WEEKEND RUNAROUND

Youghal Half Marathon and 10Km

It was a very warm morning for the Youghal Half Marathon and still warmer for the 10Km on today Sunday but everyone managed fine runs. Martin Collier was our first runner home in 1.22.08 finishing 25th overall and Emma Bell was our first lady 1.47.29. It was great to see Gillian Bransfield running so well after a long break due to injury. In the 10Km Ger O'Regan came 1st O/55.with a good solid run. There were lots of complaints about the heat and it seemed to effect everyone.

Well done Youghal AC on a well organised event.

Thanks to Siobhan and Martha for the extra photos

Gold and Silver at the National Championships

We had some great results at the National Masters Championships in the Morton Stadium in Dublin today Saturday where Neilus Aherne took Gold in a sprint finish in the O/70 5000m race and Sinead Falvey took Silver in the Ladies O/40 800m event

Unfortunately the live coverage left a lot to be desired as they were showing the warm up for the shot when Neilus was claiming his victory in a very exciting finish and as they didn't distinguish the categories one didn't know where Sinead was in her race.

Great to see Emma Bell back in action and competing in the graded league series in the MTU.

Coming soon another local one. Support Local

Date for the Diary

Sterling 5 Km

This BHAA race took place in Ringaskiddy on Wed evening. We had two runners there. John Cashman and Maurice Corcoran Maurice reports 

 "I ran the Sterling 5K last night. Tough race especially run up to the finish. Managed to get a PB. Would have been nice to break 24 mins too but as you can see I literally threw myself over the line . Was few seconds faster on watch alright"

TRAINING

No official training Monday evening as its a Bank Holiday. Those interested repeat last Mondays session

In case anyone is down this direction the above race is organised by our member Declan Dorgan

Breffni Three Province Challenge

Our member Tom O'Brien took part in this on Saturday and he reports

Pictures from yesterday Danny. I got a bit carried away with 

my time, I started too quick and then didn’t fancy everyone passing me out again so I just drove on. Hills were like running in Ballynoe but for 21kms. No road closures either so had to navigate a pile of traffic

New York Calling

On Saturday Kathleen Ryan and her brother did a 5 Km in New York with the New York Road Runners Club one of the most famous clubs in USA. In her usual great style Kathleen finish 2nd Lady

KINSALE 5 Mile

Kinsale 5 Mile took place on Friday evening. This is the fastest 5 mile course in Munster and always attracts a great crowd. As always we had a nice crew there with one PB reported so far. Well done Eimear Mullane 

We did have some fine runs there with Ger O'Regan taking 2nd O/50 and Neilus Aherne taking 1st O/70. Thanks to everyone who sent in photos and please keep them coming.

Our ladies Margaret Bernie and loveness keeping up with Kinsales tradition of fine dining. Fish n Chips in the true runner tradition.

Ballynoe 5Km

What a beautiful evening for a race. Ballynoe looked beautiful and the heat had almost disappeared. A local race with a really great atmosphere with a fine crowd mixing and chatting together. We were well represented with three ladies and four men. Our first lady home was Emma Bell who ran a really class race despite not having raced in some time finishing just over 21min. 

Our first man home was Martin Collier who also had a class run coming home in around 18.30 and winning 1st O/45.Others who had very good runs were Christopher McCarthy, Tom O'Brien and Maurice Corcoran and our ladies Ailin Kennedy and Brigid Ryan. Unfortunately individual winners were included in the team make up otherwise we would have been well in contention for the team prize. Either way it was a fantastic evening. We done to St Catherine's AC for organising and to all our runners and supporters.

BHAA THERMO FISHER

BHAA THERMO FISHER 4mile race in Ringiskiddy 29 July 2026.    We had three runners tonight: Amanda Cooney, André Brodkorb, Fergal O’Meara, and all had a great run. The course was straight and flat, starting in Ringiskiddy village to Haulbowline Island, out and back.  Andre came 2nd M55. Well done all

John Cashman Interviews 

Joan Hough and Elle-Kate Mcrae 

You can listen in on Soundcloud (athleticclubmidleton) or here

https://soundcloud.com/artists  (copy and paste into your browser)

Last evening the Juveniles had their end of season get together

Our two athletes who won National Medals at the weekend 

Maebh and Elle -Kate