Joe Gough, West Waterford AC, is EMA Master Middle Distance Award Winner 2018
Joe Gough, West Waterford AC - Photo Credit: Alfred Hermes
West Waterford AC's Joe Gough, a frequent and welcome competitor at Cork events, including the annual John Buckley Sports Graded T&F Leagues, has been nominated EMA (European Masters Association) Male Middle Distance Athlete for 2018
European Masters Association Website
At the World Masters Athletic Championships, in Malaga, Spain, Joe Gough, world record holder M60 (indoor, 800m), won the 800m Championship, in a new European record time. He then continued, to win the 1500m Championship. He went on to win gold, at the same distances, at the EMACI Championships, in Madrid, Spain.
800m (2:16.37) – European Record – Malaga
World Champion and European Champion in 2018
Indoor: 800m (2:22.36 ), 1500m (5:05.16) – European Champion in Madrid
Outdoor: 800m (2:16.37, ER), 1500m (4:49.63) – World Champion in Malaga
As early as 2016, Joe Gough was one of the fastest M60 800m runners in the world. As a result of his standing, he was invited to take part in a special event, for the (world best) M60 800m athletes, at the IAAF World Indoor Championships, in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Then 63 years old, Joe Gough entered the finishing straight with a narrow lead over Great Britain’s David Wilcox. Gough’s finishing kick ultimately fell a few meters short, as his legs gave out before the finish line. Wilcox won the race in a time of 2:15.90. Gough finished second in 2:16.01.
Joe pictured with Pat Walsh, Cork Athletics, and Donie Walsh, after setting 1:01:56 National 400m Record
Joe also set a National M65 400m Record of 1:01.56, during Round 3 of Cork Athletics Graded Leagues, at CIT Track, on June 25th 2018
| 400m - Men | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Forename | Surname | Club | Perf | Heat | Pts | Notes |
| 1 | Dion | Marcus | An Riocht | 51.14 | 1 | 763 | |
| 2 | Ciaran | Nugent | Carraig na bhFear | 52.20 | 1 | 716 | |
| 3 | Mel | O'Callaghan | Menapians | 52.54 | 1 | 701 | |
| 4 | Andrew | Collins | Skibbereen | 54.03 | 1 | 638 | |
| 5 | Seamus | Rainsfort | Cork Varsity | 54.64 | 1 | 613 | |
| 6 | John | McGlynn | An Riocht | 59.66 | 1 | 425 | |
| 7 | Joe | Gough | West Waterford | 1:01.56 | 1 | 362 | National M65 Record |
| 8 | Ger | Leahy | Liscarroll | 1:12.81 | 1 | 85 | |
| 9 | Michael | Kiely | Rising Sun | 1:14.90 | 2 | 53 | |
| 10 | Billy | Caball | Rising Sun | 1:39.79 | 2 | ||
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Cork Youth Development Initiative (CYDI) Day 1 2019
CIT Track, Bishopstown, Cork
Saturday January 12th 2019
Following on from the success of last years CYDI and Winter training programme, Cork Athletics County Board is delighted to announce that this year's training will continue into the spring, commencing on Saturday week, January 12th, at CIT Track.
The session for CYDI selected athletes will run from 1pm to 2:30pm
The session for all other athletes / age groups will run from 2:30pm to 4pm
Session 1 2019: Saturday January 12th
Session 2 2019: Saturday February 16th
Fees €5 per athlete per session
The indoor season begins on Sunday January 20th, with the Munster Juvenile Indoor Relays, a great way to kick start your 2019 athletic season
Distance Group session:
The CYDI Distance Group session will also take place on Saturday next, January 12th, from 1pm to 4pm, with Registration between 12:45pm and 1pm
AND
CYDI Panel A: 12:45pm to 1pm
Open Coaching Group: 2:15pm to 2:30pm
Athletes who may be aspiring to join the CYDI group, but NOT already selected to join the group: These athletes MUST first join the Open Coaching Group Sessions, from 2:30pm to 4pm, so that they can be assessed by the coaches, after which they MAY be invited to join the CYDI Group.
1) To provide coaching and event peer training groups to aid achievement of qualification standards for EYOF competition in 2019 and 2021 (age dependant).
2) To provide a pathway to the National High Performance Junior squad
EYOF - European Youth Olympic Festival is for athletes who are Under-18 (Born in 2002 or 2003, for the 2019 event)
The 2019 Summer EYOF will take place in the city of Baku, Azerbaijan, from July 21st -27th 2019
As at January 4th, Athletics Ireland has not yet outlined its Selection Policy
The 2021 Summer EYOF will take place in the city of Kosice, Slovakia, from July 24th to August 1st 2021, and will be for athletes born in 2004 or 2005.
Provide information on qualification standards and selection policy, and how they are determined - Jacqui Freyne Athletics Ireland High Performance
To organise workshops around the area of physical development and the young athlete, and its impact on performance. - Mary Gleasure BSc SMISCP (Specialist in Sports Medicine, DIP Sports Psychology, DIP Nutrition).
To organise workshops on training pian towards achievement of standards, and to understand competition peaking. - Athletics Ireland High Performance
To hold regular coaching sessions in the events with selected athletes
The Officers and Officials of Cork Athletics County Board extend their condolences and deepest sympathy to our esteemed former County Board Chairperson, Noreen Murphy (Carraig na bhFear AC), and her extended family, on the death of her husband, Joe Murphy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
Murphy (Killavallig, Whites Cross and late of Templemichael, Co. Cork) on 2nd January 2019, peacefully at the Cork University Hospital, Joe, dearly beloved husband of Noreen (nee O’Callaghan), much loved father of Brian, Michelle (Scott), Paul, Carole and Joanne (Sheehan) and dear brother of the late Jim, Michael, Peg and Nicholas. Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, daughters-in-law Majella and Deirdre, sons-in-law Jef and Paul, his adored 10 grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Lying in repose at Barry Bros. Funeral Home, Hazelwood Glanmire. Removal on Friday evening at 6.00pm to Church of the Immaculate Conception, Carraig na bhFear. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12 Noon. Funeral afterwards to Dun Bolg Cemetery.
CIT Track
Christmas Day, Tuesday December 25th 2018
Start of 1st GOAL Mile 2018
Cork Athletics Facebook Album - First GOAL Mile 2018
Cork Athletics Facebook Album - Second GOAL Mile 2018
Cork Athletics Facebook Album - Fourth GOAL Mile 2018
This article, by John Walshe, appeared in The Southern Star on Saturday, December 22nd 2018
A Bandon man’s running journey which has brought him all the way from an occasional runner to winning national medals with the famous Leevale club is the subject of a recently published book titled ‘Running for Better’ - a story about Running to Live and Think Better.
Brian Kearney, a guidance counsellor at Bandon Grammar School, has followed a rather unusual path in his sporting career. He hopes the 180-page publication will be of benefit to the many runners now pounding the roads and also help them avoid some of the pitfalls he encountered along the way.
“I suppose the book is the type of book I would have liked to read when I started out, so by writing it I feel it might be of help to someone else,” says the 39-year-old who came to running at the rather late age of 34. Before that, he had tried a number of sports including hurling and football in which he gained success at minor level.
“With Bandon, we won a minor ‘A’ county hurling title and then went straight up to premier level. Looking back, that helped to shape me. The structure of the team appealed to me and we had a great management set-up. It was more than just the game, they showed us how to handle ourselves and get the best out of ourselves and I kind of missed that after going to college in Limerick,” he admits.
After a period travelling in which he played GAA in such far-flung places as Korea and California, he returned home and played soccer for a while with Castlelack. “That was at a social level and while it was enjoyable it wasn’t structured. I also did boxing for a while but then I broke my jaw so running became my focus. It gave me that structure I was looking for and became something that I could push myself in.”
After following a programme of cross-training and running just three times a week – two fast sessions and a long run – he broke three hours for the marathon. “It was tough on the body but gave quick results, although I don’t follow that kind of programme any more as I began to learn more about training.
“That’s where the book really came from, I feel what I learned would show people the way to go and get the most out of themselves. I just came home one evening and started writing, it wasn’t meant to be a book and I suppose it was something I wrote so that I would always have it to look back on.”
Two years ago, Kearney joined Leevale and came under the tutelage of legendary coach Donie Walsh. Progress has been swift, with around 12 medals at county, regional and national level already acquired. This October, he was Leevale’s leading scorer in fifth place on their senior county winning cross-country team.
International representation was next on the cards when he qualified for the Irish M35 team for the British & Irish Masters International. Although he travelled to Swansea, unfortunately he picked up an injury and had to pull out after just a mile. Just one year after taking up cross-country running, he was selected after a trial in Abbottstown, Dublin, for the six-man team.
Hundreds of athletes gathered in Singleton Park in Swansea on what was a challenging course with plenty of hills and heavy conditions over a variety of distances for different age-groups. Bandon AC's Carmel Crowley won an individual silver medal in the F50 event while the M35 men's team also won silver (losing very narrowly to the English team after Brian had to pull out with injury). He hopes that will get another chance next year in Southport when he 'graduates' to the M40 age-group.
For anyone interested in Brian’s book on how to develop a stronger mindset for running based on his experiences training for sub-three-hour marathon, it is available at Bandon Books in Riverview Shopping Centre, John Buckley Sports in Cork city or online through amazon.co.uk in kindle and paperback editions.
Submission Deadline: 3pm, on Friday 8th February 2019
The Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport has announced the ‘Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund’. This is a capital allocation of at least €100m in all, over the period 2019 to 2027, for the entire country. The funding is aimed at National Governing Bodies (NGBs), along with Local Authorities.
Further details on the outline of the Scheme are available on the following link, on the DTTAS website
Cork County Council is seeking expressions of interest from sporting bodies, clubs and voluntary organisations to submit joint projects for funding under this scheme that will increase these factors:
• participation in sports
• interest in sports
• improve standards
• develop sport facilitates
More detail can be found on Cork County Council Website
Cork County Council is seeking expressions of interest for consideration to be put forward for this funding. The closing date for receipt of completed Expressions of Interest forms is 3pm, on Friday 8th February 2019. Late Expressions of Interest forms, received after this date, will not be accepted.
For further information and to make your expressions of Interest please go to www.yourcouncil.ie
In considering investment in infrastructure, priority will be given to projects that satisfy these points:
Selection of projects will be by means of a competitive process, and selected projects will be submitted, by Cork County Council, to the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport, under the Large Scale Infrastructure Fund.
Recent changes in Funding Eligibility criteria, prioritising projects submitted jointly by multiple sports, either jointly or in combination with schools and/or educational institutions, mean that funding opportunities have now opened up to athletics clubs. Until now, only a handful, perhaps with a couple of fingers to spare, of athletics clubs in Ireland might have been in a position to be able to make submissions for funding of projects on this scale.
So....The Rules Have Changed...Start Talking to Your Local Schools and Sports Clubs and Bodies
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This article, by John Walshe, appeared in the Evening Echo, on Saturday January 5th 2019
One of the beautiful aspects of athletics is its diversity of disciplines – ranging from track and field, to cross-country and road running, along with race walking.
This was certainly evident at the recent Irish Life Health National Athletics Awards which were held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Blanchardstown. Three Cork athletes were honoured. The Inspirational Performance of the Year on Irish Soil went to Phil Healy for a race that took a little over 20 seconds; the Endurance Athlete of the Year was awarded to Alex Wright of Leevale whose preferred walking distance is 50km. And then, the Ultra-Athlete of the Year award went to a man who covered the prodigious distance of 151.4 miles (243.59km) in 24 hours.
Aidan Hogan, a member of Rising Sun AC, lives in Blackrock and is no ordinary athlete. His story of how he gained international honours at an event that literary takes a full day and how, after coming back to running seven years ago has now notched up over 220 marathons or longer events, is certainly an inspiring one.
Aidan started off as a juvenile, inspired by his father Joe who still competes in field events in the over-80 category. “I actually took part in both the Dublin and London marathons in my teens but then I emigrated at 18, got married and had six kids. But after going off cigarettes in 2011 at the age of 38, I said I would get fit again,” he explains.
“I started off swimming but was itching to get back on the road. I was paranoid that people would be laughing at me but I went out one day and did five miles, it felt like 50. The Cork Marathon was on so I decided to do that at the last minute. I was hoping to do it in four hours but I finished in 3:30.”
An increase in training saw another dozen or so marathons completed that year, including Amsterdam where he recorded 3:01. He now averages 40 to 50 a year, with a best of 2:52. “I should be around 2:42 but when you are putting the miles in you kind of give up the speed for the distance,” he says.
His introduction to the ultra-scene came after he met Jan Uzik, a native of Slovakia, on a training run. “I used to see him every week and one day I stopped and asked him why I didn’t see him in any marathons. He told me he was running a 24-hour race and I looked at him and thought, ‘he’s loco’. Two weeks later, I met him again and he told me he’d won it.
“From then on, I got to know the guy and he put the idea into my head. I decided to enter the race in Belfast the following year and with advice from Jan I increased my training from 40/50 miles a week to anything from 100 to 150 miles. That would consist of five 20-mile runs plus a marathon. The first couple of months were tough, but then I got used to it.”
At Belfast, Hogan covered a total of 147.9 miles (238km), the furthest debut distance ever achieved by an Irishman. This gained him selection for the European Championships in France, and a chance to wear the Irish vest. Since then, he has completed four more 24-hour events, including the World Championships which was incorporated into the 2017 Belfast event, and another European Championship in Romania.
With the 2019 World Championship 24-hour scheduled for Albi in France in October, training now begins in earnest. “You start thinking about it in January and then by February you’re into it full swing. I class marathons as part of my training and often run three or four back to back.”
As ultra-running is not yet an Olympic sport, financial aid from the governing bodies doesn’t exist. Despite being a national champion and having represented his country, Hogan receives nothing in the way of sponsorship. “The shoes are the biggest expense, a pair would last you at the most six weeks and then you have to have to have two pairs, one on and one off.
“I get no help at all, of the 220-plus marathons I’ve ran, I’ll tell you the truth I’ve slept in the back of the car the night before 190 of them,” he admits.
* Any company or individual interested in sponsoring Aidan Hogan in preparation for next October’s 24-hour World Championship, in Albi, France, can contact him at: 085-2281822
Aidan Hogan (centre) after claiming the Irish 24 Hour Championship Title, in Belfast, last July
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The Officers and Officials of Cork Athletics County Board extend their condolences and deepest sympathy to our esteemed colleague, Margaret Carroll (Ballincollig AC), and her extended family, including her uncle, David Carroll (Belgooly AC), on the death of her daughter, Róisin Mae O'DONOVAN.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis
Notice from RIP.ie
The death has occurred of Róisin Mae O'DONOVAN, Ballincollig, Cork
O'Donovan (Ivy Circle, Muskerry Estate, Ballincollig)
On January 1st 2019, unexpectedly at Cork University Hospital, Róisin Mae, beloved daughter of Margaret Carroll, dear sister of Chloe and daughter of James O’Donovan. Beloved granddaughter of Jimmy and Bridie Carroll and Noel and the late Maura O’Donovan.
Sadly missed by her loving mother, sister, father, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, fellow students and friends of Ballincollig Community School.
Rest in Peace.
Lying in repose at Crowley’s Funeral Home, Ballincollig Friday (4th) from 5pm followed by Rosary at 7pm. Reception into the Church of St. Mary and St. John Ballincollig Saturday (5th) at 11.30am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St. Oliver’s Cemetery.
December end-of-month registrations for Cork Athletics stand at 8,455, a new registrations record for Cork, surpassing the 2017 year-end figure of 8,264, an increase of 2.32%. This is the smallest percentage increase of recent years, nevertheless upward progression of the past decade has continued.
Fifty six clubs were registered during 2018, including several new clubs: Beara AC, Bridevale AC, Doneraile AC, and Mount Hillary AC
Graphs available for download on Cork Athletics Facebook Page
The 2019 Registration facility is open
Athletics Ireland are likely to issue the December end-of-month National registration figures in the coming days. Standing of Cork clubs in the various Top 50 National standings will then be added to this page
Leevale AC and Bandon AC head the table, both clubs exceeding the 600 mark, leading the other clubs by a significant distance. Five clubs: Togher AC, Ballymore Cobh AC, Midleton AC, Youghal AC and North Cork AC all have over 300 registered members.
A total of sixeen (16) clubs have over 200 registrations, while a further twelve (12) clubs have now exceeded 100 registered members, making a total of 28 clubs with 100 or more registerd members, so 50% of registered clubs currently have more than 100 registered members.
Remaining 28 Clubs, by Total Registered Members
| Club | Juvenile | Junior | Masters | Senior | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leevale AC | 475 | 16 | 111 | 85 | 687 |
| Bandon AC | 461 | 8 | 112 | 34 | 615 |
| Togher AC | 194 | 5 | 143 | 45 | 387 |
| Midleton AC | 169 | 2 | 154 | 15 | 340 |
| Youghal AC | 184 | 6 | 126 | 19 | 335 |
| Ballymore Cobh AC | 166 | 0 | 153 | 15 | 334 |
| North Cork AC | 232 | 2 | 70 | 18 | 322 |
| St. Catherine's AC | 185 | 3 | 94 | 16 | 298 |
| West Muskerry AC | 206 | 2 | 56 | 12 | 276 |
| Mallow AC | 1 | 0 | 238 | 29 | 268 |
| Belgooly AC | 224 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 254 |
| Ballincollig AC | 177 | 1 | 68 | 4 | 250 |
| St. Nicholas AC | 97 | 1 | 121 | 20 | 239 |
| Clonakilty Road Runners | 129 | 0 | 71 | 15 | 215 |
| Carraig-Na-Bhfear AC | 148 | 6 | 51 | 10 | 215 |
| Grange/Fermoy AC | 80 | 1 | 112 | 8 | 201 |
| Carrigaline Road Runners AC | 129 | 0 | 50 | 6 | 185 |
| Eagle AC | 0 | 0 | 163 | 17 | 180 |
| Tracton AC | 98 | 0 | 68 | 1 | 167 |
| St. Finbarrs AC | 0 | 4 | 141 | 15 | 160 |
| Doneraile AC | 0 | 0 | 105 | 49 | 154 |
| Millstreet AC | 75 | 0 | 59 | 9 | 143 |
| Watergrasshill AC | 1 | 0 | 115 | 24 | 140 |
| Liscarroll AC | 104 | 3 | 22 | 6 | 135 |
| Doheny AC | 114 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 125 |
| Ballintotis Fit4Life | 2 | 1 | 111 | 9 | 123 |
| Fanahan McSweeney AC | 103 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 122 |
| Riverstick/Kinsale AC | 77 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 106 |
| Bantry AC | 48 | 3 | 41 | 12 | 104 |
| Dromahane Road Runners AC | 1 | 0 | 77 | 17 | 95 |
| Mount Hilary AC | 0 | 0 | 68 | 25 | 93 |
| Skibbereen AC | 69 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 92 |
| Courcey AC | 77 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 92 |
| Aghada Running Club ARC | 0 | 0 | 79 | 6 | 85 |
| Bweeng Trail Blazers | 2 | 0 | 69 | 11 | 82 |
| Bridevale AC | 0 | 0 | 65 | 16 | 81 |
| Rosscarbery Steam Runners AC | 1 | 0 | 66 | 11 | 78 |
| Blarney/Inniscara AC | 59 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 75 |
| Durrus AC | 52 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 73 |
| Buttevant R.C. | 0 | 0 | 47 | 16 | 63 |
| Old Abbey AC | 47 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 59 |
| Glanmire AC | 38 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 43 |
| Churchtown Road Runners | 0 | 0 | 27 | 16 | 43 |
| Donoughmore AC | 1 | 0 | 36 | 4 | 41 |
| Carrigtwohill AC | 0 | 0 | 29 | 8 | 37 |
| East Cork AC | 0 | 0 | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| Beara AC | 0 | 0 | 26 | 6 | 32 |
| Galtee Runners AC | 2 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 31 |
| Fota Island Running Club | 0 | 0 | 21 | 6 | 27 |
| Duhallow AC | 3 | 0 | 13 | 8 | 24 |
| Shandrum AC | 0 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 22 |
| Rising Sun AC | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Cork Mental Health AC | 0 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| Abbey Striders AC | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| Cork Track Club | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Garryvoe AC | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| Total | 4232 | 70 | 3430 | 723 | 8455 |
Total Registrations for Cork Clubs December 31st 2018
Juvenile/Junior Registrations as at December 30th 2018
Leading Cork Juvenile Clubs
Leevale AC, on 491, lead the table, marginally ahead of Bandon AC, on 469, while both clubs still have over double the Juvenile/Junior membership of third-placed North Cork AC, on 234, with Belgooly AC a further 10 behind.
| Club | Juvenile | Junior | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leevale AC | 475 | 16 | 491 |
| Bandon AC | 461 | 8 | 469 |
| North Cork AC | 232 | 2 | 234 |
| Belgooly AC | 224 | 0 | 224 |
| West Muskerry AC | 206 | 2 | 208 |
| Togher AC | 194 | 5 | 199 |
| Youghal AC | 184 | 6 | 190 |
| St. Catherine's AC | 185 | 3 | 188 |
| Ballincollig AC | 177 | 1 | 178 |
| Midleton AC | 169 | 2 | 171 |
| Ballymore Cobh AC | 166 | 0 | 166 |
| Carraig-Na-Bhfear AC | 148 | 6 | 154 |
| Clonakilty Road Runners | 129 | 0 | 129 |
| Carrigaline Road Runners AC | 129 | 0 | 129 |
| Doheny AC | 114 | 0 | 114 |
| Liscarroll AC | 104 | 3 | 107 |
| Fanahan McSweeney AC | 103 | 1 | 104 |
| St. Nicholas AC | 97 | 1 | 98 |
| Tracton AC | 98 | 0 | 98 |
| Grange/Fermoy AC | 80 | 1 | 81 |
| Riverstick/Kinsale AC | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Courcey AC | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Millstreet AC | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| Skibbereen AC | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| Blarney/Inniscara AC | 59 | 3 | 62 |
| Durrus AC | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| Bantry AC | 48 | 3 | 51 |
| Old Abbey AC | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| Glanmire AC | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| St. Finbarrs AC | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Ballintotis Fit4Life | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Duhallow AC | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Abbey Striders AC | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Bweeng Trail Blazers | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Galtee Runners AC | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Mallow AC | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Watergrasshill AC | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dromahane Road Runners AC | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rosscarbery Steam Runners AC | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Donoughmore AC | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 4232 | 70 | 4302 |
Adult (Senior/Masters) Registrations as at December 31st 2018
Top 28 Adult Registrations by Club - December 31st 2018
Mallow AC have almost 50% more Registered Seniors & Masters than nearest rivals, Leevale AC, with Togher AC head Eagle AC, while Midleton AC are just one registration ahead of Ballymore-Cobh AC.
Next 28 Adult Registrations by Club - December 31st 2018
| Club | Masters | Senior | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallow AC | 238 | 29 | 267 |
| Leevale AC | 111 | 85 | 196 |
| Togher AC | 143 | 45 | 188 |
| Eagle AC | 163 | 17 | 180 |
| Midleton AC | 154 | 15 | 169 |
| Ballymore Cobh AC | 153 | 15 | 168 |
| St. Finbarrs AC | 141 | 15 | 156 |
| Doneraile AC | 105 | 49 | 154 |
| Bandon AC | 112 | 34 | 146 |
| Youghal AC | 126 | 19 | 145 |
| St. Nicholas AC | 121 | 20 | 141 |
| Watergrasshill AC | 115 | 24 | 139 |
| Grange/Fermoy AC | 112 | 8 | 120 |
| Ballintotis Fit4Life | 111 | 9 | 120 |
| St. Catherine's AC | 94 | 16 | 110 |
| Dromahane Road Runners AC | 77 | 17 | 94 |
| Mount Hilary AC | 68 | 25 | 93 |
| North Cork AC | 70 | 18 | 88 |
| Clonakilty Road Runners | 71 | 15 | 86 |
| Aghada Running Club ARC | 79 | 6 | 85 |
| Bridevale AC | 65 | 16 | 81 |
| Bweeng Trail Blazers | 69 | 11 | 80 |
| Rosscarbery Steam Runners AC | 66 | 11 | 77 |
| Ballincollig AC | 68 | 4 | 72 |
| Tracton AC | 68 | 1 | 69 |
| West Muskerry AC | 56 | 12 | 68 |
| Millstreet AC | 59 | 9 | 68 |
| Buttevant R.C. | 47 | 16 | 63 |
| Carraig-Na-Bhfear AC | 51 | 10 | 61 |
| Carrigaline Road Runners AC | 50 | 6 | 56 |
| Bantry AC | 41 | 12 | 53 |
| Churchtown Road Runners | 27 | 16 | 43 |
| Donoughmore AC | 36 | 4 | 40 |
| Carrigtwohill AC | 29 | 8 | 37 |
| East Cork AC | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| Beara AC | 26 | 6 | 32 |
| Belgooly AC | 29 | 1 | 30 |
| Riverstick/Kinsale AC | 28 | 1 | 29 |
| Galtee Runners AC | 24 | 5 | 29 |
| Liscarroll AC | 22 | 6 | 28 |
| Fota Island Running Club | 21 | 6 | 27 |
| Skibbereen AC | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| Shandrum AC | 18 | 4 | 22 |
| Durrus AC | 20 | 1 | 21 |
| Duhallow AC | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| Rising Sun AC | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Cork Mental Health AC | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| Fanahan McSweeney AC | 15 | 3 | 18 |
| Courcey AC | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| Blarney/Inniscara AC | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| Old Abbey AC | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Doheny AC | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Cork Track Club | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Garryvoe AC | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| Abbey Striders AC | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Glanmire AC | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 3430 | 723 | 4153 |
Top 26 Senior Registrations by Club - December 31st 2018
Leevale AC surpass all others at the head of the Senior table, with 85 Seniors. New club Doneraile AC are in clear second place, with 49 Senior members, behind Leevale AC. Togher AC come next, with with 45, followed by Bandon AC (34) and Mallow AC (29)
| Club | Senior |
|---|---|
| Leevale AC | 85 |
| Doneraile AC | 49 |
| Togher AC | 45 |
| Bandon AC | 34 |
| Mallow AC | 29 |
| Mount Hilary AC | 25 |
| Watergrasshill AC | 24 |
| St. Nicholas AC | 20 |
| Youghal AC | 19 |
| North Cork AC | 18 |
| Eagle AC | 17 |
| Dromahane Road Runners AC | 17 |
| St. Catherine's AC | 16 |
| Churchtown Road Runners | 16 |
| Buttevant R.C. | 16 |
| Bridevale AC | 16 |
| St. Finbarrs AC | 15 |
| Midleton AC | 15 |
| East Cork AC | 15 |
| Clonakilty Road Runners | 15 |
| Ballymore Cobh AC | 15 |
| West Muskerry AC | 12 |
| Bantry AC | 12 |
| Rosscarbery Steam Runners AC | 11 |
| Cork Track Club | 11 |
| Bweeng Trail Blazers | 11 |
| Carraig-Na-Bhfear AC | 10 |
| Millstreet AC | 9 |
| Ballintotis Fit4Life | 9 |
| Skibbereen AC | 8 |
| Grange/Fermoy AC | 8 |
| Duhallow AC | 8 |
| Cork Mental Health AC | 8 |
| Carrigtwohill AC | 8 |
| Garryvoe AC | 7 |
| Old Abbey AC | 6 |
| Liscarroll AC | 6 |
| Fota Island Running Club | 6 |
| Carrigaline Road Runners AC | 6 |
| Beara AC | 6 |
| Aghada Running Club ARC | 6 |
| Galtee Runners AC | 5 |
| Abbey Striders AC | 5 |
| Shandrum AC | 4 |
| Donoughmore AC | 4 |
| Ballincollig AC | 4 |
| Fanahan McSweeney AC | 3 |
| Blarney/Inniscara AC | 2 |
| Tracton AC | 1 |
| Riverstick/Kinsale AC | 1 |
| Glanmire AC | 1 |
| Durrus AC | 1 |
| Doheny AC | 1 |
| Courcey AC | 1 |
| Belgooly AC | 1 |
| Rising Sun AC | 0 |
| Total | 134 |
Top 28 Masters Registrations by Club - December 31st 2018
Mallow AC are way ahead of the rest of the field, with 238 Masters registrations. Eagle AC and Midleton AC have 163 and 154 respectively. Ballymore-Cobh AC and Togher AC follow next, while a total of 14 clubs top the 100 mark.
| Club | Masters |
|---|---|
| Mallow AC | 238 |
| Eagle AC | 163 |
| Midleton AC | 154 |
| Ballymore Cobh AC | 153 |
| Togher AC | 143 |
| St. Finbarrs AC | 141 |
| Youghal AC | 126 |
| St. Nicholas AC | 121 |
| Watergrasshill AC | 115 |
| Bandon AC | 112 |
| Grange/Fermoy AC | 112 |
| Leevale AC | 111 |
| Ballintotis Fit4Life | 111 |
| Doneraile AC | 105 |
| St. Catherine's AC | 94 |
| Aghada Running Club ARC | 79 |
| Dromahane Road Runners AC | 77 |
| Clonakilty Road Runners | 71 |
| North Cork AC | 70 |
| Bweeng Trail Blazers | 69 |
| Mount Hilary AC | 68 |
| Ballincollig AC | 68 |
| Tracton AC | 68 |
| Rosscarbery Steam Runners AC | 66 |
| Bridevale AC | 65 |
| Millstreet AC | 59 |
| West Muskerry AC | 56 |
| Carraig-Na-Bhfear AC | 51 |
| Carrigaline Road Runners AC | 50 |
| Buttevant R.C. | 47 |
| Bantry AC | 41 |
| Donoughmore AC | 36 |
| Carrigtwohill AC | 29 |
| Belgooly AC | 29 |
| Riverstick/Kinsale AC | 28 |
| Churchtown Road Runners | 27 |
| Beara AC | 26 |
| Galtee Runners AC | 24 |
| Liscarroll AC | 22 |
| Fota Island Running Club | 21 |
| Rising Sun AC | 21 |
| East Cork AC | 20 |
| Durrus AC | 20 |
| Shandrum AC | 18 |
| Skibbereen AC | 15 |
| Fanahan McSweeney AC | 15 |
| Courcey AC | 14 |
| Duhallow AC | 13 |
| Cork Mental Health AC | 11 |
| Blarney/Inniscara AC | 11 |
| Doheny AC | 10 |
| Old Abbey AC | 6 |
| Glanmire AC | 4 |
| Garryvoe AC | 3 |
| Abbey Striders AC | 3 |
| Cork Track Club | 0 |
| Total | 3430 |
Age Distribution Data
Overall Age Distribution
The overall age distribution throws up some interesting observations:
There are two distinct distributions, based around Young Juveniles and Masters Athletes, with older Juveniles and Seniors literally nowhere to be seen.
The drop off of Juveniles has been noted across many sports in Ireland, and is worrying from a number of perspectives, not just athletics membership. In particular the non-participation of juveniles, along with the related and alarming growth in obesity, among juveniles and younger adults, is almost certainly going to lead to a significant rise in general population health issues in the coming years.
From an athletics perspective, the low numbers between 18 and 35 is of particular concern, as this is the group from which our Championship, International and Olympic hopes will emerge. Historically, Cork has 'punched above its weight' in producing European, World and Olympic Champions and medalists, along with many, many International athletes. To continue this proud and valued heritage, we really need to be attracting, and retaining, more people in this age range.
Overall Male-Female Age Distribution
As with the overall age distribution, there are two separate distributions, and possibly three, when it comes to Male-Female registration ratios. In the Juvenile range, boys marginally outnumber Girls in all ages. However, moving into the adult ranges, that trend is significantly reversed, with a few exceptions, with Women outnumbering Men. In another twist, once 55 is passed, Men outnumber Women. This is possibly a legacy from earlier times, say 25 to 30 years ago, when very few women took part at adult level.
Boys slightly outnumber Girls at virtually all ages, particularly at the younger end of the scale. In a welcome movement, Girls reverse that somewhat, between 12 and 17, though numbers are small.
Throughout all the senior athlete ages, from 19 through to 34, participation numbers remain disappointingly low, with, for almost all ages, both Male and Female athlete figures struggle, and in most cases, fail, to pass even the low threshold of 20....for the entire county!
In a continuing reversal of the trends of 25 to 30 years ago, Women outnumber Men, by a wide margin, in almost every age group, until 55. Conjecture might suggest that, as appears to be the case, Irish women are more proactive about their health, more are active in athletics for, among other reasons, to maintain and look after their health...and more power to them!
As one might expect, age distribution becomes pretty sparse after age 65.
One noteworthy anomaly is a woman aged 119, who was born on April 1st 1900...actually she's currently compering in the F45 category!
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Irish 10 Mile Rankings for 2018 - Guest Article by John Walshe
John Walshe, was the driving force behind the, sadly gone but not forgotten, World famous Ballycotton 10, so it will come as no surprise that he is passionate about 10 Mile events, so much so, that he has been known to forego shorter races nearer to home and travel to 'other parts', including the UK, to run in, often obscure, but nevertheless prestige 10 Mile races.
Earlier this year, we started compiling a Cork race Leaderboard, so John asked "What about a National 10 Mile list!" I think the response may have been along the lines of "Haven't we enough to be doing? ...Do you want to do it?" Undaunted, John has chased down results of Athletics Ireland members, and AAI races in Ireland, and has compiled Performance lists for men running sub-55 Minutes and women running Sub-65 minutes.
Undoubtably, there will be performances that, for whatever reason, have been missed, overlooked, or, maybe, were run abroad. If you are aware of any, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Men's 10 Mile Rankings 2018
Kevin Seward is the Men's 10 Mile Leader, following his 48:41 in Portsmouth, UK. The leading Corkman, in 12th position, is East Cork AC's Tim O'Donoghue, with his 51:30 win in St. Finbarr's AC's Cork City 10 Miler, last September. Twenty three (23) of the top 75 performances were by Corkmen.
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| Kevin Seaward, Clonliffe Harriers AC, Irish Men's 10 Mile Tabletopper 2018 | Tim O'Donoghue, East Cork AC, leading Corkman in the Irish 10 Mile rankings 2018 Photo credit: Piaras O Mideach /Sportsfile |
| Rank | Athlete | Club AC | Cat | Venue | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Seward | Clonliffe Harriers AC | Portsmouth | Oct-21 | 0:48:41 | |
| 2 | Hiko Tonasa | DSD AC | Duhallow | Apr-08 | 0:49:10 | |
| 3 | Sergiu Ciobanu | Clonliffe Harriers AC | Duhallow | Apr-08 | 0:49:13 | |
| 4 | Stephen Scullion | Clonliffe Harriers AC | Frank Duffy (Swords) | Sep-02 | 0:49:19 | |
| 5 | Mick Clohisey | Raheny Shamrock AC | Cobh | Apr-29 | 0:49:22 | |
| 6 | Kevin Maunsell | Clonmel AC | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 0:49:27 | |
| 7 | Mick Clohisey | Roscommon | Jul-07 | 0:49:32 | ||
| 8 | David Flynn | Cloniffe AC | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 0:49:47 | |
| 9 | Emmett Dunleavy | Sligo AC | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 0:50:04 | |
| 10 | Gary O'Hanlon | Clonliffe Harriers AC | Stook | Nov-18 | 0:51:16 | |
| 11 | Niall Shanahan | An Bru AC | Ballyroan | Dec-08 | 0:51:27 | |
| 12 | Tim O'Donoghue | East Cork AC | Cork City | Sep-08 | 0:51:30 | |
| 13 | Alan O'Shea | Bantry AC | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 0:51:35 | |
| 14 | Thomas Hayes | KCH AC | Portsmouth | Oct-21 | 0:51:43 | |
| 15 | Sean Hehir | Rathfarnham-WSAF AC | Enniscorthy | Jun-24 | 0:51:46 | |
| 16 | Alan O'Shea | Mallow | Mar-25 | 0:51:48 | ||
| 17 | James McCarthy | East Cork AC | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 0:52:17 | |
| 18 | Paddy Hamilton | Slieve Gullion Runners | Frank Duffy (Swords) | Sep-02 | 0:52:22 | |
| 19 | Trevor Power | Waterford AC | Mallow | Mar-25 | 0:52:37 | |
| 20 | Freddy Sittuk | Raheny Shamrock AC | Phoenix Park | Jul-14 | 0:52:43 | |
| 21 | Cillian O'Leary | Raheny Shamrock AC | Phoenix Park | Jul-14 | 0:52:46 | |
| 22 | Mike Carmody | An Bru AC | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 0:52:56 | |
| 23 | Tomas Fitzpatrick | Tallaght AC | Phoenix Park | Jul-14 | 0:52:59 | |
| 24 | John Travers | Donore Harriers AC | Bundoran | Mar-10 | 0:53:02 | |
| 25 | James McCarthy | Mallow | Mar-25 | 0:53:04 | ||
| 26 | David Mansfield | Clonmel AC | Kilsheelan | Mar-11 | 0:53:07 | |
| 27 | Alan O'Brien | Eagle AC | Mallow | Mar-25 | 0:53:08 | |
| 28 | Alan O'Shea | Duhallow | Apr-08 | 0:53:17 | ||
| 29 | Colin Merritt | M45 | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 0:53:17 | |
| 30 | Colin Maher | Ballyfin AC | Roscommon | Jul-07 | 0:53:18 | |
| 31 | Mark Hoey | Leevale AC | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 0:53:21 | |
| 32 | Martin Doody | Limerick AC | M40 | Mallow | Mar-25 | 0:53:24 |
| 33 | Keith Shields | Foyle Valley AC | Bundoran | Mar-10 | 0:53:28 | |
| 34 | Donal O'Callaghan | An Riocht AC | Killarney | Sep-29 | 0:53:30 | |
| 35 | Colin Merritt | Mallow | Mar-25 | 0:53:36 | ||
| 36 | Colin Maher | Phoenix Park | Jul-14 | 0:53:37 | ||
| 37 | Conan McCaughey | North Belfast AC | Bundoran | Mar-10 | 0:53:40 | |
| 38 | Trevor Power | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 0:53:42 | ||
| 39 | Willie Stephens | Coolquill AC | Ballynonty | Aug-29 | 0:53:47 | |
| 40 | Peter Mooney | Inverse AC | M40 | Trim | Feb-04 | 0:53:48 |
| 41 | Mark Kirwan | Raheny Shamrock AC | Frank Duffy (Swords) | Sep-02 | 0:53:53 | |
| 42 | Tom Lupton | Portlaoise AC | Mallow | Mar-25 | 0:53:54 | |
| 43 | Michael Morgan | St Finbarrs AC | M40 | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 0:53:57 |
| 44 | Andrew Sheehan | Leevale AC | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 0:54:02 | |
| 45 | Niall Sheehan | Gowran AC | Ballyroan | Dec-08 | 0:54:02 | |
| 46 | Kevin Baker | Mullingar Harriers AC | Trim | Feb-04 | 0:54:04 | |
| 47 | Barry Harron | Finn Valley AC | Bundoran | Mar-10 | 0:54:05 | |
| 48 | Willie Stephens | Moyglass | Sep-09 | 0:54:09 | ||
| 49 | Paddy O'Toole | Westport AC | Roscommon | Jul-07 | 0:54:11 | |
| 50 | Kevin O'Leary | East Cork AC | Cork City | Sep-08 | 0:54:13 | |
| 51 | Colin Merritt | Cobh | Apr-29 | 0:54:16 | ||
| 52 | Michael Morgan | Mallow | Mar-25 | 0:54:16 | ||
| 53 | Barry Sheil | Longford AC | Roscommon | Jul-07 | 0:54:21 | |
| 54 | John Meade | St Finbarrs AC | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 0:54:23 | |
| 55 | Niall O'Riordan | An Bru AC | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 0:54:26 | |
| 56 | Jeremy O'Donovan | M40 | Mallow | Mar-25 | 0:54:28 | |
| 57 | Eskander Turki | Monaghan Town AC | Castleblaney | Jul-21 | 0:54:29 | |
| 58 | Jeremy O'Donovan | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 0:54:32 | ||
| 59 | Kevin O'Leary | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 0:54:35 | ||
| 60 | Trevor Power | Kilsheelan | Mar-11 | 0:54:38 | ||
| 61 | Tommy O'Brien | An Riocht AC | M40 | Killarney | Sep-29 | 0:54:42 |
| 62 | Colin Merritt | Cork City | Sep-08 | 0:54:44 | ||
| 63 | Freddy Sittuk | Monaghan | Aug-12 | 0:54:47 | ||
| 64 | Gary Condon | Sli Cualann AC | M45 | Trim | Feb-04 | 0:54:47 |
| 65 | Isku Ousman | Monaghan Town AC | Monaghan | Aug-12 | 0:54:48 | |
| 66 | Noel Murphy | Waterford AC | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 0:54:49 | |
| 67 | Freddy Sittuk | Mullingar Harriers | Jul-28 | 0:54:49 | ||
| 68 | Eoin Sugrue | M45 | Mallow | Mar-25 | 0:54:50 | |
| 69 | John Meade | Cork City | Sep-08 | 0:54:50 | ||
| 70 | Michael McMahon | Raheny Shamrock AC | Mullingar Harriers | Jul-28 | 0:54:52 | |
| 71 | Fergal Whitty | Donore Harriers AC | M40 | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 0:54:55 |
| 72 | Rory Chesser | Ennis TC | Kilnaboy | Apr-08 | 0:54:55 | |
| 73 | Noel Murphy | Waterford AC | Mallow | Mar-25 | 0:54:56 | |
| 74 | Kevin O'Leary | Mallow | Mar-25 | 0:54:57 | ||
| 75 | Michael Corbett | St Finbarrs AC | M40 | Duhallow | Apr-08 | 0:54:58 |
There are 46 women on the Irish 10 Mile ranking List for 2018, with DSD AC's Laura Shaughnessy heading the list with her 56:47 performance, in the John Treacy 10 Mile, in Dungarvan, last February. The leading Cork woman is Lizzie Lee, who ran 58:28, over the challenging Sonia O'Sullivan 10 Mile course, in Cobh, last April. Fourteen (14) of these top 46 performances were by Cork women.
Update 6pm, Dec 24th: First correction brought to our notice was for a man running with a woman's number in one of the performances - Result deleted and race results amended. Lads & Lassies, Number Swaps DO have an effect...They are NOT harmless!
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| Laura Shaughnessy, DSD AC, Irish Women's 10 Mile Tabletopper 2018 | Lizzie Lee, Leevale AC, leading Corkwoman in the Irish 10 Mile rankings 2018 Photo credit: Piaras O Mideach /Sportsfile |
| Rank | Athlete | Club | Cat | Venue | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laura Shaughnessy | DSD AC | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 0:56:47 | |
| 2 | Maria McCambridge | DSD AC | F40 | Trim | Feb-04 | 0:57:47 |
| 3 | Siobhan O'Doherty | Borrisokane AC | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 0:57:59 | |
| 4 | Lizzie Lee | Leevale AC | F35 | Cobh | Apr-29 | 0:58:28 |
| 5 | Jill Hodgins | Leevale AC | F40 | Mallow | Mar-25 | 0:59:20 |
| 6 | Ruth Fitzgerald | Waterford AC | Kilmeaden | Nov-17 | 0:59:20 | |
| 7 | Grace Lynch | Iveragh AC | Duhallow | Apr-08 | 0:59:36 | |
| 8 | Adrianna Melia | Longford AC | Trim | Feb-04 | 0:59:46 | |
| 9 | Jill Hodgins | Cork Ciy | Sep-08 | 1:00:24 | ||
| 10 | Ruth Fitzgerald | Waterford AC | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 1:00:35 | |
| 11 | Lizzie Lee | Stook | Nov-18 | 1:00:37 | ||
| 12 | Jill Hodgins | Cobh | Apr-29 | 1:00:44 | ||
| 13 | Fiona Santry | East Cork AC | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 1:00:52 | |
| 14 | Jane-Ann Meehan | Athenry AC | Trim | Feb-04 | 1:00:59 | |
| 15 | Jane-Ann Meehan | Mullingar Harriers | Jul-28 | 1:01:09 | ||
| 16 | Ruth Fitzgerald | Waterford AC | Dunhill-Fenor | Mar-19 | 1:01:22 | |
| 17 | Fiona Stack | Raheny Shamrock AC | Trim | Feb-04 | 1:01:35 | |
| 18 | Jane-Ann Meehan | Craughwell | Mar-25 | 1:01:56 | ||
| 19 | Adele Walsh | St Senans AC | F40 | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 1:02:19 |
| 20 | Sorcha Kearney | St Finbarrs AC | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 1:02:28 | |
| 21 | Catherine Kiely | Gneeveguilla AC | F35 | Killarney | Sep-29 | 1:02:47 |
| 22 | Fiona Santry | Mallow | Mar-25 | 1:02:48 | ||
| 23 | Maria McCarthy | Farranfore-Maine Valley AC | F40 | Castleisland | Apr-22 | 1:02:51 |
| 24 | Aine O'Reilly | Mullingar Harriers AC | F40 | Mullingar Harriers | Jul-28 | 1:02:53 |
| 25 | Fiona Santry | Duhallow | Apr-08 | 1:02:57 | ||
| 26 | Linda Byrne | DSD AC | Enniscorthy | Jun-24 | 1:02:58 | |
| 27 | Sandra Lynch | Kilcoole AC | F40 | Trim | Feb-04 | 1:03:06 |
| 28 | Marie-Claire Healy | Killarney | Sep-29 | 1:03:09 | ||
| 29 | Sorcha Kearney | Mallow | Mar-25 | 1:03:26 | ||
| 30 | Adele Walsh | Mallow | Mar-25 | 1:03:36 | ||
| 31 | Maria McCarthy | Kilsheelan | Mar-11 | 1:03:39 | ||
| 32 | Tina McDonald | Trim | Feb-04 | 1:03:42 | ||
| 33 | Joan Flynn | Mullingar Harriers AC | Trim | Feb-04 | 1:03:51 | |
| 34 | Madeline Loughnane | Thurles Crokes AC | F35 | Ballynonty | Aug-29 | 1:03:52 |
| 35 | Maria McCarthy | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 1:03:57 | ||
| 36 | Grainne Ni Uallachain | Galway City Harriers AC | F40 | Craughwell | Mar-25 | 1:04:09 |
| 37 | Pauline Curley | Tullamore AC | F45 | Ballyroan | Dec-08 | 1:04:13 |
| 38 | Madeline Loughnane | Moyglass | Sep-09 | 1:04:16 | ||
| 39 | Tara Kennedy | Raheny Shamrock AC | F40 | Trim | Feb-04 | 1:04:19 |
| 40 | Isobel Oakes | Stook | Nov-18 | 1:04:24 | ||
| 41 | Sinead Brody (R.I.P.) | Galway City Harriers AC | Craughwell | Mar-25 | 1:04:26 | |
| 42 | Katie Hickson | F40 | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 1:04:27 | |
| 43 | Grainne O'Callaghan | North Cork AC | Mallow | Mar-25 | 1:04:38 | |
| 44 | Ann Geary | Midleton AC | F35 | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 1:04:40 |
| 45 | Claire O'Brien | Watergrasshill AC | Dungarvan | Feb-04 | 1:04:48 | |
| 46 | Eimear Fitzmaurice | Mayo AC | Trim | Feb-04 | 1:04:56 | |
| 47 | Carol Finn | Leevale AC | Duhallow | Apr-08 | 1:04:59 |
Weather Outlook for Registered Cork Athletics Races during the Festive Season 2018
Events Up To Sunday December 30th
Lots of popular high quality races to choose from over the Christmas period!
Weather outlook, as of this morning, Saturday December 22nd, is looking good for all the registered races over the next week. It's really too early to be sure of things beyond 2 or 3 days, so, while the weather for Christmas Day, and possibly St. Stephen's Day is pretty firm, it's still a bit early to be sure of next weekend's weather...but the early signs are good.
The weather forecast for each race day is listed below, along with details for the relevant races. The forecast will be updated each day
Want to Check the Weather Before Your Own Daily Run?
Before you head out, take a look at the current weather, including rainfall radar - check out some of the weather tools on Cork Athletics Weather Page...any time you want!
There are three GOAL Mile locations scheduled for Cork this year: Mallow AC's 15th Annual GOAL Mile gets the ball rolling, in Doneraile Park, at 10am, the 35th Annual GOAL Mile, at CIT Track, in Bishopstown, starts at 10:30am, while the GOAL Mile will also take place at St. Catherine's GAA Club, Ballynoe, in East Cork, also starting at 10:30am.
The format is the same at all locations: Entry fee is by way of Donation - Put whatever fee you want to donate into the Bucket. 100% of all donations go to GOAL, and all volunteers, services and facilities have been given Free of Charge
Starting at 10am, or 10:30am, depending on venue, Miles will be run off at approx. 15 to 20 minute intervals, depending on 'Standards' and numbers taking part. The only Qualifying 'Standard' is that you are able to get around the track on foot ...running, jogging or walking, or in a wheelchair. You don't even have to complete the Mile ...There will be no 'enforcers'. Of course your family, friends and 'supporters' may offer you 'encouragement' (more properly called slagging). Festive dress is optional.
Weather outlook at 12 Noon, Christmas Day, December 25th
This highly popular St Stephen's Day 'Turkey/Pudding Burner' has the added bonus of chip timing this year, so we're probably looking at numbers in excess of it's usual 650/700 finishers
Online Entry for Dick Copithorne Memorial 4 Mile
Weather outlook at 12 Noon, St. Stephen's Day, Wednesday December 26th
A couple of years ago, Belgooly was cancelled due to severe flooding in the village. The outlook for this year is a complete contrast, with little or no windsand dry conditions, ideal for running this course, and a welcome change that should make for big crowds turning out on St.Stephen's Day
Saturday December 29th
Weather outlook at 12 Noon, Saturday, December 29th
Weather chart updated 11pm Thursday Dec 27th
While there is a bit of rain forecast further West, with heavier rain in the Northwest later, there should be slack winds and dry conditions are likely for both Carrigaline and Newtownshandrum
Saturday December 29th - Carrigaline Christmas Fun Run 2018
Carrigaline, 10:00, Saturday December 29th
Online Entry for Togher AC Ryan's Supervalu 5km
Weather outlook at 12 Noon, Sunday, December 30th
Weather chart updated 11pm Thursday Dec 27th
No rain ....it's been pretty wet for several Togher 5k's in recent years, so the outlook is pretty good at the moment, with slack winds also on the cards, so some good running conditions are on the cards this year!
Friday December 21st 2018
So far this year, 41 pedestrians have been killed on Irish roads
Christmas, AND all year round, Road Safety Message from Cork Athletics County Board
Today, Friday December 21st is the RSA' (Road Safety Authority) National 'Be Safe Be Seen' Day. The campaign is running today, but, in reality, road safety is a 247 / 365 matter, so please be vigilant at all times when on the road, no matter if you're walking, running, cycling, or using some form of motorised transport. Road Safety is for EVERY DAY, Not Just today, when the issue is specifically targetted.
Cork Athletics County Board wishes each and every member, along with their families and friends a very Happy Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year. An essential requirement is clearly staying safe on the roads.
Road Safety Message from Cork Athletics Webmaster
Over the past few weeks, I have been astonished at much of the 'Madness' I have witnessed on the roads, with very many motorists and others recklessly endangering road users. However, as Dale Carnegie once said "There is no point in being Dead Right, if you end up Just as Dead as if you were Wrong".
We all need to take particular care for our own safety. Even if we are doing everything right, others can make momentary errors of judgement, too often with tragic consequences. Along with this, there are a lot of 'idiots' out there, along with people who drive with reckless abandon.
I am also astounded at the sheer 'lunacy' of some runners. Anyone that neglects their own safety is massively increasing their own risk.
Hi-Viz vests are FREE from the RSA. If you don't want to go to the 'bother' of contacting the RSA, you can buy one, for just a few euro, from a wide variety of outlets, including sports shops, toy stores, newsagents, supermarkets...literally anywhere!
In recent weeks, I've come across several people out running, wearing all black and nothing reflective in sight. One of those was wearing large over-ear headphones - not only could they not be seen, but they couldn't hear traffic and other dangers.
Another incident that I came across, a few weeks ago, was approx. 7pm, on a dark evening, a pair of runners on Melbourn Road, running two-abreast, on the road, in the direction of traffic flow and not a Hi-Viz to be seen. [Incidentally both subsequently turned up to do speedwork at CIT Track! In other words, experienced runners who should have known better!] It was at the brow of the hill. There is a wide footpath on both sides of Melbourn Road! Many of you will be familiar with this road - it's the road leading to CIT. Sometimes there are Speed Camera vans on this road - these are only placed on roads where there have been fatalities - Melbourn Road is one of these!
Over recent weeks, I've seen several motorists going through Green Pedestrian lights - With People Crossing!! This week alone, I've seen five (5) cases of this. Just this morning, I saw a motorist go through a zebra crossing, while a woman was crossing. Another regular event is seeing cars being driven without their lights being on!
Bikes & Motorised Bikes on Footpaths
On Wednesday, while running with a group, on a footpath with regular heavy pedestrian traffic, a 'clown' came cycling around a blind bend, on the footpath.
And..Yesterday, on another busy footpath, there was a guy 'bombing along.....on a motorised bike!
So the message is 'Be Safe Be Seen' and watch out for all these idiots out there. Please watch out for them AND please don't be an idiot yourself. If you are, and you meet one of them, you may have a tragic encounter.
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