From: John Cashman
Hi All
A reminder that the UCC 10K Road Race has an 11am start in Sunday's Well on Sunday next - entries will be taken at the Westgate Building (beyond the Pink Clinic) on the Western Road.
Also we are still looking for a volunteer to collect the Tuesday subscription for April, beginning next week 6.55pm to 7.10pm.. Can you assist or share the job with a fellow member?
Caitlin O'Mahony has kindly offered to collect on Mondays during April, beginning on Monday next, which incidentally will be our last night at Midleton College. There will be no training on Easter Monday - training will resume again at the new time of 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Midleton CBS Pitch on April 16th.
There is another addition to the local calendar, which has been forwarded to me by club colleague Susan Delaney
On Sunday April 29th, Gaelscoil Ui Drisceoil in
Dunkettle ,Glanmire will be holding their first 5 mile
road race and 2 mile Fun Run/Walk to raise funds for
their magnificent Irish school.
Details:
Sunday 29th April at 10.30am
€10 entry
1st, 2nd and third category prizes
Starts and finishes at Gaelscoil Ui Drisceoil
For further information contact:
gaelscoiluidrisceoilroadrace@gmail.com
Finally, please see the following update from the Cork City Marathon office.
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Hi all, from an unseasonably warm and sunny Cork!
Preparations are in full flow for this year’s Cork City Marathon on 4th June and entries are flying in. This is really a quick email to remind you that the entry fees increase this Sunday, but we’ll also take this opportunity to briefly update you on this year’s event.
Entry
The cost of entry for the marathon, half marathon and team relay increases by €10 this Sunday, 1st April.
The cheapest way to enter is online, where you’ll find details of entry fees. You can download a copy of the entry form and post that back to us if you’d prefer, or contact us if you need a copy posted to you.
Concession fees are still available for all unwaged but you must enter using a hard copy of the entry form.
Please remember that there are no refunds or transfers from one event to another, and entry can only be deferred to 2013 on submission of a valid medical certificate.
Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay
The marathon, half marathon and team relay take place as last year and on the same courses. The marathon and relay start on 9am on St Patrick’s Street. The start time for the half marathon will be confirmed shortly. Last year, the start time was 11am – we’re hoping to start a bit earlier this year.
Inter-Services Championships
This year, we’ve introduced an Inter-Services Championships. It’s an event within the marathon and team relay for uniformed service personnel, from Ambulance and Fire services to Nurses, Gardaí and the Postal service.
Info. at Cork City Marathon Inter-Services Championships
Youth Team Relay
There’s also a Youth Team Relay this year for participants 16 years and over. It’s for teams of 5 members, at least one of whom must be aged 18 or over. Cost of entry is €60 per team. Because parental consent is required for this event, you’ll need to contact us for entry forms.
Sponsors Notes
Maher’s Sports have a special 10% discount online or in-store, as part of their associate sponsorship of this year’s Cork City Marathon. Press release and details of this year’s marathon and half-marathon shirts due for release very soon!
That’s it for now.
Safe running!
Cork City Marathon
www.corkcitymarathon.ie
We’ll send you an occasional update by email but for more regular contact, you can contact us by:
Email: info@corkcitymarathon.ie
Thursday, 29 March 2012
Results for Munster Ten Mile series after 3 races
The standings in the John Buckley Munster Ten-Mile Spring Classics Series have now been calculated. A total of 221 people have completed the first three races.....Dungarvan, Ballycotton and Mallow. You can see them https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ar6_9hEHZLeUdEozWE5OclpLdVZWck4xajg2R3JXTmc#gid=0
Kilnaboy Calls ////Bus Leaving ////Book Now Please
As announced in an earlier post we are organising a bus to Kilnaboy for the final race in the series.This will be subsidised by the club.We need names as soon as possible Please text Helen 0868056011 asap as we need to know what size bus to book etc.Full cost ,times etc will be announced later.
We have done this often before and it always has been a great day out. Danny
The standings in the John Buckley Munster Ten-Mile Spring Classics Series have now been calculated. A total of 221 people have completed the first three races.....Dungarvan, Ballycotton and Mallow. You can see them https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ar6_9hEHZLeUdEozWE5OclpLdVZWck4xajg2R3JXTmc#gid=0
Kilnaboy Calls ////Bus Leaving ////Book Now Please
As announced in an earlier post we are organising a bus to Kilnaboy for the final race in the series.This will be subsidised by the club.We need names as soon as possible Please text Helen 0868056011 asap as we need to know what size bus to book etc.Full cost ,times etc will be announced later.
We have done this often before and it always has been a great day out. Danny
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
NEWS UPDATE
Hi All
Over the past few weeks, many new members have joined our club. Following my recent update of addresses on data base, please find attached latest club news. Many of you may have received part of this content already, but hopefully all of our latest members are included in this updated mailing list.
Midleton Men Do Club Proud In Munster Championships
Congratulations To A.J Murphy
– Individual Medal Winner
A.J. Murphy, Noel O’Regan, Stanislaw Byczek, Denis Kelleher, Adam Duchnicz, Ned Ramsell and John Hennessy travelled to Waterford on Sunday to take part in the Munster Masters Road Race Championships.
Congratulations go to A.J. Murphy who put in a storming finish to take 3rd place in Munster in the M45 category in a time of 22:27 for the 4 mile course. A. J. doubled up with a Gold medal as a scoring member on the winning Cork county team.
The Midleton team finished as 4th place club for the second year in succession, just losing out to Waterford AC by 2 pts in what would have been a clean sweep for east cork clubs with Youghal AC taking 1st and East Cork AC 2nd. Maybe next year will be 3rd time lucky!”
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Club Gear For Sale
We have still a wide range of club gear in stock and we urge all our members to wear their colours, singlets, jackets, track suits on race night and also at all the races throughout the year. Here the special subsidised prices – Club Tracksuits are €50 T-shirts €15 Hats. €5 Raincoats. €25 Singlets - all now available from our clothing officer Claire Fitzgerald.
New Training Arrangements
The summer season is fast approaching and thus a change is also on the way with regard to training. Monday training will revert to Midleton CBS Field from April 16th at the new time of 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Note no training on Bank Holiday Monday April 9th. The regular Wednesday 7pm training will now take the form of a TUESDAY outdoor run from the Community Centre as and from last evening Tuesday March 27th.
The Development Group (formally Beginners) will continue to meet Wedensdays @6 pm until further notice.
Also PLEASE note we are NOT taking any beginners (ie people just starting running ) until October due to safety reasons as we will be outdoors until then.
Of course anyone who wishes to join and CAN RUN at least 4-5 miles before then is VERY welcome. So please do not invite beginners along as refusal may offend them(and you) and most likely discourage them from joining in the future. Danny
Collectors URGENTLY Needed
A subscription of 2 euro will be collected each night. We urgently need new collectors for the months of April, May and June on either Monday or Tuesday. Our present group have shown tremendous commitment and we urge you to play your part by volunteering for one the above slots. Please drop me a mail back if you can help.
Training On CIT Track
The club has hired the CIT track in Bishopstown for a regular weekly training session each Saturday MORNING between 7.30am and is available up until 9.15am. at a cost of 2 euro per session. Please call Kevin Smith 087-9716372 for more information.
Our Big Race Is On The Horizon
The Joe Hourigan Memorial Midleton 5 Mile – Thursday May 3
As you can see from the selected list below there is no shortage of races over a variety of distances during the next few months.
Our own race, the Joe Hourigan Memorial Midleton AC 5 Miler takes place on Thursday May 3rd. Please spread the word and encourage your friends, family, colleagues etc to either take part or lend a helping hand with stewarding or catering. Attached is the race flyer which we ask you to forward via e mail or down load in order to promote the big race.
Fixtures
Sunday April 1st – UCC 10k – 11am
Friday April 6th – The Good Friday Run – Killarney - 7.30pm
Sunday April 8th – Kilnaboy (County Clare) 10 Mile – 2pm
If you are interested in travelling to this race by bus please text
Helen @ 0868056011 NB TEXT ONLY
Monday April 9th – Clonakilty – 10k – 11am
Monday April 9th – Boherbue to Kiskeam 4 Mile – 2pm
Sunday April 15th – Great Island 10 Mile – Cobh – 10.30am
Thursday April 19th – Ballintotis 4 Mile – 8pm
Sunday April 22nd – The Bride 10k - Rathcormac – 12 noon
Sunday April 22nd – Stride By The Tide at Redbarn – 11.30am
Thursday April 29th (provisional) East Cork Road Championships, Ballynoe – 7.30pm
Thursday May 3rd – Midleton AC 5 Mile – 8pm
Sunday May 6th – Bay Run Half Marathon - Bantry
Wednesday May 9th – Pfizer’s 6 Mile – Ringaskiddy – 8pm
Saturday May 12th – Bandon 10k and Half Marathon – 9am
Thursday May 17th – ‘The Cheetah Run’ 4 Mile at Fota – 8pm
Sunday May 20th – Emer Casey Memorial 10k – Youghal – 1.30pm
Thursday May 24th – Ballycotton Summer Series - Ballyandreen 5 Mile – 8pm
Friday May 25th – Clashmore - 5 Mile – 8pm
Tuesday May 29th – John Buckley Sports 5k – Marina Road, Cork – 8pm
Monday June 4th – Cork City Marathon and RELAY (Team of 3, 4 or 5) 9am
HOW YOU CAN KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MIDLETON A.C
Check
http://www.midletonathleticclub.blogspot.com/
for all the latest club news.
*** E mail contact is midletonac@ireland.com***You may also have regular club news, updates and results sent directly to you via our club e mail service. Please give your e mail address to Joint PRO John Cashman to avail of this service.
***Telephone enquiries should be directed to our club mobile number 086-1931338.
Please forward your details to this number to avail of club messages.
Regards
John Cashman
Midleton AC Joint P.R.O
Hi All
Over the past few weeks, many new members have joined our club. Following my recent update of addresses on data base, please find attached latest club news. Many of you may have received part of this content already, but hopefully all of our latest members are included in this updated mailing list.
Midleton Men Do Club Proud In Munster Championships
Congratulations To A.J Murphy
– Individual Medal Winner
A.J. Murphy, Noel O’Regan, Stanislaw Byczek, Denis Kelleher, Adam Duchnicz, Ned Ramsell and John Hennessy travelled to Waterford on Sunday to take part in the Munster Masters Road Race Championships.
Congratulations go to A.J. Murphy who put in a storming finish to take 3rd place in Munster in the M45 category in a time of 22:27 for the 4 mile course. A. J. doubled up with a Gold medal as a scoring member on the winning Cork county team.
The Midleton team finished as 4th place club for the second year in succession, just losing out to Waterford AC by 2 pts in what would have been a clean sweep for east cork clubs with Youghal AC taking 1st and East Cork AC 2nd. Maybe next year will be 3rd time lucky!”
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Club Gear For Sale
We have still a wide range of club gear in stock and we urge all our members to wear their colours, singlets, jackets, track suits on race night and also at all the races throughout the year. Here the special subsidised prices – Club Tracksuits are €50 T-shirts €15 Hats. €5 Raincoats. €25 Singlets - all now available from our clothing officer Claire Fitzgerald.
New Training Arrangements
The summer season is fast approaching and thus a change is also on the way with regard to training. Monday training will revert to Midleton CBS Field from April 16th at the new time of 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Note no training on Bank Holiday Monday April 9th. The regular Wednesday 7pm training will now take the form of a TUESDAY outdoor run from the Community Centre as and from last evening Tuesday March 27th.
The Development Group (formally Beginners) will continue to meet Wedensdays @6 pm until further notice.
Also PLEASE note we are NOT taking any beginners (ie people just starting running ) until October due to safety reasons as we will be outdoors until then.
Of course anyone who wishes to join and CAN RUN at least 4-5 miles before then is VERY welcome. So please do not invite beginners along as refusal may offend them(and you) and most likely discourage them from joining in the future. Danny
Collectors URGENTLY Needed
A subscription of 2 euro will be collected each night. We urgently need new collectors for the months of April, May and June on either Monday or Tuesday. Our present group have shown tremendous commitment and we urge you to play your part by volunteering for one the above slots. Please drop me a mail back if you can help.
Training On CIT Track
The club has hired the CIT track in Bishopstown for a regular weekly training session each Saturday MORNING between 7.30am and is available up until 9.15am. at a cost of 2 euro per session. Please call Kevin Smith 087-9716372 for more information.
Our Big Race Is On The Horizon
The Joe Hourigan Memorial Midleton 5 Mile – Thursday May 3
As you can see from the selected list below there is no shortage of races over a variety of distances during the next few months.
Our own race, the Joe Hourigan Memorial Midleton AC 5 Miler takes place on Thursday May 3rd. Please spread the word and encourage your friends, family, colleagues etc to either take part or lend a helping hand with stewarding or catering. Attached is the race flyer which we ask you to forward via e mail or down load in order to promote the big race.
Fixtures
Sunday April 1st – UCC 10k – 11am
Friday April 6th – The Good Friday Run – Killarney - 7.30pm
Sunday April 8th – Kilnaboy (County Clare) 10 Mile – 2pm
If you are interested in travelling to this race by bus please text
Helen @ 0868056011 NB TEXT ONLY
Monday April 9th – Clonakilty – 10k – 11am
Monday April 9th – Boherbue to Kiskeam 4 Mile – 2pm
Sunday April 15th – Great Island 10 Mile – Cobh – 10.30am
Thursday April 19th – Ballintotis 4 Mile – 8pm
Sunday April 22nd – The Bride 10k - Rathcormac – 12 noon
Sunday April 22nd – Stride By The Tide at Redbarn – 11.30am
Thursday April 29th (provisional) East Cork Road Championships, Ballynoe – 7.30pm
Thursday May 3rd – Midleton AC 5 Mile – 8pm
Sunday May 6th – Bay Run Half Marathon - Bantry
Wednesday May 9th – Pfizer’s 6 Mile – Ringaskiddy – 8pm
Saturday May 12th – Bandon 10k and Half Marathon – 9am
Thursday May 17th – ‘The Cheetah Run’ 4 Mile at Fota – 8pm
Sunday May 20th – Emer Casey Memorial 10k – Youghal – 1.30pm
Thursday May 24th – Ballycotton Summer Series - Ballyandreen 5 Mile – 8pm
Friday May 25th – Clashmore - 5 Mile – 8pm
Tuesday May 29th – John Buckley Sports 5k – Marina Road, Cork – 8pm
Monday June 4th – Cork City Marathon and RELAY (Team of 3, 4 or 5) 9am
HOW YOU CAN KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MIDLETON A.C
Check
http://www.midletonathleticclub.blogspot.com/
for all the latest club news.
*** E mail contact is midletonac@ireland.com***You may also have regular club news, updates and results sent directly to you via our club e mail service. Please give your e mail address to Joint PRO John Cashman to avail of this service.
***Telephone enquiries should be directed to our club mobile number 086-1931338.
Please forward your details to this number to avail of club messages.
Regards
John Cashman
Midleton AC Joint P.R.O
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
MUNSTER MASTER ROAD RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS
AJ Murphy takes Bronze & GOLD
“A.J. Murphy, Noel O’Regan, Stanislaw Byczek, Denis Kelleher, Adam Duchnicz, Ned Ramsell and John Hennessy travelled to Waterford on Sunday to take part in the Munster Masters Road Race Championships.
Congratulations go to A.J. Murphy who put in a storming finish to take 3rd place in Munster in the M45 category in a time of 22:27 for the 4 mile course. A. J. doubled up with a Gold medal as a scoring member on the winning Cork county team.
The Midleton team finished as 4th place club for the second year in succession, just losing out to Waterford AC by 2 pts in what would have been a clean sweep for east cork clubs with Youghal AC taking 1st and East Cork AC 2nd. Maybe next year will be 3rd time lucky!”
John Hennesy
AJ Murphy takes Bronze & GOLD
“A.J. Murphy, Noel O’Regan, Stanislaw Byczek, Denis Kelleher, Adam Duchnicz, Ned Ramsell and John Hennessy travelled to Waterford on Sunday to take part in the Munster Masters Road Race Championships.
Congratulations go to A.J. Murphy who put in a storming finish to take 3rd place in Munster in the M45 category in a time of 22:27 for the 4 mile course. A. J. doubled up with a Gold medal as a scoring member on the winning Cork county team.
The Midleton team finished as 4th place club for the second year in succession, just losing out to Waterford AC by 2 pts in what would have been a clean sweep for east cork clubs with Youghal AC taking 1st and East Cork AC 2nd. Maybe next year will be 3rd time lucky!”
John Hennesy
Hi All
As you can see from the selected list below there is no shortage of races over a variety of distances during the next few months.
Our own race, the Joe Hourigan Memorial Midleton AC 5 Miler takes place on Thursday May 3rd. Please spread the word and encourage your friends, family, colleagues etc to either take part or lend a helping hand with stewarding or catering. Attached is the race flyer which we ask you to forward via e mail or down load in order to promote the big race.
NEW++++NEW +++++NEW 4 U ++++Please try it.
Just a quick note on training from Marc Dalton, who reports that the Saturday morning Midleton AC track session at CIT is up and running. Members Only (2 euro each) are invited to take part from 7.30am at any stage up until approx 9.15am.
Fixtures
Sunday April 1st – UCC 10k – 11am
Friday April 6th – The Good Friday Run – Killarney - 7.30pm
Sunday April 8th – Kilnaboy (County Clare) 10 Mile – 2pm
If you are interested in travelling to this race by bus please text
Helen @ 0868056011 NB TEXT ONLY
Monday April 9th – Clonakilty – 10k – 11am
Monday April 9th – Boherbue to Kiskeam 4 Mile – 2pm
Sunday April 15th – Great Island 10 Mile – Cobh – 10.30am
Thursday April 19th – Ballintotis 4 Mile – 8pm
Sunday April 22nd – The Bride 10k - Rathcormac – 12 noon
Sunday April 22nd – Stride By The Tide at Redbarn – 11.30am
Thursday May 3rd – Midleton AC 5 Mile – 8pm
Sunday May 6th – Bay Run Half Marathon - Bantry
Wednesday May 9th – Pfizer’s 6 Mile – Ringaskiddy – 8pm
Saturday May 12th – Bandon 10k and Half Marathon – 9am
Thursday May 17th – ‘The Cheetah Run’ 4 Mile at Fota – 8pm
Sunday May 20th – Emer Casey Memorial 10k – Youghal – 1.30pm
Thursday May 24th – Ballycotton Summer Series - Ballyandreen 5 Mile – 8pm
Friday May 25th – Clashmore - 5 Mile – 8pm
Tuesday May 29th – John Buckley Sports 5k – Marina Road, Cork – 8pm
Monday June 4th – Cork City Marathon and RELAY (Team of 3, 4 or 5) 9am
Regards
John
As you can see from the selected list below there is no shortage of races over a variety of distances during the next few months.
Our own race, the Joe Hourigan Memorial Midleton AC 5 Miler takes place on Thursday May 3rd. Please spread the word and encourage your friends, family, colleagues etc to either take part or lend a helping hand with stewarding or catering. Attached is the race flyer which we ask you to forward via e mail or down load in order to promote the big race.
NEW++++NEW +++++NEW 4 U ++++Please try it.
Just a quick note on training from Marc Dalton, who reports that the Saturday morning Midleton AC track session at CIT is up and running. Members Only (2 euro each) are invited to take part from 7.30am at any stage up until approx 9.15am.
Fixtures
Sunday April 1st – UCC 10k – 11am
Friday April 6th – The Good Friday Run – Killarney - 7.30pm
Sunday April 8th – Kilnaboy (County Clare) 10 Mile – 2pm
If you are interested in travelling to this race by bus please text
Helen @ 0868056011 NB TEXT ONLY
Monday April 9th – Clonakilty – 10k – 11am
Monday April 9th – Boherbue to Kiskeam 4 Mile – 2pm
Sunday April 15th – Great Island 10 Mile – Cobh – 10.30am
Thursday April 19th – Ballintotis 4 Mile – 8pm
Sunday April 22nd – The Bride 10k - Rathcormac – 12 noon
Sunday April 22nd – Stride By The Tide at Redbarn – 11.30am
Thursday May 3rd – Midleton AC 5 Mile – 8pm
Sunday May 6th – Bay Run Half Marathon - Bantry
Wednesday May 9th – Pfizer’s 6 Mile – Ringaskiddy – 8pm
Saturday May 12th – Bandon 10k and Half Marathon – 9am
Thursday May 17th – ‘The Cheetah Run’ 4 Mile at Fota – 8pm
Sunday May 20th – Emer Casey Memorial 10k – Youghal – 1.30pm
Thursday May 24th – Ballycotton Summer Series - Ballyandreen 5 Mile – 8pm
Friday May 25th – Clashmore - 5 Mile – 8pm
Tuesday May 29th – John Buckley Sports 5k – Marina Road, Cork – 8pm
Monday June 4th – Cork City Marathon and RELAY (Team of 3, 4 or 5) 9am
Regards
John
Friday, 23 March 2012
The Times They Are A Changing (for some)
Please note that from now we will be meeting on Tue @7pm at Community Ctr for an outdoor session and that Wednesdays are cancelled until Oct.
The Development Group (formally Beginners) will continue to meet Wedensdays @6 pm until further notice.
Also PLEASE note we are NOT taking any beginners (ie people just starting running ) until October due to safety reasons as we will be outdoors until then.
Of course anyone who wishes to join and CAN RUN at least 4-5 miles before then is VERY welcome.
So please do not invite beginners along as refusal may offend them(and you) and most likely discourage them from joining in the future. Danny
Kilnaboy Calling
We are thinking of organising a bus to the Kilnaboy 10 mile on Easter Sunday and need to know what interest is out there.
So if you are interested in travelling by bus please text Helen @ 0868056011 NB TEXT ONLY
Full details re times,cost etc will not be known till later when we decide if there is enough interest.
In 1967, Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to run the Boston m...arathon. After realizing that a woman was running, race organizer Jock Semple went after Switzer shouting, “Get the hell out of my race and give me those numbers.” However, Switzer’s boyfriend and other male runners provided a protective shield during the entire marathon.The photographs taken of the incident made world headlines, and Kathrine later won the NYC marathon with a time of 3:07:29. Danny
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Mallow 10
Well done to all our members who took part in yesterdays Mallow 10.In what was not the easiest of courses with wind and heat it was great to see so many doing well and getting PBs galore and improving on their Ballycotton 10 times.Again AJ Murphy was our first man home breaking 60 min in the process and Helen Gilroy our first lady getting a PB in the process also.
Our prize winners was confined to the Ladies again with
Elaine Hennessy 3Rd O/55
Margaret Barry 2 Nd O/60
Full results available at http://www.mallowac.ie/detres2012.pdf
I would also like to extend best wishes to Joan Ennis Grange Fermoy AC who reportedly broke her ankle by running into a badly parked car near the start of the race.
Danny
Well done to all our members who took part in yesterdays Mallow 10.In what was not the easiest of courses with wind and heat it was great to see so many doing well and getting PBs galore and improving on their Ballycotton 10 times.Again AJ Murphy was our first man home breaking 60 min in the process and Helen Gilroy our first lady getting a PB in the process also.
Our prize winners was confined to the Ladies again with
Elaine Hennessy 3Rd O/55
Margaret Barry 2 Nd O/60
Full results available at http://www.mallowac.ie/detres2012.pdf
I would also like to extend best wishes to Joan Ennis Grange Fermoy AC who reportedly broke her ankle by running into a badly parked car near the start of the race.
Danny
Sunday, 18 March 2012
JANSEN 4 Mile
Littleisland 18th March
The Midleton Crew were again out in force today claiming prizes in many sections
2nd O/40 John Hennessy
2nd O/45 Noel O'Regan
3Rd O/45 Denis Kelleher
1St O/50 Stanislaw Byczek
2Nd O/55 Neilus Aherne
3Rd O/55 Tom Cody
MENS TEAMS
1sT Grade B
Midleton News
(Denis Kelleher,Stanislaw Byczek,John Cashman)
2Nd Grade
MD Insulation
LADIES
3rD o/35 Denise Hickey
1St O/40 Margaret Jones
1St O/45 Mary O'Keeffe
2Nd O/55 Mary Toher
TEAMS
2Nd Grade B
Midleton News ( Mary O'Keeffe & Mary Smith)
Well done all on what was a very well organised race with excellent prizes.
Danny
Littleisland 18th March
The Midleton Crew were again out in force today claiming prizes in many sections
2nd O/40 John Hennessy
2nd O/45 Noel O'Regan
3Rd O/45 Denis Kelleher
1St O/50 Stanislaw Byczek
2Nd O/55 Neilus Aherne
3Rd O/55 Tom Cody
MENS TEAMS
1sT Grade B
Midleton News
(Denis Kelleher,Stanislaw Byczek,John Cashman)
2Nd Grade
MD Insulation
LADIES
3rD o/35 Denise Hickey
1St O/40 Margaret Jones
1St O/45 Mary O'Keeffe
2Nd O/55 Mary Toher
TEAMS
2Nd Grade B
Midleton News ( Mary O'Keeffe & Mary Smith)
Well done all on what was a very well organised race with excellent prizes.
Danny
Saturday, 17 March 2012
Ballinhassig 4 Mile St Patrick's Day
Well done to all the Midleton AC crew who took part in this great race I am happy to say once again our ladies did us proud.
Mary O'Keeffe 2nd O/45
Mary Toher 1st O/55
Kathleen O'Connell 2nd O/55
Margaret Barry 1St O/60
Sadly there were no men amongst the prize winners except Matt Chojan for best costume.
Danny
Well done to all the Midleton AC crew who took part in this great race I am happy to say once again our ladies did us proud.
Mary O'Keeffe 2nd O/45
Mary Toher 1st O/55
Kathleen O'Connell 2nd O/55
Margaret Barry 1St O/60
Sadly there were no men amongst the prize winners except Matt Chojan for best costume.
Danny
Thursday, 15 March 2012
Ballintotis '4' Mile Road Race Takes Place on April 19th - Trabolgan Holiday Village Offers Attractive Winners Prizes
Picture
Donal O'Sullivan, General Manager of Trabolgan Holiday Village, presenting Donal Kelleher, Chairman of Ballintotis Community Council, with the main prize vouchers for the forthcoming road race. Also pictured are Seanie Murphy and John Cashman, race committee, and Melanie Colwell, Olivia Harrington and Fireman Sam from Trabolgan. Picture: John Walshe
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It’s all systems go for the opening evening road fixture in Cork - the Ballintotis ‘4’ Mile Road Race which takes place on Thursday evening April 19th – 8pm. This will be the third year of the race at this venue and once more Trabolgan Holiday Village have given the event a major boost by sponsoring the top prizes.
This year the race winner and the first lady home will both receive a 3 night weekend break at the famous East Cork holiday venue. Furthermore there is an attractive runners up prize of a family day package pass to the venue. The Ballintotis committee will offer a full range of prizes in all age categories together with a free t shirt to all participants. The race is being held in conjunction with East Cork AC and with the help of Ballycotton Running Promotions.
Donal O’Sullivan, General Manager of Trabolgan Holiday Centre was in Ballintotis last week to confirm his company’s involvement in a race that last year attracted over 550 participants to the picturesque East Cork venue. Expectation is that another very large gathering will be present this year to run on what is a fast course over country roads.
Race HQ this time around will be the newly built Ballintotis Community Centre. Thanks to the injection of funds following last year’s race and several other fund raising activities, construction work began last summer and as planned the doors were opened before Christmas. Now it’s a case of maintaining the cash flow to help finance the work completed and weekly running costs of the new centre and with this in mind the race continues to be a major contributory factor.
Entries will be taken at the new venue but weather permitting the intention is to again to serve refreshments in the open air adjacent to Loughaderra Lake.
Please note last entries will be taken at 7.45pm, whilst a non competitive walk will begin at 6.30pm over the route of the race.
For further information please contact race directors, Seanie Murphy or John Cashman on the special race line number 086-8778182=============================================================>
Ballintotis '4' Mile Road Race Takes Place on April 19th - Trabolgan Holiday Village Offers Attractive Winners Prizes
Picture
Donal O'Sullivan, General Manager of Trabolgan Holiday Village, presenting Donal Kelleher, Chairman of Ballintotis Community Council, with the main prize vouchers for the forthcoming road race. Also pictured are Seanie Murphy and John Cashman, race committee, and Melanie Colwell, Olivia Harrington and Fireman Sam from Trabolgan. Picture: John Walshe
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It’s all systems go for the opening evening road fixture in Cork - the Ballintotis ‘4’ Mile Road Race which takes place on Thursday evening April 19th – 8pm. This will be the third year of the race at this venue and once more Trabolgan Holiday Village have given the event a major boost by sponsoring the top prizes.
This year the race winner and the first lady home will both receive a 3 night weekend break at the famous East Cork holiday venue. Furthermore there is an attractive runners up prize of a family day package pass to the venue. The Ballintotis committee will offer a full range of prizes in all age categories together with a free t shirt to all participants. The race is being held in conjunction with East Cork AC and with the help of Ballycotton Running Promotions.
Donal O’Sullivan, General Manager of Trabolgan Holiday Centre was in Ballintotis last week to confirm his company’s involvement in a race that last year attracted over 550 participants to the picturesque East Cork venue. Expectation is that another very large gathering will be present this year to run on what is a fast course over country roads.
Race HQ this time around will be the newly built Ballintotis Community Centre. Thanks to the injection of funds following last year’s race and several other fund raising activities, construction work began last summer and as planned the doors were opened before Christmas. Now it’s a case of maintaining the cash flow to help finance the work completed and weekly running costs of the new centre and with this in mind the race continues to be a major contributory factor.
Entries will be taken at the new venue but weather permitting the intention is to again to serve refreshments in the open air adjacent to Loughaderra Lake.
Please note last entries will be taken at 7.45pm, whilst a non competitive walk will begin at 6.30pm over the route of the race.
For further information please contact race directors, Seanie Murphy or John Cashman on the special race line number 086-8778182=============================================================>
Club NOTICE BOARD – Please Note Our 5 Mile Race The Joe Hourigan Memorial Midleton A.C ‘5’ Mile Road Race will be held on Thursday May 3rd beginning at 8pm. It’s our flag ship event and all members are asked to play their part in making the race a big success. - Regular updates to follow over the next few weeks.
Club Gear For Sale
We have still a wide range of club gear in stock and we urge all our members to wear their colours, singlets, jackets, track suits on race night and also at all the races throughout the year. Here the special subsidised prices – Club Tracksuits are €50 T-shirts €15 Hats. €5 Raincoats. €25 Singlets - all now available from our clothing officer Claire Fitzgerald.
New Training Arrangements The summer season is fast approaching and thus a change is also on the way with regard to training. Monday training will revert to Midleton CBS Field from April 16th at the new time of 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Note no training on Bank Holidays March 17th and April 9th. The regular Wednesday 7pm training will now take the form of a TUESDAY outdoor run from the Community Centre as and from Tuesday week March 27th. (Arrangements regarding Vincent’s 6pm Wednesday group to follow)
Collectors Needed
A subscription of 2 euro will be collected each night. We urgently need new collectors for the months of April, May and June on either Monday or Tuesday. Our present group have shown tremendous commitment and we urge you to play your part by volunteering for one the above slots. Please drop me a mail back if you can help.
NEW NEW NEW NEW
Training On CIT Track The club has hired the CIT track in Bishopstown for a regular weekly training session each Saturday MORNING between 7.30am and 8.30am,(Available to ALL members) at a cost of 2 euro per session.
Please call Kevin Smith 087-9716372 for more information.
Chi Running Are you interested in being part of Chi Running workshop with Catherina McKiernan –cost 110 euro – subsidised by 20 euro for club members. If so call Sally Drennan on 0872265857
Busy Race Weekend
Finally there are a whole host of races over the weekend as follows -Saturday – Paddy Desmond Memorial 4 Mile – Ballinhassig 11amSaturday – Ballydehob 10K – 2pmSunday – Janssen 4 Mile – Little Island – 11amMonday – Mallow 10 Mile – 12.30pm - Every good luck to all our crew wherever you run. RegardsJohn
Club Gear For Sale
We have still a wide range of club gear in stock and we urge all our members to wear their colours, singlets, jackets, track suits on race night and also at all the races throughout the year. Here the special subsidised prices – Club Tracksuits are €50 T-shirts €15 Hats. €5 Raincoats. €25 Singlets - all now available from our clothing officer Claire Fitzgerald.
New Training Arrangements The summer season is fast approaching and thus a change is also on the way with regard to training. Monday training will revert to Midleton CBS Field from April 16th at the new time of 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Note no training on Bank Holidays March 17th and April 9th. The regular Wednesday 7pm training will now take the form of a TUESDAY outdoor run from the Community Centre as and from Tuesday week March 27th. (Arrangements regarding Vincent’s 6pm Wednesday group to follow)
Collectors Needed
A subscription of 2 euro will be collected each night. We urgently need new collectors for the months of April, May and June on either Monday or Tuesday. Our present group have shown tremendous commitment and we urge you to play your part by volunteering for one the above slots. Please drop me a mail back if you can help.
NEW NEW NEW NEW
Training On CIT Track The club has hired the CIT track in Bishopstown for a regular weekly training session each Saturday MORNING between 7.30am and 8.30am,(Available to ALL members) at a cost of 2 euro per session.
Please call Kevin Smith 087-9716372 for more information.
Chi Running Are you interested in being part of Chi Running workshop with Catherina McKiernan –cost 110 euro – subsidised by 20 euro for club members. If so call Sally Drennan on 0872265857
Busy Race Weekend
Finally there are a whole host of races over the weekend as follows -Saturday – Paddy Desmond Memorial 4 Mile – Ballinhassig 11amSaturday – Ballydehob 10K – 2pmSunday – Janssen 4 Mile – Little Island – 11amMonday – Mallow 10 Mile – 12.30pm - Every good luck to all our crew wherever you run. RegardsJohn
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
Munster Road Championships
We have the munster masters road race championships in Waterford at 11.00 on Sunday the 25th March The race is a 4 mile.
We will be entering both male and female teams.Ages are
Over 40 for males and over 35 for females,
all are welcome.
Please support your club by entering.Entry is free the club will pay for you.
Teams will be formed a week before .Hoping for a good turnout for Midleton A/C
Please contact us if you are interested and we will enter you or if you have any queries etc.
Noel O'Regan 0862704072
Sally Drennan 0872265857
You can do it
Monday, 12 March 2012
Gold For Maggie and Cork
Our Ladies Again Do Us Proud
Well done to club member Maggie Chojan who helped Cork Novice ladies to Gold yesterday in the Munster Road Racing Championships.Maggie who finished 6TH in the Novice womens race was part of the Cork Team that took gold.Anna Doris was also part of the team but could not run due to injury.
Sunday, 11 March 2012
Results from todays BHAA Bord Gais 5Km race (provisional)
Men
1st 0/40 John Hennessy
2nd 0/45 Denis Kelleher
2nd 0/55 Neilus Ahene
2nd 0/60 John O'Halloran
Ladies
1st 0/45 Helen Gilroy
2nd 0/45 Mary O'Keeffe
1st o/55 Mary Toher
2nd o/55 Kathleen O'Connell
also in the overall results Sheila Buckley 4th and Helen Gilroy 5th
and Midleton News ladies ( Helen Gilroy &Mary O'Keeffe) 2 nd Grade A
These results are provisional and I may have missed some.
Well done everyone who took part and especially to all our ladies who were racing for their first time.
Danny
Men
1st 0/40 John Hennessy
2nd 0/45 Denis Kelleher
2nd 0/55 Neilus Ahene
2nd 0/60 John O'Halloran
Ladies
1st 0/45 Helen Gilroy
2nd 0/45 Mary O'Keeffe
1st o/55 Mary Toher
2nd o/55 Kathleen O'Connell
also in the overall results Sheila Buckley 4th and Helen Gilroy 5th
and Midleton News ladies ( Helen Gilroy &Mary O'Keeffe) 2 nd Grade A
These results are provisional and I may have missed some.
Well done everyone who took part and especially to all our ladies who were racing for their first time.
Danny
Saturday, 10 March 2012
Well Done Well Done
Well done to the Midleton CBS MINOR TEAM led by Fergal Curtin who won GOLD in the All Ireland Schools Cross Country today.
Well done Fergal,Luke Duggan Murphy,Sean O'Meara,Michael Kelly,Adam Daly, Dylan Murphy,Edward Leahy and Caolan O'Brien everyone of you ye did the school and town and your clubs proud.
Also congrats to their coach Liam O'Brien
Well done to the Midleton CBS MINOR TEAM led by Fergal Curtin who won GOLD in the All Ireland Schools Cross Country today.
Well done Fergal,Luke Duggan Murphy,Sean O'Meara,Michael Kelly,Adam Daly, Dylan Murphy,Edward Leahy and Caolan O'Brien everyone of you ye did the school and town and your clubs proud.
Also congrats to their coach Liam O'Brien
Friday, 9 March 2012
Midleton AC Senior Section Latest
by Peter Gunning - Joint P.R.O
The 35th running of the Ballycotton Road Race saw 115 Midleton AC athletes hitting the finishing line in varying degrees of joy, exhaustion, delight and dejection. It was an afternoon when all four seasons converged as the 2609 strong field made this yet another landmark in the proud history of this truly great race. Sergei Ciobanu won the race for the second year in succession in a commendable time of 49:20 with Maria McCambridge taking the ladies’ title in 54:58. Our own team was led home once again by athlete of the year Kevin Smith whose 59.05 was a superb pb. Fit again Noel O’Regan was a mere nine seconds behind Kevin in 59.14 seeing them both earn a much coveted Top 100 finishers T-shirt. Kevin finished 74th with Noel in 78th. Darragh Canavan and Neilus Aherne were just outside the Top 100 finishing in 61:57 and 62:14 respectively. Anna Doris came agonisingly close to breaking 70 (what’s five seconds anyway, Anna?) in leading our ladies home. Marian Aherne, Deirdre Aherne, Claire Fitzgerald, Mary O’Keeffe, Catherine Carroll, Breda Cahill and Helen Gilroy also had top of the field runs in the highly competitive ladies’ race. Column inches are not long enough for us to mention to all of our athletes individually but special plaudits must go to Mark Walsh who unlike Anna had five seconds to spare in breaking the magic 70minute mark for the first time. Some terrific running also from newer members Niall McCarthy, Morgan O’Regan, Nigel Carroll, Mike Dolphin, Kieran Mulcahy and Brian Cott, as well as the not so new Mick Murphy, Fergal O’Meara and Marc Dalton. It was a great day for all of us who took part and stayed for the post-mortem in the Blackbird and the post-post mortem in Garryvoe Hotel. We would like to thank Fergal and the social committee for ensuring that when it comes to marathons we’re not always talking about running. A collective well done to all who represented us and particularly those who ran the race for the first time. Let’s look forward to Ballycotton 2013.
Elsewhere Denis Kelleher continues to perform on the ascent as he recorded a terrific 37minutes in the Dungarvan 10k. Danny McCarthy had a great run also in this event.
Next week sees a 5k in Mahon as part of the BHAA season. Keep an eye on the blog or the BHAA website for further details.
Training continues on Mondays @6pm Midleton College and Wednesdays @ 6pm and 7pm in the Community Centre.
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Message from our colleague Denis Kelleher re CORK CITY MARATHON
I am looking for four team members for relay team in Cork City Marathon on June 04th. The team MUST BE REGISTERED before the end of March in order to avail of reduced entry fee. If you are interested please e mail Denis at waverider710@hotmail.com
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Message from our colleague Noel O'Regan regarding Munster Road Championships
We have the munster masters road race championships in Waterford at 11.00 on Sunday the 25th, 4 mile.
We will be entering both male and female teams.
Ages are Over 40 for males and over 35 for females, all are welcome.
Teams will be formed a week before .
Hoping for a good turnout for Midleton A/C
Please contact me if you are interested.
by Peter Gunning - Joint P.R.O
The 35th running of the Ballycotton Road Race saw 115 Midleton AC athletes hitting the finishing line in varying degrees of joy, exhaustion, delight and dejection. It was an afternoon when all four seasons converged as the 2609 strong field made this yet another landmark in the proud history of this truly great race. Sergei Ciobanu won the race for the second year in succession in a commendable time of 49:20 with Maria McCambridge taking the ladies’ title in 54:58. Our own team was led home once again by athlete of the year Kevin Smith whose 59.05 was a superb pb. Fit again Noel O’Regan was a mere nine seconds behind Kevin in 59.14 seeing them both earn a much coveted Top 100 finishers T-shirt. Kevin finished 74th with Noel in 78th. Darragh Canavan and Neilus Aherne were just outside the Top 100 finishing in 61:57 and 62:14 respectively. Anna Doris came agonisingly close to breaking 70 (what’s five seconds anyway, Anna?) in leading our ladies home. Marian Aherne, Deirdre Aherne, Claire Fitzgerald, Mary O’Keeffe, Catherine Carroll, Breda Cahill and Helen Gilroy also had top of the field runs in the highly competitive ladies’ race. Column inches are not long enough for us to mention to all of our athletes individually but special plaudits must go to Mark Walsh who unlike Anna had five seconds to spare in breaking the magic 70minute mark for the first time. Some terrific running also from newer members Niall McCarthy, Morgan O’Regan, Nigel Carroll, Mike Dolphin, Kieran Mulcahy and Brian Cott, as well as the not so new Mick Murphy, Fergal O’Meara and Marc Dalton. It was a great day for all of us who took part and stayed for the post-mortem in the Blackbird and the post-post mortem in Garryvoe Hotel. We would like to thank Fergal and the social committee for ensuring that when it comes to marathons we’re not always talking about running. A collective well done to all who represented us and particularly those who ran the race for the first time. Let’s look forward to Ballycotton 2013.
Elsewhere Denis Kelleher continues to perform on the ascent as he recorded a terrific 37minutes in the Dungarvan 10k. Danny McCarthy had a great run also in this event.
Next week sees a 5k in Mahon as part of the BHAA season. Keep an eye on the blog or the BHAA website for further details.
Training continues on Mondays @6pm Midleton College and Wednesdays @ 6pm and 7pm in the Community Centre.
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Message from our colleague Denis Kelleher re CORK CITY MARATHON
I am looking for four team members for relay team in Cork City Marathon on June 04th. The team MUST BE REGISTERED before the end of March in order to avail of reduced entry fee. If you are interested please e mail Denis at waverider710@hotmail.com
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Message from our colleague Noel O'Regan regarding Munster Road Championships
We have the munster masters road race championships in Waterford at 11.00 on Sunday the 25th, 4 mile.
We will be entering both male and female teams.
Ages are Over 40 for males and over 35 for females, all are welcome.
Teams will be formed a week before .
Hoping for a good turnout for Midleton A/C
Please contact me if you are interested.
Thursday, 8 March 2012
UPCOMING ROAD RACES
After the excitement of Ballycotton, there are a host of races on the calendar over the next few months, as we count down to the Joe Hourigan Memorial Midleton AC 5 Miler on Thursday May 3rd.
Action begins on Sunday next with the Bord Gais 5K in Mahon - 11am. HQ is Mahon Community Centre.
Thereafter, here is just a sample of what lies ahead.
Sunday March 11th – Bord Gais 5K Race – In Mahon -11am
Saturday March 17th – Rising Sun 4 Mile Race – In Ballinhassig – 11am
Sunday March 18th – Janssen 4 Mile Race – Little Island – 11am
Monday March 19th – Mallow 10 Mile Race – 12.30pm
Sunday April 1st – UCC 10 K – Sunday’s Well – 11am
Sunday April 8th - Kilnaboy 10 Mile Race - 2pm
Monday April 9th - Clonakilty 10K - 11am
Monday April 9th - Boherbue to Kiskeam 4 Mile - 2pm
Sunday April 15th – Great Island 10 Mile – Cobh – 10.30am
Thursday April 19th – Ballintotis 4 Mile – 8pm
Sunday April 22nd – Stride By The Tide 4 Mile – Redbarn – 11.30am
Thursday May 3rd – Midleton 5 Mile – 8pm
After the excitement of Ballycotton, there are a host of races on the calendar over the next few months, as we count down to the Joe Hourigan Memorial Midleton AC 5 Miler on Thursday May 3rd.
Action begins on Sunday next with the Bord Gais 5K in Mahon - 11am. HQ is Mahon Community Centre.
Thereafter, here is just a sample of what lies ahead.
Sunday March 11th – Bord Gais 5K Race – In Mahon -11am
Saturday March 17th – Rising Sun 4 Mile Race – In Ballinhassig – 11am
Sunday March 18th – Janssen 4 Mile Race – Little Island – 11am
Monday March 19th – Mallow 10 Mile Race – 12.30pm
Sunday April 1st – UCC 10 K – Sunday’s Well – 11am
Sunday April 8th - Kilnaboy 10 Mile Race - 2pm
Monday April 9th - Clonakilty 10K - 11am
Monday April 9th - Boherbue to Kiskeam 4 Mile - 2pm
Sunday April 15th – Great Island 10 Mile – Cobh – 10.30am
Thursday April 19th – Ballintotis 4 Mile – 8pm
Sunday April 22nd – Stride By The Tide 4 Mile – Redbarn – 11.30am
Thursday May 3rd – Midleton 5 Mile – 8pm
Monday, 5 March 2012
Ballycotton Countdown
364 Days To Go!
BALLYCOTTON 2012 Report
Evening Echo March 5th
By John Cashman
Two in-form athletes with Olympic Marathon qualification on their minds grabbed the headlines in yesterday’s Ballycotton ’10’ Mile Road Race. Thirty five years on from it’s line up of 31 runners, over 2,500 crossed the finish line on a day when a testing wind faced the athletes for much of the opening five miles. However, both race winner Sergiu Ciobanu and ladies winner Maria McCambridge proved to be class acts.
Cioabanu (49:20) who successfully defended his Ballycotton crown heads for the Rotterdam Marathon next month, whilst McCambridge will travel to the Rome Marathon two weeks from now, having smashed the ladies course record with a superb run of 54:48. It eclipses the standard set by former UK Olympian Marian Sutton in 1997 by all of 40 seconds.
Both winners were on something of a solo mission. Moldovian native Ciobanu who is targeting the Olympic ‘A’ standard of 2:15 set out his stall early and by the third mile had already opened a gap on runner up, Paddy Hamilton of Annadale Striders.
“I felt good from early on and by the half way mark was aware that I had opened a good advantage. On the way back with the aid of the wind, I was able to kick on, feeling strong particularly over the last few miles”, commented Ciobanu, who broke the tape 56 seconds ahead of Hamilton.
The Annadale club man from Belfast was a trifle disappointed with his overall display.
“Coming down here I thought I was capable of a better run. But it’s my first time in Ballycotton and it was a great experience and a great occasion, so I hope to return”.
Third placed James McCarthy (51:11) of East Cork A.C had every reason to be satisfied with his afternoon’s work, which represented his best finish in the marquee race.
“After my injury problems of last season, it was good to put in this performance early in the year. Maybe local knowledge helped a little but I was glad to be to edge out my closest challengers for third place, after we had been together in a bunch for quite a while.”
Maria McCambridge’s record breaking run was definitely the talk of the post race discussions. The Letterkenny lady came into the race in top form and was always in command despite a great effort by last year’s winner Lizzie Lee from Leevale. In fact Lizzie recorded a personal best for the distance, in the process running 90 seconds better than she did a year ago. “That was an outstanding run by Maria. I knew coming here today that she had a really big run in her. On a personal level, I’m really happy with my own run. Dick Hooper shouted to me at the 8 mile mark that there was a pb there to be got. To record it here in Ballycotton is really special. It’s all systems ahead now for the Rotterdam Marathon”.
Amongst the other notable Cork based achievers on the day were George Waugh of Bandon who finished in ninth place overall and Ann Marie Holland, whose seventh place ladies finish saw her top the Over 35 rankings. Cathal O’Connel was second man home Over 45, Eamonn McEvoy (St Finbarr’s) and Neilus Aherne (Midleton AC) were first and third respectively in the Over 55’s, Pat Twoemy (Eagle) was runner up over 60 whilst Michael Dunne, John J Cotter and John O’Leary also collected category prizes. Ann Moore (Leevale) and Maggie Dunne (Carraig na bhFear) were amongst the ladies honours, whilst once more the name of Mary Sweeney from St Finbarr’s was up in lights.
The very first ladies winner in Ballycotton back in 1979, yesterday smashed the Over 50’s ladies course record which she herself set only last year. A nett gain of 1 minute 13 seconds, means the remarkable lady from Youghal ran 3 minutes 50 seconds faster than she did on that ground breaking day in the late 70’s.
Finally it was also a special day for John Walshe and Willie O’Mahony the only 2 runners to have completed all 35 editions of this great race, which for many of us is now a way of life.
Results
Overall1 S Ciobanu (Clonliffe) 49:20; 2 P Hamilton (Annadale) 50:24; 3 J McCarthy (East Cork) 51:11; 4 M Clough (Leeds City) 51:25; 5 M Hoey (Star of the Sea) 51:43; 6 S Ryan (Raheny) 51:53; 7 S Bralitis (West Waterford) 52:48; 8 M Doody (Limerick) 52:59; 9 G Waugh (Bandon) 53:01; 10 C O’Leary (Raheny) 53:11.
Mens CategoriesM40: 1 K Norgrove (Donore) 54:50; 2 C Conroy (Sli Cualann) 55:16; 3 P Hennessy (Donore) 55:53.M45: 1 C Burke (St Abbans) 54:19; 2 C O’Connell (St Finbarrs) 54:54; 3 D Carrie (Dunleer) 55:58.M50: 1 T Payne (Tinryland) 55:10; 2 J Stafford (Slaney Olympic) 58:13; 3 M McCarthy (West Waterford) 58:46.M55: 1 E McEvoy (St Finbarrs) 60:33; 2 J Gough (West Waterford) 61:09; 3 N Aherne (Midleton) 62:14.M60: 1 P O’Shea (Iveragh) 61:58; 2 P Twomey (Eagle) 66:28; 3 M Tobin (Grange-Fermoy) 67:17.M65: 1 S Clifford (Sli Cualann) 68:16; 2 M Dunne (St Finbarrs) 73:15; 3 J Cotter (unatt) 81:14.M70: 1 J McNamara (Donore) 71:43; 2 J O’Leary (Leevale) 80:03; 3 J O’Mahony (unatt) 80:11.M80: 1 P Clifford (unatt) 2:15:32; 2 J Collins (Limerick CC) 2:25:58.Team: 1 Raheny 33; 2 Donore 58; 3 West Waterford 98.
Ladies OverallWomen: 1 M McCambridge (Letterkenny, F35) 54:48; 2 L Lee (Leevale) 57:17; 3 R Ryan (Bilboa, F35) 59:16; 4 A McCann (Clonmel, F40) 59:46; 5 S O’Doherty (Borrisokane) 60:20; 6 A Curley (Donore, F40) 60:27.
Ladies CategoriesF35: 3 A-M Holland (Eagle) 61:24.F40: 3 C Murphy (Slaney Olympic) 63:27.F45: 1 T Guuilfoyle (Kilnaboy) 65:48; 2 A Moore (Leevale) 66:35; 3 I Henebry (KCH) 71:47.F50: 1 M Sweeney (St Finbarrs) 64:57; 2 N Thorpe (Sli Cualann) 74:25; 3 M Hurley (Bantry) 75:25.F55: 1 H Ingram (Rathfarnham-WSAF) 69:42; 2 N Reilly (Drogheda & Dist) 70:41; 3 C MacDomhnaill (West Limerick) 75:29.F60: 1 P Riggs (unatt) 93:21; 2 A O’Brien (Gneeveguilla) 96:41; 3 P O’Keeffe (Waterford) 1:41:35.F65: 1 M Dunne (Carriag na bhFear) 92:48; 2 K Farrell (unatt) 1:41:56; 3 T Blake (unatt) 1:56:23.Team: 1 Donore 31; 2 Eagle 46; 3 St Finbarrs 53.
364 Days To Go!
BALLYCOTTON 2012 Report
Evening Echo March 5th
By John Cashman
Two in-form athletes with Olympic Marathon qualification on their minds grabbed the headlines in yesterday’s Ballycotton ’10’ Mile Road Race. Thirty five years on from it’s line up of 31 runners, over 2,500 crossed the finish line on a day when a testing wind faced the athletes for much of the opening five miles. However, both race winner Sergiu Ciobanu and ladies winner Maria McCambridge proved to be class acts.
Cioabanu (49:20) who successfully defended his Ballycotton crown heads for the Rotterdam Marathon next month, whilst McCambridge will travel to the Rome Marathon two weeks from now, having smashed the ladies course record with a superb run of 54:48. It eclipses the standard set by former UK Olympian Marian Sutton in 1997 by all of 40 seconds.
Both winners were on something of a solo mission. Moldovian native Ciobanu who is targeting the Olympic ‘A’ standard of 2:15 set out his stall early and by the third mile had already opened a gap on runner up, Paddy Hamilton of Annadale Striders.
“I felt good from early on and by the half way mark was aware that I had opened a good advantage. On the way back with the aid of the wind, I was able to kick on, feeling strong particularly over the last few miles”, commented Ciobanu, who broke the tape 56 seconds ahead of Hamilton.
The Annadale club man from Belfast was a trifle disappointed with his overall display.
“Coming down here I thought I was capable of a better run. But it’s my first time in Ballycotton and it was a great experience and a great occasion, so I hope to return”.
Third placed James McCarthy (51:11) of East Cork A.C had every reason to be satisfied with his afternoon’s work, which represented his best finish in the marquee race.
“After my injury problems of last season, it was good to put in this performance early in the year. Maybe local knowledge helped a little but I was glad to be to edge out my closest challengers for third place, after we had been together in a bunch for quite a while.”
Maria McCambridge’s record breaking run was definitely the talk of the post race discussions. The Letterkenny lady came into the race in top form and was always in command despite a great effort by last year’s winner Lizzie Lee from Leevale. In fact Lizzie recorded a personal best for the distance, in the process running 90 seconds better than she did a year ago. “That was an outstanding run by Maria. I knew coming here today that she had a really big run in her. On a personal level, I’m really happy with my own run. Dick Hooper shouted to me at the 8 mile mark that there was a pb there to be got. To record it here in Ballycotton is really special. It’s all systems ahead now for the Rotterdam Marathon”.
Amongst the other notable Cork based achievers on the day were George Waugh of Bandon who finished in ninth place overall and Ann Marie Holland, whose seventh place ladies finish saw her top the Over 35 rankings. Cathal O’Connel was second man home Over 45, Eamonn McEvoy (St Finbarr’s) and Neilus Aherne (Midleton AC) were first and third respectively in the Over 55’s, Pat Twoemy (Eagle) was runner up over 60 whilst Michael Dunne, John J Cotter and John O’Leary also collected category prizes. Ann Moore (Leevale) and Maggie Dunne (Carraig na bhFear) were amongst the ladies honours, whilst once more the name of Mary Sweeney from St Finbarr’s was up in lights.
The very first ladies winner in Ballycotton back in 1979, yesterday smashed the Over 50’s ladies course record which she herself set only last year. A nett gain of 1 minute 13 seconds, means the remarkable lady from Youghal ran 3 minutes 50 seconds faster than she did on that ground breaking day in the late 70’s.
Finally it was also a special day for John Walshe and Willie O’Mahony the only 2 runners to have completed all 35 editions of this great race, which for many of us is now a way of life.
Results
Overall1 S Ciobanu (Clonliffe) 49:20; 2 P Hamilton (Annadale) 50:24; 3 J McCarthy (East Cork) 51:11; 4 M Clough (Leeds City) 51:25; 5 M Hoey (Star of the Sea) 51:43; 6 S Ryan (Raheny) 51:53; 7 S Bralitis (West Waterford) 52:48; 8 M Doody (Limerick) 52:59; 9 G Waugh (Bandon) 53:01; 10 C O’Leary (Raheny) 53:11.
Mens CategoriesM40: 1 K Norgrove (Donore) 54:50; 2 C Conroy (Sli Cualann) 55:16; 3 P Hennessy (Donore) 55:53.M45: 1 C Burke (St Abbans) 54:19; 2 C O’Connell (St Finbarrs) 54:54; 3 D Carrie (Dunleer) 55:58.M50: 1 T Payne (Tinryland) 55:10; 2 J Stafford (Slaney Olympic) 58:13; 3 M McCarthy (West Waterford) 58:46.M55: 1 E McEvoy (St Finbarrs) 60:33; 2 J Gough (West Waterford) 61:09; 3 N Aherne (Midleton) 62:14.M60: 1 P O’Shea (Iveragh) 61:58; 2 P Twomey (Eagle) 66:28; 3 M Tobin (Grange-Fermoy) 67:17.M65: 1 S Clifford (Sli Cualann) 68:16; 2 M Dunne (St Finbarrs) 73:15; 3 J Cotter (unatt) 81:14.M70: 1 J McNamara (Donore) 71:43; 2 J O’Leary (Leevale) 80:03; 3 J O’Mahony (unatt) 80:11.M80: 1 P Clifford (unatt) 2:15:32; 2 J Collins (Limerick CC) 2:25:58.Team: 1 Raheny 33; 2 Donore 58; 3 West Waterford 98.
Ladies OverallWomen: 1 M McCambridge (Letterkenny, F35) 54:48; 2 L Lee (Leevale) 57:17; 3 R Ryan (Bilboa, F35) 59:16; 4 A McCann (Clonmel, F40) 59:46; 5 S O’Doherty (Borrisokane) 60:20; 6 A Curley (Donore, F40) 60:27.
Ladies CategoriesF35: 3 A-M Holland (Eagle) 61:24.F40: 3 C Murphy (Slaney Olympic) 63:27.F45: 1 T Guuilfoyle (Kilnaboy) 65:48; 2 A Moore (Leevale) 66:35; 3 I Henebry (KCH) 71:47.F50: 1 M Sweeney (St Finbarrs) 64:57; 2 N Thorpe (Sli Cualann) 74:25; 3 M Hurley (Bantry) 75:25.F55: 1 H Ingram (Rathfarnham-WSAF) 69:42; 2 N Reilly (Drogheda & Dist) 70:41; 3 C MacDomhnaill (West Limerick) 75:29.F60: 1 P Riggs (unatt) 93:21; 2 A O’Brien (Gneeveguilla) 96:41; 3 P O’Keeffe (Waterford) 1:41:35.F65: 1 M Dunne (Carriag na bhFear) 92:48; 2 K Farrell (unatt) 1:41:56; 3 T Blake (unatt) 1:56:23.Team: 1 Donore 31; 2 Eagle 46; 3 St Finbarrs 53.
Thursday, 1 March 2012
BALLYCOTTON 2012
COUNTDOWN
2 DAYS TO GO
Record Number Of Midleton Runners Set For Ballycoton
Ballycotton Countdown – John Cashman Evening Echo
Midleton AC again tops the entry list in this year’s Ballycotton ‘10’ Mile Road Race with 150 affiliated club members set to go to the start line at 1.30pm on Sunday afternoon.
The thriving East Cork Club will see some of it’s newest members make their debut in the big race on Sunday, with the work of coach of Vincent Connolly who oversees the development of beginners’ paying rich dividends. Over the past few years Vincent has run a weekly session each Wednesday, strictly for newcomers. It is a glowing testament of his dedication that several members who became club life under his tutelage have actually since gone onto run the Dublin City Marathon.
At the other end of the scale Midleton AC will have a number of runners how have seen it all before in Ballycotton for whom the first Sunday in March has become the highlight of their running year.
One of the club’s most famous faces is Donie O’Connell who lives in nearby Churchtown South and who along with his wife Kathleen has been competing in the race for many years
“It’s our All Ireland Final without doubt’ comments Donie. All year were looking forward and building up to the great race, the day that our local area is thrust in to the athletics spotlight on a national scale. The best advice I can give to people is to pace yourself properly. I have seen it over the years that runners take off too quickly, become under pressure after a few miles and then see a stream of fellow runners come up and pass them out”.
Kathleen has run the race on 18 occasions but due to injury has not been on the start line in recent years.
“When I first broke the sequence a few years back it was almost like a bereavement not to able to run. But there comes a time when injury takes it’s toll and one has to accept that you cannot run the 10 mile distance. Instead I be will taking photos, stewarding and cheering on the athletes.
Meantime, Midleton AC men’s team captain Edmond O’Sullivan is the man responsible for putting his club charges through their paces on a weekly basis. Edmond heads up the coaching team on Mondays and Wednesdays and says that it’s a fantastic testament to the dedication of the club committee that such a large number of from Midleton AC are taking part in this year’s race.
“The increase in membership has been absolutely phenomenal. It’s terrific to see that we have over 250 current members here in Midleton. The word Ballycotton is on everybody’s lips throughout the season. People talk about running in great events such as the marathon, but in this part of the county, Ballycotton is the race everybody wants to run”.
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Breaking Ballycotton News------ Alan O Shea Out Of Big Race
Alan O'Shea from Bantry AC has been forced to withdraw from Sunday's Ballycotton 10 Mile Road Race due to illness. O'Shea who finished second last year and won the tilte on 2007 has failed to shake off the effects of a flu' which has hampered his preparations over the past two weeks.
Reigning Ballycotton champion Sergiu Ciobanu who won last year in 49:36 is favourite to win the 35th running of the race which begins at 1.30pm. Ciobanu, who like O'Shea has also won the Cork City Marathon finished in second place in the Woodie’s DIY inter-clubs championships last weekend. Paddy Hamilton from Annadale in Belfast, second in both the Dungarvan 10-miler and Adare 10km to Sean Hehir, will probably be Ciobanu’s main challenger
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- Now some very important final points courtesy of Danny McCarthy our club registrar, who is vastly experienced on big race day.
The Do’s and the Don’ts For Ballycotton 10 (For first timers mainly)Those who bought new singlets should rinse them and wear them a little before Sunday just to make sure they don’t chaff etc also wear nothing new on the day. All gear should be broken in before hand.Drink plenty of water Friday and Saturday and very little Sunday.(You could be hanging around the start for a while)Bring an old t shirt/top that you can wear to the start and then discard before the race starts. You could be waiting at the start and get cold.We will meet up around 12 on the cliffs where there will be cars where you can leave your gear take photos etc and do your warm up on the pitch n putt course nearby.Please DO NOT wear headphones as they are not allowed by the club.Please DO NOT run more than two abreast as this makes it very difficult for other runners to get past your group. Remember it’s the runner in front has the right of way no matter how slow they are.Remember that on the day there will be Ballycotton 10 gear for sale ie t shirts ,hoodies etc and you may want to purchase a souvenir so bring a few bob.Be sure and SMILE at the 3 Mile mark and crossing the finishing line as these are where the video cameras will be.Good Luck to every one of our members old and new. MassageDo consider having a massage before and/or after Special Rates Available for club members from Neilus Aherne 0868438355
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Message from our club colleague Mike Dolphin
My father Joe Dolphin will be videoing the race on Sunday he will be covering the start/ finish and the 3 mile mark. You can purchase the DVD on the Sunday night for 15 euro's or contact me direct on 0872257418 or Joe Dolphin 0872461888.Cheers Mike Dolphin.
In recent years we have organised a club viewing of this DVD and we hope to do the same this year in a new a very special secret venue soon to be announced
Remember to keep an eye to the Running In Cork blog and also our own Midleton AC blog during Friday and Saturday for more race info and updates.
Also read the full race day instructions in the programme.
Finally Best of Luck again to all involved and to those not running please consider lending a helping hand in the race. CALL TOMMY HARTNETT 086-2386390
- Talk on Sunday
John Cashman
Remember to keep an eye to the Running In Cork blog and also our own Midleton AC blog during Friday and Saturday for more race info and updates.
Also read the full race day instructions in the programme.
Finally Best of Luck again to all involved and to those not running please consider lending a helping hand in the race. CALL TOMMY HARTNETT 086-2386390
- Talk on Sunday
John Cashman
BALLYCOTTON 2012
COUNTDOWN
3 DAYS TO GO
MESSAGE FROM OUR CLUB CAPTAINS
“Edmond O Sullivan and Sally Drennan, your male and female team captains respectively, wish our 150 Midleton AC athletes the very best of luck on Sunday. Wear that Midleton AC shirt with pride. It’s all about taking part, enjoying yourself, enjoying the aftermath and the craic. PB’s, category placings and prizes are all a bonus……..but getting over the line at your own pace will do just fine!!
Now….a few final details
1. Don’t forget Donie’s car up at the pitch and putt car park – you can leave your last minute gear/keys etc there safely. It’s been a gathering point for Midleton AC for years.
2. Remember there is an excellent free shuttle bus service between Garryvoe and Ballycotton from morning to afternoon. Very handy for getting in and out of Ballycotton without parking hassle.
3. Your hard working social committee have arranged the following;
There are six hotel rooms put aside by Garryvoe hotel exclusively for use by Midleton AC athletes for post race shower and changing – 3 for ladies and 3 for men. Say you are Midleton AC at reception and they will direct you to the rooms.
There will be soup provided by Midleton AC for all members ( and immediate family members) at the bar in the hotel after the race. Again just say you are from Midleton AC.
A gang of members ( mainly male!.......) are heading back to the Blackbird pub in Ballycotton to catch the Ireland-France rugby match, 3 – 5pm….all welcome!
For the 70 odd members attending the dinner, try to get seated for 6.30 in the function room ( the old ballroom) so you will have plenty of time to chat and eat before the disco kicks off from 9 to 12pm
The bus for the 20 signed up for same ( it is a 26 seater so a few places are left) will leave from the hotel car-park at 12, calling to Cloyne/Carrigtwohil/Midleton
ALL THE BEST – ENJOY YOURSELVES! “
COUNTDOWN
3 DAYS TO GO
MESSAGE FROM OUR CLUB CAPTAINS
“Edmond O Sullivan and Sally Drennan, your male and female team captains respectively, wish our 150 Midleton AC athletes the very best of luck on Sunday. Wear that Midleton AC shirt with pride. It’s all about taking part, enjoying yourself, enjoying the aftermath and the craic. PB’s, category placings and prizes are all a bonus……..but getting over the line at your own pace will do just fine!!
Now….a few final details
1. Don’t forget Donie’s car up at the pitch and putt car park – you can leave your last minute gear/keys etc there safely. It’s been a gathering point for Midleton AC for years.
2. Remember there is an excellent free shuttle bus service between Garryvoe and Ballycotton from morning to afternoon. Very handy for getting in and out of Ballycotton without parking hassle.
3. Your hard working social committee have arranged the following;
There are six hotel rooms put aside by Garryvoe hotel exclusively for use by Midleton AC athletes for post race shower and changing – 3 for ladies and 3 for men. Say you are Midleton AC at reception and they will direct you to the rooms.
There will be soup provided by Midleton AC for all members ( and immediate family members) at the bar in the hotel after the race. Again just say you are from Midleton AC.
A gang of members ( mainly male!.......) are heading back to the Blackbird pub in Ballycotton to catch the Ireland-France rugby match, 3 – 5pm….all welcome!
For the 70 odd members attending the dinner, try to get seated for 6.30 in the function room ( the old ballroom) so you will have plenty of time to chat and eat before the disco kicks off from 9 to 12pm
The bus for the 20 signed up for same ( it is a 26 seater so a few places are left) will leave from the hotel car-park at 12, calling to Cloyne/Carrigtwohil/Midleton
ALL THE BEST – ENJOY YOURSELVES! “
The Do’s and the Don’ts For Ballycotton 10 (For first timers mainly)
Those who bought new singlets should rinse them and wear them a little before Sunday just to make sure they don’t chaff etc also wear nothing new on the day. All gear should be broken in before hand.
Drink plenty of water Friday and Saturday and very little Sunday.(You could be hanging around the start for a while)
Bring an old t shirt/top that you can wear to the start and then discard before the race starts. You could be waiting at the start and get cold.
We will meet up around 12 on the cliffs where there will be cars where you can leave your gear take photos etc and do your warm up on the pitch n putt course nearby.
Please DO NOT wear headphones as they are not allowed by the club.
Please DO NOT run more than two abreast as this makes it very difficult for other runners to get past your group. Remember it’s the runner in front has the right of way no matter how slow they are.
Remember that on the day there will be Ballycotton 10 gear for sale
ie t shirts ,hoodies etc and you may want to purchase a souvenir so bring a few bob.
Be sure and SMILE at the 3 Mile mark and crossing the finishing line as these are where the video cameras will be.
Good Luck to every one of our members old and new.
Massage
Do consider having a massage before and/or after Special Rates Available for club members from Neilus Aherne 0868438355
Notice re Training Nights
Will members please be patient when paying their money at training. It only takes a few seconds to a minute of your time whilst the person collecting the money is giving up a half an hour or more of their training time also please give your full name as it is not easy trying to remember everyone’s name.
Try if possible bring the correct amount.(We know this is not always possible)
Please pay the correct person ie the person collecting the hall money does NOT take money for clothing,the registrar does not take money for training etc.etc.
Those collecting money, registering members, selling gear, organising dinners etc are all doing it on a voluntary basis and should be respected for it.
Volunteers are always welcome.
Also note we will soon be moving Wed nights training to Tue. nights and moving outdoors Full details to follow.
Danny Mc Carthy Registrar.
Those who bought new singlets should rinse them and wear them a little before Sunday just to make sure they don’t chaff etc also wear nothing new on the day. All gear should be broken in before hand.
Drink plenty of water Friday and Saturday and very little Sunday.(You could be hanging around the start for a while)
Bring an old t shirt/top that you can wear to the start and then discard before the race starts. You could be waiting at the start and get cold.
We will meet up around 12 on the cliffs where there will be cars where you can leave your gear take photos etc and do your warm up on the pitch n putt course nearby.
Please DO NOT wear headphones as they are not allowed by the club.
Please DO NOT run more than two abreast as this makes it very difficult for other runners to get past your group. Remember it’s the runner in front has the right of way no matter how slow they are.
Remember that on the day there will be Ballycotton 10 gear for sale
ie t shirts ,hoodies etc and you may want to purchase a souvenir so bring a few bob.
Be sure and SMILE at the 3 Mile mark and crossing the finishing line as these are where the video cameras will be.
Good Luck to every one of our members old and new.
Massage
Do consider having a massage before and/or after Special Rates Available for club members from Neilus Aherne 0868438355
Notice re Training Nights
Will members please be patient when paying their money at training. It only takes a few seconds to a minute of your time whilst the person collecting the money is giving up a half an hour or more of their training time also please give your full name as it is not easy trying to remember everyone’s name.
Try if possible bring the correct amount.(We know this is not always possible)
Please pay the correct person ie the person collecting the hall money does NOT take money for clothing,the registrar does not take money for training etc.etc.
Those collecting money, registering members, selling gear, organising dinners etc are all doing it on a voluntary basis and should be respected for it.
Volunteers are always welcome.
Also note we will soon be moving Wed nights training to Tue. nights and moving outdoors Full details to follow.
Danny Mc Carthy Registrar.
Munster Road Championships - Cork Novice Teams
Dear all,
Munster Novice Road Championships are being held in Iniscarra near Blarney, Co. Cork on Sunday 11th March. See www.munsterathletics.com for details of the event.
I would like to hear from those interested in being on the Cork Novice Teams if you are eligible or I would like club secretaries or coaches to nominate athletes who are eligible. Please let me know as soon as you can so we can confirm the teams within the next few days.
Since the championships are being held in Co. Cork this year it would be good to come away with victories in both team events if possible.
Please email/phone or text me with athlete details,
Kind regards,
Michael Herlihy
corkathleticspro@gmail.com
086 316 8954
Dear all,
Munster Novice Road Championships are being held in Iniscarra near Blarney, Co. Cork on Sunday 11th March. See www.munsterathletics.com for details of the event.
I would like to hear from those interested in being on the Cork Novice Teams if you are eligible or I would like club secretaries or coaches to nominate athletes who are eligible. Please let me know as soon as you can so we can confirm the teams within the next few days.
Since the championships are being held in Co. Cork this year it would be good to come away with victories in both team events if possible.
Please email/phone or text me with athlete details,
Kind regards,
Michael Herlihy
corkathleticspro@gmail.com
086 316 8954
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