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Record Entries for Cork Athletics Juvenile T&F - Day 1 2018

CIT Track Set to Host Record 1,460 Juvenile Athletes

CIT Track, Cork

10:30am Sunday May 6th 2018

Gates will be open from 09:30am
 Entry fee is €5 for adults - children are free of charge.
Anyone who helps out at the event will have their entry fee refunded by Competition Secretary

Day 1 Schedule

A record 1,460 athletes have been entered for Day 1 of Cork Athletics Juvenile T&F Championships 2018

As a result, there will be a considerable number of heats in many events, therefore it is critical that clubs and coaches ensure that their athletes are ready and available for their particular events. 

• Please Note that events will NOT be held up for missing or late athletes. This is particularly important where athletes are competing in several events simultaneously, i.e. track events and field events that are going on at the same time. For example, in the high jump, athletes who are missing for a particular height, will NOT have the bar lowered on their return.
  
  The Co-Operation of everyone, Athletes, Officials and Clubs is absolutely vital for smooth and efficient progress on the day
  

Safety Matters

• All persons using cameras MUST register at the gate, when entering CIT Track
  

• Only designated officials and athletes are permitted in the infield areas
  

• NB Frequently children can be seen hanging out of fences and elevated railings adjacent to stairwells - this highly dangerous and will not be tolerated

• Clubs and parents MUST ensure that their athletes do not engage in unsafe activities
  

  As we have a record entry of nearly 1,500 athletes, it is critical that events start on time. Therefore, can all nominated club officials/helpers please report to competition Secretary, in the (red-brick) office before 10 :15am, to ensure that events are under way by 10:30am

  In order that events start on time, warm up is not permitted on the track .

  
  Hi-Viz vests must be worn by all persons in the infield areas

  The weather forecast is for warm weather, so please remember to bring sun-block and drinks, and sufficient food & snacks for the day

  This is an athletics competition, so please leave all balls, hurleys and other similar items, at home.

• Those bringing their own throwing instruments should please take care of them, and, under no circumstances whatsoever may they be thrown outside of competition area

• Practising on the banks around the track is absolutely prohibited

  
  

Order of Events

LITTER

Please use the litter bins provided around the CIT grounds, or bring your rubbish home.

There is a SUBSTANTIAL cleanup charge levied on Cork Athletics, when the Stand, Grounds and associated areas are left "In a State"

If you see someone littering, or leaving their rubbish after them, please 'Pull Them' on it - or we'll all be "Tarred with the One Brush

Cork Athletics - Events Week Ending Monday May 7th 2018

Registered Cork Athletics Races & Events for Week Ending Monday May 7th 2018

 

Lots to choose from again this week:

Cork: Midleton 5, Day 1 of Cork Athletics Juvenile T&F Chps and Leevale Junior & Senior T&F Sports

 Munster: Ton le Gaoithe T&F Meet and Munster Marathon and Half-Marathon Chps

Cork Events

Wednesday May 2nd, 8pm, CIT - Monthly County Board Meeting

Thursday May 3rd, 10am & 7pm - Cheetah Run Online Entry Opens

 Thursday May 3rd, 8pm, Midletion - Joe Hourigan Memorial Midleton 5 Mile

Sunday May 6th, 10:30am, CIT Track - Cork Athletics Juvenile T&F Championships - Day 1

Monday May 7th, 11am, CIT Track - Leevale Sports - Junior & Senior T&F

Munster Events

Saturday May 5th, 12 Noon, Waterford RSC - Ton le Gaoithe T&F Meet


Sunday May 6th, 9am, Limerick - Munster Marathon and Half-Marathon Championships

International Events

Friday May 4th, 7pm, Doha, Qatar - Diamond League 2018 - Doha

Saturday May 5th, Taicang, China - IAAF World Race Walking Cup (Alex Wright, Leevale AC, competes)

Successful CYDI Launch - April 2018

Cork Youth Development Initiative (CYDI) Launched

CIT Track

Saturday April 14th 2018

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A hugely successful launch of the Cork Youth Development Initiative (CYDI) took place at CIT track, on Saturday April 14th, with more than ninety (90) athletes present, drawn from a wide spectrum of Cork clubs, along with their parents and coaches.

The session was introduced by Colette Kelly, Cork County Board, who outlined the background and aims of the initiative. Jacquie Freyne, Athletics Ireland High Performance Director, then addressed the group, and gave a very informative talk on qualifying standards and selection policy for international competitions. Philip Kearney Phd. University of Limerick then gave a very well received talk on athletic development, and reasons why young athletes, through their teenage years, either stay in the athletics or are lost to the sport.

The lead coaches were then introduced to the athletes, followed by a training session, with the coaches putting the athletes through their paces, while also explaining what they will be watching for over the summer competition months.

Both Philip Kearney and the Munster Regional Development Officer, Lilly-Ann O’Hora, went around all the groups, observing, and gathering feedback, from coaches and athletes, for the workshops which will be given over the winter months.

The day was rounded off with all athletes present registering their events of interest with Mary Meagher, Cork Athletics County Board Competition Secretary.

Once it is verified, by Cork Register, John Copithorne, that these athletes are registered members of a Cork Athletic Club, their names will be given to the relevant event lead coach.

Assessments

Over the summer months, the coaches will be following the performances of each of the individual athletes on their particular event lists, and, in September next, will submit the names of those they consider have the potential to achieve the target International Qualification Standards, to Cork Athletics County Board,

Panels

The named athletes will then be invited to join CYDI Panel A, by Cork Athletics County Board. All other athletes will invited to join CYDI Panel B.

Training courses and workshops will be organised for both panels over the Autumn/Winter months. There will be flexibility to move up from Panel B to Panel A, as proficiency improves and they move towards the top in their event.

Athletes Who Were Unable to Attend the Launch

Any athlete who was unable to attend the Launch, but who would nevertheless like to register their interest in selection should submit their Name, (Date of Birth (DOB), and their Club, to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by email. 

Copies of the handouts which were handed out on the day can be downloaded by clicking on the links below:

Phil Kearney, Ph. D Introduction & Proposal

Standards - Girls

Standards - Boys

John Quigley Appointed AIMS/IAAF Grade A Measurer

AIMS Ratifies John Quigley as Grade A International Measurer

April 2018

 
John Quigley pictured. last February, after completing measurement of the Karen Fenton Memorial 5k course

John Quigley has been ratified as an AIMS/IAAF Grade A International Measurer, at the AIMS Council meeting, in London, on Saturday last, April 21st. John joins Tom McCormack, as Ireland's second Grade A Measurer. There are eighty nine (89) Grade A Measurers worldwide, with thirty nine (39) in Europe.

John has been measuring courses in Cork, and around Munster, since 2002, when he was first accredited as Athletics Ireland National Grade Measurer.  In 2011, he was put forward, by Athletics Ireland, for accreditation as AIMS/IAAF International Grade B Measurer. Following submission of documentation covering several of courses he had measured, John was invited to measure a marathon course whilst under observation.

John was given a choice of the London 2012 Olympic Course, or the Berlin Marathon Course. "It wasn't a hard choice", John said. "I'd much rather have the Olympic measurement on my Measurement CV, but it was a pity to miss Berlin", he added, jokingly. "It's nice to be able to say that I measured the London 2012 Olympic Course, but, in reality, it was measured officially, over a dozen times in all....and my measurement probably wasn't included in those." 

The actual official and final London Olympic Marathon measurement was carried out by three riders, including Hugh Jones, AIMS Secretary, who was the lead measurer.

John underwent the AIMS/IAAF accreditation measurement, over the London 2012 Olympic Marathon Course, under the scrutiny of Hugh Jones, AIMS Secretary, AIMS Adminstrator and Grade A measurer. 

Following successful scrutiny while undergoing the "Practical", which took place during the night - starting at 4am, when traffic was lighter - and submission and approval of his course measurement documentation, John was appointed AIMS/IAAF International Grade B Measurer, joining the other Irish AIMS/IAAF Grade B Measurers, under Grade A Measurer, Tom McCormack.

There are currentlt eighty-eight Grade A measurers in the world, with USA, with twenty five, having the most, followed by Germany, with ten, GB with five and Canada with four. Ireland now has two.

World Road Records

The criteria for world records includes strict measurement criteria. As for all AIMS road races, courses must be measured by an accredited IAAF-AIMS Grade A or B measurer using the calibrated bicycle method.

Qualifying Performances for World Championships & Olympic Games

The IAAF also has strict measurement criteria for courses that can be used for qualifying performances for World Championships and Olympic Games. Courses must be measured by an accredited IAAF-AIMS Grade A or B measurer and the elevation change must be less than 1m/km.

AIMS Races

All AIMS road races are measured by an accredited IAAF-AIMS Grade A or B measurer but not all satisfy the IAAF criteria for world record or qualifying purposes.

 Are YOU Interested in Becoming a Measurer?

Would you like to be an Athletics Ireland National Grade Measurer?  There are several active Athletics Ireland National Grade Measurers in Cork, but we have some "Black Holes" in some regions, while other areas have, recently, seen retirements and sabatticals. There is a particular need for measurers in NorthWest Cork, but particularly West Cork and South West Cork, where there are no Measurers at present.

The process is easy enough; Undergo a one (1) day training course - about six (6) hours start to finish, then measure a course/route and submit your measurement documentation.  Assuming all is in order, and it invariably is, you're up and running.

If there is sufficient demand, we would like to hold, as a priority, Measurement courses in West Cork and/or South West Cork. North West Cork is another area without a Measurer at present.  Nevertheless, we need new measurers in all areas within the county.

Measurer Prerequisites

To become a Measurer, you should be patient and diligent - patient, because measuring even a 5k course is likely to take at least three , and probably four hours. Diligent because you need to check and document everything. If you make a mistake - and we're all human - the runners are going to be on your case!

What do You need for the Course

The course is free to Registered Athletics Ireland Members, however there is a €120 charge for non-members, payable in advance, to Cork Athletics. A bike is obviously needed, as is a Jones Counter. Jones Counters can be borrowed for the Training Course, but for measuring actual race courses, you'll need to buy your own Jones Counter, if your club hasn't already got one. Currently Jones Counters cost €120 each.  Other than that, all you need is a steel tape, bike, notebook, calculator & biro.

When will the courses be held?

The course(s) will be held in July or August (possibly September). If one or two individual Measurer applicants are free on weekdays, all the better. If you're interested in becoming a Measured, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

St Finbarrs Retain M50 Road Relay Championships Title - April 2018

St Finbarrs AC Retain National M50 Road Relays Title

Raheny, Dublin

Sunday April 22nd 2018

St Finbarrs AC - National M50 Road Relay Champions 2018
Cathal O'Connell, Paul Duggan and Ken Devine

St Finbarrs AC have successfully retained their Athletics Ireland National M50 Road Relays Championship Title, having previously won last year, 2017,  while  they were Silver medalists in 2015 and 2016.

...Further information when it comes to hand.

M50 4 miles

1.       St Finbarr’s AC

Ken Devine heading out on the Anchor leg

They're Off! - Start of National Masters Road Relays 2018

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DSD women win and Raheny men threepeat

Scullion 12th at London marathon

DSD’s women and Raheny Shamrock’s men won pulsating races at the Irish Life Health national road relays in Raheny today (April 22nd).

Meanwhile in London, Stephen Scullion (Clonliffe Harriers) finished 12th in the marathon in a personal best of 2:15:55 which was also a European qualifying time.

The sun peered in and out throughout the day with gusty winds curtailing fast times but that didn’t stop some really great racing on the one lap circuit in North Dublin.

Rachel Gibson forged a lead for North Down in the senior women’s 4 mile relay (1-2-1 format) on the first leg with Jessica Craig putting them further ahead on the second leg. However, Meghan Ryan made a great turnaround for DSD on the last leg to bag them the gold in 21:34. Linda Byrne and Fiona Clinton made up the golden trio.

North Down had to settle for silver in 21:42 with Dublin City Harriers coming up for third in 22:28.

There was a see-saw battle in the senior men’s 8 mile relay (2-1-3-2) with Raheny Shamrock eventually holding out in 37:47 from DSD in 38:10 and Kilkenny City Harriers in 38:14.

Kieran Kelly and Eoin Strutt had put Raheny into a commanding lead but DSD’s Hiko Hoso Tonosa clawed back Mick Clohisey on the three mile leg to give John Eves the lead on the final leg.

He could do nothing to prevent a strong charge from Conor Dooney though who made it a hat-trick of wins for the Shamrocks with it being his second year in succession to anchor the team to another golden moment.

The Masters’ women were the first race of the day and Finn Valley dominated the 4 mile relay (1-2-1) running 22:40 with a brilliant 2 mile leg by Teresa Doherty splitting 10:48. She won gold alongside Catriona Devine and Marie Harper. Newbridge came in second in 23:33 and Crusaders were third in 23:40.

Raheny Shamrock were equally comprehensive wining the F50 in 24:25 with Annette Kealy having a brilliant 2 mile leg running 12:03 alongside Orla Gormley and Adrienne Atkins. Finn Valley scored silver in 26:35 with Drogheda & District third in 28:51.

The masters’ men were next and there was a thrilling finish in the M35 4 mile race where Tristan Druet struck gold for Donore Harriers holding off Letterkenny’s fast-finishing Ciaran Doherty and Rathfarnham’s Paul Fleming – no stranger to winning a sprint finish.

Donore Harriers took the gold in 19:32 with Druet backed up by Emmet O’Briain and Rossa Hurley with Letterkenny taking silver on the same time in 19:32 and Rathfarnham WSAF a second adrift on 19:33.

M50 Masters

St Finbarrs repeated last year with another impressive display in the M50 with the trio of Paul Duggan, Cathal O’Connell and Ken Devine combining to run 21:03 for the 4 mile relay. Raheny Shamrock were second in 22:31 with Drogheda & District third in 22:41.

Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month February and March 2018 - Ciara Hickey and Michelle Kenny

Blarney Inniscarra AC's Ciara Hickey and Leevale AC's Michelle Kenny are Cork City Sports Athletes of the Month for February and March 2018

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

Donal Murnane, Cork City Sports presenting Ciara Hickey with her award	Terry O'Rourke, Cork City Sports presenting Michelle Kenny with her award

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Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month - February 2018 Award

Ciara Hickey, Blarney Inniscarra AC

Ciara Hickey Vaulting at the Irish Senior Indoor Championships, last February - Photo: Brendan Moran / Sportsfile

Citation

Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month February 2018 - Award Citation and Presentation to Ciara Hickey from Webmaster - Cork Athletics on Vimeo.

"Ciara came 2nd in the national senior indoor pole vault championship held at Abbotstown Indoor Track. In the process she vaulted a new personal best height of 3.40m. The following week Ciara set a new championship best in when winning the Munster Under 19 Pole Vault title by clearing  3.30m."

The award was presented at a function in the River Lee Hotel, Cork, on Monday April 16th 2018

Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month - March 2018 Award

Michelle Kenny, Leevale AC

Michelle Kenny, Leevale AC & Ireland Leads the field at the European Masters Cross-Country Championship, in Madrid last month. Photo: Leevale AC

Citation

Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month March 2018 - Award Citation and Presentation to Michelle Kenny from Webmaster - Cork Athletics on Vimeo.

"Michelle finished 7th at the European Master cross country championships in Madrid. In the process she led the Irish W35 team which secured the Silver medals in the team contest."

The award was presented at a function in the River Lee Hotel, Cork, on on Monday April 16th 2018

Interviews

Ciara Hickey and Michelle Kenny Interviewed by John Walshe

Ciara Hickey and Michelle Kenny Interviewed by Trevor Welch, 96FM

Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month Award - Trevor Welch 96FM interview with Ciara Hickey and Michelle Kenny from Webmaster - Cork Athletics on Vimeo.

Photos

Photos from the function, in Cork Athletics Facebook Album

Cork Athletics Registration Figures - April 30th 2018

Cork Athletics Registration Figures - April 30th 2018

April end-of-month registrations for Cork Athletics stand at 6,665. This is marginally down on the April 2017 figure of 6,846 and ahead of the corresponding 2016 figure of 6,049, while the April 2015 figure was 5,531, and 4,953 in April 2014.

To date, fifty one of Cork's fifty seven registered clubs have registered athletes, leaving six clubs yet to register a single athlete. 

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 March 31st 2018

Bandon AC and Leevale AC continue to head the list, by a distance, with both clubs having over 500 registered members. Togher AC have over 300 registered members. A total of twelve (12) clubs have over 200 registrations, while another eleven (11) clubs exceed 100 registered members.

Total Registrations by Club - April 2018

Total Registrations for Cork Clubs April 30th 2018

Clubs with 100+ Members

Clubs with Under 100 Members

Juvenile/Junior Registrations as at April 30th 2018

Bandon AC lead the pack, ahead of Leevale AC, who have over double the Juvenile/Junior memebrship of third-placed West Muskerry AC.

Senior/Master Registrations as at April 30th 2018

Mallow AC top the list, with Ballymore-Cobh AC just ahead of Eagle AC and Leevale AC

Total Adult Registrations by Club - April 2018

Senior Registrations

Leevale AC surpass all others athe head of the Senior table, with 52 Seniors. Nearest rivals Togher AC, have 30, with third placed Bandon AC on 25.

Clubs with 10+ Senior Members

 Senior Registrations

Masters Registrations

Mallow AC have streaked ahead, passing the 200 mark, with Ballymore-Cobh AC and Eagle AC together at 146 and 144 respectively. Midleton AC follow close behind, with another trio heading the rest; Youghal AC, St Nicholas AC and Togher AC all topping the 100 mark.

Clubs by Masters Registrations - March 2018

Masters Registrations

Lizzie Lee and Claire McCarthy Selected for European Championships Marathon Championships - Berlin 2018

Leevale Pair Among Eleven Athletes for European Marathon Championships

Berlin, Germany

August 2018

Lizzie Lee and Claire McCarthy, at the 2018 Cork City Sports Athlete of the Year Awards - Photo: Leevale AC

Leevale athletes Claire McCarthy and Lizzie Lee have been selected by Athletics Ireland for the European Marathon Championships, which will be held in Berlin, Germany, next August.  Claire is coached by Ronan Boland (Eagle AC), while Lizzie is coached by Donie Walsh (Leevale AC)

The Leevale girls selection comes off the back of a great performance at the recent World-Half Marathon Championships,in Valencia, Spain, a month ago, on Saturday March 24th, where they led the Irish team home, with bothe girls recording PB's : Lizzie Lee (46th place, 73:19) & Claire McCarthy (57th place, 74:20)

Athletics Ireland release - Feidhlim Kelly

Irish Marathon Teams for European Championships Announced

11 Irish athletes have been selected to run the Marathon at the European Athletics Championships in Berlin this August.

The 11-strong team includes five Olympians – Lizzie Lee (Leevale), Breege Connolly (North Belfast Harriers), Mick Clohisey (Raheny Shamrock), Paul Pollock (Annadale Striders) and Kevin Seaward (St Malachy’s) – and a number of athletes in good form.

Kevin Seaward recently finished fourth in the marathon for Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games on Australia's Gold Coast, while Stephen Scullion ran a personal best of 2:15:55 at the London marathon last weekend.

The team has bags of experience with the vast majority of the team seasoned internationals.

The marathon in Berlin also encompasses the European Cup team competition and the Irish teams will be looking to combine well collectively as well as individually.

Paul McNamara, Athletics Ireland High Performance Director

High Performance Director Paul McNamara said “We’ve seen a steady increase in the standard of Irish marathon running in recent years and it is significant to be in a position to select 11 athletes for the European Marathon Championships including the European Marathon Team Cup.  Both of these teams should be highly competitive in Berlin based on past results.  In 2014, the last edition of this event, we had no sub-2:17 performers start the men’s race, while now we have 6 athletes comfortably inside that standard, while 4 of the 5 women selected have significant championship experience.  The early selection date allows these athletes to focus on optimal preparation to produce a peak performance at the championships.”

Women's Team

Men's Team

Cork Athletics - Events Week Ending Sunday April 29th 2018

Registered Cork Athletics Races & Events for Week Ending Sunday April 29th 2018

 

This week - Plenty of action again this week:
East Cork Road Chps (3k/5M), Road Races in Doneraile Park (5k) and Cobh (10M), East Cork & West Cork T&F Chps (Day2) in Youghal & CIT, while National Congress is on Saturday.

Cork Events

Thursday April 26th, 7:30pm, Ballynoe - East Cork Road Championships

Saturday April 28th, 11am, Doneraile Park - Holy Family School-North Cork AC 5k Trail Road Race

Sunday April 29th, 09:30am, Cobh - Sonia O'Sullivan Cobh 10 Mile Road Race 2018

Sunday April 29th, 11am, CIT Track - West Cork Division T&F Championships Day 2

Sunday April 29th, 11:30am, Youghal Athletic Track (Tower Park) - East Cork Division T&F Championships Day 2

National Events

Saturday April 28th, Carrick-on-Shannon - Athletics Ireland Congress

International Events

Tuesday 24th - Saturday April 28th, Philadelphia, USA - Penn Relays

McKenzie's Maiden 400mH and PBs for Curtin and Cronin on US College Circuit

Fearghal Curtin & Dean 'Decano' Cronin Run PB's While Grace McKenzie Triumphs in Maiden 400mH Run

Fearghal Curtin - Photo: Sam Barnes / Sportsfile	Dean 'Decano' Cronin  Photo: Fort Hays State	GracMcKenzie - Photo: McNeese S tatee McKenzie - Photo: McNeese State

Grace McKenzie wins her first-ever 400m Hurdles, while Dean 'Decano' Cronin sets College record while setting a new 800m PB, and Fearghal Curtin also runs new 1500m PB

Fearghal Curtin, Youghal AC and Charleston Southern University, ran a 3:49.43 PB, when finishing fourth in the top 1500m on day 1 of the Georgia Tech Invitational, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, last Friday.  Fearghal took 0.22 secs off his previous 1500m best of 3.50.05

In the race, Fearghal went out hard after leader and stayed in second place for most of race. However he tied up a bit in final 100m of the race. It was a gutsy performance. He just wanted to set a PB, as preparation for the 5000m, at the NCAA Regional Championships, which will be held in Florida towards the end of May. Afterwards he said that he was "Happy with race".  He will now concentrate on his college exams, but may go in another fixture before the Regional Championships.

Georgia Tech Invitational Results

Charleston Southern University Announce  Fearghal's Arrival

Nearly 4000 miles and the Atlantic Ocean did not stop Fearghal Curtin from becoming a Buccaneer and representing CSU in cross country. The strong-minded freshman, known as "the machine" on the team, started running when he was only 8 years old and has represented his home country of Ireland seven times, in both track & field and cross country.

Fearghal Curtin's European Athletics Profile

Fearghal Curtin's All-Athletics Profile

Dean Cronin Posts 800 PB, Breaking College Record, at Long Beach Invitational

Dean 'Decano' Cronin has again broke the Fort Hays State University record in the 800 meters, with an automatic NCAA qualifying time of 1:48.47, at the Beach Invitational, hosted by Long Beach State, on Friday last, April 21st. Dean continues to rank second in the event nationally in the US. Dean dragged this Fort Hayes team mate Meyer to a second place finish. Meyer finished in third place overall in the same event, earning himself a provisional NCAA qualifying spot, with a time of 1:50.15.

Dean's time brings him to 46th place in the Irish All-Time standings

Grace McKenzie's Maiden Outing over 400m Hurdles

 
Competing in the ULM Warhawk Classic T&F Meet, in Monroe, Louisiana, on Saturday April 21st, Belgooly AC and McNeese State University athlete Grace McKenzie was a surprise first place finish in the women's 400-meter hurdles with a time of 1:01.21, a time that ranks her third in the Southland Conference, in her first ever time running the event. Her time puts her 39th on the Irish All-Time listings for the 400m Hurdles

ULM Warhawk Classic Results

Cork Athletics - Events Week Ending Sunday April 22nd 2018

Registered Cork Athletics Races & Events for Week Ending Sunday April 22nd 2018

 

This week - Plenty of action this week - Something to suit everyone:
Road Races in Ballintotis, Dromahane, and the Great Railway Run 25k & 10k, T&F in Templemore & CIT: Graded Leagues and Leevale Juvenile Sports, and Endurance Running Course

Cork Events

Wednesday April 18th, 7:30pm, CIT Track - Cork Athletics Graded Leagues 2018 - Round 1 - Sponsored by John Buckley Sports

Thursday April 19th, 8pm, Ballintotis - Ballintotis 4 Mile Road Race

Saturday April 21st, 09:30am, Douglas - Endurance Running Course - April 2018

Saturday April 21st, 11am, Templemore - Munster Junior & Under 23 T&F & Juvenile Pentathlon Championships

 Saturday April 21st, 6pm, Dromahane - Dromahane 5k Road Race

Sunday April 22nd, 09:30am, Cork-Carrigaline - Great Railway Run 25k Road Race

Sunday April 22nd, 11am, Templemore - Great Railway Run 10k Road Race

Sunday April 22nd, 11am, CIT Track - Leevale Sports - Juvenile T&F 2018

National Events

Sunday April 22nd, 2pm, Raheny, Dublin - Athletics Ireland Road Relay Championships

International Events

Sunday April 22nd - IAAF World Relays 2018

 Sunday April 22nd - London Marathon 2018

News April 14th - Euro Qualifier for Healy as Walsh and McKenzie Honoured

European 200m Qualifying Time for Phil Healy, while Donie Walsh and Grace McKenzie are Honoured

News Snippets - Week Ending Saturday April 14th 2018

Phil Healy winning the National Indoor 400m Title earlier this year - Photo: Sam Barnes /Sportsfile

Bandon AC's Phil Healy produced another storming performance at yesterday's Day 1 of the Irish University Athletics Association T&F Championships, in Queens University Belfast. 

Subject to ratification, Phil Healy broke two IUAA records in yesterday's heats, with 11.55 sec, in the 100m, followed by 23.31 in the 200m. x 2 for @philhealy2 in the heats. 100m in 11.55. Phil's 200m time was a PB by 0.01 sec, consolidating her third place in the Irish All-Time 200m standings. More importantly it qualifies her for the European Championships, in Berlin, next August

Update: 100 & 200m Finals

Double Title wins for Phil Healy. 100m Results: 1. P.Healy WIT 11.99; 2. V.Harris AIT 12.47; 3. O.Comerford NCAD 12.84; 4. C.Barry NUIG 12.97

Phil Healy wins 200m in 23.64 sec.  Results: 1. P.Healy WIT 23.64; 2. A.Lynch DCU 24.93; 3. V.Harris AIT 25.31; 4. C.Maguire UU 25.61

IUAA Outdoor T&F Championship Results 2018

Donie Walsh Honoured

Earlier this week, UCC distance coach Donie Walsh, Leevale AC, was recipient of the Kieran Dowd Special Achievement Award, at the UCC Sports Star Awards, in recognition of his years of dedication to coaching at UCC.

Donie Walsh, centre, pictured with Kieran Dowd, left, and UCC President Patrick G O'Shea

Grace McKenzie - Southland Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week

Belgooly AC's multi-event performer Grace McKenzie, on athletic scholarship, at McNeese University, in the U.S., has been named this week's Southland Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week, for her record-breaking performance in the heptathlon at last week's SFA Carl Kight Invitational.
 
McKenzie scored 5,406 points, to brake the previous college heptathlon record and capture the gold, her first heptathlon win as a McNeese Cowgirl. He points total rocketed her up the Irish All-Time Pentathlon Listings, to fourth place.
 
Her point total lifts her to the No. 1 ranking in the Southland Conference, by 100 points, is fourth on the NCAA East Qualifying list ,and 14th overall in the NCAA Division I ranks.
 
As part of the heptathlon, she clocked the McNeese third-fastest 100-meter hurdles time at 13.73.

Fearghal Curtin

In other news, Youghal AC's Fearghal Curtin, ran a 3:51.49, to place third in the 1500m, at Charlotte Invitational, at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

Leading 1500m Results

 1. Robert Heppenstall, 3:47.58; 2. Philip Hall, 3:50.07; 3. Fearghal Curtin, 3:51.49