REMINDERS
THIS WEEK –

TONIGHT TUESDAY



MEETING REGARDING OUR OWN 5 MILE RACE – 9PM
AT O.MEARA’S
BAR BALLINACURRA



What you can do to help ensure our road race is a huge success –



* Encourage your friends, your work colleagues and your extended family to participate on Thursday May 6th. If you fail in that department there are many more ways to lend a hand.



* Edmond O’Sullivan is co-ordinating stewarding for the race. Is there somebody you know that can spare some time to help us on the night – a family member, friend or work colleague? If so please send text to Edmond with details -086-8323267

* We will also have a draw for spot prizes on the night of the race – if you can acquire any prizes please forward them to Kathleen O’Connell.

* Finally, Midleton AC has developed a reputation for the best after race food in the county. As usual we would ask each of our club members to bring a plate of sandwiches or some cakes if possible.





THURSDAY



THE EAST CORK ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS TAKE PLACE IN BALLYNOE


Ballynoe is a familiar venue for this EVENT where individual and team titles will be decided with medals for the first three home. Our club has a very proud record in these races and hopefully we will get a big representation on Thursday April 29th. The ladies race begins at 7.30pm with the mens race over 5 miles starting at 8pm.

Wear your club colours pride – run for your club on this Thursday.

4 Mile Race in Ballintotis



A word of thanks to all who participated in last evening’s 4 Mile Road Race in Ballintotis. Hopefully you enjoyed your visit to our local area.


We are aware that some runners did not receive a souvenir cap when they crossed the finish line. Quite simply our most optimistic pre race predictions of 400 were surpassed. Thus we have red-ordered a batch of additional caps which will be ready by early next week. Every effort will be made to forward these in the near future. If you wish to confirm your contact details please drop an e mail to johncashman1@eircom.net

- Again a sincere thank you to one and all for your support of our race, all proceeds from which go directly to our Community Centre Building Fund.

John Cashman

Ballintotis Race Committee



Finishers in the Midleton AC team. Pace Race Race
Place Time Name Team Race Age Category min/mile No Place
1 0:22:35 O'REGAN, Noel Midleton AC M40 05:38.7 397 18
2 0:22:42 SMITH, Kevin Midleton AC M 05:40.4 119 20
3 0:23:49 AHERNE, Neilus Midleton AC M50 05:57.1 134 42
4 0:23:53 BRODERICK, Donal Midleton AC M40 05:58.1 135 45
5 0:24:23 HENNESSY, Emmett Midleton AC M 06:05.6 50 56
6 0:24:37 KELLY, Alan Midleton AC M40 06:09.1 390 64
7 0:24:39 CASHMAN, John Midleton AC M45 06:09.6 40 65
8 0:24:50 O'SULLIVAN, Edmond Midleton AC M45 06:12.4 360 71
9 0:24:57 NOLAN, Michelle Midleton AC F35 06:14.1 32 75
10 0:25:39 DUCHNICZ, Adam Midleton AC M 06:24.6 148 91
11 0:26:05 MURPHY, Michael Midleton AC M 06:31.1 120 98
12 0:26:17 RAMSELL, Ned Midleton AC M 06:34.1 90 106
13 0:26:48 O'NEILL, Niall Midleton AC M40 06:41.9 38 122
14 0:26:52 O'MEARA, Fergal Midleton AC M40 06:42.9 17 125
15 0:26:55 NOLAN, Brian Midleton AC M 06:43.6 33 128
16 0:27:20 DRENNAN, Sally Midleton AC F40 06:49.9 44 138
17 0:27:27 HOUGH, Joan Midleton AC F50 06:51.6 411 142
18 0:27:43 GUNNING, Peter Midleton AC M50 06:55.6 391 149
19 0:27:47 MCGRATH, Conor Midleton AC M 06:56.6 100 153
20 0:27:52 COONEY, Kevin Midleton AC M45 06:57.9 46 157
21 0:28:20 FITZGERALD, Claire Midleton AC F35 07:04.9 445 177
22 0:28:38 CAHILL, Breda Midleton AC F35 07:09.4 154 190
23 0:28:39 AHERNE, Marian Midleton AC F40 07:09.6 228 192
24 0:28:50 PERRY, Anne-Marie Midleton AC F35 07:12.4 314 197
25 0:28:58 MORRISON, Kevin Midleton AC M45 07:14.4 18 205
26 0:29:13 FITZGERALD, Yvonne Midleton AC F 07:18.1 388 217
27 0:29:24 O'CONNELL, Donie Midleton AC M60 07:20.9 409 222
28 0:29:27 CAREY, John Midleton AC M40 07:21.6 203 225
29 0:29:29 KIERANS, Paul Midleton AC M40 07:22.1 99 229
30 0:29:36 MCCARTHY, Danny Midleton AC M55 07:23.9 106 230
31 0:29:48 MURPHY, Marie Midleton AC F 07:26.9 3 237
32 0:29:54 MURPHY, Kieran Midleton AC M 07:28.4 22 242
33 0:30:20 O'NEILL, Vincent Midleton AC M40 07:34.9 39 255
34 0:30:26 KENNEDY, Yvonne Midleton AC F 07:36.4 204 256
35 0:30:41 BOHAN, Sandra Midleton AC F35 07:40.1 444 263
36 0:30:44 CONNOLLY, Vincent Midleton AC M50 07:40.9 6 266
37 0:30:50 O'KEEFFE, Mary Midleton AC F40 07:42.4 59 268
38 0:30:51 MURPHY, Trish Midleton AC F40 07:42.6 418 270
39 0:31:06 DELANEY, Susan Midleton AC F 07:46.4 206 277
40 0:31:18 DUGGAN, Deirdre Midleton AC F 07:49.4 76 281
41 0:31:29 KENNEALLY, Brian Midleton AC M40 07:52.1 202 286
42 0:31:34 HENNESSY, Elaine Midleton AC F50 07:53.4 423 289
43 0:31:54 AHERNE, Karen Midleton AC F 07:58.4 297 295
44 0:31:56 BARRY, Margaret Midleton AC F60 07:58.9 155 297
45 0:32:15 MULLANE, Philip Midleton AC M 08:03.6 107 305
46 0:32:29 COUGHLAN, Ciara Midleton AC F 08:07.1 407 311
47 0:33:00 SAVAGE, Ann Midleton AC F45 08:14.9 424 320
48 0:33:36 TWOHIG, Margaret Midleton AC F40 08:23.9 362 325
49 0:35:06 HIGGINS, Carrie Midleton AC F 08:46.4 189 349
50 0:35:31 JORDAN, Colm Midleton AC M 08:52.6 263 357
51 0:35:38 O'DOHERTY, Maura Midleton AC F35 08:54.4 244 359
52 0:35:58 KEANE, Mary Midleton AC F40 08:59.4 296 364
53 0:36:08 MULCAHY, Margaret Midleton AC F45 09:01.9 422 365
54 0:36:11 COTTER, Marion Midleton AC F 09:02.6 406 366
55 0:36:15 BEAUSANG, Margaret Midleton AC F50 09:03.6 292 367
56 0:36:30 HOLLAND, Angie Midleton AC F35 09:07.4 43 368
57 0:36:30 MCGRATH, Michelle Midleton AC F40 09:07.4 42 369
58 0:37:10 COLLINS, Denise Midleton AC F35 09:17.4 379 380
59 0:37:49 O'CONNOR, Barbara Midleton AC F35 09:27.1 421 386
60 0:38:20 HEGARTY, Linda Midleton AC F35 09:34.9 330 389
61 0:38:22 O'LEARY, Claire Midleton AC F 09:35.4 331 393
62 0:38:33 HALLAHAN, Olive Midleton AC F45 09:38.1 140 396
63 0:38:42 GARDE, Shirley Midleton AC F35 09:40.4 437 397
64 0:38:45 MCGRATH, Marie Midleton AC F40 09:41.1 298 399
65 0:38:48 ROBINSON, Sinead Midleton AC F 09:41.9 328 401
66 0:38:49 COMPTON, Sharon Midleton AC F40 09:42.1 329 402
67 0:41:00 MCMURTRY, Jim Midleton AC M60 10:14.9 316 412
68 0:42:03 KIERANS, Sile Midleton AC F40 10:30.6 98 416
69 0:48:11 TOHER, Mary Midleton AC F50 12:02.6 229 434
There were 69 finishers in the Midleton AC team.

just a quick update from Ballintotis - Race Begins at 8pm

We will have 3 car parks -
these are
1 - a field just off the Main N25 Road - adjacent to the turn off for Ballintotis - this car park is approx 450 meters from the race HQ
2 - a field located just beyond the Race HQ and approx 150 meters from race start
3 - the Church Car Park which will be restricted - as it is also the race HQ.

The stewards will be attempting to prevent congestion building up in any one area and thus will be alternating the usage of each car park. In general for those who wish to exit early after the race the advice is to use Car Park 1. We will also operate a one way sytem from Car Parks 2 and 3 immediatley after the race to prevent any traffic facing oncoming runners as they head for the finish line..

A marquee for changing will be erected on the green beside Loughaderra Lake just next to the Church Car Park - entries will be taken at another marquee in Church Car Park. Refreshemnts will be served from this second marquee and the prize giving will also take place here.

Hope everybody enjoys their visit to Ballintotis

John Cashman
Ballintotis Community Council Race Organising Committee

Senior Section News
Joe Hourigan ‘5 Mile Race 8pm – Thursday May 8

Our very own 5 Mile Race is just over two weeks away and preparations are certainly gathering momentum. We held a successful meeting a few weeks back to plans in motion and on Tuesday next April 27th a follow up meeting will take place at O’Meara’s Bar in Ballinacurra (9pm). Club members are invited to attend and lend assistance as we aim to make the 27th running of our club race the most successful ever.
Remember this is our very own race, the flag ship event of the year and everybody can play their part. Encourage your friends, your work colleagues and your extended family to participate. If you fail in that department there are many more ways to lend a hand.

* Edmond O’Sullivan is co-ordinating stewarding for the race. Is there somebody you know that can spare some time to help us on the night – a family member, friend or work colleague? If so please send text to Edmond with details -086-8323267

* We will also have a draw for spot prizes on the night of the race – if you can acquire any prizes please forward them to Kathleen O’Connell.

*Finally, Midleton AC has developed a reputation for the best after race food in the county. As usual we would ask each of our club members to bring a plate of sandwiches or some cakes if possible.

Ballintotis ‘4’
There will be a new beginning in nearby Ballintotis tomorrow evening when the local Area Community Council in association with East Cork AC present the new look traditional first race of summer. Castlemartyr has been a regular venue for many years but this year a kind gesture by East Cork AC has led to the event becoming a fund raiser in aid of the Community Centre Building Fund in Ballintotis.
Already many of our club members have sampled what lies ahead by taking part in a trial run around the scenic course. Tomorrow it’s the real event. Advice is to arrive early, follow the direction of the stewards and enjoy the hospitality of the people of Ballintotis. Entry fee is 10 euro. There will be a souvenir cap for all finishers, plenty of spot prizes and some tasty refreshments on offer. The course will be signposted on the Main N25. HQ is the Church Car Park which is located just behind Loughaderra Lake.


Race Review
The Great Island Run
Whilst the Great Ireland Run was the centre of attention nationally on Sunday last, the Great Island 10 Mile Race took place in Cobh. Compliments to Midleton native Eamonn Crotty and his team on a very well organised event which saw on the region of 500 participants raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
It was a testing course with some tough climbs, particularly early on. One man who balanced the miles to perfection was our own Kevin Smith who broke the hour mark with four seconds to spare. Kevin’s outstanding run meant that he finished 12th overall.



Stanislaw Byczek was next followed home by John Cashman, Michael Murphy, Alan Kelly and Niall O Neill who had satisfying outings. Then came our first lady Breda Cahill in 77:56. Other good runs were enjoyed by John Carey (who is continuing to make very steady progress), Danny McCarthy, Anne Marie Perry, Paul Kierans, Ned Ramsell, Margaret Rohan, Vincent Connolly, Mary O’Keeffe, Trish Murphy, Ann Savage, Elaine Hennessy, Vincent O’Neill, Margaret Barry (2nd Over 55), Noreen Emerson, Mel Manning and Shirley Garde.

Kilnaboy
Last Sunday week saw a number of a Midleton AC contingent head for the beautiful Burren country in Clare. It was one of those days plucked from the midst of summer - one of those Cork Marathon Monday days. The conclusion of the John Buckley Sports Series in Kilnaboy unusually saw a drop in numbers from last year, but those who did compete certainly faced a tough task over what is very much an up and down course.

In total we had 16 entrants on the day the majority of whom had made the trip by bus. Kevin Smith was again our top performer following up his great run in Ballycotton by posting a time of 1:01:40. Michelle Nolan was our leading lady clinching a very highly creditable third overall in this year’s 10 Mile Series.
Anne Marie Perry, Breda Cahill and Margaret Barry followed their impressive exploits in Dublin last autumn by completing another 10 Mile Series and who knows that could be the first step towards a return to the capital for this dedicated trio.

The race in Clare also was a personal triumph for some of the club’s new recruits from earlier in the season. Special words of congratulations are due to John Carey, Trish Murphy, Anne McCarthy, Mel Manning and Noreen Emerson. Other good performances came from Stan Byczek, Adam Dunchnicz, Alan Kelly, Peter Gunning, Danny McCarthy, Elaine Hennessy and Ann Savage.
Well done who all took part and congrats to all returned with category prizes!

UCC 10K

On the same day the UCC 10K was scaling new heights with over 400 finishers. This latest race in the Cork BHAA programme reversed the recent trend which had seen slight drop in numbers in a few events. Margaret Rohan was third lady home Over 50 whilst the Midleton News ladies team were also placed third in their section.

Marathon Day Headlines Made By Noel

Whilst all of this action was happening here at home on the international circuit three of our club members were in marathon action. Noel O’Regan’s 2 hours 40 minutes time in Rotterdam represents one of the great running displays of any of our members in many years. Noel dedicated a huge amount of training and his pre race form suggested that he was capable of a big things. Well done on getting you rewards!

In Paris Kevin Morrisson and Fergal O’Meara had followed a similar route to the French capital. The duo had targeted this event from the dawn of the year and they too got their rewards with Fergal coming home in 3:35 and Kevin in 3:58. Well done lads! The question now is where to next ? Meantime Mary Toher completed another Half Marathon across channel in the pleasant surrounds of the Kent countryside.

Boherbue to Kikseam
Joan and Danny McCarthy made the Easter Monday trip to the north of the county for the traditional Boherbue to Kiskeam race. Congrats to Joan who was amongst the prize winners!


Stride By The Tide

After this week’s race in Ballintotis there is a feast of evening races on the immediate agenda. Next Monday will see the Stride By The Tide 4 Mile Race take place in Redbarn, an unique fixture on the sea shore which can present a different challenge. The event is organised by Noel Curtin and his team in association with Cork BHAA and starts at 8pm. The Quality Hotel is the race HQ with parking, changing, showers, refreshments all based together the Hotel complex.

East Cork Road Championships

A few days down the road and an extra mile on the road are the Imokilly East Cork ro Championships. Ballynoe is a familiar venue for these races where individual and team titles will be decided with medals for the first three home. Our club has a very proud record in these races and hopefully we will get a big representation on Thursday week April 29th. The ladies race over 2 miles begins at 7.30pm with the mens race over 5 miles starting at 8pm.

Hers is reminder of the full list of upcoming race between now and the end of May.

Thursday April 22nd – East Cork AC 4 – Ballintotis – 8pm
Friday April 23rd – Butlerstown 10K – Co Waterford – 7.30pm
Monday April 26th – Stride By The Tide 4 Mile – Redbarn – 8pm
Thursday April 29th – East Cork Road Championships – Ballynoe – 7.30pm
Friday April 30th – Ballyhoura Series Begins – Doneraile 5K
Sunday May 2nd – Bay Run Half Marathon – Glengarriff – 9am
THURSDAY MAY 6TH – JOE HOURIGAN MEMORIAL
MIDLETON AC 5 MILE 8PM
Saturday May 8th – Waterford to Tramore (7.5 Miles) – 7.30pm
Sunday May 9th – Clonmel 10K
Wednesday May 12th – Pfizers 6 Mile – Ringaskiddy – 8pm
Sunday May 16th – John Treacy 10 Mile – Villierstown – 12.30pm
Sunday May 16th – Rising Sun 1 Mile – Half Way (time to be confirmed)
Thursday May 20th – Cheetah Run – 4 Mile at Fota Wildlife Park – 8pm
Sunday May 23rd – Emer Casey Memorial 10K – Youghal – 1.30pm
Thursday May 27th – Ballycotton Summer Series – Race 1 – Ballyandreen – 8pm
Friday May 28th – Clashmore 5 Mile – 7.30pm
Monday May 31st – Glanmire 5 Mile – 8pm

Training Update

Monday training concluded at Midleton College this week. Due to the Stride By The Tide race next Monday and the Bank Holiday on the following weekend there will be no Monday training. Monday training will resume again at Midleton CBS Field (for the summer months) on Monday May 10.

Book Launch

The pictorial history book of Midleton Athletic Club is now with the printers and arrangements re a launch date will be confirmed in the near future.

Final Reminder
Our very important meeting on Tuesday of next week re our 5 Mile Road Race – it will take place at O’Meara’s Bar at 9pm.

Until then ….‘Keep on Running’

Irish Cancer Society
GREAT ISLAND '10'
Sunday 18 April 2010. 11:00 am

Finishers in the Midleton AC team. Pace Race Race
Place Time Name Team Race Age Category min/mile No Place
1 0:59:56 SMITH, Kevin Midleton AC M 05:59.5 242 12
2 1:05:09 BYCZEK, Stanislaw Midleton AC M40 06:30.8 515 36
3 1:07:47 CASHMAN, John Midleton AC M40 06:46.6 498 48
4 1:08:39 MURPHY, Michael Midleton AC M 06:51.8 447 64
5 1:09:26 KELLY, Alan Midleton AC M40 06:56.5 565 73
6 1:11:46 O'NEILL, Niall Midleton AC M40 07:10.5 522 95
7 1:17:56 CAHILL, Breda Midleton AC F35 07:47.5 525 184
8 1:20:03 CAREY, John Midleton AC M 08:00.2 364 214
9 1:21:24 MCCARTHY, Danny Midleton AC M50 08:08.3 260 230
10 1:22:05 PERRY, Anne-Marie Midleton AC F35 08:12.4 191 239
11 1:23:45 KIERANS, Paul Midleton AC M40 08:22.4 283 268
12 1:25:21 RAMSELL, Ned Midleton AC M 08:32.0 300 293
13 1:25:42 ROHAN, Margaret Midleton AC F45 08:34.1 534 302
14 1:25:57 CONNOLLY, Vincent Midleton AC M50 08:35.6 528 304
15 1:26:14 O'KEEFFE, Mary Midleton AC F35 08:37.3 402 307
16 1:26:17 MURPHY, Trish Midleton AC F35 08:37.6 492 308
17 1:28:40 SAVAGE, Ann Midleton AC F45 08:51.9 494 337
18 1:29:57 HENNESSY, Elaine Midleton AC F45 08:59.6 493 358
19 1:31:29 BARRY, Margaret Midleton AC F55 09:08.8 519 376
20 1:35:23 EMERSON, Noreen Midleton AC F 09:32.1 338 407
21 1:35:26 MANNING, Mel Midleton AC F35 09:32.4 332 409
22 1:50:01 GARDE, Shirley Midleton AC F35 10:59.9 99 473

There were 22 finishers in the Midleton AC team.

Beautiful Ballintotis

A very special thanks you to John Cashman who kindly took us on a special exclusive preview of the new course for next weeks race. It is really a beautiful course and most scenic (second only to the Midleton 5). We had a large contingent of runners on the night and everyone thought the course was great. Dont forget the race itself takes place next Thur. evening at 8pm. Please arrive early.

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SPECIAL EXCLUSIVE

FOR

Midleton AC Athletes

Our PRO John Cashman has arranged a very special preview of the new Castlemartyr 4 course in Ballintotis for us at 7PM next Thur.15TH April. The group will gather at Ballintotis Church and from there have an exclusive pre race run of the new and just measured course. John has also guaranteed a PB for the course for everyone who runs this race.


Midleton AC
Senior Section News

Joe Hourigan Memorial ‘5’ May 6th

Midleton AC held a successful meeting recently where the plans were put in motion for the highlight of our year - the Midleton AC Joe Hourigan Memorial 5 Mile Race on Thursday May 6th.

There are a number where ALL club members can help.

Firstly we would appreciate if would please download the attached race promotion poster. If possible please copy it (as often as you can) and then display it at your work place, local shop, gym, pub etc. We need you to spread the word about the race.

Secondly, Edmond O’Sullivan is co-ordinating stewarding for the race. Is there somebody you know that can spare some time to help us on the night – a family member, friend or work colleague?
If so please send text to Edmond with details -086-8323267

We will also have a draw for spot prizes on the night of the race – if you can acquire any prizes please forward them to Kathleen O’Connell.

Finally, Midleton AC has developed a reputation for the best after race food in the county. As usual we would ask each of our club members to bring a plate of sandwiches or some cakes if possible.

Kilnaboy 10 Miler

We are entering the busiest period of the year on the local front with races galore close at hand and of course the conclusion of the Munster 10 Mile Series in Kilnaboy County Clare on Sunday next. Midleton AC has currently 5 runners in the top 50 going into the final race. I’ve attached the full list of placings overall in the Series so that everybody knows where they stand going to the race. - Best of luck to all our travelling party in the big event.
Closer to home there is of course another 10 mile option on Sunday week when the inaugural Great Island ‘10’ will be run in Cobh. After last Sunday’s Belgooly ‘4’ and the Boherbue race today there are loads more events on the horizon.

Well done to all our runners in Belgolly – as you can see from the winners list, our crew collected plenty of prizes.


Belgooly Results

DICK COPITHORNE MEMORIAL 4-Mile Road Race, Belgooly, Co Cork

1 D Smith (Ballynonty) 21:28; 2 T Kelleher (Togher, M40) 21:46; 3 J Meade (St Finbarrs) 22:06; 4 T Laffan (Bandon, M40) 22:24; 5 S Simcox (Mallow) 22:35; 6 E O’Donovan (Rising Sun) 22:40; 7 L Lee (Leevale, F) 22:58; 8 M Murphy (unatt) 22:59; 9 T Mahony (East Cork) 23:08; 10 J Walsh (unatt) 23:09.
M40: 3 A Browne (Eagle) 23:52; 4 J Dunphy (Eagle) 24:36.
M45: 1 M Bulman (Donoughmore) 24:10; 2 J O’Callaghan (Rising Sun) 24:20; 3 S Byczek (Midleton) 24:44.
M50: 1 J Collins (Leevale) 24:29; 2 M McGrath (Eagle) 24:53; 3 W Hayes (St Finbarrs) 24:58.
M55: 1 D Kennedy (St Finbarrs) 26:13; 2 C Carroll (St Finbarrs) 28:27; 3 E McEvoy (St Finbarrs) 28:30.
M60: 1 P Gyves (Mallow) 28:39; 2 D O’Connell (Midleton) 29:31; 3 N O’Leary (Belgooly) 30:54.
MJ: 1 M O’Sullivan (Bandon) 24:39; 2 D St Ledger (unatt) 26:26; 3 E O’Donovan (Bandon) 27:04.
Women: 1 L Lee (Leevale) 22:58; 2 E Murphy (St Finbarrs) 24:56; 3 A Murphy (UCC) 26:31; 4 M Kingston (unatt, F35) 27:05; 5 J Hough (Midleton, F50) 28:07; 6 A McEvoy (St Finbarrs, F45) 28:25.
F35: 2 S O’Callaghan (St Finbarrs) 31:25; 3 T Gray (unatt) 34:45.
F40: 1 M Aherne (Midleton) 28:46; 2 M Bradfield (Leevale) 30:34; 3 S Murphy (Leevale) 30:40.
F45: 2 E Buckley (St Finbarrs) 30:17; 3 M Mulcahy (St Finbarrs) 30:38.
F50: 2 T Barnett (unatt) 29:57; 3 M Rohan (Midleton) 33:02.
F55: 1 M Lyons (St Finbarrs) 32:11; 2 K O’Connell (Midleton) 55:26.
F60: 1 M Barry (Midleton) 32:21; 2 C Scannell (unatt) 50:16.
FJ: 1 A Harrison (unatt) 44:06; 2 R O’Mahoney (Belgooly) 55:25; 3 C Lane (Belgooly) 63:54.

FULL RESULTS TO FOLLOW SHORTLY



FIXTURE LIST APRIL

Sunday April 11th – UCC 10K – The Mardyke – 11am
Sunday April 11th – Kilnaboy – Co Clare – Munster Series – 10 Mile – 1.45pm
Friday April 16th – Marine Climb – 6 Mile – Dungarvan – 7pm
Sunday April 18th – Great Island 10 Mile – Cobh - 11am
Thursday April 22nd – East Cork AC 4 – Ballintotis – 8pm
(pre register obrienlm@eircom.net)
Friday April 23rd – Butlerstown 10K – Co Waterford – 7.30pm
Monday April 26th – Stride By The Tide 4 Mile – Redbarn – 8pm
Thursday April 29th – East Cork Road Championships – Ballynoe – 7.30pm
Friday April 30th – Ballyhoura Series Begins – Doneraile 5K


The months of June, July and August bring several new additions to the already busy schedule. There will a new 10K Race in Dunmanway on Sunday June 20th and a new 5K in Macroom on Thursday July 1st. We believe plans are already in motion for three more races in July – two Sunday events in Youghal and Ballinrostig on successive weekends and a mid week 5K in Carrigtwohill. - Full details of fixtures for June, July and August to follow later



Ballintotis 4

The Castlemartyr ‘4’ which usually opens the summer programme is of course taking place in Ballintotis this year on Thursday April 22nd. Please note the pre register option listed in fixtures above. Many of you will already know that the race HQ is located at Ballintotis Church Car Park. For those visiting this scenic location for the first time keep an eye out for road signs which will highlight the venue. The simple advice is if you travelling from Midleton take the right hand turn just before Loughaderra Lake. If you are travelling from Castlemartyr direction take the left hand turn just after passing the Lake.

Training

Training will continue during the month of April each Monday at Midleton College from 6pm to 7pm. Training will also take place each Tuesday at 7pm from the Community Centre. This will consist of an outside run and replaces the usual Wednesday session indoors during winter. Remember no training on this evening Easter Monday.

Best Wishes

Finally sincere good wishes are extended to our marathon athletes – Fergal O’Meara and Kevin Morrisson who are heading for Paris and Noel O’Regan who is on the way to Rotterdam. All three have the work done and are in great shape. Best of luck lads!

‘Keep On Running’

Evening Echo Saturday April 3rd
New Venue For First Evening Race Of The Season
Athletics – John Cashman

The first evening road race of the 2010 Cork running season will bring a new venue into the spotlight. East Cork AC has joined forces with Ballintotis Community Council to promote the ‘4’ mile event formerly held in Castlemartyr.
A move of just a few miles west will see Ballintotis host the race for the very first time with a fast course lined up for competitors on Thursday April 22 (8pm start)
Headquarters for the event will be the Church Car Park in Ballintotis which is located beside picturesque Loughaderra Lake, just off the main N25 Road between Castlemartyr and Midleton.
In the heart of this vibrant community the two main focal points are St Colman’s Church and the local National School. But now the ambitious Ballintotis Area Community Council members are undertaking the task of building a Community Centre and the upcoming race is just one of many planned fund raising ventures.
The fixture, which has been held in Castlemartyr in mid April over the last few decades will take on something of a new look at it’s new venue.
For starters the setting promises to be one of the most charming on the busy Cork circuit. St Colman’s Car Park will be transformed with the erection of marquee for changing on the shores of Loughaderra Lake and competitors will be chasing a top prize of a mountain bicycle for first man and first lady across the line (both kindly sponsored by Trabolgan Holiday Village).
Registration, tasty refreshments and the prize giving ceremony will all be centred at the one venue in the Car Park, whilst a large team of stewards are lined up to ensure the smooth running of a race that is expected to produce some fast times.
The course will predominantly take the participants over scenic country roads with the final section skirting Loughaderra Lake as the competitors run beside this well know beauty spot on the Main Road before finishing just in front of the Church.
Entry fee for the race is 10 euro and all taking part will receive a souvenir cap to mark the first road race in Ballintotis. There will also be plenty of spot prizes to be won on the night.
East Cork AC have also introduced a new pre registration option for the race. Runners may register in advance by e mailing obrienlm@eircom.net and then pay their entry fee when arriving on the evening. Ballycotton Running Promotions have also kindly come on board to lend their expertise and support to the race.

Important Notice For All Members

County Board Notice regarding The Bay Run and other races without AAI permits
The Bay Run Half Marathon (Glengarriff to Bantry) takes place on May 2nd 2010.

This race does NOT have an Athletics Ireland permit.
Cork County Board was not approached directly or indirectly via a Cork club regarding this event. The Board is requesting that all Cork clubs advise their athletes not to support or participate in this event or any other athletics event that does not have a permit from Athletics Ireland.

Organisers of road races and athletic events (Open Sports etc.) in Cork must apply for an Athletics Ireland permit at least 4 months in advance via the Cork County Board.

Noreen Murphy
Chairperson
Cork County Athletics Board