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Munster Performance and Development Squad 2018/19

Munster Performance and Development Squads

2018 - 2019

The first Munster Performance Squad and Development Squad training day of the 2017/2019 series takes place at Nenagh Indoor Track, on Saturday October 27th.

Munster Development Squad

The Development Squad is open to all athletes aged 12 years, and over. Attendance will cost €5 per athlete per day.  Development Squad Athletes DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER ONLINE, but, instead, must check in at the venue 30 minutes before the start.

Munster Performance Squad

The Performance Squad is for selected athletes only from the Under-16 to Under-19 age groups (2018 age groups).

Congratulations to all athletes selected.

Athletes have been selected based on performances in the Munster Indoors, Outdoors, and Schools Track and Field Championships, from the Top 3 athletes in the Sprints, Hurdles, Long Jump, High Jump and Triple Jump, and the top 4 athletes in the Walks, Pole Vault, Shot, Discus, Javelin and Hammer.

Full Munster Performance Squad Listing

Cork Athletes Selected

Eighty six athletes from Cork clubs and schools have been selected for the squad. The squad members, listed alphabetically, are:

Clubs & Schools Represented

Online Registration for the Munster Performance Squad closes on Thursday 25th October.

Selected athletes should register and pay online for the Performance Squad, by Thursday 25th October. The cost of the Performance Squad is €25, including a Performance Squad T-shirt.

For further information on the Munster Squads please contact Aisling Hoey

Coaches are welcome to attend these sessions and engage with squad coaches, both during and after the sessions

Launch of Spar Cork Airport Runway 5K 2018

Spar Cork Airport Runway 5K Launched

11:59pm Friday 2nd November 2018 

The SPAR Cork Airport Runway 5K will return this year on Friday 2nd November. Organised by Cork Athletics, on behalf of Athletics Ireland, this is a unique event where runners get the opportunity to run 5K on the airport runway as Cork Airport shut down operations for one night only.

Over 2,500 runners will take part in this one-of-a-kind event, joining Sonia O’Sullivan, Olympian Mick Clohisey and personal trainer Karl Henry, who will also be there on the night to take part in the event.

An out and back course, the race will begin at 11:59pm on Friday night and run into the early hours of Saturday morning. A fast flat course, the race is chip-timed by MyRunResults.

In addition to the unique experience of running on Cork Airport runway, participants will also receive a T-Shirt, Medal and Goody Bag. Funds raised from the race will go to the Shine Centre for Autism, Cork Airport’s 2018 Charity of the Year. 

Entry is €25 plus €1.75 transaction fee. Entries are still open but are filling up fast so make sure to enter as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

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Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month August 2018 Brian Lynch

Brian Lynch is Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for August 2018

River Lee Hotel

Monday October 1st 2018

Brian Lynch, Old Abbey AC is Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for August 2018

The Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month Award is sponsored by 96FM/C103FM, The Evening Echo, The River Lee and Leisureworld

Cork City Sports Homepage

Cork City Sports - Awards Archive

Old Abbey AC Facebook Page

Cork Athletics Homepage

Cork Athletics Facebook Page

The Cork City Sports Athlete for the Month of August 2018 is Brian Lynch, Old Abbey AC

Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month - August 2018 - Award Citation

August 2018 Citation

Brian Lynch (Old Abbey AC) is Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for August 2018. Brian won the silver medal in the 400m Hurdles at the Celtic Games International competition at the Helix Grangemouth Stadium, in Scotland on August 4th.

This was the culmination of a great season for Brian, who excelled in decathlon competition throughout the summer months. He represented Ireland with distinction in this event at the European Under 18 Championships held in Gyor, Hungary earlier in July.

This afternoon, Monday October 1st, 2018, Brian Lynch, Old Abbey AC was presented with the Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month Award for August 2018. Photo: Brian Lynch receiving the August award from Liam O'Brien, Technical Director, Cork City Sports, and Cllr. Mick Finn, Cork City Lord Mayor

Brian Lynch with Maria Terry, Secretary, Old Abbey AC

Brian Lynch and Family: Emma, Anne and Gerard Lynch

Brian Lynch with cousin and fellow International Diarmuid O'Connor (Bandon AC)

Brain Lynch with coaches Frank Stam and Eamonn Flanagan, with Maria Terry, Secretary, Old Abbey

Photos
Photo Album on Cork Athletics Facebook page

Videos

Brian Lynch interviewed by Cork Athletics

Interview with Brian Lynch (Old Abbey AC) Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for August 2018 from John Quigley on Vimeo.

Presentation of Award to Brian Lynch

Cork Athletics Youth Development Initiative - CYDI - Day 1 2018-2019

Cork Youth Development Initiative (CYDI) Day 1 2018-2019

CIT Track, Bishopstown, Cork

Saturday September 22nd 2018

The first meeting of the Autumn sessions of the new Cork Youth Development Initiative (CYDI), along with the Winter Coaching Series, took place at CIT Track, on Saturday last, September 22nd 2018

While the morning was wet, the weather improved for the afternoon, and the athletes and coaches had a great session.
Session One saw the trials for 2003 to 2006 age group, for inclusion on CYDI Panel A. An enthusiastic group of athletes turned up and participated in these coaching sessions. The coaches put the athletes through their paces, and the following athletes were selected for inclusion on to the A panel.   

Cork  Athletics County Board would like to congratulate all the athletes selected, and hopes they will both enjoy and benefit from the programme ahead for 2018/2019.

There was no Long Jump coach available on the day for the CYDI group, but Cork County Board are delighted to welcome Shane Howard, Bandon AC, to our coaching panel.

For athletes who have expressed a preference for Long Jump, trials for this event will take place on the next CYDI training day, Saturday October 13th.

The numbers who attended the Winter Coaching Series, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm, were quite low, partly due to athletes who might otherwise have attended, having already attended the earlier CYDI session. Cork Athletics County Board would like to encourage more athletes to come along for this session. It is a great opportunity to get some technical coaching under your belt for upcoming indoor competition. Importantly, the lower numbers attending this session means that there is greater opportunity for each athlete, particularly in terms of individual attention and coaching.

Please note that atheletes who have not been selected for the CYDI A panel are invited to train at this time, 2:30pm to 4:00pm, and, if they demonstrate dedication and improvement, there will be opportunities to change to the CYDI A Panel, during the Coaching Series.

September - December 2018 Coaching Dates

NB: There is no Distance Group session until the New Year, as these athletes are taking part in the Cross-Country Leagues & Championships

Registration Fees

€5 per session

Registration Times

CYDI Panel A: 12:45pm to 1pm 
Open Coaching Group: 2:15pm to 2:30pm

Aims of CDYI

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

Outline Plan: Year One

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

Strong Line-up for Charleville International Half-Marathon - September 2018

 Elite Line-Up for Charleville International Half-Marathon

Charleville, Cork

Sunday September 23rd 2018

An Athletics Ireland registered event

Organised and Hosted by North Cork AC

This Course was Measured by John Quigley, AIMS/IAAF International Grade A Measurer

Mick Clohisy Photo: Irish Independent	Lizzie Lee Photo: Evening Herald

Top Seeds for Charleville Half-Marathon 2018

Once again, an impressive field has been assembled for Sunday's Charleville International Half-Marathon, with no less than ten (10) Sub-70 men, while a further dozen are 2knocking on teh sub-70 door.  On the women's side, the field has more of a local flavour, with three of the top four representing Leevale AC, while Siobhan O'Doherty will be trying to upset their march.

Scroll down for Elite Field Listings

Weather Update Saturday 8am

There's little as unpredictable as the weather - what a difference 18 hours can make. Yesterday afternoon, it was looking a bit bleak for tomorrow's start. Now the forecast rain has disappeared, and the wind forecast was decreased significantly, so shouldn't (hopefully) be too bad. However with a northerly aspect to the wind, it'll be quite chilly, particularly on the way out, but it'll, pretty much, be behind you all the way back

Rain at 10am....Gone!	Wind at 10am

Weather Outlook (Friday 3pm)
Twenty four hours ago, the weather outlook was simply dreadful. Thankfully, while it's still over 40 hours out, and really too early to be definitive, the weather situation appears to be improving all the time.

On Thursday evening, it was looking like there would be extremely heavy rain, combined with winds gusting 30kph.  At 3pm Friday, forecasts have the winds abating considerably, while the heavy rain should have passed through. If it is still raining at race start, that should clear within the hour. With winds from the north, it is likely to feel cold, particularly considering the warmer weather that we've been experiencing for the past few months.

Rainfall Forecast 10am Sunday September 23rd	Rainfall Forecast 11am Sunday September 23rd

 

Cork Athletics Charleville HM Event Page
Location, Course Details, Maps etc

Charleville International Half-Marathon Website

Charleville International Half-Marathon Facebook Page

Cork Athletics Facebook Page

Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - April 2014 - May 2016 (on Old Cork Athletics website)

Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - May 2016 to date

Race Calendar / Fixtures List - Athletics Ireland Registered Events

 
Road Races this Month - September 2017

Results of Previous Charleville Half-Marathons

Results of Charleville International Half-Marathon 2011 - PDF File

Results of Charleville International Half-Marathon 2012

Results of Charleville International Half-Marathon 2013

Results of Charleville International Half-Marathon 2014

Results of Charleville International Half-Marathon 2015

Results of Charleville International Half-Marathon 2016

Results of Charleville International Half-Marathon 2017

Elite Field - Charleville International Half-Marathon 2018

Men

Women

Cork Youth Development Intiative

Reminder Saturday 22 is first day of new Cork Athletics Winter Coaching Series

Cork Youth Development Intiative (CYDI) 1pm to 2.30pm registration from 12.45 at the red-brick building. Athletes born 2003 to 2006

Winter Coaching 2.30pm to 4pm open to all registered Cork athletes

Cost: €5

Note: There will be no distance group session, as they are involved in the Cross Country League. Any interested distance athletes should come along to the next league day on September 29th

Cork Athletics - Events Week Ending Sunday October 14th 2018

Registered Cork Athletics Races & Events for Week Ending Sunday October 14th 2018

 

5pm Friday October 12th, Leevale High Performance Centre - Javelin Masterclass	1pm Saturday, October 13th, CIT Track - CYDI Coaching Session	2:30pm Saturday, October 13th, CIT Track - Winter Coaching Series	12pm, Sunday October 14th, Whites Cross - County Senior, Junior & Juvenile UnEven-Age Cross-Country Chps

Cork Athletics Race Calendar

Comprehensive Calendar of Registered Athletics Ireland events in Cork

Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - April 2014 - May 2016 (on Old Cork Athletics website)

Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - May 2016 to date

Cork Events This Week

5pm Friday October 12th-Sunday 14th, Leevale High Performance Centre/CIT Track - Javelin Masterclass

Saturday October 13th, 1pm, CIT Track - Cork Youth Development Initiative - CYDI

Saturday October 13th, 2:30pm, CIT Track -  Cork Athletics Winter Coaching Series

Sunday October 14th, 12pm, Whites Cross -  County Senior Junior & Juvenile UnEven-Age Cross-Country Championships

National

Saturday October 13th, AIT Athlone -  Irish Schools Combined Events Championship

Online Registrations

The Following Races currently have Online Entry or Online Registration open:
If your event is missing, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please note that the Airport Run is selling fast - Over 1,000 places gone already - There has been phenomenal interest shown  ...So Get in soon, or you may miss out

SPAR Cork Airport Runway Run, Midnight, Friday November 2nd 2018
Nearly 1500 places filled!

Eyeries 5 Mile, 2:30pm Saturday November 10th

Noreen McCarthy Memorial 5 Mile & 10 Mile, Skibbereen, Sunday 18th November
Limited to 250 places

Cork Athletics Registration Figures - September 30th 2018

Cork Athletics Registration Figures - September 30th 2018

September end-of-month registrations for Cork Athletics stand at 7,828. This is marginally down (69 registrations) on the September 2017 figure of 7,897.

Update (October 3rd): With the Cross-Country season starting in earnest next Sunday, there has been a surge in registrations, with a total of 8,028 registrations to date. Probably the biggest change, since September 30th, is that new club, Bridevale AC now have 80 registered members.

To date, fifty six of Cork's fifty seven registered clubs have registered athletes, leaving just one club yet to register a single athlete - and that club registered just a single athlete in 2017. 

These clubs, and their athletes, coaches, officials and other club members are NOT covered by Athletics Ireland insurance for any purpose whatsoever, leaving those athletes and clubs in a precarious position. In the situation where membership fees have been collected, but no Athletics Ireland registration paid, then that particular club, and its officers, leave themselves in a very precarious position, with the club, and the individual officers, personally covering any liability arising.

An additional consequence of failing to register a club and the minimum registration requirement of ten (10) registered members, is that permit applications from such clubs will, as has already happened this year, be declined, pending registration.

2018 Athletics Ireland Registrations are now Due

Clubs are reminded that 2018 registrations should be completed as soon as possible. There was a "grace period" of a few weeks, to allow sufficient time for re-registrations, whereby insurance cover continued, pending registration.  This "grace period" does NOT extend beyond the later end of January, and did NOT include competition.

Therefore any athlete, coach, official, or any member acting in any capacity, who remains unregistered is NOT covered by Athletics Irelands insurance, for ANY purpose whatsoever, including training and/or competition.

Clubs are urged to register their athletes without further delay.

Overall Registrations as at September 30th 2018

Leevale AC have moved ahead of Bandon AC at the head of the table, with Leevale exceeding the 600 mark. Both clubs lead the rest of the clubs, by a distance. Togher AC, Ballymore Cobh AC, Midleton AC and Youghal AC all now have over 300 registered members.

A total of fifteen (15) clubs have over 200 registrations, while a further eleven (11) clubs exceed 100 registered members, a total of 26 clubs. Almost 50% of registered clubs exceed 100 registered members.

Total Registrations for Cork Clubs September 30th 2018

Largest Clubs, by Total Registered Members

Remaining Clubs, by Total Registered Members

Top 50 Clubs Nationally

Five Cork clubs make the Top 50 national listing - Two clubs are included in the Top 10: Leevale AC, with 651 registrations, are in second place, by a single registration, while Bandon AC, on 598, are in 8th position. The other 3 to make the Top 50 are, Ballymore-Cobh AC (333), Togher AC (332), just 1 behind, and Midleton AC (315)

Juvenile/Junior Registrations as at September 30th 2018

Leevale AC, on 457, lead the table, marginally ahead of Bandon AC, on 453, while both clubs have of whom still have over double the Juvenile/Junior membership of third-placed North Cork AC.

 Top 20 Cork Juvenile Clubs

Top 50 Juvenile Clubs Nationally

Five Cork clubs also make the Top 50 National Juvenile listing - with Leevale AC, in second place, on 474, pipping Bandon AC , in 4th place, on 472, just two behind Leevale.  North Cork AC (207), Belgooly AC (205) and West Muskerry AC (195) are the other three clubs to achieve Top 50 status.

Senior/Master Registrations as at September 30th 2018

Mallow AC have over 50% more Registered Seniors & Masters than nearest rivals, Leevale AC, with Eagle AC and Ballymore-Cobh AC close behind.

Total Adult Registrations by Club - September 30th 2018

Senior Registrations

Leevale AC surpass all others at the head of the Senior table, with 70 Seniors. New club Doneraile AC remain in clear second place, with 46 Senior members, behind Leevale AC. Togher AC come next, with with 32, followed by Mallow AC (28) and Bandon AC (27)

Masters Registrations as at September 30th 2018

Mallow AC are way ahead of the rest of the field, with 233 Masters registrations. Eagle AC and Ballymore-Cobh AC have 157 and 152 respectively. Midleton AC and St Finbarrs AC follow next, while a total of 14 clubs topping the 100 mark.

Top 50 Adult Clubs Nationally

Mallow AC (261) are in 10th place Nationally.  Nine other Cork Clubs are in the Top 50 Adult clubs: Leevale AC, Eagle AC, Ballymore-Cobh AC, Togher AC, St Finbarrs AC, Doneraile AC, Midleton AC, Youghal AC and St Nicholas AC

County Registrations

Cork registrations lag behind Dublin by just under 700 registrations, while both counties significantly exceed third placed Meath, by a factor of 2 (approx.) between them, Cork and Dublin comprise almost 30% of all registrations 

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National Registrations by County

Number of Clubs by County

Cork, being, geographically, the largest county has the largest number of clubs (56), while Dublin, with the largest population, is next on 36.

Cork Athletics - Events Week Ending Sunday October 7th 2018

Registered Cork Athletics Races & Events for Week Ending Sunday October 7th 2018

 

6pm Friday October 5th, CIT Track - Level 1 Coaching Course (Weekend 1 of 2)	10am Saturday, October 6th, Mardyke Arena - Assistant Coach Course	5pm Saturday October 6th, Rosscarbery - Rosscarbery Steam Engine 5k	12pm, Sunday October 7th, Carrigadrohid - County Novice, Under 23 & Juvenile Even-Age Cross-Country Chps

Cork Athletics Race Calendar

Comprehensive Calendar of Registered Athletics Ireland events in Cork

Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - April 2014 - May 2016 (on Old Cork Athletics website)

Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - May 2016 to date

Cork Events This Week

Wednesday October 3rd, 8pm, CIT Track - Cork Athletics County Board Monthly Meeting

Friday October 5th, 6pm, CIT Track - Level 1 Coaching Course (Weekend 1 of 2) - CIT Cork

Saturday October 6th, 10am, Mardyke Arena - Assistant Coach Course - Mardyke Arena

Saturday October 6th, 5pm, Rosscarbery -  Rosscarbery Steam Engine 5k

12pm, Sunday October 7th, Carrigadrohid -  Cork Athletics Novice, Under 23 & Juvenile Even-Age Cross-Country Chps

Online Registrations

The Following Races currently have Online Entry or Online Registration open:
If your event is missing, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please note that the Airport Run is selling fast - Over 1,000 places gone already - There has been phenomenal interest shown  ...So Get in soon, or you may miss out

SPAR Cork Airport Runway Run, Midnight, Friday November 2nd 2018


Noreen McCarthy Memorial 5 Mile & 10 Mile, Skibbereen, Sunday 18th November
Limited to 250 places

Cork Athletics - Events Week Ending Sunday September 30th 2018

Registered Cork Athletics Races & Events for Week Ending Sunday September 30th 2018

 

2pm Saturday September 29th, Cork Athletics Grounds, Slieveroe, Riverstick - 3rd Day of Cork Athletics Cross-Country League	11am Sunday, September 30th, Bandon - Rescheduled Day 1 of West Cork Division Cross-Country Championships

Cork Athletics Race Calendar

Comprehensive Calendar of Registered Athletics Ireland events in Cork

Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - April 2014 - May 2016 (on Old Cork Athletics website)

Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - May 2016 to date

Cork Events This Week

Saturday September 29th, 10am, Garryduff Sports Centre, Douglas - Athletics Leader Course 
This Course has been Cancelled

Saturday September 29th, 2pm, Slieveroe, Riverstick - Cork Athletics Cross-Country Leagues - Day 3

Sunday September 30th, 11am, Bandon - West Cork Division Cross-Country Championship Day 1

Online Registrations

The Following Races currently have Online Entry or Online Registration open:
If your event is missing, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please note that the event listed below is selling fast - There has been phenomenal interest shown  ...So Get in soon, or you may miss out

SPAR Cork Airport Runway Run, Midnight, Friday November 2nd 2018


Noreen McCarthy Memorial 5 Mile & 10 Mile, Skibbereen, Sunday 18th November

CIT Hammer Cage Suffers Wind Damage - Again September 2018

Hammer Cage at CIT Athletics Stadium Damaged for Second Time in Five Months

Damaged Hammer Cage - April 2018

Yesterday's high winds, associated with storm Ali, have led to the hammer cage at CIT Athletics Stadium being damaged for the second time in just five months.  As with the April situation, during Hurricane Ophelia, the cage netting had been left up after previous use, resulting in a higher wind profile.

It is disappointing to find that this has happend twice in five short months. Cage damage has also happened  in previous years, but less frequently.  Given the increasing severe weather episodes associated with Global Warming, the likelihood of future damage will increase.

A common feature of each damage episode to date has been that the netting was left up following use. Raised netting significantly increases the profile offered to the wind.  Sure, it is obvious that the netting is full of holes, but it still acts like a sail to the wind.  

It is incumbent on all hammer cage users, and their coaches and clubs, to ensure that the netting is lowered again each and every time, following use. Perhaps the only time that might be waived would be, by agreement, when one club is handing over directly and immediately to another club.

The people primarily affected by 'downtime' when cage damage occurs are cage users. So, please, please, when the cage is reinstated, respect CIT property and other users, and lower the netting when your session finishes.

Nobody gains when damage occurs.

Cork Athletics - Events Week Ending Sunday September 23rd 2018

Registered Cork Athletics Races & Events for Week Ending Sunday September 23rd 2018

 

Thursday September 20th, 7pm, Charleville - Sports Capital Grants Information Night	Saturday September 22nd, 1pm, CIT Track - Cork Youth Development Initiative	Saturday September 22nd, 2:30pm, CIT Track - Cork Athletics Winter Coaching Series	Sunday September 23rd, 10am, Charleville - Charleville International Half Marathon	Sunday September 23rd, 11:30am, Conna - East Cork Div. Cross-Country Chps - Day 1	Sunday September 23rd, 11am - West Cork Div. Cross-Country Chps - Day 1

This Week: Sports Capital Grants Information Night, East & West Cork Divisional Cross-Country Chps, CIT Coaching Sessions and Charleville Half-Marathon

Cork Athletics Race Calendar

Comprehensive Calendar of Registered Athletics Ireland events in Cork

Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - April 2014 - May 2016 (on Old Cork Athletics website)

Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - May 2016 to date

Cork Events This Week

Thursday September 20th, 7pm, Charleville - Sports Capital Grants Information Night

Saturday September 22nd, 12:45pm, CIT Track - Cork Youth Development Initiative

Saturday September 22nd, 2:15pm, CIT Track - Cork Athletics Winter Coaching Series

Sunday September 23rd, 10am, Charleville - Charleville International Half Marathon

Sunday September 23rd, 11:30am, Conna - East Cork Div. Cross-Country Chps - Day 1

Sunday September 23rd, 11:30am - West Cork Div. Cross-Country Championship Day 1

Online Registrations

The Following Races currently have Online Entry or Online Registration open:
If your event is missing, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please note that the event listed below is selling fast - There has been phenomenal interest shown  ...So Get in soon, or you may miss out

SPAR Cork Airport Runway Run, Midnight, Friday November 2nd 2018