Portland Games High-Performance Festival
Portland, Oregon, USA
Sunday June 9th 2019
Portland Games - High-Performance Meet
Last weekend, Fearghal Curtin, Arizona State and Youghal AC, stepped down in distance, from his usual 5,000m, to run the 1,500m, at the Portland Games. Running in Heat 2 of the 1,500m at the High Performance Portland Games Meet, Fearghal took a huge 4 seconds plus off his previous 3:47 best for the distance.
Fearghal Curtin Crosses the Finish Line at Portland Games 1,500m 2019
Fearghal's 3:42.80 sets several markers: It ranks as the 7th fastest time in Arizona State history, and, as yet unconfirmed, places him third on the Irish Under 23 rankings. It is also inside the European Under-23 Qualifying Times. Additionally it places him 50th on the All-Time Irish men's 1,500m standings
Fearghal's performance is all the more impressive when one considers that the reason he dropped in distance, from the 5,000m, was that he had missed a big chunk of training, being laid-low, for over a week, with a stomach bug!
Fearghal finished second, in Heat 2, behind Patrick Joseph, 3:40.88, to finish 9th overall in the aggregated 1,500m standings. Heat 1 was won by Craig Engels, of the Nike Orgon Project, in 3:35.32, with 5 athletes running under 3:40.
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Tullamore, 29th June 2019
The All Ireland Relays for Under 12 and Under 13 Boys & Girls will be held on 29th June 2019 in Tullamore, along with the Under 9-11 team games, and some of the Under 12-13 individual events.
The closing date for entry is Wednesday 19th June
Qualification for the All-Ireland Relays was at County Relay Day.
Clubs whose Under 12 and 13 relay teams placed in the top 3 in the County Relay championships should notify the Competition Secretary Mary Meagher at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ASAP if your teams intend on travelling.
The Competition Secretary must verify qualifiers, and is waiting on National to confirm whether county or individual clubs enter teams for the event.
Registered Cork Athletics Races & Events for Week Ending Sunday June 9th 2019
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| Monday June 3rd,12:30pm, Ballinaspittle - Courcey AC's Open Sports |
Saturday June 8th, 11am, Doneraile - Doneraile 10k |
Sunday June 9th, 2pm, Meelin - Twomey Remorial 6k |
w/e Sun June 9th - Courcey AC's Open Sports, with the Doneraile 10k and Twomey Remorial 6k Road Races, while, Provincially, we have the Munster U-12 to U-19 T&F Championships - Day 1, and the Munster Senior Under-23 & Masters T&F Championships
Cork Athletics Race Calendar
Comprehensive Calendar of Registered Athletics Ireland events in Cork
Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - April 2014 - May 2016 (on Old Cork Athletics website)
Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - May 2016 to date
Cork Events This Week
Monday June 3rd, 12:30pm, Ballinaspittle - Courcey's Open Sports
Saturday June 8th, 11am, Doneraile - Doneraile 10k
Sunday June 9th, 2pm, Meelin - Twomey Remorial 6k
Saturday June 8th, 11am, Templemore, Co Tipperary - Munster U-12 to U-19 T&F Championships - Day 1
Sunday June 9th, 11am, Templemore, Co Tipperary - Munster Senior Under-23 & Masters T&F Championships
Thursday June 6th, Rome - Diamond League 2018 - Rome
Online Registrations
The Following Upcoming Races currently have Online Entry or Online Registration open:
If your event is missing, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Cork City Marathon, Sunday 2nd June
Coolagown 5k, Thursday 13th June
Pre-Registrations are being taken until Wednesday (12th) night - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with name, club and date of birth, then pay on the night
Belle of Ballincollig 5k, Thursday 13th June
Donoughmore 7 Mile, Thursday 20th June
Willie Neenan Memorial 5, Friday 28th June
Coachford 5 Mile, Thursday July 11th
Charleville Half-Marathon, Sunday 15th September
Echo Women's Mini-Marathon, Sunday 22nd September
Thomas Kent 10k, Sunday 10th November
Dr. Jason Van der Velde, Cork City Marathon's Medical Director speaking to some of the Marathon Medical Volunteers before the 2018 Marathon
Some of the St. John's Ambulance, Red Cross, Order of Malta and Civil Defence Volunteers, after the 2019 Marathon Medical briefing, on Wednesday May 29th
Weather Disclaimer - DON'T Panic!
So...It's the final countdown! ...Little over 12 hours to go!!
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| Weather at 6am Sunday | Weather at 9am Sunday | Weather at 12 noon Sunday |
Weather Update 7pm Saturday 1st June
Looking good now! Rain willhit Cork City shortly..probably before 8pm. It should clear by 3am, and remain fine for most people. It might be slightly damp from the early afternoon onwards. Wind is expected to be quite strong, starting around 17kph, and increasing to 23kph by mid-day, but gusting up to 40kph. Temperature is expected to be in the range of 14C to 16C, but will feel slightly cooler due to wind chill. Remember, however, that wind behind you will tend to make it appear warmer..and colder went you have the cooling effect on your face. Humidity will also be a consideration. Starting at around 90%, it should drop to 75% by noon. UV Index is likely to be around 5 during the Marathon...Wear sunblock!
Weather Update 8pm Friday 31st May
Weather Outlook, at 20:00 Friday May 31st
The last weather update here will be around 8pm tomorrow evening (maybe a bit earlier...There a football match on ...YNWA!!). There won't be an update on Sunday morning....LOOK OUT THE WINDOW!!!)
As of now, the Low Pressure system off the west coast is being kind to the Marathon and is heading off up towards the Faroe Islands...or somewhere other than Cork! So, for Sunday morning, the overnight rain should have cleared by 6am. Temperatures of 12 - 16C are expected, though it will remain humid, particularly after the rain. The main threat will be from the wind. The isobars are quite spaced in the Cork area, however wind speeds of 10kph are expected, possibly with gusts of 40kph! If you are faced with a headwind, get shelter behind someone...and take turns at the front.
Next & Final update: Saturday evening
Weather Update 8pm Thursday 30th May
Weather Outlook, at 20:00 Thursday May 30th
Another 24 hours gone - only 3 more sleeps! - and the weather has changed slightly again. It looks like there will be heavy rain overnight, clearing around 6am. Temperatures of 10C to 15C look to be on the cards now....and winds are slackening, as can be seen from the spread of the pressure isobars. Thankfully that ominous Low Pressure system seems to be heading further west and north. Tomorrow evening, some 36 hours out, things should be pretty predictable (famous last words!), so we'll see how the next update pans out.
Weather Update 8pm Wednesday 29th May
Weather Outlook, at 20:00 Wednesday May 29th
It's just 24 Hours since the previous outlook (below) and there has been a significant change for the better. It's still *WAY* too early to say what way things are going to turn out. Met Eireann is saying that "the weather is going to be variable, right through the Bank Holiday weekend"
The good news is that, as it stands, it looks like the threat of rain may have been reduced, however winds may still be high - it all depends on how and where that Low Pressure System, off the west coast tracks. Right now it appears to be heading northeast, off the west coast and may hit landfall in Donegal, rather than Kerry as appeared to be the case yesterday.
Weather Picture as at 8pm Tuesday - This scenario has been overtaken by the above
Weather Outlook, at 20:00 Tuesday May 28th
It's still too far out to firm up on the weather, but long-term forecasts suggest temperatures in the low to mid-teens by Marathon start time, 8:30am, and staying pretty much that way for the day. It may be wet to begin with, but should improve - Hopefully the wet weather, if it happens at all, will have passed by start time. One of the biggest issues could be wind, with winds of 10 to 11kph on the cards, but gusting 23kph, with max. gusts of 41kph.
If it is windy, get shelter behind others - even being in-line, but several metres behind someone can give you shelter. If you are running with the wind, you may feel warmer - the cooling effect on your face won't be happening, and you may think it a good idea to discard extra layers. HOLD OFF on that until you've turned into the wind, where you'll fee the full cooling effects - You can decide after that whether or not you want to chuck the extras.
The Marathon's Medical Director, Dr. Jason Van der Velde advises that you sip your drinks - do NOT 'Guzzle' every drop of water you can get. Your priority is to maintain a healthy electrolyte balance. Eating or drinking something with some salt in it will help. Crisps are ideal - now there's a novel suggestion, a crisp station every few miles!
On Sports drinks, Dr. Van der Velde said "When you're low on salt, the last thing you want is a low-salt diet"..."Stay away from them!"
After you cross the finish line, Dr. Van der Velde recommends that you continue moving. When you stop suddenly, your body has no time to react - your adreneline is still pumping...but you've stopped, so blood pressure plummets ...and many faint/collapse. This is why the food, medal an water stations always seem so far from the finish line...You're meant to have to walk to reach them!
If you do collapse, or you need to assist someone who has collapsed, raise your/their legs. A common reaction is to sit up, when you really need to get the blood to the head...so sitting up isn't the best in that situation.
If you think you're too experienced to succumb to the heat, read Alex O'Shea's report from his experience, in temperatures of 30C, at last weekend's European 24 Hour Championship. Alex has massive experience, and has the admiration and respect of everyone in the running community, but still suffered.
Dr. Van der Velde was speaking on Wednesday 30th May 2018, at a briefing, in Cork's City Hall, for some of the 100+ medical volunteers who were on duty around the course, and at the finish, on last year.
Listening to Dr. Van der Velde and his colleagues presentations, and the interaction with the medical volunteers, I was struck by their focus on the task in hand. Whether we realise it or not, we rely heavily on these men and women. Most of the time that we notice them, there's little going on, but these guys are on the ball and know their stuff. Their plans are to have an ambulance at any point on the course within 6 minutes.
Help them to help you - take care on Sunday. If you see someone in trouble, flag it up to a steward, or first-aid on the course - they'll be alerted to that person coming along. ...ad do listen to the advice, please.
The weather forecast will be updated on this page every day, until Saturday evening
NB: There is a change to the first Relay Changeover this year. Due to road layout changes at the Tivoli Flyover, the First-Second Leg Changeover wilkl take place at the start of the Tivoli Dual-Carriageway.
In other words, the First Relay Leg is approx. 500m Longer, and the Second Relay Leg is (obviously) 500m shorter. (....Sadly I've got the First Leg!)
John Cashman (103FM) interviews Course Measurer John Quigley
Marathon Advice - Afterwards - The Recovery Phase
Speedwork:
Cut down on intensity and/or volume.
Long Run & Speedwork
Long run two weeks before event: 15 max - EASY!!! pace.
DON'T be tempted to do any last minute long runs or strenuous speedwork in the last two weeks, but particularly in the final week. You CAN'T do too little....but you CAN do too much. The last two weeks are for tapering and building up glycogen stores in the body.
Do too much now and you'll blow your full potential!
Mon/Tues of last week before event: last speed work - light speed session, holding back or 2 miles med/hard but not all out.
Any heavy work in the last 10 days will do vou damage. Its hard to do too little but you can very easily do too much!!
Fluids
For the last 10 days(before the event) or so, get plenty of fluids on board. Drink WATER often, several times a day - more than normal. By Fri/Sat week, you need literally to have to get up during the night to get rid of excess.
Excuse the detail: your aim (no pun intended) is light-straw coloured urine at all times (this is the acid test) [not uric acid <grin>]. If you drink a lot in one go, it will become clear but will return to "normal" after some time (12-24 hours) Proper hydration will keep it clear all the time. Binge drinking water/fluids may flush out the electrolytes from your system, making fatigue and cramp more likely. Drink little and often - allow your system to find its natural equilibrium.
Drink:
Alcohol - will dehydrate you - go easy for the last 4 or 5 days, particularly last 2 days (too little
time to flush system & rehydrate fully).
Soft drinks - too much will deplete your potassium levels.
Apparently even a 2% deficit in hydration levels will have a HUGE detrimental effect on performance. Carbo Depletion/loading;
Depletion - cutting out/down on carbohydrate for 3-4 days - Probably not a good idea - tried it once. Current wisdom is against it.
Carbo Loading
Definitely a good idea. Will be less effective if you don't hydrate AND get plenty of vitamin C on board. For the last 4 days or so get PLENTY of carbohydrates in - substitute carbos for protein.
Protein
Burns dirty. Eat very little protein in last 24 to 36 hours, same goes for high fibre foods, otherwise you will probably need to stop for a (p)it stop in the first 10 miles or so.
Comprehensive Calendar of Registered Athletics Ireland events in Cork
Monday May 27th 2019
Louise Shanahan is Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for April 2019
The award was presented to Louise at a function at the River Lee hotel, on Monday May 27th 2019
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
The Cork City Sports Athletic Person for the month of April is Louise Shanahan (UCC and Leevale AC). On the 13th April at the Irish Universities Championships in Athlone Louise fought off all opposition to claim her first varsity title in her specialist the 800m. Her time in the 800m final was 2:13.76
Photos
Louise Shanahan with Cork City Sports and sponsor representatives: River Lee, 96/103FM and The Echo
19 Photos on Cork Athletics County Board Facebook Album
Louise Shanahan Interviewed by John Walshe & John Quigley
Louise Shanahan Speaking at Award Function
Louise Shanahan speaking at Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month April 2019 Award ceremony from Webmaster - Cork Athletics on Vimeo.
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IFAM -Outdoors / Flanders Cup 2019
Oordegem, Belgium
Saturday May 25th 2019
Bantry AC's Darragh McElhinney continued his outstanding progress when, at the IFAM Outdoor / Flanders Cup Meet, on Oordegem, Belgium, on Saturday May 25th, he ran a Personal Best of 13:54.10, lowering Kevin Mulcaire's record of 14:02.30, set in May 2015. Darragh becomes the first Irish Junior to break 14 minutes outdoors. In yesterday's race, Darragh placed second behind Belgian Mortier Jennen, who won in 13:49.28. Darragh knocked a massive 19 seconds off his previous outdoor 5000m best. It also puts Darragh 70th on the All-Time Irish 5000m standings. Darragh ran 14:11, to set his previous PB, at the same meet, in 2018.
Earlier this year, Guesting at the Connacht Indoor Championships, in AIT Athlone, in February, Darragh set an Irish Indoor 5000m Record, when he took a phenomenal 23.35 seconds off Aaron Hanlon's (Clonliffe Harriers AC) previous record of 14:37.02
Darragh ran in 5000m Race 3, along with several other Irish runners: Michael Power, 14th, 14:04.19; Pierre Murchan, 17th, 14:06.29; Kevin Dooney, 26th, 14:19.66; and Rory Chesser, 30th, 14:39.65
Earlier, in Race 1 of the 5000m, John Travers ran 13:28.86, for fourth place, in the fastest time by an Irishman in the past 8 years. This places Travers 14th on the All-Time Irish 5000m standings.
Togher AC's Liam Harris was another Corkman in action at the meet, running in the 3000m Steeplechase. Liam finished 14th, in 9:09.65
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Registered Cork Athletics Races & Events for Week Ending Sunday June 16th 2019
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| Wednesday June 12th, 19:45pm, Cork - Grant Thornton Corporate Challenge 5k | Thursday June 13th, 20:00pm, Ballincollig - Ballincollig GAA Club-Belle of Ballincollig 5k |
Thursday June 13th, 20:00pm, Coolagown - Coolagown 5k | Friday June 14th, 20:00pm, Ballyanly - Inniscarra 4 |
w/e Sun June 16th - Grant Thornton Corporate Challenge 5k, Belle of Ballincollig 5k, Coolagown 5k and Inniscarra 4, while, Provincially, we have Munster U-12 to U-19 T&F Championships - Day 2 & Day 3
Cork Athletics Race Calendar
Comprehensive Calendar of Registered Athletics Ireland events in Cork
Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - April 2014 - May 2016 (on Old Cork Athletics website)
Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - May 2016 to date
Cork Events This Week
Wednesday June 12th, 19:45pm, Cork - Grant Thornton Corporate Challenge 5k
Thursday June 13th, 20:00pm, Ballincollig - Ballincollig GAA Club-Belle of Ballincollig 5k
Thursday June 13th, 20:00pm, Coolagown - Coolagown 5k
Friday June 14th, 20:00pm, Ballyanly - Inniscarra 4
Saturday June 15th, 11am, Templemore, Co Tipperary - Munster U-12 to U-19 T&F Championships - Day 2
Sunday June 16th, 11am, Templemore, Co Tipperary - Munster U-12 to U-19 T&F Championships - Day 3
Saturday June 15th, 10:00am, Phoenix Park, Dublin - Irish Runner 5 Mile - National 5 Mile Championship
Thursday June 13th, Oslo, Norway - Diamond League 2018 - Bislett Games
Online Registrations
The Following Upcoming Races currently have Online Entry or Online Registration open:
If your event is missing, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Coolagown 5k, Thursday 13th June
Pre-Registrations are being taken until Wednesday (12th) night - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with name, club and date of birth, then pay on the night
Belle of Ballincollig 5k, Thursday 13th June
Donoughmore 7 Mile, Thursday 20th June
Willie Neenan Memorial 5, Friday 28th June
Coachford 5 Mile, Thursday July 11th
Grange Fermoy AC's Bob Burke 4 Mile, Sunday July 28th
East Cork Harbour Marathon, Half-Mar & 10k, Saturday Aug 10th
Charleville Half-Marathon, Sunday 15th September
Echo Women's Mini-Marathon, Sunday 22nd September
Thomas Kent 10k, Sunday 10th November
Leading 28 Clubs by Registration May 31st 2019
May end-of-month registrations for Cork Athletics stand at 7,122. All of Cork Athletics 56 registered clubs now have members registered.
The May figures are 1.05% up on the May 2018 corresponding figure of 7,048, but 1.15% (82) behind the May 2017 figure of 7,204. The corresponding 2016 figure was 6405, while the May 2015 figure was 5,909
Just two clubs clubs now have less than the required minimum of ten (10) registered members to constitute a valid registered club. While this may not appear to be a major issue for them - Club Members may still compete in championships - it does constitute some difficulties, e.g. they may not vote on a County Board matter and, perhaps of more significance to some clubs, they may not apply for Race permits as a registered club (at least until they have at least 10 registered members)
As always, clubs are reminded that new members may 'try out' the club for a few weeks, after which they MUST be registered, or they will NOT be covered by Athletics Ireland insurance
Feb 1: Any athlete, coach, official, or any member acting in any capacity, who remains unregistered is NOT covered by Athletics Irelands insurance, for ANY purpose whatsoever, including training and/or competition.
The Registration facility is open
Any club having difficulties logging into the registration system. If your club is in this position, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 01-8869933
Athletics Ireland are likely to issue the May end-of-month National registration figures later this month. Standing of Cork clubs in the various Top 50 National standings will then be added to this page
Overall Registrations as at May 31st 2019
Next 28 Clubs by Registration May 31st 2019
The May 31st registration total stands at 7,122
Leevale AC remain at the of top the overall listings, followed by Bandon AC, with ten clubs now having over 200 registered members. Twenty eight clubs exceed the 100 mark, with Blarney-Inniscarra AC 'knocking on the door', just 1 shy of the 100 mark.
| Club | Juvenile | Youth | Junior | Master | Senior | Total |
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| Leevale A.C. | 330 | 38 | 15 | 98 | 68 | 549 |
| Bandon A.C. | 355 | 19 | 5 | 78 | 15 | 472 |
| Togher A.C. | 159 | 7 | 4 | 93 | 33 | 296 |
| St. Catherine's A.C. | 168 | 8 | 3 | 83 | 13 | 275 |
| Midleton A.C. | 110 | 10 | 2 | 130 | 10 | 262 |
| West Muskerry A.C. | 178 | 9 | 4 | 58 | 6 | 255 |
| Youghal A.C. | 120 | 8 | 3 | 102 | 14 | 247 |
| North Cork A.C. | 163 | 4 | 3 | 54 | 12 | 236 |
| Mallow A.C. | 0 | 0 | 1 | 208 | 20 | 229 |
| Watergrasshill A.C. | 101 | 1 | 0 | 106 | 20 | 228 |
| Belgooly A.C. | 185 | 7 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 222 |
| St. Nicholas A.C. | 101 | 2 | 2 | 95 | 14 | 214 |
| Ballymore Cobh A.C. | 106 | 1 | 0 | 97 | 8 | 212 |
| Grange/Fermoy A.C. | 72 | 3 | 0 | 109 | 13 | 197 |
| Carrigaline A.C. | 139 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 2 | 195 |
| Ballincollig A.C. | 126 | 5 | 0 | 50 | 6 | 187 |
| Carraig-Na-Bhfear A.C. | 113 | 15 | 6 | 42 | 4 | 180 |
| Eagle A.C. | 0 | 0 | 1 | 146 | 19 | 166 |
| Tracton A.C. | 103 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 3 | 162 |
| Clonakilty Road Runners | 98 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 11 | 148 |
| St. Finbarrs A.C. | 0 | 1 | 1 | 111 | 20 | 133 |
| Riverstick/Kinsale A.C. | 80 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 116 |
| Fanahan Mc Sweeney A.C. | 94 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 112 |
| Liscarroll A.C. | 85 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 108 |
| Doheny A.C. | 93 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 107 |
| Dromahane Road Runners A.C. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 86 | 17 | 105 |
| Ballintotis Fit4Life | 0 | 0 | 1 | 100 | 2 | 103 |
| Courcey A.C. | 85 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 101 |
| Blarney/Inniscara A.C. | 81 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 99 |
| Skibbereen A.C. | 67 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 88 |
| Millstreet A.C. | 48 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 4 | 87 |
| Bridevale A.C. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 15 | 84 |
| Mount Hillary A.C. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 15 | 82 |
| Rosscarbery Steam Runners A.C. | 0 | 2 | 1 | 64 | 12 | 79 |
| Aghada Running Club ARC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 6 | 79 |
| Doneraile A.C. | 0 | 0 | 2 | 61 | 16 | 79 |
| Bweeng Trail Blazers | 0 | 1 | 0 | 66 | 4 | 71 |
| Durrus A.C. | 46 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 70 |
| Bantry A.C. | 18 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 8 | 53 |
| Glanmire A.C. | 35 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 47 |
| Old Abbey A.C. | 31 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 42 |
| Churchtown Road Runners | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 11 | 40 |
| Beara A.C. | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 6 | 37 |
| Buttevant R.C. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 6 | 35 |
| Donoughmore A.C. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 30 |
| East Cork A.C. | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 29 |
| Shandrum A.C. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 29 |
| Duhallow A.C. | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 25 |
| Cork Mental Health A.C. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 23 |
| Carrigtwohill A.C. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 23 |
| Galtee Runners A.C. | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 19 |
| Rising Sun A.C. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Garryvoe A.C. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Cork Track Club | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 10 |
| Fota Island Running Club | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Abbey Striders A.C. | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Total | 3493 | 160 | 71 | 2898 | 500 | 7122 |
Juvenile/Youth Registrations as at May 31st 2019
In January last, a new category, Youth, was introduced to the Registration categories. This group consists of members born in 2001 or 2002.
Juvenile Clubs by Registration May 31st 2019
Bandon AC head the table, followed by Leevale AC, with Belgooly AC and West Muskerry AC in third and fourth spots. Sixteen clubs have 100 or more Juvenile/Youth members.
| Club | Juvenile | Youth | Total |
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| Bandon A.C. | 355 | 19 | 374 |
| Leevale A.C. | 330 | 38 | 368 |
| Belgooly A.C. | 185 | 7 | 192 |
| West Muskerry A.C. | 178 | 9 | 187 |
| St. Catherine's A.C. | 168 | 8 | 176 |
| North Cork A.C. | 163 | 4 | 167 |
| Togher A.C. | 159 | 7 | 166 |
| Carrigaline A.C. | 139 | 0 | 139 |
| Ballincollig A.C. | 126 | 5 | 131 |
| Youghal A.C. | 120 | 8 | 128 |
| Carraig-Na-Bhfear A.C. | 113 | 15 | 128 |
| Midleton A.C. | 110 | 10 | 120 |
| Ballymore Cobh A.C. | 106 | 1 | 107 |
| St. Nicholas A.C. | 101 | 2 | 103 |
| Tracton A.C. | 103 | 0 | 103 |
| Watergrasshill A.C. | 101 | 1 | 102 |
| Clonakilty Road Runners | 98 | 0 | 98 |
| Fanahan Mc Sweeney A.C. | 94 | 2 | 96 |
| Doheny A.C. | 93 | 2 | 95 |
| Liscarroll A.C. | 85 | 1 | 86 |
| Courcey A.C. | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| Riverstick/Kinsale A.C. | 80 | 3 | 83 |
| Blarney/Inniscara A.C. | 81 | 2 | 83 |
| Grange/Fermoy A.C. | 72 | 3 | 75 |
| Skibbereen A.C. | 67 | 2 | 69 |
| Millstreet A.C. | 48 | 2 | 50 |
| Durrus A.C. | 46 | 1 | 47 |
| Glanmire A.C. | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Old Abbey A.C. | 31 | 1 | 32 |
| Bantry A.C. | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Duhallow A.C. | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Dromahane Road Runners A.C. | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Rosscarbery Steam Runners A.C. | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| St. Finbarrs A.C. | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Bweeng Trail Blazers | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Galtee Runners A.C. | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 3493 | 160 | 3653 |
Senior/Masters Registrations as at March 31st 2019
Mallow AC retain their usual position at top the table, followed by Leevale AC, with Eagle AC next, followed by Midleton AC. Thirteen clubs now have over 100 registered adult members, with two more within a registration or two of the 100 mark.
Leading 28 Clubs by Adult Registration May 31st 2019
Next 28 Clubs by Adult Registration May 31st 2019
| Club | Junior | Master | Senior | Total |
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| Mallow A.C. | 1 | 208 | 20 | 229 |
| Leevale A.C. | 15 | 98 | 68 | 181 |
| Eagle A.C. | 1 | 146 | 19 | 166 |
| Midleton A.C. | 2 | 130 | 10 | 142 |
| St. Finbarrs A.C. | 1 | 111 | 20 | 132 |
| Togher A.C. | 4 | 93 | 33 | 130 |
| Watergrasshill A.C. | 0 | 106 | 20 | 126 |
| Grange/Fermoy A.C. | 0 | 109 | 13 | 122 |
| Youghal A.C. | 3 | 102 | 14 | 119 |
| St. Nicholas A.C. | 2 | 95 | 14 | 111 |
| Ballymore Cobh A.C. | 0 | 97 | 8 | 105 |
| Dromahane Road Runners A.C. | 0 | 86 | 17 | 103 |
| Ballintotis Fit4Life | 1 | 100 | 2 | 103 |
| St. Catherine's A.C. | 3 | 83 | 13 | 99 |
| Bandon A.C. | 5 | 78 | 15 | 98 |
| Bridevale A.C. | 0 | 69 | 15 | 84 |
| Mount Hillary A.C. | 0 | 67 | 15 | 82 |
| Aghada Running Club ARC | 0 | 73 | 6 | 79 |
| Doneraile A.C. | 2 | 61 | 16 | 79 |
| Rosscarbery Steam Runners A.C. | 1 | 64 | 12 | 77 |
| Bweeng Trail Blazers | 0 | 66 | 4 | 70 |
| North Cork A.C. | 3 | 54 | 12 | 69 |
| West Muskerry A.C. | 4 | 58 | 6 | 68 |
| Tracton A.C. | 0 | 56 | 3 | 59 |
| Carrigaline A.C. | 0 | 54 | 2 | 56 |
| Ballincollig A.C. | 0 | 50 | 6 | 56 |
| Carraig-Na-Bhfear A.C. | 6 | 42 | 4 | 52 |
| Clonakilty Road Runners | 0 | 39 | 11 | 50 |
| Churchtown Road Runners | 1 | 28 | 11 | 40 |
| Millstreet A.C. | 0 | 33 | 4 | 37 |
| Beara A.C. | 1 | 30 | 6 | 37 |
| Bantry A.C. | 1 | 26 | 8 | 35 |
| Buttevant R.C. | 0 | 29 | 6 | 35 |
| Riverstick/Kinsale A.C. | 0 | 32 | 1 | 33 |
| Belgooly A.C. | 0 | 29 | 1 | 30 |
| Donoughmore A.C. | 0 | 27 | 3 | 30 |
| East Cork A.C. | 1 | 15 | 13 | 29 |
| Shandrum A.C. | 0 | 27 | 2 | 29 |
| Durrus A.C. | 0 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Cork Mental Health A.C. | 0 | 18 | 5 | 23 |
| Carrigtwohill A.C. | 0 | 20 | 3 | 23 |
| Liscarroll A.C. | 2 | 16 | 4 | 22 |
| Duhallow A.C. | 1 | 16 | 5 | 22 |
| Skibbereen A.C. | 1 | 15 | 3 | 19 |
| Galtee Runners A.C. | 0 | 16 | 2 | 18 |
| Rising Sun A.C. | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Fanahan Mc Sweeney A.C. | 0 | 14 | 2 | 16 |
| Courcey A.C. | 0 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| Blarney/Inniscara A.C. | 3 | 12 | 1 | 16 |
| Doheny A.C. | 0 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| Glanmire A.C. | 0 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| Old Abbey A.C. | 0 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Garryvoe A.C. | 0 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Cork Track Club | 2 | 1 | 7 | 10 |
| Fota Island Running Club | 0 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Abbey Striders A.C. | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Total | 71 | 2898 | 500 | 3469 |
Senior athletes are, or should include, the 'Elite' members - this is the age group from which our Provincial, National and International athletes will emerge. The numbers in this age group, from those born before 2000, and aged under 35, continues to be disappointing low, particularly in the early 20's ages. While athletics is not the only sport experiencing this issue, clearly Cork Athletics and Athletics Ireland urgently needs to formulate a strategy to attract and retain athletes in this age range
Largest Clubs by Senior Registrations
With over 200 Masters members, Mallow AC are, by a distance, the largest club in this category. Eagle AC and Midleton AC are next, followed by a 'possee' of clubs in the 90 - 110 range.
Relay Registration ONLY: 4:30pm-7:30pm, Thursday May 30th, Millennium Hall, City Hall, Cork
Marathon, Half-Marathon & Relay: 10am–8pm, Saturday June 1st, Civic Offices, City Hall, Cork
Relay team captains can Register for the Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon Relay this evening, Thursday May 30th, in the Millennium Hall, City Hall, Cork - entrance on Eglinton Street (eastern side of City Hall, adjacent to the multi-storey car-park). This is for the RELAY ONLY. There is no registration for the Half-Marathon or Full Marathon, until Saturday
Don't forget to Download and bring your BARCODE!
You can register for all events; Marathon, Half-Marathon & Relay, between 10am–8pm, on Saturday June 1st, in the Civic Offices, City Hall, Cork (Entrance on Angllesea Street
Kingsville, Texas, USA
May 25th 2019
Stephanie Cotter NCAA Div II 1500m Womens Champion 2019
Stephanie Cotter NCAA Div II 1500m Womens Champion 2019
NCAA Div II 1500m Women's Podium 2019
Results of NCAA Div II Indoor Championships 2019
NCAA Div II Women's 1500m Results 2019
Stephanie Cotter, Adams State University and West Muskerry AC, made it a National Double, at the NCAA Division II Championships, at the University of Texas A&M Javelina Stadium, in Kingsville, Texas, on Saturday, when she added the NCAA Division II National Outdoor 1500m Title to her Indoor Title, which she won last March.
The event was run in testing but typical Texan weather for this time of year: 32 degrees C, with 85% humidity, and a strong headwind down the back straight - not the most comfortable conditions by any stretch of the imagination.
Stephanie battled the whole race, slotting herself into second place, early on. She maintained that spot throughout race, until the very end, when she went to the front final moments of the race, to secure her second national title as a freshman. She crossed the line in 4:36.91. Stephanie beat a class field of quality International athletes, in a tactical race - slow running, but pure Championship racing, as Stephanie out-kicked the field on the home straight, in the last 50m, running 62sec for the last 400m and the last 200m was reported as "lightning speed".
Stephanie helped Adams State to secure 54 points over the three-day meet to bring home the NCAA Div II runner-up trophy.
The 1500m was a good event for Adams State, as they had three All-Americans in the event, including Stephanie. Roisin Flanagan, another Irish woman at Adams State, crossed the line in 4:37.68, placing fourth overall. Early in the race, Roisin was stuck in ninth place, but she was resilient, and she quickly battled up to fourth, to secure a spot on the podium and more points for her college
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Womens 1500m Highlights
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Registered Cork Athletics Races & Events for Week Ending Monday June 3rd 2019
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| Run Jump Throw Workshop - Monday May 27th, 6pm, Leevale HP Centre, Farranlea Road, Cork | Friday May 31st, 7pm, Doneraile Park - Mallow AC's Dan Byrne Memorial 5k |
Sunday June 2nd, 8:30am, Cork - Cork City Marathon, Half-Marathon & Relay |
Monday June 3rd,12:30pm, Ballinaspittle -Courcey AC's Open Sports |
w/e Mon June 3rd - Big event this week is Cork City Marathon, Half-Marathon & Relay, with Dan Byrne Memorial 5k and Courcey AC's Open Sports, while, Nationally, we have the 103rd All-Ireland School's T&F Championships
Cork Athletics Race Calendar
Comprehensive Calendar of Registered Athletics Ireland events in Cork
Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - April 2014 - May 2016 (on Old Cork Athletics website)
Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - May 2016 to date
Cork Events This Week
Monday May 20th, 6pm, Leevale HP Centre, Farranlea Road, Cork - Run Jump Throw Workshop
Friday May 31st, 7pm, Doneraile Park - Mallow AC Dan Byrne Memorial 5k
Sunday June 2nd, 8:30am - Cork City Marathon & Relay and Half-Marathon
Monday June 3rd, 12:30pm, Ballinaspittle - Courcey's Open Sports 2019
Saturday 1st June, Tullamore - 103rd All-Ireland Schools T&F Championships
Wednesday May 30th, Stockholm - Diamond League 2018 - Stockholm
Online Registrations
The Following Upcoming Races currently have Online Entry or Online Registration open:
If your event is missing, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Cork City Marathon, Sunday 2nd June
Coolagown 5k, Thursday 13th June
Pre-Registrations are being taken until Wednesday (12th) night - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with name, club and date of birth, then pay on the night
Belle of Ballincollig 5k, Thursday 13th June
Willie Neenan Memorial 5, Friday 28th June
Coachford 5 Mile, Thursday July 11th
Charleville Half-Marathon, Sunday 15th September
Echo Women's Mini-Marathon, Sunday 22nd September
Thomas Kent 10k, Sunday 10th November
Sunday June 2nd 2019
Apart from all the fine details that go into organising any event, no race can go ahead without two essential elements:
Runners and Stewards
Record numbers have entered for Sunday week's Marathon, Relay and Half-Marathon, however there is still a shortfall in volunteer stewards.
Cork Athletics manages and stewards some 60% of the course, from Mahon/Blackrock to the Finish, including the Victoria Road and Model Farm Road relay changeover stations, and all water-stations and road junctions between Blackrock and the Finish Line.
There has, as always, been a tremendous response from Athletes and their Clubs, nevertheless there is still a shortfall in requirements. If you can spare a few hours on Monday, please contact Pat Walsh, Cork Athletics - contact details below.
"We are very grateful to the very loyal stewards who have helped out at every one of the past ten marathons.
Paddy himself will, as always, be actively managing and stewarding the relaychangeover station at Kenley/Melbourne, on the Model Farm Road.
We need a few more volunteer stewards this Monday, June 1st, to get us over the line"
Please ring or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 0872354836 , if you can help out."
Alternatively, contact Paddy Buckley on 0851480725
If, you haven't yet volunteered, but find, on Sunday, that you can spare time help, either go to the City Hall, early in the morning, or just go to one of the relay changeover stations and make yourself known to the stewards and officials there. Alternatively, make contact with any steward on the course.
Stewarding can be a very rewarding experience, and is a great way to see the event, while, at the same time, giving something back to the sport and the community.
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