Kerry to host Three Counties Road Races
DUHALLOW Athletic Club are co-ordinating an autumn and winter series of road races either side of three county bounds. The novel concept was launched at a destination by the banks of the river Feale near Brosna where the counties Cork, Kerry and Limerick meet.
Eight clubs have got together with promoting Duhallow AC helping to co-orinatate the schedule.
“With a growth in the level in athletics and fitness pursuits, we’re helping groups and clubs to plan races and assist in the staging. Its all very novel amongst the eager hosts drawn from three counties and the support of the public is fantastic,” said Duhallow AC Chairman Donie Shine.
The races operate on a two or three week intervals at eight locations and timed for a 1pm start on each day.
St. Peters Ladies Football host the opening Race in Rockchapel on Sunday, September 16 followed by the Kanturk Boxing Club race on Sunday, September 30.
Glenlara welcomes athletes on Sunday, October 14 followed by Kiskeam two weeks later. The action heads into Kerry heartland on Sunday, November 11 with the Brosna staging and Knocknagoshel is the destination on Sunday, Novenber 25.
Into December, its Mountcollins as hosts on Sunday, December 2 and one of the last races of the old year sees Dromtariffe Ladies Football sure to attract large numbers on Sunday, December 30.