Results of the Passage West Community 10k road race...Fri 24th Apr 2015

A total of 177 runners turned out for this years Passage West Community 10k road race. The weather conditions were more or less ideal and a huge contrast to the downpour in 2014.

1 OWEN CASEY        Leevale    M    MO    163    35:21
2 JAMES SLOWEY    ST FINBARRS    MO    181    38:21
3 DARA O'SULLIVAN            MO    54    39:54
28 Laura O'CALLAGHAN            FO    29    45:23
32 RACHAEL O CALLAGHAN        FO    150    45:28
56 Eileen O SULLIVAN            FO    195    48:52

The full results can be seen on the race website HERE

Photos...Updated Mon 27th @2pm
1) Derek Costello of Eagle AC has a gallery of photos HERE 
2) Kieran Minihane has a gallery of photos HERE 
3) Passage West GAA have a gallery of photos HERE 
4) Kelly McEveney has a gallery HERE

Proceeds from this years race will go towards the Cork City Hospitals Children's Club. During the year, they bring sick and deserving children from CUH, Mercy Hospital, St. Gabriel's and the Cork Deaf Association on numerous trips, as well as hosting many fun and exciting events.

Race launch for the Passage West Community 10k road race...

The Passage West Community 10k road race is coming up next Friday the 24th of April at 7:30pm.

There was a race recently at the local EuroSpar in the town and as you can see from the photo, numerous clubs within the town are helping out with this community event.

Proceeds from this years race go towards the Cork City Hospitals Children's Club. During the year, they bring sick and deserving children from CUH, Mercy Hospital, St. Gabriel's and the Cork Deaf Association on numerous trips, as well as hosting many fun and exciting events.

To enter and for more info, go to the race website... http://passagewest10k.wordpress.com/

Preview...A full preview of the 10 km course can be seen HERE

More info in this earlier post.

Notice...Passage West Community 10k road race - Fri 24th Apr 2015

The Passage West Community 10k road race was first held in 2013 and is on this year on Friday the 24th of April at 7:30pm.

Located to the south-east of Cork City and just a 10 minute drive from the South-Ring road, this 10k race is in close proximity to a lot of people...

The course itself takes in waterfront walkways and some country roads to the west of the town. It certainly isn't an easy course and it can be split into two halves. The first 3.5 miles are pretty flat while there are some 'nice' hills in the second half ;o)

The course was measured by Jones Counter and it has an Athletics Ireland licence.

The local GAA club are offering their facilities for registrations, changing area, showers, post race refreshments and prize giving. Supervised car parks are available at the GAA grounds and the Soccer club.

Proceeds from this years race go towards the Cork City Hospitals Children's Club. During the year, they bring sick and deserving children from CUH, Mercy Hospital, St. Gabriel's and the Cork Deaf Association on numerous trips, as well as hosting many fun and exciting events.

To enter and for more info, go to the race website... http://passagewest10k.wordpress.com/

Preview...A full preview of the 10 km course can be seen HERE

Passage West 10k organisers present cheque to the Cork City Hospital's Children's Club

The Passage West 10K Race committee presents a cheque for €2,000 to the Cork City Hospital's Children's Club - pictured are Frances McEveney, Mark Meaney (CUH), Noreen Corkery, Lorraine O'Sullivan, Andrew Harrington(CUH), Linda Wixted, Paddy Carroll, Wayne Atkinson and Austin O'Connor(committee chairman) Leevale AC could not make the presentation night due to other commitments. The organisers would also like to thank all those who took part in the race last April. Their participation despite the torrential rain on the night made this donation possible. Picture: Joe Madden

Results of the Passage West Community 10k road race...Fri 25th Apr 2014

The weather conditions for this particular race can only be described as pretty awful. After being fry for most of the day, the rain started around 6:30pm and was in pelting down in time for the race. Full credit to the 162 hardy souls that took part in the race and helped raise funds for the Cork City Hospitals Childrens Club. Looking through the photos, it's obvious that a small army of volunteers from the local community were also standing out in the driving rain for the duration of the race so full credit to them as well. It's just such a pity that after all the months of preparation and work for this race, the weather should end up being so bad. Fingers crossed for next year!

1    John Meade    St Finbarrs    O30    34:49
2    Alex O'Shea    St Finbarrs    O40    35:01
3    Cornelius Marshall    St Finbarrs    O30    35:59
13    Deirdre Nagle    Eagle AC        41:24
22    Anna Doris    Midleton AC    43:14
40    Elaine Guinane    Eagle AC    O30    46:32

The full results can be seen HERE

Local volunteers helping out at the finish line

Photos...(Updated Sat 26th @10pm)
1) Kieran Minihane has 141 photos HERE 
2) Derek Costello has a gallery of 147 photos HERE 
3) Another small gallery and a video of the start from the organisers HERE 
4) Kelly McEveney has a number of photos HERE

(Photos in post courtesy of Kieran Minihane)

Launch of the Passage West Community 10k road race

The Passage West Community 10k road race is coming up on Friday the 25th of April 2014. The organisers had the official launch of the race recently with the various sporting group in the town.

From the organisers....Thanks to all of the groups from Passage West for sending representatives from their clubs along to our launch night last Monday. Being a community event, it's great to see all of the support and help being provided. Thanks also to the gang from the 'Cork City Hospitals Children's Club' who came along and explained all about what their charity does, the kids and families they work with and the costs of running such a great service. Hopefully we will raise as much money as possible on the night to help them out a little.

The race in 2013 helped raise funds for Katies Wish to Walk. One year on, you can what progress the little toddler has made here...http://youtu.be/ibvQ7WL-OwQ

More info about the upcoming Passage West 10k can be seen in this earlier post.

Race notice...Passage West Community 10k road race - Fri 25th Apr 2014

Following the success of the inaugural 10k race in Passage West last year, various clubs and organisations in the town have come together again to organise a 10 km race for the 25th of April 2014.

Located to the south-east of Cork City and just a 10 minute drive from the South-Ring road, this 10k race is in close proximity to a lot of people...

The course itself takes in waterfront walkways and some country roads to the west of the town. It certainly isn't an easy course and it can be split into two halves. The first 3.5 miles are pretty flat while there are some 'nice' hills in the second half ;o)

This is a proper road race in every sense of the word. Leevale AC have been involved in getting the course measured properly by Jones Counter. It also has an Athletics Ireland licence.

The local GAA club are offering their facilities for registrations, changing area, showers, post race refreshments and prize giving. Supervised car parks are available at the GAA grounds and the Soccer club.

Proceeds from this years race go towards the Cork City Hospitals Children's Club. During the year, they bring sick and deserving children from CUH, Mercy Hospital, St. Gabriel's and the Cork Deaf Association on numerous trips, as well as hosting many fun and exciting events.

Preview...A full preview of the 10 km course can be seen HERE

Results of the Passage West Community 10 km road race...Fri 17th May 2013

This was a brand new race on the calendar and 200 people turned out for it. Considering that this was one of four local races in a space of four days, it was great to see so many people turn out for this race which raised much needed funds for a good cause.

Position #    Time    Name    Category    Club
1    33:53    John Meade    S    St Finbarrs
2    34:08    Michael Harty    O30    East Cork
3    34:57    Michael Dullea    O30   
15    41:17    Sineád Paley    O40    St Finbarrs   
28    43:07    Ann Marie Healy    O40     St Finbarrs
55    46:26    Rachel O'Callaghan    O30    Fitnessworx

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos.......(Updated Mon 20th @9am)
1) Mick Dooley has a small number HERE
2) Damien Quirke has a gallery HERE 
3) Martin Collins has a gallery HERE

Comments? Did you do this race? Any feedback? .........and what about the 'hills'! ;o)

Race report from Mick Dooley of the Cork BHAA.......
Took part in tonight's race in Passage, it was a very enjoyable event with a great turnout, think about 400 hundred in total made up of 250 entries in the 10k run and 200 hundred taking part in the 5k walk. Many of the 300 may not have run but paid the fee anyhow, think about 200 finishers in the 10k.

In relation to the 10k event, it was certainly a very challenging course. The first 3 miles were fast and flat along the seafront and after that, a never ending 2.5 miles uphill to finish with a downhill to the finish. The 10k was won by John Meade in a time of 33-50 and the ladies race won by Sinead Paley ahead of Ann Marie Healy.

After the race Kate Lonergan's Dad spoke about the progress Kate was having after a series of operations and was emotional when he saw 4 year old Katie take her first steps during the week with the help on an aid. John Lonergan, a Tipperary man living in Piltown Co Kilkenny was over come by the hugh local support for his daughter and praised the people that traveled from Tipperary and Kilkenny and indeed some people from England also. Johns sister Ann Quaid now living in Passage West is the family link in Cork and was delighted  to see her friend Francis Mc Elhinney a juvenile coach in Passage West club put together such a wonderful event. Francis thanked all the community and clubs for the support they had given. Race winner John Meade spoke afterwards of his appreciation and all he more the privilege it was for us to be able to run, and support the cause for Katie Lonergan.

Like any event the the after race party is very important and this one  did not disappoint........drink energy bar and bananas at the finish and then back to the club house for an abundance of fresh made sandwiches and home baking ,presentation of prizes and a lively session of live music, top marks I'd say.

(Photo courtesy of Damien Quirke)

Preview of the Passage West 10 km road race...Fri 17th May 2013

Just a reminder that this brand new road race is coming up on Friday, the 17th of May 2013...

The course itself takes in waterfront walkways and some country roads to the west of the town. It certainly isn't an easy course and it can be split into two halves. The first 3.5 miles are pretty flat while there are some 'nice' hills in the second half ;o)

This is a proper road race in every sense of the word. Leevale AC have been involved in getting the course measured properly by Jones Counter. It also has an Athletics Ireland licence.

The local GAA club are offering their facilities for registrations, changing area, showers, post race refreshments and prize giving. Supervised car parks are available at the GAA grounds and the Soccer club.

Proceeds from this race go to Katie's Wish to Walk. I'd ask you to spare a few minutes and visit that website. It would be great if you could come along on the night and support the efforts for this special little girl........Friday, 17th May @7:30pm.

Please note that the race starts 1.2 miles from the registration point. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get there.

Course Preview...A full preview of the race course with directions and photos can be seen HERE

Race notice...Pasage West Community 10k road race - Fri 17th May 2013

This is a brand new road race on the calendar! The Passage West Community 10k road race is coming up on Friday, the 17th of May 2013...

This is on the day after the Fota Cheetah Run so if you didn't manage to get into it, this one might be of interest.

Located to the south-east of Cork City and just a 10 minute drive from the South-Ring road, this 10k race is in close proximity to a lot of people...

The course itself takes in waterfront walkways and some country roads to the west of the town. It certainly isn't an easy course and it can be split into two halves. The first 3.5 miles are pretty flat while there are some 'nice' hills in the second half ;o)

This is a proper road race in every sense of the word. Leevale AC have been involved in getting the course measured properly by Jones Counter. It also has an athletics Ireland licence.

The local GAA club are offering their facilities for registrations, changing area, showers, post race refreshments and prize giving. Supervised car parks are available at the GAA grounds and the Soccer club.

Proceeds from this race go to Katie's Wish to Walk. I'd ask you to spare a few minutes and visit that website. It would be great if you could come along on the night and support the efforts for this special little girl........Friday, 17th May @7:30pm.

More details closer to the date.