Gneeveguilla AC Winter 5k Series Race 1 Results

The first race of four in the Gneeveguilla AC Winter 5k Series took place in Killarney on Saturday 31st Jan. with 116 taking part.

Top Finishers
1 Tim O’Connor Snr M An Riocht AC 15:26
2 Donal Coffey M 35 Leevale AC 16:17
3 Simon Mangan Snr M Gneeveguilla AC 16:27
8 Shona Heaslip Snr F An Riocht AC AC 17:26
10 Maria McCarthy Snr F Farranfore Maine Valley AC 18:12
26 Caroline McCarthy F 45 Unattached 20:30

The full results can be seen HERE
Pictures from Race can be found on Gneeveguilla AC Facebook: HERE

Farranfore Maine Valley AC participants

10 Maria McCarthy Snr F Farranfore Maine Valley AC 18:12
24 497 Jerome Foley M 50 Farranfore Maine Valley AC 20:11
63 455 Shauna McCarthy U 14 F Farranfore Maine Valley AC 23:58

The second race in the series is next Saturday the 7th of February at 11am.

Munster Junior/U/23/Senior & Masters Indoor C'ships Survey

Munster AAI will be carrying out a number of surveys about the Munster Junior/U/23/Senior & Masters Indoor Championships. The first of these surveys is now available to take here. 

Significance will be attached to a poor response rate to the surveys.

It is important that you complete this.

Kerry Sports Star Award for Ladies Cross Country County Team

Massive Congratulations to the Kerry Ladies Inter County Cross Country team who received the Rentokil Kerry Sports Star award tonight for their 2nd place position behind Dublin in the AAI GloHealth National Cross Country Final held in Dundalk on November 2014.

Race Preview Post

9 members of Kerry Ladies Team:
Caitriona Barry, Karina Teahan, Niamh O'Sullivan,
Grace Lynch, Laura Crowe, Maria McCarthy
(Front) Annameria Costello, Shona Heaslip & Niamh Clifford

But their success did not stop here. Laura Crowe who finished in 3rd & Shona Heaslip due to their great race performance made the Irish teams for the European Cross Country Championships in Somokov, Bulgaria. Laura was part of the Irish senior women's team who claimed bronze in the team section. Shona was the 2nd Irish girl across the line in the U23 race.

Kerry Novice Women Team:
Niamh Clifford, Caitriona Barry, Maria McCarthy,
Annameria Costello & Caitriona Barry

Some of the Kerry Ladies team were back in action representing the county in the AAI GloHealth National Novice Cross Country Championships held in Santry early December. With some great performances from all ladies they were again 2nd in the overall county team standings.

Race Preview Post

Maria McCarthy

At Munster Level, The ladies dominated the Senior & Masters Cross Country Championships.

In the Munster Masters, held in December, Maria McCarthy won the race overall with Niamh O' Sullivan 2nd and Caitriona Barry 6th.  Again the county claimed the gold team medal.

Race Preview Post

Kerry Munster Senior Team: Shona Heaslip,
Niamh Clifford, Niamh O'Sullivan & Maria McCarthy

Likewise at the Munster Senior 8000m race held in Waterford WIT in Jan 2015, the Kerry ladies took all three podium positions. Shona Heaslip 1st, Maria McCarthy 2nd & Niamh O'Sullivan 3rd.  With the help of teammate Niamh Clifford they won team gold for the county also.

Grace Lynch and Shona Heaslip were part of the Irish U23 Ladies team that competed in the Celtic Cross-Country Championships which were held in Dunboyne, Co. Meath January 18th. Shona won the race and the team took silver.

They season is not finished yet. On Feb. 8th they are back in action when some of they are competing in the AAI GloHealth National Intermediate XC Championships to be held in Tuam, Co. Galway.

This is one of the most successful teams that has represented our county in the sport of athletics in a very long time. Athletics in Kerry is a minority sport and it is up to all of us to spread the word of their success. We wish you all the success in the future.

Results of South Munster Schools XC Championships

The South Munster Schools XC Championships were held on Friday 30th Jan 2015 at CIT, Cork.

Full Results: South Munster Schools XC Results
South Munster Schools Athletics Association website
Some great running by our Kerry Schools, Well done to all involved.

Coaching & Development 2015

We have updated our AAI Coaching & Development Page for 2015 with information from Regional Development Officer Steve Macklin.
Link HERE: AAI Coaching & Development 2015

A new Development Officer in the South will be starting this week, based out of Cork IT. David Matthews is the new RDO, our current Irish 800m record holder. David's contact details are as follows davidmatthews@athleticsireland.ie and 0858709017.

Nutrition Seminar Feb 21st Waterford

Peter Francis, Senior lecturer in sport and health, discusses the interaction between nutrition and exercise and how both can be manipulated to optimise body composition (bone, muscle, fat) for health and performance.
● What are bone, muscle and fat at a basic level?
● What is a calorie? Are all calories the same?
● Adaptation to exercise, how does it work?
● Does the type and timing of exercise make a difference?
● What are carbohydrates, proteins and fats? How much do we need?
● Pulling it all together, how do we modify exercise and nutrition to optimize adaptation?

Honore Hoedt Coaching Presentation

Athletics Ireland have organised a coaching presentation with Dutchman Honore Hoedt, who is a world renowned middle distance coach and is one of Europe’s leading authorities on middle distance running. He has a vast amount of knowledge working with athletes across all events, but it is his specialisation working with 400m/800m profile athletes that is of huge interest and one that could add value to coaches working in this specific area in Ireland.

Date: Tuesday, 17th February
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Athlone Institute of Technology (room to be confirmed)
This presentation is open to all coaches, athletes and those that would like to attend.
Register to attend this event here.

AIT International Arena Grand Prix

AIT International Arena
Wednesday 18th February 2015
Doors open at 6.30pm

Tickets for the AIT International Arena Grand Prix can be purchased online at www.aitsport.ie, priced at €20, €10 and €15 for groups of 10 or more, excluding handling charge.

Three-time Olympic medalist and former World Champion Carmelita Jeter will compete in the AIT International Arena Grand Prix on 18 February. The American sprinter will run in the 60m event.

Jeter, the second-fastest woman of all time, joins Asafa Powell and Mutaz Barshim in what is building up to be a star-studded evening in the midlands venue. Currently Jeter holds three of the top ten fastest times ever run.

A silver medalist over 60m at the IAAF World Indoor Championships in 2010, Jeter’s PB at that distance is 7.02 secs. The 34-year-old was 100m World Champion in 2011, winning silver over 200m the following year. At the London Olympics she garnered bronze in the 200m, as well as gold in the record-breaking 4x100m relay.

The participants for the hugely anticipated Deloitte Mile were also announced today. Vying to be the first man to run sub-four minutes indoor in Ireland are Ciaran O’Lionaird, Eoin Everard, John Travers, John Coghlan, Conor Bradley, Danny Mooney, Joe Warne, Ben Blankenship and James O’Hare.

O’Lionaird ran the mile in 3:52.10 at the Armory Track, New York in February 2013 and will surely be looking to repeat that form in Athlone. The Leevale AC athlete endured heartbreak at the European Championships last summer, when he was taken out in the 1500m final. The previous year, he came third in the 3000m at the European Athletics Indoor Championships.

University athlete of the year John Travers will be hoping that the return to his alma mater will be a successful one. The sport management graduate ran the fastest ever debutant sub-four minute mile on Irish soil when he clocked 3:55 for the distance.

AIT president, Prof Ciarán Ó Catháin, said: “We have a really super field of athletes lined up for the grand prix next month, and we’ll be making further announcements in the coming days. There is a great sense of excitement about the event, which we’re confident will be a sellout.”

AIT International Arena Grand Prix 2015

Kerry Schools Cross Country Championships 2015

The Kerry Schools Cross Country Championships were held in Killarney on Friday 23rd January 2015.

There was a large turnout of students from most secondary schools.

Well done to Milltown Presentation School who did very well. In the Junior Girls 2000m race, Shona O'Brien was 1st & Ciara Murphy was 2nd. They also got 1st in the team event. Presentation Milltown were also third overall for the best girls school.
Garry Murphy ran well to take 6th place in the Minor Boys 2000m race. 

Best of luck at North and South Munster Championships in Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick and CIT Bishopstown, Cork next week!

Selection of pictures from Adrienne McLoughlin Faceook: HERE

RESULTS

Minor Girls 1500m

1.       Anna Clifford                     Presentation Killarney

2.       Rhona Randles                  Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine

3.       Laura Dwyer                       Colaiste na Sceilge

4.       Niamh Coffey                    Presentation Killarney

5.       Meabh McElligott            Mercy Mounthawk

6.       Katie Palmer                      Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine

Team Result

1.       Presentation Killarney                   22 pts

2.       Mercy Mounthawk                         47 pts

3.       Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine             47 pts                   

Junior Girls 2000m

1.       Shona O’Brien                   Presentation Milltown

2.       Ciara Murphy                     Presentation Milltown

3.       Kate Murphy                     Presentation Killarney

4.       Cara Daly                             Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine

5.       Eilish Galvin                        Colaiste na Sceilge

6.       Katie Buckley                     Pobalscoil Sliabh Luachra

Team Result

1.       Presentation Milltown                   24 pts

2.       Presentation Killarney                   55 pts

3.       Mercy Mounthawk                         59 pts

Intermediate Girls 3000m

1.       Lucy McGrath                    Presentation Tralee

2.       Sophie Lynch                     Tarbert Comprehensive

3.       Laura O’Connor                                Colaiste na Sceilge

4.       Lorraine Kelly                     Colaiste na Sceilge

5.       Madhbh O’Sullivan          Intermediate School Killorglin

6.       Ellen O’Sullivan                 Colaiste na Sceilge

Team Result

1.       Colaiste na Sceilge                           29 pts

2.       Mercy Mounthawk                         55 pts

3.       Presentation Milltown                   64 pts

Senior Girls 3000m

1.       Laura Hallissey                   Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine

2.       Fiona Kavanagh                                Mercy Mounthawk

3.       Ciara Sugrue                       Colaiste na Sceilge

4.       Sarah Quigley                    Mercy Mounthawk

5.       Samantha Roche              Presentation Killarney

6.       Maedbh Pierse                 Presentation Tralee

Team Result

1.       Mercy Mounthawk                         21 pts

2.       Presentation Killarney                   37 pts

3.       Presentation Milltown                   55 pts

Best Girls School

1.       Mercy Mounthawk                         8 pts

2.       Presentation Killarney                   7 pts

3.       Presentation Milltown                   5 pts

Minor Boys 2000m

1.       Fergal O’Brien                   Tralee CBS

2.       Colm Moriarty                   Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne

3.       Gary Randles                     Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine

4.       Sean Quilter                       Tralee CBS

5.       Evan Smith                          St. Brendans Killarney

6.       Gary Murphy                     Presentation Milltown

Team Result

1.       Tralee CBS                                           24 pts

2.       Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine             37 pts

3.       St. Brendans Killarney                    54 pts

Junior Boys 3000m

1.       Darragh Lowth                  Tralee CBS

2.       Sean Hamilton                   Tralee CBS

3.       Daire Keane                       Tralee CBS

4.       John Walsh                         Tralee CBS

5.       Rory Murphy                     Mercy Mounthawk

6.       Conor Corrigan                  Tralee CBS

Team Result

1.       Tralee CBS                                           10 pts

2.       Mercy Mounthawk                         47 pts

3.       Tralee CBS                                           50 pts

Intermediate Boys 4000m

1.       Fiachra Clifford                  Intermediate School Killorglin

2.       Niall O’Shea                        Colaiste na Sceilge

3.       Denis Cronin                      Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine

4.       Sam Boyle                           Mercy Mounthawk

5.       Eoin Moynihan                  St. Brendans Killarney

6.       Caomhan O’Dalaigh        Gaelcolaiste Chiarrai

Team Result

1.       Mercy Mounthawk                         44 pts

2.       Tralee CBS                                           55 pts

3.       Intermediate School Killorglin     55 pts

Senior Boys 5000m

1.       Liam O’Connell                  Colaiste na Sceilge

2.       Cillian Tierney                    Mercy Mounthawk

3.       Darragh Browne               St. Josephs, Ballybunion

4.       Shane Lowth                      Tralee CBS

5.       Cian O’Brien                       Tralee CBS

6.       Gary Nolan                         Tralee CBS

Team Result

1.       Tralee CBS                                           23 pts

2.       Mercy Mounthawk                         30 pts

3.       Tralee CBS                                           58 pts

Best Boys School

1.       Tralee CBS                                           13 pts

2.       Mercy Mounthawk                         7 pts

3.       Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine             2 pts.

Munster Athletic News

http://www.munsterathletics.com/
The 2014 Munster Convention takes place @ 12 noon on Saturday 24th January in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

The proposed arrangements for the AAI Cross Country Review Forum are as follows:- Date - 14th February 2015 from 11am to 3pm in Athlone I.T. Further information will follow in due course.

The Munster Juvenile Indoor Pole Vault Championships (U/15 to U/19) will be held with the Munster Juvenile Indoor Relay Championships on Saturday 7th February in Nenagh Indoor Stadium. Entry Forms can now be found on the "Forms" page.Closing date for entries will be Friday 30th January. The Girls competition (all ages) commences at 11am with the Boys competition (all ages) at 1pm. Opening Height for Girls U/15 is 1.35m with 1.50m for all other ages. Opening Height for Boys U/15 is 2.15m with 2.30m for all other ages.

Munster Juvenile Indoor Relay Championships on Saturday 7th February in Nenagh Indoor Stadium. Entry Forms are now available on the Munster Athletics "Forms" page. Closing date for receipt of entries is Friday 30th January.

Nenagh Olympic A.C. Juv Open Competition Jan 31st.

Nenagh Olympic A.C. will be holding their 2nd Open competition for athletes U/9 to U/12 in Nenagh Indoor Stadium on Saturday 31st January with High Jump starting at 11.30am & Track events at 12 noon. See Programme & other details here. Timetable

Munster Senior & Masters Indoor Championships 2015

The Munster Senior & Masters Indoor Championships were held on Sunday 18th January in Nenagh Indoor Stadium.
See Consolidated Results here.

Our club picked up 6 medals in this years Munster Indoors.

Maria McCarthy competed in the 3000m & 1500m senior events. Maria competed in the 3000m first and ran a very good race to take the Gold medal in a time of 10:29.70.  She was in action again in the afternoon with the 1500m race. Their was only five competing but it was very competitive with all five ladies racing for podium. Maria ran very well considering the 3000m race in her legs and crossed the line in 3rd place taking the Bronze medal in a time of 4:42.61, just 0.3 of a second behind 2nd place Carol Finn of Leevale AC.

In the Masters Category, Jerome Foley was representing our club for the first time in a championship competition. Jerome who is no stranger to the short distance, although it has been a few years since he competed at Munster level, raced in the O50 800m race. With seven men racing in his category it was sure to be a good test of strength and speed. Jerome ran a very good tactical race and crossed the line in 1st place taking Gold in a time of 2:28.10. Well done Jerome, I am sure we will see you on the podium again.

Our most reliable athlete, Jim O'Shea was back in action in his O70 category. In the 60m sprint Jim came in 2nd place with a time of 9.75sec. Still a sub 10sec for 60m is very impressive.

Jim also competed in the High Jump and won Gold here with a jump of 1.30m. In his long Jump Jim picked up another Gold with a jump of 3.91m

Juvenile Indoor Training Starting Feb 3rd

Our Juvenile Athletics  Training returns on Tuesday 3rd February @ 5pm. We will also have Juvenile training on Thursday February 5th @ 5pm both sessions in the Community Hall Farranfore.

This is for children of ages 7 to 13yrs. 

Little Athletics for children U7 will be catered for also.

€2 per child per session or €5 for family of 3 or over. This covers rental for use of facility.

2015 membership is now due and there will be registration for all ages (incl. Senior & Master) on Tuesday 3rd & Thursday 5th Feb. during juvenile training times.
Please note all attendees at training must be registered members of the club for insurance purposes.

See membership information and rates Membership 2015

Club Singlets  

All juvenile athletes competing in Competition MUST wear the Club Singlet. We have a small number of singlets that can be shared but we would encourage all competitive athletes to have their own. Singlets will be available at registration night for €15. When your child grows out of the singlet you can return and we will exchange it for a larger size. Their will be no charge for exchange once singlet is still in good condition.

New members are always welcome, please bring a photocopy of your birth certificate with you.

For any futher information you can contact us by e-mail farranforemv@gmail.com

WILD WEST RUN, SAT 28th FEB 2015

The Wild West Run, a Half-Marathon trail run along the Kerry Way (Old Killarney Road) returns this year on Sat 28th Feb, starting in Kenmare at 11am and finishing back in the town. 

Wild West Run have teamed up with 'So They Can' charity www.sotheycan.org who provide support to very impoverished parts of Africa. They will be giving proceeds from all entry fees.

Course..

It's an out-and-back route as far as the Halfway Church and a field of 250 entrants is expected, with runners from all over the country expected to take part. Going on accounts of club members who have previously taken part, it's a great event - well organised, great atmosphere and stunning route...

Entry..
Online entry via www.Runireland.com

Mizuno technical race t-shirt and High 5 gels for all entrants and over €1500 worth of prizes for Top 3 males and females.
More information here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wild-West-Run/344124758966071

Kerry Schools Cross-Country 2015

Details below sent to all schools on 12/1/15

The Kerry Schools Cross-Country Championships will be held on Friday, 23rd January, 2015 at The Demesne, Killarney. The first race will begin at 11.30 am. The following are the age groups and race distances. Please ensure that athletes are in the correct age group, and that they compete in one age group only.

• Minor (born on/after 1st July 2001) Girls 1500m Boys 2000m
• Junior (born on/after 1st July 2000) Girls 2000m Boys 3000m
• Inter (born on/after 1st July 1998) Girls 3000m Boys 4000m
• Senior (born on/after 1st July 1996) Girls 3000m Boys 5000m

Prizes:- Kerry Schools medals will be presented to the first 6 individuals and the first 3 teams (4 to score). Shields will be presented to the Best Overall School in girls and boys events.

Entry Fee:- €3 per athlete. Please fill in the entry forms and hand them to the Secretary along with the correct fee, before the first event.

Note:- Qualification for Munster Schools Cross-Country Championships this year is through regional qualifiers at North and South Munster Championships. The following are forthcoming fixtures:

• South Munster Schools XC - Friday 30/1/2015, CIT, Bishopstown, Cork.
• North Munster Schools XC- Thursday 29/1/2015, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick.
• Munster Schools XC - Thursday 12/2/2015, CIT.
• Irish Schools XC - Saturday 7/3/2015, Clongowes Wood College, Clane.

If you would like your school to receive results of Kerry Schools Cross Country Championships, please send an email address and contact name to: adriennemcloughlin@yahoo.ie


______________________________

Damien McLoughlin (Secretary)
CBS The Green,
Tralee

Munster Senior, Junior & Juvenile Relay XC C'ships 2015

The Munster Senior, Junior & Juvenile Relay Cross Country Championships were held on Sunday 11th January in WIT Campus at Carriganore, Waterford. Thankfully the day stayed dry, but their was a strong wind for competitors to contend with.

The Juvenile Relays were in action first.  Juvenile Relay Results

1 Gold & 2 Bronze medals for Kerry Juvenile teams

Ellen Kelliher & Eabha McCarthy were part of the U10 4x250m relay team who won Gold for the county. This was one of the best races for the county.The Kerry girls took command of the race from the start and held the lead right through to win. 

The team was: Delia Foley (Gneeveguilla), Ellen Kelliher (FFMV), Rachel Neylon (Listowel), Eabha McCarthy (FFMV) & sub Abbey Dunlop (Kenmare).

Cormac Costello was part of the U10 4x250m team who finished in 4th place. 

The team was: Alex Hennigan (Spa Muckross), Cormac Costello (FFMV), Michael Dunworth (Listowel), Sean Treyvaud (Kenmare) & sub Oisin Lynch (Spa Muckross)

Natasha Myers & Shauna McCarthy were part of the girls U12 4x500m relay team. The team did very well to hold on to take the Bronze for the county.

The team was: Natasha Myers (FFMV), Aoife Kerins (Riocht), Jane Lawlor (Riocht), Katie Dunworth (Listowel) & subs Shauna McCarthy (FFMV), Cliodhna Daly (Kenmare)

Munster Junior & Senior Results

Maria McCarthy was in action again this week when she competed in the Senior Womens 8K race. It was four laps of a very hilly and undulating surface for the athletes to contend with. Maria ran a very solid race and finished in second place to take individual silver. Kerry took all three podium positions with Shona Heaslip winning the senior title and Niamh O'Sullivan taking the bronze. A great achievement for the county.

In the county team positions, Niamh Clifford (Star Of The Laune) was called up when other members fell ill. Niamh who was also part of the National Novice ladies team who were 2nd overall ran well to secure county team gold with just 1 point to spare. Shows how important every position is no matter how far back you are in the field.

In the Senior Mens Race Tim O'Connor of An Riocht was first home for Kerry in 7th place. With the help of his team mates they secured bronze for the county. An Riocht team were in 4th place.

New Year Fitness / Coaching Classes

Fit4Life New Year Program 2015
Our New Year Fit4Life session will commence on Tuesday 13th January 2015 @ 7pm at the Community Hall in Farranfore.

The session will consist of an 8 week program developed by Maria McCarthy who has a National level 4 qualification in exercise health studies and personal training and Level 2 National Athletics Ireland coach.

Time: Tuesday nights @ 7pm.
Venue: Community Hall Farranfore.
Session fee: Pay as You Go €5 or Book 8 week program in advance €35
Advance Online Payment option. HERE

For further information see Fit4Life Page: fit4life

Club Coaching For Post Primary / Senior & Master Athletes

We introduced this coaching session at the end of 2014. The turnout and feedback was very positive so we are making it a permanent fixture for the 2015 season.

The first session will commence on Thursday 15th January 2015 @ 7pm at the GAA grounds in Farranfore.

This session is open to those who wish to improve their endurance, running technique and speed. It would suit individuals  who have run min. 5Km roads, juveniles who are preparing for the schools athletic competitions or who just want to get faster.

To participate in this session you need to be a 2015 registered athletics Ireland member or Fit4Life member. This is for insurance purposes.

Time: Thursday nights @ 7pm.
Venue: GAA Grounds Farranfore.
Session fee: €2 which covers the use of the facilities
Training will be mostly outdoors so bring appropriate clothing.

Further information: Training Timetable

For further information: email: farranforemv@gmail.com or txt Maria 086-1681433

Munster Senior & Junior Cross Country C'ships - Information

The Munster Senior & Junior Cross Country Championships go ahead this Sunday in the WIT Campus at Carriganore, Waterford. The course is easily accessed from the N25 by taking the exit marked Waterford (South) and the course map can be viewed at the following link:

http://www.scribblemaps.com/maps/view/Munster_XC/CarriganoreCourse
There is a 2k loop for the Junior and Senior races. While the relays will take place in the bottom field on a smaller 500m loop, not marked on the map.

See older post with regards directions to Waterford WIT Campus at Carriganore: HERE

The order of events is as follows, with the juvenile relays kicking off at 11.30am. All juveniles competing in relays MUST be at race course no later than 10:30am.

The Junior Women's race estimated to begin at approximately 12.30pm, depending on progress.

U10 Girls (4 x 250m)
U10 Boys (4 x 250m)
U12 Girls (4 x 500m)
U12 Boys (4 x 500m)
U14 Girls (4 x 500m)
U14 Boys (4 x 500m)
Junior Women   4000m
Junior Men        6000m
Senior Women  8000m
Senior Men        10000m

Munster Junior & Under 23 Indoor T&F 2015

The Munster Junior & Under 23 Indoor T&F 2015 was held in Nenagh Olympic Arena last weekend. 

Micheál O'Shea competed in the Junior 400m sprint. He finished in 8th place with a time of 56:25.

Full Results: 
Junior & U23 Munster Indoors T&F

Nenagh Olympic A.C. Open Indoors Competitions

Nenagh Olympic A.C. are holding two Open days in January in Nenagh Indoor Stadium. 

The first competition for athletes U/13 to Junior takes place on Sunday 11th January 

The second date for athletes U/9 to U/12 takes place on Saturday 31st January. 

See more details: 

Junior - U13 Day 1

U9 - U12 Day 2

Beaufort 10K - 2015 Results

The New Years Day Beaufort 10K, hosted by Star Of The Laune AC took place in a wet blustery start to 2015. 145 runners competed.
First to cross the line from our club was Verners Tess in a time of 38:06. Caitriona Barry ran well and was 3rd lady to finish with a time of 40:33. Other club members who competed and did well was Ger Ladden, Aidan Benson, Pauline Joseph and Kathleen Chambers.

Full Results: Beaufort 10K 2015

Men’s Top 3
1 Tim O Connor An Riocht M Senior 00:32:57
2 Donal O Callaghan An Riocht M Senior 00:33:50
3 Cian Murphy Iveragh M Senior 00:33:55

Women’s Top 3
21  Karina Teahan St. Finbars F Senior 00:38:20
36 Deirdre Nagle Other F O40 00:40:20
38  Catriona Barry Farranfore F O40 00:40:33

Munster Senior, Junior & Juvenile Relay XC - Waterford WIT - Directions

The Munster Juvenile Cross Country Relays & Senior & Junior Cross Country Championships will be held on Sunday 11th January 2015 in WIT, Waterford.
Directions.... 
This link gives you directions from Killarney. Google Map Link

From Killarney one option would be to take the N72 for Mallow, then continue on the N72 for Dungarvan.
From Dungarvan, take the N25 signed-posted Waterford / Rosslare. Get off the N25 dual carriageway (new road) at the exit just before the Toll Bridge (signposted Waterford South/R710). At the top of the ramp, take the right through a small roundabout, proceed over the flyover, go straight through another small roundabout (signposted R710), then straight through two larger roundabouts (signposted R710/City Centre/Tramore).
Another alternative would be to head for Cork, Youghall, Dungarvan.. Time wise its the same but distance is about 20KM longer

Sat Nav co-ordinates will get you very close to the XC venue. 52.252469,-7.186292
From Killarney the journey will take just under 3hrs.
Best of luck to everyone competing.