Banteer
12 Noon, Tuesday March 17th 2020
Cork Athletics County Road Championships 2020 are organised and hosted by Mt Hillary AC, on behalf of Cork Athletics
Note: Entry Form Updated 2:15pm Tuesday March 10th - email address changed
Closing Date for Entries: 6pm, Saturday March 14th
Form is also Available on Cork Athletics Forms Page, via Main Menu
More details, inc course map and elevation profile on County Road Championship Event Page
As of 8pm Tuesday March 10th, this event, along with all direct Cork Athletics/Athletics Ireland events, is going ahead, as scheduled. Cork Athletics and Athletics Ireland, in common with other governing bodies, are adhering to the advice of the HSE.
Note: Some club organised events, with Athletics Ireland Licences/Permits, both in County Cork, and in other counties, have decided, independently, to cancel or defer their own events.
The page at the above link was posted on Saturday March 7th. HSE is due to issue further advice for mass events later this week. Following the release of this, or any, statement, the above page will be amended to reflect any changes in the advice.
Coronavirus Covid 19 & Athletics Ireland Events
Saturday March 7th 2020
Athletics Ireland: The ONLY advice to be followed will come from HSE
Athletics Ireland HR Manager, Kieron Stout said, on Wednesday, that Athletics Ireland would not be issuing advice or recommendations on the Coronavirus, and that all such advice will come from the HSE. Current HSE advice is that events proceed as normal. That advice is, of course, subject to:
a) Checking the HSE site, at least daily, for updates or changes in the advice
b) Following HSE & WHO advice on Hygiene and Social Distance
c) That there are no specific adverse conditions relating to your event, or people associated with your event
d) Common sense prevails - The trouble with Common Sense is that it is very rare!
HSE Coronavirus Information
HSE Guidelines on Mass Gatherings
HSE Guidance and Advice Resources
The Government has issued separate guidelines for those organising mass events involving groups of more than 5,000 people and those with groups of less than that amount.
The Taoiseach said this afternoon that the Government will not be ordering the cancellation of any events at this stage, including St Patrick's Day events.
Coronavirus Symptoms
Cancelling Events
Yesterday, a government statement said "people should not act unilaterally, including crèche owners, school principals, business owners or event organisers as that causes problems."
So....The current position is that Athletics Ireland events may proceed, but that, due to the coronavirus crisis, event organisers do have additional responsibilities if they go ahead with their events.
While no information on these additional responsibilities have been published, it is likely that will include considerable emphasis on the area of maintaining personal hygiene, maintaining 'social distance', and the provision of additional toilet and handwashing facilities, and ensuring that the highest standards are maintained.
Indoor events present a greater risk of virus transmission, due to the closer proximity of people at the event, while, outdoors, the risk would appear to be less. However at race starts, in particular, athletes are likely to be tightly packed.
Some Suggestions for Race Participants
Practice good Hygiene ...ALWAYS!
If you are ill, or feel ill, please don't come to the event!
If you have been to a Covid-19 hot-spot please do NOT attend
Do NOT share cups or water bottles
If you are a spitter, please swallow instead
Blow your nose using 'Runner's Snort'? Please don't do it!
Avoid close contact with others. Start and finish lines, and queues for refreshments are areas where this is particularly likely.
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Wednesday March 4th, 8pm, CIT Track - Cork Athletics County Board Monthly Meeting |
Friday March 6th, 6pm, Leevale High Performance Centre - Level 1 Coaching Course | Saturday March 7th, 2pm, UCC Farm, Curraheen - Irish Universities Cross-Country Championships | Sunday March 8th, 11:30am, Crosshaven - Crosshaven 5k and 10k |
Sunday March 8th, 1:30pm, Newmarket - Duhallow 10 Mile |
w/e Sun March 8th - County Board Meeting, Level 1 Coaching Course, IUAA Cross-Country Championships, Crosshaven 5k and 10k, Duhallow 10 Mile
See further down page for Direct Registration Links
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 March 4th, 8pm, CIT Track - Cork Athletics County Board Monthly Meeting
Friday March 6th, 6pm, Leevale High Performance Centre - Level 1 Coaching Course
Saturday March 7th, 2pm, UCC Farm, Curraheen - Irish Universities Cross-Country Championships
Sunday March 8th, 11:30am, Crosshaven - Crosshaven 5k and 10k
Sunday March 8th, 1:30pm, Newmarket - Duhallow 10 Mile
Tuesday March 3rd, Nenagh - Munster Schools Indoor Track and Field Championships
Saturday March 7th, Santry, Dublin - Irish Life Health All Ireland Schools' Cross Country Championships
Sunday March 1st, Athlone - Irish Life Health National Masters Indoor Championships
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.
Crosshaven 5k & 10k, Sunday March 8th - SOLD OUT
Duhallow 10 Mile, Sunday March 8th
Sonia O'Sullivan Cobh 10, Sunday April 5th
Locha Lua Half-Marathon, Ballingeary, Saturday, 11th April
Karen Fenton 5k, Ballinora, Sunday April 19th
Dromina 10/10k, Sunday April 19th
Cheetah Run 5k & Juvenile 1 Mile, Thursday May 16th
John Hartnett 10k, Ballyhooly, Fermoy, Sunday May 17th
Cork City Marathon, Half-Marathon & Relay, Sunday May 31st
Doneraile 10k, Saturday June 6th
Cork City 10 Miler, Saturday August 22nd
Friday February 28th 2020
Darragh McElhinney Cork City Sports Athletics Person of the Year 2019
The award was presented to Darragh at a function at the River Lee hotel, on Friday February 28th 2020
The Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month Award is sponsored by 96FM/C103FM, The Evening Echo, The River Lee, Cork Crystal and Leisureworld
Cork City Sports - Awards Archive
Photos
Darragh McElhinney with Cork City Sports and sponsor representatives: River Lee, 96/103FM, Echo, Leisureworld and Cork Crystal
78 Photos on Cork Athletics Facebook Page
Darragh McElhinney Interviewed by Trevor Welch
Kingsley Hotel, Carrigrohane Road, Cork
Friday February 21st 2020
Cork Athletics International Award Medals
The Cork Athletics Annual International Awards presentations took place in the Kingsley Hotel, Carrigrohane Road, Cork, on Friday February 21st 2020. The awards are made to Cork athletes who have represented Ireland in athletics, during the previous twelve months, and have been nominated by their clubs.
Stephen Bradley, West Muskerry AC, who represented Ireland at the European IWASA Games, in the Czech Republic, winning 800m and taking Bronze in the 1500m
Cork Athletics Aspiring Young Athletes 2020
Along with the International Awards, training bursaries are presented to Aspiring Young Athletes, selected on several criteria, including significant athletic achievement, progression and application to their chosen athletic discipline(s).
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Tom Burke was the driving force behind the Grange International Cross-Country. Such was its popularity that, to this day, people ask where the Grange International was held - It was held on the Dublin Road, just outside Fermoy, on the lands of the Coughlan family.
He brought some of the best athletes from across the World to Fermoy; European Champions, World Champions and Olympic Champions. The great Rob De Castela, Craig Virgin, Steve Jones, Henry Rono, Hans Juergen Orthmann, Leon Schots, Danny McDaid , Noel Carroll, John Buckley, Donie Walsh, Eamonn Coughlan, John Treacy, Fanahan McSweeney, and many, many more, including the cream of athletes from across Ireland came to Fermoy.
Tom's vision of the Grange International Cross-Country brought World class athletes, and athletics to a small Cork town. In doing so, Tom was the inspiration for many organisers and administrators. He also provided an International platform for so many athletes around him. The Grange Fermoy International Cross Country may have ceased over 30 years ago, however the legacy of Tom Burke's vision has lasted the test of time.
Dear Tom: I am so happy to hear that you are being honored by the Cork County Athletics Board. It is a much deserved honor! You have contributed so much to the sport of Athletics and especially Cross Country. Without people like you working so hard behind the scenes, the opportunities for young and old alike to compete in high caliber events would never happen. I greatly appreciate your devotion to our beloved sport and the special people who participate in it.
I still fondly remember my competition in your Fermoy International Cross Country Race at County Cork back in January of 1983. It was well organized and had a great competitive field that you had assembled. However, I distinctly remember you telling me on the day before the race that Ireland had economized by selling all their snow plows to England in the year or two before my visit... because it almost never snowed in Ireland any more. Then, much to my amazement, I woke up to 3-6 inches of snow on the ground on race morning!!! It was a snowy and muddy course that afternoon... but still an enjoyable, well organized, and memorable race for me.
I will never forget the warm Irish welcome and hospitality that you and your fellow Cork County organizers provided to me. I only wish I could have won the race for you on the day instead of my 6th place but Leon Schots was a worthy champion that afternoon. But, you made me feel so special that weekend that it will remain one of my favorite international memories in a long career. Thank you, Tom, for all that you have done... and all that you continue to do for runners like myself. Best wishes in the remaining days of your well lived life. Sincerely, Craig
Hi Tom, I have very fond memories of the race in Fermoy and the great line up of international athletes you put together, It kept us on our toes! I am really pleased you are getting recognition for all the hard work and the hospitality shown to the athletes. Wishing you all the best and I’ll raise a pint of Guinness in your honour. Kind regards Mike McLeod
Tom Burke, Tom Burke, Tom Burke I have just heard about your deserved recognition for all the hard work you have done for your world class cross country race (s) down in Fermoy. Although I only did it once, it was a joy to run real XC against the best in the world. The race was a class race, with class competition organized by a class man. Thank you for all you have done for my sport. And bringing a world class event to Fermoy and Ireland
Awards Function Brochure 2020 - PDF File
Cork Athletics International Awards 2016
2012 Awards - scroll down page
Cork's 1968 Women's National Cross-Country Chamionship Winning Team - 22 Photos
Cork's 1968 Men's National Cross-Country Winning Team - 18 Photos
Hall of Fame Inductee - Tom Burke - 20 Photos
International Awards - 27 Photos
Aspiring Athlete Awards - 22 Photos
Opening and address by Paddy Buckley, Chairman, Cork Athletics
Address by Peter Hanlon, Athletics Ireland
Pat Walsh's Tribute to Late Mary Meagher
International Awards Presentations
Presentation of Aspiring Young Athlete Bursaries
Hall of Fame Induction - Tom Burke
NB: This interview contains some 'Colourful' language throughout
Earphone Wearing Jogger Sues in Irish High Court and Loses Case
Friday February 21st 2020
Horse Training on Curragh
Last Friday, Mary Carolan, a Higher Court journalist, reported in an article in last Saturday's Irish Times, that a jogger, as the court called him, had lost a High Court case for damages against The Curragh Racecourse and Curragh Racecourse Hospitality Ltd, along with two horse trainer sisters, following a collision with one, or possibly two, horses on the Curragh.
The judgement has implications for anyone wearing earphones/headphones, whether walking, jogging or running. A Precedent has now been set, and other similar cases are likely to cite this case.
Mr. Justice David Keane said that the plaintiff was "entitled to “every sympathy” for his injuries and the pain he had endured, the court could find no responsibility, and hence, no liability, on the part" of the defendants.
Justice Keane concluded that the proximate cause of the accident, was the plaintiff’s failure “to keep a proper lookout”, together with the use of earphones to listen to music, impeding “if not eliminating” his ability to hear the approach of the racehorses or shouted warnings about their approach.
He said that it was “more than likely” that had the plaintiff been taking reasonable care, either by keeping a proper lookout, or ensuring he could hear the sound of the approaching horses, or the shouted warnings, “he could have avoided the accident by the simple and straightforward expedient of stopping or slowing down”.
While using earphones as a pedestrian or jogger in a public place is not in itself negligent, Justice Keane was satisfied that it did contribute to this accident, as did the plaintiff’s failure to keep a proper lookout.
In his judgment, Mr Justice Keane found the “unusual, if not unprecedented” accident occurred between 120m and 139m from the corner of the palisade fence and that, for several seconds before it, the jockeys of three approaching horses to Mr Turner’s left were shouting warnings at him. Tracey Collins, to his left, was running towards him, waving her arms and shouting a warning.
He could not accept that defendants could and should have averted the accident by erecting a temporary sign or signs when the gallops was in use warning “Look Left For Galloping Horses” or words to that effect.
He noted that the plaintiff had said he did not look to his right or left when jogging on The Curragh plain which meant, if there was a sign, he would not have seen it.
The judge said the dangers inherent in crossing wide open gallops are “directly comparable” to those of visiting precipitous cliffs or the banks of rivers and streams.
As said in the introduction, this case will be used as a legal precedent. It clearly puts the primary responsibility for his/her own safety back on the headphone wearer, as it was “more than likely” that had the plaintiff been taking reasonable care, either by keeping a proper lookout, or ensuring he could hear the sound"
A corollary of this judgement is that a headphone wearer is more likely to be found to be negligent themselves, for the same reasons cited by Justice Keane: it was “more than likely” that had the plaintiff been taking reasonable care, either by keeping a proper lookout, or ensuring he could hear the sound.
You have been warned time and again. Now the High Court has made a far reaching ruling for headphone wearers: You are "more than likely" not taking reasonable care, either by keeping a proper lookout, or ensuring they can hear the sound.
No Headphones is a requirement of most registered races.
Insurance Requirement
The wearing of headphones may have insurance implications for race organisers, and, particularly for those headphone wearers, who run an increased risk of injury to themselves, or cause injury to other race participants.
Inability to hear Race Instructions and/or Warnings
Headphone wearers cannot clearly hear instructions from race organisers, stewards and fellow runners, about hazards, obstructions and incidents on the course
In the interest of safety, both your own and others, please do not wear headphones during a race
Honestly, how frequently are runners who wear earphones outside showing up in ERs? It seems so dangerous. I’ve read the old “just make sure you can still hear outside noises” advice, regarding getting earphones or headphones you can wear while running in an urban area, but that sounds like well-intended hooey. What are doctors seeing?
There’s no question about it: It’s a dangerous practice and doctors have definitely seen an increase in the number of runners who had accidents while wearing headphones, says Dr. William N. Levine, of New York Presbyterian-Columbia Medical Center’s orthopedic department.
A recent study found that injuries among pedestrians wearing headphones tripled between 2004 and 2011, with most accidents occurring in urban areas. This rise correlates with what I’ve seen in patients — I’ve personally noticed a definite increase over the last five years. People in emergency medicine have mentioned that they’ve noticed it, too. Running or walking with headphones is an obvious health risk that’s well known among doctors, just like using cell phones in cars.
As an orthopedic surgeon, I’ve seen many runners who have had their lives completely altered because they were running while wearing headphones. When the accidents aren’t fatal, there can be devastating injuries that leave permanent functional limitations. These horrific injuries can really change their lives.
Given the known danger, I know some politicians are trying to ban headphone use among pedestrians in New York. I’m not sure how you’d really enforce that law, but speaking strictly as a doctor, I can see the logic in trying to minimize this risk in any way possible. In New York City, stepping off the curb can be dangerous in ideal circumstances. When you add something that both distracts you and blunts one of your senses, it’s obviously going to increase that danger significantly.
Most people intuitively know this, so there’s a degree of self-blame among patients. Runners aren’t always forthcoming about the circumstances of an accident; it’s only upon further investigation that you find out they were wearing headphones. This makes it harder to get accurate data on how many accidents involve pedestrians wearing headphones — but again, from the point of view of the medical community, there’s no question that it’s causing far too many of them.
My advice? Don’t do it. I don’t do it. My wife’s a runner, and she doesn’t run outside with headphones. Don’t bike with headphones, either — we see a lot of injuries from that, too. If you really need music to help you get an endorphin high, or you want to listen to an audiobook or podcast while you run, do it on a treadmill. I’d save headphones for indoor workouts.
If you won’t do that, at least consider keeping one ear free while you run. Look at it this way: If you’re doing something that’s arguably for your health, but also significantly increasing your risk of getting killed or seriously injured, at some point your brain’s risk-benefit-analysis alarm should go off and tell you “this isn’t a good idea.” If you’re running with headphones in a crowded urban area with a lot of cross-traffic, like New York, that alarm should be sounding.
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Postponed Until Wednesday March 25th, 7:30pm, CIT - CIT Sports Seminar Series 2019-2020 - #4 Training Loads & Injury in Athletes |
Friday March 13th, 6pm, Leevale High Performance Centre - Level 1 Coaching Course (Closed/Full) |
Sunday March 15th, 11am, Ballinaspittle, Kinsale - Wild Atlantic Run 10k & 7k Road Races 2020 |
w/e Sun March 15th - Level 1 Coaching Course (Closed/Full), Wild Atlantic Run 10k & 7k
See further down page for Direct Registration Links
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
Postponed to Wednesday March 25th, 7:30pm, CIT - CIT Sports Seminar Series 2019-2020 - #4 Training Loads & Injury in Athletes
Friday March 13th, 6pm, Leevale High Performance Centre - Level 1 Coaching Course (Closed/Full)
Sunday March 15th, 11am, Ballinaspittle, Kinsale - Wild Atlantic Run 10k & 7k Races
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.
Mallow 10, Sunday March 22nd - Cancelled
Sonia O'Sullivan Cobh 10, Sunday April 5th
Locha Lua Half-Marathon, Ballingeary, Saturday, 11th April
Ballintotis 4 Mile, Thursday 15th April
Karen Fenton 5k, Ballinora, Sunday April 19th
Dromina 10/10k, Sunday April 19th
Cheetah Run 5k & Juvenile 1 Mile, Thursday May 16th
John Hartnett 10k, Ballyhooly, Fermoy, Sunday May 17th
Cork City Marathon, Half-Marathon & Relay, Sunday May 31st
Doneraile 10k, Saturday June 6th
Cork City 10 Miler, Saturday August 22nd
February end-of-month registrations for Cork Athletics stand at 5,621. This is marginally up, by 97, or 1.75%, from the February 2019 figure of 5,524.
Note: Figures below are slightly down on the final total of 5,621 - Figures below taken on Feb 28th. Athletics Ireland Month-End figures may be different again!
| Club | Juv | Jun | Youth | Master | Senior | Total |
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| Total 2020 | 2634 | 61 | 143 | 2339 | 394 | 5571 |
| Total 2019 | 2659 | 58 | 133 | 2302 | 372 | 5524 |
| Total 2018 | 2610 | 27 | 2094 | 380 | 5084 | |
| Change 2018-20 | 100.92% | 225.93% | 111.70% | 103.68% | 109.58% |
Juvenile/Junior Registrations are up 2.2%, while Adult membership has increased by 16.25% ...But it's early days, with only 65% of the 2019 numbers registered to date.
Fifty four of Cork's fifty six registered clubs registered athletes by February 29th. Two clubs have yet to register a single athlete. One club has less than 10 registered members, and, therefore, club registration is not yet fully valid.
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
Any athlete, coach, official, or any member acting in any capacity, who remains unregistered, after January 31st, is NOT covered by Athletics Irelands insurance, for ANY purpose whatsoever, including training and/or competition.
If your club is having difficulties logging into the registration system, 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 February end-of-month National registration figures in the coming days. Standing of Cork clubs in the various Top 50 National standings will be added to this page
As has been the case for the past few yesrs, Leevale AC and Bandon AC head the table, both clubs exceeding the 400 mark, leading the other clubs by a significant distance, with Midleton AC leading the rest of the clubs. A total of twenty-two clubs have 100 or more members.
| Club | Juvenile | Junior | Youth | Master | Senior | Total |
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| Leevale AC | 230 | 19 | 34 | 103 | 61 | 447 |
| Bandon AC | 328 | 4 | 21 | 56 | 17 | 426 |
| Midleton AC | 125 | 3 | 6 | 134 | 19 | 287 |
| Togher AC | 127 | 2 | 8 | 92 | 25 | 254 |
| St. Catherine's AC | 153 | 4 | 5 | 74 | 9 | 245 |
| North Cork AC | 153 | 2 | 5 | 47 | 12 | 219 |
| Belgooly AC | 172 | 5 | 28 | 1 | 206 | |
| Youghal AC | 100 | 1 | 9 | 82 | 10 | 202 |
| Ballymore Cobh AC | 63 | 2 | 103 | 18 | 186 | |
| Tracton AC | 99 | 74 | 4 | 177 | ||
| Carraig-Na-Bhfear AC | 92 | 8 | 18 | 43 | 5 | 166 |
| Mallow AC | 161 | 4 | 165 | |||
| St. Nicholas AC | 56 | 3 | 90 | 15 | 164 | |
| Grange/Fermoy AC | 65 | 2 | 86 | 6 | 159 | |
| Eagle AC | 112 | 15 | 127 | |||
| West Muskerry AC | 91 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 4 | 126 |
| Ballincollig AC | 71 | 2 | 5 | 40 | 2 | 120 |
| Riverstick/Kinsale AC | 94 | 5 | 16 | 115 | ||
| Watergrasshill AC | 8 | 90 | 14 | 112 | ||
| Courcey AC | 84 | 22 | 1 | 107 | ||
| Liscarroll AC | 80 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 101 |
| St. Finbarrs AC | 81 | 19 | 100 | |||
| Carrigaline AC | 60 | 31 | 91 | |||
| Fanahan Mc Sweeney AC | 75 | 13 | 88 | |||
| Blarney/Inniscara AC | 64 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 83 |
| Aghada Running Club ARC | 65 | 6 | 71 | |||
| Doheny AC | 61 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 71 | |
| Skibbereen AC | 47 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 68 | |
| Ballintotis Fit4Life | 62 | 4 | 66 | |||
| Bridevale AC | 51 | 15 | 66 | |||
| Millstreet AC | 43 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 64 | |
| Mount Hillary AC | 52 | 12 | 64 | |||
| Bweeng Trail Blazers | 60 | 2 | 62 | |||
| Glanmire AC | 53 | 8 | 61 | |||
| Durrus AC | 32 | 4 | 23 | 59 | ||
| Donoughmore AC | 45 | 9 | 54 | |||
| Clonakilty Road Runners | 35 | 12 | 47 | |||
| Doneraile AC | 41 | 4 | 45 | |||
| Beara AC | 27 | 3 | 30 | |||
| The Churchtown Roadrunners AC | 21 | 8 | 29 | |||
| Buttevant R.C. | 23 | 4 | 27 | |||
| Carrigtwohill AC | 21 | 4 | 25 | |||
| East Cork AC | 14 | 10 | 24 | |||
| Duhallow AC | 19 | 4 | 23 | |||
| Cork Mental Health AC | 18 | 3 | 21 | |||
| Galtee Runners AC | 15 | 2 | 17 | |||
| Shandrum AC | 17 | 17 | ||||
| Fota Island Running Club | 15 | 1 | 16 | |||
| Rising Sun AC | 15 | 15 | ||||
| Bantry AC | 6 | 8 | 14 | |||
| Cork Track Club | 1 | 12 | 13 | |||
| Rosscarbery Steam Runners AC | 11 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Old Abbey AC | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 11 | |
| Abbey Striders AC | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Total | 2634 | 61 | 143 | 2339 | 394 | 5571 |
Largest Clubs, by Total Registered Members
Juvenile/Junior Registrations as at February 29th 2019
Bandon AC head the table by a wide margin, followed by Leevale AC, with Belgooly AC in third place.
| Club | Juvenile | Junior | Total |
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| Bandon AC | 328 | 4 | 332 |
| Leevale AC | 230 | 19 | 249 |
| Belgooly AC | 172 | 172 | |
| St. Catherine's AC | 153 | 4 | 157 |
| North Cork AC | 153 | 2 | 155 |
| Togher AC | 127 | 2 | 129 |
| Midleton AC | 125 | 3 | 128 |
| Youghal AC | 100 | 1 | 101 |
| Carraig-Na-Bhfear AC | 92 | 8 | 100 |
| Tracton AC | 99 | 99 | |
| West Muskerry AC | 91 | 5 | 96 |
| Riverstick/Kinsale AC | 94 | 94 | |
| Courcey AC | 84 | 84 | |
| Liscarroll AC | 80 | 2 | 82 |
| Fanahan Mc Sweeney AC | 75 | 75 | |
| Ballincollig AC | 71 | 2 | 73 |
| Blarney/Inniscara AC | 64 | 3 | 67 |
| Ballymore Cobh AC | 63 | 2 | 65 |
| Grange/Fermoy AC | 65 | 65 | |
| Doheny AC | 61 | 61 | |
| Carrigaline AC | 60 | 60 | |
| St. Nicholas AC | 56 | 56 | |
| Glanmire AC | 53 | 53 | |
| Skibbereen AC | 47 | 47 | |
| Millstreet AC | 43 | 1 | 44 |
| Durrus AC | 32 | 32 | |
| Watergrasshill AC | 8 | 8 | |
| Bantry AC | 6 | 6 | |
| Old Abbey AC | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Abbey Striders AC | 2 | 2 | |
| Total | 2634 | 61 | 2695 |
Leading Cork Juvenile Clubs
Youth/Senior/Masters Registrations as at February 29th 2019
Leevale AC top the table, followed by Mallow AC & Midleton AC, with a possee of clubs following them.
Leading Adult Registrations by Club - February 29th 2019
| Club | Youth | Master | Senior | Total |
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| Leevale AC | 34 | 103 | 61 | 198 |
| Mallow AC | 161 | 4 | 165 | |
| Midleton AC | 6 | 134 | 19 | 159 |
| Eagle AC | 112 | 15 | 127 | |
| Togher AC | 8 | 92 | 25 | 125 |
| Ballymore Cobh AC | 103 | 18 | 121 | |
| St. Nicholas AC | 3 | 90 | 15 | 108 |
| Watergrasshill AC | 90 | 14 | 104 | |
| Youghal AC | 9 | 82 | 10 | 101 |
| St. Finbarrs AC | 81 | 19 | 100 | |
| Bandon AC | 21 | 56 | 17 | 94 |
| Grange/Fermoy AC | 2 | 86 | 6 | 94 |
| St. Catherine's AC | 5 | 74 | 9 | 88 |
| Tracton AC | 74 | 4 | 78 | |
| Aghada Running Club ARC | 65 | 6 | 71 | |
| Ballintotis Fit4Life | 62 | 4 | 66 | |
| Bridevale AC | 51 | 15 | 66 | |
| Carraig-Na-Bhfear AC | 18 | 43 | 5 | 66 |
| Mount Hillary AC | 52 | 12 | 64 | |
| North Cork AC | 5 | 47 | 12 | 64 |
| Bweeng Trail Blazers | 60 | 2 | 62 | |
| Donoughmore AC | 45 | 9 | 54 | |
| Ballincollig AC | 5 | 40 | 2 | 47 |
| Clonakilty Road Runners | 35 | 12 | 47 | |
| Doneraile AC | 41 | 4 | 45 | |
| Belgooly AC | 5 | 28 | 1 | 34 |
| Carrigaline AC | 31 | 31 | ||
| Beara AC | 27 | 3 | 30 | |
| West Muskerry AC | 4 | 22 | 4 | 30 |
| The Churchtown Roadrunners AC | 21 | 8 | 29 | |
| Buttevant R.C. | 23 | 4 | 27 | |
| Durrus AC | 4 | 23 | 27 | |
| Carrigtwohill AC | 21 | 4 | 25 | |
| East Cork AC | 14 | 10 | 24 | |
| Courcey AC | 22 | 1 | 23 | |
| Duhallow AC | 19 | 4 | 23 | |
| Cork Mental Health AC | 18 | 3 | 21 | |
| Riverstick/Kinsale AC | 5 | 16 | 21 | |
| Skibbereen AC | 1 | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| Millstreet AC | 17 | 3 | 20 | |
| Liscarroll AC | 4 | 12 | 3 | 19 |
| Galtee Runners AC | 15 | 2 | 17 | |
| Shandrum AC | 17 | 17 | ||
| Blarney/Inniscara AC | 3 | 12 | 1 | 16 |
| Fota Island Running Club | 15 | 1 | 16 | |
| Rising Sun AC | 15 | 15 | ||
| Cork Track Club | 1 | 12 | 13 | |
| Fanahan Mc Sweeney AC | 13 | 13 | ||
| Rosscarbery Steam Runners AC | 11 | 1 | 12 | |
| Doheny AC | 1 | 8 | 1 | 10 |
| Bantry AC | 8 | 8 | ||
| Glanmire AC | 8 | 8 | ||
| Old Abbey AC | 5 | 3 | 8 | |
| Abbey Striders AC | 4 | 4 | ||
| Total | 143 | 2339 | 394 | 2876 |
| Pos | County | Club | Juvenile | Youth | Junior | Senior | Master | Total February 2020 | Total February 2019 | %+/- |
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| 1 | Galway | Galway City Harriers A.C. | 201 | 23 | 16 | 79 | 274 | 593 | 576 | 3% |
| 2 | Dublin | Blackrock (Dublin) A.C. | 329 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 188 | 547 | 487 | 11% |
| 3 | Meath | Dunboyne A.C. | 241 | 14 | 7 | 22 | 245 | 529 | 551 | -4% |
| 4 | Kilkenny | Kilkenny City Harriers A.C. | 298 | 9 | 12 | 26 | 173 | 518 | 444 | 14% |
| 5 | Donegal | Tir Chonaill A.C. | 354 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 112 | 495 | 542 | -9% |
| 6 | Louth | Drogheda and District A.C. | 110 | 28 | 6 | 41 | 289 | 474 | 371 | 22% |
| 7 | Dublin | Dundrum South Dublin A.C. | 233 | 42 | 15 | 58 | 122 | 470 | 519 | -10% |
| 8 | Offaly | Tullamore Harriers A.C. | 183 | 22 | 6 | 24 | 220 | 455 | 451 | 1% |
| 9 | Cork | Leevale A.C. | 231 | 34 | 19 | 61 | 103 | 448 | 422 | 6% |
| 10 | Dublin | Crusaders A.C. | 137 | 17 | 5 | 91 | 197 | 447 | 472 | -6% |
| 11 | Dublin | Lusk A.C. | 225 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 186 | 444 | 399 | 10% |
| 12 | Galway | Craughwell A.C. | 336 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 65 | 444 | 506 | -14% |
| 13 | Monaghan | Carrick Aces A.C. | 236 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 177 | 437 | 319 | 27% |
| 14 | Dublin | Portmarnock A.C. | 202 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 198 | 427 | 423 | 1% |
| 15 | Cork | Bandon A.C. | 328 | 21 | 4 | 17 | 56 | 426 | 402 | 6% |
| 16 | Kildare | Celbridge A.C. | 167 | 18 | 10 | 46 | 169 | 410 | 336 | 18% |
| 17 | Dublin | Raheny Shamrock A.C. | 169 | 16 | 9 | 58 | 157 | 409 | 361 | 12% |
| 18 | Dublin | Donore Harriers | 157 | 13 | 18 | 56 | 154 | 398 | 324 | 19% |
| 19 | Meath | Ratoath A.C. | 246 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 113 | 397 | 385 | 3% |
| 20 | Tipperary | Clonmel A.C. | 174 | 9 | 4 | 20 | 175 | 382 | 370 | 3% |
| 21 | Westmeath | Athlone IT A.C. | 271 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 72 | 353 | 367 | -4% |
| 22 | Dublin | Lucan Harriers A.C. | 217 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 98 | 337 | 336 | 0% |
| 23 | Dublin | Brothers Pearse A.C. | 157 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 158 | 334 | 376 | -13% |
| 24 | Waterford | Waterford A.C. | 201 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 87 | 330 | 237 | 28% |
| 25 | Meath | Navan A.C. | 176 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 131 | 329 | 303 | 8% |
| 26 | Kildare | St. Coca's A.C. | 149 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 147 | 328 | 313 | 5% |
| 27 | Galway | South Galway A.C. | 236 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 65 | 327 | 302 | 8% |
| 28 | Dublin | Rathfarnham W.S.A.F. A.C. | 193 | 10 | 4 | 24 | 92 | 323 | 305 | 6% |
| 29 | Donegal | Letterkenny A.C. | 202 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 93 | 322 | 345 | -7% |
| 30 | Kildare | Naas A.C. | 180 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 98 | 315 | 310 | 2% |
| 31 | Westmeath | Mullingar Harriers A.C. | 137 | 20 | 13 | 28 | 112 | 310 | 321 | -4% |
| 32 | Limerick | Dooneen A.C. | 232 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 54 | 304 | 313 | -3% |
| 33 | Kildare | Newbridge A.C. | 195 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 83 | 294 | 302 | -3% |
| 34 | Sligo | North Sligo A.C. | 207 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 67 | 289 | 280 | 3% |
| 35 | Sligo | Sligo A.C. | 182 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 75 | 289 | 312 | -8% |
| 36 | Cork | Midleton A.C. | 125 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 134 | 287 | 237 | 17% |
| 37 | Monaghan | Monaghan Phoenix A.C. | 138 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 135 | 287 | 192 | 33% |
| 38 | Dublin | Metro/St. Brigid's A.C. | 205 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 49 | 283 | 316 | -12% |
| 39 | Meath | Tara A.C. | 194 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 67 | 279 | 257 | 8% |
| 40 | Carlow | St. L. O'Toole A.C. | 115 | 19 | 6 | 20 | 116 | 276 | 329 | -19% |
| 41 | Dublin | Clonliffe Harriers A.C. | 82 | 26 | 14 | 50 | 101 | 273 | 418 | -53% |
| 42 | Meath | Trim A.C. | 111 | 15 | 3 | 15 | 125 | 269 | 254 | 6% |
| 43 | Waterford | West Waterford A.C. | 15 | 7 | 1 | 32 | 211 | 266 | 277 | -4% |
| 44 | Laois | St. Abbans A.C. | 127 | 4 | 7 | 26 | 101 | 265 | 297 | -12% |
| 45 | Galway | Tuam A.C. | 181 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 73 | 260 | 408 | -57% |
| 46 | Leitrim | Carrick-on-Shannon A.C. | 177 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 55 | 258 | 277 | -7% |
| 47 | Cork | Togher A.C. | 127 | 8 | 2 | 25 | 93 | 255 | 237 | 7% |
| 48 | Mayo | Moy Valley A.C. | 193 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 44 | 254 | 215 | 15% |
| 49 | Galway | Clare River Harriers A.C. | 169 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 77 | 249 | 280 | -12% |
| 50 | Wexford | United Striders A.C. | 121 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 93 | 248 | 232 | 6% |
| Pos | County | Club | Youth | Senior | Master | Total |
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| 1 | Galway | Galway City Harriers A.C. | 23 | 79 | 274 | 376 |
| 2 | Louth | Drogheda and District A.C. | 28 | 41 | 289 | 358 |
| 3 | Dublin | Crusaders A.C. | 17 | 91 | 197 | 305 |
| 4 | Meath | Dunboyne A.C. | 14 | 22 | 245 | 281 |
| 5 | Offaly | Tullamore Harriers A.C. | 22 | 24 | 220 | 266 |
| 6 | Waterford | West Waterford A.C. | 7 | 32 | 211 | 250 |
| 7 | Kildare | Celbridge A.C. | 18 | 46 | 169 | 233 |
| 8 | Dublin | Raheny Shamrock A.C. | 16 | 58 | 157 | 231 |
| 9 | Dublin | Donore Harriers | 13 | 56 | 154 | 223 |
| 10 | Dublin | Dundrum South Dublin A.C. | 42 | 58 | 122 | 222 |
| 11 | Dublin | Portmarnock A.C. | 2 | 22 | 198 | 222 |
| 12 | Dublin | Lusk A.C. | 11 | 17 | 186 | 214 |
| 13 | Dublin | Blackrock (Dublin) A.C. | 11 | 14 | 188 | 213 |
| 14 | Kilkenny | Kilkenny City Harriers A.C. | 9 | 26 | 173 | 208 |
| 15 | Tipperary | Clonmel A.C. | 9 | 20 | 175 | 204 |
| 16 | Dublin | Dublin Front Runners A.C. | 0 | 37 | 165 | 202 |
| 17 | Monaghan | Carrick Aces A.C. | 4 | 18 | 177 | 199 |
| 18 | Cork | Leevale A.C. | 34 | 61 | 103 | 198 |
| 19 | Dublin | Sportsworld A.C. | 0 | 47 | 147 | 194 |
| 20 | Dublin | Clonliffe Harriers A.C. | 26 | 50 | 101 | 177 |
| 21 | Louth | North East Runners A.C. | 1 | 32 | 144 | 177 |
| 22 | Kildare | St. Coca's A.C. | 16 | 12 | 147 | 175 |
| 23 | Dublin | Brothers Pearse A.C. | 6 | 9 | 158 | 173 |
| 24 | Mayo | Mayo A.C. | 0 | 18 | 150 | 168 |
| 25 | Cork | Mallow A.C. | 0 | 5 | 160 | 165 |
| 26 | Westmeath | Mullingar Harriers A.C. | 20 | 28 | 112 | 160 |
| 27 | Cork | Midleton A.C. | 6 | 19 | 134 | 159 |
| 28 | Dublin | Waterstown Warriors A.C. | 0 | 18 | 140 | 158 |
| 29 | Carlow | St. L. O'Toole A.C. | 19 | 20 | 116 | 155 |
| 30 | Meath | Trim A.C. | 15 | 15 | 125 | 155 |
| Pos | County | Club | Juvenile | Junior | Total |
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| 1 | Donegal | Tir Chonaill A.C. | 354 | 6 | 360 |
| 2 | Galway | Craughwell A.C. | 336 | 12 | 348 |
| 3 | Dublin | Blackrock (Dublin) A.C. | 329 | 5 | 334 |
| 4 | Cork | Bandon A.C. | 328 | 4 | 332 |
| 5 | Kilkenny | Kilkenny City Harriers A.C. | 298 | 12 | 310 |
| 6 | Westmeath | Athlone IT A.C. | 271 | 0 | 271 |
| 7 | Meath | Ratoath A.C. | 246 | 7 | 253 |
| 8 | Cork | Leevale A.C. | 231 | 19 | 250 |
| 9 | Meath | Dunboyne A.C. | 241 | 7 | 248 |
| 10 | Dublin | Dundrum South Dublin A.C. | 233 | 15 | 248 |
| 11 | Monaghan | Carrick Aces A.C. | 236 | 2 | 238 |
| 12 | Galway | South Galway A.C. | 236 | 1 | 237 |
| 13 | Limerick | Dooneen A.C. | 232 | 3 | 235 |
| 14 | Dublin | Lusk A.C. | 225 | 5 | 230 |
| 15 | Waterford | Waterford A.C. | 201 | 17 | 218 |
| 16 | Galway | Galway City Harriers A.C. | 201 | 16 | 217 |
| 17 | Dublin | Lucan Harriers A.C. | 217 | 0 | 217 |
| 18 | Dublin | Metro/St. Brigid's A.C. | 205 | 8 | 213 |
| 19 | Sligo | North Sligo A.C. | 207 | 2 | 209 |
| 20 | Dublin | Portmarnock A.C. | 202 | 3 | 205 |
| 21 | Dublin | Cabinteely A.C. | 204 | 0 | 204 |
| 22 | Donegal | Letterkenny A.C. | 202 | 1 | 203 |
| 23 | Mayo | Moy Valley A.C. | 193 | 5 | 198 |
| 24 | Dublin | Rathfarnham W.S.A.F. A.C. | 193 | 4 | 197 |
| 25 | Meath | Tara A.C. | 194 | 3 | 197 |
| 26 | Kildare | Newbridge A.C. | 195 | 1 | 196 |
| 27 | Kildare | Naas A.C. | 180 | 12 | 192 |
| 28 | Sligo | Sligo A.C. | 182 | 10 | 192 |
| 29 | Offaly | Tullamore Harriers A.C. | 183 | 6 | 189 |
| 30 | Waterford | Ferrybank A.C. | 180 | 8 | 188 |
East Cork Athletics Division 2019 Stars Honoured at Annual Awards Function
Midleton Park Hotel
Friday February 28th 2020
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86 Photos on Cork Athletics Facebook Album
apologies - the quality of a small number of photos was too poor to post
Kate Veale and Bill Allen, Guests of Honour at the Function
A large gathering of athletes and their families, along with many, many supporters and friends gathered in the Midleton Park Hotel last Friday, for the East Cork Athletic Division's Annual Awards Night. The evening was introduced by East Cork Division Secretary Tim Twomey, of Youghal AC, who handed over the reins for the evening to MC Michael Byrne, St Catherine's AC, who conducted the proceedings for the evening. Guests of Honour were Olympian Kate Veale (West Waterford AC) and Bill Allen, Vice-Chairman, Cork Athletics County Board
Top Table: Tim Twomey, Martin Drake, Kate Veale and Bill Allen
Opening by Tim Twomey
Tim Twomey
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The awards recognise and celebrate the achievements, at National level, of members of clubs in the East Cork Athletics Divisional area, namely Youghal AC, Ballintotis Fit4Life AC, East Cork AC, Midleton AC, Carrigtwohill AC, Ballymore-Cobh AC, St Nicholas AC, Carraig na bhFear AC, Watergrasshill AC and St. Catherine's AC, and another record number of awards were presented this year. The majority of the awards were presented to Juvenile athletes, and, in keeping with juvenile enthusiasm and exuberance, each presentation being met with typical unrestrained acclamation, with the reception for some recipients almost seeming to bring the house down!
Orla Coffey, Carraig na bhFear AC, receiving the Kathleen McCarthy Memorial Shield, East Cork Division's Athlete of the Year, from Dan McCarthy
Presentation of Perpetual Trophies
The final award of the night was the closely guarded secret - probably more 'hush hush' than the Oscars - which was preceded by silence and bated breadth, before erupting into loud cheers when the nomination went to Carraig na bhFear AC's Orla Coffey, whose name was met with resounding acclaim, aclearly a popular and endorsed choice.
Carraig na bhFear AC swept the boards this year, taking all before them:
Maureen O’Connell Trophy – Best Girls Juvenile Cross-Country Club: Carraig na bhFear AC
Gerry Russell Trophy – Best Boys Juvenile Cross-Country Club: Carraig na bhFear AC
Willy Harte Trophy – Best Club at T&F Championships: Carraig na bhFear AC
River Lee Hotel
Wednesday February 26th 2020
Joan Healy, Leevale AC is Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month for January 2020
The award was presented at a function at the River Lee hotel, on Tuesday January 26th 2020
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 Athlete for the Month of January 2020 is Joan Healy, Leevale AC
Yesterday afternoon, Wednesday February 26th, 2020, Joan Healy, Leevale AC was presented with the Cork City Sports Athlete of the Month Award for January 2020
The Cork City Sports Athlete for the month of January is Joan Healy (Leevale AC). Joan set a new indoor personal best of 7.31 sec for the 60m in Athlone at the National Indoor league. This very fast time now ranks her in 4th place in the All Time Irish national ranking list.
Joan Healy with Cork City Sports Committe Members and Sponsors
Photos
Photo album from the function on Cork Athletics County Board Flickr a/c
Joan Healy Interviewed by John Quigley
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Saturday February 29th, 10am, Douglas - Endurance Running Course |
Sunday March 1st, 11am, Killeagh - Killeagh 4 Mile | Sunday March 1st, 12 noon, Dungarvan, Co Waterford - Munster Road Championships | Saturday February 29th & Sunday March 1st, Abbotstown - National Senior Indoor Championships - Day 1 & 2 |
w/e Sun March 1st - Endurance Running Course, Killeagh 4 Mile, Munster Road Championships, National Senior Indoor Championships
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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
Saturday February 29th, 10am, Douglas - Endurance Running Course
Sunday March 1st, 11am, Killeagh - Killeagh GAA Club 4 Mile
Sunday March 1st, 12 noon, Dungarvan, Co Waterford - Munster Road Championships
Saturday February 29th, Abbotstown - National Senior Indoor Championships - Day 1
Sunday March 1st, Athlone - National Senior Indoor Championships - Day 2
Online Registrations
The Following Upcoming Races currently have Online Entry or Online Registration open:
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Crosshaven 5k & 10k, Sunday March 8th - SOLD OUT
Duhallow 10 Mile, Sunday March 8th
Sonia O'Sullivan Cobh 10, Sunday April 5th
Locha Lua Half-Marathon, Ballingeary, Saturday, 11th April
Karen Fenton 5k, Ballinora, Sunday April 19th
Dromina 10/10k, Sunday April 19th
Cheetah Run 5k & Juvenile 1 Mile, Thursday May 16th
John Hartnett 10k, Ballyhooly, Fermoy, Sunday May 17th
Cork City Marathon, Half-Marathon & Relay, Sunday May 31st
Doneraile 10k, Saturday June 6th
Cork City 10 Miler, Saturday August 22nd
We are entering a new year and, at this point in time, permit applications are steadily coming in. Several events have even been granted permits for 2021.
A Permit will NOT be granted if there is already a permit in place for another event, on the same day, and within 30km of the venue OR Within 36 Hours of the event and within 30km. Please check Cork Athletics Events Calendar to ensure that there is not a clashing event already in the system.
A permit will not be granted for an Open Sports within the County, if there is already a permit for another Open Sports within 3 days of the proposed event
Permits will NOT be granted for events on the following dates:
March 17th - This clashes with Cork Athletics Road Championships
May 31st (2020) - This clashes with the Cork City Marathon, in which Cork Athletics County Board is an active partner, managing 60% of the course and providing significant stewarding personnel
September 20th (2020) - This Clashes with Cork Athletics' Echo Women's Mini-Marathon, a significant fund-raiser for the organisation
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. [Athletics Ireland require at least 2 Months clear notice of the event. Therefore Cork Athletics Permits should be submitted, at the very latest, in advance of the County Board meeting (Generally the first Wednesday of the month) preceding the start of the 2 months notice period required by AAI HQ
NB: A representative of the Sponsoring Club MUST be present at the Board Meeting, to propose the approval of the Permit Application, otherwise the application is unlikely to be approved.
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.
Athletics Ireland Event Licensing
The Athletics Ireland Road Race Licence is a system whereby the governing body helps to ensure that the essential organisational requirements for a road race are in place, to ensure the safety of all concerned, and consistency in race organisation standards across the country.
Write to the local Garda Siochana, informing them that a race is being planned, and requesting that they nominate a liaision Garda member. The name of the relevant contact at your local Garda station will be required when applying for a Licence.
Contact your Local Athletics Club at the earliest opportunity, as they have vast local knowledge of licensed races in the area, and will guide the organising committee on a choice of date(s) to avoid clashes with other races in the area.
Applications are then submitted by the Local Club, to Cork Athletics County board, for approval. It is recommended that Applications be submitted to the County Board ideally six months in advance of the proposed event. This is to ensure that there is sufficient time to resolve any problems; dates etc.
Applications should include
An Licence Application Form:
Athletics Ireland Course Measurement Form completed by an AAI approved course measurer
A copy of the proposed entry form
A map of the course showing course marshals locations and mile/km points
Information/race instructions that is to be given/forwarded to entrants
Medical Plan
The Appropriate Permit/Licence Application Fee
On approval by Cork Athletics County Board, the Application will be submitted to Deirdre Marley, 19 Northwood Court, Northwood Business Campus, Dublin 9, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 018869933
NB: The Permit Application should NOT be sent directly to Athletics Ireland. If it is sent directly to Athletics Ireland, it will be returned to Cork Athletics County Board, without considerattion
Once your Licence has been approved, you will receive a unique Licence Number, which should appear on all Race Literature, along with a logo which certifies AAI Approval.
No event promotions should take place prior to a Licence being approved and granted, to avoid disappointment, should your event permit not be approved for your chosen date..
For Athletics Ireland Club events only, Athletics Ireland Insurance will provide insurance cover for the race, on issue of the Licence.
No Athletics Ireland Insurance is provided for Charitable, Non-Athletics Ireland Clubs and Organisations, Commercial or International events. These categories of event applications CANNOT be covered by Athletics Ireland Insurance, and Proof of insurance is required
A mandatory part of the process is a requirement to make a risk assessment.
The organising committee is responsible for the risk assessment.
The County Board and Athletics Ireland do not require a copy of the risk assessment; however, a copy should be available on the day of the race, for this to be checked by the Race Referee.
It is also recommended that a “Cancellation Procedure” document is prepared and displayed at Race HQ (An example document )
Permit Applications must be accompanied by a Medical Plan. In addition, each application should be accompanied by a measurement certificate (Measurement Certificates are valid for five years, unless the measured course has been changed).
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 are NOT listed
