Senior News,November 23 2025

30th ANNUAL MURRAY’S CAREPLUS PHARMACY BRICKEY 5K.

 

 

The 30th Annual Murray’s Careplus Pharmacy sponsored Brickey 5K Run/Walk was held last Sunday in what turned out to be a very nice morning despite the heavy rainfall on Saturday .The  Brickey GAA grounds was the race HQ  and a good turnout of 127 runners and the large turnout of walkers taking part all there to support the event which was encouraging to see  with all proceeds going to this year’s recipients the Brickey GAA club. Our sincere thanks to all concerned with the event as they had everything running like clockwork on the morning with special thanks to all at Brickey GAA club for the work behind the scenes on the race and the assistance by plenty of willing stewards whose help was invaluable on the morning. All great events need great sponsors and we have been fortunate again this year to have Murray’s Careplus Pharmacy Dungarvan on board, a huge thanks to the Murray family for the wonderful prizes presented. We would especially like to thank Elma Drea of Murrays Careplus Pharmacy who came along on the day to present the winning prizes and with the help from our sponsors we were able to present the Brickey club with a substantial cheque from the proceeds of the event which Liam O’Donnell West Waterford AC presented to chairman of the Brickey club Richard Halpin.Thanks to Liam on van duty and Jamie who looked after signage etc and to Gerry who marked the course.Thanks also to John Coleman who is always available for the club when called upon to take the necessary photos.At the prize presentation the club chairman Tom Leahy thanked all who came along to run and those who took part in the walk also he thanked all who helped with the race especially all the stewards and our own West Waterford AC crew who once again did an excellent job, Ann ,Tom,Ray,Karen and Declan had the results out in no time at all. Our thanks to Louise Curran who came along to present the Martin Curran memorial Cup to the men’s winner and to Nathan Canning who presented the Jim Lyons memorial shield to our ladies winner. A special thank you go to the ladies who looked after the refreshments after the race, they saw that everyone were well looked after with tea, coffee and lovely treats. Thanks to Gerry Tobin and all at the Brickey GAA grounds. Next race coming up will be the Turkey Trot on Sunday December 07th, get your online entry in ASAP. We hope to see you all back in the Valley again next year.

 

 

THE MARTIN CURRAN MEMORIAL CUP GOES TO EVAN FITZGERALD FOR 3rd YEAR IN A ROW .

 

 

After running a course record last Wednesday at our winter league West Waterford’s Evan Fitzgerald was off the mark again Sunday when he was the runaway winner of the Brickey 5k making 3 from 3 outings in this race.Evan from the gun raced into a lead leaving the chasers in his wake and winning in  a time of 15.10 .Evan was presented with the famed Martin Curran perpetual cup for his 3rd time by Louise Curran granddaughter of Martin.Noel Murphy Waterford AC  finished 2nd in a time of 16.30 and in 3rd place last Sunday was another West Waterford AC athlete Damien Murphy Sean Curran West Waterford AC  with a time of 16.51.This year we had thanks to our sponsor category prizes and here the over 40 went to  Damien Derwin West Waterford A.C. 21:11, over 45 Alan Gibson West Waterford A.C. 17:49 , over 50 Toby Bedell Tried and  Tested in 19:59 and  Martin Tobin West Waterford A.C. 21:01 over 60 prize Well done to all.

 

MENS RACE RESULTS BRICKEY 5K 2025

 

PRIZE WINNERS.

 

 

1 Evan Fitzgerald West Waterford A.C. 15:20

2 Noel Murphy Waterford A.C. 16:30

3 Damien Murphy West Waterford A.C. 16:51

M 40 Damien Derwin West Waterford A.C. 21:11

M 45 Alan Gibson West Waterford A.C. 17:49

M 50 Toby Bedell Tried & Tested 19:59

M 60 Martin Tobin West Waterford A.C. 21:01

 

 

 

KEALY TIDESWELL WINS THE JIM LYONS MEMORIAL SHIELD.

 

 Regular supporter of our races Kealy Tideswell Clonmel AC was our winner and recipient of the Jim Lyons shied which was presented by Jim’s great grandson Nathan Canning.Kealy was very impressive when running an excellent time of 18.37 and winning by well over a minute from twice winner of the race 2022 and 2023 Kate Veale West Waterford AC, Kate ran a time of 19.52 for 2nd place with Eveleen Drohan deservedly making a podium position when fg9nishing 3rd in a time of 21.03.The over 35 category winner was Sheila Aherne St. Catherines A.C. in a time of 22:23 .Over 40 went to Clare Wall West Waterford A.C. 21:23.The over 45 winner was Sharon Higgins in 26.32 ,Sharon has won the over 40 category the past three years now. Siobhán Kennedy West Waterford A.C. 23:35 took the over 50 category  and our Junior prizes was won by Shauna Deevy Finisk Valley A.C. 22:31S.well done to all.

 

 

 

LADIES RACE RESULTS BRICKEY 5K 2025.

 

PRIZE WINNERS.

 

 

1 Kealy Tideswell Clonmel A.C. 18:37

2 Kate Veale West Waterford A.C. 19:52

3 Eveleen Drohan West Waterford A.C. 21:03

F 35 Sheila Aherne St. Catherines A.C. 22:23

F 40 Clare Wall West Waterford A.C. 21:23

F 45 Sharon Higgins West Waterford A.C. 26:32

F 50 Siobhán Kennedy West Waterford A.C. 23:35

F JN Shauna Deevy Finisk Valley A.C. 22:31

 

 

FORDE’S DAYBREAK WINTER LEAGUE.

 

The weather was cool but good and dry last week for round 3 of the Fordes Daybreak Winter league which saw another huge turnout with 458 participants in total running on the two courses. On the Winter League, last year was the first year that we had over 400 finishers per night for the first 3 weeks, with an average of 419 per night, this year we have had an average of 454 finishers per night so far for the first 3 weeks, a phenomenal number. Thanks to all the runners for obeying the rules of the winter league. We are sure that you will appreciate that with the huge volume of runners at the sport’s centre and out on the roads that your co-operation is vital for the smooth running and the safety of the runners. Our sincere thanks to all our crew and stewards out on the course, without you we couldn’t hold the league at all. The clock starts at 6.40 p.m sharp each night but for those who are coming along for the first time please aim to be there around 6.30 in order to get your number. We will see you all Wednesday for round 3.

 

 

 

EVAN EQUALS COURSE RECORD ON THE LONG COURSE.

 

 

Round 2 of the 2025/26 Forde’s Daybreak winter league saw another large turnout of runners last Wednesday evening at Dungarvan Sports Centre when 279 took on the long course, The big news on last week’s long course at the winter league was the time ran by Evan Fitzgerald .I know we have said it before and this has to be said as once again Evan ran yet another brilliant time when he equalled his course record as he clipped past the post in a time of 25.44 the same time he ran the previous week. The winter league will continue for 8 more nights 4 before Christmas and 4 after Christmas with a 2 week break over the festive season. First home on the league last week was Gavin Whelan running the league for the first time this year Gavin clocked a time of 33.11 and he was followed home by Angela Mc Cann in a time of 35.00 and third back last week was Thomas Shaw-Hamilton 39:52, 4th was Aisling Willins in a time of 41:50 in 5th spot was Kate Keogh 42:59 and our 6th runner back was Breda O Reilly 44:02.Well done to everyone who took part and to anyone who hasn’t joined the league yet, why not come along any Wednesday night and join you’ll be glad you took the first step. Remember the clicks start at 6.40 pm sharp.

 

ANOTHER BIG TURNOUT ON SHORT COURSE LEAGUE.

 

The numbers this year in the short course of the Fordes Daybreak Winter League are the best we have ever seen and this is wonderful as this league is really geared for people who might be trying a bit of running for the first time and this bears witness when you see the number of new faces running this league this year.As good a night as one could wish for at this time of year last Wednesday night saw yet another huge turnout last Wednesday when 279 took up the challenge with a good number of newcomers as well as those that ran the previous week. It was great to see so many new runners that were trying out the league for the very first time as well as many league regulars. This section of the league specifically has first timers and beginners in mind and is a manageable distance for most as it covers 2.3 miles in total. So make sure to check your start time on facebook and or on the sheets posted on the wall at the sports centre when you arrive down next week. The clocks start each eek at 6.40 pm sharp. First past the post last eek and running for the first time in the current league was the one and only Bo Bo Tutty in a time of 26:35 followed by  Patrick Ryan in 27:07and next came the first of the Ladies with  Donna Sheehan 27:56 with Una Ryan 29:18 next, Sheena Kelly had an excellent run clocking a time of 21:33 with Ciara Hannigan 25:50 hot on her heels in 6th place. Remember clocks start at 6.40 PM sharp.

 

 

 

34th ANNUAL JOHN TREACY DUNGARVAN 10 ENTRIES OPEN FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER FOR AI MEMBERS.

 

 

First week of December entries will open to Athletics Ireland club members for the 34th Annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10 which will be held on Sunday February 1st 2026, with a start time of 11 am. Entries for all others, none club members will open on a few days later at Eventmaster.ie .West Waterford Athletic Club have announced details of the event which has established itself as a must run race on the Irish road running calendar with participants from all four corners of the country and beyond participating. The race has grown year on year and is a pre entry race which will close when 3,750 entries is reached.  The John Treacy Dungarvan 10 brings together the ideal race combination of fun runners, joggers, club athletes and top class internationals who compete over a fast flat 10 mile course around the historic town of Dungarvan, we look forward to welcoming you to our town on February 1st 2026. So remember entries open first week of December for club AI members and  all other entries will open a few days after.

 

 

 

 All race details can be found at www.dungarvan10mile.org

 

CRUMLIN CHILDRENS HOSPITAL 2026 RACE BENEFACTORS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

West Waterford athletic club are delighted to announce our race benefactors for the 2026 John Tracy Dungarvan 10 mile road race Are Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin which is Ireland’s largest paediatric hospital, providing specialist care to children from all over the country. Monies donated by the runners and the club will be donated to this very worthy national cause. We are delighted as the race organisers to have chosen Crumlin Childrens Hospital as they offer world-class treatment across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties .The hospital is home to national centres for cardiac surgery, haematology, and oncology. Dedicated teams of doctors, nurses, and support staff deliver compassionate, family-centred care. Crumlin is also a leading centre for research and education in paediatric medicine. Every year, thousands of young patients receive life-changing care within its walls .The hospital’s mission is to ensure every child has the best possible chance for a healthy future.We hope that once again you will be generous and support this worthy cause. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

 

 

SOLAS CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE TO BENEFIT FROM 17th ANNUAL AN SEAN PHOBAL MEMORIAL TURKEY TROT.

 

 

On Sunday December 7th the 17th Annual Cleanzone Technologies Ltd sponsored Paddy Joe Curran Old Parish Turkey Trot 5 mile run and 4 mile walk will take place at the Marine Bar, Pulla, Dungarvan. All proceeds from this year’s event will go to the Solas Cancer Support Centre . The event is once again kindly sponsored by Cleanzone Technology Ltd of which were most grateful.  The 4 mile walk will begin at 11 am, while the 5 mile run will get under way at 11.30. The Annual Paddy Joe Curran Memorial Old parish Turkey Trot was set up by the late Paddy Joe Curran in 2007. Unfortunately Paddy Joe passed away in 2011 . Paddy Joe dedicated his life to promoting athletics in the As Sean Phobal and An Rinn areas. After his passing a group of Paddy Joe’s friends came together with the aim of growing the event and raise funds for local charities in his memory. All proceeds from this year’s event go to Solas Cancer Support Centre . Registration online  for 10 euro or on the day its 15 euro number collection from  10:30am on the morning at the Marine Bar located on the N25. Prize giving and refreshments will take place at the Marine Bar following the event. Please note there will be no mass start for walk. Once walkers have registered and signed in, they will be allowed to begin the event.

 

 

 

Registration Now Open

 

https://eventmaster.ie/event/Jw9vIpvHRk

 

123.IE NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS .
 
The 123.ie national Even ages, under 23 and senior cross country championships for 2025 were held today Sunday in Templemore Sports Complex in Derry under very wet, windy, and extremely muddy conditions. It was quite a trip for those who made the journey up north of the country to run this national event the biggest domestic day for cross country running in Ireland. There were a number of Juvenile athletes from the club who raced and in the senior ranks we had 4 athletes in action, indeed it is quite a while since we had a senior mens team competing at a national senior championships when you need to go back to 2012 we had a team also for the first time ever when we where in grade A and finished 5th county and club with Sandis Bralitis Raivis Zakis Dzintars Klava and Philip Harty the scoring team members on that occasion.
 
 
On Sunday Pat Hennessey came in 93rd overall followed by Sean Curran in 125th place and Padraig Healy finished 196th.Unfortunately with 4 to score on a club team we only had 3 finishers on this occasion from our starting 4, Michal Power, who had been running well, was forced to withdraw with one lap remaining due to injury.
 
Running his first junior under 20 national cross country Naoise Mac Murchadha finished in 63rd position.
 
Despite the tough weather and course, all credit goes to the athletes who travelled and proudly represented the club in its first appearance at National Senior Cross-Country level. Well done to all involved. For the record the individual national medal winners for 2025 at senior level were and booking their place on the Irish team for the European cross country championships in Portugal in 3 weeks timer were .
 
 
1.Brian Fay Raheny Shamrock A.C.
2.Nick Griggs CNDR Track A.C.
3.Cormac Dalton Mullingar Harriers A.C.
 
1.Fiona Everard Bandon A.C.
2.Niamh Allen Leevale A.C.
3.Danielle Donegan Tullamore Harriers A.C.

 

 

SYMPATHY.

 

West Waterford athletic club extend sincere sympathy to the family and friend of Ger Hickey Furraleigh, Mahon Bridge, Kilmacthomas who passed to his eternal reward last week, may he rest in peace.

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