Results & Photos of the Cork BHAA VMWare 5k in Ballincollig...Thurs 18th June 2015

This was a new 5k race on the Cork BHAA calendar.

1 Dennis Lyons M1 00:15:59 CBC staff
2 Darren Molloy M2 00:16:13 Navy M-A-1
3 MICHAEL HARRINGTON 0/40A M3 00:16:16 Harrington Upvc Ltd
37 Carmel Parnell 0/55L F1 00:18:50 Cork Shops
55 Helen Leonard 0/40I F2 00:19:27 Midleton Town Council
60 Niamh Cronin 0/35H F3 00:19:39 Ronan Daly Jermyn Solicitors F

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Kieran Minihane has a gallery of photos HERE
2) Joe Murphy of Eagle AC has a gallery of photos HERE

Photos...(Facebook account required to view)
1) Pauline Hennessey has a gallery HERE

An example of a race flyer from 1986...

On Wednesday the 1st of July, there is a 10k race in Dundrum in Tipperary which has been going now for 30 years. The organsers sent me an old race flyer from 1986 when things were a bit more basic than today. The top prizes back  then were a Black & White portable TV and a Deep Fat Fryer! :o)

If you're interested in a flat fast 10k race in Tipperary on the 1st of July then you'll find details here... http://munsterrunning.blogspot.ie/2015/06/noticecoillte-10k-road-race-dundrum.html

Results of the Kilbehenny 4 mile road race...Wed 18th June 2015

Results of the Kilbehenny 4 mile...Wednesday 17 June 2015. 8:00pm
    
1   23:47    KEATING, Mikey    unatt/Mitchelstown    MJ    05:56.6
2   23:53    CARROLL, Brian    unatt/Clonmel    M40    05:58.1
3    24:31    KEATING, Michael    Galtee Runners AC    M40    06:07.6
8   25:05    ROCHE, Aine    Clonmel AC    F    06:16.1
13   25:37    CARROLL, Aoife    Mallow AC    F    06:24.1
14   25:51    ENNIS, Joan    Grange-Fermoy AC    F50    06:27.6

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Cahir News have a gallery of photos HERE 

Photos...Facebook account required to view
1) Gerard Sullivan has 3 galleries...#1...#2...#3

Results of the Ballinacurra 4 mile fun run...Wed 17th June 2015

Ballinacurra GAA 4 Mile Fun Run

1 22:51    SHEEHAN, Nigel    Youghal AC    M    05:42.7   
2 23:33    HICKEY, Kelvin    unatt/Midleton    MJ    05:53.2
3 23:50    COLEMAN, Ciaran    Youghal AC    M40    05:57.4
21 26:59    LEAHY, Eileen    Midleton AC    f    06:44.6
22 27:11    DOWNING, Eilish    Ballintotis Fit4Life    W40    06:47.6
35 29:22    FOUHY, Aoife    Midleton AC    f    07:20.4

The full results can be seen HERE

Over 1000 runners turn out for the Sonia 5k in Dublin...Sat 13th June 2015

A special race called the Sonia 5K was held last Saturday the 13th of June in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Sonia O’Sullivan’s historic victory in the 5,000 metres at the IAAF World Championships in Gothenburg in 1995.

A total of 1070 runners took part with a few traveling from Cork to take part in the event. All finishers were given a replica of the World Championship Gold medal that Sonia won.

11 year old Maggie Sillett of Ballymore Cobh AC finished 12th out of 682 female athletes with a time of 21:32. Sonia finished 2nd in 19:27

The full results can be seen HERE

Short race video below...

Results of round 4 of the John Buckley Sports Graded Track & Field League...Tues 16th June 2015

The 4th round of the John Buckley Sports Graded Track & Field was held at the CIT track on Tuesday the 16th of June 2015.

The results of this and previous rounds can be seen at http://corkrunning.blogspot.com/p/cork-graded-t-league.html

Photos...
1) Doug Minihane has a gallery of photos HERE 
2) Joe Murphy of Eagle AC has a gallery HERE

Notice...Daniel Kingston Memorial 5k, Macroom - Wed 24th June 2015

This 5k charity run is coming up in Macroom on Wednesday evening the 24th of June 2015 at 8pm.

Proceeds from the event go towards Cork Cancer Support House.

In previous years, this was part of the Cork BHAA series of races and it will be run this year as a stand alone event over the exact same course.

You can pre-enter this race for €11.50 or you can enter on the evening for €10. The event will be chip timed.

Race HQ is at the Macroom Sports Complex which is just inside the Macroom castle gates.

Please note that there is limited parking there. Follow the race stewards instructions on the night on where to park.

Course Preview.........A full preview with maps, directions, photos, etc can be seen HERE

From the organisers.....The race starts at the beginning of the town from the Cork side by Macroom Motors. The 5 km route takes you through the town and looping through the countryside and back to town with the finish in the town centre.  This is the 6th year of the race which has grown from strength to strength in the last few years.  Last year over 900 participated in the run/walk.

Register online (€10 + Transaction fee) or on the evening of the event at Macroom Sports Complex (€10). You will need to collect your bib number (included the chip timing) on the night of the event at Macroom Community Leisure Complex between 6.15pm and 7.45pm.

Plenty refreshments are provided in the Sports Complex after the race along with the prize giving.  All additional proceeds go to Cork Arc Cancer Support House

Support this great event and the excellent work by Cork Arc Cancer Support

Notice...Inniscarra 4 mile road race - Fri 19th June 2015

This 4 mile road race in Inniscarra is coming up on Friday, the 19th of June 2015...

The race HQ is the GAA grounds in Ballyanly which is to the north-west of Cork City...

It's probably not the easiest of courses but it's on nice quiet country roads. On a nice sunny summer evening, it's a nice spot for a race. The ease of access and proximity to Cork City is another major plus.

Preview...More information on the course can be seen HERE

The organisers have more info HERE

Notice...Bere Island Midsummer Run 5k & 10k - Sat 4th July 2015

This is quite probably one of the most spectacular spots for a road race in Cork if not the country. Bere Island on a fine day is an amazing spot with the backdrop of Bantry Bay and the Beara Peninsula.

There are plenty of races that are cheaper to enter but none are in such a scenic location. If you are thinking of going then it would really worth considering making a day of it rather than just going for  the race itself.

The races take place in Rerrin village at the eastern end of the island...

There are two car and passenger ferries servicing the island...Bere Island Ferries and Murphy's Ferry.

You can pre-enter online HERE or on the day at the GAA grounds.

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

This excellent video below shows the 5km loop...

Results of the Dunmanway 10k road race...Sun 14th June 2015

A total of 254 runners turned out for the annual Dunmanway 10k race in West Cork.

1    Sean Mcgrath  33:19   Male  (1)
2    Danny SMITH  34:28    Male  (2)
3    Tony KELLEHER 35:05    Ages 45-49    Male  (3)
7    Caramel Crowley 37:46    Ages 45-49  Female  (1)
11    Ann Marie HOLLAND 38:49    Ages 40-44  Female  (2)
30    Anna O NEILL 42:01    Ages 45-49   Female  (3)

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Clonakilty Road Runners AC have a gallery of photos HERE 
2) The organisers have two galleries...Album 1 and Album 2

Members of Rosscarbery Steam Runners at the Dunmanway 10k road race

Results of the Ballyclough Harbour 5km road race...Sat 13th June 2015

A record 216 runners turned out for this years Ballyclough Harbour 5km road race, a jump of 50% on last years numbers.

1 17:48    O'CALLAGHAN, John    EAGLE AC  M40  05:45
2 18:12    CARROL, Peter    BALLYCLOUGH  MS  05:52
3 18:20    BOUSE, Ciaran    EAGLE AC    MS  05:55
1st M40  19:03    BARROW, Donough    MALLOW AC  M40 06:09
1st M50  19:51    O'DONOVAN, John    GRANGE FERMOY AC    M50 06:24
1st M60  21:42    HOLLAND, Neil    MALLOW AC    M60   07:00
1st MJ   18:58    HENNESSEY, Timmy     LEEVALE AC MJ 06:07
1 20:30    FITZGERALD, Mags    BALLYCLOUGH    F    F35    00:06:37
2 21:10    KELLEHER, Ide    MALLOW AC    F    F40    00:06:50
3 22:04    HARVEY, Noreen    MALLOW AC    F    F40    00:07:07
1st F40 22:57    NOLAN, Orla    F40 07:24  
1st F50 23:20    MURPHY, Meg    MALLOW AC     F50  07:32  
1st F60 25:20    TWOHIG, Eileen    DUHALLOW AC   F60   08:10 
1st FJ  22:12    LANDERS, Emma    YOUGHAL    FJ  07:10

The provisional results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) A gallery of 200+ photos can be seen HERE

John O'Callaghan of Eagle AC...winner of the 2015 Ballyclough Harbour 5k

Emma Landers of Youghal AC...1st female junior

Timmy Hennessey (#490) of Leevale AC...1st male junior

Results of the Coolagown 5km road race...Thurs 11th June 2015

Another race and another huge jump in numbers. A record 253 runners turned out for this years Coolagown 5km road race in NE Cork, an impressive jump of 74% on the figure of 145 in 2014.

1 James McCarthy East Cork AC 15:26
2 Sean McGrath East Cork AC 15:46
3 Johnny O'Sullivan Galtee Runners AC 17:05
14 Ann-Marie Holland Youghal AC 18:11
25 Evelyn Cashman Youghal AC 18:48
35 Joan Ennis Grange-Fermoy AC 19:20

The full results can be found HERE

Photos....
1) St.Nicholas AC have a small gallery of photos HERE
2) There is a gallery on the Running in Cork Facebook page HERE

Evelyn Cashman of Youghal AC...2nd woman home in a time of 18:48

Kealan O'Connor of Grange Fermoy AC...1st M40

Joan Ennis of Grange Fermoy AC...3rd woman home in a time of 19:20 just 10 days after finishing 2nd in the Cork City Marathon with a sub 3 hour time

Road races in Cork over the next few days...Thurs 11th - Sun 14th June 2015

There is no shortage of road races in Cork over the next few days.

Thurs 11th June.....There is the Coolagown 5k race near Fermoy in NE Cork. This is organised by St.Nicolas AC and should draw a decent crown. More info in this previous post.

Fri 12th June.....Just a quick mention about the Clashmore 5 mile road race in West Waterford which has had to be postponed due to a bereavement.

Sat 13th June......This time it's up to NW Cork with the Ballyclough Harbour 5k road race. This should be of interest to anyone in that catchment area. More info HERE

Sun 14th June......And the final race is the Dunmanway 10k in West Cork. There always seems to be contrast of weather for this one...the sun is either splitting the stones or it's lashing rain. It's never dull and boring! ;o) More info HERE

Results & photos of the Cork BHAA Millipore 6k race...Wed 10th June 2015

It's a bit like waiting for a bus and then two come along together. So it was this evening when there were two road races within miles of each other and both starting at 8pm.

A total of 409 runners turned out for the Cork BHAA race which when added to the 524 in Glanmire meant that there were over 900 runners taking part in races locally on Wednesday evening.

1 Eric Curran M1 00:19:06 UCC STUDENT
2 Micheal Bruton M2 00:19:38 GE Healthcare
3 Darren Molloy M3 00:19:41 Navy M-B-2
12 Martina Kiely F1 00:21:06 Dept of Ed F-A-1
44 Niamh Cronin 0/35H F2 00:23:39 Ronan Daly Jermyn Solicitors
64 Margaret Jones 0/45J F3 00:24:20 Midleton Town Council

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Kieran Minihane has a gallery of photos HERE

Results of the Glanmire 4 mile road race - Wed 10th June 2015

There was a large turnout of 524 runners for this years Glanmire 4 mile road race on Wed 10th June 2015. That's up about 5% on the number last year.

What's probably more amazing is the fact that it was on at the same time as a Cork BHAA race in Carrigtwohill which is only about 7 miles away. It just goes to show the huge pool of runners out there locally to support these races.

1 Ryan Creech MO 19:51
2  Colin Merritt Carrignavar A.C. M40 20:27
3 Cian Murphy MO     21:09
23 Karina Murphy     F35 24:51
25 Deirdre Casey FO 24:58
29 Sharon Rynne FO 25:10

The provisional results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Graham Nudds has a gallery HERE

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