THE Charles O’Shea Memorial 10k Road Race is an essential part of any New Year’s Day in Beaufort, and the 29th running of the event proved typically popular with athletics people from near and far.
SEÁN Murphy of Star of the Laune Athletic Club was among the organisers and participants, and he explained to The Kerryman how the event has bloomed particularly in recent years.
“ABOUT two years ago the start time was moved back a couple of hours and we introduced a 5k run alongside the main event, and that’s gotten more family involvement going,” he said.
“WE had 96 in the 10k this year and 95 in the 5k, while we also had about 50 or 60 walkers. People are always out on the sides of the roads as well to give us water and jellies on our way along the loop, so it’s a well supported event.”
MIKE Mangan of Star of the Laune was equally thrilled with the event’s success, and congratulated all the various winners on the day.
“MIKE Carmody of Limerick was the winner of the men’s event in a time of 32 minutes and 2 seconds, narrowly edging out Tim O’Connor of An Ríocht AC,” he said.
“THE women’s event was taken by Limerick’s Rosemary Ryan ahead of Cork’s Anna O’Neill. Cian Clifford of Killorglin and Mary O’Connor of An Ríocht were the winners in the 5k, and many others took prizes the age categories.”
Sue, Alfie, Paul, Holly, Sinead and Elsa Barrett participating in the 30th Charles O’Shea Cup Run in Beaufort on New Year’s Day.
And they are off in the 30th Charles O’Shea Cup Run in Beaufort on New Year’s Day.Photos by Michelle Cooper Galvin
Liz McGillicuddy, Aileen O’Brien, Clare, Ava and Luke O’Mahony, Cian O’Shea, High and Jane O’Mahony, Rhona, Fiona, Tadgh and Diarmuid O’Mahony from Killarney, Beaufort, Ballyhar and Limerick participating in the 30th Charles O’Shea Cup Run in Beaufort...
Molly, Roy, Arthur, Anne and Jack Gabbett Beaufort participating in the 30th Curlews O’Shea Cup Run in Beaufort on New Year’s Day.
Cian McAuliffe, Conor and Ellen, Sarah and Roisin Adams grandchildren of Charles O’Shea participating in the 30th Curlews O’Shea Cup Run in Beaufort on New Year’s Day.
Caught on camera....8 year old Darragh Grayson from Glenbeigh getting the action on the start line at the 30th Curlews O’Shea Cup Run in Beaufort on New Year’s Day.
Mary and Rachel Coleman Horgan Beaufort participating in the 30th Charles O’Shea Cup Run in Beaufort on New Year’s Day.
Catherine O’Sullivan, Mary O’Connor and Sharon Cahill An Riocht participating in the 30th Charles O’Shea Cup Run in Beaufort.
Ronan, Siobhan and Eoin Bennett Fossa participating in the 30th Charles O’Shea Cup Run in Beaufort on New Year’s Day.