Year-End Cork Club Athlete Registrations 2016
Cork Athletics year-end registrations total a record 7,822, up 12.774% on the 2015 figure of 6,936 and an overall increase of 18.479% on the 2014 end of year figure of 6,602.
The top two clubs are Bandon AC, with a massive 701 registered members, who top the standings, while Leevale AC, with close to 600 registered members are a clear second.
Ballymore-Cobh AC, with 455 registered members, continue their incremental increase in membership, since the club's revival/revamp in recent years
Four clubs, Midleton AC, North Cork AC, Youghal AC, Togher AC, all have over 300 members. After them, twenty three more clubs have in excess of 100 members.
The number of Cork clubs registered with Athletics Ireland stands at forty nine. This number is set to increase later this month, when membership applications from several applicant clubs are set to be ratified at the Cork Athletics AGM.
| Club | Total |
|---|---|
| Bandon A.C. | 701 |
| Leevale A.C. | 596 |
| Ballymore Cobh A.C. | 455 |
| Midleton A.C. | 367 |
| North Cork A.C. | 344 |
| Youghal A.C. | 325 |
| Togher A.C. | 321 |
| Belgooly A.C. | 264 |
| West Muskerry A.C. | 240 |
| Mallow A.C. | 232 |
| Tracton A.C. | 224 |
| Clonakilty Road Runners | 207 |
| Eagle A.C. | 197 |
| Ballincollig A.C. | 196 |
| Carraig-Na-Bhfear A.C. | 193 |
| St. Catherine's A.C. | 192 |
| Ballintotis Fit4Life | 188 |
| St. Nicholas A.C. | 181 |
| St. Finbarrs A.C. | 179 |
| Grange/Fermoy A.C. | 161 |
| Skibbereen A.C. | 158 |
| Watergrasshill A.C. | 141 |
| Carrigaline Road Runners A.C. | 134 |
| Doheny A.C. | 132 |
| Liscarroll A.C. | 115 |
| Fanahan Mc Sweeney A.C. | 108 |
| Millstreet A.C. | 106 |
| Dromahane Road Runners A,C, | 105 |
| Courcey A.C. | 101 |
| Blarney/Inniscara A.C. | 100 |
| Aghada Running Club ARC | 95 |
| Riverstick/Kinsale A.C. | 95 |
| Bantry A.C. | 91 |
| Rosscarbery Steam Runners A.C. | 77 |
| Old Abbey A.C. | 73 |
| Donoughmore A.C. | 65 |
| Bweeng Trail Blazers | 56 |
| Galtee Runners A.C. | 55 |
| Carrigtwohill | 37 |
| Duhallow A.C. | 36 |
| East Cork A.C. | 34 |
| Rising Sun A.C. | 25 |
| Churchtown Runners | 23 |
| Fota Island Running Club | 23 |
| Abbey Striders A.C. | 22 |
| Shandrum A.C. | 20 |
| Buttevant R.C. | 18 |
| Cork Varsity A.C. | 12 |
| Glanmire A.C. | 2 |
Bandon AC top the Juvenile listings with 562, with over double that of third placed North Cork AC's 268. Leevale AC, on 406, are also significantly ahead of the rest.
| Club | Juvenile | Junior | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandon A.C. | 552 | 10 | 562 |
| Leevale A.C. | 389 | 17 | 406 |
| North Cork A.C. | 266 | 2 | 268 |
| Ballymore Cobh A.C. | 235 | 1 | 236 |
| Belgooly A.C. | 218 | 2 | 220 |
| Midleton A.C. | 189 | 2 | 191 |
| West Muskerry A.C. | 190 | 1 | 191 |
| Youghal A.C. | 157 | 3 | 160 |
| St. Catherine's A.C. | 146 | 1 | 147 |
| Carraig-Na-Bhfear A.C. | 139 | 2 | 141 |
| Togher A.C. | 135 | 5 | 140 |
| Ballincollig A.C. | 134 | 1 | 135 |
| Tracton A.C. | 132 | 0 | 132 |
| Clonakilty Road Runners | 127 | 0 | 127 |
| Skibbereen A.C. | 122 | 2 | 124 |
| Doheny A.C. | 122 | 0 | 122 |
| Carrigaline Road Runners A.C. | 116 | 0 | 116 |
| St. Nicholas A.C. | 113 | 1 | 114 |
| Fanahan McSweeney A.C. | 104 | 0 | 104 |
| Blarney/Inniscara A.C. | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| Liscarroll A.C. | 85 | 4 | 89 |
| Courcey A.C. | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| Millstreet A.C. | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| Riverstick/Kinsale A.C. | 75 | 1 | 76 |
| Grange/Fermoy A.C. | 70 | 1 | 71 |
| Old Abbey A.C. | 62 | 2 | 64 |
| Donoughmore A.C. | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Bantry A.C. | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Abbey Striders A.C. | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| Ballintotis Fit4Life | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Galtee Runners A.C. | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Mallow A.C. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Watergrasshill A.C. | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Shandrum A.C. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Glanmire A.C. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rising Sun A.C. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Two clubs, Mallow AC and Ballymore-Cobh AC top the 200 adult members mark, while a possee of seven more clubs are within striking distance of the 200 mark.
| Club | Senior | Masters | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallow A.C. | 30 | 199 | 229 |
| Ballymore Cobh A.C. | 41 | 178 | 219 |
| Eagle A.C. | 26 | 171 | 197 |
| Leevale A.C. | 90 | 100 | 190 |
| Ballintotis Fit4Life | 23 | 158 | 181 |
| Togher A.C. | 60 | 121 | 181 |
| St. Finbarrs A.C. | 40 | 139 | 179 |
| Midleton A.C. | 23 | 153 | 176 |
| Youghal A.C. | 33 | 132 | 165 |
| Bandon A.C. | 40 | 99 | 139 |
| Watergrasshill A.C. | 34 | 104 | 138 |
| Dromahane Road Runners A,C, | 26 | 79 | 105 |
| Aghada Running Club ARC | 14 | 81 | 95 |
| Tracton A.C. | 17 | 75 | 92 |
| Grange/Fermoy A.C. | 13 | 77 | 90 |
| Clonakilty Road Runners | 13 | 67 | 80 |
| Rosscarbery Steam Runners A.C. | 18 | 59 | 77 |
| North Cork A.C. | 14 | 62 | 76 |
| St. Nicholas A.C. | 7 | 60 | 67 |
| Bantry A.C. | 20 | 45 | 65 |
| Ballincollig A.C. | 10 | 51 | 61 |
| Bweeng Trail Blazers | 7 | 49 | 56 |
| Carraig-Na-Bhfear A.C. | 8 | 44 | 52 |
| Galtee Runners A.C. | 12 | 38 | 50 |
| West Muskerry A.C. | 11 | 38 | 49 |
| St. Catherine's A.C. | 9 | 36 | 45 |
| Belgooly A.C. | 8 | 36 | 44 |
| Carrigtwohill | 7 | 30 | 37 |
| Duhallow A.C. | 6 | 30 | 36 |
| East Cork A.C. | 15 | 19 | 34 |
| Skibbereen A.C. | 6 | 28 | 34 |
| Donoughmore A.C. | 1 | 32 | 33 |
| Liscarroll A.C. | 2 | 24 | 26 |
| Millstreet A.C. | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| Rising Sun A.C. | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| Churchtown Runners | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| Fota Island Running Club | 8 | 15 | 23 |
| Riverstick/Kinsale A.C. | 3 | 16 | 19 |
| Buttevant R.C. | 5 | 13 | 18 |
| Carrigaline Road Runners A.C. | 2 | 16 | 18 |
| Shandrum A.C. | 2 | 16 | 18 |
| Courcey A.C. | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| Cork Varsity A.C. | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Blarney/Inniscara A.C. | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| Doheny A.C. | 1 | 9 | 10 |
| Abbey Striders A.C. | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Old Abbey A.C. | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| Fanahan Mc Sweeney A.C. | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Glanmire A.C. | 0 | 1 | 1 |
The Senior registration figures are quite telling. Leevale AC, with 90 Senior members, stand a distance ahead of second placed Togher AC, on 60, while the third significant player on the National T&F stage, Bandon AC, are further back, on with 40 seniors.
| Club |
Senior |
|---|---|
| Leevale A.C. | 90 |
| Togher A.C. | 60 |
| Ballymore Cobh A.C. | 41 |
| St. Finbarrs A.C. | 40 |
| Bandon A.C. | 40 |
| Watergrasshill A.C. | 34 |
| Youghal A.C. | 33 |
| Mallow A.C. | 30 |
| Eagle A.C. | 26 |
| Dromahane Road Runners A,C, | 26 |
| Ballintotis Fit4Life | 23 |
| Midleton A.C. | 23 |
| Bantry A.C. | 20 |
| Rosscarbery Steam Runners A.C. | 18 |
| Tracton A.C. | 17 |
| East Cork A.C. | 15 |
| Aghada Running Club ARC | 14 |
| North Cork A.C. | 14 |
| Grange/Fermoy A.C. | 13 |
| Clonakilty Road Runners | 13 |
| Galtee Runners A.C. | 12 |
| Cork Varsity A.C. | 12 |
| West Muskerry A.C. | 11 |
| Churchtown Runners | 11 |
| Ballincollig A.C. | 10 |
| St. Catherine's A.C. | 9 |
| Carraig-Na-Bhfear A.C. | 8 |
| Belgooly A.C. | 8 |
| Fota Island Running Club | 8 |
| St. Nicholas A.C. | 7 |
| Bweeng Trail Blazers | 7 |
| Carrigtwohill | 7 |
| Duhallow A.C. | 6 |
| Skibbereen A.C. | 6 |
| Buttevant R.C. | 5 |
| Abbey Striders A.C. | 5 |
| Riverstick/Kinsale A.C. | 3 |
| Blarney/Inniscara A.C. | 3 |
| Liscarroll A.C. | 2 |
| Carrigaline Road Runners A.C. | 2 |
| Shandrum A.C. | 2 |
| Old Abbey A.C. | 2 |
| Donoughmore A.C. | 1 |
| Doheny A.C. | 1 |
The age-distribution make interesting reading, with clear demarcations visible. The strongest cohort, in terms of numbers, lies in the early juvenile years, with very strong figures in the Under 8 to Under 10 groupings. After this there is a significant, but tapering drop-off in numbers, falling to the lowest region, between the ages of 20 and 25. Clearly this latter grouping needs further analysis. In terms of Internation participation and representation, one would imagine that this group would be expected to provide the greatest potential, consequently the low numbers in the grouping indicates bothe a worry and great potential.
This closer look at the Juvenile cohort shows the drop-off, after age 10, even more emphatically.
As with the higher-age Juvenile figures, the Senior figures remain quite low, until age 30
The Masters figures are quite strong, before falling off again after age 47
Masters 50 to 60
The Masters number remain quite stable, but tapering, as might be expected
The Over 60's Masters numbers are probably quite deceptive, as these include many Masters who are no longer in active competition, but continue to play a vital role in the sport, as club activists, coaches and officials...or indeed a combination of all these roles.....and more!
Clubs are reminded that 2017 registrations should be completed as soon as possible.
There is a "grace period" of a few weeks, to allow sufficient time for re-registrations, whereby insurance cover continues, pending registration. This "grace period" will NOT extend beyond January 31st and did NOT include competition.
The "grace period" applies to training only and does NOT apply to competition of any sort. Athletes participating in any type of competition, whether championship or otherwise, are NOT covered by insurance unless registered prior to competition
Once the January 31st deadline has been passed, any athlete who then remains unregistered, will NOT be covered by Athletics Irelands insurance, for ANY purpose, training or competition. Additionally, with the Athletics Ireland on-line entry system, only registered athletes can be entered into the system, so unregistered athletes are totally excluded.
Clubs are urged to register their athletes without further delay.
NB: The "grace period" covers official club, county, provincial and national training sessions. It does NOT cover competition. All athletes competing in Championship or representative events MUST be registered.
Athletics Ireland Registration
Registration requires logging in to the Athletics Ireland registration system. Log-in is restricted to club officials via a password protected portal.
To date, 167 athletes and officials, from nine clubs, have already been registered for the year 2017
Athletics Ireland Registration FAQ
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User Manual A user friendly manual that guides you through the Athletics Ireland Registration System
A club needs to have a minimum of 10 members, 4 of whom must be over 21
A club must register ALL Officers and Volunteers working with the Club
An updated affiliation form should be submitted to Athletics Ireland each time there is a change of Officers within the club. This form ensures that the correct person within the club receives information from Athletics Ireland. It is also important to keep County & Regional Boards up to date on your club structure.
Please complete the Athletics Ireland transfer form. Please ensure that you follow all rules on the back of the form.
Transfer Form PDF
The login is linked to the current club secretary. The secretary passes the login on to the person responsible for registrations within the club. You may have more than one login for a club, however it is advisable to keep the login confidential.
The registration year runs from January 1st to Dec 31st each year. All memberships are due for renewal at 1st Jan each year – even if members were registered mid way in the previous year.
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Ballycotton
Sunday March 12th 2017
Last week, Ballycotton Running Promotions published the list of entries for the 40th Ballycotton 10 on its website, ballycottonrunning.com There are a record 4,061 athletes registered for the 2017 event, which will be held in the small east Cork fishing village of Ballycotton, on Sunday March 12th.
Just over 50%, at 2,110 athletes, or 51.97%, are members of athletic clubs, while the remmaining 1950 are unattached athletes from Ireland and abroad. There were 2,000 places available to non-club athletes, with another 200 places available by postal registration.
There are 167 clubs listed in total. Three clubs, Midleton AC, St. Finbarrs AC and Eagle AC have 100 or more athletes entered, while a further two, Ballintotis Fit4Life and Mallow AC are both just one short of 'the ton'. All five of 'the 100 club' are Cork Clubs.
| Club | Entries |
|---|---|
| Midleton AC | 120 |
| St. Finbarrs AC | 111 |
| Eagle AC | 101 |
| Ballintotis Fit4Life | 99 |
| Mallow AC | 99 |
| Watergrasshill AC | 74 |
| Kilkenny City Harriers | 57 |
| Aghada Running Club | 51 |
| Slaney Olympic AC | 50 |
| Leevale AC | 49 |
| Ballymore-Cobh AC | 46 |
| Grange-Fermoy AC | 44 |
| Youghal AC | 44 |
| Waterford AC | 42 |
| St. Nicholas A.C. | 41 |
| Sportsworld A.C. | 40 |
| West Waterford AC | 35 |
| Celbridge AC | 34 |
| Clonmel AC | 34 |
| Newbridge AC | 33 |
| Tallaght AC | 31 |
| Crusaders AC | 30 |
| Galtee Runners AC | 30 |
| Rosscarbery Steam Runners | 30 |
| St Abbans A.C | 27 |
| An Bru A.C | 25 |
| Bandon A.C. | 25 |
| Togher A.C. | 25 |
| Sliabh Bhuide Rovers A.C. | 24 |
| Tracton AC | 24 |
| East Cork AC | 22 |
| Carrigtwohill AC | 21 |
| Donore Harriers | 20 |
| Portlaoise AC | 19 |
| Raheny Shamrock AC | 19 |
| Carrick-on-Suir A.C. | 17 |
| Donoughmore AC | 17 |
| Clonakilty Road Runners | 15 |
| Bweeng Trail Blazers | 14 |
| Churchtown Runners | 14 |
| Carraig na bhFear AC | 13 |
| Dundrum South Dublin AC | 13 |
| St. Catherines AC | 13 |
| Rathfarnham-WSAF AC | 12 |
| Buttevant R.C. | 11 |
| Galway City Harriers A.C. | 11 |
| Gowran A.C. | 11 |
| Limerick Country Club A.C. | 11 |
| Sli Cualann AC | 11 |
| Carrigaline Road Runners A.C. | 10 |
| Croghan AC | 10 |
| Dooneen A.C. | 10 |
| Kilfinane A.C. | 10 |
| Mooreabbey Milers A.C | 10 |
| West Limerick A.C. | 10 |
There are 1950, or 48.03%, listed as unattached, from as near as Ballycotton itself, to Wisconsin, USA. With such a high number of unattached athletes, perhaps diligent club officials, particularly in smaller clubs, might try to recruit new members from these listings!
| Location | Entries |
|---|---|
| unatt/Cork | 403 |
| unatt/Dublin | 109 |
| unatt/Midleton | 104 |
| unatt/Glanmire | 63 |
| unatt/Waterford | 58 |
| unatt/Ballincollig | 48 |
| unatt/Blarney | 46 |
| unatt/Carrigaline | 45 |
| unatt/Bandon | 39 |
| unatt/Limerick | 37 |
| unatt/Kilkenny | 36 |
| unatt/Carrigtwohill | 34 |
| unatt/Cloyne | 34 |
| unatt/Kinsale | 23 |
| unatt/Ballinacurra | 22 |
| unatt/London | 21 |
| unatt/Cobh | 19 |
| unatt/Kildare | 19 |
| unatt/Clonakilty | 18 |
| unatt/Kerry | 18 |
| unatt/Ballycotton | 17 |
| unatt/Mallow | 15 |
| unatt/Shanagarry | 15 |
| unatt/Whitechurch | 15 |
| unatt/Crosshaven | 14 |
| unatt/Fermoy | 14 |
| unatt/Tipperary | 14 |
| unatt/Waterfall | 14 |
| unatt/Clonmel | 12 |
| unatt/Wexford | 12 |
| unatt/Passage West | 11 |
| unatt/Ballinhassig | 10 |
| unatt/Galway | 10 |
| unatt/Killarney | 10 |
| unatt/Naas | 10 |
Cork Athletics wishes everyone involved in Athletics, from spectator to sponsor, athlete to venue provider, coach and official to parents, spouses and every individual who contributed to a great year, a very safe, happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year.
Athletics Ireland has announced a new indoor endurance initiative which will focus on creating some high quality middle distance races for athletes aged 16+ of all levels.
Athletics Ireland High Performance Indoor Endurance Initiative 2017
| Date | Event | Venue | Events | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14th | National League Round 1 |
AIT | 800m Male |
800m Female |
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| Jan 28th | National League Round 2 | AIT | 800m Male | 800m Female | 1500m Male |
1500m Female |
| Feb 5th | AAI Indoor Games | NIA Dublin |
800m Male | 800m Female | 1500m Male | 1500m Female |
Entry links will open, in due course, on the Athletics Ireland website, and close on the Wednesday night before each event. No entries allowed after this point. To be seeded correctly and in the appropriate race, full details should be entered online, or athletes may be placed in a lower standard race. Entry for the Jan 14th National League Round 1 800m races
Races will be seeded on the Thursday preceding each event, with startlists published on the Athletics Ireland website, and also emailed to all athletes & coaches. Some changes may need to be made on race day, to cover any late withdrawals etc.
Athletics Ireland would appreciate the support of all athletes & coaches in making sure that they communicate any withdrawals following registration. Any athlete who registers for an event, but does not intend racing should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by close of entries on the Wednesday night before each event.
Athletics Ireland will endeavour to arrange a pacemaker for the “A” race only at each event, however this may not always be possible. Athletics Ireland would appreciate the support of athletes and coaches in helping us source pacemakers. If any athlete is interested in pacing can they please e mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ASAP.
Please forward this mail to all endurance athletes & coaches in your clubs.
Belgooly AC Pre-Registration for Stephen's Day Race
The Huntsman Bar & Restaurant, Belgooly
The Dick Copithorne Memorial Run - Belgooly Annual 4 Mile Road Race, takes place in Belgooly village at 12:00 noon, on St Stephen's Day, Monday December 26th 2016. This event, organised and hosted by Belgooly AC, is one of the most popular events on the Cork road racing calendar, with some 850 to 1,000 participants turning out to burn off the calories from Christmas (over?)indulgence!
To beat the queues, Belgooly are taking Pre-Registrations tomorrow, Thursday Dec 22nd,
in the Huntsman Bar & Restaurant, Belgooly, between 7 & 8pm.
We are entering a new year and, at this point in time, permit applications appear to be slow in coming in. Nevertheless quite a few events have been granted permits, right up to the very end of 2017.
Permit Application Form - PDF file
The completed application form must be sent to Cork Athletics County Secretary, Anne Murray, Dromina, Charleville, Co. Cork
NB: A frequent error has been where the completed application form has been sent directly to Athletics Ireland Head Office. This results, at best, in delay to approval of the permit, as it must first be returned to Cork Athletics, for local approval. In some cases, sending directly to Dublin has resulted in significant delay in approval of the application.
Event Registrations should be sought at least three months in advance of the date of each event. Since the introduction of the Cork Athletics Online Fixtures Calendar, many clubs and organisations have taken advantage of early application, with resulting calendar listing, of their event.
Permit Applications must be accompanied by a Medical Plan. In addition, each application should be accompanied by a measurement certificate (Measurement Certificates are valid five years, unless the measured course has been changed).
Athletics Ireland Measurer List - PDF file
Athletics Ireland Road Racing Handbook - PDF File
Event organisers are advised to apply for a permit as soon as possible, as approval means immediate listing on the Cork Athletics Fixtures List / Calendar, along with complete event listing (like this one), where information is available. Cork Athletics does not charge for promoting/advertising events that have an Athletics Ireland Event Licence / Permit.
All Events, for which permit applications have been approved by Cork Athletics, are listed on the Cork Athletics Fixtures List / Calendar. In addition to Cork events, Munster, National and International Championships are also listed, along with a small number of major international events.
Note: Events that do not have an Athletics Ireland Event Licence / Permit
Week Ending Sunday January 1st 2017
Sat Dec 31st, 11:00 - Shandrum AC 5k Road Race
Sun Jan 1st, 13:00 - Donough Coughlan Memorial Bandon 5 Mile Road Race 2017
The inaugural Shandrum AC 5k takes place on New Year's Eve, in Newtownshandrum, in North Cork
Bandon AC's long-running Donough Coughlan Memorial 5 has been asignificant date on the Athletics calendar for many, many years and is sure to attract a large entry, to end the Festive Season, and kick off 2017 in style
CIT Track
Christmas Day, December 25th 2016
Start of 5th GOAL Mile 2016
75 Photos on Joe & Anne Murphy's Facebook album
164 Photos on Joe & Anne Murphy's Facebook album
Lining up for First GOAL Mile of the Day
GOAL Mile 2016 - First Mile from Webmaster - Cork Athletics on Vimeo.
GOAL Mile 2016 - Second Mile from Webmaster - Cork Athletics on Vimeo.
Start of Second GOAL Mile of the Day
GOAL Mile 2016 - Fourth Mile from Webmaster - Cork Athletics on Vimeo.
GOAL Mile 2016 - Fifth Mile from Webmaster - Cork Athletics on Vimeo.
Leevale Group - Four Fastest in 5th GOAL Mile of the Day, including Louise Shanahan and Conor Walters, on right, who ran the fastest GOAL Mile of the Day (as of 11:30), in a time of 5:18
Sunday December 25th - Tuesday December 28th
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| 09:00am, Christmas Day, Dec 25th | 12:00 noon, St. Stephen's Day, Dec 26th |
12:00 noon, Tuesday Dec 27th |
In total contrast to last year's weather, this year looks like being almost completely dry. There is a risk of light rain on Christmas morning, for the GOAL Mile but St Stephen's Day, for the Belgooly 4, and similarly on Tuesday, for the Togher 5k.
Last year's awful weather resulted in a Christmas Day washout for the GOAL Mile, while the Belgooly 4 had to be cancelled due to impassible roads and another washout for the Togher 5k, so this year's conditions, largely dry, and an unseasonably warm 12 to 15C, will be welcomed by participants, organisers and spectators, alike.
Last year's floods at Belgooly's Humpback Bridge, close to the finish line
On Christmas Day this year, there are GOAL Miles in CIT, Doneraile Park and St. Catherine's GAA Club, Ballynoe. There is another GOAL Mile in Charleville on New Year's Day
Don't just come along yourself...Bring your family & friends!
If you can't/won't/don't take part yourself, you can support/slag/catcall your friends.....and strangers.
Festive wear, including 'Late Late' jumpers optional!
These are charity events. All proceeds - 100% - will go to the GOAL charity.
There is no entry fee - just pay what you like to enter. Please be generous.
There is no pre-entry. Just turn up on the day.
Absolutely not! This is open to EVERYONE!
12 Noon St Stephen's Day
13:00pm Tuesday December 27th
Cork Athletics clubs and Divisions are advised to examine the scheme and consider making an application. Unfortunately, for the most part, Capital Grant, means that Clubs and Divisions must have premises or grounds to best avail of these grants, and, sadly most clubs either rent or have use of another organistaions facilities.
In spite of this, it would be unwise to ignore the Grant Scheme - you don't get what you don't ask for - "A silent priest never won a parish"
December 20th 2016 to January 1st 2017
Sun Dec 25th, 10:00 - 12:30 - GOAL Mile - CIT Track
Sun Dec 25th, 10:00 - 12:00 - GOAL Mile - Doneraile Park
Sun Dec 25th, 11:30 - 12:00 - GOAL Mile - St Catherine's GAA Grounds
Sun Dec 25th ?, ??, GOAL Mile - Glanmire - No GOAL Mile in Glanmire this year
Mon Dec 26th, 12:00 - Dick Copithorne Memorial Belgooly 4 Mile Road Race
Tues Dec 27th, 13:00 - Togher AC 5k Road Race 2016
Sat Dec 31st, 11:00 - Shandrum AC 5k Road Race
Sun Jan 1st, 13:00 - Donough Coughlan Memorial Bandon 5 Mile Road Race 2017
Lots of Registered Events to choose from over the Festive Season!
On Christmas Day, there is the usual offering of GOAL Miles. The main Cork GOAL Mile is at CIT Track, where miles will be held, every 15 to 20 minutes,between 10:00am and 12:00 noon. The other Cork Locations are Doneraile Park and St. Catherine's GAA Club in Conna. There is also a GOAL Mile in Glanmire, however specific location and time are not yet to hand.
The traditional Post-Christmas 'burn-off' takes place at noon on St Stephen's Day. This is an extremely popular event and is likely to attract 800 to 1,000 participants
Tuesday sees the Togher AC 5k, a relatively new event that is proving extremely popular
New Year's Eve, Saturday Dec 31st
The inaugural Shandrum AC 5k takes place on New Year's Eve, in Newtownshandrum, in North Cork
New Year's Day, Sunday Jan 1st
Bandon AC's long-running Donough Coughlan Memorial 5 has been asignificant date on the Athletics calendar for many, many years and is sure to attract a large entry, to end the Festive Season, and kick off 2017 in style
