National title with a twist for O’Donoghue in the ‘Not So’ Great Ireland Run
Willie O’Donoghue was in Dublin last Sunday morning for the running of the national 10k. It was set in the iconic surroundings of Europe’s largest urban area the Phoenix Park which is filled with a rich history and natural beauty.
At 10am the race took off from Furze Road but unfortunately during the race at 2.5k approx the lead car missed a right turn and took the competitors off course, leading the race to be only an 8.6k event. Willie took the national category title in the ran race, but awaits to see what the Athletics Association of Irelands decision on the event will be.
GOUGANE BARRA (IMRA MUNSTER)
A visit to Gougane Barra in the county of Cork for the 2nd race in the Whiskey In The Jar League for Tom and Patricia Blackburn and Mary Louise Ryan last Sunday.
A 10k route that starts on the forest access road, then moves onto forest trail, before striking up rough ground to join the mountain trail. It then crossed the open mountain to re-join the forest trail before the final road trek back to the finish line where Tom Blackburn finished 4th overall and Mary Louise Ryan finished first lady.
COUCH TO 5K
Patricia Blackburn’s couch to 5k returned in January with two training programmes running concurrently on Monday nights, a beginners session and an improvers session. On Easter Saturday last, Patricia’s beginner group headed to Clonmel to participate in their first 5k, running the Clonmel Park Run.
MICHAEL CURLEY CUNNINGHAM 4 MILE
AAI Permitted Event. AAI online registration adult €15 and juvenile €10 (link available on our social media). Late registration available on the night adult €20 and juvenile €15. 7.30pm start. Prizes for first 3 men and first 3 women, first male juvenile and first female juvenile and categories. Refreshments afterwards in the Community Centre.
CLUB REGISTRATION
Registration for 2023 is now open. Adults train on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7pm in the community field in Galbally. Adults also do hill/mountain and trail training, become a registered member and get the added benefit of being included in the club’s WhatsApp to keep up to date with training/ races and events and avoid having to purchase a one-day licence for open races €40 per adult.
Juvenile training takes place in the community field, Galbally each Monday night at 7pm with qualified coaches. For insurance purposes juveniles have to be registered with the club. Registration from their 8th birthday. €25 per juvenile. Contact us through online platforms.