ITS ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR THE 34th ANNUAL JOHN TREACY DUNGARVAN 10 SUNDY 1ST FEBRUEARY NEXT !!!.
The many months of planning is shortly to kick into action as D day approaches with the running of the 34th annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10 mile road race imminent. The race day numbers and packs have posted out to all entered. This means of course all you have to do on race day is to be at the start line for the race start time of 11AM with your number pinned to the FRONT of your club running singlet. When you have finished the race and cross the finish you will receive you’re goodie bag with lots of treats for you to enjoy after the race and you will also receive a high quality dri-fit Nike running top. This race is the biggest undertaking by the club each year and as a result we rely heavily on your support we need people to steward the course and remember the motto many hands make light work,if you haven’t already contacted Karen Ryan our steward coordinator you might consider doing so she can be contacted on 086 8245683. The club needs as many members and friends to help us make this a great race and a great day for West Waterford AC and for our town.
FORDES DAYBREAK WINTER LEAGUE LONG COURSE.
After an afternoons heavy rain we were blessed again at last week’s league which was round 9 when the heavy rain had cleared the Dungarvan sky’s just before we started the cloaks at 6.40.With only 2 rounds remaining it all still to play for as they say. Before last week’s league began we paused for a minutes silence which was observed by all in memory of Mrs Noreen Flynn Clonea ,mother of one of our finish line personal, Shirley Flynn , Noreen passed to her eternal reward the day before and all in the club and at the league send condolences to the Flynn family at this sad time. At last week’s league which was round 9 of the 11 rounds on the long course we had 216 competing another super turmout.Our first runner home was running the league for the very first time which is great to see that we are still getting runners coming along to give the league a go at this stage , so well done to Conor Mulligan who clipped around in a very fast 31.58,Conor was followed home by David Condan who is improving weekly as he now has his time down to 40.02 with Ger Durkan 3rd home in 44.43,The Brickey’s own Conor McGrath was next in 38.57 and he was followed in by Daniel Crotty 35.53 ,there’s a sub 35 minute run there for Daniel his getting close to breaking that barrier, our 6th home was Patrick Flynn 42.47 making it a top 6 for the men in last week’s round . For the record the first lady finisher was in 9th place Kathy Fitzpatrick 51.30.Turning to our all-important league tables of the long course the word on everyone’s lips, who is going to be lift that Forde’s Daybreak cup for the long course this year , well it so tight at the top of affairs still that it’s impossible to call and likewise looking down through the various tables and divisions as only a handful of points separate runners in many.Jack Mc Crathy holds a slender and I mean slender lead on 1784 points over Eoin Kelly with 1770 points 14 points is nothing so Jack has to watch his back and give it his all over the remaining 2 rounds, David Donnelly is by no means out of the running with 1758 points, previous winner Paul Mc Grath is lurking in 4th with 1749 points or could we have a late sprint to the finish line from Ciaran Curran and of course our highest placed lady Céire Barry is defiantly not out of contention and it’s been a few years now since we had a Lady winner of the long course. Look even if I was a betting man and I’m not I could not predict who it might be. As they say it’s all to play for.
Division 1
1 Jack Mc Carthy 1784
2 Eoin Kelly 1770
3 David Donnelly 1758
4 Paul Mc Grath 1749
5 Ciaran Curran 1738
6 Ceire Barry 1703
7 Dermot O Donovan 1650
8 Phil Dee 1578
9 Gillian Whelan 1573
10 1James Coade 1571
11 Sinead Moore 1571
12 Brigid Coffey 1570
Division 2
1 Mark Cliffe 1481
2 Luke Brennan 1473
3 Charlie Crowley 1471
Division 3
1 1Donal O Dwyer 1366
2 Helen Leahy 1359
3 Tara Ni Reachtagain 1350
Division 4
1 Kieran Russell 1292
2 Joe O Rourke 1284
3 Eddie Hynes 1284
Division 5
1 Fionan O Cinneide 1225
2 Ellen Ryan 1218
3 John Coade 1211
Division 6
1 Natalie Shaw Hamilton 1155
2 Jody Hynes 1155
3 Aidan Ryan 1154
Division 7
1 Andrea Gaffney 1125
2 Eric O Connor 1125
3 Ciara Holmes 1119
Division 8
1 Vanessa Ui Chonduin 1083
2 Melanie Kelly 1082
3 Johnny Burkin 1080
4 Colm O Connell 1080
Division 9
1 Tom Mansfield 1033
2 Jerry Power 1031
3 Eoin Walsh 1022
Division 10
1 Kevin Mulcahy 949
2 Donal O Donoghue 947
3 Gavin Whelan 946
Division 11
1 Julie Harty 888
2 Mary Riordan 888
3 Tomás De Faoite 888
Division 12
1 Evan Murray 842
2 Lisa Mullen 841
3 Kate Kiely 840
TIGHT AT THE TOP OF SHORT COURSE DIVISIONS.
The weather conditions were idea at last week’s league and this was despite the torrents of rain which fell in the afternoon but the runners of the winter league were not to be denied and the rain had completely cleared by the time the clocks started at 6.40. On the short course last week we had 127 taking part on the night ,and the top spot was filled by Emmet Prendergast in a time of 18.44,Emmet was the only man in the top 6 finishers as all other were Ladies so well done to them. In 2nd place was Nessa O’Dwyer 20.10 followed by Stacey Doyle 21.08 and Paula Cunningham was 4th in 26,32, Sharon O’Brien was next 27.18 and 6th home was Caoimhe Veale 23.29.Just like the long course we await with bated breath to see who will be victorious on the short course as again it’s still too early to make a call with only a whisker separating runners at the top and also in all the divisions down along. From the league tables point of view just like the long course tables ,it could not be any closer in all divisions and indeed it looks like it will come down to the wire with most divisions only separated by a points of so, most if not all of the divisional winners are hard to call it’s so tight at the top and the same can be said about who our overall winner will be this year as there are still quite a few contenders in the hunt to lift the Fordes Daybreak cup for 2026.James Farrell is still clinging onto a slender lead of just 49 points he is on 1139 from Adam Kelly 1090 with Cyril Flavin still well in the hunt on 1040 points. It’s All to play for guys best of luck to all.
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The top 10 is as follows.
Division 1
1 James Fennell 1139
2 Adam Kelly 1090
3 Cyril Flavin 1040
4 Jack Donnelly 1033
5 Martina Beechinor 1024
6 Helen Carey 997
7 Áine Máire NÍ Acdha 974
8 Conor Longan 963
9 Trevor O Donnell 953
10 Micheál Power 944
Divison 2
1 Kayleigh Ryan 887
2 Michelle Guiry 877
3 Rachel Flavin 877
Divison 3
1 Sarah O’Callaghan 788
2 Saoirse Moynihan 783
3 Jimmy Beresford 782
Divison 4
1 Jessica Grigor 725
2 Jean Beresford 725
3 Emma Brackett 720
Divison 5
1 Aidan Hally 638
2 Fiona Mc Carthy 634
3 Karen Tubbritt 634
Divison 6
1 Tracey Fennell 594
2 Keeley Hallahan 591
3 Micheál Moynihan 589
Divison 7
1 Triona Keegan 532
2 Lisa Maher 531
3 Tony O Mahony 528
Division 8
1 Caroline O Brien 463
2 Becky Hurley 462
3 Louise Kennedy 459
FORDSE DAYBREAK WINTER LEAGUE PARTICIPANTS AWARD COLLECTION.
Winter league participants will be awarded for their efforts over the winter months with a keep cup travel mug which awaits you on the final round of the league on Wednesday night 28th . All runners who have competed 8 from the 11 rounds of the league will receive this really nice keepsake, these will be given out before the off of both leagues, so please give yourself a few minutes extra next Wednesday to collect your once off travel mug.
AVONMORE PROTEIN MILK AT FORDES DAYBREAK WINTER LEAGUE THIS WEEK.
We are delighted to announce that Avonmore Protein Milk will be in attendance at round 10 this coming Wednesday evenings Forde’s Daybreak Winter League with Delicious Protein drinks for all participants on the night !!!!! Avonmore have added 50% extra high quality whey and casein protein to Avonmore Protein Milk – which is also low in fat, and a source of Calcium, Vitamin B12 and added Vitamin D. Add in the great taste you’d expect from Avonmore, and you have a delicious source of extra protein that will fit right into your daily routine. Breakfast, lunch, tea, after training… any time you like Drinks for all will be distributed when you finish the league run.
2026 WEST WATERFORD AC FIXTURES
1st February -John Treacy 10 Mile
1st April to 29th April -Mason Colligan Hill League for 5 Wednesdays
6th April -Aglish Fun Run
8th May -AHS Tuning Ballinroad 5k
22nd May -Round Tower Hotel Ardmore 5 Mile
5th June -Dungarvan Leader Dromana 5 Mile
26th June –Dooceys Oriel Bar Ballymacarbry 5 Mile
3rd July – Old Head Financial Ballinameela 5k
17th July –Sherry Fitzgerald Reynolds Dungarvan 10k
29th August –Waterford Greenway Half Marathon
15th November -Murrays Pharmacy Brickey 5k
13th December -Clean zone Technologies Old Parish Turkey Trot
CLUB SOCIAL OCCASION OF THE YEAR.
The clubs social occasion of the year will take place at the Park Hotel Dungarvan on Sunday February 1st when the overall prize presentation will take place for our Fordes Daybreak winter league and we will also celebrate the John Tracy Dungarvan 10 mile road race on the night, we invite all to this celebration in the club as we honour our league winners and thank our stewards for all this work in the league and all our stewards who were uninvolved in the 10 mile road race alike. There is no charge on this event where good food- good music- good dancing and good crack will be the order of the night preceding’s get under way at 8 pm, see you at the Park Hotel and bring a friend.
JOE GOUGH MONTHLY AWARD WINNER.
The Waterford Sports Awards in association with WLR and the Granville Hotel were held last Saturday evening and club member Joe Gough was among the monthly nominees for the 2025 award . Anna Dawson golf was the overall winner for 2025 she won the AIG Irish Women’s Close Championship in August. She also helped Ireland claim victory in the Home Internationals. These achievements earned the 22-year-old the title of Irish Women’s Amateur Golfer of the year.Congratulations to Joe and all other nominees o. the night.
EVAN FITZGERALD WINS NEWCASTLE 5K.
The Newcastle 5k in in Tipperary which was held aid of the local school took place last Sunday. A good field of 265 competed on the day. Winning the race this year was club member Evan Fitzgerald in a time of 15.05 and in doing so he retained his crown from 2025 when he also took the top podium position . Sergiu Ciobanu Clonliffe Harriers AC was runner up in a time of 15:40 and Pawel Hoc Clonmel AC was 3rd home in 17:12. First Lady was Ruby Carroll Clonmel AC in a time of 18.19 with Neasa Moloney Mooreabbey Milers AC 2nd in 19:24 and West Waterford AC’s Kate Veale was 3rd in 19.39.The club was also represented at the race by James Whelan 19.08 (1st over 50) , Sian Cunningham 20:43 (1st Junior),David Nixon 21.18, Onra Power 27:22. Well done to all.
SYMPATHY.
West Waterford athletic club extend sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Mrs Noreen Flynn Tallacoolebeg, Ballinacourty, and Bridget Prout Wilderness Grove, Clonmel, Tipperary who passed to their eternal reward last week, may they rest in peace.
