WEEK 2 AT MASON MORTGAGES AND FINANCIAL SERVICES COLLIGAN SPRING RUNNING LEAGUE.
Round 2 of the Mark Mason Financial Colligan Spring League took place last Wednesday evening in the beautiful surround of Colligan wood on what was a perfect evening for running. Before the off a short silence was observed by all the runners in respect of the passing of Eily Mason loving mother of our sponsor Mark who passed to her eternal reward recently. As you are aware we cancelled one of the rounds as a mark of respect to the Mason family on their bereavement so we will add a Wednesday night on to keep the league to 5 rounds. With round 3 looming next Wednesday we need to remind participants that you need to complete 4 of the 5 rounds of the league to figure among the tables come the final round. So Wednesday 8th will now be the final night of the league. The league starts at 6.30 each Wednesday evening.
CAROL WALSH FASTEST OVER THE 2 LAP COURSE.
The 2 lappers saw a field do 32 competing last week and all were led home by Carol Walsh , Carol ran a time of 23.48, Gillian Collins 24.24 finished 2nd just 1 second ahead of Avril Doocey who was timed at 24.25.Micheal Moynihan led the Male’s home last week with a time of 27.30. Others to run well in round 2 were Olivia Coughlan 27.40 and Michelle Guiry 27.41 with Anna Ballot 32.25 and Denise Patwell 32.26 both running well in the league.Well done to everyone who completed the 2 lap league again this week and keep up your efforts for the next few week’s where we expect to see more personal best times recorded in the weeks ahead.
TARA NÍ RHEACHTAGÁIN KEEPS THE REST AT BAY OVER 3 LAPS.
Once again last week we had some great running on the 3 lap circuit with 23 runners participating and first home keeping the men at bay was Tara Ni Rheachtagáin with an excellent clocking of 30.45 .We then had 3 males filling the next 3 placing’s with Mick Concannon finishing 2nd in a time of 31.26 followed by Patrick Bergin 3rd in 31.35 and Eamon Phelan 4th passing the finishing post at 32.24. Rachel Wyley running her first night of the league finished in 34.55 just 5 seconds ahead of Geraldine Lacey and Sinead Ni Fhaoláin who both recorded times of 35.00, so well done to our 3 lap flat course runners.
ANTHONY FLYNN FIRST ON THE 5 MILE HILLS.
Running his first round on the hills in this years league last week Anthony Flynn clocked one of the fastest times of the event to date when he clipped around the hills of Colligan wood in a time of 34.11.Anthony was followed home by David Nixon who had to settle for the runners up spot last week after he was first past the post in round one, David clocked 35.18 in round 2.Our 3rd finisher was James Code in a time of 36.04 and our first Female finished in an impressive 4th place overall with a time of Claire Murphy 36.38,well done to Claire, second lady finisher on the night was Niamh O’Donovan in a time of 38.40.Others to run wlll in round 2 were Eveleen Drohan and Linda Foley finishing together with a shared time of 43.51 and Eileen Heffernan 49.58 just getting the nod on her running partner Una Fennell 49.58.Well done to all who conquered the hills last week.
THANK YOU.
As always we are indebted to our steward’s and finish line helpers. Ray ,Shirley, Ann, Tom, Jamie and Gerry. Thanks to our sponsor Mark Mason.
WEST WATERFORD AC SUMMER ROAD RACING RACE ONE
THE AHS TUNING IRELAND 9th ANNUAL BALLINROAD 5K
Our first race in the clubs summer road race programme for 2024 will get underway with the AHS Tuning Ireland sponsored Ballinroad 5k on Friday May 10th at 7.30 pm. Firstly our sincere thanks to John Coleman of AHS for his continued sponsorship of this race which he has sponsored for the past 9 years. John operates a very successful car tuning company from his premises out on Coolagh road., Abbeyside. This year once again we are delighted to be able to help and support the local community in Ballinroad as the local soccer club Ballinroad A.F.C. will be the benefactors of the race, with monies donated towards the club’s teams. The race will incorporate a fun run/walk with proceeds from them going towards the clubs fund . Starting at 7.30 pm with Ballinroad community hall as the race H. Q. A huge turnout is expected if previous year’s is anything to go by as we deem the race to be the fastest flattest 5k course around. As you know in West Waterford AC we like to cater for all and have different prize structures in all our races, for the Ballinroad race we will have prizes for the top 5 men and women with lots and lots of spots for down the field finishers. Through the generosity of our sponsor we will this year be offering a cash performance bonus for both men and women,100 euro is an the added offer to the first Male to break 14.50 and the same to the first Female to who can break 17.00. The entry fee is 10 euro pre entry online. (15 euro on race night). Or if you sign up to the full 6 race programme its best value as you will receive the 30th anniversary special race singlet plus the Nike tee shirt for the Dromana 5 mile road race later in the summer. The course chosen for the race in Ballinroad is an excellent out and back course which is very flat so if it’s your first attempt at the 5k distance or you’re looking for a fast time on a flat- fast course this is your opportunity to shine. See you all Friday 10th May for race one.
SUMMER RACE PROGRAMME GREAT VALUE RACE PACKAGE.
CELEBRATING OUR 30TH YEAR OF SUMMER RACING.
West Waterford Athletic Club are delighted to confirm dates and times for our summer programme of Road Races 2024 starting in Ballinroad with our very popular 5k race on May 10th and finishing in Ballinameela on the 19th July in another very popular 5k route .As it is our 30th year we are celebrating in style where all participants can take home our very nice running singlet specially designed denoting our 30th year, A once off very nice piece of running apparel which will become a collector’s item in years to come. This is a unique opportunity to enter all 6 races in advance and just turn up on the night to each race and run! So get your entries in quickly and be ready for a super summer of racing once more. We are all looking forward to getting our summer programme underway and we hope to see all the old familiar faces and many new ones in the coming months. You can now enter all 6 races 60 Euro which is brilliant value or you can enter 5 of the races individually for 10 euro per race online. Individual race entries will open two weeks before each race. If you come along on the night of any race it will be 15 euro so get your online entry in is the answer here. The Dromana 5 mile this year is celebrating its 30th edition, so thanks to our sponsors of 30 years Dungarvan Leader we will be distributing a very nice Nike yes Nike running Tee Shirt to all participants who complete the run on the night. The fee for this race will be covered if you have enter all the series for 60 euro and if not it will be 15 online entry and 20 euro on race night.
Eurofins Greenway Half Marathon will have a separate entry nearer the date.
- 10-May Friday Ballinroad 5k
- 24-May Friday Ardmore 5ml
- 07-Jun Friday Dromana 5ml
- 28-Jun Friday Ballymac 5ml
- 05-Jul Friday Deise College 10k
- 19-Jul Friday Ballinameela 5k
ONLINE ENTRIES HERE.
https://eventmaster.ie/event/dWGLSnGSwV
DERMOT RUNS BOSTON.
The famed Boston marathon was held recently for the 128th year and West Waterford AC had one athlete who made the trip this year, well done to Dermot Gough who clocked a time of 3.12.03.
BALLINTOTIS 4 MILE.
The Ballintotis 4 Mile Road Race was held last Thursday evening and a field of 1166 competed, the overall race winner was sean doyle cork ac with a time of 19.16 with Leevale’s Hannah Steeds taking the ladies victory in 22.20,West Waterford AC was well represented on the night with 30 athletes making the trip to the East Cork village for the race. First home from the club was Ray Hahesy in a time of 25.32, and Ray took 2nd prize over 60,the clubs first lady home was Angela Tobin in a time of 26.38,well done to all who competed.
Ray HAHESY 00:25:32
Mark CLIFFE 00:26:36
Angela TOBIN 00:26:38
Elaine LANGLEY 00:26:51
Joe KELLY 00:27:53
Tony O’MAHONY 00:28:21
Mick CONCANNON 00:28:18
Rose KINSELLA00:29:46
Geraldine LACEY 00:30:54
Sinead NI FHAOLAIN 00:31:08
Brian WALSH 00:31:30
Madeleine HEARN 00:32:19
Onra POWER 00:33:30
Helen KEATING 00:33:31
Andrea GAFFNEY 00:33:54
Martina BEECHINOR 00:34:33
Kim DALY 00:34:35
Patricja DALY 00:34:40
Jacqui MURRAY 00:35:00
Joe O’ROURKE 00:34:52
Mark LENIHAN 00:34:57
Mary CAHILL 00:36:14
John WOODS 00:36:30
Geraldine BARRY 00:37:20
Anne-Marie POWER 00:38:14
Caroline RUSSELL 00:38:58
Sinead KIELY 00:38:46
Deirdre DALY 00:39:00
Tasha LANIGAN 00:38:56
Edel CURRY 00:41:31
GOLD GRADE FOR ZUZANA.
Huge congratulations to club member Zuzana Costin who successfully passed referee exams for the highest international level (World Athletics – Referee Gold Level) in race walking. World Athletics (WA) just sent the certificate to Zuzana and The WA Referee Gold Level Certificate is valid for eight years and will expire on the 31st. December 2031 Zuzana will also act as a referee at the August Olympics in Paris as a “recorder”. Her task here is to collect red cards that the referees will give to walkers for violation of style, inform the supervisor and his assistants when it is necessary to send a racer to the so-called ‘penalty zone’ or disqualify him. The so-called “recorder” also summarizes reminders and red cards in the referee summary record and constantly checks the light board with red cards. At the end of the race, she gives the main referee information about disqualifications, stays in the ‘penalty zone’, or about adding penalties to the result time. Zuzana Costin will act in the “recorder” position on this Sunday at the Walking World Cup in Antalya, Turkey and in this position she also worked at the World Cup 2023 in Budapest, World Cup 2002 of walking teams in Muscat, Oman. Very well done to Zuzana on a super achievement to reach the top level on the world stage of administration in the sport.
BALLYNEALE 5K.
First race in the Carrick On Suir AC series took place last Friday evening and a field of 122 competed on the night.Oveall race winner was from the host club Carrick AC Dermot Gorman with a time of 16.30 and the Ladies winner was Kealy Tideswell Clonmel AC 17.37 finishing 6th overall in the race.Our club had 7 athletes in action with Grainne Moore first home 19.52 for 4th lady finisher and David Donnelly was just behind in 19.44.Well done to all who made the trip.
WWAC FINISHERS BALLYNEALE 5K.
Grainne Moore 19:42
David Donnelly 19:44
Tom Hogan 20:35
Sandra Moore 23:39
Johnny Burkin 24:49
Onra Power 25:19
Clare O’Sullivan 27:42
DISAPOINTMENT FOR KATE VEALE AT WORLD CUP.
At the world cup of race walking held in Antalya Turkey last Sunday West Waterford’s Kate Veale was in action representing Ireland along with Brendan Boyce Finn Valley AC in the marathon distance relay race walking event. With the top 22 teams automatically into the Paris Olympics in this new race walking discipline, the Irish team had a great opportunity to be among the teams in Paris,with 4x 10 to be covered the marathon distance the event starts with the male doing the first 10km before handing over the female ,unfortunately the 3 time Olympian Boyce strain his his hamstring at the 5 km mark and had to withdraw, so Kate never got to race at all, so that’s the ups and down of sport, and a hard look story if ever there was one.
PETTITT’S SUPERVALU WEXFORD HALF MARATHON.
The Wexford half marathon was held last Sunday and a field of over 1.300 ran the half with the winner from United Striders AC Paul Doran in a time of 1.12.50 with the Ladies title going to Natalee Heiser IND 1.27.35, West Waterford AC had 5 athletes make the trip and the following were their results, well done to all.
Catriona CROWE 2:03:13
Walter DROHAN 1:26:41
Linda FOLEY 1:44:12
Gareth POPE 1:45:01
Cait VERLING 1:50:57
THE GREAT RAILWAY 25 K RUN.
The annual Great Railway run along the old railway line from Cork city to Carrigaline was held last Sunday and a field of 426 completed the run.Overall winner was Barry Twohig St Finbarrs AC in 1.25.38 with Niamh Moore from Leevale AC taking the Ladies win in a time of 1.36.04.RTghe club was well represented at the run also with Raivis Zakis first home in a time of 1.32.14 in 8th place overall. Mick Concannon took the over 60 first prize here.Well done to all who ran from the club.
Raivis Zakis 1.32.14
Mick Concannon 1.59.47
Stephen Curran 2.10.52
Jody Hynes 2.13.46
Joe O’Rourke 2.25.55
Patricja Daly 2.30.58
Kim Daly 2.38.39
Helen Keating 2.38.39
Jim O’Brien 2.38.39
Mark Lenihan 2.38.39
Catherine Burke 2.44.49
John Woods 2.45.39
SYMPATHY.
West Waterford athletic club extend sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Mrs Maura Giblin Ardmore House, Springmount, who passed to her eternal reward last week, may she rest in peace.
