Week 27 2022
This Week's Events - Week Ending Sunday July 3rd
Next Week's Events - Week Ending Sunday July 10th 2022
This Month's Events - June 2022
Next Month's Events - July 2022
Very quiet on the roads in Cork this week! Only the Willie Neenan Memorial 5 Mile in Milstreet on Friday night. The Defence Forces Oglaigh na hEireann 10 Mile on Thursday, but this event is closed to the public
On the T&F side, the fourth and final event of the Cork Open Track & Field Evening Meets is on Thursday night, at MTU Track. This will be the last opportunity, for quite a while, to get a track race in Cork, as the track is to be dug up and relaid after Tuesday week's Cork City Sports. On Saturday, we have the AAI Childrens Games, in Tullamore, with the National Juvenile T&F Championships also in Tullamore, on Sunday
Saturday's big T&F event is the Morton Games in Dublin, an appetiser for the 69th Cork City Sports, three days later, on Tuesday July 5th
On the Coaching front, there are two events on offer: Run Jump Throw Workshop (Evening 2) on Thursday and Cork Sports Partnership's Teenage Development Track & Field Night on Friday
Monday June 27th, 8pm - Dromcollogher Carnival 4 mile (Limerick Race)
Thursday June 30th, 11:15am - Oglaigh na hEireann 10 Mile (Not Open to Public)
Haulbowline
Thursday June 30th, 7pm - Diamond League 2022 - Stockholm
Thursday June 30th, 7pm - Run Jump Throw Workshop June 2022 - Evening 2
Leevale High-Performance Centre
Thursday June 30th, 7pm - Cork Open Track & Field Evening Meet 4 2022
MTU Track
Friday July 1st, 6pm - Cork Sports Partnership's Teenage Development Track & Field Night
Friday July 1st, 7:30pm - Ballymacarbry 5 Mile (Waterford Race)
Friday July 1st, 8:15pm - Willie Neenan Memorial 5 Mile
Millstreet
Saturday July 2nd, 09:30am - Parkrun - Various Locations
Bere Island, Glengarriff, Castlehaven, Clonakilty, Macroom, Ballincollig, Glen River, Mallow Castle, Youghal
Saturday July 2nd, 10am - AAI Childrens Games
Saturday July 2nd, 6pm - Morton Games
Santry, Dublin
Sunday July 3rd, 10am - National Juvenile T&F Championships - Day 1
Tullamore
Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th June 2022
There were titles for Louise Shanahan, Leevale AC (800m), Michelle Finn, Leevale AC (3000m Steeplechase), Perseus Karlstrom, Togher AC (10k Walk), Una Brice, Leevale AC (Pole Vault), Michael Healy, Leevale AC (WFD), David Cussen, Old Abbey AC (High Jump), Sam Healy, Leevale AC (Long Jump and Glengarriff man Darragh McElhinney, UCD AC (5000m)
Along with these, there was Team Gold for Reece Ademola, Leevale AC (Long Jump), and six Silver and nine Bronze medals for Cork athletes
Summary of Cork Medalists
MEN’S 5000M (A)
1 Darragh MCELHINNEY U.C.D. AC 13:53.84
MEN’S 5000M (B)
3 Eoghan MCELHINNEY SEN M Bantry AC 14:59.79
MEN’S 5000M (C)
3 James HAYES Cork Track Club 15:37.59
MEN’S HIGH JUMP
1 David CUSSEN Old Abbey AC 2.10
MEN’S WFD
1 Michael HEALY SEN M Leevale AC 8.67
3 Barry HEALY Youghal AC 7.87
WOMEN’S WFD
2 Laura MCSWEENEY Bandon AC 6.71
3 Roisin HOWARD Bandon AC 6.23
WOMEN’S 800M
1 Louise SHANAHAN Leevale AC 2:10.90
WOMEN’S 400
2 Phil HEALY Bandon AC 52.48
MEN’S 100M
3 Colin DOYLE Leevale AC 10.78
WOMEN’S 100M
3 Joan HEALY Leevale AC 11.77
MEN’S 10,000M WALK
1 Perseus KARLSTROM Togher AC 37:57.02
2 Callum Lewis WILKINSON Togher AC 39:55.69
WOMEN’S 3000M STEEPLECHASE
1 Michelle FINN Leevale AC 9:57.72
MEN’S DISCUS
2 Michael HEALY Leevale AC 48.66
MEN’S POLE VAULT
3 Conor CALLINAN Leevale AC 4.30
Women’s Pole Vault
1 Una BRICE Leevale AC 3.55
2 Clodagh WALSH Abbey Striders AC 3.35
Men’s 3000m Steeplechase
2 Liam HARRIS SEN M Togher AC 9.26.64
Athletics Ireland Report Day 2
The 150th edition of the Irish Life Health National Track and Field Championships closed a busy two day schedule in thrilling fashion with a host of breathtaking performances across the evening session in Morton Stadium(June 26th). Thomas Barr moved into double digits for national 400m hurdles titles, while Rhasidat Adeleke and Molly Scott provided fans in attendance with a breathtaking display of 100m sprinting, the pair being separated by the narrowest of margins
Barr (Ferrybank AC) showed all his class in the men’s 400m hurdle final, crossing the finish in 50.37 to claim his 10th national title in the gusty evening condititons. Barr looked controlled throughout the lap and no doubt has sights set on international success later in the summer with both World and European Championships on the horizon. Jack Mitchell of St. L. O'Toole AC continues to impress and followed Barr home in 51.64 to claim silver, while Thomas Pitkin of Clonliffe Harriers AC took bronze in 51.93
The women’s 400m hurdles final saw a super dual between Kelly McGrory (Tír Chonaill AC) and Nessa Millet (St Abbans AC) with the pair going stride for stride heading to the final hurlde. McGrory would find more in the run in, posting the lap of her life to clock a 57.22PB when it really mattered. Nessa Millet crossed in 58.08 for silver with McGrory’s clubmate Lucy McGlynn (Tír Chonaill AC) taking bronze in 1:00.00
The women’s 100m final was one of the most anticipated events of the weekend with the return of Rhasidat Adeleke (Tallaght AC) to national competition. The race didn’t disappoint with Molly Scott (St. L. O'Toole AC) pushing Adeleke all the way to the line with only the dip of Adeleke proving the difference in a dual which is sure to thrill Irish athletics fans for years to come. Adeleke crossed in 11.68, with Scott following in 11.69. Scott’s performance was made all the more impressive after an interrupted schedule in recent weeks. Joan Healy of Leevale AC claimed bronze with a superb performance of 11.77 into the headwind experienced by athletes through the day
Israel Olatunde (UCD AC) continues to stamp his dominance on the men’s 100m division in Ireland, backing up his 2021 title winning performance to yet again secure gold in a time of 10.51. The 20-year-old managed the heats, semi final, and final today like a seasoned sprinter and the next few years will be exciting as fans of athletics follow his pursuit of Paul Hession’s national record of 10.18.
Olatunde’s training partner, Joseph Ojewumi (Tallaght AC) claimed silver in 10.72 and looks another with another exciting sprints career ahead of him. The consistent Colin Doyle secured bronze for Leevale in 10.78
The women’s 400m final was a truly absorbing race with Olympic relay teammates Sophie Becker (Raheny Shamrock) and Phil Healy (Bandon AC) leaving everything on the track as they battled for gold in one of the finishes of the weekend. Becker would ultimately regain her 400m title in one of the performances of her career as she toppled the 2021 champion to claim her second national outdoor 400m title in 52.34. Cliodhna Manning (Kilkenny City Harriers AC) claimed third in another impressive display to cross in 53.05
Chris O'Donnell (North Sligo AC) showed why he’s third on the Irish 400m all time list with an accomplished display in the one lap decider. O’Donnell dominated the race from the gun and would secure his 4th national 400m title in 5 years with a time of 46.82 , dedicating the win to the late Ray Flynn. Olympian Marcus Lawler (Clonliffe Harriers AC) continued his progress in the 400m division to claim silver in 47.94, with Eanna Madden (Carrick-on-Shannon AC) claiming third in 48.11
The men’s 5000m race was another edge of the seat event, with the leading trio of Darragh McElhinney (UCD AC), Hiko Tonosa (DSD AC), and Efrem Gidey (Clonliffe Harriers) going toe to toe from the gun. The three stars of Irish endurance running finally made a break from the pack thanks to a 2.44 minute kilometre as they moved within 8 laps of the finish
McElhinney’s kick would ultimately prove best, and he would storm clear to regain the 5,000m title which he won in 2020. The Glengarriff star would cross in 13:53.84. Hiko Tonosa left nothing out there in the defense of his 2021 title, ultimately having to settle silver in 13:55.97. Home favourite Efrem Gidey would cross in 13:57.40
The men’s 800m was another to have fans on their feet with the experience of Mark English (Finn Valley AC) coming to the fore in an exemplary show of 800m championship racing. English stayed patient and raced clear in convincing style over the final 50m to secure his 8th national senior title in 1:48.46. John Fitzsimons of Kildare AC went out on his shield in his bid to defend his 2021 title, crossing for silver in 1:49.10 ahead of Mark Milner (U.C.D. AC) who crossed in 1:50.58
There was also a masterclass of 800m tactical running by defending champion Louise Shanahan (Leevale AC) in a gun-to-tape performance. The national record holder controlled the pace from the front and never looked like being beat as she ran the kick out of a quality field behind her to cross in 2.10.90. Jenna Bromell (2.11.96) of Emerald AC was next to cross in a super run for silver, while Claire Mooney (Naas AC) out battled Olympian Sarah Healy to claim bronze in 2.12.18
Carla Sweeney (Rathfarnham W.S.A.F. AC) grabbed her opportunity to claim a national 1500m title, leaving nothing to chance by controlling the pace of the race in a brilliant display of front running (4:37.96). It was a bunched finish in the hunt for podium places with Maisy O’Sullivan (St Abbans) securing a gritty silver medal in 4.38.53, with Niamh Markham of Ennis Track Club following hot on her heels in 4:39.21
Cathal Doyle (Clonliffe Harriers AC) ran the bravest of races to claim his first national senior title in the men’s 1500m. Doyle was roared home by his Clonliffe clubmates in a tactical race that turned into a sprint coming into the final 200m. Doyle will collect the 2022 gold medal thanks to his 3:59.36. Shane Bracken (Swinford AC) stormed up the home straight to claim silver in 3:59.99, with Paul Robinson (St. Coca's AC) evoking memories of his 2019 win as he held off Luke McCann and Nick Griggs for the bronze in 4:00.23
There was no shortage of action in the field events during the evening session of day two. Conor Cusack (Lake District AC) took the honours in the men’s javelin with a 64.55m throw, while Kate O’Connor (Dundalk St. Gerards AC) dominated the women’s competition with a winning throw of 50.93m
David Cussen (Old Abbey AC) took the men’s high jump title with a Irish season leading clearance of 2.10m. Conall Mahon of Tír Chonaill AC claimed the men’s triple jump title, claiming the gold on a countback thanks to his best of 14.68m
The thrills and spills of the 4x400m relays signed of action of the 150th edition of these championships, with Ratoath AC taking the penultimate title of the day in a time of 3:56.06. The honour of last gold medal of the championships fell upon Emerald AC who crossed in 3:18.34, narrowly behind the Irish U20 team in 3.17.86
MEN’S 5000M (A)
Darragh MCELHINNEY U.C.D. AC 13:53.84
Hiko TONOSA Dundrum South Dublin AC 13:55.97
Efrem GIDEY Clonliffe Harriers AC 13:57.40
MEN’S 5000M (B)
Colin MAHER Ballyfin AC 14:47.85
Gary CRUMMY SEN M Newry AC 14:58.27
Eoghan MCELHINNEY SEN M Bantry AC 14:59.79
MEN’S 5000M (C)
Aaron SMITH Cillies AC 15:13.49
Pat HENNESSY West Waterford AC 15:24.76
James HAYES Cork Track Club 15:37.59
MEN’S HIGH JUMP
David CUSSEN Old Abbey AC 2.10
Kourosh FOROUGHI Star of the Sea AC 2.00
Joseph MCEVOY Nenagh Olympic AC 1.85
MEN’S TRIPLE JUMP
Conall MAHON SEN M Tír Chonaill AC 14.68m
Jai BENSON SEN M Lagan Valley AC 14.68m
Joshua KNOX SEN M City of Lisburn AC 13.76
MEN’S JAVELIN
Conor CUSACK Lake District AC 64.55
Gareth CRAWFORD Lifford Strabane AC 63.71
Shane ASTON Trim AC 59.49
MEN’S WFD
Michael HEALY SEN M Leevale AC 8.67
Sean BREATHNACH Galway City Harriers AC 7.98
Barry HEALY Youghal AC 7.87
WOMEN’S WFD
Laura DOLAN Ferbane AC 7.14 CR
Laura MCSWEENEY Bandon AC 6.71
Roisin HOWARD Bandon AC 6.23
WOMEN’S JAVELIN
Katherine O'CONNOR Dundalk St. Gerards AC 50.93
Elizabeth MORLAND Cushinstown AC 41.43
Grace CASEY Clonliffe Harriers AC 40.77
MEN’S 400MH
Thomas BARR Ferrybank AC 50.37
Jack MITCHELL St. L. O'Toole AC 51.64
Thomas Anthony PITKIN Clonliffe Harriers AC 51.93
WOMEN’S 400MH
Kelly MCGRORY Tír Chonaill AC 57.22
Nessa MILLET St. Abbans AC 58.08
Lucy MC GLYNN Tír Chonaill AC 1:00.00
MEN’S 800M
Mark ENGLISH Finn Valley AC 1:48.46
John FITZSIMONS Kildare AC 1:49.10
Mark MILNER U.C.D. AC 1:50.58
WOMEN’S 800M
Louise SHANAHAN Leevale AC 2:10.90
Jenna BROMELL Emerald AC 2:11.96
Claire MOONEY Naas AC 2:12.18
MEN’S 400
Christopher O'DONNELL North Sligo AC 46.82
Marcus LAWLER Clonliffe Harriers AC 47.94
Eanna MADDEN Carrick-on-Shannon AC 48.11
WOMEN’S 400
Sophie BECKER Raheny Shamrock AC 52.34
Phil HEALY Bandon AC 52.48
Cliodhna MANNING Kilkenny City Harriers AC 53.05
MEN’S 100M
Israel OLATUNDE U.C.D. AC 10.51
Joseph OJEWUMI Tallaght AC 10.72
Colin DOYLE Leevale AC 10.78
WOMEN’S 100M
Rhasidat ADELEKE Tallaght AC 11.68
Molly SCOTT St. L. O'Toole AC 11.69
Joan HEALY Leevale AC 11.77
MEN’S 1500M
Cathal DOYLE Clonliffe Harriers AC 3:59.36
Shane BRACKEN Swinford AC 3:59.99
Paul ROBINSON St. Coca's AC 4:00.23
WOMEN’S 1500M
Carla SWEENEY Rathfarnham W.S.A.F. AC 4:37.96
Maisy O'SULLIVAN St. Abbans AC 4:38.53
Niamh Margarete MARKHAM Ennis Track AC 4:39.21
4x400M RELAY MEN
1 National U20 Team 3:17.86, Callum BAIRD, David MANNION, Stephen MANNION, Jacob HAMILTON,
2 Emerald AC 3:18.34, Jamie MITCHELL, Luke MORRIS, Rory PRENDEVILLE, Nathan SHEEHY CREMIN
3 Nenagh Olympic AC 3:22.78, Jack HICKEY, Padraic HASSETT, Jack HICKEY, Tom MC CUTCHEON
4 Le Chéile AC 3:46.64, Keeley HOGAN, Conor MURPHY, Rory ARDIFF, Michael JOYCE
4x400M RELAY WOMEN
1 Ratoath AC 3:56.06, Eve MOONEY, Laura KELLY, Niamh MURPHY, Aimee DOHERTY
2 Dundrum South Dublin AC 3:57.56, Molly HOURIHAN, Charlotte BOURKE, Cara MURPHY, Katie MAGEE
3 Lucan Harriers AC 4:13.37, Claire RIGNEY, Aisling FITZPATRICK, Aoife COFFEY, Kate O'CONNELL
Athletics Ireland Report - Day 2 Afternoon - Sunday June 26th 2022
Fans in attendance at the 150th edition of the Irish Life Health National Track and Field Champiosnhips were treated to a thrilling competiton in the men’s pole vault this afternoon, with Matthew Callinan Keenan (St. L. O'Toole AC) eventually coming out on top to win his first national senior title with 4.50m clearance in tough conditions.
The pole vaulters had arguable the worst weather conditions of the day, but the heavy rain and wind did not dampen the brilliant competition on show. Matthew Callinan Keenan (St. L. O'Toole AC) and Michael Bowler (Enniscorthy AC) had the crowd on their feet with both athletes clearing 4.50m, Callinan Keenan taking home the gold medal on countback. The duo were pushed all the way by 2021 championship Conor Callinan of Leevale who bowed out with a best of 4.30m for bronze
On the track, double Olympian Michelle Finn (Leevale AC) secured her 8th national 3000m steeplechase title in the tough conditions. Finn went out hard from the gun, using a strong wind down the back straight to open up a sizable advantage, crossing the finish in 9.57.73. It was the 5th title in a row for the Leevale star who had already secured an automatic qualifying time for the European Championships which take place in Munich from August 15th. Following Finn home for silver was Aine Burke (St. Coca's AC) in 12:19.81
The walks started the track action on day 2 with those in attendance treated to a World class performance from Perseus Kalstrom (Togher AC) in the 10k walk, clocking an astonishing 37.57.10 in the brutal windy conditions. Callum Lewis Wilkinson (Togher AC) crossed the finish line in second in 39:55.69, while David Kenny (Farranfore Maine Valley AC) crossed in third in 42:22.01. Kenny already boasts a qualification time for the World and European championships in what is sure to be a busy summer for the Farranfore star
Kate Veale (West Waterford AC) claimed her 7th senior outdoor title in the women’s 5000m, crossing in 23:31:13 from Siobhan Doherty (Tír Chonaill AC) and Ruth Monaghan (Sligo AC) in second and third respectively
Back in the field events Eoin Sheridan (Clonliffe Harriers AC) posted a brilliant Irish season leading throw of 53.80m to take the national discus title, while Anna Gavigan (LSA) took the title in a brilliant women’s competition, her penultimate attempt of 46.22m proving her best of the day
Ruby Millet (St Abbans AC) regained her long jump title from 2019, leaping a massive 6.58m (+6.2m/s). Sarah McCarthy of Mid Sutton AC claimed silver with a best jump of 6.11m, while Kate O’Connor (Dundalk St. Gerards AC) also cleared the six meters with a best of 6.02m
The action continues in Morton Stadium throughout this evening with a host of finals down for decision. Irish athletics stars including Thomas Barr (Ferrbank AC 400mH Final 6.50pm), Sarah Healy (UCD AC 800m Final 7.00pm), Mark English (Finn Valley 800m Final 7.15pm), Rhasidat Adeleke (Tallaght AC 100m Final 7.45pm), and many more will take to the track later today having all safely made it through their respective heats
MEN’S 10,000M WALK
Perseus KARLSTROM Togher AC 37:57.02
Callum Lewis WILKINSON Togher AC 39:55.69
David KENNY Farranfore Maine Valley AC 42:22.01
Oisin LANE Mullingar Harriers AC 43:50.55
WOMEN’S 5000M WALK
Kate VEALE West Waterford AC 23:31:13
Siobhan DOHERTY Tír Chonaill AC 27:51.32
Ruth MONAGHAN Sligo AC 28:10.97
WOMEN’S 3000M STEEPLECHASE
Michelle FINN Leevale AC 9:57.72
Aine BURKE St. Coca's AC 12:19.81
MEN’S DISCUS
Eoin SHERIDAN Clonliffe Harriers AC 53.80
Michael HEALY Leevale AC 48.66
Padraig HORE D.M.P. AC 45.22
WOMEN’S LONG JUMP
Ruby Millet St Abbans AC 6.58m
Sarah McCarthy Mid Sutton AC 6.11m
Kate O’Connor Dundalk St. Gerards AC 6.02m
MEN’S POLE VAULT
Matthew CALLINAN KEENAN St. L. O'Toole AC 4.50
Michael BOWLER Enniscorthy AC 4.50
Conor CALLINAN Leevale AC 4.30
WOMEN’S DISCUS
Anna GAVIGAN LSA 46.22
Ciara SHEEHY Emerald AC 41.20
Claire KENNEDY Birr AC 37.09
Athletics Ireland Report - Day 1 - Saturday June 25th
LAVIN SHOWS CLASS TO TAKE NATIONAL TRACK TITLE
Tokyo Olympian Sarah Lavin (Emerald AC) secured her 7th outdoor national title in tough conditions on day 1 of the 150th edition of the Irish Life Health national track and field championships in Morton Stadium this afternoon
Lavin showed all her class and experience in dealing with the strong headwind, taking the 100m hurdles title in a time of 14.06. The World indoor finalist is set to be back in action in the heats of the 100m tomorrow afternoon (2.20pm). Kate Doherty (Dundrum South Dublin AC 14.64 ) secured the 100mH silver medal, with Sarah Quinn (St. Colmans South Mayo AC 14.94) taking the bronze
Matthew Behan (Crusaders AC) won his first national 110mH title, crossing in 15.61. Behan denied Gerard O'Donnell (Carrick-on-Shannon AC) his 6th national 100mH title in a row, with O’Donnell having to settle for second in 15.63. David Dagg of Dundrum South Dublin claimed bronze in 16.83
Mark Smyth (Raheny Shamrock) stormed to the men’s 200m title, racing clear in the final 50m to cross in 21.95. The race for silver and bronze ended in a blanket finish with Andrew Egan (Galway City Harriers AC 22.41) and Luke Morris (Emerald AC 22.44) dipping best at the line to claim silver and bronze respectively
Olympian Robert McDonnell (Galway City Harriers) who would have been one of the likely favourites to medal had to unfortunately pull up in the earlier heats
Lauren Cadden (Sligo AC) claimed her first national senior outdoor title in the women’s 200m. Cadden battled brilliantly with Sarah Leahy of Killarney Valley coming up the home straight, Cadden eventually crossing for first in 24.94. Leahy battled on bravely to cross in 25.06, with Roseanna McGukian (City of Lisburn AC) taking bronze in 25.38
The first track medals of the day went the way of Jayme Rossiter in the men’s 3000m steeplechase. Rossiter (Clonliffe Harriers AC) claimed the win in dramatic style, with the Clonliffe athlete staying in contention throughout and did well to avoid a late fall to take the win on home turf, crossing in 9.26.43. Liam Harris of Togher closed all the way to the line to finish was in 9.26.64, while Finley Daly of Sligo was third in 9.27.29
The men’s hammer were the first field medals on offer on day 1. Sean Mockler (Moycarkey Coolcroo) continues to impress and posted a best of 65.33m into the teeth of the wind. Brendan O’Donnell (Lifford Strabane AC 61.07m) was second and Simon Galligan (Clonliffe Harriers AC 59.53m) third
Michaela Walsh (Swinford AC) retained her title in the women’s shot put with a best penultimate throw of 14.58m. Casey Mulvey (Inny Vale AC 13.58m) was second with multi-event star Kate O’Connor of Dundalk St. Gerards AC third (13.42m)
Saragh Buggy (St Abbans) claimed her 10th national outdoor title in the women’s triple jump with a best of 12.92m. Buggy will return to action for tomorrow’s long jump final where she will come up against her clubmate Ruby Millet in what should be a brilliant competition
The pole vaulters had a tough day of competition with a gusty crosswind making conditions extremely challenging. It didn’t stop the great form of Una Brice (Leevale AC) who secured gold with a 3.55m clearance. Clodagh Walsh (Abbey Striders AC 3.35m) was second, with Abbie O’Neill (Ballymena & Antrim AC 3.25m) third
In the heats of the 800m, Sarah Healy (UCD AC), Louise Shanahan (Leevale AC), Claire Mooney (Naas AC), and Jenna Bromell (Emerald AC) all safety progressed to tomorrow’s final which is set for 7.00pm. On the men’s side, Mark English (Finn Valley), John Fitzsimons (Kildare AC), and Harry Purcell all comfortably quailed for their respective final set for 7.15pm tomorrow
The action continues in in Morton Stadium throughout this evening with the final of the women’s 5000m and the reappearance of Thomas Barr in heats of the 400m hurdles set whet the appetite for another feast of athletics competition tomorrow
Men’s Hammer
Sean Mockler Moycarkey Coolcroo AC 65.33
Brendan O’Donnell Lifford Strabane AC 61.07
Simon Galligan Clonliffe Harriers AC 59.53
Women’s Shot Put
Michaela WALSH SEN W Swinford AC 14.58
Casey MULVEY SEN W Inny Vale AC 13.58
Katherine O'CONNOR SEN W Dundalk St. Gerards AC 13.42
Women’s Triple Jump
Saragh BUGGY St. Abbans AC 12.92
Aisling MACHUGH Naas AC 11.68
Grace FITZGERALD Tipperary Town AC 11.40
Women’s Pole Vault
Una BRICE Leevale AC 3.55
Clodagh WALSH Abbey Striders AC 3.35
Abbie O'NEILL Ballymena & Antrim AC 3.25
Men’s 3000m Steeplechase
Jayme ROSSITER SEN M Clonliffe Harriers AC 9.26.43
Liam HARRIS SEN M Togher AC 9.26.64
Finley DALY SEN M Sligo AC 9.27.29
Women’s 100mH
Sarah LAVIN Emerald AC 14.06
Kate DOHERTY Dundrum South Dublin AC 14.64
Sarah QUINN St. Colmans South Mayo AC 14.94
Men’s 110mH
Matthew BEHAN Crusaders AC 15.61
Gerard O'DONNELL Carrick-on-Shannon AC 15.63
David DAGG Dundrum South Dublin AC 16.83
Men’s 200m
Mark SMYTH Raheny Shamrock AC 21.95
Andrew EGAN Galway City Harriers AC 22.41
Luke MORRIS Emerald AC 22.44
Women’s 200m
Lauren CADDEN Sligo AC 24.94
Sarah LEAHY Killarney Valley AC 25.06
Roseanna MCGUCKIAN City of Lisburn AC 25.38
Week 25 2022
This Week's Events - Week Ending Sunday June 26th 2022
Next Week's Events - Week Ending Sunday July 3rd 2022
This Month's Events - June 2022
Next Month's Events - July 2022
A very busy week this week! On the roads, we have the Coolagown 10k on Thursday, with Shandrum AC's 4 Mile and Courtmacsherry 10k, both on the following day, Friday 24th
On the T&F side, Tuesday evening's East Cork Junior & Senior T&F Championships kick off the week, with Juvenile action at the Tailteann Games, in Tullamore on Friday. Saturday sees North Cork AC's Banteer Open Sports, along with Day 1 of the 2 Day National Senior T&F Championships, in Santry
Tuesday June 21st,19:00 - East Cork Junior Senior and Masters T&F Championships - Day 2022
Carraig na bhFear
Thursday June 23rd, 20:00 - Coolagown 10k
Coolagown, Rathcormack, Co. Cork
Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Santry, Dublin
Newtownshandrum, Co. Cork
Friday June 24th, 20:00 - Courtmacsherry 10k Road Race 2022
Saturday June 25th, 09:30am - Parkrun - Various Locations
Bere Island, Glengarriff, Castlehaven, Clonakilty, Macroom, Ballincollig, Glen River, Mallow Castle, Youghal
Saturday June 25th, 11:00 - Athletics Ireland National Senior T&F Championships - Day 1
Santry, Dublin
Saturday June 25th, 11:00 - Galtee Half-Marathon (IMRA - Limerick)
Saturday June 25th, 14:00 - Banteer Open Sports (North Cork AC)
Sunday June 265th, 10:00 - Waterford Viking Marathon (Waterford Race)
Saturday June 25th, 11:00 - Athletics Ireland National Senior T&F Championships - Day 2
Santry, Dublin
Week 25 2022
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This Week's Events - Week Ending Sunday June 19th 2022
Next Week's Events - Week Ending Sunday June 26th 2022
This Month's Events - June 2022
Next Month's Events - July 2022
The ever-popular Donoughmore 7 Takes place on Thursday evening, while the Cork BHAA Musgraves 5k is on the previous evening. T&F-wise, the Munster U14-19 T&F Championships take place in MTU Track on Saturday and Sunday
Wednesday June 15th, 20:00 - Musgrave S&S Club 5k (BHAA)
Blackrock
Bilboa, Co. Limerick
Littleton, Moycarkey, Co. Tipperary
Saturday June 18th, 09:30am - Parkrun - Various Locations
Bere Island, Glengarriff, Castlehaven, Clonakilty, Macroom, Ballincollig, Glen River, Mallow Castle, Youghal
Saturday June 18th - Munster Under 14 - Under 19 T&F Championships - Day 1
MTU Track, Cork
Sunday June 19th, 11:00am - Clonmel Trail (IMRA - Tipperary)
MTU Track, Cork
Article by John Quigley, AIMS/World Athletics Grade 'A' International Measurer
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These images, from Gearóid Ó Laoí's photo, showing very experienced runners approaching Boreenmanna Road, on the South Link, and illustrate very clearly, the differnce running the SPR can make. Surprisingly, everyone is 'glued' to the left-hand side, whereas they should be on the extreme right, close to the centre-margin
Last Sunday's Cork City Marathon and Half-Marathon were measured, over the past few months, to AIMS/World Athletics standards. This certifies that the course is at least the specified distance
Courses are normally measured starting from the finish line, back to the start, so rou're going in reverse to the runners direction. Because of issues like the South Link Road, where you'd be cycling against traffic, and the Jack Lynch Tunnel, where traffic is manic at the best of times, the Cork Marathon's measurement takes place over four separate Sunday's, early in the morning. In normal circumstances, the Marathon would be measured in a single session...but the First Rule of Measurement is 'Go Home Safely'
The South Link, South Ring Road, Tunnel and Tivoli sections are done with Garda 'Protection', with several large Garda 'Jeeps' acting as shields/protection, keeping traffic back .....Imagine, driving at 100kph, on the South Ring, approaching the Jack Lynch Tunnel, and coming across a cyclist cutting across the road in front of you! RTE News that evening "An auld fella, who shoulda know better, became roadkill, cycling all over the road on a dual carriageway!"
So... Measurement is taken seriously, and personal safety even more so. Having done all of this again - certification lasts five years, so it will need to be done again before the 2027 event, unless the course changes - it's dissapointing to see so many runners, particularly those at the front of races, 'running all over the gaff'
At the expo in City Hall last Saturday, I gave several talks on the routes, and gave lots of tips on where to run the SPR - Shortest Possible Route
The areas I stressed primarily were the section from Christy Ring Bridge to Ladyswell Brewery, on the way out and back, the section between 4 Miles and the Tunnel. The Tunnel itself and the South Ring to Mahon Point slip road, from Mahon Point slip road to the Dog's home are MAJOR areas where you can lose time/run long...and most do! The next big 'loss making' section is the South Link, particularly from the Elysian to Boreenmanna Road...as illustrated earlier, however the biggest 'loss maker', after the Tunnel/South Ring/Mahon Point section, is Curragh Road to Tramore Road
The entire length Tunnel itself was measured along the centre wall, yet pretty much everybody ran along the other lane, with many close to the opposite wall. After this, on the approaches to Mahon Point, most were out in the road, whereas it was measured, for the most part, in the hard shoulder, close to the edge of the tarmac
This is where the course is measured 'Line of sight...Bend to Bend'. Why run a longer distance? You've trained for months... and then underperform because you run farther than you need. The strategy should be the same for your shorter races too. The primary reason for not running the SPR is when you're heading into a strong headwind...and you're sheltering behing someone bigger than you <grin> ....been there done that!
Examples of the SPR on winding roads
Crossing street diagonally
Heading towards Tivoli, these runners are pretty much 'On The Money', running the SPR
Positions not too bad, but further out than I'd like to see
One of the pacing groups, with the Pacers way over on the 'wrong' side of the road...Ah Lads!...ye're supposed to leading the pack! SPR!!!
Most people more or less OK, but several running very long .....guy in cycle lane doesn't appear to have a number, so may be just out for his own Sunday morning run
A maximum of 2 athletes from each country can compete in each event
Final Selection is 17th July 2022
Lucy May Sleeman ( Leevale) achieved a World U20 B standard last weekend in Belgium in both 100m and 200m -11.68 (+0.7) and 24.04 (+0.1)
Maeve O Neill ( Dohenys) achieved World U20 B standard on 29th May at MTU in 800m – 2:06.77
Nicola Tuthill ( Bandon) achieved World U20 A standard on 19th Feb in Hammer in Dunboyne - 60.92m
N.B – only one athlete from each country can compete in each event.
Final Selection is 10th June 2022
Claire Crowley (Leevale ) achieved EYOF standard in 1500m in Belfast on 14th may - 4:35.36
Nicole Dinan (Leevale) achieved standard in 800m in Belfast on 14th May - 2:12.38
Hannah Falvey (Belgooly) achieved standard in 200m in Athlone on 20th March - 24.80
Fatima Amusa (Leevale ) achieved standard in 200m in Athlone on 13th March - 25.16
Okwu Backari (Leevale) achieved standard in Long Jump and 100mh Hurdles - 5.73m (+1.90) and 14.23 (+0.1)
Maeve Fleming (Leevale) achieved standard in High Jump (1.73m)
Senan O Reilly (St. Catherines) achieved standard in 400m and 800m in Cork and Templemore – 50.21s and 1:56.30 respectively
A maximum of 2 athletes from each country can compete in each event . Final selections to take place on 20 June 2022
Max O Reilly ( Riverstick/Kinsale) achieved standard in 100m in Cork on 29th May – 10.84s(+1.3)
Various locations
Cork Sports Partnership has announced it's 'Athletics Week' programme, with several FREE events each day, in diverse locations across County Cork, from Friday July 1st to Saturday July 9th
The initiative is being organised in conjunction with MTU and Athletics Ireland
Further Information: Craig Harrington
| Event | Location | Date | Time |
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| Teenage Development Track & Field Night
| MTU Track | Friday July 1st | 6pm - 8:30pm |
| Little Athletics (Clonakilty AC)
| Clonakilty Rugby Club | Monday July 4th | 10am - 1pm |
| How to Make Your Club More Inclusive - Online Webinar
| Online Webinar | Monday July 4th | 8pm - 9pm |
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| MTU Track | Tuesday July 5th | 10am - 1pm |
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| MTU Track | Wednesday July 6th | 10am - 1pm |
| Live Yoga Class - Online Webinar
| Online Webinar | Wednesday July 6th | 8pm - 9pm |
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| Bandon Grammar School | Thursday July 7th | 10am - 2pm |
| Little Athletics (Bweeng Trailblazers AC)
| Bweeng Community Centre | Thursday July 7th | 10am - 1pm |
| Sportability with Rebel Wheelers
| MTU Track | Thursday July 7th | 5pm - 6pm |
| Sports Psychology - Online Webinar
| Online Webinar | Thursday July 7th | 8pm - 9pm |
| Little Athletics (West Muskerry AC)
| Ummera, Macroom | Friday July 8th | 10am - 1pm |
| Live Strength & Conditioning - Online Webinar
| Online Webinar | Friday July 8th | 8pm - 9pm |
| Cork Sports Partnership - Athletics FunFest | Tramore Valley Park | Saturday July 9th | 10am - 1pm |
River Lee Hotel
Friday June 24th 2022
Louise Shanahan, Leevale AC, is Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for May 2022
Louise Shanahan, with her Parents
The award was presented to Louise at a function at the River Lee hotel, on Friday June 24th 2022
Louise Shanahan with Cork City Sports representatives and sponsors
The Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month Award is sponsored by 96FM/C103FM, The Echo, The River Lee, Cork Crystal and Leisureworld
Cork City Sports - Awards Archive
Louise Shanahan, Leevale AC, is the Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for May
At the Irish Milers Club event, held in Belfast, on May 14th, Louise not only broke the magical 2 minute barrier for the first tim, but also beat the then current Irish Record Holder, Ciara Mageean, along hith her recordIn this nreakthrough race, Louise recorded a time of 1:59.42, which qualifies her for both the European and World Championships, which will be held later this summer
Photos
Photos on Cork Athletics Facebook Page
Louise Shanahan interviewed by Trevor Welch and John Walshe
Louise Shanahan Award Citation
Irish Milers Club Meet, Belfast
May 14th 2022
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June 17th 2022
Gerald Buckley R.I.P.
The Officers and Officials of Cork Athletics County Board extend their condolences and deepest sympathy to the Buckley family; his brothers and sisters: Paddy, Denis, Marjorie, John, Colleen, Donal, Joan, Kevin and the late Mary
Gerald was a prominent member of St Finbarrs AC for many years and won many cross country medals with the club
BUCKLEY (Clogheen, Blarney Road, Cork): On June 17th 2022, peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family, GERALD (former nursing staff of Our Lady’s Hospital), beloved son of the late Denis and Mary Buckley, loving brother of Pat (Paddy), Denis, Marjorie (McCarthy), John, Colleen (Lyons), Donal, Joan, Kevin and the late Mary (O'Donovan).
Sadly missed by his loving family, nephews, nieces, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the Wilton Funeral Home, Sarsfield Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. on Sunday (June 19th) from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.
Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Monday (June 20th) in the Church of the Most Precious Blood, Clogheen.
Funeral afterwards to St. Finbarr’s Cemetery, Glasheen Road.
Please leave your personal message for Gerald’s family on the condolence link or through www.jerhoconnorfuneralhomes.ie
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Marymount Hospice.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís”
Cork City Sports
17:00pm Tuesday July 5th 2022
Cork City Sports Committee invites athletes to enter the Junior Womens & Mens 1500m races, and the Open 3000m, at next month's 69th Cork City Sports, a World Athletics Continental Tour event, at MTU Track, on Tuesday July 5th
Entries for the Junior Women's and Men's 1500m races at the Cork City Sports, on July 5th, are now being taken by Craig Harrington (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Eligible athletes are asked to enter or express an interest in participating as soon as possible
Entries for the Open 3000m race are also being taken by Craig. A condition for entry to the Open 3000m is that the athlete does not have a personal best time faster than 8mins 30sec.
"Junior athletes must be 16 years on December 31st, in the year of competition, and under 20 years on December 31st, in the year of competition"
Athletes interested in taking part in this race should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
When emailing, please include:
Cork City Sports website
Cork City Sports 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
(Incorporating the Cork County T&F Championships)
MTU Track
19:30pm, Friday June 10th 2022
Sponsored by John Buckley Sports
Action from Cork Athletics Graded Leagues 2018
The third round of four Cork Athletics Open T&F Meets takes place at MTU Track on Friday next, June 10th, starting at 7:30pm
Several of the events at each meet will incorporate the County Senior, Junior and Masters T&F Championships, with the relevant Title being won by the leading Cork athlete (if not the outright event winner)
All registered Athletics Ireland athletes are eligible to take part in these meets. Guest athletes are very welcome, but MUST be Athletics Ireland registered, or, if from outside Ireland, must be members of another World Athletics member Federation. Guest athletes from abroad, e.g. visitors and summer students, are very welcome, but must be registered members of a World Athletics member Federation
These events will, as far as practical, be graded on the basis of the highest calibre athletes being grouped in each race, with the leading Cork athlete entered in each Championship competition declared the County Champion, and so on
Cork County Championships events for Junior/Senior/Masters will be 100m, 800m, 3000m (Women/Masters Men), 400m hurdles (Juniors/Seniors), Long Jump, and Shot Put (age related weights shall be used)
Entries will be accepted on the day, by 7pm, however Championship entries must be received by 8pm on Saturday May 7th
The entry portal will close at 8pm on Saturday 7th. It will re-open on Monday May 9th, from 1pm to 5pm for Late entries (No Late entry fee), However, Late entries in the track events may not get a lane or a berth in their desired heat
If you are not entering the Championships, or are coming as a Guest Athlete, please complete the form in any case... so that we know that you are coming <Smile>
Entry Fee is €5 per event, payable on the night
Meet Schedule
| Time | Track | Field | |
| 7:30pm | 400m B | ||
| 7:30pm | Hammer | Championship & Open | |
| 7:35pm | 400m A | Championship & Open | |
| 7:40pm | 200m | Non - Championship | |
| 7:45pm | 5000m | Championship (Men) & Open | |
| TBA | Discus | Non - Championship | |
| TBA | Pole Vault | Championship & Open |
7:30pm Monday April 9th - Meet 1
7:30pm Wednesday May 25th - Meet 2
7:30pm Friday June 10th - Meet 3
7:30pm Thursday June 30th - Meet 4
MTU Track is scheduled to be relaid following Cork City Sports (Tuesday July 5th). If track relaying is delayed or postponed, up to two further Open Meets may be held
Notes
All Events
Championship Entries
Non-Championship Entries
Sunday June 5th 2022
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Cork Athletics Webmaster's Facebook page
John Cashman, MC for Cork City Marathon reflects on a great day for running in Cork, and interviews Marathon winners, Tim O'Donoghue, East Cork AC, who was the overall winner, in a course record of 2:18:37, and Olympian Lizzie Lee, Leevale AC, who took the womens title in 2:44:45
Over 10,000 people were registered to run today, with 2,880 in the marathon, 4,600 in the Half-Marathon and some 540 relay teams.
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| Tim O'Donoghue and Lizzie Lee winning Cork City Marathon 2022 Photos: Larry Cummins/Echo | ||
| Lizzie Lee Interview | Tim O'Donoghue interview | |
| John Cashman's, Corks Sports Sunday on C103FM, interviews several personalities and participants in today's events | |
