Willie O'Donoghue, Damien Holian and Gerard Hanley are county O50 masters champions

2024-04-18 -

The village of Clerihan and Clonmel AC hosted the third last race of the county road championship series last Sunday afternoon. A dry breezy day brought 100 athletes to the start line with an inclusion of eight men and four women in the purple and white singlet of Mooreabbey Milers AC. A victorious day was to be had for the club as they came home with a whole slew of medals.

Willie O'Donoghue who ran home in 10th position overall led the O50 team of himself, Damien Holian and Gerard Hanley to the O50 championships title and the retention of the championship cup. Willie and Gerard also claimed the individual gold medals in their categories while Damien took bronze in his. Willie O'Donoghue also led home the O35 team followed by Damien Holian, Gerard Hanley and Robert Cunningham finishing just outside the medals in 4th place. Backing up the winning team were Tom Blackburn, Liam Lewis and Dariusz Gazdowicz, who missed out on the individual O50 category bronze by one second. Our only O65+ representative was Gerard Kervick who put in an exceptional performance in his 3k race to finish 3rd overall and claim the bronze O65 medal.

Our ladies' team of Mary Louise Ryan, Deirdre Bailey, Patricia Ryan and Mary O'Connell also put in excellent performances to finish 6th team in a tightly contested O35 team event, with Deirdre Bailey claiming the individual silver in her category.

SEEFIN

The Seefin uphill race took place in the Ballyhouras on Friday night while the Seefin Challenge took place in the same venue on Sunday. Out running on Friday night was Des Lane and volunteering were Patricia Ryan and Jane and Gerard Griffin, while doing duty on Sunday was Kevin Lenihan along with the returning duo of Jane and Gerard Griffin.

MICHAEL CURLEY CUNNINGHAM 4 MILE REMEMBRANCE RUN

The Michael Curley Cunningham 4 Mile Remembrance Run will be held on Friday, 10th May, 2024 at 7.30pm in the village of Galbally. An AAI Permitted Event. Online registration on eventmaster.ie. Prizes for first 3 men and women, first male and female junior plus male and female 40 50 and 60 categories. Refreshments afterwards in the Community Centre.

JOINING THE CLUB

Interested in running or getting fit? So why not come and join us at Mooreabbey Milers AC?

Joining a club can only enhance the experience of being a runner whether it's through competition, group running, support or advice. As it turns out running with a group is one of the best ways for beginners to gain their footing (pun intended). We are a "no pressure" club and running community striving and providing an environment to be inclusive of different levels and abilities that add to a runner's options. We are a friendly and welcoming club that love a chat, tea and a sandwich after a race.

ADULT AND JUVENILE TRAINING

Juvenile training takes place on Monday nights throughout the school term at 7pm, with qualified coaches, in the community field Galbally E34 Y540. For insurance purposes juveniles have to be registered with the club and can register from their 8th birthday.

Patricia Blackburn's Couch to 5k runs concurrently with juvenile training on a Monday night between 7pm to 8pm, so why not take the opportunity to get some steps in which your children spend an hour at training. There are two programmes of choice on the night - a beginners’ session and an improvers’ session.

Adult training sessions takes place Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7pm to 8pm in the community field, Galbally E34 Y540. New members are always welcome so should you have an interest in joining us at our training sessions please contact us for a two-night trial taster session before cementing your commitment. Adults also do hill/mountain and trail training, by becoming a registered member you will 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 oneday licence for open races.