32nd ANNUAL DUNGARVAN LEADER DROMANA 5 ON THIS FRIDAY.
The eagerly awaited race number 3 in the West Waterfrod AC summer programme of races the 32nd Annual Dungarvan Leader Dromana 5 will take place on this Friday, June 6th at 7.30pm, and once again this promises to be one of the highlights of the local road racing calendar in 2026. Now in its 32nd year, this hugely popular event will return to the familiar and much-loved course along the stunning Dromana Drive from Villierstown to Cappoquin, a route that has provided memorable racing and beautiful scenery for athletes over the past three decades.West Waterford Athletic Club are once again delighted to have the continued support of the Dungarvan Leader newspaper as title sponsors of the race. The club extends sincere thanks to Billy John and all at the Dungarvan Leader for their long-standing commitment and support of both the race and the club over many years.The race winner will receive the Michael C. Nagle Memorial Trophy, and the club would also like to acknowledge and thank Colm and the Nagle family for their continued support of this prestigious event. Locally, the race has been organised over the years by Trevor and the Mason family in Cappoquin, whose dedication has helped make the event such a success. Some years ago, the Mason family also presented a beautiful perpetual cup which is awarded annually to the first lady home.The Dromana 5 has built a strong reputation as a fast and enjoyable race that attracts runners of all abilities each year. With its unique setting and welcoming atmosphere, it continues to be a favourite among athletes both locally and further afield.Entries are now open online through RaceMaster, with advance online registration costing €12. Entry on the night will be €15. The race is open to all athletes over 16 years of age on race day.Prize categories include the first five men and women home, along with prizes for the first two men’s and first two ladies’ teams of three, excluding individual prize winners. Please note that only fully paid-up 2026 members will be eligible to score on West Waterford AC club teams.Athletes are also reminded that there will be no bus provided to transport runners to the start line this year, so alternative travel arrangements should be made in advance.The course records continue to stand as impressive markers of quality on this challenging route, with Pauline Lambe holding the women’s record of 29:20 set in 2010, while Olympic legend John Treacy’s outstanding time of 23:49, set in 1999, remains the men’s course record. With another strong turnout expected, organisers are looking forward to welcoming runners, supporters and spectators once again for what promises to be another fantastic evening of athletics in West Waterford.
ONLINE ENTRY FOR DROMANA 5 NOW OPEN.
You can register online for the Dromana 5 now at the link below for 12 euro .Race night entry 15 euro.
https://eventmaster.ie/event/m50LhyVFM8
CASH BONUS IN DROMANA.
The Dromana 5 will have a cash bonus for the top contenders for the first Male and Female to break either course records, Men’s John Treacy 23.49 and Ladies Pauline Lambe 29.20, the bonus of 100 euro will be paid out if either of these times are broken on the night. The Cupa after the race can be had at the Cappoquin Parochial Hall, Mill St, across the road from the finish line and Refreshments will be provided for the runners after the race.
Course record:
Pauline Lambe 29.20 (2010)
John Treacy 23.49 (1999)
DUNGARVAN LEADER DROMANA 5 WINNERS.
Course records John Treacy West Waterford AC 23.49-1994- Kealy Tideswell Clonmel AC 29.00-2024
1993
Jimmy Mulligan Deise AC 25.08
Mary Sheehan East Cork AC 29.14
1994
John Treacy West Waterford AC 23.49 (course record)
Mary Sheehan Grange Fermoy AC 30.12
1995
James Sullivan Waterford AC 25.30
Mary Sheehan Grange Fermoy AC 30.24
1996
Philip Harty West Waterford AC 26.15
Deirdre Travers West Waterford AC 32.44
1997
James Sullivan Waterford AC 25.30
Mary Sheehan Grange Fermoy AC 29.38
1998
Pat Byrne Gowran AC 25.36
Jackie Stamp kilmore AC 33.54
1999
William Harty West Waterford AC 25.48
Mary Sheehan Grange Fermoy AC 29.08
2000
William Harty KCK AC 25.04
Mags Kirwan Kill 33.00
2001
William Harty KCK AC 25.42
Mags Kirwan Kill 33.03
2002
Robert Wade Loyola University 25.07
Mary Sheehan Grange Fermoy AC 30.04
2003
William Harty KCK AC 25.22
Sinead Cummins St Joseph’s AC 29.57
2004
Peter Duggan St Joseph’s AC 26.16
Jackie Carty Kilmore 30.56
2005
Sandis Bralitis West Waterford AC 25.10
Jackie Carty Kilmore AC 30.40
2006
Sandis Bralitis West Waterford AC 24.42
Orla Tuohy Grange Fermoy AC 30.39
2007
Sandis Bralitis West Waterford AC 25.17
Sinead Crotty West Waterford AC 30.07
2008
Sandis Bralitis West Waterford AC 25.17
Corinna Walsh West Waterford AC 30.01
2009
Raivis Zakis West Waterford AC 24.58
Corinna Walsh West Waterford AC 30.54
2010
Philip Harty West Waterford AC 25.30
Pauline Lambe Waterford AC 29.20
2011
Brian Murphy Carrick On Suir AC 26.24
Corinna Walsh West Waterford AC 30.40
2012
Shane Quinn Ferrybank AC 24.47
Angela McCann Clonmel AC 30.18
2013
Raivis Zakis West Waterford AC 25.58
Nollaig O’Neill Leevale AC 30.44
2014
Philip Harty West Waterford AC 26.11
Martina O’Dwyer Carrick On Suir AC 30.55
2015
Brian Murphy Carrick On Suir AC 26.26
Corinna Walsh West Waterford AC 31.43
2016
Philip Harty West Waterford AC 25.51
Maebh Fenton Dooneen AC 32.47
2017
Damien Murphy West Waterford AC 26.33
Maebh Fenton Dooneen AC 32.37
2018
Sean Curran West Waterford AC 26.11
Julie Kenneally Youghal AC 34.39
2019
Raivis Zakis West Waterford AC 26.49
Madeline Loughnane Thurles Crokes AC 31.00
2020
Covid
2021
Covid
2022
Sergiu Ciobanu Clonliffe Harriers AC 25.26
Roisín Mc Laughlin Grange Fermoy AC 30.52
2023
Evan Fitzgerald West Waterford AC 25.30
Kealy Tideswell Clonmel AC 29.10
2024
Sergiu Ciobanu Clonliffe Harriers AC 25.41
Kealy Tideswell Clonmel AC 29.00 (course record)
2025
Evan Fitzgerald West Waterford AC 24.16
Kate Veale West Waterford AC 31.52
MASON FAMILY PERPETUAL CUP TO FIRST LADY FINISHER IN DROMANA 5.
We thank the Mason family Cappoquin who have for many years been huge supporters of the Dromana race. The Mason Family perpetual cup will be awarded to the first lady finisher of the race again this year, complementing the Michael C. Nagle trophy which is awarded to the race winner each year. We thank the Mason Family for their on-going commitment and support of athletics.
2011 Corinna Walsh West Waterford AC 30.40
2012 Angela McCann Clonmel AC 30.12
2013 Nollaig O’Neill Leevale AC 30.44
2014 Martina O’Dwyer Carrick On Suir AC 30.55
2015 Corinna Walsh West Waterford AC 31.43
2016 Mary Molloy Carrick On Suir AC 34.41
2017 Maeve Fenton Doonen A.C. 32.37
2018 Julie Kenneally Youghal AC 34.39
2019 Madeline Loughnane Thurles Crokes AC
2020 Covid
2021 Covid
2022 Roisín Mc Laughlin Grange Fermoy AC
2023 Kealey Tideswell Clonmel AC
2024 Kealey Tideswell Clonmel AC
2025 Kate Veale West Waterford AC 31.52
SYMPATHY
West Waterford athletic club extends sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Danny Byrne 15 Drumlin Drive, Cootehill, Cavan who passed to his eternal reward last week, may he rest in peace.
AIDAN CONNELL TOPS AGAIN IN DEADMANS 5.
A field of 132 competed at the 18th Annual Outfield Sports Series Deadman’s 5Km Road Race in Carrick on Suir Friday evening with Coughlan’s Care Plus Pharmacy the race sponsor .West Waterford had a good number once again at the event. This is a race which the club has had much success over the years and again Friday we took the top podium position in the men’s race when Aidan Connell showed his road racing dominance currently with a victory in a time of 15.39.ther was category success also for James Whelan over 50 in 19.22 and Ray Hahesy over 60 in 20.20.Dympna Ryan Dundrum AC won the Ladies race finishing 9th overall in a time of 17.54. Well done to all who competed.
Aidan Connell 15.39
Gearoid Coffey 17.30
James Whelan 19.22
Gary Collins 20.18
Ray Hahesy 20.20
Eoin Walsh 20.24
Tom Hogan 21.00
Angela Tobin 21.20
Johnny Brunnock 52.51
Eamonn Phelan 24.21
Patrcja Daly 27.35
Onra Power 29.05
Tina Crotty 29.08
Michael Coakley 29.39
Linda Foley Power 31.28
TULLAROAN MARATHON.
The annual Tullaroan Marathon in Co.Kilkenny was held last Saturday morning with good numbers taking part . The club was as usual represented at the event with saw the full marathon taking in two very hilly loops and the half was one loop mainly held on country roads and as always well organised by Vince Guthrie and his team in Tullaroan. The full marathon saw Mick Concannon complete the race in a time of 4.10.28 , well done Mick.
CORK MARATHON.
The annual Cork city marathon/half /10k and relay were held last Sunday morning and large fields competed in all events. The marathon saw a field of 2,102 finish the course and the overall marathon winner was Stephen McAuley IND in a time of 2.22.42 and the lady winner in a time of 2.40.41 was Melissah Gibson IND .West Waterford were represented here by Jessica Mulcahy and Tim King who both ran and crossed the finish line together in a time of 4.18.05 , John Burkin was also in action and John finished in 4.49.11.In the half marathon again big field of 4.307competed over the distance and Ryan Creech Leevale AC won in a time of 1.04.51 and Heather Murphy St. Michaels AC 1.15.08.Again the club had a strong representation at the half with John Coffey leading us home in a time of 1:16:43, John finished 2nd in his age category over 45 and he was followed by Dermot Gough in 1:24:39 with Stephen Curran next 1:43:06 and Brian Walsh1:48:41,Joe O’Rourke crossed the finish line in 1:53:45 followed by training partner Mark Lenihan 1:55:42 ,Denise Walsh was our first Lady home and Denise’s finished in time of 2.03.18,John Woods will be pleased with his time of 2:08:00 and he was followed in by Michael Coakley 2:19:08 , our second lady home was Geraldine Barry in 2.20.20 with Eddy Higgins next in a time of 2:25:09 and John Leonard 2:25:47.The 10k also had a big turnout when 3,393 completed the course. The race was won by Ibrahim Samow Ennis Track AC in 30.58 with Niamh Allen Leevale AC taking the Ladies win and finishing 6th overall with a time of 32.14.Clkub member Garry Cantwell finished 16th overall here with a time of 35.27, Aoife Fennell completed the 10k in 51.14 and she was followed by Martine Beechinor in a time of 52.30 with Melanie Kelly next in 58.29.Very well done to all our members who ran Cork
Please note all results above are the West Waterford AC club listed finishers on results page.
AIDAN CONNELL WINS ANNE VALLEY 5.
The annual Anne Valley 5 mile road race held Saturday and a field of 257 competed this year. The race saw a repeat performance from club member Aidan Connell who having won the race in 2025 made it back to back victories as he took the title again Saturday in a time of 26.31,improving his time from last which was 26.52.The Ladies winner was Kealey Tideswell Clonmel AC in 29.22 with club member Angela Tobin yet again getting a podium position finishing 2nd in 33.39.Well done to all who competed.
Aidan Connell 26.31
James Whelan 32.57
Eoin Walsh 33.30
Angela Tobin 33.39
Kieran Russell 35.36
Liam Fitzgerald 39.34
Catriona Crowe 46.00
Caroline Russell 50.47
Paschal Proctor 50.48
Linda Foley Power 52.59
Anne O’Donovan 53.06
