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This Week's Events - Week Ending Sunday August 27th 2023
Next Week's Events - Week Ending Sunday September 3rd 2023
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The Events
Saturday 19th - Sunday 27th August - World Athletics World T&F Championships
Budapest, Hungary
Louise Shanahan, Leevale AC, Runs at 9:05am, Wednesday August 23rd
Register for Rathcormac 4 Mile 2023
Saturday August 26th, 9:30am - Parkrun - 9 Locations
Bere Island, Glengarriff, Castlehaven, Clonakilty, Macroom, Ballincollig, Glen River, Mallow Castle, Youghal
NB: No Parkrun in Tramore Valley on Aug 19th or 26th, due to Holidays
Sunday August 27th, 10am - National Half-Marathon Championship (Tullamore)
Tullamoe, Co. Offaly
Sunday August 27th, 9am - Galtee Crossing (IMRA - Tipperary)
Sunday August 27th 10am - Boston Scientific Half-Marathon (Tipperary Race)
Clonmel
Kennedy Quay, Cork
12 noon Sunday September 17th 2023
Organised and Hosted by Cork Athletics
Enter 42nd Echo Cork Women's Mini-Marathon
| The Course | FAQ |
Major changes were introduced for the 2018 race. The changes were introduced to make the event a more memorable and pleasurable experienced for all participants, walkers and runners alike.
The biggest change made was to make the course a 5km race (or 3.11 Miles) event. This meant that all participants were able to assemble and start on Centre Park Road, eliminating the hectic merge of previous years, at the Mill Road / Centre Park Road, making for a much smoother start for all.
Another change new to the race was the introduction of Time Zones. These are self-selected zones, starting at Sub-24 Minutes, starting with 2 to 3 Minute (exact ranges yet to be decided) zones, with higher ranges as times increase
I've always walked the course, but I've always started at the front. Can I do the same this year?
The time zones are completely voluntary, however we urge to please not start at the front, but further back, in a zone appropriate to your own estimated finish time. If you do start at the front, you will be passed, immediately after the start, by thousands of runners, going much faster than you, possibly leading to a less than pleasant experience. The principle behind the time zones is that all participants will start smoothly, getting right into their own pace from the outset, leading to a far more enjoyable and safe experience. This will only work properly if all participants start in a realistic time zone for their pace and finish time
Starting on Kennedy Quay
1km Mark - Just After Marina Market, on Centre Park Road
Turn right, onto Marina, at Lee Rowing Club
The 2km Mark is outside Lee Rowing Club, on the Marina
Slope down to Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Marina Park
The 3km Mark is in the new Marina Park, close to Páirc Uí Chaoimh
The 4km mark is outside the former Suttons coal Depot, adjacent to Marquee Road
The Finish Line, by Kennedy Park
1. I Entered last week, or early this week. Wll I receive my Race number in the Post?
2. I Haven't Entered Yet. Is it too Late?
3. When will Online Entries Close?
4. I'm to Collect my Number on Race Day, Sunday September 17th. Where do I go to Collect it?
5. I forgot, or Lost, my Number
6. Where is Goldbergs?
1. I Entered last week, or early this week. Will I receive my Race number in the Post?
The cut-off date to receive Numbers by Post was Friday September 8th. Entries received after this will need to pick up their Number on Sunday Morning
Race Day FAQ
2. I Havent't Entered Yet. Is it too Late?
No you can enter in three ways
a) Online entries are still open and will close at 6pm on Friday September 15th
b) From 10am on Race Day, (CASH ONLY) Sunday September 18th, at Goldbergs
Walk-Up Entry will be cash only - credit card facilities are NOT available
3. When will Online Entries Close?
Online Entries will close at 6pm on Friday September 15th
4. I'm to Collect my Number on Race Day, Sunday September 17th. Where do I go to Collect it?
Collect your number at the Number Collection Desk outside Goldbergs, from 10am. Please note your race Number, from your confirmation email, and quote this when collecting, as this will speed up the process
5. I forgot, or Lost, my Number
Replacement Numbers (€5 - CASH ONLY) will be available from the Help Desk, outside Goldbergs, from 10am on Sunday
Race Day FAQ
6. Where is Goldbergs
Goldbergs is located at 4 Victoria Road
Race Day FAQ
Goldbergs Bar and Kitchen
Location of Goldbergs Bar and Kitchen
4. I entered online this week but I never got my number.
5. I lost/forgot my race number.
7. I haven't entered and don't have a number
8. I haven't entered, I want all my money to go to charity
10. I intend running, is there a separate area for runners?
11. I intend walking, but I want to get away early. Can I start at the front?
14. Are there water stations along the course?
15. Are there toilets on the course?
16. What medical backup is there?
17. What if I see a medical emergency?
18. Will there be traffic on the course?
19. What happens when we finish?
20. When will the results be available?
21. Can I bring my dog with me?
22. Can I bring a buggy or stroller?
24. Can push a bed or similar?
25. May I wear an IPOD, MP3 player or similar.
1. How can I enter?
You can enter Enter Online
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No. There is no 'Goody Bag' this year. We are committed to eliminating all plastics, cardboards and non-recyclable material as much as possible, and to 'Leaving No Trace' after the event. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and continually improving our carbon footprint as an integral part of our business strategy and operating methods. We will encourage customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to do the same.
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3. Can I enter online?
Yes you can. Online Entry Link
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4. I entered online this week but I never got my number.
Numbers will not be posted out until a week or so before the event. They will be posted to the address you provided on your online entry
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5. I lost/forgot my race number.
Go to one of the desks on Victoria Road and Mill Road, on Sunday morning. A €5 charge will apply for replacing lost /forgotten chip numbers
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6. Where do I wear my number?
Wear your number on your FRONT. This is essential to ensure that
a) Your details can be recorded quickly after you finish
b) Most importantly, that you can be identified rapidly in the event of a medical emergency.
c) So that you can be identified in photos and videos.
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7. I haven't entered and don't have a number
If you don't have a number, you will NOT be admitted to the start area. If you join in somewhere along the course, you will NOT be covered by the race insurance and will be taking PERSONAL LIABILITY for any mishap you may cause. After you finish you will NOT receive a finisher's medal.
If you are involved in a medical emergency, we will not know who you are, and will not have your details.
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8. I haven't entered, I want all my money to go to charity
This event costs a lot of money to organise, however the event organisers, Cork Athletics County Board, maintain the entry charge at a low rate, significantly below that of most other similar events.
There are many "hidden" costs that you may not have considered; Insurance entrants in this event are covered by insurance - anyone who has not entered will not be covered. Road Closure Orders, portaloos, barriers, including transport for these, security personnel, medical services, race numbers, pins (yes - you may only use 4, but some 50,000 pins are required @ approx. €15 per 1,000), phone & postage, race flyers, information leaflets (distributed to houses and businesses along the course), signage, public address, race radios, and many, many more costs.
No Athletics Ireland official or steward receives any money from this event - all time and services are provided free of charge. The big winners in this event are the various charities chosen by the charities themselves - approx. €1.5 million will be raised for charity from this year's Echo Mini-Marathon - all of which will be given directly to the charities by the participants. So, if people didn't pay their entry fee, it would not be possible to cover the costs of organising and running this event and the big losers would be the charities.
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9. Where do I go on the day?
Entrance to the start/holding areas are via Mill Road and Marina Walk, off Victoria Road. Other roads in the area will be closed off and barriered, with security personnel present. There will be no access from the quay areas. There will be Road Closure Orders in place from 11am on Mill Road, Marina Walk, Kennedy Quay, Centre Park Road, and Monahan Road
Entry to Mini-Marathon start/holding area
Mini-Marathon pre-start holding area
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10. I intend running, is there a separate area for runners?
There is a separate start area for runners. However there are time zones and all runners and walkers are expected to line up in zones appropriate to their level of fitness, pace and expected finish time
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11. I intend walking, but I want to get away early. Can I start at the front?
If you're walking, please do NOT make your way up to the front and line up there, otherwise there may be jostling and pushing. You will have a far more pleasant experience if you line up in the zone nearest to your estimated pace/finish time. This will allow everyone to move off quickly, without being held up by slower people in front of them, making for a frustrating time all round. We want everyone to enjoy their experience.
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12. What is the Route?
The route can be seen here, on MapMyRun. the start line is on Kennedy Quay. The race continues west, turning left onto Victoria Road, and left again, along Centre Park Road, as far as the Marina, where it turns right, At the slip road to Páirc Uí Chaoimh, it turns down and around the South side of the Stadium, before turning right at the City end, into the gated car park. Abt 80m later it exits teh car park into the new Marina Park, towards the new Red Structure Monaghan Road and directly on to the finish line. The course is essentially flat, with only one incline, on Centre Park Road, coming up to the Marina.
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13. How long is the race?
The race is 5 kilometres (3.11 Miles) long, and is marked in kilometres.
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14. Are there water stations along the course?
The water stations are at the finish area, in Kennedy Park. For safety (trip/fall hazard) and environmental reasons, there are no water stations along the route.
When you have finished your water bottle, please dispose of it in one off the bins provided, in a public litter bin, or take it home with you. We want to recycle as much material as possible. To help us, please empty your drink bottle and dispose of it in one of the recycle bins
Please respect the environment and the goodwill of those living along the route and in the start and finish areas.
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15. Are there toilets on the course?
There will be portaloos:
a) On Victoria Road, before entering the start/holding area.
b) On Mill Road, in the start/holding area.
c) On the South (Blackrock) end of Páirc Uí Chaoimh (inc 1 Disabled Portaloo)
d) Adjacent to Kennedy Park
e) After the Finish Line (1 Disabled Portaloo)
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16. What medical backup is there?
There is a Medical Plan in place for this event. There will be several ambulance and first-aid crews along the route. There will be stationary ambulances
a) In Blackrock Village (manned by The order of Malta)
b) At the Finish Line / Kennedy Park (manned by St John's Ambulance Brigade)
A Red Cross ambulance will follow at the rear of the race.
In addition there will be two roving Civil Defence ambulances, along with a Civil Defence jeep.
There will also be several para-medics on bicycles
There will be a medical doctor will be in attendance at the finish area, in Kennedy Park
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17. What if I see a medical emergency?
Each steward on the course has the contact details for the race medical personnel, so contact one of them
In the event of a major emergency, do not hesitate to ring 999 or 112
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18. Will there be traffic on the course?
The route will be closed to traffic, however given the large number of houses and premises opening onto the route, it will not be possible to keep all traffic off of it, but yes, it will, essentially be traffic free
The course will be opened up gradually, after the main body of walkers has passed through. After that stragglers will be asked to use the footpaths
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19. What happens when we finish?
After you finish, you will be directed into Kennedy Park, where you will be directed to the goodie bag & finishers medal areas, where you must hand in your race number to receive your goodie bag & finishers medal. No Number - Finishers Medal!! There will be Water in the finish area.
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20. When will the results be available?
The official results will be published in a special souvenir supplement of The Echo. The results will also be published online on the Cork Athletics website, and on the website of the race timing company, MyRunResults, immediately after the race. The results will also be posted on the event organiser Cork Athletics website
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21. Can I bring my dog with me?
No. Dogs are NOT permitted on the course, EXCEPT ONLY registered Guide and Assistance Dogs. Guide dogs may be used by visually impaired participants. Other Assistance dogs are also permitted, however all other dogs are prohibited for safety and insurance reasons - NO EXCEPTIONS!
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22. Can I bring a buggy or stroller?
No. Buggies or strollers may not be used on the course, for Health and Safety, and Insurance reasons. There will be approx. 8,000 participants in this event, in a relatively confined space, so buggies and strollers on the course will impede and endanger other participants. [
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23. Can I use roller blades/skates/scooter/etc?
No. These items are ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED. None of these may be used on the course, for health and safetyty and insurance reasons. There will be approx. 8,000 participants in this event, in a relatively confined space.
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24. Can push a bed or similar?
No. These items are ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED. None of these may be used on the course, for Health and Safety and insurance reasons. There will be approx. 8,000 participants in this event, in a relatively confined space.
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25. May I wear an IPOD, MP3 player or similar?
These are NOT recommended, for safety and insurance reasons. If you wear headphones you will probably not hear the entretainment provided before the event. More importantly, you won't be able to hear instructions that may be given over the public address or by race stewards/officials. Why not leave the headphones at home, and enjoy the special buzz and atmosphere of this unique event!
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The race will be chip timed by MyRunResults. Chip timing means that YOUR time does not start when the gun goes, it starts when YOU cross the Timing Mat on the start line.
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27. Race Timing Chip
Your race timing chip is in the tab on your race number. Do NOT fold, bend, tear or otherwise damage this tab, or your time may not be recorded. Equally, do NOT put your number in your pocket, bag or cover it under your jacket.
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28. Where to wear your number
Please wear your number on your chest. This enables you to be identified quickly in an emergency, but also for photos and videos, and also for finish line cross checks, and to give you your finish time and place, should your chip malfunction.
If you wear your number on your back (It's not a football match!!), you risk not being identified.
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This Week's Events - Week Ending Sunday August 13th 2023
Next Week's Events - Week Ending Sunday August 20th 2023
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| Cork Athletics | Munster Athletics | Athletics Ireland Championships | Athletics Ireland Races | IMRA | Cork BHAA |
The Events
Monday 7th - Thursday 10th August - European Athletics U20 Championships 2023
Jerusalem, Israel
Four Cork Athletes Compete on Irish Squad
Saturday August 12th, 9:30am - Parkrun - 10 Locations
Bere Island, Glengarriff, Castlehaven, Clonakilty, Macroom, Ballincollig, Tramore Valley Park, Glen River, Mallow Castle, Youghal
Saturday August 12th - National Masters T&F Championships
Templemore
Saturday August 12th, 11am - Curraghchase 10k (Limerick Race)
Sunday August 13th - Athletics Ireland National League Final
Sunday August 13th, 12:00 - Galtymore (IMRA - Tipperary)
Sunday August 13th, 12:15pm - Cush - Galtees (IMRA - Tipperary)
Sunday August 13th, 1pm - Liscarroll Open Sports
Budapest, Hungary
August 19th - 27th 2023
Two Cork Athletes, Louise Shanahan (Leevale AC) and Sophie O'Sullivan (Ballymore Cobh AC) have been selected for a twenty three strong Irish squad at this month's World T&F Championships, in Budapest, from August 19th to 27th
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| Sophie O'Sullivan, Ballymore-Cobh AC | Louise Shanahan, Leevale AC |
They will be joined by Leevale AC's Michelle Finn, who has achieved the B Standard, if she is reallocated a quota space by World Athletics
Michelle Finn, Leevale AC - Photo: James Rhodes
| Athlete | Event(s) | Club | Coach |
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| Rhasidat Adeleke | 400m, Women's 4x400m | Tallaght AC | Edrick Floreal |
| Sharlene Mawdsley | 400m, Mixed 4x400m, Women's 4x400m | Newport AC | Gary Ryan |
| Louise Shanahan | 800m | Leevale AC | Phil O'Dell |
| Ciara Mageean | 1500m | City of Lisburn AC | Helen Clitheroe |
| Sophie O'Sullivan | 1500m | Ballymore Cobh | Mauricia Powell |
| Sarah Healy | 1500m | UCD AC | Trevor Painter |
| Sarah Lavin | 100mH | Emerald AC | Noelle Morrissey |
| Sophie Becker | Mixed 4x400m, Women's 4x400m | Raheny Shamrock AC | Jeremy Lyons & Gerard O'Donnell |
| Roisin Harrison | Mixed 4x400m, Women's 4x400m | Emerald AC | Eoghan McNamara |
| Cliodhna Manning* | Women's 4x400m | Kilkenny City Harriers AC | Peter Lyons |
| Kelly McGrory | Women's 4x400m | Tir Chonaill AC | Drew & Hayley Harrison |
| John Fitzsimons | 800m | Kildare AC | Joe Ryan |
| Mark English | 800m | Finn Valley AC | Feidhlim Kelly |
| Andrew Coscoran | 1500m | Star of the Sea AC | Feidhlim Kelly |
| Luke McCann | 1500m | UCD AC | Thomas Dreißigacker & Clark McCann |
| Brian Fay | 5000m | Raheny Shamrock AC | Feidhlim Kelly |
| Thomas Barr | 400mH | Ferrybank AC | Drew & Hayley Harrison |
| David Kenny | 20km Walk | Farranfore Maine Valley | Rob Heffernan |
| Brendan Boyce | 35km Walk | Finn Valley AC | Rob Heffernan |
| Eric Favors | Shot Put | Raheny Shamrock AC | Dane Miller |
| Chris O'Donnell | Mixed 4x400m | North Sligo AC | Benke Blomqvist |
| Jack Raftery | Mixed 4x400m | Donore Harriers | Jeremy Lyons & Gerard O'Donnell |
| Callum Baird | Mixed 4x400m | Ballymena & Antrim | Ian Neely |
| The following athletes are provisionally selected should they be re-allocated a quota place by World Athletics, as they have achieved a B standard, but are not currently within quota | |||
| Kate O'Connor | Heptathlon | Dundalk St Gerards AC | Michael O'Connor |
| Nick Griggs | 1500m | Candour Track Club | Mark Kirk |
| Michelle Finn | 3000m Steeplechase | Leevale AC | Feidhlim Kelly |
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Athletics Ireland Release
Athletics Ireland are delighted to announce a squad of 23 athletes for the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest which run from August 19th – 27th 2023
The Irish squad is the largest ever selected for a World Athletics Championships and will see the 23 strong team (which could rise to 26 in the coming days) take to competition alongside over 2,000 athletes from 200 countries at the brand new 35,000 capacity National Athletics Stadium in Budapest
Spearheading the Irish challenge across the busy nine-day schedule will be European Championship medal winners Ciara Mageean (City of Lisburn AC), Mark English (Finn Valley AC), and Thomas Barr (Ferrybank AC), while Sarah Lavin (Emerald AC) and Rhasidat Adeleke (Tallaght AC) will also look to continue their outstanding seasons
Speaking at today’s team announcement, Athletics Ireland Director of High Performance, Paul McNamara said: “With 16 individual athletes selected, and the potential for further additions in the coming days, plus two relay squads, this is the largest team we have sent to a World Championships, despite the higher qualification standards than any previous edition of this championships, and with 8 athletes inside the A standard. This team includes multiple athletes, both seasoned campaigners and rising stars, that are primed to make an impact, building further on the upward trajectory seen in Oregon and Munich in 2022”
Ciara Mageean will head to Budapest full of confidence having smashed Sonia O’Sullivan’s long standing national mile record last month with an incredible 4.14.58
Mageean will be joined in the 1500m by European U23 medallists Sophie O’Sullivan (Ballymore Cobh AC) and Sarah Healy (UCD AC) who have already provided Irish fans with two of the highlights of the season with their performances in Espoo and most recently at the National Track and Field Championships where they went toe-to-toe for gold and silver once more
Mark English returns to the 800m and will be joined by the in-form and newly crowned national 800m champion John Fitzsimons (Kildare AC), while Thomas Barr returns to the 400m hurdles having looked very sharp in Morton last weekend
Rhasidat Adeleke takes to her second World Championships having broken her own Irish 400m with a 49.20 in June to claim gold at the NCAA Championships, becoming the first Irish sprinter ever to win an NCAA title
Much expectation has been put on the shoulders of the 20-year-old Tallaght sprinter, and while her appearance at Oregon 2022 is sure to stand to her at this year’s championships, the women’s 400m looks one of the hottest events in world athletics at present
Adeleke will be joined in the 400m by Sharlene Mawdsley (Newport AC) who has moved to another level this season, ranking 4th on the Irish all-time list thanks to her 51.34 in June. The Tipperary star also looks set to play a leading role in the relays.
Sarah Lavin is also no stranger to World Championship finals having made the world indoor 60mH final in Belgrade last year before following that milestone up with a superb European Games bronze medal in Poland earlier this summer. The Emerald AC athlete looked brimming with confidence at nationals and her recent 12.74 at the Diamond League in Monaco confirmed her place among the world’s elite of 100m hurdling
The Irish relay teams have enjoyed tremendous success in global competition over the past two years, and the women’s 4x400m team looks particularly strong with Rhasidat Adeleke (Tallaght AC), Sophie Becker (Raheny Shamrock), Sharlene Mawdsley (Newport AC), Cliodhna Manning (Kilkenny City Harriers), Roisin Harrison (Emerald AC), and Kelly McGrory (Tir Chonaill) all selected
Sligo’s Christopher O’Donnell will head a mixed 4x400m relay squad which has a blend of youth and experience as they go in search of back-to-back world finals. O’Donnell may also yet receive a quota spot in the individual 400m
Andrew Coscoran (Star of the A.C.) broke his own Irish 1500m record with a sensational performance at the Silesia Diamond League meeting earlier this season, finishing fourth in a world class field in 3.30.42. The Balbriggan athlete will have sights firmly set on making the 1500m final later in the week
Luke McCann (UCD AC) also goes in the 1500m and with the UCD athlete boasting a personal best of 3:34.76 from indoors, he is sure to have another big outdoor performance on the horizon. Ireland could have a third entry in the men’s 1500m should Nick Griggs be re-allocated a quota spot in the coming days
Olympians Louise Shanahan (Leevale AC), David Kenny (Farranfore Maine Valley AC), and Brendan Boyce (Finn Valley AC) also return to global competition, as will recent Irish 5,000m record-breaker Brian Fay (Raheny Shamrock AC)
The Dubliner produced the race of his life to finish second in a top-quality field last month, crossing the line in a time of 13.01.40 to break the record of Alistair Cragg which had stood since September 2011
Irish throws will also be represented in Budapest with Irish shot put record-holder Eric Favors (Raheny Shamrock) primed to bring his consistent run of form into his second World Championships
For the first time ever, Virgin Media will broadcast live coverage of the World Athletics Championships, returning the event to Irish terrestrial television for the first time in decades. The Championships, which start on 19th August, will see Virgin Media present live coverage across all nine days
Athletes wishing to transfer clubs MUST apply using the Athletics Ireland ONLINE PORTAL ONLY, and are reminded that transfer forms are NOT being accepted by Athletics Ireland
The Online Transfer Portal is OPEN NOW
Access the portal through your own individual registration login on the Athletic Ireland website
Athletics Ireland Transfer Workflow Document (PDF Doc)
Step 1:
Access the AAI membership page - https://membership.athleticsireland.ie/check.html
Enter your email address that you use to manage your membership and press “check”
Enter your password and sign in
Action “Create Club Transfer”
Select the new club you wish to join and submit
Up to now, Completed forms were submitted to Cork AAI County Board Registrar, John Copithorne, this is no longer the procedure. Any paper/pdf transfer form received CANNOT be accepted, as all transfer applications MUST be submitted via the Online Portal
Next Transfer Window, following August 20th 2023, will open again on March 1st 2024
Mill Road, Cork
12 Noon, Sunday September 17th 2023
Enter 42nd Echo Cork Women's Mini-Marathon
With little over seven weeks to go to the big day, entries open today, Thursday July 21st, for the 42nd Echo Cork Women's Mini-Marathon. The Echo are Flagship Sponsors, for the 41st consecutive year
The Echo Mini-Marathon Flyer 2023
The Course is due to be officially measured shortly, by a World Athletics accredited measurer. Once that's done, and the start and finish line positions have been verified, Cork Athletics, in conjunction with title sponsors, The Echo, will post details of the course
The new, proposed, route starts in approximately the same area as before, but on Kennedy Quay, taking in Victoria Rd, tutning left onto Centre Park Rd, and down along to the Marina. We’ll be going down the Marina ,as far as the slip road down to Pairc Ui Chaoimh
From there we go around the Blackrock end of Pairc UI Chaoimh, on the outside, then up between the all-weather pitches and the stadium, and then turn right into the gated GAA car park, and left again after about 100m, out another gate, into the new Marina Park, going up toward the bandstand, then swing left and back down again in front of Pairc Ui Chaoimh, between Pairc Ui Chaoimh itself and the all-weather pitches
At that point, the participants will be going in both directions, with barriers in between. At the end then, after we’ve gone past the all-weather pitches, turn right toward CAB. From there continue straight up Monahan Rd and finish more or less at the same spot as in previous years
The proposed new route has received Garda approval. We hope that the proposed new route will give people, perhaps, their first look at the lovely, and scenic, new Cork City Council Marina Park amenity area
With the intention of enabling a smooth and fast start for everyone, this year's Mini-Marathon will again feature Time Zones. In addition, everyone will start on Mill Road
The Time zones will be marked on the road leading to the Start Line, with 7 zones in all:
| Zone | Finish Time | Approx. Pace |
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| Zone 1 | Sub 24 | sub 6:30 Minutes/Mile |
| Zone 2 | 24 - 32 Mins | 6:30 to 8:30 Minutes/Mile |
| Zone 3 | 33 - 36 Mins | 8:30 to 9:30 Minutes/Mile |
| Zone 4 | 37 - 40 Mins | 10 to 11 Minutes/Mile |
| Zone 5 | 41 - 45 Mins | 11 to 12 Minutes/Mile |
| Zone 6 | 46-50 Mins | 12 to 14 Minutes/Mile |
| Zone 7 | 50 Min + | 14+ Minutes/Mile |
Runners and walkers should enter the Time Zone most appropriate to their own target finish time. If all participants adhere to this, it should make for a streamlined start and a pleasant experience for everyone, runner and walker alike. The image above gives an indication of the zones, though the view foreshortens them, making some of the zones appear smaller than they actually will be. Each zone will be sized to adequately cater for the estimated numbers (based on previous year's Mini-Marathon finish times) in each section
We hope that the changes introduced, in recent years, to the Mini-Marathon will continue to attract club runners in large numbers. The time zones has enabled all runners to get straight into their stride pretty much straight away
Please direct any queries you may have regarding Athlete Transfers and the upcoming Transfer Deadline (August 20th) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
County Registrar John Copithorne, is unavailable due to the death of his Brother Joe
Please respect John's privacy at this difficult time
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This Week's Events - Week Ending Sunday August 20th 2023
Next Week's Events - Week Ending Sunday August 27th 2023
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| Cork Athletics | Munster Athletics | Athletics Ireland Championships | Athletics Ireland Races | IMRA | Cork BHAA |
The Events
Wednesday 16th August, 7:30pm - Stryker 4 Mile (BHAA)
Saturday August 12th, 9:30am - Parkrun - 9 Locations
Bere Island, Glengarriff, Castlehaven, Clonakilty, Macroom, Ballincollig, Glen River, Mallow Castle, Youghal
NB: No Parkrun in Tramore Valley on Aug 19th or 26th, due to Holidays
Saturday 19th - Sunday 27th August - World Athletics World T&F Championships
Budapest, Hungary
Two Cork Athletes (Louise Shanahan & Sophie O'Sullivan) Selected for World Track and Field Championships - August 2023
Sunday August 20th, 9:30am - John Buckley Sports Cork City 10 Miler
Cork City
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Sunday August 20th 10am (adults), 12pm (Juv) - Bandon AC Open Sports
Townparks, Bandon
Jerusalem, Israel
August 7th - 10th 2023
Four Cork Athletes, Avril Millerick (Youghal AC), Lucy May Sleeman (Leevale AC), Maeve O'Neill (Doheny AC), and Max O'Reilly (Riverstick-Kinsale AC) have been selected on the strong Irish squad at next week's European Under 20 T&F Championships, in Jerusalem, Israel, from August 7th to 10th
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| Avril Millerick, Youghal AC - Photo: Eoin Noonan/Sportsfile | Lucy May Sleeman, Leevale AC - Photo: Ben McShane/Sportsfile |
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| Maeve O'Neill, Doheny AC - Photo: Ben McShane/Sportsfile | Max O'Reilly, Riverstick-Kinsale AC |
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| Athlete | Event | Stage | Irish Time | Israeli Time | |
| Ava Rochford | Women's High Jump | Qualifying | 06:25 | 08:25 | |
| Jack Fenelon | Men's 3000m | Round One | 07:03 | 09:03 | |
| Niall Murphy | Men's 3000m | Round One | 07:03 | 09:03 | |
| Nick Griggs | Men's 3000m | Round One | 07:03 | 09:03 | |
| Niamh Murray | Women's 400m | Round One | 08:45 | 10:45 | |
| Evening Session | Monday 7th August | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Stage | Irish Time | Israeli Time | |
| Oisin Joyce | Men's Javelin | Qualifying Group A | 14:55 | 16:55 | |
| Lucy-May Sleeman | Women's 100m | Round One | 15:30 | 17:30 | |
| Oisin Joyce | Men's Javelin | Qualifying Group B | 16:07 | 18:07 | |
| Adam Nolan | Men's 110m Hurdles | Round One | 16:10 | 18:10 | |
| Lughaidh Mallon | Men's 1500m | Round One | 17:40 | 19:40 | |
| Nick Griggs | Men's 1500m | Round One | 17:40 | 19:40 | |
| Lucy-May Sleeman | Women's 100m | Semi-Final | 18:20 | 20:20 * | |
| Morning Session | Tuesday 8th August | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Stage | Irish Time | Israeli Time | |
| Victoria Amiadamen | Women's 400m Hurdles | Round One | 06:35 | 08:35 | |
| Fintan Dewhirst | Men's 400m Hurdles | Round One | 07:05 | 09:05 | |
| Niamh Murray | Women's 400m | Semi-Final | 07:40 | 09:40 * | |
| Lucy-May Sleeman | Women's 200m | Round One | 08:25 | 10:25 | |
| Evening Session | Tuesday 8th August | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Stage | Irish Time | Israeli Time | |
| Adam Nolan | Men's 110m Hurdles | Semi-Final | 15:30 | 17:30 * | |
| Maeve O'Neill | Women's 800m | Round One | 16:15 | 18:15 | |
| Neil Culhane | Men's 800m | Round One | 16:35 | 18:35 | |
| Adam Nolan | Men's 110m Hurdles | Final | 17:30 | 19:30 * | |
| Lucy-May Sleeman | Women's 100m | Final | 18:00 | 20:00 * | |
| Morning Session | Wednesday 9th August | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Stage | Irish Time | Israeli Time | |
| Anna Gavigan | Women's Discus | Qualification Group A | 06:00 | 08:00 | |
| Elizabeth Ndudi | Women's Long Jump | Qualification | 06:05 | 08:05 | |
| Anna Gavigan | Women's Discus | Qualification Group B | 07:10 | 09:10 | |
| Lughaidh Mallon | Men's 1500m | Final | 07:25 | 09:25 * | |
| Nick Griggs | Men's 1500m | Final | 07:25 | 09:25 * | |
| Women's 4x400m Relay | Round One | 07:40 | 09:40 | ||
| Men's 4x400m Relay | Round One | 08:05 | 10:05 | ||
| Fintan Dewhirst | Men's 400m Hurdles | Semi-Final | 08:35 | 10:35 * | |
| Victoria Amiadamen | Women's 400m Hurdles | Semi-Final | 08:55 | 10:55 * | |
| Lucy-May Sleeman | Women's 200m | Semi-Final | 09:10 | 11:10 * | |
| Evening Session | Wednesday 9th August | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Stage | Irish Time | Israeli Time | |
| Niamh Murray | Women's 400m | Final | 17:07 | 19:07 * | |
| Ava Rochford | Women's High Jump | Final | 17:15 | 19:15 * | |
| Jack Fenelon | Men's 3000m | Final | 17:35 | 19:35 * | |
| Niall Murphy | Men's 3000m | Final | 17:35 | 19:35 * | |
| Nick Griggs | Men's 3000m | Final | 17:35 | 19:35 * | |
| Oisin Joyce | Men's Javelin | Final | 17:50 | 19:50 * | |
| Lucy-May Sleeman | Women's 200m | Final | 18:05 | 20:05 * | |
| Morning Session | Thursday 10th August | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Stage | Irish Time | Israeli Time | |
| Elizabeth Ndudi | Women's Long Jump | Final | 07:15 | 09:15 * | |
| Men's 4x100m Relay | Round One | 07:55 | 09:55 | ||
| Evening Session | Thursday 10th August | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Stage | Irish Time | Israeli Time | |
| Victoria Amiadamen | Women's 400m Hurdles | Final | 15:30 | 17:30 * | |
| Fintan Dewhirst | Men's 400m Hurdles | Final | 15:45 | 17:45 * | |
| Maeve O'Neill | Women's 800m | Final | 15:57 | 17:57 * | |
| Neil Culhane | Men's 800m | Final | 16:15 | 18:15 * | |
| Men's 4x100m Relay | Final | 17:05 | 19:05 | * | |
| Louise O'Mahony | Women's 5000m | Final | 17:20 | 19:20 | |
| Avril Millerick | Women's 5000m | Final | 17:20 | 19:20 | |
| Anna Gavigan | Women's Discus | Final | 17:52 | 19:52 * | |
| Jonas Stafford | Men's 5000m | Final | 18:20 | 20:20 | |
| Women's 4x400m Relay | Final | 19:06 | 21:06 | * | |
| Men's 4x400m Relay | Final | 19:16 | 21:16 | * |
Athletics Ireland Release
A team of 32 Irish athletes will take their place among the 44 countries set to compete at the 2023 European Athletics U20 Championships which are being hosted in Jerusalem, Israel, from the 7th to 10th August 2023. The team includes 18 individual competitors along with relay squads in the men's 4x100m, men's 4x400m, and women's 4x400m
Nick Griggs, reigning European U20 Champion over 3000m, will lead the Irish challenge with the Candour Track Club athlete holding entries in both the 1500m and 3000m. Griggs heads into these championships ranked second in the 1500m behind Niels Laros (NED) on his season’s best, while his 7:53.24 from earlier this season ranks him number one in the 3,000m where he could also face off against the Dutch athlete
Elizabeth Ndudi goes into the championships as Ireland's top ranked female athlete having recently bettered her own U20 Long Jump record with a 6.44m leap in Mannheim. The Dundrum South Dublin athlete followed up that impressive performance with a gold medal winning display at the National Senior Track and Field Championships in Morton Stadium last weekend
Leading out Team Ireland on day 1 will be Ava Rochford of Nenagh Olympic who will have eyes on making Wednesday’s long jump final. Rochford will head into Monday's qualifying round buoyed by a string of consistent performances which included a personal best of 1.80m back in May
All the action from Jerusalem will be streamed live on All Athletics TV in partnership with RTE. Updates will be available across all of Athletics Ireland’s social media channels throughout the day
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Tuesday August 1st 2023
Sophie O'Sullivan, Ballymore-Cobh AC, Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for July 2023, with sponsors and officials
The Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month Award is sponsored by 96FM/C103FM, The Echo, The River Lee and Cork Crystal
Sophie O'Sullivan Ballymore-Cobh AC, Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for July 2023
The award was presented to Sophie at a function at the River Lee hotel, on Tuesday August 1st 2023
Sophie with her grandfather John, along with aunt and uncle, and Ballymore-Cobh AC clubmates
The Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month Award is sponsored by 96FM/C103FM, The Echo, The River Lee and Cork Crystal
The July Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month award goes to Sophie O'Sullivan, Ballymore-Cobh AC
Sophie O'Sullivan (Ballymore/Cobh AC) is the July recipient of Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month award. On July 16th, Sophie became the first Irish athlete ever to win a gold medal at the European Under 23 Track and Field championships, which were held this year in Espoo, Finland
Sophie showed all of her competitive prowess in the finish straight, to take the 1500m title in a time of 4:07.18
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Sophie O'Sullivan with Cork City Sports Committe Members and Sponsors
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Wednesday August 2nd, 8pm - Currabinny Trail (IMRA - Cork)
Thursday August 3rd, 8pm - Clogheen 5k Road Race (Tipperary Race)
Thursday August 3rd, 8pm - St Catherines 5k
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Friday August 4th, 7:30pm - Kinsale Regatta 5 Mile
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Saturday August 5th, 9:30am - Parkrun - 10 Locations
Bere Island, Glengarriff, Castlehaven, Clonakilty, Macroom, Ballincollig, Tramore Valley Park, Glen River, Mallow Castle, Youghal
Saturday August 5th - Sunday August 6th - Templemore Throws Festival
Templemore
Saturday August 5th, 5pm - Master Massmount Adrigole 5 Mile
Adrigole, Beara
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Sunday August 6th, 9am - Banna Run 5k & 10k (Kerry Race)
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Tuesday June 27th 2023
James Ezeonu, Leevale AC, Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for June 2023, with sponsors and officials
The Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month Award is sponsored by 96FM/C103FM, The Echo, The River Lee, Cork Crystal and Leisureworld
James Ezeonu Leevale AC, Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for June 2023
The award was presented to James at a function at the River Lee hotel, on Tuesday June 27th 2023
James Ezeonu, with his coach, John Naughton
James with his mother Rachael, sisters Michelle an Mary, and girlfriend Miriam
The Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month Award is sponsored by 96FM/C103FM, The Echo, The River Lee, Cork Crystal and Leisureworld
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The June Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month award goes to James Ezeonu, Leevale AC
James Ezeonu, Leevale AC, is the Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for June. After a stellar breakthrough season at the 110m hurdles, while on an athletic scholarship at Iowa State University, James recorded a much-needed victory for Ireland, at the European Team Championships, in Poland, on the 21st of June. James's victory helped the Irish team to secure top position in their division, and thereby gain promotion to Division Two, for the next edition of this European competition
James Ezeonu with Cork City Sports Committe Members and Sponsors
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