the fastest 5 mile courses that there is with a slight fall of ground most of the way. The last time this race was held was in December 2009 when they got 131 entries which was well down on the figure of almost 200 for their previous race. It was supposed to be on again in  December 2010 but was cancelled due to the icy conditions.

It's hard to say how many will turn out this time. With the Marathon and Half Marathon in Limerick, the Half in Bantry and the sheer number of races at the moment, the numbers may be down around 130 again?



Getting there........The hardest part of the race is probably trying to find Newmarket. The easiest route if you are coming from Cork City is probably to head towards Mallow and go left at the roundabout on the main road and head towards Killarney. Just look for signposts for the turn off right for Kanturk.

Once you get to Kanturk, you come to a main junction and the signpost for Newmarket is about as clear as mud! Don't take the left here! You need to go straight ahead. You pass a garage and you should pass the finish point of the race on your right. 5 miles later, you come to Newmarket.

Entries........Entries will be taken at Hourigans Bar , New Street. This is in the middle of the town. Just follow the main road and it's on your right
Details....Newmarket to Kanturk 5 Mile Classic...Sunday May 1st. at 2pm....Entry fee ....... 15 euro...High-Vis Vest to all entrants...Reistration at Hourigans Bar, Newmarket...Prizes: First 10 Men....First 10 Women...Usual category prizes....Further details from Donie Shine 086-8149970
Bus back to Newmarket after race

Course.......You basically start in Newmarket, run the 5 miles to Kanturk and then the organisers provide a bus to take all runners back to Newmarket. Alternatively, you can go for a 5 mile warm down ;o)

As you can see from the profile, there is a gentle downhill incline for most of the race. Should be a fast one.

For a closer look, the route is up on the MapMyRun website.

Preview of the Newmarket to Kanturk 5 Mile Road Race - Sun 19th Dec (2pm)

This race has a reputation of being one of the fastest 5 mile courses that there is with a slight fall of ground most of the way. Last year, they got 131 entries which was well down on the almost 200 entries of 2009.

Getting there........The hardest part of the race is probably trying to find Newmarket!! The easiest route if you are coming from Cork City is probably to head towards Mallow and go left at the roundabout on the main road and head towards Killarney. Just look for signposts for the turn off right for Kanturk.

Once you get to Kanturk, you come to a main junction and the signpost for Newmarket is about as clear as mud! Don't take the left here! You need to go straight ahead. You pass a garage and you should pass the finish point of the race on your right. 5 miles later, you come to Newmarket.

Entries........Entries will be taken at Hourigans Bar , New Street. This is in the middle of the town. As you come into the town, go straight up a slight hill and take the next right. It's there on the left. Entries for the race cost €10. Proceeds go to the Motor Neuron Association. A Fun Walk over the same course will commence at 1.30. Usual Prizes in all categories. Further details from Donie Shine 086-8149970, Ger Murphy 029-60719, Jerry Twomey 086-8050821

 
Course.......You basically start in Newmarket, run the 5 miles to Kanturk. Although this can be a busy road, there is a hard shoulder for a large part of it and the road itself is reasonable wide. After you finish, the organisers provide a bus to take all runners back to Newmarket. Alternatively, you can go for a 5 mile warm down ;o)

As you can see from the map, there is a gentle downhill incline for most of the race. Should be a fast one.

For a closer look, the route is up on the MapMyRun website.
 
Weather....Note that this course is on high ground and is well inland so ice may be a problem. If in doubt, contact the organisers to confirm before you travel.

Results of the Newmarket to Kanturk 5 Mile road race...Sun 20th Dec 2009
It looks as if they got all kinds of weather for this 5 mile road race in North-West Cork. The overall numbers seemed ti have been down on last year........perhaps it was the cold? In spite of the lower turnout, there were plenty of good times posted but none fast enough to break the existing course records and claim the bonus €200 prize.

Here is a race report by John Dunphy with the results below...

Race report by John Dunphy,Eagle A.C...........All roads led to Newmarket for this eagerly awaited Duhallow Ac 5 mile road race that's fast becoming one of the better 5 mile road races on the road race calendar. This course has the reputation of being one of the fastest course's to compete on and I have to agree with that assessment of it. Not only that but it seems to attract some of the best athletes from many counties in Munster and the setting is there for a competitive road race.

The race itself got off to a false start when the whistle was blown but the lead car and a van in front of us failed to move but I'm sure they were taken by surprise and were not ready to move and the front athletes didn't really have anywhere to go. They only got a few yards before stopping and returning to the start line.

We were then greeted by a heavy downpour of snow which lasted for the first half of the race but did not stay on the ground. It melted almost straight away so the surface was still good for running. When the majority of the athletes had finished the race, it began to snow again and became very heavy. So much so that in no time, the place was covered in a blanket of snow and road conditions became very poor for the athletes that decided to run back to Newmarket for an extra 5 miles for their training for the up and coming Mallow 10 race.

The first three athlete's today managed to break sub 25 averaging 4.49.3, 4.53.5 and 4.56.1 per mile. Sergiu Ciobanu of Clonliffe Harriers Dublin City Marathon Irish National Champion 2009 was first man home in 24.07 followed by Cork City Marathon winner 2009 Michael Herlihy in a time of 24.28 with well known Raivis Zakis of West Waterford Ac not to far behind in third place.

Michelle Scott-Murphy of Carraig na bhfear AC took the women's race in an impressive time of 28.11 with Michelle Finn of Duhallow AC second woman home with a solid performance in a time of 29.46 with Mary Dempsey of St Finbarrs Ac 30.56 in third place.

Eagle Ac regular Joe Murphy once again continued his good form after taking second over 50 in the most recent Killarney 5k series with a second place finish in the over 50 category today only 10 seconds separating himself and over 50 winner Philip Withers of Duhallow Ac.

Well done to all at Duhallow Ac and I wish you continued success with this well organised event......John Dunphy, Eagle AC.

Runners returning to Newmarket were welcomed by a blanket of snow.

Joe Murphy and John Dunphy of Eagle AC braving the conditions in shorts!

Results....

DUHALLOW Athletic Club NEWMARKET-KANTURK '5'
Sunday 20 December 2009. 2:00pm
Place Time Name Team Race Age Category min/mile
1 0:24:07 CIOBANU, Sergiu Clonliffe Harriers M 04:49.3 16 1
2 0:24:28 HERLIHY, Michael North Cork AC M 04:53.5 1 2
3 0:24:41 ZAKIS, Raivis West Waterford AC M 04:56.1 66 3
4 0:25:45 O'CONNOR, Tim Riocht AC M 05:08.9 81 4
5 0:26:05 MURPHY, Ed Gneeveguilla AC M 05:12.9 10 5
6 0:26:06 O'LEARY, Ian Dundrum South Dublin AC M40 05:13.1 99 6
7 0:26:11 O'MAHONY, Donnacha East Cork AC M40 05:14.1 15 7
8 0:26:19 SMITH, Danny Ballynonty AC M 05:15.7 57 8
9 0:26:27 LINEHAN, Adrian Duhallow AC M 05:17.3 25 9
10 0:27:00 WAUGH, George Rising Sun AC M 05:23.9 46 10
11 0:27:51 O'BRIEN, Billy Riocht AC M 05:34.1 20 11
12 0:28:00 CUNNINGHAM, Mike Bilboa AC M40 05:35.9 110 12
13 0:28:11 MURPHY-SCOTT, Michelle Carraig na bhFear AC F35 05:38.1 38 13
14 0:28:20 O'SHEA, Patrick Iveragh AC M55 05:39.9 41 14
15 0:28:50 COLLINS, Niall North Cork AC M 05:45.9 86 15
16 0:28:55 KELLEHER, Frances unatt/Millstreet M 05:46.9 125 16
17 0:28:57 O'DONOVAN, Eamonn Rising Sun AC M 05:47.3 47 17
18 0:29:00 MCLOUGHLIN, John unatt/Kanturk M 05:47.9 63 18
19 0:29:27 O'RIORDAN, Niall West Limerick AC M 05:53.3 13 19
20 0:29:36 MURPHY, Humphrey Riocht AC M45 05:55.1 18 20
21 0:29:46 FINN, Michelle Duhallow AC F 05:57.1 78 21
22 0:29:58 O'CALLAGHAN, John Rising Sun AC M45 05:59.5 58 22
23 0:30:15 BARRY, Kenneth unatt/Shanballymore M 06:02.9 73 23
24 0:30:16 HEALY, Tim unatt/Kanturk M45 06:03.1 29 24
25 0:30:29 WITHERS, Philip Duhallow AC M50 06:05.7 36 25
26 0:30:34 BIRMINGHAM, Paudie Mallow AC M 06:06.7 89 26
27 0:30:39 MURPHY, Joe Eagle AC M50 06:07.7 24 27
28 0:30:49 DUNPHY, John Eagle AC M40 06:09.7 60 28
29 0:30:52 O'CALLAGHAN, David Eagle AC M45 06:10.3 108 29
30 0:30:54 MURPHY, Seamus Gneeveguilla AC M40 06:10.7 80 30
31 0:30:56 DEMPSEY, Mary St. Finbarrs AC F45 06:11.1 33 31
32 0:30:59 COSTELLOE, Anna-Marie Gneeveguilla AC F 06:11.7 65 32
33 0:31:05 TOBIN, Maurice Grange-Fermoy AC M60 06:12.9 21 33
34 0:31:18 BARRY, Fergal Gneeveguilla AC M40 06:15.5 11 34
35 0:31:21 MANGAN, Mike Star Of The Laune AC M50 06:16.1 124 35
36 0:31:22 DINEEN, Niall Iveragh AC M 06:16.3 84 36
37 0:31:23 CRONIN, Pat Mallow AC MJ 06:16.5 49 37
38 0:31:25 MCCARTHY, Fergus unatt/Farranfore M 06:16.9 134 38
39 0:31:31 O'SHEA, Ger Iveragh AC M 06:18.1 42 39
40 0:31:33 DALY, Dan unatt/Kiskeam M 06:18.5 72 40
41 0:31:35 BARRETT, Olan Grange-Fermoy AC M 06:18.9 22 41
42 0:32:01 CLANCY, Michael unatt/Castlelyons M 06:24.1 54 42
43 0:32:10 FINN, Carol Duhallow AC F 06:25.9 77 43
44 0:32:16 O'BRIEN, Con unatt/Banteer M55 06:27.1 30 44
45 0:32:21 O'CONNOR, Mary Riocht AC F40 06:28.1 19 45
46 0:32:24 RAHILLY, Patrick St. Finbarrs AC M 06:28.7 26 46
47 0:32:27 CASHMAN, Miriam Duhallow AC F 06:29.3 39 47
48 0:32:30 KELLY, James Liscarroll AC MJ 06:29.9 7 48
49 0:32:40 O'CALLAGHAN, Rachel St. Finbarrs AC F35 06:31.9 91 49
50 0:32:41 MCCARTHY, Jerry Mallow AC M50 06:32.1 101 50
51 0:32:49 COFFEY, Philip Carraig na bhFear AC M 06:33.7 75 51
52 0:32:52 JONES, Daniel unatt/Melin MJ 06:34.3 109 52
53 0:32:55 DALY, Paul Eagle AC M40 06:34.9 114 53
54 0:32:58 ANGLAND, Mattie Gneeveguilla AC M50 06:35.5 31 54
55 0:32:58 SHEEHAN, Mary Grange-Fermoy AC F50 06:35.5 35 55
56 0:33:03 CRONIN, Denis Mallow AC M45 06:36.5 48 56
57 0:33:08 GIBSON, Andy Eagle AC M40 06:37.5 113 57
58 0:33:09 NAGLE, Deirdre unatt/Glanmire F 06:37.7 111 58
59 0:33:26 O'BRIEN, Niall Liscarroll AC MJ 06:41.1 6 59
60 0:33:30 FORREST, Richard unatt/Blarney M 06:41.9 121 60
61 0:33:38 O'DRISCOLL, John Rising Sun AC M50 06:43.5 59 61
62 0:33:46 HEFFERNAN, Maire Liscarroll AC F 06:45.1 40 62
63 0:33:51 MURPHY, Phil Bandon AC M45 06:46.1 37 63
64 0:34:06 BROSNAN, TJ unatt/Newmarket MJ 06:49.1 112 64
65 0:34:09 O'RIORDAN, Pakie West Limerick AC M45 06:49.7 12 65
66 0:34:13 GUINAN, Danny unatt/Newmarket M 06:50.5 96 66
67 0:34:14 KEARNEY, Batt Leevale AC M50 06:50.7 74 67
68 0:34:16 O'DONOVAN, John unatt/Shanballymore M45 06:51.1 82 68
69 0:34:24 WALSHE, John East Cork AC M55 06:52.7 3 69
70 0:34:25 O'RIORDAN, Mark unatt/Croom M 06:52.9 14 70
71 0:34:50 O'CONNELL, John Midleton AC M 06:57.9 130 71
72 0:34:51 BUCKLEY, Aidan Mallow AC M 06:58.1 9 72
73 0:34:52 KIELY, Michael Rising Sun AC M60 06:58.3 34 73
74 0:34:54 GYVES, Paddy Mallow AC M60 06:58.7 95 74
75 0:34:55 O'DONNABHAIN, Donnchadh unatt/Cobh M 06:58.9 120 75
76 0:34:59 MCDERMOTT, Barry unatt/Dromahane M 06:59.7 71 76
77 0:35:04 AHERNE, Brian unatt/Ballinhassig M 07:00.7 132 77
78 0:35:07 CURTIS, Peadar Mallow AC M55 07:01.3 119 78
79 0:35:13 LANGAN, Jim Tullamore Harriers M65 07:02.4 5 79
80 0:35:14 MURPHY, Caroline Gneeveguilla AC F45 07:02.6 116 80
81 0:35:15 O'BRIEN, Jack unatt/Banteer M 07:02.8 55 81
82 0:35:28 O'SHEA, Mick Duhallow AC M45 07:05.4 90 82
83 0:35:45 HIGGINS, Vincent Duhallow AC M45 07:08.8 85 83
84 0:35:47 QUILLIGAN, Kevin Mallow AC M50 07:09.2 43 84
85 0:35:54 TWOMEY, Tadhg Metro-St. Brigids AC M70 07:10.6 23 85
86 0:35:56 O'CONNOR, Diarmuid unatt/Boherbue M 07:11.0 83 86
87 0:36:00 GEANEY, Andrew unatt/Whitechurch M50 07:11.8 100 87
88 0:36:08 MURPHY, Mary St. Finbarrs AC F45 07:13.4 32 88
89 0:36:20 HORGAN, John unatt/Knocknagree M40 07:15.8 70 89
90 0:36:23 BUTLER, Seamus Duhallow AC M40 07:16.4 122 90
91 0:36:32 MURPHY, Tim unatt/Knocknagree M 07:18.2 69 91
92 0:36:58 LINEHAN, Diarmuid unatt/Cork M40 07:23.4 115 92
93 0:36:59 FOLEY, Stephen unatt/Blarney M 07:23.6 105 93
94 0:37:02 QUILLIGAN, Shane Mallow AC M 07:24.2 44 94
95 0:37:08 HAYES, Cormac unatt/Tower M 07:25.4 103 95
96 0:37:09 O'LEARY, Ted West Waterford AC M40 07:25.6 123 96
97 0:37:12 O'DONOGHUE, Donal unatt/Little Island M40 07:26.2 127 97
98 0:37:14 UNKNOWN, NDB 07:26.6 1000 98
99 0:37:17 LAKE, Una unatt/Kanturk F 07:27.2 87 99
100 0:37:23 CARROLL, Aoife Mallow AC F 07:28.4 118 100
101 0:37:30 BREEN, Sarah unatt/Buttevent M 07:29.8 61 101
102 0:37:36 BARRETT, Breeda Gneeveguilla AC F45 07:31.0 76 102
103 0:37:46 TWOHIG, Monica Eagle AC F45 07:33.0 68 103
104 0:37:48 O'CONNOR, Gerry Eagle AC M50 07:33.4 67 104
105 0:37:57 DINEEN, Micheal Gneeveguilla AC M45 07:35.2 52 105
106 0:37:59 DALY, Olan unatt/Kanturk MJ 07:35.6 64 106
107 0:38:01 HEALY, John unatt/Kanturk M 07:36.0 62 107
108 0:38:12 FINN, Mary Millstreet AC F45 07:38.2 79 108
109 0:38:25 MURPHY, Gerard unatt/Newmarket MJ 07:40.8 27 109
110 0:38:34 DALY, Tony St. Abbans AC M60 07:42.6 93 110
111 0:38:50 HARRINGTON, Colm unatt/Glanmire M40 07:45.8 133 111
112 0:38:54 HAYES, Diarmuid unatt/Tower M 07:46.6 104 112
113 0:38:55 FEEHAN, Ted Gneeveguilla AC M65 07:46.8 8 113
114 0:38:55 MULLANE, Michael Duhallow AC M45 07:46.8 28 114
115 0:39:00 O'CONNELL, Pat unatt/Dromahane M40 07:47.8 97 115
116 0:39:03 O'KEEFFE, Sean unatt/Kanturk M 07:48.4 56 116
117 0:39:04 HARVEY, Noreen unatt/Dromahane F35 07:48.6 106 117
118 0:39:12 HARRINGTON-BUCKLEY, Kitty unatt/Inniscarra F45 07:50.2 129 118
119 0:39:14 UI CHONGAILE, Maire Donoughmore AC F50 07:50.6 128 119
120 0:40:26 O'DRISCOLL, Jason unatt/Kanturk M 08:05.0 88 120
121 0:40:33 O'CALLAGHAN, Sharon St. Finbarrs AC F35 08:06.4 92 121
122 0:40:39 O'LEARY, Margaret Gneeveguilla AC F40 08:07.6 117 122
123 0:40:53 WALSH, Anne Ballincollig AC F45 08:10.4 53 123
124 0:41:58 BARRETT, Anne unatt/Dromahane F35 08:23.4 107 124
125 0:42:45 CRONIN, Joseph Mallow AC MJ 08:32.8 50 125
126 0:44:27 SEXTON, John unatt/Rathcoole M45 08:53.2 17 126
127 0:44:29 BROWNE, Shane Duhallow AC M 08:53.6 131 127
128 0:44:30 O'KEEFFE, Marie unatt/Kanturk F 08:53.8 126 128
129 0:45:00 KELLEHER, Frank unatt/Cork M65 08:59.8 94 129
130 0:50:09 O'CONNELL, Ann unatt/Dromahane F35 10:01.6 98 130
131 0:58:12 TOHER, Mary Midleton AC F50 11:38.2 51 131
All proceeds to Marymount Hospice, Cork
Results produced by Ballycotton Running Promotions.

Preview of the Newmarket to Kanturk 5 Mile Road Race - Sun 20th Dec (2pm)
This race has a reputation of being one of the fastest 5 mile courses that there is with a slight fall of ground most of the way. Last year, they got almost 200 entries which goes to show how popular this race is. Considering where it is in North-West Cork, it is likely to attract plenty of runners from Limerick and Kerry as well.

Getting there........The hardest part of the race is probably trying to find Newmarket!! The easiest route if you are coming from Cork City is probably to head towards Mallow and go left at the roundabout on the main road and head towards Killarney. Just look for signposts for the turn off right for Kanturk.
Once you get to Kanturk, you come to a main junction and the signpost for Newmarket is about as clear as mud! Don't take the left here! You need to go straight ahead. You pass a garage and you should pass the finish point of the race on your right. 5 miles later, you come to Newmarket.

Entries........Entries will be taken at Hourigans Bar , New Street. This is in the middle of the town. As you come into the town, go straight up a slight hill and take the next right. It's there on the left. Entries for the race cost €10. Prizes for first 10 Women and Men . Also the usual vets prizes...further details from Donie Shine 086 8149970. The organisers are also offering a prize of €200 for anyone breaking the course record....(The course record ( men ) is 22.53 Mark Hanrahan 2008 and the women's record is held by Michelle Scott 25.54).

Course.......You basically start in Newmarket, run the 5 miles to Kanturk and then the organisers provide a bus to take all runners back to Newmarket. Alternatively, you can go for a 5 mile warm down ;o)
As you can see from the map, there is a gentle downhill incline for most of the race. Should be a fast one.

For a closer look, the route is up on the MapMyRun website.

Results of the Newmarket to Kanturk 5 Mile Road Race - Sun 21st Dec 2008

The last time this race was held was on a hot Summer afternoon in July 2007 when it attracted 102 runners. The decision to move it back to near Christmas would appear to have been the correct one as this time they got 190 entries, a huge increase. The race certainly seemed to have lived up to it's reputation as a 'fast course' with the first 32 runners breaking the 30 minute mark.

Photos.....Paudie Birmingham has a set of photos of the race up on his photo gallery website. You can see them HERE and they show the area near the finish line in Kanturk. If you would like higher resolution copies, send me an e-mail and I'll pass on your mail on to Paudie (my e-mail address is shown at the botton of the menu bar on the right).

Results.......These are the provisional results subject to correction.

Duhallow AC - NEWMARKET to KANTURK '5' Sunday 21 December 2008.
Provisional Results for All Competitors in finish order.
Place Time Name Team Race Age Category min/mile
1 0:22:53 HANRAHAN, Mark Leevale AC M 04:34.5 667 1
2 0:23:22 CHESSER, Rory Ennis Track Club M 04:40.3 850 2
3 0:23:35 BRALITIS, Sandis West Waterford AC M 04:42.9 728 3
4 0:24:04 MURPHY, Craig Togher AC M 04:48.7 668 4
5 0:25:04 HERLIHY, Michael North Cork AC M 05:00.7 742 5
6 0:25:09 ZAKIS, Raivis West Waterford AC M 05:01.7 729 6
7 0:25:12 DOWNES, John Donore Harriers M40 05:02.3 644 7
8 0:25:46 O'CONNOR, Tim Riocht AC M 05:09.1 787 8
9 0:26:09 O'MAHONY, Donnacha East Cork AC M40 05:13.7 673 9
10 0:26:20 SMITH, Danny Ballynonty AC M 05:15.9 672 10
11 0:26:42 FITZGERALD, Arthur Farranfore-Maine Valley AC M 05:20.3 866 11
12 0:27:04 COFFEY, Donal Millstreet AC M 05:24.7 677 12
13 0:27:34 WAUGH, George Rising Sun AC M 05:30.7 654 13
14 0:27:42 LINEHAN, Adrian Boherbue M 05:32.3 862 14
15 0:27:48 DE BURCA, Cosmas Rising Sun AC M 05:33.5 656 15
16 0:27:53 MURPHY, Ed Gneeveguilla AC M 05:34.5 797 16
17 0:27:54 O'SHEA, Patrick Iveragh AC M55 05:34.7 707 17
18 0:27:57 O'BRIEN, Billy Riocht AC M 05:35.3 686 18
19 0:28:14 MURPHY-SCOTT, Michelle Carraig na bhFear AC F35 05:38.7 709 19
20 0:28:22 MANGAN, Simon Gneeveguilla AC M 05:40.3 763 20
21 0:28:23 O'SULLIVAN, Niamh Riocht AC F 05:40.5 710 21
22 0:28:30 O'SHEA, Michael Iveragh AC M45 05:41.9 706 22
23 0:28:32 BARRETT, John Gneeveguilla AC M40 05:42.3 689 23
24 0:28:38 SLATTERY, Liam Mallow AC M 05:43.5 683 24
25 0:28:51 MURPHY, Humphrey Riocht AC M45 05:46.1 651 25
26 0:29:23 WITHERS, Philip Duhallow AC M50 05:52.5 648 26
27 0:29:25 O'KEEFFE, Derek Eagle AC M 05:52.9 865 27
28 0:29:40 LISTTON, Jonathan Gneeveguilla AC M 05:55.9 762 28
29 0:29:42 MARTIN, Lar Clonmel AC M 05:56.3 658 29
30 0:29:44 CARROLL, Denis Eagle AC M45 05:56.7 720 30
31 0:29:54 BARRY, Finbarr Gneeveguilla AC M 05:58.7 798 31
32 0:29:59 MANNIX, Anthony Duhallow AC MJ 05:59.7 769 32
33 0:30:01 FITZGERALD, Tom West Limerick AC M45 06:00.1 719 33
34 0:30:06 FINN, Michelle Duhallow AC F 06:01.1 789 34
35 0:30:07 BURKE, Darren Whitechurch M 06:01.3 687 35
36 0:30:14 SHEEHAN, Thomas Bandon AC M40 06:02.7 697 36
37 0:30:16 VAUGHAN, Donal Rising Sun AC M40 06:03.1 784 37
38 0:30:22 BUCKLEY, Liam Broadford M 06:04.3 695 38
39 0:30:32 O'DRISCOLL, John Rising Sun AC M50 06:06.3 655 39
40 0:30:33 SWEENEY, Mary St. Finbarrs AC F45 06:06.5 671 40
41 0:30:49 DALY, Tom Mallow AC M 06:09.7 747 42
42 0:30:53 DUNPHY, John Midleton AC M 06:10.5 676 43
43 0:30:56 JOY, Brendan Gneeveguilla AC MJ 06:11.1 858 44
44 0:30:57 DE BARRA, Gearoid North Cork AC M40 06:11.3 659 45
45 0:31:02 HAYES, Shane Mallow AC M 06:12.3 745 46
46 0:31:07 RELIHAN, Gary Eagle AC M 06:13.3 792 47
47 0:31:15 BREEN, Pat Waterford AC M 06:14.9 796 48
48 0:31:27 MCDONNELL, Edward Mallow AC M 06:17.3 853 49
49 0:31:40 O'SULLIVAN, Sean Midleton AC M 06:19.9 739 50
50 0:31:43 COSTELLOE, Anna-Marie Gneeveguilla AC F 06:20.5 652 51
51 0:31:46 MCGRATH, Mike Eagle AC M45 06:21.1 711 52
52 0:31:52 HOUGH, Joan Midleton AC F50 06:22.3 734 53
53 0:31:55 BICKERDIKE, Andrea Leevale AC FJ 06:22.9 738 54
54 0:31:56 BIRMINGHAM, Paudie Mallow AC M 06:23.1 701 55
55 0:31:58 DOWNES, Henry Milford M40 06:23.5 682 56
56 0:32:00 RYAN, James Blarney M40 06:23.9 805 57
57 0:32:25 LYONS, Dave Mallow AC M 06:28.9 746 58
58 0:32:28 MURPHY, Joe Eagle AC M50 06:29.5 712 59
59 0:32:30 DUCHNICZ, Adam Midleton AC M 06:29.9 649 60
60 0:32:36 BUCKLEY, Tim-Joe Donoughmore AC M55 06:31.1 770 61
61 0:32:37 COTTER, Paul Eagle AC M50 06:31.3 713 62
62 0:32:38 BURKE, Marion St. Marys AC F35 06:31.5 768 63
63 0:33:05 HANNON, Blaithin St. Finbarrs AC F35 06:36.9 733 64
64 0:33:10 CRONIN, Denis Mallow AC M45 06:37.9 756 65
65 0:33:12 CRONIN, Paul Charleville M 06:38.3 702 66
66 0:33:15 NAGLE, Roger Mallow AC M 06:38.9 855 67
67 0:33:16 KEARNEY, Oliver Duhallow AC M50 06:39.1 783 68
68 0:33:31 ENNIS, Michael Grange-Fermoy AC M40 06:42.1 674 69
69 0:33:35 HEALY, Michael Duhallow AC MJ 06:42.9 661 70
70 0:33:37 SHEEHAN, Mary Grange-Fermoy AC F50 06:43.3 716 71
71 0:33:38 MORAN, Dermot St. Marys AC M50 06:43.5 793 72
72 0:33:50 HOLLAND, John Mallow AC M60 06:45.9 755 73
73 0:33:52 FINN, Carol Duhallow AC F 06:46.3 788 74
74 0:33:56 WALSHE, John East Cork AC M55 06:47.1 645 75
75 0:33:58 FORREST, Richard Blarney M 06:47.5 870 76
76 0:33:59 O'CONNOR, Mary Riocht AC F40 06:47.7 754 77
77 0:34:02 GYVES, Paddy Mallow AC M60 06:48.3 740 78
78 0:34:03 O'CONNELL, John Cork M 06:48.5 861 79
79 0:34:04 TAPWELL, Nick Millstreet M 06:48.7 772 80
80 0:34:04 HEALY, Tim Kanturk M 06:48.7 863 81
81 0:34:09 O'SHEA, Mick Duhallow AC M45 06:49.7 717 82
82 0:34:35 CUDDIHY, Tom Macroom M 06:54.9 741 83
83 0:34:35 BUTLER, Seamus Duhallow AC M 06:54.9 781 84
84 0:34:37 GAFFNEY, Robert Mallow AC M 06:55.3 722 85
85 0:34:41 O'KEEFFE, James Duhallow AC M 06:56.1 808 86
86 0:34:42 MANGAN, Ann Star Of The Laune AC F40 06:56.3 812 87
87 0:34:43 QUILLIGAN, Kevin Mallow AC M50 06:56.5 761 88
88 0:34:48 MURPHY, Mary St. Finbarrs AC F45 06:57.5 670 89
89 0:34:52 GEANEY, Andrew Whitechurch M50 06:58.3 871 90
90 0:34:56 BYRD, Charlie Cork M40 06:59.1 799 91
91 0:34:57 CRONIN, Patrick Mallow MJ 06:59.3 757 92
92 0:35:06 NAGLE, Damien Blarney M40 07:01.1 806 93
93 0:35:10 BUCKLEY, Aidan Mallow AC M 07:01.9 662 94
94 0:35:12 MURPHY, Caroline Gneeveguilla AC F40 07:02.3 715 95
95 0:35:18 FITZPATRICK, Paul Duhallow AC M 07:03.4 809 96
96 0:35:19 O'KEEFFE, Rory Newmarket MJ 07:03.6 807 97
97 0:35:22 O'MAHONY, Pat Cork M 07:04.2 708 98
98 0:35:25 MURPHY, Ciaran Duhallow AC M 07:04.8 777 99
99 0:35:25 HOOTOL, Richard Duhallow AC M 07:04.8 779 100
100 0:35:26 MURPHY, Michael Dunboyne AC MJ 07:05.0 766 101
101 0:35:27 O'MAHONY, Eamonn Cork M 07:05.2 848 102
102 0:35:32 BRADY, John Charleville M50 07:06.2 735 103
103 0:35:37 O'FARRELL, Geariod Duhallow AC M 07:07.2 773 104
104 0:35:41 BUCKLEY, Mary Donoughmore AC F40 07:08.0 721 105
105 0:35:42 MCCARTHY, Danny Midleton AC M55 07:08.2 776 106
106 0:35:47 WALSH, Anthony Cork M45 07:09.2 699 107
107 0:35:58 HERLIHY, Diarmuid Cork M 07:11.4 691 108
108 0:35:59 BURKE, Darren Whitechurch M 07:11.6 687 109
109 0:36:00 COONEY, Tony Ballincollig AC M50 07:11.8 804 110
110 0:36:09 O'BRIEN, Jack Banteer M 07:13.6 759 111
111 0:36:16 LANGAN, Jim Tullamore Harriers M65 07:15.0 657 112
112 0:36:17 FINN, Mary Millstreet AC F45 07:15.2 790 113
113 0:36:21 MURPHY, Aine Blarney F45 07:16.0 751 114
114 0:36:24 CREMIN, Denis Gneeveguilla AC M45 07:16.6 688 115
115 0:36:26 TWOMEY, Tadhg Metro-St. Brigids AC M70 07:17.0 724 116
116 0:36:36 O'CALLAGHAN, Aidan Cork M 07:19.0 847 117
117 0:36:45 CURTIS, Peadar Mallow AC M50 07:20.8 726 118
118 0:36:46 NYHAN, Finola Cork F 07:21.0 872 119
119 0:36:49 HEALY, Brian Midleton AC M45 07:21.6 873 120
120 0:36:51 ENNIS, Joan Grange-Fermoy AC F40 07:22.0 675 121
121 0:36:52 O'MAHONY, John Cork M65 07:22.2 700 122
122 0:36:56 SISK, Bernard Cork M60 07:23.0 698 123
123 0:36:59 O'CONNELL, Mary Gneeveguilla AC F35 07:23.6 744 124
124 0:37:01 DINEEN, Micheal Gneeveguilla AC M45 07:24.0 678 125
125 0:37:05 BUCKLEY, Sinead Coachford F 07:24.8 650 126
126 0:37:11 O'KEEFFE, Sean Cork M 07:26.0 760 127
127 0:37:12 HAYES, Diarmuid Blarney M 07:26.2 857 128
128 0:37:13 FEEHAN, Ted Gneeveguilla AC M65 07:26.4 727 129
129 0:37:14 TWOHIG, Monica Eagle AC F45 07:26.6 749 130
130 0:37:16 O'CONNOR, Gerry Eagle AC M50 07:27.0 750 131
131 0:37:31 CLEARY, Pat Tralee M55 07:30.0 665 132
132 0:37:44 MADDEN, David Duhallow AC M 07:32.6 778 133
133 0:37:49 WEBB, George Rising Sun AC M65 07:33.6 660 134
134 0:38:06 O'CONNOR, Noeleen Gneeveguilla AC F 07:37.0 753 135
135 0:38:08 MCCARTHY, Michael West Waterford AC M50 07:37.4 803 136
136 0:38:22 O'DONOGHUE, Elaine Riverstick-Kinsale AC F 07:40.2 859 137
137 0:38:31 MOYNIHAN, Donnacha Duhallow AC M 07:42.0 794 138
138 0:38:33 NAGLE, Dan Mallow AC M60 07:42.4 725 139
139 0:38:37 GAFFNEY, Peter Mallow AC M65 07:43.2 723 140
140 0:38:43 KEARNEY, Batt Leevale AC M50 07:44.4 666 141
141 0:38:44 CREMIN, Eileen Dromina F40 07:44.6 680 142
142 0:38:46 TWOMEY, Linda Dromina F 07:45.0 758 143
143 0:38:50 BROWNE, Norma Mallow F 07:45.8 694 144
144 0:38:51 FITZGERALD, Kieran Duhallow AC M 07:46.0 801 145
145 0:38:57 MCDONNELL, Lynda Mallow AC F35 07:47.2 854 146
146 0:38:59 MURPHY, Denis Dunboyne AC M50 07:47.6 767 147
147 0:39:03 FITZGERALD, Maura Farranfore-Maine Valley AC FJ 07:48.4 867 148
148 0:39:11 O'LEARY, Margaret Gneeveguilla AC F35 07:50.0 737 149
149 0:39:22 MOYNIHAN, Noelell Duhallow AC F 07:52.2 795 150
150 0:39:27 GUINEY, Dan Duhallow AC M 07:53.2 696 151
151 0:39:33 SWEENEY, Niamh Cork F 07:54.4 851 152
152 0:39:34 BUCKLEY, Elaine Cork F 07:54.6 852 153
153 0:39:44 BUCKLEY, Kitty Inniscarra F40 07:56.6 718 154
154 0:39:45 BUCKLEY, Frances Cork F45 07:56.8 752 155
155 0:39:55 O'KEEFFE, Sean Duhallow AC M 07:58.8 786 156
156 0:40:08 CUFFE, Pat Gneeveguilla AC M 08:01.4 856 157
157 0:40:09 FITZGERALD, Olivia Gneeveguilla AC F 08:01.6 736 158
158 0:40:11 MANNIX, John Kanturk M40 08:02.0 864 159
159 0:40:24 BUCKLEY, Aidan Eagle AC M40 08:04.6 748 160
160 0:40:30 HAYES, Kieran Newmarket M 08:05.8 663 161
161 0:41:01 SPILLANE, James Duhallow AC M 08:12.0 782 162
162 0:41:02 O'NEILL, John-Paul Cork M 08:12.2 664 163
163 0:41:08 MURPHY, Daniel Dunboyne AC MJ 08:13.4 765 164
164 0:41:35 O'CONNOR, Pat Dromahane M40 08:18.8 791 165
165 0:41:36 HAYES, Brendan Ringaskiddy M55 08:19.0 732 166
166 0:41:54 CULLINANE, Eileen Riocht AC F45 08:22.6 653 167
167 0:42:23 O'REGAN, Patrick Charleville M60 08:28.4 681 168
168 0:42:27 O'MAHONY, Donal Cork M55 08:29.2 684 169
169 0:42:46 DINEEN, Grainne Gneeveguilla AC FJ 08:33.0 679 170
170 0:42:48 HAYES, Ann Carrigaline F50 08:33.4 731 171
171 0:42:50 GUINEY, Eileen Cork F 08:33.8 869 172
172 0:42:52 FEEHAN, Nora Newmarket F 08:34.2 868 173
173 0:42:53 HARRINGTON, Norma Grange-Fermoy AC F 08:34.4 802 174
174 0:42:54 CRONIN, Brian Charleville M 08:34.6 703 175
175 0:42:55 FLYNN, Nora Gneeveguilla AC F40 08:34.8 743 176
176 0:43:12 MCKENSIE, Hugh Killarney M 08:38.2 764 177
177 0:43:24 FRAWLEY, Edel Dromahane F 08:40.6 693 178
178 0:43:36 WOOD, Aileen Charleville F 08:43.0 704 179
179 0:43:40 MAHER, Sharon Rising Sun AC F35 08:43.8 785 180
180 0:46:27 MCCARTHY, Joan Midleton AC F50 09:17.2 775 181
181 0:48:47 BYRD, Tom Cork M50 09:45.2 800 182
182 0:48:50 BROWNE, Shane Duhallow AC M 09:45.8 811 183
183 0:49:21 HOOOL, Mary Duhallow AC F 09:52.0 780 184
184 0:49:26 BUCKLEY, Stephen Duhallow AC MJ 09:53.0 810 185
185 0:49:27 O'FARRELL, Gerard Duhallow AC M 09:53.2 774 186
186 0:49:48 WOOD, Ben Charleville M 09:57.4 705 187
187 0:49:52 COLEMAN, Eileen Doneraile F 09:58.2 730 188
188 0:52:13 TOHER, Mary Midleton AC F50 10:26.4 669 189
189 0:54:11 O'SULLIVAN, Joan Gneeveguilla AC F50 10:50.0 714 190
WHEELCHAIR: FORDE, Jerry Blarney-Inniscarra AC M55 32:50
All proceeds to St. Joseph's Foundation, Charleville
Results produced by Ballycotton Running Promotions.

(...with thanks to John Walshe of Ballycotton Running Promotions for the above results)

Preview of the Newmarket to Kanturk 5 Mile Road Race - Sun 21st Dec (1:30pm)

The last time this race was held was back in July 2007 so it has now moved back this year to it's more traditional spot around Christmas. It has a reputation of being one of the fastest 5 mile courses that there is with a slight fall of ground most of the way.

Getting there........The hardest part of the race is probably trying to find Newmarket!! The easiest route if you are coming from Cork City is probably to head towards Mallow and go left at the roundabout on the main road and head towards Killarney. Just look for signposts for the turn off right for Kanturk.

Once you get to Kanturk, you come to a main junction and the signpost for Newmarket is about as clear as mud! Don't take the left here! You need to go straight ahead. You pass a garage and you should pass the finish point of the race on your right. 5 miles later, you come to Newmarket.

Entries........Entries will be taken at Hourigans Bar , New Street. This is in the middle of the town. As you come into the town, go straight up a slight hill and take the next right. It's there on the left. Entries for the race cost €10.

Duhallow Athletic Club are holding their 5 mile Road Race on Sun. Dec. 21st , starting at 1.30 pm .This is a very fast course, possible the 2nd fastest 5 Mile route in Co.Cork after Kinsale. Prizes for 1st 10 Men and Women , 1st,2nd and 3rd, in all age categories . Fun Walk and juvenile events also. €5,000 in prizes . Official Starter : Connor Counihan, Cork Senior Football Manager. Contact Donie Shine 086 8149970 or Ger Murphy 029 60719 for more details. All Proceeds to St. Josephs Foundation, Charleville

The course record ( men ) is 22.57 Noel Berkley 2002 and the women's record is held by Michelle Scott 25.54 . Race starts at 1.30 and Walk will start at 1.00...Official starter will be Mr. Conor Counihan, manager of Cork Senior Football team.

Course.......You basically start in Newmarket, run the 5 miles to Kanturk and then the organisers provide a bus to take all runners back to Newmarket. Alternatively, you can go for a 5 mile warm down ;o)

As you can see from the map, there is a gentle downhill incline for most of the race. Should be a fast one.

For a closer look, the route is up on the MapMyRun website.