2009 Athletics News, Cork County Athletics Board

www.corkathletics.org

December 27 – Bandon 5 Mile RR Cancelled

The Annual Bandon 5 Mile RR (Donough Coughlan Memorial RR) scheduled for tomorrow, December 28^th, has been cancelled due to the Bad Weather.

December 26 – Todays Road Race Cancelled

The Annual Belgooly 4 Mile RR (Dick Copithorne Memorial RR) has been cancelled due to the ICY roads.

December 18 – County AGM 2010

The Cork County Athletics Board AGM will be held in Jurys Hotel in Cork on Saturday January 9^th @ 11.00am. Lunch will be provided for delegates. Clubs are requested to inform the board how many delegates are attending before the day of the AGM so lunch can be booked (email [email protected]). Clubs are entitled to have 4 delegates while boards are entitled to 2 delegates. County AGM

December 16 – Munster Juvenile Cross Country Relays

Any club interested in taking part in this inter county relay competition is asked to contact Mary Meagher as soon as possible. Trials will be arranged if necessary. If there is insufficient interest, relay teams will not be fielded. The Munster Juvenile Cross Country Relays will be held in Carrignavar on Sunday January 17^th.

December 10 – Latest News on European Cross Country Championships on this Sunday

Press Release – Irish Team press conference

A – Z for Sunday

Best of Luck to all going to Santry on Sunday. This year has been a remarkable year internationally for Irish athletics and lets hope we can finish this year on a high. An encouraging weather forecast, strong Irish teams and a home venue are all contributing to making this Sunday look like it will be very special day for Irish athletics.

Bronze Medallist at the Athletics Ireland Junior Cross Country Championships Ryan Creech of Leevale competes in the Junior Mens race.

Information regarding the venue, parking etc. is available on www.dublin2009.ie

December 9 – Travel & Accomodation, European Cross Country Championships

The bus travelling to the European Cross Country Championships at the weekend will depart Patricks Quay (outside Victoria Sporting Club) at 10am sharp on Saturday morning, Dec 12. There are still places available for the travel and accommodation package at €70 per head. There are also places available on the bus for those who have made their own accommodation arrangements. Please contact Donie Walsh ASAP on 086-2092795 if you wish to reserve a bus or bus/accommodation place.

December 9 – Cork IT Athletic Club to host Q & A session with renowned US collegiate coach Ray Treacy Thursday December 10th

CIT athletic club are delighted to announce that Ray Treacy will be providing answers to the questions posed by the future of Irish athletics next Thursday evening, December 10^th at 6pm in the Studio Room in CIT’s new GAA stand. Treacy currently in his 26^thseason overseeing Track and Cross Country operations at Providence College, Rhode Island is currently in Ireland to guide his charges, Mary Cullen, Breffni Twohig and Charlotte Ffrench-O’ Carroll to international success at this weekends European Cross Country Championships in Dublin.

It would take many pages to outline Treacy’s coaching successes over these 26 years but the following statistics serve to underscore his coaching acumen

· 2008 North East Region Women’s Cross Country Coach of the year.

· 21 consecutive NCAA Division 1 Cross Country Women’s Team appearances which is the longest appearance streak in NCAA history.

· 1995 NCAA Division 1 Women’s Cross Country champions with Treacy crowned NCAA Division 1 Womens Cross Country Coach of the year.

· Coach to the 1991 4 × 1500m Women’s world record team

· Coach to 134 All Americans

· Coach to 11 NCAA individual champions

· Coach to 13 olympians including Mark Carroll, Sinead Delahunty, Kim Smyth, Rosin McGettigan, Maria Mc Mahon (Davenport) and Martin Fagan

Entry to this session is free of charge and refreshments will be provided.

Map of CIT

November 30 – Travel & Accomodation Package for European Cross Country Championships

Donie Walsh has arranged a travel and accommodation package for anyone wishing to attend the European Cross Country Championships in Santry, Dublin on Sunday, 13 December 2009. The package includes bus transport to Dublin on Saturday, December 12 and overnight accommodation in the Clarion Hotel, Dublin. The bus will return to Cork on Sunday, December 13 after the championships. The price of this package is €70 per head. It does NOT include tickets for the Euro Cross Championships which may be purchased on http://www.ticketmaster.ie. Further arrangements will be published shortly. In the meantime, anyone wishing to avail of this package should book their place by contacting Donie Walsh asap on 086-2092795 so that numbers may be finalised.

November 28 – Cork Teams for AAI National Novice Cross Country Championships

The following athletes have been selected on the Cork teams for the National Novice XC Championships at the University of Ulster, Coleraine, Co. Derry on Sunday, 06 December 2009. The County Board is providing a bus for athletes on Cork teams who are travelling to the championships.  The bus will depart Patricks Quay (outside Victoria Sporting Club) at 1pm sharp on Saturday, 05 December.  There are also a number of seats available for supporters and athletes running for club teams at a cost of €30 per head.  Athletes and anyone else travelling on the bus should please notify Donie Walsh asap on 086-2092795. Numbers need to be finalised for the bus by Wednesday, 02 December at the latest.

The County Board has also reserved accommodation in The Chimney Corner Hotel, Newtownabbey http://www.chimneycorner.co.uk/index.htm for the Saturday night, 05 December at a special rate of £22.50stg per person sharing b&b (Twin/Double) or £35.00stg b&b(Single). Athletes on Cork teams travelling to the championships should reserve and pay for accommodation by contacting Margaret in the Chimney Corner Hotel on 00442890844925 (quoting Cork Athletics Association when booking). The Board will reimburse clubs directly for athletes on Cork teams who travel to the championships. Supporters and athletes on club teams may also avail of this rate if staying in the Chimney Corner Hotel. The bus will transport athletes to the Championships on Sunday morning and will return to Cork when the races are over.

Athletes selected on ladies teams should contact Aine Murphy asap on 085-1223885 to confirm their availability.

*Novice Men*
Diarmuid Collins, East Cork AC

Kevin O’Brien, East Cork AC

Frank Carroll, East Cork AC

George Murray East Cork AC

Barry Donovan Leevale AC

John Shine Leevale AC

George Boyle Leevale AC

Graham O’Riordan Leevale AC

Peter Fennell, Togher AC

Kieran Ryan, Togher AC

Shane Coffey, Togher AC

Donal Coakley, Togher AC

Ronan Duggan, Bandon AC

Kevin Wilmott, Bandon AC

Jeremy Walsh, Clonliffe Harriers AC

Ian O’Leary, DSD AC

*Novice Women*
Annette Quaid, Leevale AC

Sinéad O' Connor, Leevale AC

Aisling Gould, Leevale AC

Nicola Goulding, Leevale AC

Máire Heffernan. Liscarroll AC

Carol Finn, Duhallow AC

Dawn Kelly, Belgooly AC

November 24 – Creech Confirmed on Irish Junior Team for Euro Cross Country.

Ryan Creech of Leevale was named on the Irish Junior Mens cross country team today. Ciaran O’Lionaird was named as a reserve on the U23 team. AAI Press Release

November 23 – National Intercounty Cross Country Championships

Ryan Creech of Leevale produced an excellent 3^rd place finish in the Junior mens race at the National Intercounty Cross Country Championships in Kilbeggan yesterday and in the process secured his place on the Irish Junior team for the European Cross Country championships in Santry on Dec 13^th. Creech led the Cork team to bronze medals in the team competition. The Senior teams also performed with distinction, both Ladies and Mens teams finishing just outside the medals in 4^th place. Well done to all Cork athletes who took part in what were very challenging conditions. Full results – www.athleticsireland.ie

In the juvenile races Fearghal Curtin of Youghal won the U12 race while there was a double for Cork in the U18 races with Orlagh Farmer of Midleton and Patrick Coleman of Togher winning their races. Full results – www.athleticsireland.ie

November 23 – Cork Teams for Munster Masters Cross Country Championships

The above championships take place on Sunday next,November 29^th at Moyglass, Co. Tipperary. Full details on http://www.munsterathletics.com

Men (O35)

Trevor Woods, St. Finbarrs

Donnacha O’Mahoney, East Cork

Billy Flaherty, Skibbereen

Cathal O’Connell, St. Finbarrs

Tom Laffan, Bandon

Shane Simcox, Mallow

Eric Meade, East Cork

Roy Fahy, East Cork

Denis McCarthy, East Cork

Noel O’Regan, Midleton

George Murray, East Cork

Tony Kelleher, Togher

Men (O50)

Tom Hartnett, East Cork

John Collins, Leevale

Michael Murphy, St. Finbarrs

Eamonn McEvoy, St. Finbarrs

Pat Murphy, Eagle

Maurice Tobin, Grange Fermoy

Paul Dinan, St. Finbarrs

Pat Twomey, Eagle

Dan Kennedy, St. Finbarrs

Paul Cotter, Eagle

John Riordan, Rising Sun

John Quigley, Eagle

Women (O35)

Louise Kavanagh, Bandon AC

Sharon McGarry, St Finbarrs

Margo Dinan, St Finbarrs

Rachael O' Callaghan, St Finbarrs

Geraldine O' Shea, St Finbarrs

Colette Conway, St Finbarrs

Sharyn O' Callaghan, St Finbarrs

Judith O' Keeffe, St Finbarrs

Mary Histon, Rising Sun

Clothilde Fitzgibbon, Grange Fermoy

Ann O' Neill, Dohenys

Ann Marie Healy, Eagle AC

Ann Marie Holland, Eagle AC

Women (O45)

Ann Donnelly, St Finbarrs

Mary Sweeney, St Finbars

Joan Ennis, Grange Fermoy

Angela McEvoy, St Finbarrs

Kitty Buckley, St Finbarrs

Marion Lyons, St Finbarrs

Joan Hough, Midleton AC

Joan Ennis, Grange Fermoy

Siobhán Steele, Grange Fermoy

Kate Coveney, Bandon

Mary Togher, Midleton AC

November 21 – BHAA Road Race in Inniscarra Cancelled – www.corkbhaa.com .  The AAI cross country championships in Kilbeggan are going ahead.

November 18 – County Inter & Masters Cross Country – Full Results

Intermediate Results

Masters Results

November 18 – AAI Intercounty Cross Country Championships

Junior Teams have now been named for the National Inter-County Cross Country Championships in Kilbeggan on Sunday next 22 November 2009 (see news November 15 below). Travel arrangements are also given below. Please contact Donie Walsh (Men) at 086-2092795 or Aine Murphy (Women) at 085-1223885 if you are unable to travel so that arrangements may be made for substitutes. There are still a number of places available on the bus for supporters at a cost of €20 per head. Please contact Donie if you wish to travel.

Athletes selected on County teams must wear County singlets in Munster and National competition. Failure to do so will result in fines being incurred by the relevant club(s). Best of luck to all Cork athletes competing on Sunday.

November 17 – Photos from County Inter & Masters Cross Country

Photos from County Inter & Masters Cross Country - http://picasaweb.google.com/BandonAC/CorkCountyIntermediateAndMastersXCBandonNov2009#

The SPAR European Cross Country Championships (Dublin 2009) Team Manual is now available to download from the official website,www.dublin2009.ie .

November 17 – Cork County Board AGM

The Cork County Board Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday January 9^th at a venue to be announced. The closing date for nominations and motion is Tuesday, December 1^st. Nominations and motions are to be sent to Pádraig Kelly, Crioch, Ballyburdenmore, Ballincollig, Co. Cork or emailed to [email protected]. Nominations and motions will not be accepted over the phone or by text!

Clubs are requested to notify individuals they are nominating for the various positions. Nominations are invited for the following positions: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, PRO, Competition Secretary, Registrar, Team Manager, Recorder, Starters, Delegates to Munster Council, Representative on Munster Masters Committee, Representative on Munster Juvenile Committee, Juvenile Committee – Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, Competition Secretary, PRO. Masters Committee - Chairman, other members

Clubs are asked to give careful consideration to motions they are submitting and note that there is congress (national AGM) in 2010. Motions should be submitted under the following headings – Administration/General, Competition, Cross Country/Road or Track & Field/Indoor. Clubs should indicate if they wish their motions to be forwarded to Munster and/or National.

Notice of the AGM will be sent out to clubs along with venue details in December.

November 17 – County International Awards Night & 2010 Calendar

Clubs are invited to nominate athletes for awards who represented Ireland in recognised junior, senior or masters international competitions during 2009 for the upcoming County International Awards Night which will take place in January. Nominations to Pádraig Kelly, Crioch, Ballyburdenmore, Ballincollig, Co. Cork or emailed to [email protected].

Any club that wishes to have events included in the Provisional 2009 County Athletics Calendar is asked to email [email protected] with the date, nature of event and contact details as soon as possible.

November 17 – 2010 Coaching Courses

Hi all,

The Athletics Leader course planned for this Saturday in UL is now FULL so no more applications will be accepted. Many thanks for all the applications.

I am putting together a provisional calendar of courses/workshops for Jan-Apr 2010 so if you have demand for anything please let me know ASAP. Also when applying for any coaching courses in Cork/Kerry/Limerick please use the application form and send it to my home address on the form, along with the relevant fee. This should be done at the latest seven days from the course start date.

Kind Regards,

Steven Macklin
Regional Development Officer (Southwest Region)
Athletics Ireland

E-mail: [email protected]
Tel:  087 6335565

November 15 – National Athletics Awards

Well done to Derval O’Rourke & Joe O’Flynn who received awards last night.

Report

November 15 - Irish legends named as European Cross Country Ambassadors

Details

November 15 – Cork Teams for AAI Intercounty Cross Country Championships

The following athletes have been selected on the Cork teams for the National Inter County XC Championships in Kilbeggan on Sunday, 22 November 2009.  Full Junior teams to follow.  *The County Board is providing a bus for the Cork Senior & Junior teams who are travelling to the championships.  The bus will depart Merchants Quay (Dunnes Stores side) at 8am sharp on Sunday, 22 November.  There are also a number of seats available for supporters at a nominal cost.  Athletes who have been selected should please advise Donie Walsh of their availability asap on 086-2092795.  All athletes and supporters travelling on the bus need to confirm this by contacting Donie asap.*  Athletes selected on ladies teams should contact Aine Murphy asap on 085-1223885 to confirm their availability.

*Senior Men*
Mark Hanrahan, Leevale AC
Barry O'Donovan, Leevale AC
John Shine, Leevale AC
James Grufferty, Leevale AC
Brian Keane, Leevale AC
Thomas Maunsell, Leevale AC
Sean McGrath, East Cork AC
James McCarthy, East Cork AC
Diarmuid Collins, East Cork AC
Frank O'Carroll, East Cork AC
Peter Fennell, Togher AC
Eoin O'Sullivan, Togher AC

Des Casey, Millstreet AC
Cilian O'Leary, Raheny Shamrocks AC
Ian O'Leary, Dundrum South Dublin AC

*Junior Men*
Ryan Creech, Leevale AC
Stephen Hunter, Leevale AC

Shane Maher, UCC AC

Alex Kelly, Togher AC

Robert Long, Togher AC

Adam Kelleher, Togher AC

Alan O’Brien, Togher AC

Brendan Lynch, West Muskerry AC

Andrew Ross, CIT AC

Junior Women

Michelle Hartnett, Grange Fermoy

*Senior Ladies*
Lizzie Lee (Leevale AC)
Carmel Parnell  (Leevale AC)
Sinead O'Connor (Leevale AC)
Jessica Vonhatten (Leevale AC)
Niamh Roe (Eagle AC)
Claire McCarthy (St. Finbarrs AC)
Carmel Crowley (Bandon AC)
Carol Finn (U23) (Duhallow AC)

November 11 – Cork Juvenile Teams for AAI Uneven Age Cross Country

Details

November 11 – Cork Sport Partnership Website goes Live

For your Information the Cork Sports Partnership website has just gone live www.corksports.ie please check it out when you get a chance.

I would appreciate it if you (or the most relevant contact for your Club) would register your details on the site. We are also looking for all facilities or Sports Centers to be registered.

Obviously our data base is by no means complete so if you have contacts for people in other Clubs I would appreciate it if you could pass on this email to them.

You may also have events which you would like us to advertise for you, please send us on details for same.

All feedback is appreciated.

Le Dhea Mhein

Eithne Lydon

Sports Co Ordinator

Cork City Sports Partnership

Comhpháirtíocht Spóirt Chathair Chorcaí

City Hall, Cork

021 4924245 : 086 0487603 [email protected]

November 10 – County Inter & Masters Cross Country

Entries close tomorrow. The event will take plac e in Bandon at 1pm.

Masters & Intermediate Cross Country Entry Form

Directions : http://www.bandonathleticclub.com/directions.htm

November 10 – Coaching Update

There is a rotational shot putt clinic on this weekend (11.30 on Saturday in Bandon Grammar School) for coaches/interested athletes.  Dennis Roscoe from the UK will take this session. On Sunday, the national throws squad for shot/discus will take place in Bandon Athletic Club grounds from 10-4pm.  There will be some space for good regional standard athletes.  Contact 085/7268849 and [email protected]

Details and Directions http://www.bandonathleticclub.com/directions.htm

November 10 – European Cross Country, Ticket Draw

Preparations are well advanced for hosting the 16th SPAR European Cross Country Championships in Dublin on Sunday 13 December 2009. This is the first European Athletics Championship event to be held in Ireland and it will be a momentous occasion for the sport. The hosting of major events like the SPAR European Cross Country Championship is a great way for us to develop and foster our great sport within the country.

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of John Treacy's second victory at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Limerick in 1979,we are delighted to offer you the chance to win 1 of 100 tickets to the event on Sunday 13 December.

To enter, simply visit www.dublin2009.ie and enter your details on the competitions page.

The winners will be announced on 24 November following the European Cross Country Trials in Co. Westmeath. The winners will be selected at random from a computerized system.

We look forward to your support for Dublin 2009 in what will be enjoy a unique opportunity to see Europe's and Ireland's best athletes in action on home soil.

If you have any queries email [email protected]
or Tel: +353 (0)1886993.

November 10 - Munster AAI Update

Could all clubs please forward the following information to Esther Fitzpatrick [email protected]

Name of Club

Secretary's Name

Address

Home Phone No.

Mobile No.

E-mail address

Names, phone nos, and e-mail addresses of two other contacts in the club.

November 10 – Belgooly AC Table Quiz

Details

November 4 – Munster Regional Squad Day - updated

The 1^st Munster Regional Squad day of the 2009-2010 season takes place this Saturday November 7^th at the University of Limerick Track. It is open to all members of the Munster Regional Squad born between 1996-1991. All squad members are asked to register at 10.30am sharp at the track with training sessions beginning at 11am sharp. Each athlete is asked to come prepared for all weather conditions, bring a packed lunch and 5 euro to cover squad costs. N.B All hammer throwers are asked to register at UL track at 10.30am sharp and they will then have to make their way to Bilboa AC clubhouse where they will be throwing with coach Brian Akers. Each hammer athlete will need to bring their own hammers and will need a parent/coach to bring them to Bilboa AC which is about 10 miles from UL. As always the personal coaches of the athletes are very welcome to attend and sit in on the sessions. Please pass this note on to all regional squad members in your club/school.

Steven Macklin
Regional Development Officer (Southwest Region), Athletics Ireland

E-mail: [email protected], Tel:  087 6335565

November 3 – County Intermediate & Masters Cross Country, November 15

The course is situated at Clancoolmore, Bandon on the lands of the Ahern family by kind permission. It is within easy walking distance of the Bandon GAA grounds where parking / dressing / toilet facilities will be provided, along with facilities for Co Board officials within the complex, again by kind permission. No vehicular access to the course other than for ambulance and amplification.  

The GAA complex is situated on the Kilbrittain road just off the end of the by-pass road from Cork. Right turn at the end of the by-pass and complex is on the left - see sign for Gaelscoil at the entrance. If approaching from the opposite direction the complex will be on the right

November 2 – Munster Intermediate Cross Country

This event will take place on Sunday next (November 8^th) in Tralee. Anybody named unable to travel is asked to contact Aine Murphy, 085 1223885, [email protected]

Womens Team

St. Finbarrs AC

Ger O Shea,

Col Conway

Rachael O Callaghan

Kata Frankova

Liscarroll AC

Máire Heffernan

Belgooly AC

Dawn Kelly

Duhallow AC

Carol Finn

Mens team will be posted when it becomes available

November 1 – County Junior and Senior Cross Country Results

This event was held today in Clonakilty. Many thanks to Bandon AC and the West Cork Board for hosting the event. An overnight deluge resulted in very poor underfoot conditions which made taking part and finishing a big achievement for all the participants.

Michelle Hartnett of Grange Fermoy was an impressive winner of the junior womens race as was Ryan Creech of Leevale in the Junior mens race.

A late surge by 2008 champion Rhona Lynch of Eagle was not enough to prevent Lizze Lee of Leevale maintaining her perfect record this current cross country season. In October she won the County and Munster Novice cross country titles. Mark Hanrahan of Leevale successfully defended his title shirking the challenge of East Corks Sean McGrath over the last lap of the race.

In the Inter Club Competitions, Blarney Inniscarra won the junior womens title ahead of Bandon. Togher retained the junior mens ahead of Blarney Inniscarra athletic club. Eagle retained the senior womens title ahead of Leevale and Bandon. East Cork retained their mens title for the 7^th year in a row with Leevale second ahead of Togher. The B section results will be confirmed at the next county board meeting.

County Senior Men Results

County Senior Women Results

County Junior Men Results

County Junior Women Results

October 31 - Top US Nutritionist and Coach Jack Medina MA. to speak in Cork and Kerry By Fr Liam Kelleher

See link

October 23 – AAI Juvenile Even Age Cross Country Championships

This event will take place in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath on Sunday November 22^nd. Anybody named on the Cork teams unable to compete is asked to contact Mary Meagher so replacements can be called up. Cork Teams for AAI Juvenile Even Age Cross Country

October 20 – County Junior & Senior Cross Country

This event will take place in the Clonakilty showgrounds on Sunday November 1^st @ 1pm. The event is being hosted by Bandon AC.

Entries are to be sent to Mary Meagher by Wednesday October 28^th, details on entry forms.

Postal Entry Form

Excel Entry Form

October 19 – Munster Cross Country Results

Available now on www.munsterathletics.com

October 18 – County Juvenile B Cross Country Results

Well Done to all who took part in these championships Results

October 13 – Ballincollig/Bishopstown Fit4Life/Meet & Train at Cork IT

Athletics Ireland in association with the Health Promotion Dept of the Health Service Executive (HSE) South Cork City & County Local Sports Partnership (CCLSP) has started a Fit4Life/Meet & Train group in partnership with the Cork Institute of Technology. The group is part of Athletics Ireland’s Fit4Life programme, which aims to develop fitness in a fun and sociable environment.

The group was launched on Tuesday 13^th October with over 30 people signing up on the first night. A very enjoyable night was had by all and the feedback was very positive. The group will meet every Tuesday at 7pm sharp at the new Cork IT Stand and new members are welcome at anytime. No previous experience of jogging or running is required but you are also welcome to join if you are a regular runner. You can choose a pace to suit your own level of fitness. The group is being led by very experienced coaches Marian Lyons St. Finbarrs AC, Ian O’ Sullivan Cork IT and Eamon Kelly Ballincollig AC. The route use is the new walking trail in the grounds of CIT. Cost is €15 this covers insurance and registration with Athletics Ireland and includes a free goody bag. It is essential to have a good pair of runners and warm light layers to wear as you warm up. Males and females are welcome and all must be over 16 years.

Cork Institute of Technology are delighted with the opportunity to give something back to the local community and the meet and train group gives local people a chance to use CIT walking trail. Staff and students of CIT are also welcome to join as well as those living in the local community and further a field.   

Shirley O’ Shea, Senior Health Promotion Officer, HSE South said “This group is planned to encourage people to get involved in activities who are new to exercise or would like to get fit as part of a group. We are working with local communities and facilities to ensure there are specific activities suitable for beginners and those with low fitness levels as it all about offering people in these communities an opportunity to get active, meet other people and socialise." So just turn up on your own or even better bring a friend, relative or neighbour who you can train with in between group sessions”.   

If you would like to know more about the Ballincollig/Bishopstown Fit4Life/Meet & Train group please contact Claire 021 466 5083 or Eucharia 021 492 4741 at the local sports partnership or check www.cclsp.com. Further info on Fit4Life Programme can be found at www.athleticsireland.ie or contact Regional Development Officer Steven Macklin at 0876335565 or e-mail [email protected].    

October 12 – Cork Teams for Munster Novice Cross Country

Below are the Cork teams for the Munster Novice Cross Country Championships which will take place on Sunday next in Dungarvan. Anybody named unable to attend is asked to contact the team manager (Áine or Donie)

Novice Women
Leevale AC Lizzie Lee, Sinéad O' Connor, Rosaleen McKeown, Annette Quaid

St Finbarrs AC Amy Wolfe, Aoife Mahony, Geraldine O' Shea, Colette Conway

Grange Fermoy AC Clotilde Fitzgibbon

Eagle AC Anne-Marie Power, Catriona Leahy

Belgooly AC Sarah Gayer

U23 Women

Belgooly AC Sarah Gayer, Christina Broderick

UCC AC Tara Rhatigan, UCC AC

Duhallow AC Carol Finn

Novice Men

Barry O’Donovan Leevale  

Kevin Wilmot Bandon  

Brian Hegarty East Cork

Shane Coffey Togher  

Patrick Murphy Togher  

Kieran Ryan Togher  

Donal Coakley Togher  

James T Curran St Finbarrs  

Dennis Coughlan St Finbarrs  

George Waugh Rising Sun  

Chris Harrington Leevale  

Eamonn O’Donovan Rising Sun  

James O’Driscoll CIT  

Tim O’Mahony East Cork

Dave Muldowney Eagle

U23 Men

Barry O’Donovan Leevale  

Shane Coffey Togher  

Craig Harrington Togher  

James O’Driscol CIT  

Michael O’Regan CIT  

Joe Fitzgerald East Cork

John Collins CIT  

Kevin Maybury CIT  

Denis Metcalfe Leevale  

Kevin Hassett Togher  

October 11 – Good Day for Leevale at the County Novice

Leevale swept the board at todays County Novice Cross Country Championships which were held in Killeagh, near Youghal. Barry Donovan of Leevale took the mens title over a fast 6k course with Kevin Wilmott of Bandon in 2nd and Brian Hegarty, East Cork 3rd.  UCC student Donovan led Leevale to victory in the team contest with East Cork in 2nd place and St. Finbarrs AC in 3rd.  Donovan also won the U23 title ahead of Shane Coffey of Togher.

The ladies title over 3k was won by Lizzie Lee.  The Leevale triathlete was a clear winner over Catherine Cashell of St. Finbarrs in 2nd and Sinead O'Connor, also of Leevale in 3rd.  Leevale again took team honours with St. Finbarrs and Eagle filling 2nd and 3rd.

Full Results

Photos from the event are available on www.eagleac.net, click on photos link.

October 11 – Day 2 County Juvenile Cross Country Championships

The second round of the county juvenile cross country championships were held today in Killeagh. Another fine course and big fields in the races resulted in some fantastic competition. Well done to all who took part and best of luck to those competing in the upcoming Munster Championships. Results

October 8 – Presentations to Olive Loughnane, Derval O’Rourke, Robbie Heffernan & Joan Healy

Photos - http://picasaweb.google.com/corkaaipro/PresentationToOliveLoughnaneRobertHeffernanDervalORourkeAndJoanHealy07Oct2009

A number of Cork athletes and Cork based athletes impressed over the summer months in international athletics competitions, these athletes were honoured yesterday at a civic reception in the county hall and also at last nights county board meeting.

October 8 – Fit4Life in the CIT for Ballincollig & Bishopstown Area

Details

October 4 – Day 1 County Juvenile Cross Country Championships

The first round of the county juvenile cross country championships were held today in Carrignavar. A fine course and big fields in the races resulted in some fantastic competition. Well done to all who took part and best of luck to those competing in the second round of the championships next Sunday in Youghal. Results

September 28 – Mini Marathon Photos

http://www.eagleac.net/component/option,com_gallery2/Itemid,86/?g2_itemId=30768, courtesy of John Quigley of Eagle AC

September 20 – Mini Marathon

The Mini Marathon is being held on Sunday 27^th. This is a critical fundraiser for the board, without it the activities of the board, particularly senior competition, would be very severely curtailed. Help is needed on Sunday and every club is expected to provide at least two to help. Anybody available to is asked to contact – Noreen Murphy 085 7157810, Pat Walsh 087 2354836, Pat Buckley 085 1480725

September 20 – Cross Country

Riverstick Kinsale Open Cross Country Results

September 20

Olympian Olive is Sportswoman of the Month

Cork’s World Championship wins coveted award

Dublin, Wed., 17^th Sept 2009: Cork’s World Championship star, Olive Loughnane has been named The Irish Times/Irish Sports Council ‘Sportswoman of the Month Award’ for August today for her superb performance in the twenty-kilometre walk at the Berlin eventlast month. The thirty-three year old, took silver, finishing just 49 seconds behind defending champion and Olympic gold medalist Olga Kaniskina of Russia in 1:28.58. In soaring temperatures, Olive held off the challenge of China’s Hong Liu with 12 seconds to spare to take her first major championship medal, walking a season’s best. Olive lives in Coachford with her husband Martin Corkery, a former Cork footballer, and young daughter Eimear. She is only the fourth Irish athlete ever to have won a World Championship medal, joining Eamonn Coghlan (gold in 1983), Sonia O’Sullivan (silver in 1993 and gold in 1995) and Gillian O’Sullivan (silver in 2003), also in the 20km walk.

It is exactly a year since Olive won a 2008 Sportswoman of the Month Award for Ireland’s best result in track and field at the Beijing Olympic Games, when she finished seventh in the 20km walk. Encouraged by that performance, in which she knocked 93 seconds off her personal best and finished just one minute and 14 seconds behind the gold-medal winner, Olive was convinced she hadn’t past her best yet and announced her plan to compete in the London 2012 Olympics. Her recent performance in Berlin suggests she is one of Ireland’s top hopes of bringing home an Olympic medal.

“It is a honour to receive this Sportswoman of the Month Award and to be in the company of other monthly winners like Katie Taylor, Derval O’Rourke and Mary Cullen, said Olive of her award win. “It was only when I came home that it struck me what I achieved in Berlin. The crowds that turned out on Loughrea and Coachford were amazing. The World Championships was a significant step for me and has given me the confidence I need for the next three years, in looking forward to London 2012”.

Being in Berlin was a testament to Olive’s strength of character having suffered a chronic iron deficiency following the birth of her daughter Eimear three years ago. Olive, alongside previous monthly nominees, will battle it out for the title of Sportswoman of the Year at an awards ceremony in Dublin in January 2010.

Established in 2004, the Sportswoman of the Month award recognises the abilities and achievements of women in Irish sports, with the judges selecting a winner each month for her ability to excel at sport. The  monthly and annual winners are decided by a judging panel, which is represented by individuals from The Irish Times, RTÉ, and the Evening Herald.

 Further details on the Sportswoman of the Year Awards can be found on www.irishtimes.com/events/sportswoman/.   

September 15 – Cross Country Season Begins

Riverstick Kinsale AC hold their annual open cross country this Sunday @ 1pm – further details Riverstick Kinsale Open Cross Country

September 15 – Coaching Update

Munster Regional Squad Cross Country Day

Venue Banna Beach, Ardfert Co. Kerry (Drive through Tralee and head for Ardfert Village, Banna Beach is located 2-3 miles from Ardfert).

Saturday September 19th
This day is intended to assist athletes and coaches prepare for the upcoming Cross Country season. U14-U19 Munster Regional Squad members 2009-2010 preparing for cross country and their coaches are invited to attend. All athletes should have received a letter in the post on Friday 11^th, Mon 14^th or will receive it Tues 15^th September.
Several coaches will deliver the workshop/training sessions and the plan for the day includes:
- Core Workout, Training Session, Talk on Training/Racing/Recovery
Please indicate your attendance in advance by contacting Steven Macklin see details below.
Date: Saturday September 19th
Time: 11am – 2pm (Registration at 10.30am sharp)
Location: Banna Beach Main Carpark
Cost: €5 per person to help cover costs
Please bring a packed lunch.
Athletes come prepared for a training session.
For further details contact Steven Macklin– [email protected], 0876335565

On Monday 21^st September there will be a Road Running/Endurance Workshop also at UL from 7-9.30pm and it takes place in the classroom in the sports arena. It is aimed at all athletes and coaches 18+ interested in Endurance running. The cost of the course is 5 Euro payable on the night at registration 6.45pm sharp. Guest speaker on the night will be Irish Olympic 800m runner Thomas Chamney. The following topics will be covered:

- Different types of Endurance training

- Heart rates and training

- Recovery Methods

- Planning

- Important Tips

- Training for 5km, 10km & Marathon

- Question & Answer session

September 10 – Coaching Update

Cross Country training in Farran Wood, Coachford, Co. Cork for anyone who wants to train with a group on the following dates from 12.30 to 1.30.  Saturday the 12^th, 19^th (TBC) and 26^th of September.  Saturday the 24^th and 31^st October and the 14^th of November.

An Assistant Coach Course in Skibbereen Co. Cork has been added to the calendar of events for the Cork/Kerry/Limerick areas - Southwest Coaching Calendar

September 10 – County Cross Country Championships

Juvenile Cross Country – Cover Letter, Entry Form Day 1, Entry Form Day 2, Postal Entry Form

Senior Cross Country Entry Form

August 27 – Upcoming Child Protection Courses

Southwest Coaching Calendar

August 26 – Upcoming Child Protection Courses

Code of Ethics (Basic Awareness in Children’s Sport)

Venue: Colaiste Choilm, Ballincollig, Co. Cork

Date: 8^th & 9^th September 2009

Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm

Cost: €10 per participant

Places will only be secured after registration and payment are received.

The attendants must be over 18 years of age

Please note that in order to run the course we require at least 10 participants

Claire Hurley

Sports Development Officer

Co Cork Local Sports Partnership

Tel:  021 4665083

Mobile: 086 7947922

Email: [email protected]

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Code of Ethics/Basic Awareness

· September 14^th & 15^th Places Available

· November 16^th & 17^th Places Available

The above Code of Ethics courses are in the South Parish Hall, off South Terrace in Cork City.  This course is limited to 16 participants

The above courses will run on a Monday and Tuesday night from 7-9pm. Club members who might be interested should complete application form and return to me along with €10 to secure your place. PLEASE NOTE All Participants should be at least 18years of age.

2. Childrens Officer Course

 October 13^th & 20^th Places Available

The above Children’s Officer course are in the South Parish Hall, off South Terrace in Cork City. This course is limited to 16 participants. The above course will run over two consecutive Tuesday nights from 6.30pm to 9.30pm each night. Club members who might be interested should complete application form and return to me along with €20 to secure your place.

PLEASE NOTE All Participants should be at least 18years of age and have completed the above named Code of Ethics/Basic Awareness at lease 6 months previous.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE: when a course reaches its maximum attendance participants will be put onto the next available course, with their prior agreement.

Le Dhea Mhein

Eithne Lydon

Sports Co Ordinator

Cork City Sports Partnership

Comhpháirtíocht Spóirt Chathair Chorcaí

City Hall, Cork

021 4924245 : 086 0487603, [email protected]

August 23 – Olive Loughnane Homecoming

Irelands Silver Medallist in the 20K Walk, Olive Loughnane is returning home to Coachford tomorrow evening (Monday August 24th). She will be welcomed to Coachford at 7pm and an open invitation is extended to the athletics community to join in the celebrations tomorrow.

August 21 – World T&F Championships

Commentary & Interviews from the World T&F Championships, courtesy of Will Downing (MP3 Format)

100m hurdles Final Commentary

Interview with Derval O’Rourke

Interview with Paul Hession

Commentary on Womens 20K Walk

Interview with Olive Loughnane

Day 2 Summary

200m Final

100m Final

August 19 – Well Done Derval!

Derval O’Rourke of Leevale was 4^th tonight in Berlin at the World T&F Championships in a thrilling 100m hurdles final in a new national record time of 12.67. The 2006 world indoor 8hudrle champion has had a frustrating season due to injury and had not been expected to do so well. She qualified as a fastest loser from the semi final and was in lane 1 for the final. Inside lanes seem to suit Derval though and she had a wonderful start matching the race leaders stride for stride for nearly the whole race crossing the finish line in 4^th place. This is the best performance of an Irish Sprinter in the modern era.

Best of Luck to David Gillick in the 400m Final!

August 16 – Well Done Olive!

There was a great boost for Irish athletics this afternoon with the news that Olive Loughnane won silver in the womens 20K walk in Berlin at the World T&F Championships. The Galway native (but based in Cork) had a great performance working her way through the field in the early stages of the race and eventually up the second in the last 2 Km. This was a great performance for Olive who was Irelands top athlete at the Beijing Olympics last year. Ireland last won a medal in these championships in 2003 in Paris, incidentally also in the Womens 20K Walk.

Robert Heffernan of Togher was 15^th in the mens 20K walk yesterday. Rob was disappointed with his performance but his preparations this year have been upset by injury. Nevertheless, 15^th in the world is a very impressive performance.

The world T&F championships are being televised on Eurosport & BBC.

August 14 – World T&F Championships

Best of Luck to the Irish team competing in Berlin at the World T&F Championships.

15^th August

Roisin McGettigan 3,000m Steeplechase Heats  10:50 / 9:50 (Irish Time)

Robert Heffernan  20k Race Walk   Final  13:00 / 12:00 (I T)

Thomas Chamney 1,500m   Heats  18:15 / 17:15 (I T)

16^th August

Olive Loughnane 20k Race Walk   Final 12:00 / 11:00 (I T)

17^th August

Michelle Carey  400m Hurdles   Heats  18:15 / 17:15 (I T)

Thomas Chamney 1,500m    Semi Final 20:10 / 19:10 (I T)

Roisin McGettigan 3,000m  Steeplechase Final  20:30 / 19:30 (I T)

18^th August

Paul Hession  200m    Heats  10:05 / 9:05 (I T)

Deirdre Ryan  High Jump  Qualification 10:20 / 9:20 (I T)

David Gillick  400m    Heats  11:05 / 10:05 (I T)

Deirdre Byrne  1,500m   Heats  12:05 / 11:05 (I T)

Derval O’Rourke 100m Hurdles  Heats  18:10 / 17:10 (I T)

Paul Hession  200m   Semi Final 18:55 / 17:55 (I T)

Michelle Carey  400m Hurdles  Semi Final 20:15 / 19:15 (I T)

19^th August

David Gillick  400m   Semi Final 18:15 / 17:15 (I T)

Derval O’Rourke 100m Hurdles  Semi Final 18:45 / 17:45 (I T)

Paul Hession  200m   Semi Final 19:25 / 18:25 (I T)

Thomas Chamney 1,500m   Final  20:25 / 19:25 (I T)

20^th August

Thomas Chamney 800m   Heats  11:45 / 10:45 (I T)

Eileen O’Keeffe  Hammer   Qualification 13:45 / 12:45 (I T) 

Alistair Cragg  5,000m   Heats  18:55 / 17:55 (I T)

Deirdre Ryan  High Jump  Final  19:10 / 18:10 (I T)

Michelle Carey  400m Hurdles  Final  20:15 / 19:15 (I T)

Paul Hession  200m    Final  20:35 / 19:35 (I T)

21^st August

Jamie Costin  50k Race Walk  Final  9:10 / 8:10 (I T)

Colin Griffin  50k Race Walk  Final  9:10 / 8:10 (I T)

Deirdre Byrne  1,500m   Semi Final 20:00 / 19:00 (I T)

Thomas Chamney 800m   Semi Final 20:30 / 19:30 (I T)

David Gillick  400m   Final  21:20 / 20:20 (I T)

22^nd August

Eileen O’Keeffe  Hammer  Final  19:30 / 18:30 (I T)

23^rd August

Alistair Cragg  5,000m   Final  16:25 / 15:25 (I T)

Deirdre Byrne  1,500m   Final  17:00 / 16:00 (I T)

Thomas Chamney 800m   Final  17:25 / 16:25 (I T)

*Events in italics dependant on qualification

August 14 – Hammer Coaching

Hi everyone

Paddy Mc Grath, Irish Olympian hammer thrower and coach is over from the US in the last two weeks of August.

He has offered to run a hammer clinic while he is here.  Will you let me know if you are interested in attending a hammer clinic during this time, and indicate when would suit best. I will put it on at the most popular time.

I can be contacted  on [email protected].

Ailish

August 4 - Upcoming McDonalds Athletic Leader course in Douglas Community School Cork on Saturday 29th August.

Athletic Leader

Aim

The Athletic Leader course focuses on introducing the fundamentals of athletic movement to children. The aim of the Athletic Leader course is to provide teachers and parents with the skills and tools to manage and lead an Athletics Program in their school or club for children in the 5-10 year old age bracket. The course is focused on the delivery of practical information and lessons. The content focuses on organising athletics games and activities for young children.

Content

The content for this course includes

Group teaching/coaching skills and identify ways to make the teaching/coaching sessions fun

The use of Hurdles and obstacles, tumbling, running, jumping throwing and running

Games to provide fun in developing fitness

Developing an awareness of the growing child and the implications on fitness activities

Games to develop speed and reaction, using acceleration and change of direction

The ethics of teaching/coaching including topics such as winning vs. involvement and Recognising the importance of individual improvement

Practical sessions on running and agility, jumping and throwing.

Planning a session and a program.

Duration

This course will run over 1 day

Saturday 29th August 9.30am-4pm (Registration 9am sharp)

Venue

Douglas Community School Sports Hall, Douglas, Cork City.

Entry Requirements

Athletics Leader is open to all volunteers/club coaches/parents/teachers

Assessment/ Qualification

There is no examination.

Cost

60 euro– Included in the price for this course is the new Athletics Leader manual which contains hundreds of child friendly agility, balance and co-ordination activities.

For further information on this course please contact Steven, tel: 0876335565 email: [email protected].

July 24 – Upcoming Open Sports

Open Sports in August

Monday 3rd Rising Sun Open Sports, CIT Track, 1.30pm, programme, www.risingsunac.com

Sunday 9th Liscarroll Annual Open Sports @1.00pm in Liscarroll GAA Grounds.

July 11 – Development at CIT Track Commences

After a long wait, construction of the new stand at the CIT Track will commence next week. The development is in partnership with the county board, CIT, cork county and cork city councils and will hopefully be complete late this year or by early 2010. A sincere thanks to all who assisted with the fundraising, organising and lobbying for this development to take place.

July 11 – Coaching Update

Hi all,

I am currently putting together a provisional calendar of courses for Sep-Dec which I will e-mail to you in the coming weeks. If you have any preferences for any courses please let me know and I will do my best to put these on. The first course planned will be an Athletics Leader course in Cork on August 30th.

Kind Regards,

Steven

Steven Macklin

Regional Development Officer (Southwest Region)

Athletics Ireland

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel: 087 6335565

July 9 – News

Juvenile News Update

National Juvenile Championships News!!

After long and careful deliberation the Juvenile Committee of the Athletic Association of Ireland have agreed to change Day 4 with Day 3 of the National Juvenile Championships scheduled for 18^th & 19^th July in Tullamore Harriers Stadium, County Offaly.

 The Juvenile Athletic Committee appreciate that this change may cause difficulty for some , however the decision was taken in the interest of all the athletes who would like the opportunity to participate in one or all of the -

National Juvenile Championships

Schools International

Celtic Games

Day 3 18^th July    Inter Club and Inter County Relay Day

Day 4  19^th July   Juvenile Individual Championships

June 15 – Update

County Board Meeting

There will be no county board meeting in July, however there will be an officers meeting. The next full County Board meeting will be held on Wednesday September 3^rd @ 8pm in the SMA Hall in Wilton.

2009 County Cross Country Championships

Clubs/Boards are invited to apply to Padraig Kelly, Crioch, Ballyburdenmore, Ballincollig, Co. Cork or [email protected] to host these Championships.

October

4 Cork County Juvenile Even Age Cross Country Championships

11 Cork County Juvenile Uneven Age & Novice & Under 23 Cross Country Championships

November

1 County Junior & Senior Cross Country Championships

15 Cork County Intermediate & Masters Cross Country Championships

2010 Munster Junior & Senior Cross Country Championships

This event will be held in Cork in mid-January, clubs/boards are invited to host this event.

Cross Country Training

For the last few years cross country training sessions have been organised by the county board in advance of the cross country season. If clubs/individuals wish for this training to be organised this year please email [email protected] before the end of June.

Regrading Applications

Athletes who wish to be regraded for the upcoming county cross country championships must apply in writing to Padraig Kelly, Crioch, Ballyburdenmore, Ballincollig, Co. Cork or [email protected] by August 31^st.

Transfer Applications

Transfer Applications must be lodged with the County Registrar (John Copithorne, Belgooly, Co. Cork) by August 31^st.

County Team Manager

Joe O’Flynn stepped down as County Team manager in May due to unavailability later on this year. The position will be filled at the September County Board Meeting. The board is open to the workload being shared between two individuals.

If the position is not filled no county teams will be entered in the Munster and National cross country championships.

Clubs are invited to nominate individuals for this position. Please consult with the person being nominated before nominating him/her.

Team Manager Duties:

Selection of County Teams for Munster/National Championships (Munster Novice, U23, Intermediate, Masters, Junior & Senior Cross Country Championships, National Novice, Intermediate, Junior, Senior & Masters Cross Country Championships, Munster Novice, Senior & Masters Road Championships)

Entering County Teams into these Competitions

Notification of those selected on County Teams about competitions

Management of County Teams on the day of competition (collection of numbers, team declaration, distributing & collecting singlets, ensuring results are correct, collecting and distributing medals)

Presenting a report to county board meetings (verbal report on results of events/team selection, etc..)

County Secretary

Padraig Kelly stepped down as County Secretary in June due to possible unavailability later on this year. The position will be filled at the September County Board Meeting. If the position is not filled, the work of the county secretary will not be carried out.

Clubs are invited to nominate individuals for this position. Please consult with the person being nominated before nominating him/her.

Secretary Duties:

Take minutes at county board meetings

Deal with correspondence to/from the board

Sign approved transfers and permit applications

Regards

Pádraig Kelly

Acting Secretary, Cork County Athletics Board

June 14 – Irish Schools T&F TV Coverage

Highlights of the All-Ireland Track and Field Schools Championships will be on Setanta Ireland on June 23 24 and 25, with commentary by Will Downing. Most track races, and a good selection of the field events will be shown. ~ 90 minutes of coverage in total.

June 14 – Cork City Marathon

Many thanks to all who helped out with this event. There will be a civic reception in early July for all those who helped being hosted by the Lord Mayor in the City Hall. (Likely Date July 9^th, 7.30pm)

June 14 – Cork Sports Ability Day, July 11^th

See www.cclsp.com

10^th June, 2009 

Dear  Coach

This years SportsAbility Day will take place on Saturday 11^th July from 12pm to 3pm in the CIT Sports Hall, Cork.  

Our message is simple, sport is for everyone and the SportsAbility Day is open to anyone who shares our interest in sport whether they are participants, parents, friends or coaches. 

This year we have put together an exciting array of indoor and outdoor activities for people with a disability, all of which are available in Cork.  We would really appreciate if you would actively promote the event to your members and would welcome any feedback you receive. 

Many thanks in advance for your support. 

Yours sincerely, 

Sinead Costello 

Sports Inclusion Disability Officer

County Cork Sports Partnership

Yeats House, Barrack Square

Ballincollig, Co. Cork 

Tel: (021) 466 5085

Mobile: 086 7947923

Fax: (021) 466 5090

Email: [email protected]

June 9 – Munster Juvenile T&F Report

See Juvenile Athletics News

Tracton Sports – June 28^th

May 24 – County Juvenile T&F Results

County Juvenile B T&F Results

Pentathlon Results

May 23 – Courceys Sports

Sunday May 31^st Courceys Open Sports, Ballinspittle GAA, 1pm

May 18 – Little Athletics Jamboree Update

A quick reminder to all clubs that the South West Little Athletics Jamboree will take place this Saturday May 23rd at Douglas Community School in Cork City from 11am-1.15pm and is free of charge. This is for all those aged 5-11 years old and will involve a sportshall type fun day with relays etc for the kids in all clubs in Cork/Kerry/Limerick. Sonia O’ Sullivan will be in attendance as well as McDonalds representatives. An active and fun day is promised. All clubs are asked to arrive at 10.45am to check in. If your club is attending, could you text or e-mail Steven Macklin at 0876335565 or [email protected] with a rough idea of numbers attending.

May 18 – Calling all Athletics Coaches!

Are you interested in a unique challenge? Do you want to give back to the

sport you love? Do you want to work with highly motivated athletes?

Then our summer athletics programme is for you!

This is an exciting new programme for athletes with a physical disability taking place in Cork this summer. We are looking to recruit new athletes with a potential to create pathways into the Paralympics athlete training programme. These young and mature athletes are looking for coaches with energy, passion and expertise as well as patience, empathy, and sportsmanship.

Your current coaching skills can be easily adapted. And support and assistance will be provided throughout the programme.

The club will be based in Cork City, if you're interested and up to the challenge please contact [email protected]

May 18 – Cork City Marathon

CORK CITY MARATHON STEWARDS

There will be two training nights in May in the

Montenotte Hotel from 7.30 – 9pm (May 20^th & 27^th). All volunteers are being asked to attend for health and safety purposes. Many Thanks in Advance. Stewards still needed contact: [email protected], Pat Walsh 087 2354836 or Pat Buckley 085 1480725,

May 18 – C Team prepare for Cork City Marathon Relay

The C Team - Cancer Survivors are running in the relay section of the Cork City Marathon on Monday June 1st 2009.

The C Team - Cancer Survivors is a very special and unique relay team. Each of the members is a survivor of cancer.

The team members are:

Dan Byrne, Mallow AC, Oesophegeal Cancer

Joe Deane, Killeagh GAA, Testicular Cancer

Joe Dineen, Blackpool, Prostate Cancer

John Quigley, Eagle AC, Prostate Cancer

John Ryan, Cork Tri Club, Testicular Cancer

We've opened two pages on mycharity.ie, raising sponsorship for two charities ARC House in Cork and the Irish Cancer Society.

Arc House:

http://www.mycharity.ie/event/c_team_-_camcer_survivors_-_arc_house/

Irish Cancer Society

http://www.mycharity.ie/event/c_team_-_cancer_survivors_irish_cancer_society/

Alternatively we also accept cash!!

The primary aims of the group are:

1) To raise the profile and awareness of cancer survivors. We're still here and getting on with life. (It may not be easy, but, bugger it, we're dealing with it)

2) To show those facing cancer, whether diagnosed or supporting someone who is dealing with cancer, that we’re getting on with life… and they can too

3) To make contact with other cancer survivors who might join with us in future events and finally

4) (Maybe) raise a bit of money, though this is not a core aim. Many thanks in advance for your support,

John Quigley, Eagle AC

May 17 – Cork City Sport July 4^th 2009

The Cork City Sports International Track & Field event takes place on Saturday July 4th at the famous Mardyke Track. It is hoped that Ireland’s top athletes will all compete along with the numerous international star athletes. The following events will take place:

Men: Women:

100m 100m

200m 400m

400m 1500m

1500m 100m Hurdles

3000m High Jump

High Jump Long Jump

Long Jump 4*100m Relay

4*100m Relay 4*400m Relay

4*400m Relay Junior 800m

Junior 1500m

More details will be available on the Cork City Sports website www.corkcitysports.ie in the coming weeks. If you are interested in competing at the Cork City Sports please contact one of the following people:

Dick Hodgins Chairman Cork City Sports (All races except relays & junior 800m/1500m) [email protected] or 0214892422

Steven Macklin Regional Development Officer AAI (Junior 800m/1500m races) [email protected] or 0876335565

John Sheehan National Sprints Director (Relays) [email protected] or 0868548428

May 17 – County Juvenile T&F

Cork County Juvenile T&F Results Day 2

Photographs will be available on www.actionreplayphotos.com

May 10 –

South Munster Schools T&F Results Day 2

County Junior/Senior/Masters T&F Results

May 9 – Little Athletics Jamboree with Sonia O’Sullivan

A quick reminder to all Little Athletics clubs that the South West Little Athletics Jamboree will take place on Saturday May 23rd at Douglas Community School in Cork from 11.30am-1.30pm. This is for all those aged 5-10 years old and will involve a sportshall type fun day for the kids in all Little Athletics clubs in Cork/Kerry/Limerick. Sonia O’ Sullivan will be in attendance as well as McDonalds representatives. An active and fun day is promised so keep Saturday May 23rd in your diary. More details to follow soon.

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel: 087 6335565

May 3 – County Juvenile T&F

Cork County Juvenile T&F Results Day 1

South Munster Schools T&F Results Day 1

Courcey Open Sports Programme

Apr 26 – Update

Please note that the closing date for the County Juvenile T&F is Monday April 27^th.

The programme for Riverstick Sports is available at the following link – Riverstick Sports

Apr 8 – Development Day for over 18’s, April 18th

A development day for athletes aged 19 and over who are not part of national event squads will take place in Tullamore on Saturday 18th April.

The development day is intended for athletes who are over-age for the Regional Development Squads and who have not been selected to any of the National Event Squads.

All events will be catered for where demand from athletes exists. The Day will comprise of a presentation from a guest speaker followed by an event specific coaching session.

Please note, athletes interested in attending must notify Athletics Ireland by Wednesday, April 15th, so that adequate coaching cover is provided. Contact Paul at the details below to confirm attendance and specify your chosen event(s).

Athletics Development Day for over 18’s

Date: Saturday, 18th April 2009

Venue: Tullamore Harriers Stadium

Time: 11am - 2:30pm

Contact: Paul McNamara, [email protected], 087 2693675, by Wednesday April 15^th

Apr 8 – Sports Information Evening for Ethnic Minorities

Cork City Council Hosts a Sports Information Evening for Ethnic Minorities

Venue: The Glen Resource and Sports Centre

Date: April 15^th 2009

Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Information: 021 4924741 / 086 8159009

This initiative is funded by the Office of the Minister for Integration

Mar 30 – Good Performances by Cork Athletes in SIAB International

Some results from the Cork athletes at the Schools International Cross-Country in Wales last Saturday.

Junior Girls 3,500m- Blaithin Lynch St Marys Midleton 15th

Junior Boys 4,500m- Ian Hartnett Colaiste Daibheid 19th

Inter Boys 6,000m- Peter Hanrahan Douglas CS 15th, Danny Mullins St Gobans Bantry 20th, Patrick Coleman Douglas CS 25^th

Well done to all!

Mar 30 – Upcoming SAQ & Child Protection Courses

The Cork City Sports Partnership is hosting a Speed Agility and Quickness Course on April 24th 2009 from 4.30pm to 10.30pm. The venue is being supplied by St Vincent’s GAA Club.

Places are still available on this course and will be allocated on a first come basis. Interested Participants can call me or email [email protected] for an Application Form.

Code of Ethics courses 2009

· May 11th and 12th

· September 14th & 15th

· October 12th and 13th

· November 16th & 17th

All of the above courses will take place in the South Parish Hall, Cork City, from 7-9pm BOTH NIGHTS. Email [email protected] for further details.

Le Dhea Mhéin

Eithne Lydon

Sports Co Ordinator

Cork City Sports Partnership

Comhpháirtíocht Spóirt Chathair Chorcaí

City Hall, Cork

021 4924245 : 086 0487603

Mar 29 – County Road Championships

The county road championships were held today in Carrignavar. Numbers were down slightly on last year but there was some very exciting finishes. Well done to the host club carrignavar and all who took part in todays event. A sincere thanks to Liam O’Brien and family for their assistance with the results.

Full Mens Result

Full Womens Result

Results Summary

Other news –

Transfers
Transfer froms must be lodged with the County registrar John Copithorne by Tuesday March 31st.  Transfer forms can be posted to John Copithorne, Belgooly, Co. Cork or handed to him in the CIT Track, 7-8pm on Tuesday.

Cross Country League for Women
At the 2009 County AGM a motion was passed that the Womens Inter Club (novice, intermediate & senior only) Cross Country Championships be run as a league incorporated into the county novice, intermediate and senior individual championships.  The county under 23 and masters women championships will be unaffected by this change.
This motion was passed in response to a very poor entry in the county womens cross country events in recent years, particularly this year.  The aim of this proposal is to improve participation by women in our cross country events.    
If this move is to be a successful, it is to important Clubs and interested parties contribute their ideas and views.  It should not be assumed somebody else will do this for you, if you have a view or idea let us know.  
Time Line:
Proposals are invited from clubs and interested parties regarding the organisation/format of the league – Closing Date for proposals – Wednesday April 1st.  It is hoped to have the format of the League finalised by the end of May and then to promote the event during the summer.  
Proposals to: Padraig Kelly, [email protected], 086 8689599, Crioch, Ballyburdenmore, Ballincollig, Co. Cork

County Junior T&F Championships
The only date available to host the county junior T&F championships this year is on Sunday May 10th in conjunction with the senior and masters T&F.  The alternative is to not hold these championships.  The views of clubs on this matter would be appreciated.  Please email [email protected] with you views.

Mar 22 – Notice to Club Secretaries

Clubs are requested to complete the following form so that county board records can be kept up to date – Club Details Form. These details are also need by the Munster Council AAI so that club notices can be sent to the correct person. Completed forms are to be sent to [email protected]

Mar 22 – Cork City Marathon

The 2009 Cork City Marathon was launched recently – full details

Anybody planning to enter should note that online entries are now being accepted @ www.corkcitymarathon.ie. The marathon is an important fundraiser for the board and the support of the athletics community is needed for this event. If you are not competing on June 1^st your help would be appreciated stewarding, at the finish, at a water station…. If you are available please email [email protected].

Mar 22 – Munster Masters Road Championships

Well done to all who competed today in Beaufort, results are available on www.munsterathletics.com.

Mar 18 – County Road Championships

Road Championships Entry Form

Mar 17 – St Patricks Day Dash

Well done to Marian Andrews of Togher, fresh from a successful outing in Turin at the European Indoor Championships, who successfully retained her title as the fastest woman in Cork winning the dash today ahead of 2007 winner Joan Healy of Bandon. David Quilligan won the mens event. A sincere thanks to the Market Tavern who sponsored todays event.

Mar 9 – Upcoming Munster Squad Day

The final Munster Regional Squad day takes place on Saturday March 14th at the University of Limerick with registration starting at 10.15am at the track and training starting at 11am sharp. The guest speaker on the day will be Irish u23 Team manager Br. John Dooley. John has huge experience in coaching/team management and has coached several of Ireland’s top athletes including Mark Carroll and Andrew Ledwith. Further Details - E-mail: stevenmacklin@athleticsireland.ie

Mar 8 – Busy Day in Athletics

Well done to Mary Cullen who won bronze in the 3000m in the European Indoor Championships in Turin today. The Irish Womens 4x400m relay team finished a creditable 4^th. This team boasted 2 Cork athletes, Marian Andrews of Togher who ran the first leg and Jessika Zebo who was a sub for the team. Overall the Irish performance at these championships was very encouraging and hopefully we see more good results for International Irish athletes in the 2009 outdoor T&F season.

There was a huge field in the Ballycotton 10 today. The weather was not too bad but athletes were faced with a strong headwind for the first 5 miles. Vinny Mulvey of Raheny Shamrocks retained the mens title while Pauline Curley won the womens race. Sean McGrath was the first Cork man home in 5^th place overall while County Senior Cross Country Champion Rhona Lynch of Eagle was the first Cork woman home finishing 3^rd overall. Well done to all who took part today and all who worked so hard today and over the last few weeks and months to make the race such a success today. The next road race in Cork will be the Rising Sun 4 Mile RR on March 17^th – see www.risingsunac.com

‘There were some outstanding performances yesterday by Cork athletes competing in the All-Ireland Schools Cross-Country Championships held in the University of Ulster Jordanstown. In the Junior girls race Blaithin Lynch representing St Mary’s Midleton came 5^th, in the Junior boys race Ian Hartnett Colaiste Daibheid came 6^th and in the intermediate boys race Danny Mullins St Gobans’s Bantry came 6^th and Patrick Coleman Douglas Community School came 10^th. All four athletes were selected on the Irish Schools Cross-Country team for the international race in Wales on March 28^th. History was also made for Douglas Community School as they won their first ever All-Ireland team title when winning the Intermediate boys race. The team comprised of Patrick Coleman, Peter Hanrahan, Cullen Lynch, Mark Seacy, Ian Tobin, Emmet Bracken, Andrew O’ Keeffe and Conor Foley. Well done to all who took part. Full results see www.athleticsireland.ie.

The universities cross country championships were also held yesterday full results are available on www.iuaa.org.

Mar 7 – Derval is back in the Medals

Yesterday turned out to be a great day for Irish athletics. Cork’s Derval O’Rourke of Leevale, the 2006 World Indoor 60 m Hurdle Champion, put two very frustrating years behind her to take bronze in the 60m hurdles at the European Indoor Championships in Turin. Derval got the day off to a great start winning her heat in a time of 8.06 and going on to win her semi-final in a time of 8.00. Her time in the final (7.97) was a seasons best performance.

Another Cork athlete who did very well yesterday was Marian Andrews of Togher. Marian, competing in her first major championships, ran exceptionally well in the 400m, qualifying from her morning heat in third place a personal best time of 53.94 seconds. In the semi final she bettered this time finishing 4^th in a time of 53.92 seconds. Unfortunately with only first three qualifying from the semi-finals, this ends her interest in the 400m individual event bt expect to see her in action again in the 4x400m relay on Sunday. Jessika Zebo of Leevale is also on this team. Best of luck to them both.

This morning Ailis McSweeney of Leevale competed in the 60m finishing in a time of 7.51 missing out on qualification for the semi finals.

The Irish team has done exceptionally well in these championships so far – every Irish athlete has neared their personal bests or qualified through to the next round. While it was very disappointing to see David Gillick exit the championships in the 400m semi final, this should not be allowed to distract from or overshadow the achievements of the other athletes on the team this weekend. Well done to all who competed so far and best of luck to them in their remaining events.

For more information see www.athleticsireland.ie, www.european-athletics.org. Live action on Eurosport and BBC

Highlights on RTE at a 11.10pm tonight and 10.55pm tomorrow night.

Mar 7 – Fastest Man and Woman in Cork

The annual St Patricks Day Sprint held in Cork before the St Patricks Day Parade was launched last night in the Market Tavern Bar. The event now in it 40^th year will again be sponsored by the Market Tavern, who have sponsored the event for the last ten years now. The event is the first outdoor sprint of the year and some of the events previous winners have gone on to represent Ireland major international championships – Marian Andrews of Togher, Jessika Zebo, Ailis McSweeney & Derval O’Rourke of Leevale are all out in Turin at the European Indoor Championships. The sprint will take place on the Grand Parade @ 12.45pm on Tuesday March 17^th. Anybody interested in taking part should contact John Sheehan - 086 8548428.

The event is organised by the Cork City Sports Committee who announced last night that the Cork City Sports will be going ahead on Saturday July 4^th in the Mardyke.

Mar 7 – Munster Road Championships

Any athletes interested in representing Cork at the Munster Road Championships on Sunday March 15^th and 22^nd, see www.munsterathletics.com for more details, is asked to contact county team manager Joe O’Flynn 087 6483532.

Mar 7 – Update

Rising Sun 4 Mile RR
This event will take place on Tuesday March 17th in Ballinhassig, see www.risingsunac.com.

Cork City Marathon
The Bord Gais Energy Sponsored Cork City Marathon will take place on Monday June 1st.  Entry forms for the marathon and relay are available on www.corkcitymarathon.ie.  Plenty of help will be needed on the day, details to follow.

Transfers
Transfer froms must be lodged with the County registrar John Copithorne by Tuesday March 31st.  Transfer forms can be posted to John Copithorne, Belgooly, Co. Cork or handed to him in the CIT Track, 7-8pm Tuesdays or Thursdays.

Cross Country League for Women
At the 2009 County AGM a motion was passed that the Womens Inter Club (novice, intermediate & senior only) Cross Country Championships be run as a league incorporated into the county novice, intermediate and senior individual championships.  The county under 23 and masters women championships will be unaffected by this change.
This motion was passed in response to a very poor entry in the county  womens cross country events in recent years, particularly this year.  The aim of this proposal is to improve participation by women in our cross country events.    
If this move is to be a successful, it is to important Clubs and interested parties contribute their ideas and views.  It should not be assumed somebody else will do this for you, if you have a view or idea let us know.  
Time Line:
Proposals are invited from clubs and interested parties regarding the organisation/format of the league – Closing Date for proposals – Wednesday April 1st.  It is hoped to have the format of the League finalised by the end of May and then to promote the event during

the summer.  
Proposals to: Padraig Kelly, [email protected], 086 8689599, Crioch, Ballyburdenmore, Ballincollig, Co. Cork

County Junior T&F Championships
The only date available to host the county junior T&F championships this year is on Sunday May 10th in conjunction with the senior and masters T&F.  The alternative is to not hold these championships.  The views of clubs on this matter would be appreciated.  Please email [email protected] with you views.

County Masters Committee
Anybody interested in becoming a member of the county masters committee is asked to email [email protected].  The role of the committee is to promote and develop Masters Athletics in Cork.

Mar 5 – County Juvenile T&F Programmes 2009

Day 1 May 3^rd 2009

Day 2 May 17^th 2009

Mar 5 – Leevale Sports on April 19, Mardyke Arena

A quick reminder to all that Leevale Open Sports will be held on April 19th a the Mardyke Arena. This year the juvenile programme will commence at 11:00am be completed by 2:30pm before the Junior & Senior events commence. Also note that we have added a Junior Men's 800m which has not been published in the programme.

There will be electronic timing & cash prizes for all Junior & Senior events

We encourage all junior and senior athletes to complete their on line entries as soon as possible at www.leevale.org.

Regards

Donal Murnane

LEEVALE AC

Tel: 087 2508100

Email: [email protected]

www.leevale.org

Mar 3 – Coaching Courses Update

The Assistant Coach Course planned for UL on March 14^th has been cancelled due to low numbers. There is however an Assistant Coach Course going ahead on March 21^st at Cork IT. If you are interested in this please fill out the application form and return to my address with the relevant fee.

Below is a reminder of regional squads/courses/workshops coming up in the South West region:

March 14^th- Munster Regional Squad UL Track (Registration 10.15am, training starts 11am sharp)

March 20^th- Jumps Workshop Cork IT Track 7-9pm (Aimed at coaches/athletes 18+ and it will cover Long Jump, Triple Jump & High Jump and cost is 5 Euro payable on the night).

March 21^st- Assistant Coach Course Cork IT Track 9.30am-4pm, covers the basics of sprints, endurance, shot putt and long jump. The cost is 60 Euro and needs to be returned along with the application form to Regional Development Officer Steven Macklin.

April 3^rd- Road Running/Endurance Workshop UL 7-10pm (Aimed at coaches/athletes/joggers 18+ and cost is 5 Euro payable on the night)

April 4^th- Athletics Leader Course UL 9.30am-4pm

Please can you all pass on the details of all of the above to athletes/coaches/parents in your clubs. With continued support of these events we will be in the position to run these in the future and with lack of interest we simply will not be able to hold them.

Steven Macklin
Regional Development Officer (Southwest Region)

E-mail: stevenmacklin@athleticsireland.ie
Tel:  087 6335565

Feb 22 – Munster Juvenile Indoor Pentathlon

Well done to all who competed today, see www.munsterathletics.com for results.

Feb 22 – Coaching Update

MUNSTER REGIONAL SQUAD
The next Munster Regional Squad day takes place on Saturday Feb 28th at Cork IT with registration starting at 10.15am at the track and training starting at 11am sharp. The guest speaker on the day will be former Irish Olympic Team Doctor John O’ Riordan. John has huge experience in the area of Sports Medicine/Sports Injuries etc and works with many of Ireland’s top Olympic athletes including Robert Heffernan, Mark Carroll and Olive Loughnane.
This is the 2nd last squad day of 2008-2009 season and with the outdoor T&F season fast approaching it would be very beneficial for all athletes to attend along with their personal coaches. All clubs are encouraged to send all athletes selected on the squads and continue to make Munster the most successful regional squad in the country. I would appreciate if you could pass this message onto all the athletes chosen on the squad from your club and also extend the invitation to their personal coaches. Looking forward to seeing you all on the Feb 28th.

THROWS WORKSHOP

There will be a Throws Workshop taking place at the University of Limerick Track on Friday 27^th February next from 7-9pm. The cost of the workshop is 5 Euro and is payable on the night at registration at 6.45pm. Two of the countries top coaches will be coaching at the workshop in John Sheehan Javelin and Sean Whitney Shot Putt. The workshop is aimed at Coaches but older athletes 17+ may also attend. Please spread the word and inform all coaches at your club/school and I look forward to seeing you all at what will surely be a great workshop.

Further Details:

Steven Macklin
Regional Development Officer (Southwest Region)
Athletics Ireland

E-mail: [email protected]
Tel:  087 6335565

Feb 16 – AAI Intermediate & Masters Cross Country

Results now available on www.athleticsireland.ie

Feb 7 – Upcoming Coaching Events in Cork

There will be an Athletics Leader coaching course taking place on Saturday 14^th February in Conna Community Hall, Conna Co. Cork. Registration starts at 9.45am sharp and the cost of the course is 60 Euro. Application forms have been sent to all clubs and must be returned with the 60 Euro on or before Thursday 12^th February to Regional Development Officer Steven Macklin.

Also there will be a Road Running/Endurance workshop taking place on Friday 20^th February at Cork IT at 7-10pm. Registration is at 6.45pm sharp at the white building next to the track entrance and the cost is 5 Euro payable on the night.

For further information on these courses contact RDO Steven Macklin at 0876335565 or stevenmacklin@athleticsireland.ie

Feb 3 – County Board Meeting Cancelled

The County Board meeting scheduled for tomorrow night has been called off due to the bad weather. An officers meeting will be held during February and if there are matters that need to be brought to the attention of the board please email [email protected]. The next county board meeting will be held on Wednesday March 3^rd at 8pm in the SMA Hall in Wilton.

Feb 1 – AAI Intermediate & Masters Cross Country Championships - Teams

This event will take place on Sunday February 15^th in Dublin. Please contact Joe O’Flynn 087 6483532 if unable to attend.

Intermediate Men Intermediate Women

Eoin O’Sullivan (Togher AC) Niamh Roe (Eagle AC)

Mauro Lanfranchi (Togher AC) Rhona Lynch (Eagle AC)

Neil Duncan (Togher AC) Alice Venables (St. Finbarrs AC)

Donal Coakley (Togher AC) Irene Hartigan (UCC AC)

Peter Fennell (Togher AC) Aine Murphy (UCC AC)

John Shine (Leevale AC) Jessi Vonhatten (Leevale AC)

James Grufferty (Leevale AC) Sinead O’Connor (Leevale AC)

George Boyle (Leevale AC) Andrea Bickerdyke (Leevale AC)

Kieran Collins (Leevale AC) Aisling Gould (Leevale AC)

Colin Merritt (Carrignavar AC)

Con Marshall (St. Finbarrs AC)

Shane Simcox (Mallow AC)

Masters Men Masters Women

Donnacha O’Mahoney (East Cork AC) Carmel Crowley (Bandon AC)

George Murray (East Cork AC) Louise Kavanagh (Bandon AC)

Frank Hayes (East Cork AC) Mary Sweeney (St. Finbarrs AC)

Eric Meade (East Cork AC) Sharon McGarry (St. Finbarrs AC)

Paul Christopher (East Cork AC) Blaithín Ní Hannon (St. Finbarrs AC)

Denis McCarthy (East Cork AC) Margo Dinan (St. Finbarrs AC)

Tony Kelleher (Togher AC) Denise Twohig (St. Finbarrs AC)

Cathal O’Connell (St. Finbarrs AC) Anne Donnelly (St. Finbarrs AC)

Trevor Woods (St. Finbarrs AC) Mary Murphy (St. Finbarrs AC)

Michael Murphy (St. Finbarrs AC) Angela McEvoy (St. Finbarrs AC)

Dave Muldowney (Eagle AC) Joan Hough (Midleton AC)

John Collins (Leevale AC) Sally Drennan (Midleton AC)

Mark Bickerdyke (Leevale AC) Carmel Parnell (Leevale AC)

Brian O’Connor (Grange Fermoy AC) Nollaig Hunter (Leevale AC)

Tom Laffan (Bandon AC) Anne Marie Healy (Eagle AC)

Feb 1 – Leevale Open Sports

Leevale Sports will be held on April 19^th this year. This year Leevale AC are taking on line entries for the junior and senior events at www.leevale.org. They have included three specific Junior Hurdle events for athletes seeking qualification standards for the EYOD's and European Juniors, otherwise juniors will compete with seniors for all other events. Further details and a programme is available on www.leevale.org.

Feb 1 – Road Running Endurance Workshop

There will be a Road Running/Endurance Workshop taking place at Cork IT Friday 20^th February 7-10pm. This will cover aspects such as:

Different types of training and reasons for these

Heart Rates and training

Some Physiology of training

Important Tips

Training for 5km, 10km and Marathon

For upcoming coaching courses see Coaching Calendar for Southern Region

Jan 31 – Munster Sports Star Awards

Well done to all the Cork athletes and clubs who received awards tonight. A list of award recipients is available on www.munsterathletics.com.

Jan 30 - South Munster Schools & UCC Vs CIT Cross Country Results

Conditions were dreadful for the south Munster Schools Cross Country Championships held in Midleton today. Nevertheless there were good fields in all races, well done to all involved. Results

Jan 25 – Lotto Cross Country Results

Irish results from the Lottocrosscup International Cross-Country event held in Hannut Belgium today.

U18 Mens 4,600m- Patrick Coleman (Douglas CS) 6th
                          Cullen Lynch (Douglas CS) 22nd
                          Mark Seacy (Douglas CS) 30th
Junior Mens 6,400m- Dan King (Milford AC Donegal) 4th

Well done to all who competed.

Jan 16 – County Awards Night

Congratulations to all who were recognised at the awards tonight. Award Winners.

Photos - http://picasaweb.google.com/corkaaipro/CountyInternationalAwards2008#.

Jan 12 – Munster X-Country Teams

Sunday 12pm in Dungarvan, contact Joe O’Flynn 087 6483532 if unable to attend.

Senior Men

Mark Hanrahan - Leevale AC

James Grufferty - Leevale AC

George Boyle - Leevale AC

Mauro Lanfranchi - Togher AC

Eoin O'Sullivan - Togher AC

Neil Duncan - Togher AC

Sean McGrath - East Cork AC

James McCarthy - East Cork AC

Donnacha O'Mahony - East Cork AC

George Murray - East Cork AC

Des Casey - Millstreet AC

Colin Merritt - Carrignavar AC

Trevor Woods - St. Finbarrs AC

Con Marshall - St. Finbarrs AC

Brian McMahon - Clonliffe Harriers AC

Senior Women

Rhona Lynch - Eagle AC

Niamh Roe - Eagle AC

Louise Kavanagh - Bandon AC

Carmel Crowley - Bandon AC

Maire Heffernan - Liscarroll AC

Alice Venables - St. Finbarrs AC

Ann Donnelly - St. Finbarrs AC

Aine Murphy - UCC AC

Carmel Parnell - Leevale AC

Nollaig Hunter - Leevale AC

Jessica Vonhatten - Leevale AC

Sinead O'Connor

Junior Teams to follow

Jan 10 – County AGM

A sincere thanks to all attended the County AGM today. Next County Board Meeting February 4^th 2009 @ 8pm in the SMA Hall in Wilton.

County Board Officers 2009

Jan 06 – Update

COUNTY BOARD AGM

The County AGM will take place on Saturday at 11.00am in the Vienna Woods Hotel in Glanmire.  Clubs are entitled to have 4 delegates present, divisional boards 2 delegates. Lunch will be provided for delegates.

 It would be appreciated if clubs could contact the secretary before Saturday with the number of delegates attending. 

Details of AGM

COUNTY AWARDS NIGHT

This Event takes place on Friday 16^th. Any club that has not yet nominated any athlete eligible for an international is asked to do so as soon as possible.  Those athletes eligible are athletes who represented Ireland at either junior, senior or masters at an international competition in 2008.

MUNSTER AWARDS

The Munster Sports Star Awards are being held in Cork this year – Saturday January 31^st 8pm Christys Hotel in Blarney.  The privilege of hosting these awards only falls to our County once every six years. In the past clubs have availed of this night to have their own club social night out. We are hoping this will be the case again this year.  It is a chance for us all to have a social get together away from the hustle and bustle of competition.  A great night out is assured, music by John White.  Tickets are €35 and will be available until January 26^th.  Only a limited number of tickets are available. Accommodation in Christys available from €45 pps. (Mass @ 7.30pm in Blarney Church across the road)

For tickets contact Mary Meagher

3 Whitethorn Dr., Station, Rd., Blarney Co. Cork.  087 2966298.

BELGOOLY 4 MILE RR

Results are available on the Belgooly Website.