Saturday May 15th 2021
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| Niamh McCarthy, Leevale AC, who will be attempting Paralympic Qualification in the Women's Discus | Lizzie Lee, Leevale AC, who will be attempting Euopean 10,000m Cup Qualification |
Tomorrow sees the first track meet in Cork since last August, with an Athletics Ireland Micro-Meet, aimed at facilitating athletes attain Qualification Standards for Olympic and European levels
NOTE: This Micro-Meet is CLOSED to the public. No Spectators, including Coaches, will be admitted
The Sport Ireland sanctioned qualifying event for senior and pathway athletes comes at a time when athletes have been 'starved' of competition, due to the pandemic, and all the consequent restrictions. Deadlines for achieving the appropriate standards include Monday May 17 (European 10,000m), Monday May 24th (Olympic Games), Sunday July 4th (European Under 20 Chps), with European Under 23 Chps and World Under 20 Chp deadlines to come also.
| Dates | Event | Location |
| 5th June | European 10,000m Cup | Birmingham, UK |
| 8th - 11th July |
European Under 23 Chps |
Bergen, Norway |
| 15th - 18th July |
European Under 20 Chps |
Tallin, Estonia |
| 30th July - 8th Aug | Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan |
| 17th - 20th Aug |
World Under 20 Chps |
Nairobi, Kenya |
The meet has come to Cork following approaches to Athletics Ireland by local Cork and Munster athletes, and will include 10,000m races to facilitate qualification for the European 10,000m cup and European U23 Track and Field Championships. Selections for the European 10,000m cup will take place on Monday 17th May.
The events will be elite only, and will cater for athletes targeting qualification and selection for the European U20 or U23 Track and Field Championships, European Senior Team Championships, Paralympic International Championships, or preparation for Tokyo 2021.
Athletics Ireland would like to thank Munster Technological University and Cork Athletics for helping to facilitate this micro meet.
Womens Discus Start List
Womens Pole Vault Start List
Mens 800m Start List
Full details, including schedule, and entry lists, are available on the Athletics Ireland results portal with live results from tomorrow morning (Sat 15th)
Strict Covid-19 safety measures will be in place including;
Notes:
Athletics Ireland Covid-19 Level 5 Update
May 7th 2021
Full details of the latest Government Level 5 restrictions can be found on Gov.ie
Adult Athletics is resuming from Monday next, May 10th!
Athletics Ireland Release May 7th 2021
"From May 10th outdoor training for adults in pods of a maximum of 15 people can return"
"The Covid 19 pandemic guidelines continue to develop and our knowledge of how best to manage living with the virus also continues to grow. This summary sheet is designed to streamline the Athletics Ireland guidelines for all Clubs and members in one page.
Covid 19 is still with us and we need to be ever vigilant regarding contact tracing, social distancing and hygiene. Non-contact outdoor training is permitted for children in pods of 15 including coaches. Non-contact outdoor training pods for under-age members and must have at least two Garda vetted adults present throughout. There should be at least one adult of each gender with mixed parties.
All Clubs are required to appoint a Lead Club Covid Officer and advise Athletics Ireland of their Lead Officers contact details. Please email the contact details of your Lead Club Covid Officer to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. However, you may train as many additional Covid Officers as you see fit to support Club activity. The Club Covid Officer is a standalone role and should not be an active coach involved in a training session.
Additionally, it is critical to complete a Club Risk Assessment and to discuss this document with the Club committee.
Please display Covid health promotion posters at the Club.
For Club members note the following steps in order to attend your club.
New public health measures have been announced: The Path Ahead
Refer also to HSE Guidance on Protecting Yourself and Others from COVID-19
Outdoor (non-elite & club) matches and competitions may recommence on June 7
Such competition must take place without spectators.
Athletics Ireland continue to engage with the Sport Ireland Expert Group in advance of the reopening dates below to provide additional information and clarifications as required.
We are finalising a return to activity roadmap with the Expert Group that will be graduated and progressive in nature commencing with restricted competition from the 7th June 2021. Note there is no competition to take place prior to this date.
We look forward to sharing this roadmap with all in the coming days once signed off by the Sport Ireland Expert Group.
We thank you all for your patience as we negotiate the final stages of our Covid19 restrictions exit.
Related Artiles
Covid-19 Level 5 Update - April 23rd 2021
Covid-19 Level 5 Update - April 8th 2021
Covid-19 Level 5 Update - March 31st 2021
Athletics Ireland FAQs - July 8th 2020
Return to Activity Guidelines (Previously Issued):
Road Race Event Organiser Guidelines
Road Race Volunteer, Staff and Marshalls Guidelines
Road Race Participant Guidelines
Marathon Magazine, June 1986 - Vol 24, No 4, P26 - 28
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Valuable Role of B.L.O.E. - Marathon Magazine, June 1986 - Vol 24, No 4, P26 - 28 |
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Valuable Role of B.L.O.E. - Marathon Magazine, June 1986 - Vol 24, No 4, P26 - 28 (PDF File)
B.L.O.E. is the the juvenile wing of B.L.E. which caters for the under-11 to under-17 age groups. Having been totally involved with the organisation since 1970 I can speak very highly for what it is doing, both from the athletic point of view and the social point of view for the youth of our country. Competitions are organised at county, regional and national level in all track and field events and cross-country, plus a limited programme of indoor events.
In the past, B.L.O.E. has catered for thousands of young athletes, but a very small percentage have made it into junior and senior athletics. There are many reasons for this, but one of the major reasons must be too much competition and too intensive training at an early age. It is possible with the present set up for juvenile athletes to be competing for the 52 weeks of the year. The cross-country season can go on from September to April and then the track season begins and continues until September. Of course the argument can be raised that it should be the responsibility of the clubs, parents and coaches to limit the competition and this is fine in theory but when the competitions are available then the athletes compete in them.
I have advocated for a number of years that all B.L.O.E. cross-country events should be held between October and early December. There should be a break from then until the end of January with a limited programme of indoor events from then until mid-March. During that period colleges cross-country is available for those who need it.
The B.L.O.E. track season starts very early, usually in April, with most county championships in May, regional in June and national in July. After the nationals there should be a closed season at least for all athletes at national standard until October. I believe that it is this period many of them are destroyed, going to open events week after week, collecting more and more “plastic men” to adorn an already overcrowded room of dust collectors. We could learn a lot from the horse racing fraternity. A good trainer does not send a good horse out week after racing and I have yet to see a race for a young foal. The comparison may seem a little bit naive but the conclusion could have some merit.
Having said what I said I must pay tribute to all those parents, coaches, teachers, etc., who work tirelessly for the common good of our young people and I would appeal to our young athletes to appreciate the opportunities given to them. Use them well and sensibly and try to find your way into junior and senior athletics — you will need sport then just as much as sport needs you.
I have advocated for a number of years that all B.L.O.E. cross-country events should be held between October and early December. There should be a break from then until the end of January with a limited programme of indoor events from then until mid-March. During that period colleges cross-country is available for those who need it.
The B.L.O.E. track season starts very early, usually in April, with most county championships in May, regional in June and national in July. After the nationals there should be a closed season at least for all athletes at national standard until October. I believe that it is this period many of them are destroyed, going to open events week after week, collecting more and more “plastic men” to adorn an already overcrowded room of dust collectors. We could learn a lot from the horse racing fraternity. A good trainer does not send a good horse out week after racing and I have yet to see a race for a young foal. The comparison may seem a little bit naive but the conclusion could have some merit.
Having said what I said I must pay tribute to all those parents, coaches, teachers, etc., who work tirelessly for the common good of our young people and I would appeal to our young athletes to appreciate the opportunities given to them. Use them well and sensibly and try to find your way into junior and senior athletics — you will need sport then just as much as sport needs you.
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| Gormanstown B.L.O.E. young athletes course "Enjoying the Interval" | B.L.O.E. young athletes |
By Bro. Cuthbert Nolan, P.R.O.
Young Athletes' CoachingCourse, Gormanston
1/4/’86-4/4/’86
On the evening of Tuesday, April 1st, 1986, the corridors of Gormanston College, Co. Meath, began to echo and re-echo to the sound of athletic feet and mingling voices of hopeful Olympians as the process of Registration got under way. Old friendships were renewed and new ones were begun.
A total of 130 young athletes of 15 to 17 years, representing every county in Ireland, and all the athletic disciplines, Sprints, Middle Distance, Jumps and Throws, had reported to avail of the expertise afforded by some of the most experienced of Irish Athletic Coaches.
At 7.00 p.m. Mr. John McDermott, B.L.O.E. Vice-chairman and Course coordinator, welcomed everyone and outlined the arrangements for the following days, which were filled outwith a tight schedule of activities, lectures, swimming, table tennis and athletic films. Mr. Paddy McGovern, President of B.L.E., exhorted the athletes to show their appreciation to their clubs and to their coaches who do so much for them on a totally voluntary basis, to continue in the sport as administrators, even after their competition days are over, and always to aim to develop their full potential in the sport.
The weather was ideal. On Wednesday, the various groups were taken in tow by the coaches. The jumpers were taken by bus to Santry on Thursday. The disco that night was, as usual, greatly appreciated. Group sessions were interspersed by a series of lectures, viz The American University and Athletic Scholarships’ by Philip Conway; The National and International Competitions available to Young Athletes’ by Padraic Griffin; ‘Stretching before Training and its Importance’ . . Miss O'Connor. ‘Experiences of the Irish Olympic Camp 1984 in Los Angeles’. . Lar O’Byrne.. Our thanks to them and to the following Coaching Staff: Sean Naughton (Hurdles), Tom Coyle (Sprints), Brian Corcoran (Sprints), Philip Conway (Throws), Joe Doonan (Middle Distance), Lar O’Byrne (Long Distance and Steeplechase), John Shields (L. Jump), Niall Sweeney (Triple Jump), Des Goff (High Jump), Liam Hennessy (Pole Vault), Paul Quinlan (Hammer), Michael Lane (Walks), John Mulcaire (Javelin).
The followign observer coaches were present: Margaret Cadogan, Skibbereen; Geraldine Campion, Slieveardagh; Jeremiah Looney, Blarney/lniscarra; Paddy Farrell, St. L. O’T.; Michael O’Brien, Dungarvan; D. McCloskey, Oakleaf, Derry.
Members of the National Executive of BLOE present were: Mrs. A. Peppard, Mr. T. Darcy, Mr. B. Battersby, and Bro. Cuthbert. We wish to thank the catering and management staff of Gormanston College for the many facilities afforded our athletes.
On Friday afternoon a happy band of Irish boys and girls said “Good-bye” and paid their tributes to the eventuful days. I quote from one: “This course to me is one of the best in Ireland for young people of any age. The coaches and officials are all very friendly and they will help you in whatever way they can. The price of the course is very cheap, which will mean that a lot of people can afford to come and join in the fun. It lets us meet new friends. I don’t think there is anything needed to improve the course"
Who needs to import coaches with such fine reaction to our own?
All in all, Gormanston Easter Week 1986 will rank as one of the most successful courses ever organised by B.L.O.E.
Elite Sport Resumes From 19th of April
Elite sport: High performing athletes, as approved by Athletics Ireland and Sport Ireland, can resume.
From 26th of April
• Outdoor sports facilities can reopen (for example: pitches, golf courses and tennis courts, other facilities as appropriate).
• Activities should take place between a maximum of two households. Facilities including club houses and any indoor facilities (for example: changing rooms, showers, kitchens, meeting rooms), apart from essential toilet facilities must remain closed. There should not be any return to team sports or training activities.
• Underage non-contact outdoor training in pods of 15 can resume.
From 10th of May
• outdoor training for adults in pods of a maximum of 15 people
The Covid 19 pandemic guidelines continue to develop and our knowledge of how best to manage living with the virus also continues to grow. This summary sheet is designed to streamline the Athletics Ireland guidelines for all Clubs and members in one page.
Covid 19 is still with us and we need to be ever vigilant regarding contact tracing, social distancing and hygiene. Non-contact outdoor training is permitted for children in pods of 15 including coaches. Non-contact outdoor training pods for under-age members and must have at least two Garda vetted adults present throughout. There should be at least one adult of each gender with mixed parties.
All Clubs are required to appoint a Lead Club Covid Officer and advise Athletics Ireland of their Lead Officers contact details. Please email the contact details of your Lead Club Covid Officer to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. However, you may train as many additional Covid Officers as you see fit to support Club activity. The Club Covid Officer is a standalone role and should not be an active coach involved in a training session.
Additionally, it is critical to complete a Club Risk Assessment, and to discuss this document with the Club committee
Please display Covid health promotion posters at the Club
For Club members note the following steps in order to attend your club:
1. Book all sessions online using the Athletics Ireland Covid booking
app
2. Maintain social distancing during training at all times.
3. Carry a bottle of hand sanitiser and use regularly.
4. If using equipment wipe clean before and after use with an appropriate cleaning agent.
5. Do not attend training in your club if you feel unwell or are displaying any Covid symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath or loss of smell or taste.
New public health measures announced: The Path Ahead
This week saw a welcome return of Juvenile training for most clubs, with many clubs celebrating on their social media channels. A number of clubs opened partially, so that they could assess their own readiness and ensure that Garda Vetting and Child Safety Protocols are up to date, and to process these for new and returning volunteers.
Further opening up of the sport will, hopefully, be announced in the coming weeks, facilitated by the roll-out of the Covid vaccines at large scale centres, such as Pairc Ui Caoimh, which is operating 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week
Cheshire Elite Marathon
Pulford, Cheshire, UK
Sunday April 25th 2020
Aoife Cooke crosses the finish line - Note: Clock time started with first wave, while Aoife's wave started approx. 1 minute later
Aoife Cooke, Eagle AC, led from the front to win the women's race at today's Cheshire Elite Marathon, in Pulford, Cheshire. More importantly, she achieved the Olympic Marathon Qualification Time of 2:29:36 by almost a full minute. She also moves up to fourth place in the all-time Irish Marathon rankings, overhauling Sonia O'Sullivan.
With the pressure, particularly given the lack of qualification marathons in the current pandemic, of making the time, now lifted, she is free to devote the next three months leading up to the Olympic Marathon to concentrating on her performance in Tokyo.
Ireland's Anne Marie McGlynn finished in third place, in 2:29:34, an agonising 4 seconds outside the Olympic Qualification time
All-Time Irish Women's Marathon Standings Before Today
Irish Results
Full Results
| Pos | Forename | Surname | Cat | Club | Time | Chip | Notes |
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| 9 | Gary | O'Hanlon | M45 | Clonliffe Harriers AC | 02:21:38 | 02:21:36 | |
| 15 | Sean | Hehir | M | Metro St. Brigid's AC | 02:23:36 | 02:23:36 | |
| 22 | Declan | Reed | M45 | City of Derry AC Spartans | 02:25:16 | 02:25:13 | |
| 29 | Steven | McAlary | M | City of Derry AC Spartans | 02:26:46 | 02:26:44 | |
| 36 | Aoife | Cooke | F | Eagle AC | 02:28:36 | 02:28:36 | Olympic Qualifying Time |
| 38 | James | Doran | M | An Riocht AC | 02:29:00 | 02:28:58 | |
| 42 | Ann-Marie | McGlynn | F40 | Letterkenny ac | 02:29:34 | 02:29:34 | |
| 43 | Kyle | Doherty | M | City of Derry AC Spartans | 02:29:34 | 02:29:34 | |
| 44 | Karl | Nolan | M | Clonliffe Harriers AC | 02:29:37 | 02:29:37 | |
| 58 | Tommy | Hughes | M60 | Strive Racing Club | 02:31:18 | 02:31:17 | |
| 63 | Niall | O'Riordan | M40 | An bru | 02:32:17 | 02:32:17 | |
| 70 | Dylan | Hassett | F | Leevale AC | 02:33:27 | 02:33:25 | |
| 78 | Tommy | O'Brien | M45 | An Riocht AC | 02:34:28 | 02:34:23 | |
| 79 | Stephen | Conroy | M | Celbridge AC | 02:35:03 | 02:35:02 | |
| 106 | Patrick | Mahon | M | City of Derry AC Spartans | 02:39:41 | 02:39:40 | |
| 108 | Fionnuala | Ross | F | Armagh AC | 02:39:58 | 02:39:58 | |
| 122 | Gladys | Ganiel | M40 | North Belfast Harriers | 02:43:58 | 02:43:57 | |
| 130 | Shane | Donnelly | M | Strive Racing Club | 02:46:55 | 02:46:54 | |
| 136 | Conor | Gallagher | M | Letterkenny ac | 02:54:20 | 02:54:20 | |
| 146 | Eimear | O'Connor | F | UCD AC | 02:59:10 | 02:59:09 |
April 23th 2021
Full details of the latest Government Level 5 restrictions can be found on Gov.ie
Juvenile Athletics is resuming from Monday next, April 26th!
"Underage non-contact outdoor training in pods of 15 or fewer can restart" - It looks like most of our Juvenile clubs will be reopening from Monday next. With the Covid situation looking stable - fingers crossed!! - and the vaccine rollout continuing, let's hope that the opening up of athletics (and business!) continues and "normal" athletics resumes soon
Athletics Ireland Release April 23rd 2021
Excerpt from Release:
Elite sport: High performing athletes, as approved by Athletics Ireland and Sport Ireland, may resume from Monday April 26th
Outdoor sports facilities may reopen (for example: pitches, golf courses and tennis courts, other facilities as appropriate).
Activities should take place between a maximum of two households
Facilities, including club houses and any indoor facilities (for example: changing rooms, showers, kitchens, meeting rooms), apart from essential toilet facilities, must remain closed
There should not be any return to team sports or training activities
Underage non-contact outdoor training in pods of 15 can resume
Professional, elite sports, horse racing, greyhound racing and approved equestrian events only are permitted to continue behind closed doors
No other matches or events are to take place
Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools remain closed
Further details on level 5 restrictions can be accessed here
HSE Guidance on protecting yourself and others from COVID-19 can be found here
Athletics in Northern Ireland has opened up slightly, and a limited number of athletics in the Republic may be able to avail of competition there. See Athletics Northern Ireland Release for more details
Excerpt from Athletics Northern Ireland Release:
Update 23rd April 2021
Now that restrictions are easing and competition is coming back, we want to advise our Competition Providers that the current Irish Government restrictions state that travel in Ireland is restricted to within the county, or up to 20km if crossing a county boundary. Any athlete resident in Ireland is therefore unable to compete in any Northern Irish competition, unless the competition is within 20km from their home. The exemption to this is elite athletes who hold an exemption letter from the Athletics Ireland High Performance Director.
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Covid-19 Level 5 Update - March 31st 2021
Athletics Ireland FAQs - July 8th 2020
Return to Activity Guidelines (Previously Issued):
Road Race Event Organiser Guidelines
Road Race Volunteer, Staff and Marshalls Guidelines
Road Race Participant Guidelines
Split, Croatia
May 8th 2021
Nicola Tuthill, Bandon AC, Throwing to win National Senior Women's Hammer Championship 2020
Photo: Sam Barnes / Sportsfile 1919555
Nicola Tuthill, Bandon AC, on the Irish Under-23 team at the European Throwing Cup, in Split, Croatia, continued her impressive progress with a 60.67m PB in the Hammer Throw, for an Under 23 second placing. Her 5th round throw broke the 60m barrier and elevates her to fifth place on the Irish Women's All-Time Hammer Listings.
Results Women's Under 23 Hammer Throw
European Throwing Cup Logo
Irish Women's All-Time Hammer Standings
Nicola Tuthill, Bandon AC, Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for September 2020
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Thursday May 20th - Thursday August 19th
Flyer - Youghal Virtual 5 Mile Series 2021
Register for Youghal Virtual 5 Mile Series 2021
Youghal AC are reviving the popular 5 Mile Summer Race Series, which had attracted runners from East Cork and well beyond the region.
Each race nominally begins on the 3rd Thursday of each month, from May through to August, with runs to be completed at any stage during the four day period beginning on the relevant Thursday.
The first virtual race starts on May 20th, and continues on the 3rd Thursday of each month, finishing on August 19th.
Thursday August 19th
All runners who register for 3 or all 4 of the series races will receive a T-Shirt, with all race dates listed, with registration for either 3 or 4 races, costing €20, including T-Shirt and postage.
Anyone who only wants to run one or two of the series races this can enter for €5 per race, with an option to buy a T-shirt, at an additional cost of €12.
(So if you run 1 race and want a T-Shirt, it'll cost you €17. It's a No-Brainer ...register for all 4 and it's just €3 more ..... Where would ya be going!? 4 Races and a T-Shirt...For just €20!! It's no wonder that over 300 have already registered)
Run your 5 miles each month, anywhere you like, between the relevant Thursday and the following Sunday, and post your performance on MyRunResults.com by that Sunday night.
The T-shirts will be posted out in batches, by date registered, the week before each race date.
Register for Youghal 5 Mile Series early to have your t-shirt for in time for all 4 races.
Complete your run, anywhere you like, between Thursday May 20th and Sunday May 23rd and upload your performance to MyRunResults before Midnight on Sunday May 23rd.
Front & Back of T-Shirt for Youghal Virtual 5 Mile Series 2021
Pueblo, Colorado, USA
May 2nd 2021
RMAC Women's 1500m Champion 2021
Results of RMAC Women's 1500m Championship 2021
RMAC Women's 1500m Results 2021
Stephanie Cotter, Adams State University and West Muskerry AC, won yesterday's RMAC Women's 1500m Championship, in Pueblo, Colorado, in a time of 4:37.79. Adams State Athletics reported "Stephanie took off in the last lap on the woman's 1,500 meter as she earned a gold medal with a final time of 4:37.79"
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Stephanie Cotter Continues in Winning Way - NCAA Div II Regional 2019
Stephanie Cotter wins RMAC XC Championship and Named NCAA Athlete of the Week
Stephanie Cotter Wins NCAA Div II Outdoor 1500m Title 2019
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Stephanie Cotter is Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Female Freshman of the Year 2018
Stephanie Cotter Heads for Adams State
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Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month May 2017 Stephanie Cotter
Kilbarry, Waterford
Sunday December 15th 1985
The battle for supremecy
Tony O'Leary (Cork), 765; Brendan Quinn (Waterford), 896 - other names will be added as identified
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| Report from Marathon Magazine, February 1986, Vol 24, No 1, Pages 10 & 11 | |
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Marathon Magazine, February 1986, Vol 24, No 1, Pages 10 - 13 (PDF File)
Richard O'Flynn
This year’s B.L.E. Inter-Counties Cross-Country Championship at Kilbarry in Waterford attracted a good deal of attention with the presence of Providence teammates Richard O’Flynn and Brendan Quinn, home on Christmas vacation, and Quinn fresh from his fine run in the American championship.
Brendan, on foot of his 7th placing in the latter and because of his excellent form of the previous 6 months when he also recaptured his Irish steeplechase record and he had in his favour home territory, entered the race as slight favourite. Richard, building back again to top form after an indifferent year, was hungry for success.
L to R; Danny McDaid, Richard O'Flynn, Brendan Quinn and Robert Costello
Flynn no doubt was anxious to impress the selectors and give himself automatic selection for the World Championships, he set about his task with grim determination and surprised the leading group after the first mile by breaking away on his own, leaving the rest to battle for the minor placings. He admitted afterwards that he changed plans just after the start of the
race, anyway he likes running in front and with the very sticky nature of the course his change was well justified. At the 3 mile mark Robert Costello and Brendan Quinn were locked in battle but the big Waterford man had more in reserve at the finish to come home 3 seconds clear of the Limerick man. O’Flynn’s winning time was 32.15 and this was 19 seconds clear of Quinn.
Cork easily retained their Inter-County crown but a predictable surprise was the 2nd place finish of Tipperary, led by John Fitzgerald and Peter Maher, with county winner Tommy Maloney failing to make the scoring six having been with the leaders for the first 2 miles. Limerick finished 3rd.
Special mention must be made of the 4th place finish of 44-year-old Danny McDaid, who came storming through on the last lap.
| Pos | Forename | Surname | Cat | County | Time |
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| 1 | R. | O'Flynn | M | Cork | 00:32:15 |
| 2 | B. | Quinn | M | Waterford | 00:32:24 |
| 3 | R. | Costello | M | Limerick | 00:32:31 |
| 4 | D. | McDaid | M | Donegal | |
| 5 | J. | Fallon | M | Galway | 00:32:57 |
| 6 | T. | O'Leary | M | Cork | 00:33:06 |
| 7 | C. | Boyle | M | Carlow | 00:33:13 |
| 8 | P. | McCarthy | M | Limerick | 00:33:21 |
| 9 | L. | O'Brien | M | Cork | 00:33:24 |
| 10 | J. | Fitzgerald | M | Tipp | 00:33:26 |
| 11 | G. | Deegan | M | Waterford | 00:33:30 |
| 12 | P. | Maher | M | Tipp | 00:33:48 |
| 13 | G. | O'Reilly | M | Galway | 00:33:49 |
| 14 | G. | Ryan | M | Galway | 00:33:51 |
| 15 | M. | Kelly | M | Dublin | 00:34:01 |
| 16 | P. | Hearty | M | Donegal | 00:34:02 |
| 17 | M. | Casey | M | Cork | 00:34:02 |
| 18 | G. | McGrath | M | Dublin | 00:34:03 |
| 19 | J. | Griffin | M | Kerry | 00:34:07 |
| 20 | T. | Finn | M | Tipp | 00:34:08 |
| 21 | T. | Payne | M | Carlow | |
| 22 | A. | Conroy | M | Laois | |
| 23 | C. | O'Riordan | M | Cork | |
| 24 | J. | J Doyle | M | Wexford | |
| 25 | M. | Kelleher | M | Cork | |
| 26 | M. | Cussen | M | Clare | |
| 27 | M. | Flannelly | M | Wexford | |
| 28 | S. | Murphy | M | Kilkenny | |
| 29 | P. | Cassidy | M | Donore Hrs | |
| 30 | D. | McCarthy | M | Cork | |
| 31 | T. | Ryan | M | Waterford | |
| 32 | J. | Scanlon | M | Limerick | |
| 33 | F. | Daly | M | Galway | |
| 34 | M. | Gleeson | M | Tipp | |
| 35 | M. | Harte | M | W/Meath | |
| 36 | P. | Heffernan | M | Tipp | |
| 37 | D. | O'Mahony | M | Cork | |
| 38 | L. | Dunne | M | Offaly | |
| 39 | D. | Redmond | M | Dublin | |
| 40 | J. | Daly | M | Tipp | |
| 41 | T. | Moloney | M | Tipp | |
| 42 | K. | Gill | M | Donegal | |
| 43 | B. | Downey | M | Kildare | |
| 44 | K. | Walsh | M | Wexford | |
| 45 | C. | Finnegan | M | Dublin | |
| 46 | M. | Connolly | M | Donegal | |
| 47 | D. | McGrath | M | Clare | |
| 48 | S. | Faulkner | M | Wicklow | |
| 49 | S. | O'Donnell | M | Galway | |
| 50 | C. | O'Flaherty | M | Dublin | |
| 51 | P. | Keane | M | Dublin | |
| 52 | M. | McDonald | M | Laois | |
| 53 | M. | McDonnell | M | Limerick | |
| 54 | S. | Orison | M | Galway | |
| 55 | T. | Bourdee | M | Limerick | |
| 56 | S. | Christie | M | Tipp | |
| 57 | L. | Marley | M | Dublin | |
| 58 | B. | Lacey | M | Kilkenny | |
| 59 | M. | Carroll | M | Offaly | |
| 60 | T. | Jordan | M | Wexford | |
| 61 | J. | O'Halloran | M | Tipp | |
| 62 | P. | Markey | M | Dublin | |
| 63 | J. | Moore | M | Wexford | |
| 64 | J. | Brennan | M | Donegal | |
| 65 | D. | Shannon | M | Carlow | |
| 66 | M. | Treacy | M | Dublin | |
| 67 | M. | Glennon | M | W/Meath | |
| 68 | J. | O'Reilly | M | Carlow | |
| 69 | T. | Madden | M | Clare | |
| 70 | L. | McGrath | M | W/Meath | |
| 71 | M. | McHugh | M | Tipp | |
| 72 | M. | Drake | M | Cork | |
| 73 | S. | Hughes | M | Tipp | |
| 74 | D. | O'Riordan | M | Cork | |
| 75 | G. | Kelly | M | Laois | |
| 76 | N. | Martin | M | Donegal | |
| 77 | G. | Redmond | M | Dublin | |
| 78 | B. | Cashin | M | Wexford | |
| 79 | J. | Tobin | M | Tipp | |
| 80 | T. | Duggan | M | Kilkenny | |
| 81 | D. | Grant | M | Waterford | |
| 82 | J. | Gibbons | M | Donegal | |
| 83 | N. | Hallinan | M | Galway | |
| 84 | T. | Wilson | M | Cork | |
| 85 | O. | Stafford | M | Wexford | |
| 86 | J. | Conlon | M | Offaly | |
| 87 | M. | Glennon | M | W/Meath | |
| 88 | J. | Kelly | M | Wicklow | |
| 89 | J. | Sexton | M | Clare | |
| 90 | T. | Murray | M | Waterford | |
| 91 | J. | Toye | M | Donegal | |
| 92 | L. | Nolan | M | Waterford | |
| 93 | L. | Foley | M | Wexford | |
| 94 | J. | Hogan | M | Offaly | |
| 95 | L. | Campion | M | Laois | |
| 96 | M. | Sexton | M | Clare | |
| 97 | L. | Stafford | M | Wexford | |
| 98 | T. | McNamara | M | Clare | |
| 99 | G. | Kavanagh | M | Kilkenny | |
| 100 | A. | O'Loughlin | M | Galway | |
| 101 | L. | Cotter | M | Cork | |
| 102 | N. | Keane | M | Kildare | |
| 103 | P. | Dunne | M | Galway | |
| 104 | D. | Jordan | M | Wexford | |
| 105 | J. | Condon | M | Limerick | |
| 106 | M. | Murphy | M | Waterford | |
| 107 | N. | Stack | M | Kerry | |
| 108 | P. | Keenan | M | W/Meath | |
| 109 | O. | Gallagher | M | W/Meath | |
| 110 | D. | Bonnar | M | Donegal | |
| 111 | F. | Culligan | M | Clare | |
| 112 | D. | Butler | M | Kilkenny | |
| 113 | S. | Griffin | M | Kerry | |
| 114 | D. | Dempsey | M | Wicklow | |
| 115 | R. | Mullins | M | Laois | |
| 116 | J. | Martin | M | Offaly | |
| 117 | E. | McMenamin | M | Donegal | |
| 118 | S. | Crehan | M | Galway | |
| 119 | P. | Hannon | M | Galway | |
| 120 | B. | Wright | M | Wexford | |
| 121 | P. | J Murphy | M | Carlow | |
| 122 | D. | Byrne | M | Wicklow | |
| 123 | P. | Hanratty | M | Kildare | |
| 124 | J. | J Murphy | M | Carlow | |
| 125 | D. | Whelan | M | Laois | |
| 126 | G. | Cantwell | M | Waterford | |
| 127 | B. | Doyle | M | Kildare | |
| 128 | J. | Feery | M | Offaly | |
| 129 | J. | Nudds | M | Wicklow | |
| 130 | D. | O'Shea | M | Kerry | |
| 131 | E. | Reck | M | Wexford | |
| 132 | P. | Delaney | M | Laois | |
| 133 | W. | M Tiernan | M | Kilkenny | |
| 134 | J. | Kavanagh | M | Wicklow | |
| 135 | J. | Fahy | M | Galway | |
| 136 | P. | Collins | M | W/Meath | |
| 137 | D. | Glynn | M | Offaly | |
| 138 | T. | Foley | M | Waterford | |
| 139 | P. | Walsh | M | Waterford | |
| 140 | P. | McCreery | M | Kildare | |
| 141 | M. | Lynch | M | W/Meath | |
| 142 | L. | Griffin | M | Kerry: | |
| 143 | P. | Halley | M | Waterford | |
| 144 | J. | Fitzsimons | M | Kildare | |
| 145 | C. | Murray | M | Kerry | |
| 146 | J. | Geraghty | M | W/Meath | |
| 147 | D. | Young | M | Kilkenny | |
| 148 | D. | Kenny | M | Kerry | |
| 149 | PJ | Blanche | M | Carlow | |
| 150 | M. | McCannon | M | Kerry |
| Pos | County | Scorers | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cork | 1, 6, 9, 17, 23, 25 | 81 |
| 2 | Tipperary | 10, 12, 20, 34, 36, 40 | 152 |
| 3 | Galway | 5, 13, 14, 33, 49, 54 | 168 |
| 4 | Dublin | 15, 18, 39, 45, 50, 51 | 218 |
| 5 | Donegal | 4, 16, 42, 46, 64, 76 | 248 |
| 6 | Limerick | 3, 8, 32, 53, 55, 105 | 256 |
| 7 | Wexford | 24, 27, 44, 60, 63, 78 | 296 |
| 8 | Waterford | 2, 11, 31, 81, 87, 90 | 302 |
| 9 | Carlow | 7, 21, 65, 68, 121, 124 | 406 |
| 10 | Clare | 26, 47, 69, 89, 96, 96 | 425 |
| 11 | Laois | 22, 52, 75, 95, 115, 125 | 484 |
| 12 | Kilkenny | 28, 58, 80, 99, 112, 133 | 510 |
| 13 | Offaly | 38, 59, 86, 94, 116, 128 | 521 |
| 14 | Westmeath | 35, 67, 70, 108, 109, 136 | 525 |
| 15 | Kerry | 19, 107, 113, 130, 142, 145 | 656 |
| 16 | Kildare | 43, 102, 123, 127, 140, 144 | 679 |
| Grade B | |||
| Pos | County | Scorers | Pts |
| 1 | Carlow | ||
| 2 | Clare | ||
| 3 | Kilkenny | ||
| Grade C | |||
| Pos | County | Scorers | Pts |
| 1 | Wicklow | ||
| 2 | Kildare | ||
Valerie O'Mahony
It is difficult to think that Valerie O’Mahoney is still only 24 years of age. As long as I have been actively involved in the sport, stretching back to 1970, Valerie has been competing.
Top four (L to R) Greta Hickey (4th), Mary Friel (3rd), Valerie O'Mahony (1st) and Ann Keenan (2nd)
She is an inspiration to all with her dedication and her loyalty to her club, Togher, during all those years when things were not going as well as she might have liked, with difficult work hours and a recurring viral infection. But it was all worth while in Waterford as she bided her time with the calculation of a veteran, before going on, during the last lap, to fashion a meritorious victory over an equally dedicated Ann Keenan, breaking the monopoly of the DCH girls.
Striving for supremecy in the ladies race
Dublin once again easily retained their team title but they can expect a much stiffer challenge from Cork in the years to come if the likes of Sonia O’Sullivan, Carmel McCarthy, Anita Philpott and company realise their full potential.
| Pos | Forename | Surname | Cat | County | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V. | O'Mahony | F | Cork | 00:19:35 |
| 2 | A. | Keenan | F | Laois | 00:19:40 |
| 3 | M. | Friel | F | Donegal | 00:19:45 |
| 4 | G. | Hickey | F | DCH | 00:19:56 |
| 5 | A. | Hilliard | F | Dublin | 00:20:01 |
| 6 | M. | Donohoe | F | Dublin | 00:20:02 |
| 7 | C. | Hourihan | F | Cork | 00:20:07 |
| 8 | U. | Noctor | F | Dublin | 00:20:11 |
| 9 | C. | Kennedy | F | Galway | 00:20:18 |
| 10 | C. | Rooney | F | Dublin | 00:20:37 |
| 11 | A. | Browne | F | Dublin | |
| 12 | A. | McAleenan | F | Dublin | |
| 13 | P. | Griffin | F | Leitrim | |
| 14 | A. | Archibold | F | Dublin | |
| 15 | F. | Morrish | F | Cork | |
| 16 | A. | Murphy | F | Cork | |
| 17 | M. | Lyons | F | Cork | |
| 18 | R. | Boyle | F | Donegal | |
| 19 | C. | Nolan | F | Galway | |
| 20 | A. | Gorman | F | Offaly | |
| 21 | B. | McCabe | F | Westmeath | |
| 22 | L | McCormack | F | Donegal | |
| 23 | M. | Gallagher | F | Westmeath | |
| 24 | P. | Campbell | F | Mayo | |
| 25 | M. | Logan | F | Limerick | |
| 26 | J. | Galvin | F | Clare | |
| 27 | N. | Herron | F | Donegal | |
| 28 | J. | Campbell | F | Mayo | |
| 29 | S. | McGranaghan | F | Donegal: | |
| 30 | J. | Hegarty | F | Kerry | |
| 31 | J. | Hough | F | Cork | |
| 32 | N. | Martin | F | Donegal | |
| 33 | M. | Doyle | F | Wexford | |
| 34 | G. | Butler | F | Westmeath | |
| 35 | M. | Domey | F | Tipperary | |
| 36 | P. | Delaney | F | Cork | |
| 37 | M. | O'Keeffe | F | Kilkenny | |
| 38 | M. | Mclnerney | F | Cork | |
| 39 | P. | Williams | F | Kilkenny | |
| 40 | A. | Ryan | F | Tipperary | |
| 41 | B. | Ruane | F | Mayo | |
| 42 | M. | Whelehan | F | Westmeath | |
| 43 | E. | Kenny | F | Leitrim | |
| 44 | A. | Taylor | F | Kilkenny | |
| 45 | P. | Reilly | F | Leitrim | |
| 46 | C. | Connors | F | Waterford | |
| 47 | D. | Barrett | F | Limerick | |
| 48 | L. | Caulfield | F | Waterford | |
| 49 | . | Rossiter | F | Wexford | |
| 50 | T. | Stafford | F | Wexford | |
| 51 | E. | McMahon | F | Clare | |
| 52 | A. | McHugh | F | Galway | |
| 53 | M. | Farrell | F | Kilkenny | |
| 54 | M. | Furlong | F | Wexford | |
| 55 | N. | Ni Mhuiri | F | Galway | |
| 56 | C. | Hennessy | F | Kilkenny | |
| 57 | M. | Kinsella | F | Kilkenny | |
| 58 | R. | Carney | F | Mayo | |
| 59 | M. | Quinn | F | Leitrim | |
| 60 | V. | McMahon | F | Offaly | |
| 61 | M. | Keane | F | Galway | |
| 62 | M. | Doheny | F | Kilkenny | |
| 63 | M. | Frayne | F | Wexford | |
| 64 | L. | Gleeson | F | Waterford | |
| 65 | N. | Morgan | F | Clare | |
| 66 | N. | Hennessy | F | Kilkenny | |
| 67 | B. | O'Neill | F | Kilkenny | |
| 68 | M. | Lonergan | F | Limerick | |
| 69 | E. | Kerrigan | F | Tipperary | |
| 70 | M. | Scanlon | F | Wexford | |
| 71 | A. | Kearns | F | Limerick | |
| 72 | B. | Fitzpatrick | F | Waterford | |
| 73 | M. | O'Dwyer | F | Tipperary | |
| 74 | T. | O'Shea | F | Waterford | |
| 75 | M. | Roche | F | Waterford | |
| 76 | A. | Stanley | F | Galway | |
| 77 | D. | Kelly | F | Galway | |
| 78 | S. | Burke | F | Westmeath | |
| 79 | R. | Bolton | F | Laois | |
| 80 | J. | Donohue | F | Westmeath |
| Pos | County | Scorers | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dublin | 5, 6, 8, 10 | 29 |
| 2 | Cork | 1, 7,15, 16 | 39 |
| 3 | Donegal | 3, 18, 22, 27 | 70 |
| 4 | Westmeath | 21, 23, 34, 42 | 120 |
| 5 | Galway | 9, 19, 52, 55 | 135 |
| 6 | Mayo | 24, 28, 41, 58 | 151 |
| 7 | Wexford | 33, 49, 50, 54 | 186 |
| 8 | Limerick | 25, 47, 68, 71 | 211 |
| 9 | Tipperary | 35, 40, 69, 73 | 217 |
| B Grade | |||
| Pos | County | Scorers | Pts |
| 1 | Leitrim | 13, 43, 45, 59 | 160 |
| 2 | Kilkenny | 37, 39, 44, 53 | 173 |
| 3 | Waterford | 46, 48, 64, 72 | 230 |
John Downes
John Downes, another athlete who had a virus problem last year, seems to be back on the right track again and looked to have plenty in reserve over Stephen Judge, but the subsequent showing of both, in their respective Regional Championships, must have given hope to others, and we should see a cracking race for the Inter-Club title on February 23 at Santry.
Dublin were the masters of Cork in the county contest.
Juniors (left to right): John Downes, Limerick: S. Judge, Dublin: S. O'Loan, Dublin: S. Gibbons, Cork; P. McCreevy, Dublin; J. Connelly, Galway; J. Kearney, Cork; J. Fleming, Kerry
| Pos | Forename | Surname | Cat | County | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John | Downes | MJ | Limerick | 00:25:19 |
| 2 | S. | Judge | MJ | Dublin | 00:25:25 |
| 3 | S. | O'Loan | MJ | Dublin | 00:25:35 |
| 4 | S. | Gibbons | MJ | Cork | 00:25:46 |
| 5 | P. | McCreevy | MJ | Dublin | 00:25:49 |
| 6 | J. | Connelly | MJ | Galway | 00:26:01 |
| 7 | J. | Kearney | MJ | Cork | 00:26:04 |
| 8 | J. | Fleming | MJ | Kerry | 00:26:05 |
| 9 | K. | O'Donnell | MJ | Donegal | 00:26:13 |
| 10 | J. | Aspel | MJ | Cork | 00:26:14 |
| 11 | M. | Shinnors | MJ | Limerick | |
| 12 | E. | Egan | MJ | Dublin | |
| 13 | J. | McCormack | MJ | Laois | |
| 14 | M. | Ryan | MJ | Offaly | |
| 15 | D. | Wade | MJ | Meath | |
| 16 | H. | Downes | MJ | Limerick | |
| 17 | J. | Delaney | MJ | Cork | |
| 18 | A. | Larkin | MJ | Dublin | |
| 19 | D. | Slater | MJ | Tipperary | |
| 20 | G. | Sheehan | MJ | Cork | |
| 21 | J. | Moloney | MJ | Limerick | |
| 22 | P. | Flynn | MJ | Dublin | |
| 23 | I. | Mullen | MJ | Westmeath | |
| 24 | J. | Doyle | MJ | Offaly | |
| 25 | D. | Hennigan | MJ | Dublin | |
| 26 | J. | Higgins | MJ | Donegal | |
| 27 | R. | Collins | MJ | Cork | |
| 28 | C. | Finnerty | MJ | Westmeath | |
| 29 | S. | Murphy | MJ | Limerick | |
| 30 | G. | Doyle | MJ | Offaly | |
| 31 | M. | Nugent | MJ | Westmeath | |
| 32 | D. | Wilson | MJ | Donegal | |
| 23 | F. | Fitzpatrick | MJ | Galway | |
| 34 | N. | Burke | MJ | Galway | |
| 35 | M. | Kiernan | MJ | Westmeath | |
| 36 | T. | Tierney | MJ | Waterford | |
| 37 | S. | Byrne | MJ | Kilkenny | |
| 38 | J. | Keavey | MJ | Laois | |
| 39 | D. | Gilbert | MJ | Cork | |
| 40 | S. | Hallissey | MJ | Dublin | |
| 41 | D. | Burke | MJ | Westmeath | |
| 42 | M. | Boland | MJ | Limerick: | |
| 43 | J. | O'Callaghan | MJ | Cork | |
| 44 | S. | Mohan | MJ | Cork | |
| 45 | J. | Harper | MJ | Cork | |
| 46 | N. | Byrne | MJ | Dublin | |
| 47 | T. | Palmer | MJ | Cork: | |
| 48 | D. | Cotter | MJ | Kerry | |
| 49 | M. | O'Donohue | MJ | Tipperary | |
| 50 | D. | O'Donnell | MJ | Donegal | |
| 51 | J. | Daly | MJ | Cork | |
| 52 | S. | Hynes | MJ | Limerick | |
| 54 | S. | Kennedy | MJ | Kilkenny | |
| 55 | J. | Donahy | MJ | Donegal | |
| 56 | M. | Bonner | MJ | Waterford | |
| 58 | J. | J Fleming | MJ | Kerry | |
| 59 | L. | O'Dwyer | MJ | Tipperary | |
| 60 | M. | Joyce | MJ | Galway | |
| 61 | E. | Halley | MJ | Waterford | |
| 62 | P. | Beere | MJ | Laois | |
| 63 | C. | Goode | MJ | Galway | |
| 64 | A. | Withers | MJ | Tipperary | |
| 65 | M. | Breen | MJ | Tipperary | |
| 66 | P. | Condon | MJ | Limerick | |
| 67 | O. | O'Neill | MJ | Westmeath | |
| 68 | D. | Purcell | MJ | Kilkenny: | |
| 69 | P. | Whyte | MJ | Galway | |
| 70 | T. | Talbot | MJ | Limerick | |
| 71 | I. | Conroy | MJ | Laois | |
| 72 | J. | Hickey | MJ | Tipperary | |
| 73 | D. | Evans | MJ | Waterford | |
| 74 | R. | Lanigan | MJ | Galway: | |
| 75 | B. | Doyle | MJ | Waterford | |
| 76 | D. | O'Neill | MJ | Laois | |
| 77 | D. | Hennessy | MJ | Waterford: | |
| 78 | D. | Hennelly | MJ | Galway | |
| 79 | K. | Nolan | MJ | Laois | |
| 80 | J. | Lyons | MJ | Limerick | |
| 81 | F. | O'Bearra | MJ | Galway | |
| 82 | G. | O'Donohue | MJ | Westmeath | |
| 83 | P. | Fennessy | MJ | Limerick | |
| 84 | C. | Tolland | MJ | Limerick | |
| 85 | El | Baldwin | MJ | Laois | |
| 86 | F. | Lynam | MJ | Westmeath | |
| 87 | R. | Fleming | MJ | Kilkenny | |
| 88 | J. | Hyland | MJ | Westmeath |
| Pos | County | Scorers | Pts |
| 1 | Dublin | 2, 3, 5, 12, 18, 22 | 62 |
| 2 | Cork | 4, 7 10, 17, 20, 27 | 85 |
| 3 | Limerick | 1, 11, 16, 21, 20, 42 | 120 |
| 4 | Westmeath | 23, 28, 31, 35, 41, 67 | 225 |
| 5 | Donegal | 9, 26, 32, 50, 55, 56 | 228 |
| 6 | Galway | 6, 33, 34, 60, 63, 69 | 265 |
| 7 | Tipperary | 19, 49, 59, 64, 65 | 328 |
| 8 | Laois | 13, 38, 62, 71, 76, 79 | 339 |
| 9 | Waterford | 36, 57, 61, 73, 75, 77 | 379 |
| Incompletes | |||
| Pos | County | Scorers | Pts |
| Meath | |||
| Kerry | |||
| Offaly | |||
| Kilkenny | |||
| Grade B Winners | |||
| Pos | County | Scorers | Pts |
| 1 | Westmeath | ||
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Looking Back - 25 Years of BLE in Cork
Pulford, Cheshire, England
Sunday April 25th 2021
Note: Each lap is approx. 3.7 miles long, so splits will not be the more regular 5k, 10k, 15k, etc
This morning, at 9am, the Cheshire Elite Marathon takes place in Pulford, Cheshire, England. Originally planned for Wrexham, Wales, it was transferred to Pulford, Cheshire, England, due to ongoing Covid restrictions in Wales.
Several Elite Irish athletes are aiming for Olympic Marathon Qualification standards of 2:11:30 (Men) and 2:29:30 (Women).
Stephen Scullion, Kevin Seaward and Paul Pollock have already run Qualifying times, so Gary O'Hanlon, Mick Clohisey and Sean Hehir must improve on their performances if they are to stand a chance of gaining one of the three coveted places.
With only one place already 'booked', by Fionnuala McCormack, who ran 2:26:47, in Chicago, in 2019, there is slightly less at stake for the Irish women elite grouping of Ann-Marie McGlynn, Breege Connolly, Fionnuala Ross, and Cork club members Aoife Cooke (Eagle AC) and Dylan Hassett (Leevale AC). Each of this quintet are vieing for one of the two remaining places, with the main thrust likely to come from Cooke, Hassett and McGlynn.
With almost perfect weather conditions forecast, it would be great to see these women meet the qualifying standard. Based on previous performances, there is little between the main trio and, barring the unexpected, we are likely to see all three pretty much on-target until approx. 35k, when 'the real race' is likely to start.
Split, Croatia
May 8th - 9th 2021
Nicola Tuthill, Bandon AC, Throwing to win National Senior Women's Hammer Championship 2020
Photo: Sam Barnes / Sportsfile 1919555
Nicola Tuthill, Bandon AC, is Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for September 2020
Nicola Tuthill, Bandon AC's National Senior Women's Hammer Champion, is among a strong Athletics Ireland team of 8 athletes selected for the European Throwing Cup scheduled for Split, Croatia on May 8th & 9th. Nicola will compete in the Under 23 Women's Hammer on the team of four Under 23's and four Senior Athletes who will compete across Discus, Hammer, Javelin and Shot Put
| Senior | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete | Event | Club | Coach |
| Colin Quirke | Men's Discus | Crusaders AC | None |
| Dempsey McGuigan | Man's Hammer | Finn Valley AC | Andy Frost |
| Stephen Rice | Men's Javelin | Clonliffe Harriers AC | |
| Michaela Walsh | Women's Shot Put | Swinford AC | Michael Heneghan |
| Under 23 | |||
| Athlete | Event | Club | Coach |
| Sean Mockler | Men's Hammer | Moycarkey Coolcroo AC | Brian Akers |
| Casey Mulvey | Women's Shot Put | Innyvale AC | Dave Sweeney / Des Mulvey |
| Niamh Fogarty | Women's Discus | Raheny Shamrocks AC | Peter Collins |
| Nicola Tuthill | Women's Hammer | Bandon AC | Killian Barry / Kevin Warner / Roland Korom |
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