EUROFINS WATERFORD GREENWAY HALF MARATHON.
COACH HOUSE COFFEE SUPPORTING EUROFINS GREENWAY HALF MARATHON.
West Waterford Athletics Club are delighted to announce that once for 2022 Coach House Coffee have come on board as an associate sponsor for our half marathon in September.As a club we aim to provide value for money in all of the events we host each year. This would not be possible without the generosity and support of our sponsors. For this race we are very fortunate to have the support and partnership of businesses that are associated not only with the Greenway but share our passion for sports, health and wellbeing within the community.Coach house coffey is as local a business as you will get on the Greenway. Located at the historic Famine Workhouse in Kilmacthomas this is THE place to stop and refuel on the Greenway. It has been an instant hit since it opened in March 2017 and comes highly recommended for its ethically sourced coffee, mouth-watering cakes and delicious lunches. When we ask that athletes please support our sponsors it’s no hardship supporting Coach House Coffee.
FLAHAVANS LOOKING AFTER YOUR NUTRITION AT THE EUROFINNS WATERFORD GREENWAY HALF MARATHON.
Please support our sponsors…..the finish line wouldn’t be the same without them ! As local a business as you will get on the Greenway. The headquarters of Flahavans are a mere stone’s throw from the start line and can be seen as you pass over the picturesque viaduct in Kilmacthomas. Flahavans are a great supporter of West Waterford Athletic Club and have once again come on board as an associate sponsor. Flahavan’s are Irelands oldest Family Food business, operating in Kilmacthomas for over 230 years. They are also the largest oat milling business in the country producing 40 delicious oaty products made here in the county. Flahavans will be providing post-race glycogen replacement in the form of their highly popular flapjacks. They come in 5 varieties and all are made with natural and wholesome ingredients.
LIDL ON BOARD AT THE EUROFINS WATERFORD GREENWAY HALF MARATHON. Our sincere thanks to Lidl for their support of the Eurofins Waterford Greenway half marathon on Saturday September 3rd next, Lidl have come on board and will look after the post-race refreshments at the finish line for all the participants. Lidl are situated just off the N 25 Dungarvan bypass on John Treacy street. Lidl are a successful chain of grocery stores and have been expanding strongly throughout Europe for over 40 years. Lidl currently operates around 12,000 stores and more than 200 goods distribution and logistics centres in 31 countries, offering top-quality food and non-food products at the best price. Our sincere thanks to all at Lidl Dungarvan for their support . PAT HENNESSEY 3rd IN CORK HALF.
At the annual John Buckley 10 mile road race in Cork last Saturday morning a field of 1054 completed the course, the overall winner was Paul O Donnell DSD A.C. In a time of 49.51 and runner up was team mate Robert Corbally in 53.46 , Fresh from his success up north two weeks ago Pat Hennessey had a brilliant run once again to take 3rd spot in a very good time of 53.52 also competing from the club were Ron Ilsley 1.16.04 a good run by Ron and Patricia Eichelmann will be well pleased with her 1.35.43, back in his native city Gareth Pole broke the 1.40 mark when clocking 1.39.33, and Michael Coakley broke the 140 barrier with 1.39.56.
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