Tom and Willie take category wins on Corrin
Corrin Hill Fermoy, Co Cork was host to the 2nd race on the IMRA Munster calendar last Sunday. Over time Corrin Hill and its monuments have become veiled in the mists of folklore and legends. On the summit of the hill a stone cross overlooks the broad river valley and town of Fermoy below. The cross and its platform was built in 1933.
The druid Mogh Ruith is said to be buried under the cairn on Corrin Hill. Years ago cairns, (mounds of stones) were erected to mark the burial place of important individuals. This Bronze Age cairn is one of a number which occupy prominent positions on the top of the Nagle Mountains, stretching westward from Fermoy to Mallow. The cairn has been much abused over time. During World War I the British Army built an observation post inside it and the Irish Army did likewise during World War II. One hundred years ago the cairn was twice as high as it is now and in 1832 several hundred tons of stone were taken from the cairn to build a nearby boundary wall. In the process workmen discovered a double-compartmented cist, (stone grave). Inside were two Bronze Age earthen ware vessels containing the cremated remains of at least one individual. One of the vessels was broken by workmen to see if there was treasure inside. The whereabouts of the other remains unknown.
A short 45 minute trip from home saw a sea of club colours stand on the start line for this race. First home for the club was Tom Blackburn (who finished 8th overall and 1st in category), followed Kevin Lenihan, Liam O’Donnell, Padraig Wallace, Willie O’Donoghue (1st in category), Robert Cunningham, Damien Holian, Gerard Griffin, Paddy Bourke, Marie O’Shea, Noelle Casey, Mandy Parslow, Mary Pyke, Mary Hinchy, Patricia Ryan, Michael Carey, Michelle Carey and Jo Drea.
Howth Castle was the start line for the 7.4k Howth winter/spring league race last Saturday. The castle and demesne has been owned by the Gaisford-St Lawrence family for more than 840 years. The land surrounding encompasses more than 530 acres of walled gardens, parkland, woodland, and rhododendron gardens. The estate has sweeping views over Dublin Bay, Howth Harbour, the Irish Sea and Ireland’s Eye. On the 7.4k race through the park lands of Howth Castle was club lady Aoife Courtney, finishing 7th lady.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The club’s AGM took place via Zoom last Friday night. The following committee was elected for 2022:
Club president, Tom Blackburn. Chairperson, John Hayes. vice chairperson, Kevin Lenihan. Secretary, Patricia Ryan, vice secretary, Michael Fitzgerald. Treasurer, Padraig Wallace, vice treasurer, Patricia Blackburn. PRO, Lynda Hynes. Children’s officer, Pauline Chapman. Registrar, Marie O’Shea. Vice registrar, Lynda Hynes. Funding officer, Damien Holian. Kit manager, Liam O’Donnell. Photographer, Lynda Hynes. Senior development officer, Stuart Moloney. Ordinary committee members Gerard Griffin and Willie O’Donoghue.
CLUB EVENTS PLANNED FOR 2022
The Michael Curley Cunningham 4 mile (May). The Mooreabbey 10 mile (July). The Mile Dash (December) dates will be confirmed once permits are secured. ADULT TRAINING
Adult training takes place on Tuesday and Thursday nights in the community field Galbally from 7pm to 8pm.
For contact tracing pre booking is essential through our online booking system for current members. Newbies are always welcome, so should you have an interest in joining us at our training sessions please message us via our social media page Mooreabbey Milers AC and we will point your running shoes in the right direction.
JUVENILE TRAINING
Juvenile training takes place each Monday night in the community field in Galbally from 7 to 8pm. If you have a child interested in joining us please contact us through our social media pages.