This low key 4 miler race took place in Meelin in NW Cork on Sunday the 9th of June 2019.
1 Robert Purcell Gneeveguilla 22:58 SM 649
2 Patrick Roche Carrick on Suir 23:34 SM 370
3 Aaron O'Keeffe Duhallow AC 24:12 SM 686
6 Lisa Hegarty Leevale 25:38 SF 679
18 Denise Quilter Millstreet AC 28:32 SF 756
23 Caroline O'Sullivan Banteer 29:06 SF 367
Results
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Notice : Belle of Ballincollig 5k - Thurs 13th June 2019
This 5k race is coming up in the town of Ballincollig on Thursday the 13th of June 2019 and should be of interest to a lot of people.
Entries will be taken in the Ballincollig GAA Club from 6:30pm on the evening with the race starting at 8pm. Refreshments and prizes afterwards in the GAA Pavilion.
Entries... You can also enter online HERE
From the organisers....
“ Thursday 13th June sees the running of the 7th Annual
5K Village Run as part of the Belle of Ballincollig Festival.
The Race begins at the GAA Club and the route is around the northern part of the town. This year on-line registration is available as well as registration in the Club from 6 30 pm on the night . In addition Chip Timing will make this one of the most professionally organised events in County Cork this year. “
Route in Ballincollig....
Preview.....A full preview of the course with photos can be seen HERE
You can also click on the map below for a closer look of the route...
Entries will be taken in the Ballincollig GAA Club from 6:30pm on the evening with the race starting at 8pm. Refreshments and prizes afterwards in the GAA Pavilion.
Entries... You can also enter online HERE
From the organisers....
“ Thursday 13th June sees the running of the 7th Annual
5K Village Run as part of the Belle of Ballincollig Festival.
The Race begins at the GAA Club and the route is around the northern part of the town. This year on-line registration is available as well as registration in the Club from 6 30 pm on the night . In addition Chip Timing will make this one of the most professionally organised events in County Cork this year. “
Route in Ballincollig....
Preview.....A full preview of the course with photos can be seen HERE
You can also click on the map below for a closer look of the route...
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Results of the Grant Thornton 5k in Cork City - Wed 12th June 2019
1 Liam BRADY PUNCH Consulting Engineers M INDV 834 15:06
2 Kevin O'BRIEN Avery Dennison M INDV 281 15:40
3 John MEADE FehilyTimoney&Co M INDV 513 15:53
16 Dymphna RYAN AIB F INDV 237 18:16
17 Aisling BYRNE O'Mahony Pike F INDV 800 18:22
21 Sorcha KEARNEY FehilyTimoney&Co Fehily F INDV 515 18:33
Results
2 Kevin O'BRIEN Avery Dennison M INDV 281 15:40
3 John MEADE FehilyTimoney&Co M INDV 513 15:53
16 Dymphna RYAN AIB F INDV 237 18:16
17 Aisling BYRNE O'Mahony Pike F INDV 800 18:22
21 Sorcha KEARNEY FehilyTimoney&Co Fehily F INDV 515 18:33
Results
Monday, June 10, 2019
Mallow AC Summer Programme for 18-24 years olds
From Mallow AC...Mallow Athletic Club are launching a new Summer programme for 18 to 24 year olds who are back in Mallow for the summer.
This initiative is open to all fitness levels whether you want to get fitter, get faster or just give it a try for a few months.
If you know someone or you are interested please refer to the posters below for more information and contact details.
Enjoy the summer!
Clive Aherne
Club chairman
Website - https://mallowac.ie/
Saturday, June 08, 2019
Results of the Doneraile 10k race - Sat 8th June 2019
In recent times, there seems to have been a glut of 5k races in Doneraile park but this new 10k seems to be a popular choice.
1 Donal COAKLEY Leevale A.C. 35:04 Senior (1) Male (1)
2 Anthony SHEERIN unattached 37:44 Senior (2) Male (2)
3 Patrick O KEEFFE MT.HILLARY 39:07 O45 (1) Male (3)
7 Kealey TIDESWELL unattached 40:35 O35 (1) Female (1)
14 Fiona MCCARTHY unattached 42:23 O40 (1) Female (2)
39 Zita ANSBRO BALLINTOTIS FIT4LIFE 46:01 O35 (2) Female (3)
Results
Results & Photos of the Ballincollig 5k parkrun - Sat 8th June 2019
1 Nick HOGAN 17:59 VM35-39 74.79 % M1
2 Shane COONEY 18:09 VM40-44 75.76 % M2 St Finbarrs AC
3 Diarmaid NOLAN 18:29 SM25-29 M3
8 Claire O' BRIEN 19:26 SW30-34 F1 Watergrasshill AC
13 Rachel SMITH 19:54 SW20-24 F2
22 Helen WALSH 20:48 VW40-44 F3 Togher AC
Results
Photos...
1) Joe Murphy has a gallery HERE
2) Colette Ryan has a gallery HERE
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| Coach to the Stars Pat Walsh with Colette Ryan and Claire O'Brien. Photo: Joe Murphy |
Friday, June 07, 2019
Notice : Doneraile 10k race - Sat 8th June 2019
This brand new 10k organised by Doneraile AC is coming up on Saturday the 8th of June 2019...
Located just to the NE of Mallow, it can be easily accessed from the N20 or M8.
From Doneraile AC....Doneraile AC are hosting a 10km trail/road race on Saturday June 8th at 11.00am.
Entries are now open and you can register by clicking here... https://doneraileac.niftyentries.com/10km
No registration available on the day.
This race will have plenty of variety as it will take in the scenic countryside & will also take in parts of the beautiful Doneraile Park. This route is guaranteed to be very enjoyable as the route has a mixture of flat, a few inclines & a few downhills.
Each participant receives a T.Shirt and will be presented with a finishers medal on completing the race.
The race has an Athletics Ireland Permit, the course is accurately measured and chip timing will be provided by Sports Timing.
This is an over 18’s event.
Number collection will be available on Friday June 7th from 5.30pm - 7.30pm and on Saturday June 8th from 9.00am - 10.30am in Doneraile Community Hall.
Participants can collect their t.shirt when collecting their number. Prize giving and refreshments will be available after the event in the Community Hall. We look forward to welcoming you all to Doneraile on the day.
Doneraile 10km Race Day Instructions
Located just to the NE of Mallow, it can be easily accessed from the N20 or M8.
From Doneraile AC....Doneraile AC are hosting a 10km trail/road race on Saturday June 8th at 11.00am.
Entries are now open and you can register by clicking here... https://doneraileac.niftyentries.com/10km
No registration available on the day.
This race will have plenty of variety as it will take in the scenic countryside & will also take in parts of the beautiful Doneraile Park. This route is guaranteed to be very enjoyable as the route has a mixture of flat, a few inclines & a few downhills.
Each participant receives a T.Shirt and will be presented with a finishers medal on completing the race.
The race has an Athletics Ireland Permit, the course is accurately measured and chip timing will be provided by Sports Timing.
This is an over 18’s event.
Number collection will be available on Friday June 7th from 5.30pm - 7.30pm and on Saturday June 8th from 9.00am - 10.30am in Doneraile Community Hall.
Participants can collect their t.shirt when collecting their number. Prize giving and refreshments will be available after the event in the Community Hall. We look forward to welcoming you all to Doneraile on the day.
Doneraile 10km Race Day Instructions
Results of the Cloughduv 5k - Thurs 6th June 2019
Almost 400 turned out for this 5k in Cloughduv to the west of Ballincollig on what was a cool but dry evening.
The numbers were almost identical to last year with just two extra! The winners of the race were also the same with Joe Cunningham and Carmel Crowley retaining their respective titles.
1 16:02 152 Joe Cunningham
2 16:59 11 John O'Mahony
3 17:05 231 Dave Morgan
8 18:39 185 Carmel Crowley
9 18:53 402 Margaret Murphy
15 19:58 304 Helen Gilroy
From the organisers Cloughduv Hurling Club... Almost 400 participants took part in this years event on a lovely evening . Cloughduv Hurling & Camogie Clubs would like to thank all the participants for their support once again. Also to the many volunteers who helped make the event the great success it is - THANK YOU.
A big thank you also to our loyal sponsors Ross Oil, Farnanes & Roadstone Castlemore.
link to club facebook page for photos... https://www.facebook.com/cloughduvhurlingclub/
Full results below...
Place Time number
Thursday, June 06, 2019
Notice : Cloughduv 5k on Thurs 6th June 2019
This 5k is coming up in the village of Cloughduv on Thursday the 6th of June 2019 at 7:30pm. Located about 10kms west of Ballincollig, Cloughduv is just off the N22 Cork to Macroom road.
There will be refreshments after the race with results and times published later.
New Junior parkrun starting in Ballincollig soon
The group pictured above completed the Sports Ireland Child Protection Course recently in preparation for the new Junior 2km parkrun which will be starting in Ballincollig Regional Park soon.
It will be held every Sunday morning at 9:30am and is open to juveniles aged from 4 to 14 years old.
This will be the second Junior parkrun in Cork. The first one started in Cobh just over a year ago and has been getting good numbers every week.
Update : The start date will be Sunday the 30th of June 2019.
Wednesday, June 05, 2019
Guest Article : FROM TRAMORE VALLEY PARK TO THE GIRO ...by John Walshe
In this guest post, John Walshe of Ballycotton looks at the transition of Eddie Dunbar from school athletics to professional cyclist.
FROM TRAMORE VALLEY PARK TO THE GIRO
Now that Tramore Valley Park has opened to the public, it’s worth recalling one of the first events that was held on the old landfill site on the Kinsale Road.
Back in November 2011 an introductory schools’ cross-country took place organised by Liam O’Brien in conjunction with Athletics Ireland, the Cork County Board, the South Munster Schools Association and Cork IT.
Amongst the winners that day was 15-year-old Eddie Dunbar representing Coláiste Treasa from Kanturk who was first in the 2nd/3rd Year boys’ race.
Roll on seven-and-a-half years and the Banteer native is now a professional cyclist with the crack Team Ineos, formerly known as Team Sky. Two weeks ago he finished third on Stage 12 of the Giro d’Italia (Tour of Italy), the second most prestigious cycle race in the world. Earlier in the month he also gained third place overall in the Tour de Yorkshire.
Seen here proudly displaying his medal from that winter’s day in 2011, like Rob Heffernan who the park’s 2.5km walkway is named after, maybe someday Dunbar too will join an illustrious group of Irish sporting icons who have venues, parks and squares named in their honour.
Now that Tramore Valley Park has opened to the public, it’s worth recalling one of the first events that was held on the old landfill site on the Kinsale Road.
Back in November 2011 an introductory schools’ cross-country took place organised by Liam O’Brien in conjunction with Athletics Ireland, the Cork County Board, the South Munster Schools Association and Cork IT.
Amongst the winners that day was 15-year-old Eddie Dunbar representing Coláiste Treasa from Kanturk who was first in the 2nd/3rd Year boys’ race.
Roll on seven-and-a-half years and the Banteer native is now a professional cyclist with the crack Team Ineos, formerly known as Team Sky. Two weeks ago he finished third on Stage 12 of the Giro d’Italia (Tour of Italy), the second most prestigious cycle race in the world. Earlier in the month he also gained third place overall in the Tour de Yorkshire.
Seen here proudly displaying his medal from that winter’s day in 2011, like Rob Heffernan who the park’s 2.5km walkway is named after, maybe someday Dunbar too will join an illustrious group of Irish sporting icons who have venues, parks and squares named in their honour.
Sunday, June 02, 2019
Results & Photos of the Cork City Marathon - Sun 2nd June 2019
Conditions were pretty good for this years Cork City Marathon with dry conditions and a strong westerly breeze.
It was great to see Angela McCann return to win the 2019 Marathon, a race she won a good few years back.
Full Marathon...
1 Gary OHANLON (#942) Clonliffe Harriers AC 02:21:42 Male (1)... €1,000
2 Tim O DONOGHUE (#297) East cork ac 02:25:52 Male (2)... €900
3 Sergiu CIOBANU (#724) Clonliffe Harriers AC 02:28:26 Male (3)... €800
4 Pawel KOSEK (#1149) N/A 02:32:02 Senior (1) Male (4)... €700
5 Kieran LITTLE (#1042) Crusaders AC 02:32:13 3034 (2) Male (5)... €600
6 Kevin O LEARY (#432) East cork ac 02:33:53 Senior (2) Male (6)... €500
7 Michael CORBETT (#447) St Finbarr's AC 02:37:44 Male (7)... €400
8 Donal COAKLEY (#289) Leevale AC 02:40:10 Male (8)... €300
9 Alan LEHANE (#671) St Finbarr's AC 02:43:09 Male (9)... €200
10 Vivian FOLEY (#106) Eagle AC 02:44:21 Male (10) ... €100
39 Angela MC CANN (#592) Clonmel AC 03:02:53 Female (1) ...€1,000
49 Nollaigh O'NEILL (#81) Leevale AC 03:07:56 Female (2) ...€900
52 Megan ARMITAGE (#889) N/A 03:08:31 Female (3) ...€800
64 Jana ROSS (#259) 03:11:45 Female (4) ...€700
79 Deirdre ANSBRO (#313) Youghal AC 03:15:31 Female (5) ...€600
89 Mary O'LEARY (#705) 03:17:54 Female (6)...€500
90 Anna KLIMEK (#926) N/A 03:18:30 Female (7)...€400
93 Fiona DUKELOW (#760) Sanctuary Runners 03:18:49 Female (8)...€300
96 Clara RYAN (#372) 03:19:24 Female (9)...€200
129 Louise O'BRIEN (#314) Youghal AC 03:26:41 Female (10) ...€100
Half-Marathon...
1 Gavin SWEENEY (#3406) Togher AC 01:09:04 Male (1) ...€500
2 Cillian O'LEARY (#4732) Raheny Shamrock AC 01:09:29 Male (2) ...€250
3 Freddy KERON (#4202) Raheeny AC 01:11:03 Male (3) ...€200
4 Jason KELLY (#2058) 01:12:34 01:12:30 Male (4) ...€150
5 Jeremy O DONOVAN (#2072) St Finbarr's AC 01:13:57 Male (5) ...€100
27 Fiona SANTRY (#2958) East cork ac 01:23:17 Female (1) ...€500
41 Sorcha KEARNEY (#2617) St Finbarr's AC 01:25:26 Female (2) ...€250
49 Andrea BICKERDIKE (#3948)Leevale AC 01:26:58 Female (3) ...€200
51 Sharon DUNLEA (#2085)01:27:10 01:26:55 Female (4) ...€150
58 Orla BYRNE (#2962) N/A 01:27:42 Female (5) ...€100
Results... The results are HERE
Photos... (Updated Tues 4th June 7pm)
1) Photos from Derek Costello of the full marathon... Mile 1 ... Mile 3
2) Doug Minihane, brother of Marathon Man Minihane has a few galleries...
...a) The first one is near Blackrock Castle (Up to 3:30 finishers)
...b) Second lot from Blackrock Castle are 3:30 plus finishers
Doug has them up on Flickr as well... https://www.flickr.com/photos/39020932@N05/albums/72157708910571286.
3) Joe Murphy has four galleries
...Part 1 ... Part 2 ... Finish 1 ... Finish 2
4) Whooley Photographs has four albums
...Album 1 ... Album 2 ... Album 3 ... Album 4
Video from John Kissane of the full marathon Mile 1...
It was great to see Angela McCann return to win the 2019 Marathon, a race she won a good few years back.
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| Anglea McCann...winner of the 2019 Cork City Marathon. Photo: Gearóid Ó Laoi |
Full Marathon...
1 Gary OHANLON (#942) Clonliffe Harriers AC 02:21:42 Male (1)... €1,000
2 Tim O DONOGHUE (#297) East cork ac 02:25:52 Male (2)... €900
3 Sergiu CIOBANU (#724) Clonliffe Harriers AC 02:28:26 Male (3)... €800
4 Pawel KOSEK (#1149) N/A 02:32:02 Senior (1) Male (4)... €700
5 Kieran LITTLE (#1042) Crusaders AC 02:32:13 3034 (2) Male (5)... €600
6 Kevin O LEARY (#432) East cork ac 02:33:53 Senior (2) Male (6)... €500
7 Michael CORBETT (#447) St Finbarr's AC 02:37:44 Male (7)... €400
8 Donal COAKLEY (#289) Leevale AC 02:40:10 Male (8)... €300
9 Alan LEHANE (#671) St Finbarr's AC 02:43:09 Male (9)... €200
10 Vivian FOLEY (#106) Eagle AC 02:44:21 Male (10) ... €100
39 Angela MC CANN (#592) Clonmel AC 03:02:53 Female (1) ...€1,000
49 Nollaigh O'NEILL (#81) Leevale AC 03:07:56 Female (2) ...€900
52 Megan ARMITAGE (#889) N/A 03:08:31 Female (3) ...€800
64 Jana ROSS (#259) 03:11:45 Female (4) ...€700
79 Deirdre ANSBRO (#313) Youghal AC 03:15:31 Female (5) ...€600
89 Mary O'LEARY (#705) 03:17:54 Female (6)...€500
90 Anna KLIMEK (#926) N/A 03:18:30 Female (7)...€400
93 Fiona DUKELOW (#760) Sanctuary Runners 03:18:49 Female (8)...€300
96 Clara RYAN (#372) 03:19:24 Female (9)...€200
129 Louise O'BRIEN (#314) Youghal AC 03:26:41 Female (10) ...€100
Half-Marathon...
1 Gavin SWEENEY (#3406) Togher AC 01:09:04 Male (1) ...€500
2 Cillian O'LEARY (#4732) Raheny Shamrock AC 01:09:29 Male (2) ...€250
3 Freddy KERON (#4202) Raheeny AC 01:11:03 Male (3) ...€200
4 Jason KELLY (#2058) 01:12:34 01:12:30 Male (4) ...€150
5 Jeremy O DONOVAN (#2072) St Finbarr's AC 01:13:57 Male (5) ...€100
27 Fiona SANTRY (#2958) East cork ac 01:23:17 Female (1) ...€500
41 Sorcha KEARNEY (#2617) St Finbarr's AC 01:25:26 Female (2) ...€250
49 Andrea BICKERDIKE (#3948)Leevale AC 01:26:58 Female (3) ...€200
51 Sharon DUNLEA (#2085)01:27:10 01:26:55 Female (4) ...€150
58 Orla BYRNE (#2962) N/A 01:27:42 Female (5) ...€100
Results... The results are HERE
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| Marathon Man Minihane with the main man Jerry Forde before the start of his 450th Marathon! |
Photos... (Updated Tues 4th June 7pm)
1) Photos from Derek Costello of the full marathon... Mile 1 ... Mile 3
2) Doug Minihane, brother of Marathon Man Minihane has a few galleries...
...a) The first one is near Blackrock Castle (Up to 3:30 finishers)
...b) Second lot from Blackrock Castle are 3:30 plus finishers
Doug has them up on Flickr as well... https://www.flickr.com/photos/39020932@N05/albums/72157708910571286.
3) Joe Murphy has four galleries
...Part 1 ... Part 2 ... Finish 1 ... Finish 2
4) Whooley Photographs has four albums
...Album 1 ... Album 2 ... Album 3 ... Album 4
Video from John Kissane of the full marathon Mile 1...
Saturday, June 01, 2019
Jerry Forde heading for his 450th Marathon in Cork!
The main man Jerry Forde is going for his 450th Marathon in Cork on Sunday the 2nd of June 2019!
I updated his list of marathons during the week on his website... https://jerryforde.wordpress.com/list-of-marathons/
Weather forecast for the 2019 Cork City Marathon
Earlier in the week, there was a lot of uncertainty about when the rain would arrive on Sunday. It now looks as the rain front will pass through during the very early hours of Sunday morning. By the time of the start of the full marathon and half-marathon, it should be overcast and dry.
The temperature is likely to be in the low to mid teens so running in just a singlet is recommended. No layers or jackets.
There may be more sunshine in the afternoon so that may be an issue for those out on the course for a long time.
The main issue is likely to be the wind. It will be from the west and will likely feel pretty strong in places.
The map above shows where is a headwind and where it may be a tailwind.
It may feel exceptionally warm from the Straight Road back into the city as the wind is behind the runners and loses it's cooling effect.
As forecasts go, it could be a lot worse.
Willy Wobbly Wonders warm up for the 2019 Cork City Marathon
The pictures says it all... 19 for the full marathon, 40 for the half-marathon and 50 in the relay. Going on that basis, the Wibbly Wobbly Wonders are probably the largest running club in Cork at the moment.
If you see them in their distinctive Blue shirts, be sure to give them a cheer and a 'W'!
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