River Lee Hotel
Tuesday August 21st 2018
Michelle Finn, Leevale AC is Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for July 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 - Awards Archive
Michelle Finn, Leevale AC, is the Cork City Sports Athlete for the Month of July 2018. At the National Senior Track and Field Championships, in Santry, Dublin, Michelle won the 3,000m steeplechase, in a championship best time of 9:46.19. This time also secured Michelle's place on the Irish team for the European championships in Berlin.
This afternoon, Tuesday August 21st, 2018, Michelle Finn, Leevale AC was presented with the Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month Award for July 2018
This is Michelle's second individual Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month Award, having previously received the award in June 2015. Michelle also received the award, in a team capacity, in, April 2015 and November 2017, when the Leevale AC Women's team were the nominees.
Michelle Finn with Cork City Sports Committe Members and Sponsors
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From the August 1987 Edition of Irish Runner Magazine - P40, Vol 7 No 6
CORK CITY SPORTS, July 7, By Frank Greally
Frank O'Mara turned in perhaps his best ever performance over the distance when he handed Steve Ovett a rare defeat in a thrilling Harp Lager Mile.
This magnificent effort from O'Mara came just a few days after the Limerickman had set a new 5,000m record (13.13.02) at the Bislett Games in Oslo. And the manner in which he defeated Ovett was further proof of just how much the world indoor 3,000m champion has matured as a top line international competitor.
The spectator turnout was most disappointing for this year's sports, which also served as a homecoming for our two indoor world champions. All Cork hopes were firmly pinned on Marcus O'Sullivan to win the mile, but he never looked sharp enough to mount a serious challenge as the race unfolded.
Liam Looney was the designated pacemaker, but this arrangement certainly did not work to plan. The pack never took the bait, and the leaders reached halfway in a very substandard time of 2 minutes 1 second. The bell was reached in 3.02 and it was obvious at this point that it would be a race for fast finishers. Ovett made his move with 300m remaining, but O'Mara stuck doggedly on the Olympic gold- medallist's shoulder and turned on the extra power in the home straight to win in a time of 3.56.69. Ovett finished in 3.57.03; Tommy Maloney of Thurles ran an impressive third in 3.58.06.
It was not to be a night of celebration for Marcus O'Sullivan, who could only manage fifth in 3.58.84. "The form just was not there on the night — and that is a pity as I would have dearly loved to run well here at home," was his summing up.
There was, however, some consolation for the local fans when Sonia O'Sullivan (Cobh) displayed her enormous talent in the women's 3,000m. Overhauling both Mary O'Donohoe (Clonliffe) and Melissa Watson (England) on the final lap, she sprinted to a stylish victory in 9 minutes 1.52 seconds. Incredibly, this was almost half-a-minute faster than her previous best for the distance and well and truly shattered Carol Meagan's Irish junior record.
Aidan O'Regan (Leevale) also raised Cork spirits by winning the junior 800m. But there was disappointment when his winning time (1.51.70) was again just outside the qualifying time for the European Junior Championships.
The 5,000m was also an absorbing contest, but the Irish challengers here played right into the hands of John Walker, as the early pace was never sufficient to burn off the former Olympic gold medallist at 1,500m.
John Treacy threw in a few 65- second laps early on; and John Woods and Paul O'Callaghan made an attempt to break away in the closing stages. However, it was the great New Zealander who kicked decisively off the back straight and came home in a time of 13.30.51.
Dave Taylor (Clonliffe) left his challenge late but was rewarded with a fine second place in 13.32.83. Paul O'Callaghan (Tipton) also ran splendidly and finished third.
lifetime best 400m of 53.37 — and just missed the Irish record.
Other highlights of the meeting were the 400m, where the Soviet Olga Vladykina ran 50.81 sees, an all-comer's record, and the open mile, where Frank Conway (Killorglin) Seamus McCann (Cavehill Duncairn) and Connie Lynch (DCH) fought to the line and finished in that order.
Patrica Walsh (Puma) ran alifetime best 400m 0f 53.37 - and just missed the Irish record.
The hammer had been billed as another possible world record but never lived up to expectations. Yuri Syedikh, who set a new world record at the Mardyke in 1984, suffered a rare defeat by his compatriot Sergey Litvinov.
This year's sports was most enjoyable — but the organisers must be disappointed with the attendance.
If one is to make a constructive criticism, then some better promotion and public relations would be top of the list. The PA commentary on the night also left a lot to be desired. I believe that a sports of this calibre needs a specialist commentary team - such a team could do wonders in terms of spectator participation.
Bank of Ireland hammer — 1. Sergey Litvinov (USSR) 82.2m; 2. Yuri Sedykh, (USSR) 80.34m; 3. Ken Flax, (USA) 74.38.
Miliplant 800 junior men — 1. A. Regan (Leevale) 1.51.7; 2. D. Kennedy, (DCH) 1.52.0; 3. B. Peppard, (Raheny Sham.) 1.52.95.
John A. Wood 100m women — M. Carroll (Crusaders) 11.84; 2. M. Ammond (St. Laurence Toole) 12.11; 3. O. Burke (Limerick) 12.15.
John A. Wood 100m — 1. S. Baird (Ballymena and Antrim) 10.69; 2. K. Finn (Raheny Sham) 10.85: 3. P. Flanagan (Waterford City) 10.99.
Irish Pension Trust 400m women — 1. O. Vladykina (USSR) 50.81; 2. A. Jackson (USA) 52.69; 3. P. Walsh (Team Puma) 53.37.
Shandon Travel women's long jump — 1. T. Horgan (Mallow) 5.84m; 2. K. Glavin (Midleton) 5.81m; C. Scott (Belfast) 5.71m.
Mayfield Fruit and Veg open mile — 1. F. Conway (Providence) 4.07.17; 2. S. McCann (Cave Hill and Duncairn) 4.07.31; 3. C:'Lynch (DCH) 4.07.88.
Triple jump — 1. E. McCalla (Birchfield Harriers) 16.38; 2. J. Hayes (Waterford) 14.28; 3. J. Naughton (Nenagh) 13.45.
Barry's Tea 200m — 1. S. Baird (Ballymena and Antrim) 21.18; 2. A. Bennett (Birchfield Harriers) 21.43; 3. E. Iluz (Israel) 21.88.
Cleanaways men's 400m — 1. A. Kurockkin (USSR) 46.21; 2. C.C. Jenkins Jnr, (USA) 46.44; 3. E. Forde (Barbados) 46.79.
Cleanaways women's 800m — 1. B. Nicholson (Sale Harriers) 2.04.82; 2. A. Malloy (Lough Ree) 2.07.17; 3. E. Maguire (Raheny Shamrocks) 2.08.62.
Harp Lager Mile — 1. F. O'Mara (Limerick) 3.56.69; 2. S. Ovett (Phoenix) 3.57.03; 3. T. Maloney (Thurles) 3.58.06.
Mech Con women's 3,000m — S. O'Sullivan (Ballymore Cobh) 9.01.52; 2. M. Doriohoe (Clonliffe Harriers) 9.03.15; 3. M. Watson, (Swindon) 9.03.25.
Imperial Hotel men's high jump — 1. H.Conway (USA) 2.28m. 2. S. Malichenko. (USSR) 2.25m; 3. Manderson (Annadale) 2.15m.
Woodchester Bowmaker 800m — 1. M. Steel (Longwood) 1.49.75; 2. Chris Sylvester (England) 1.50.46; 3. R. Shanahan (Leevale) 1.51.01.
Dairy Gold 5,000m — 1. J. Walker (New Zealand) 13.30.51; D. TayJor (Clonliffe Harriers) 13.32.8; 3. Paul O'Callaghan, England, 13.33.74
Cork Clubs Organise Couch 2 5k Programmes for Autumn 2018
With the summer almost over and autumn looming, many clubs and race organisers, throughout Cork, are planning to run Couch 2 5k programmes.
Probably the biggest programme is organised by Cork Sports Partnership, with seven different venue, spread throughout Co. Cork, while Mallow AC have their Beat The Clock venture aimed at runners who are already established.
Leisureworld Churchfield
Leisureworld Bishopstown
Saile Sports and Leisure Kinsale
Donoughmore Community Centre
Skibbereen Sports Centre
Ballinacarriga Sports Hall
** Cork Rebel Run & Rebel Run A Mile Challenge Launches for 2018**
Sunday Oct 21st 2018
The Annual Cork Rebel Run 5k and 10k was launched on Thursday August 2nd, in CIT, Bishopstown. Now in its 7th year, the event takes place on Sunday October 21st.
The organising committee of Cork Sports Partnership, Leisureworld Cork, and Cork Institute of Technology welcome both Cork City Council and Cork County Council as sponsors, and look forward to having them on board again for 2018
Last year’s event saw record numbers take part, with over 730 participants across both events. It is hoped to build on this again for 2018
The Cork Rebel Run is organised by Cork Sports Partnership, as part of it's programme of providing opportunities for all to be active & stay active. A number of Couch to 5 programmes will be running, in the lead up to the event, in several locations across the county, to support those taking up jogging or running for the first time.
These programmes will start in late August, in 7 locations, and will run for 8 weeks. Full details are available on the Rebel Run website.
At a time of the year when it’s hard to get motivated to be activite, the organisers hope that people will get involved in the programmes and events, and hope to have a big turn-out on October 21st
The Rebel Run A Mile Challenge will also take place again this year, and we are delighted to have Boston Scientific Cork as sponsors for this programme, which encourages participants & staff from adult disability services across Cork City and County to increase their fitness, through a 4 week walking and jogging programme.
The 4 week programme will culminate with a 1 mile challenge event on the CIT athletics track, on Friday Oct 19th. Last year's pilot program had over 80 participants, from 9 centres. This year, we hope, with the support of Boston Scientific, and our programme partners, Down Syndrome Cork, to expand our reach, and to encourage more services and participants to get involved.
A 1 Mile Challenge event will also coincide with our 5k and 10k events, on Sun Oct 21st, where our partners, Down Syndrome Cork, will encourage their members and families to take part. The Rebel Run 1 Mile Challenge will be a fantastic addition to our events for 2018, and we are delighted to have Boston Scientific on board as well as event partners Down Syndrome Cork.
Lord Mayor, Cllr. Mick Finn. “is delighted that Cork City Council is supporting the Rebel Run, and encouraging increased levels of physical activity, which may even lead to participation in the Cork City Marathon, next June.”
It is hoped, through a number of initiatives such as the Rebel Run, Marathon Youth Challenge and localised programmes for youth, in particular, that a more accessible pathway for participants of all ages will be created.
Mayor of County Cork Cllr Patrick Gerard Murphy, mentioned how happy the Council is to again be part of The Cork Rebel Run. “The positive impact physical activity of any kind has on mental health and wellbeing, at all ages, is hugely significant, and it is an area that Cork County Council is concentrating on more and more. Citizen quality of life is very important to us as a local authority, and our support of the run is another example of our intention to continuously promote physical activity of all kinds”.
The event promises to be a great experience, with the course measured by Jones counter, chip timing for all runners, a scenic rolling course & goody bags, including your 2018 Cork Rebel Run T-shirt. The 10K event has a huge array of prizes up for grabs, so will prove attractive to runners of all levels and abilities. Participant spot prizes will also be given to the 5K participants. The organising partners of Cork Sports Partnership, Leisureworld and CIT, with the assistance of the An Garda Síochána and Athletics Ireland, hope that friends & family will come along on the day, cheering from the grandstand, to support the runners in the final straight.
Online registration is now open, and entries cost €15 for the 10k, and €10 for the 5K, and can be made online at www.rebelrun.ie
Contact Cork Sports Partnership for further information on the Rebel 1 Mile Challenge, using the details below.
Closing date for online registrations is Thursday October 18th. An early bird will be available until October 1st,
so make sure you register early!
Regular updates on the route etc. are available also on Facebook and Twitter.
Also if you are interested in volunteering for the event Cork Sports Partnership would be delighted to hear from you. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 021 4347096
Mallow AC has started a 5k training program targeting people who are already running, and looking to target certain times. It’s not a couch to 5k program per se, but more of a drive to get people, who are already running at some level, but are not members of a club, or people who are fairly fit, and would like to challenge themselves, to become involved with Mallow AC. The club hopes the initiative will prove attractive to people in their 20’s, as very few from that age group are getting involved, so this challenge may be a way of attracting them.
Shane Simcox is leading the 12 week program, which runs on two nights a week, with the aims of helping people reach targets of sub 20 and sub 25 minute 5k. There is a charge of €25 euro for the programme, but this includes Mallow AC club membership. The programme started on August 14th, but the you can still join. Enquiries: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Other Couch 2 5k's Starting Soon
| When | Club | Where | Contact | Info |
| September | Bantry AC | Bantry | 0872963213 | Message BantryAC Facebook page |
| On-going | Grange Fermoy AC | Fermoy | eEvery Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm from St Coleman's pitch | |
| September | Millstreet AC | Milstreet | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
| September | Aghada Running Club | Aghada | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Organisers on behalf of Cork Athletics County Board: Frank Hayes, Collette O`Riordan & Jerry Cronin
Dates: 1st September - 1pm, 15th September - 2pm & 29th September - 2pm
Venue : - Cork Athletics County Board Grounds, Slieveroe, Riverstick
These Leagues are intended to enable athletes, young and old, to both train and become familiar with Cross-Country running, before the start of the Cross-Country season. If you've never tried Cross-Country, the leagues also provide an ideal platform to try out Cross-Country running. There are many clubs who don't have much, or even any, presence at Cross-Country Championships - it would be great to see these clubs represented in the leagues. Do Try it - Guaranteed you'll come away looking for more!
| Event | Distances 1/9/2018 | Distances 15/9/2018 | Distances 29/9/2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under-9 Girls | 500m | 600m | 750m |
| Under-9 Boys | 500m | 600m | 750m |
| Under-10 Girls | 700m | 800m | 1000m |
| Under-10 Boys | 700m | 800m | 1000m |
| Under-11 Girls | 900m | 1200m | 1500m |
| Under-11 Boys | 900m | 1200m | 1500m |
| Under-12 Girls | 1200m | 1500m | 2000m |
| Under-12 Boys | 1200m | 1500m | 2000m |
| Under-13 Girls | 1500m | 2000m | 2500m |
| Under-13 Boys | 1500m | 2000m | 2500m |
| Under-14 Girls | 2000m | 2400m | 3000m |
| Under-14 Boys | 2000m | 2500m | 3000m |
| Under-15 Boys | 2500m | 3000m | 3500m |
| Under-15 Girls | 2500m | 3000m | 3500m |
| Under-16/under-17/Under-18 & Junior Women | 3000m | 3500m | 4000m |
| Under-16/Under-17/Under-18 & Junior Men | 3000m | 3500m | 4000m |
| Adult Women | 3000m | 3000m | 4000m |
| Adult Men | 5000m | 5000m | 6000m |
Intentions of Leagues
Points to Note:
Due to the Huge interest in these Leagues, it has become necessary to limit the Juvenile events to Registered Cork athletes ONLY. The Adult events are open to all Registered Athletics Ireland Members
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Draft Autumn Cross-Country Fixtures Calendar 2018
NB: This is a DRAFT XC Programme - Not Even at Provisional Stage. The XC Fixture Lists will be finalised, by Cork Athletics and Munster Athletics, early in September, with Athletics Ireland fixtures venues added/amended as information becomes available
Registered Cork Athletics Races & Events for Week Ending Sunday August 19th 2018
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| Friday August 17th, Liscarroll - Liscarroll 5k & 10k |
This Week: Only one event locally this week - The Tom Fitzpatrick Memorial Liscarroll 5k & 10k. There will also be a lot of Cork interest in the weekend's National Masters T&F Championships and the National T&F League Final
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
Friday August 17th, 7:30pm, Liscarroll - Tom Fitzpatrick Liscarroll 5k &10k
Saturday August 18th, Tullamore - Glohealth National Masters T&F Championships
Sunday August 19th, Tullamore - Glohealth National T&F League Final
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.
John Buckley Sports Cork City 10 Miler, Cork, 6pm Saturday September 8th
Charleville International Half-Marathon, Charleville, 10:00am, Sunday September 23rd
European Championships
Berlin
Saturday August 11th 2018
Athletics Ireland Release (1pm) - Feidhlim Kelly
Alex Wright (Leevale) was in the shake-up for much of the men’s 20km race walk, before having to settle for a fine 10th place finish, in a season’s best of 1:22:18, at the European Athletics Championships in Berlin, earlier this morning, Saturday August 11th.
Cian McManamon (Wesport) was also in action making his major championship debut, and finished a battling 21st in 1:25:43.
Coming up to the hour mark in the race, Alex Wright was competing with the best athletes in Europe, in what was his finest performance in an Irish singlet.
“I had to play it safe in the end, because I had two warnings, but I’m happy with my performance, and it’s my best championships for Ireland,” said Wright. It was imperative that the Leevale athlete finished, and he did that by playing it smart. Wright dropped back to 16th at one point, but came back again strongly for a top ten finish.
This is a good stepping stone for Alex, and shows he has the capability of medalling at the next Europeans, in two years time.
Cian McManamon gave a spirited display, and showed that he has the capability to mix it at this level. “I gave it everything I had out there, and this is only the start for me,” McManamon said afterwards. “There were 20 guys better than me in Europe today, but I have a target now to pick up places one by one in the coming years. I was delighted to get to compete in such a big event with a great atmosphere.”
There was a festival atmosphere at Breitscheidplatz, with crowds lining the route, and in the grandstand, generating a great buzz, especially for the athletes.
Tomorrow is the last day of action. The morning sees Breege Connolly (North Belfast Harriers), Lizzie Lee (Leevale) and Gladys Ganiel (North Belfast Harriers) in the women’s marathon, at 8:05am Irish time.
The men's team of Kevin Seaward (St Malachy’s), Paul Pollock (Annadale Striders), Mick Clohisey (Raheny Shamrock), Sean Hehir (Rathfarnham) and Sergiu Ciobanu (Clonliffe Harriers) compete in the men’s marathon, at 9:00am Irish time.
In the evening session, the Irish women’s 4x100m relay team compete in the heats, at 18:20pm Irish time, with a potential final at 20:20pm.
Ciara Mageean (UCD) goes in the women’s 1500m final, at 19:00pm.
Athlete interviews are available on Athletics Ireland social media channels, and also on RTE, where there is extensive coverage of the championships.
Live timetable, results and live stream are on European Athletics
A history of the Irish at the European Athletics Championships
Irish European Championships Timetable
European Championships Preview and Irish Athletes Timetable 2018
| Sunday | August 12th | - AM | Irish Time | Venue Time | Athlete | Club | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:05 | 09:05 | Breege Connolly | North Belfast Harriers | Marathon | |||
| 08:05 | 09:05 | Gladys Ganiel | North Belfast Harriers | Marathon | |||
| 08:05 | 09:05 | Laura Graham | Mourne Runners | Marathon | |||
| 08:05 | 09:05 | Lizzie Lee | Leevale | Marathon | |||
| 09:00 | 10:00 | Kevin Seaward | St Malachy's | Marathon | |||
| 09:00 | 10:00 | Mick Clohisey | Raheny Shamrock | Marathon | |||
| 09:00 | 10:00 | Paul Pollock | Annadale Striders | Marathon | |||
| 09:00 | 10:00 | Sean Hehir | Rathfarnham WSAF | Marathon | |||
| 09:00 | 10:00 | Sergiu Ciobanu | Clonliffe Harriers | Marathon | |||
| Sunday | August 12th | - PM | Irish Time | Venue Time | Athlete | Club | Event |
| 18:20 | 19:20 | Women's 4 x 100m Relay Heats | |||||
| 19:00 | 20:00 | Ciara Mageean | UCD | 1500m Final | |||
| 20:20 | 21:20 | Women's 4 x 100m Relay Final |
European Athletics Championships 2018 - Irish Day 1 Review
European Athletics Championships 2018 - Irish Day 2 Review
European Athletics Championships 2018 - Irish Day 3 Review
European Athletics Championships 2018 - Irish Day 4 Review
Alex Wright in Lead Group at 20k Walk Half-way Stage
Alex Wright, Leevale AC, finished 10th in the 20k Walk, in a season's best of 1:22:18
Centre Park Road Cork
1pm, Sunday September 16th 2018
Enter 37th Evening Echo Cork Women's Mini-Marathon
With little over 5 weeks to go to the big day, entries are streaming in for the 37th Evening Echo Cork Women's Mini-Marathon. Evening Echo are Flagship Sponsors, for the 37th consecutive year, and this year we have Tesco join the event as one of the main Sponsors. Last week, entries passed the 1,500 mark, and are coming from all parts; primarily from Cork City and surrounds, there are also large numbers from throughout the county, but also from further away, with large groups coming from Cashel, Clonmel, Tralee and Tipperary...and many other towns throughout the country.
With the intention of enabling a smooth and fast start for everyone, this year's Mini-Marathon will feature Time Zones. In addition, everyone will start on Centre Park Road, with the Mill Road-Centre Park Road bottleneck eliminated, making for a more enjoyable experience for all, runner and walker alike.
This year, Time Zones are being introduced to the event for the first time. The zones will be marked on both sides of the road leading to the Start Line, with 7 zones in all:
| Zone | Time Range | Approx. Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Sub 24 | sub 6:30 Minutes/Mile |
| Zone 2 | 24 - 32 Mins | 6:30 to 8:30 Minutes/Mile |
| Zone 3 | 33 - 36 Mins | 8:30 to 9:30 Minutes/Mile |
| Zone 4 | 37 - 40 Mins | 10 to 11 Minutes/Mile |
| Zone 5 | 41 - 45 Mins | 11 to 12 Minutes/Mile |
| Zone 6 | 46-50 Mins | 12 to 14 Minutes/Mile |
| Zone 7 | 50 Min + | 14+ Minutes/Mile |
Time Zones for Evening Echo Women's Mini-MarathonRunners and walkers should enter the Time Zone most appropriate to their own target finish time. If all participants adhere to this, it should make for a streamlined start and a pleasant experience for everyone, runner and walker alike. The image above gives an indication of the zones, though the view foreshortens them, making some of the zones appear smaller than they actually will be. Each zone will be sized to adequately cater for the estimated numbers (based on previous year's Mini-Marathon finish times) in each section.
There are two primary goals behind the introduction of Time Zones:
We hope that the changes being introduced to the Mini-Marathon will attract club runners back to the event in large numbers. We hope adherance to the time zones will enable all runners to get straight into their stride pretty much straight away.
We realise that, for many runners, in recent years, the Mini-Marathon may have been a frustrating experience, largely due to to the way the start has been managed. We are streamlining the start, and will strive to continually improve the event. We'll be there on Centre Park Road on Sunday September 16th - we'd love to see all you club runners there too.
We are changing - be there to see the impact for yourself.
Registered Cork Athletics Races & Events for Week Ending Sunday August 26th 2018
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| Tuesday August 21st, 7:30pm, Carrignavar - Carraig na bhFear 5k | Thursday August 23rd, 7:30pm, Rathcormac - Rathcormac 4 Mile | Friday August 24th, 7pm, Churchtown - Churchtown Road Runners 5 Mile | Sunday August 26th, 10am, Clonakilty - Clonakilty 10 Mile & 4 Mile | Sunday August 26th, 12pm, Bandon - Bandon A.C. Catherine Duggan Memorial Open Sports |
This Week: Lots of races again this week: Carraig na bhFear 5k, Rathcormac 4, Churchtown 5 and Clonakilty 4m & 10k, while, on Sunday next, Bandon AC host their Catherine Duggan Memorial Open Sports
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
Tuesday August 21st, 7:30pm, Carrignavar - Carraig na bhFear 5k
Thursday August 23rd, 7:30pm, Rathcormac - Rathcormac 4 Mile
Friday August 24th, 7pm, Churchtown - Churchtown Road Runners 5 Mile
Sunday August 26th, 10am, Clonakilty - Clonakilty 10 Mile & 4 Mile
Sunday August 26th, 12pm, Bandon - Bandon A.C. Catherine Duggan Memorial Open Sports
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 several of the events listed below are likely to sell out soon - There has been phenomenal interest shown ...So Get in soon, or you may miss out
John Buckley Sports Cork City 10 Miler, Cork, 6pm Saturday September 8th
NB: With 3 weeks to go, Entries for Cork City 10 Miler have already exceeded 700, well up on 2017 final entry
37th Annual Evening Echo Women's Mini-Marathon, Centre Park Road, Cork, 13:00 (1pm) Sunday, September 16th
NB: With 4 weeks to go, Entries for the Mini-Marathon are heading towards 2,000! - Only 8,000 places available
Charleville International Half-Marathon, Charleville, 10:00am, Sunday September 23rd
NB: With 5 weeks to go, Entries for Charleville Half-Marathon Exceed 1,300 - Only 300 places left - This event will sell out in the next week or two.
35 Cork Athletes for National Masters T&F
Tullamore
Saturday August 18th 2018
The Cork contingent for tomorrow's Athletics Ireland National Masters T&F Championships, in Tullamore, comprises of thirty four (34) athletes from thirteen (13) clubs, with thirty men and five women. Usually there is a larger women's group from Cork, so to have just ffive travelling is disappointing, however the group is bound to come home with plenty of reward for their endeavours. St. Finbarr's AC's Marion Lyons competes, and must be one of those with the most appearances at these championships. On the men's side, Rising Sun AC and St Finbarr's AC both have their usual strong entries. They are joined this year by Leevale AC with six athletes competing and Eagle AC, with five competritors.
| Cork Men | ||
|---|---|---|
| Forename | Surname | Club |
| Frank | Stam | Bandon A.C. |
| Cosmos | Deburca | Bandon A.C. |
| Hugh | McSweeney | Eagle A.C. |
| Neil | Kingston | Eagle A.C. |
| Pat | Murphy | Eagle A.C. |
| Ken | Higgs | Eagle A.C. |
| Richard | Piotrowski | Eagle A.C. |
| Sean | McGrath | East Cork A.C. |
| John | Rice | Grange/Fermoy A.C. |
| John | Corr | Leevale A.C. |
| Brian | Kearney | Leevale A.C. |
| Tim | Twomey | Leevale A.C. |
| Alfie | Davis | Leevale A.C. |
| Pat | Moore | Leevale A.C. |
| Brian | Wall | Leevale A.C. |
| Nick | Darmody | Mallow A.C. |
| Paul | Moloney | Mallow A.C. |
| Neilus | Aherne | Midleton A.C. |
| Jim | McClean | North Cork A.C. |
| Brendan | Dennehy | Rising Sun A.C. |
| Con | O'Donovan | Rising Sun A.C. |
| Michael | Kiely | Rising Sun A.C. |
| Michael | Dennehy | Rising Sun A.C. |
| Breandan | Dennehy | Rising Sun A.C. |
| Denis | Coughlan | St. Finbarrs A.C. |
| Michael | Murphy | St. Finbarrs A.C. |
| Tony | O'Brien | St. Finbarrs A.C. |
| Eamonn | McEvoy | St. Finbarrs A.C. |
| Dan | Kennedy | St. Finbarrs A.C. |
| Conor | Newman | Togher A.C. |
| Pearse | McCarthy | Togher A.C. |
| Cork Women | ||
| Forename | Surname | Club |
| Jennifer | Goffin-Walsh | Carraig na bhFear AC |
| Annette | Quaid | Leevale A.C. |
| Martina | Kiely | St. Finbarrs A.C. |
| Marion | Lyons | St. Finbarrs A.C. |
| Evelyn | Cashman | Youghal A.C. |
Full List of Entries (PDF File)
NB: This is a DRAFT XC Programme - Not Even at Provisional Stage. The XC Fixture Lists will be finalised, by Cork Athletics and Munster Athletics, early in September, with Athletics Ireland fixtures venues added/amended as information becomes available
Munster fixtures will be firmed up following a Munster Council meeting, scheduled for September 1st, while Cork Fixtures will be settled on Wednesday September 5th. Athletics Ireland fixtures will be updated .....whenever (available)
A more comprehensive Calendar will be posted early in September ...This is primarily to give a 'Flavour' of whats to come. Dates, fixtures and venues are subject to both change and confirmation, however, for the most part, they are pretty much set
At the top of the list are three new fixtures, the Cork Athletics Cross-Country League. This is a new innovation by Cork Athletics, and may prove a nice less-competitive introduction to the Cross-Country season, for Juveniles and Adults alike. These events will be held on Saturdays, starting at 1 pm. Details will be posted later, in a separate post.
| Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2018 | Cork Athletics Cross-Country League | Cork Athletics Grounds, Slieveroe, Riverstick |
| 07/09/2018 | North Cork Juvenile Cross-Country | Doneraile Park |
| 15/09/2018 | Cork Athletics Cross-Country League | Cork Athletics Grounds, Slieveroe, Riverstick |
| 23/09/2018 | East Cork Division Cross-Country Championships | TBA |
| 23/09/2018 | West Cork Division Cross-Country Championships | TBA |
| 29/09/2018 | Cork Athletics Cross-Country League | Cork Athletics Grounds, Slieveroe, Riverstick |
| 7/10/2018 | County Novice, U23 & Juvenile Even age | West Muskerry AC |
| 14/10/2018 | County Senior & Juvenile Uneven Age | Carraig na bhFear AC |
| TBA | County Intermediate & Juvenile B | St Catherines AC |
| 21/10/2018 | Munster Novice, U23 & Juvenile Even Age | TBA |
| 21/10/2018 | AAI Autumn Open, inc Masters Trials | TBA |
| TBA | Co Masters, Novice B & Juvenile Relays | St Nicholas AC |
| 11/11/2018 | Munster Senior & Juvenile Uneven Age | TBA |
| 18/11/2018 | Munster Masters & Juvenile Relays | TBA |
| 18/11/2018 | British & Irish Masters | Swansea |
| 25/11/2018 | AAI National Senior, Junior & Juvenile Even Age | TBA |
| 02/12/2018 | Munster Intermediate & Juvenile B | TBA |
| 09/12/2018 | European Cross-Country Chps | Tilburg, Holland |
| 16/12/2018 | National Novice & Juvenile Uneven | TBA |
European Championships
Berlin
Sunday August 12th 2018
Athletics Ireland Release (1pm) - Feidhlim Kelly
The Irish men’s marathon team finished an excellent sixth at the European Athletics Championships in Berlin early this afternoon, Sunday August 12th.
Kevin Seaward (St Malachy’s) came through well, for a fine 15th place finish, in 2:16:58, to lead the team home, and continue his excellent championship form this year – this follows on from his fourth place finish in the Commonwealth Games marathon, for Northern Ireland, last April.
Mick Clohisey (Raheny Shamrock) was next home for the Irish, in 18th place, in 2:18:00, having been the leading Irish athlete for much of the race.
Sean Hehir (Rathfarnham), was 25th, in 2:18:58, and Sergiu Ciobanu (Clonliffe Harriers), placed 36th, in 2:19:49, worked together early on alongside Kevin Seaward.
Paul Pollock went off slower, in a bid to try and come through, but it didn’t work out on this occasion, and he finished 47th, in 2:23:26. The men’s combined time was 6:53:55.
“I’m really happy with that today. I thought top ten, top 15 would be a good finish. I always try to perform to rank, or better, when going into a race, and I knew, with a sensible race today, I could do that. Well done to all the lads on the team today. They battled really hard for a very respectable 6th place."
The women’s team were 8th, led home by Lizzie Lee (Leevale), in 2:40:12, followed by Breege Connolly (North Belfast Harriers), in 31st place, in 2:41:53, and Gladys Ganiel (North Belfast Harriers) placed 33rd, in 2:42:42. Their combined time was 8:04:46.
Afterwards Lee said: “Position wise and time wise I was hoping for a bit better, but if you had told me I was going to finish at mile 22, I would have bitten your hand off.”
Conditions got progressively hotter throughout the race, which proved challenging for the runners, as the temperature got hotter, the further they went into the race.
Elsewhere, Caitriona Jennings (Letterkenny) and David Flynn (Clonliffe Harriers) won the national half marathon titles, as part of the Affidea Rock 'n' Roll Dublin half-marathon, in 82:25 and 68:51 respectively.
Athletics Ireland Release (8pm) - Feidhlim Kelly
Ciara Mageean (UCD) was a fighting fourth in the women’s 1500m final in 4:04.63 with a gritty run that saw her just miss out on a medal on the final night of action at the European Athletics Championships in Berlin (August 12th).
“I’m bitterly disappointed but it was a good tough run,” said Mageean afterwards. The race was won by the heavy favourite Laura Muir (Great Britain & Northern Ireland) in 4:02.32.
Mageean was where she needed to be in the home straight in a savvy display and was just held off by Poland’s Sofia Ennaoui in second in 4:03.08 and Great Britain’s Laura Weightman in third in 4:03.75.
“It’s so disappointing but it’s given me a good boost for the years ahead running in the green, white and gold and I’m more determined than ever.”
It was also a bittersweet fourth for the women’s 4x100m relay team, , Phil Healy, Joan Healy (both Bandon), Ciara Neville (Emerald) and Gina Akpe-Moses (Blackrock-Louth), in their semi-final where they set a national record of 43.80.
The time was the fastest time never to make a European women’s 4x100m final in history and ranked them 9th overall. The team were naturally disappointed but excited about the future with such a good squad and two U20s in Ciara Neville and Gina Akpe-Moses as part of the line-up.
“Of course we are disappointed but there’s so much to build on,” said Phil Healy afterwards who completed her fifth race of the championship.
It rounded out a good championship for Ireland which, of course, included Thomas Barr's (Ferrybank) bronze medal but also a host of top 16 performances, season's bests, personal bests and a national record.
It has been a magnificent summer for Irish athletics winning medals at all the championships - European U18s, IAAF World U20s and the European Athletics Championships.
The team arrives back tomorrow (August 13th) on Ryanair flight FRFR8557 due in at 12:30 and Athletics Ireland encourages and welcomes everyone to celebrate a brilliant Irish team.
Athlete interviews are available on Athletics Ireland social media channels, and also on RTE, where there is extensive coverage of the championships.
Live timetable, results and live stream are on European Athletics
A history of the Irish at the European Athletics Championships
Irish European Championships Timetable
European Championships Preview and Irish Athletes Timetable 2018
European Athletics Championships 2018 - Irish Day 1 Review
European Athletics Championships 2018 - Irish Day 2 Review
European Athletics Championships 2018 - Irish Day 3 Review
European Athletics Championships 2018 - Irish Day 4 Review
European Athletics Championships 2018 - Irish Day 5 Review
European Athletics Championships 2018 - Irish Day 6 Review
Ciara Mageean Speaking after 1500m Final
European Championships
Berlin
Friday August 10th 2018
Athletics Ireland Release (9pm) - Feidhlim Kelly
Phil Healy (Bandon) finished a strong fourth in her 200m semi-final in 23.23 sec, which placed her 11th overall at the European Athletics Championships, in Berlin this evening, Friday August 10th.
This was another top 12 performance for the Irish team, and Healy was happy with her overall campaign.
"I'm really happy with that overall, with four races in such a short space of time," Healy said afterwards, having also made the semi-finals in the 100m.
"It's my third fastest time ever, so I'm happy to produce that. I've the relay to come, so hopefully things go well for that. The girls have been practising baton changes all week."
The Bandon athlete will compete in the heats of the women's 4x100m relay on Sunday, where they will be running in lane 3, in heat 2, at 17:38pm Irish time.
Cian McManamon (Westport) and Alex Wright (Leevale) compete in the men's 20km race walk tomorrow morning, at 9:55 Irish time.
Athletics Ireland Release (1pm) - Feidhlim Kelly
Ciara Mageean (UCD) cruised through to the final of the women’s 1500m and Phil Healy (Bandon) advanced to the semi-finals of the 200m this morning at the European Athletics Championships in Berlin (August 10th).
Mageean looked smooth and controlled throughout her heat and finished second in 4:09.35 behind championship favourite Laura Muir of Great Britain to qualify automatically.
“I came in her to get the big Q (automatic qualification) and I did that,” said Mageean confidently afterwards. “The box is ticked and now to get ready for the final.”
Phil Healy was the first Irish athlete on the track this morning and she sped through to the 200m semi-finals this evening finishing third in 23.34 to also qualify automatically.
“Job done,” said Healy straight after. “It was cooler this morning so I had plenty of layers on warming up and got it done.”
Healy goes in lane 6 this evening at 18:55 Irish time in the second semi-final.
There was no joy for the steeplechasers and relay teams in advancing to respective finals.
Kerry O’Flaherty (Newcastle) finished 17th in heat 1 of the women’s 3,000m steeplechase in 10:09.71 while Michelle Finn (Leevale) was 16th in heat 2 in 10:10.93.
“My running legs just weren’t there today and there’s no hiding place in the steeple,” said O’Flaherty afterwards. “It’s disappointing from being in the final in 2016 obviously.”
Equally Michelle Finn had nothing in the legs. “I just felt flat and I just couldn’t get going,” said Finn.
The men’s 4x400m relay team of Chris O’Donnell (North Sligo), Brandon Arrey (Raheny Shamrock), Leon Reid (Menapians) and Thomas Barr (Ferrybank) had to settle for a fifth place finish in their heat in 3:06.55.
Barr had to use his hurdle technique on the last leg to navigate a fallen runner at the changeover and was pleased with the young team’s performance who were 11th overall.
“We’re a green team to pardon the pun and I think we did well out there as a young team. I’m 26 and the oldest member on the team so there’s plenty more to come,” said Barr.
The women’s team of Sinead Denny (DSD), Sophie Becker (St Joseph’s), Davicia Patterson (Beechmount Harriers) and Claire Mooney (UCD) finished 8th in their heat in 3:35.96.
There were two championship debuts for Sophie Becker and Davicia Patterson who both got valuable experience.
“I’ve never run on an international relay team before at any level so that was a good experience,” said Patterson who set a new national U20 400m record this season and competed in the World U20 championships.
Phil Healy is the only Irish competitor this evening.
Athlete interviews are available on Athletics Ireland social media channels, and also on RTE, where there is extensive coverage of the championships.
Live timetable, results and live stream are on European Athletics
A history of the Irish at the European Athletics Championships
Irish European Championships Timetable
European Championships Preview and Irish Athletes Timetable 2018
| Saturday | August 11th | - AM | Irish Time | Venue Time | Athlete | Club | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:55 | 10:55 | Cian McManamon | Westport | 20k Race Walk Final | |||
| 09:55 | 10:55 | Alex Wright | Leevale | 20k Race Walk Final | |||
| Saturday | August 11th | - PM | Irish Time | Venue Time | Athlete | Club | Event |
| 20:30 | 21:30 | Men's 4 x 400m Relay Final | |||||
| 20:50 | 21:50 | Women's 4 x 400m Relay Final |
European Athletics Championships 2018 - Irish Day 1 Review
European Athletics Championships 2018 - Irish Day 2 Review
European Athletics Championships 2018 - Irish Day 3 Review
European Athletics Championships 2018 - Irish Day 4 Review
