Mr Oil Senior Road Race 2026 / Dingle Adventure Race
Mr Oil Senior Road Race 2026
Friday evening in Ferns saw the clubs of Wexford proudly wear their colours as the village was filled with athletes and supporters alike. The Senior RR brought the counties athletes together as they prepared to tackle the well known loop in Ferns. A little bit damp probably helped keep everyone cool.
The historic castle in the village overlooked the battle for honours as athletes emptied the tank on the final incline to the finish right under the castle.
Our fantastic 4 put in huge performances on the night giving everything they had, a massive well done to all four of our ladies.
Results:
Women 5k:
5th Noirín Doyle 19:04
14th Helen Wallace 21:24
25th Kirsty Hynds 23:17
28th Casey Jordan 23:39
Dingle Adventure Race
Sharon Martin blew away her competitors as she Powered her way to first place in the Women's Sport Race on Saturday. Tough winds made the race more interesting as she race up and down a mountain and added in a few cycles just for fun !
Sharon is in great form adding this win to her 2nd place in her previous outing the B.A.R.
Congratulations Sharon.
National Schools Track & Field / Cork City Marathon / Wexford Festival of Running / VHI Women's Mini Marathon
National Schools Track & Field
In Tullamore Josh Nolan was competing in Senior Javelin (800g) for Wexford CBS
Up against the countries best throwers Josh stuck to his task and threw his way to a fantastic 4th place.
A true testament to Josh's workmate, 4th in the country !
Well done to Josh and his coaches
Cork City Marathon
Ryan Midwinter completed his first ever marathon today, the Cork City Marathon, he finished with a great time of 3:45.
Dave Midwinter completed the half marathon in a time of 1:53.
Two great runs from a father and son, well done gents.
Wexford Festival of Running 2026
A festival of a different kind took place in Johnstown Castle as the historical venue saw a huge gang of athletes all ready to challenge themselves.
Multiple race distances were available as 100k, 50k, 25k and 10k options with different start times throughout the day.
A scenic loop was marked, the start/finish gantry erected and off they went.
Great to see our members supporting other clubs events.
Anthony took 2nd place in the 50k, Casey just missed 3rd in 10k by mere seconds well done.
Well done to Wexford Marathon Club
Results:
50k:
Anthony Dowd 3:56:51
Ryan Ellard 5:28:07
10k:
Pat Gallagher 47:47
Casey Jordan 51:51
Kirsty Hynds 53:42
Ollie Stack 59:49
Ann Thomas 1:02:16
Gráinne Hayes 1:05:34
Sam Donegan 1:12:59
Bridie McGuire 1:28:47
VHI Women's Mini Marathon
Janette Mulvany and Sharron Dier made the trip to Dublin to run through 10k. 30,000 women filled the streets of Dublin City as they completed 10k route in favourable conditions.well done Sharron, run finished in 1:16:38 and Janette in 1:45:49
Boyne Adventure Race / Leinster U20, Senior & Masters T & F / Club Relays Night
Boyne Adventure Race
Sharon Martin was on the podium again as she raced the B.A.R. on Saturday in glorious weather.
2nd place in the womens race and 24th overall in a time of 1:41:42
Super result from Sharon who consistently finishes in podium position in these adventure races.
Leinster U20, Senior & Masters T & F
The SETU in Carlow was the host venue in glorious sunshine across the weekend. Club colours glistened in the sunshine as athletes warmed up ready to challenge themselves in a variety of events across two days of competition.
Fantastic work from all members as they had been training hard in the build up to this competition with some competing in a club vest for the very first time.
Fantastic performances from everyone showing hard work gets results.
Club results:
Helen Wallace won gold in senior women 3000m steeplechase in 13:36.46
Siobhán Doyle won silver in 100m (W65) in 17.36 and won silver in 200m (W65) in 36.39
Kirsty Hynds won bronze in 1500m (W35) in 6:27.34
Karen Hegarty won bronze in weight for distance (W55) 4.91m
Kay Kavanagh finished 5th in weight for distance (W60) 4.26m
Helen Sinnott finished 5th in weight for distance (W50) 4.16m
Samantha Donegan finished 6th in weight for distance (W50) 4.05m
4x100m (W35) relay team silver, Siobhan, Kirsty, Helen S & Samantha 1:18.60
Tracey Nolan finished 4th in discus (W50) throwing 11.21m and won bronze in javelin (W50) throwing 12.21m
Josh Nolan won silver in javelin (U20) throwing 44.29m
Best of luck in the All Irelands to those that qualified.
Night of Relays
Our May event for our 12 months of celebration took place last Tuesday night on our training field commonly known as Wilfs Field.
A nod to our history as a well known relays club we hosted a Night of Relays.
Great numbers turned up to enjoy the fun that relays bring with them as the events host Catherine kept everyone on their toes with different versions of relay training.
Lots of smiling faces as everyone gamely joined in and enjoyed themselves. There was even a recovery picnic afterwards as everyone chatted over some 'healthy' treats after their stretch hosted by Ann.
Well done to everyone and thanks to Catherine for organising the event celebration 25 years of Menapians AC
Fastlane 10k /Ballymurn 5k / Leinster Schools Track & Field
Fastlane 10k
John and Sharron Dier were in Clondalkin, Dublin this morning and tackled the Fastlane 10k event. A likeable course and both ran their fastest 10k of the year !
Sharron 1.15.25, 18th in F50,
John 51.41, 3rd in M60.
Ballymurn 5k
Well done to our three athletes Casey Jordan, Kirsty Hynds and Gareth Lloyd who ran the Ballymurn 5k on Sunday. A well known route at this stage with a gentle hill to finish !
As always a well organised event by all involved.
Leinster Schools Track & Field
Leinster Champion Alert
Tullamore saw a host of the province’s finest young athletes all proudly wearing their school colours as they battled for glory.
Four of the clubs athletes were in action and all can be very proud of their day of competition.
Josh Nolan Wexford CBS threw his 800g javelin 45.57m claiming a PB and a Leinster Gold medal for himself. Massive congratulations to Josh on becoming Leinster champion.
Elijah Page Redmond St Peters threw his 800g javelin 39.79m also setting himself a PB finishing 4th in a very competitive competition, well done Elijah.
Elijah was joined by his brother Lucas as they formed half the St Peters 4x100m relay team. A quality field saw them finish in 6th place. Well done guys.
Fiachra Mehigan Wexford CBS had an impressive run finishing in 8th place in the 3000m. Well done Fiachra.
South Leinster Schools T&F / Slaney Olympic Summer League / Mr Oil Juvenile County Track & Field
Mr Oil Juvenile County Track & Field
Great news last Thursday as Fiachra Mehigan finished 4th in his school colours. Fiachra put the recent steeplechase workshop to good use.
Today, some of our teenage athletes got themselves a day off school to compete in the South Leinster Schools Track & Field which took place at SETU Carlow.
*Josh Nolan in Wexford CBS colours won the javelin event with a super throw of 43.14m winning a Gold medal throwing a new PB (800g)
*Elijah Page Redmond wearing St Peters colours threw 36.63m to win a silver medal throwing a PB (800g)
*Fiachra Mehigan ran in Wexford CBS colours in the 3k race finishing in 3rd winning a bronze medal.
*Zac Dee had a super run in the 400m wearing the Good Counsel colours.
Huge well done guys, congratulations.
Slaney Olympic Summer League.
Our friends at Slaney Olympic Athletic Club began their Summer Seties of training runs this morning with a 1 mile time trial.
Well done to Kirsty Hynds, Casey Jordan & Helen Sinnott who all took on the speedy challenge.
Mr Oil Juvenile County Track & Field
Another weekend of competition saw five of our athletes wearing the club colours proudly at the Enniscorthy Sportshub. A blustery breeze combined with sunshine was the order of the day across the two days of competition.
Leo Conde and Toni Gregov represented the Club at Under 9 on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Enniscorty Sports Hub. First up was the turbo javelin with both young athletes performing well in this event. Next up was the 300metres and both boys had strong runs in what was their first county championships in Menapians colours.
Onto Sunday,
Lexi Hennebery was competing in the county championships for the first time running a fantastic 80m sprint and jumped really well in the High Jump.
Josh Nolan continued on from his last day of competition with Gold in 100m Hurdles, Bronze in Long jump and finished his day with Silver in 200m Sprint.
Fiachra Mehigan ran the speedy 800m race winning silver.
Thanks to our coaches and volunteers across the two days without whom these events could not happen.
Finally thanks to the parents who brought these fantastic young athletes to Enniscorthy to compete
South Leinster Schools /Track & Field County Championships / Great Limerick Run
South Leinster Schools
Congratulations to Lucas and Elijah Page Redmond who made up half the St Peters College senior 4x100m relay team who won Gold at the South Leinster Schools Track & Field in Carlow. A throwback to the club’s history of relay-winning teams in years gone by. Thanks to Sportsphoto Ireland for the photo.
Mr Oil U12-U19 Track & Field County Championships
Last weekend saw our athletes flying the club flag at the Wexford Juvenile T&F Chamon the track at Enniscorthy Sports Hub.
Chloe Carroll competed in 100m sprint, shot put, long jump and javelin, winning a bronze medal in the latter. Her first county medal along with a new pb.
Alex Lonergan started with a 4th place in the 100m. On the final day of the championships, he moved up a gear, winning bronze medals in both shot put and high jump.
Josh Nolan looked majestic in javelin, easily winning the gold. He also placed 3rd in 100m and 2nd in high jump.
Elijah Page Redmond won a silver medal in javelin.
A fantastic day for our four competing athletes, the club are very proud of your performances today.
Thanks to our coaches and officials Padraig Kelly, Ellen Cullimore, Helen Sinnott, Catherine O'Connor, Tracey Nolan, Liam Carroll for being generous with their time over both weekends of the championships.
Regeneron Great Limerick Run 2026
Enda O'Sullivan is a member who could pop up at any event around the country so it no surprise when he ran the Great Limerick Run yesterday. He chose the 6 Mile event finishing just under the hour mark to add this event to his collection of competed races.
Well done Enda.
He spotted a familiar face while there, Sam O'Neill. Sam was a prolific and successful sprinter and relay runner with a vast collection of medals and records in his trophy cabinet. Nice to see you running Sam
Steeplechase workshop / County Masters Road Race / London Marathon
Steeplechase Workshop
A fantastic workshop took place in Enniscorthy focusing on the steeplechase event organised by Kilmore Athletics Club .
Everyone learned a lot from the amazing Michelle Finn who passed on some excellent tips on the event and club members Helen Wallace, Alex Lonergan & Fiachra Mehigan all learned a lot.
Thanks to everyone who made it happen
Mr Oil County Masters Road Race
The beautiful village of Kilmore was full of colour as the counties Masters athletes arrived in their club colours ready to do battle. 4k for women & men O65 and 6k for men was todays distance. The well known loop is popular among athletes and they turned up in big numbers to the event hosted by Kilmore AC and Wexford County Board.
A huge well done to Noirín Doyle who on the back of winning the Wexford 10k last week fought her way to 2nd in the women's race. Another super result for Noirín.
Well done to our age category winners Paula & Brian.
The warm morning added to the event as many supporters made themselves heard as they cheered for their club members.
Thanks to Kilmore AC, Wexford Marathon Club & Wexford County Board for hosting and organising the race.
Women's :
2nd Noirín Doyle *2nd Place* 14:55
19th Kirsty Hinds 19:02
20th Paula Gondard 19 :21 *3rd O55*
24th Jen Kehoe 20:14
30th Helen Sinnott 21:39
Men's O65:
4th Conor MacAogain 18:34
Men's:
20th Brian Smyth 23:48 *3rd O40*
27th Pat Gallagher 25:54
28th Dave Midwinter 25:59
30th Conor Casey 29:52
31st Michael Flaherty 28:37
32nd John Dier 31:35
London Marathon
Congratulations to club member Jonathan Cody who on Sunday completed the London City Marathon in 5hrs and 6 minutes.
Jonathan can be seen in the course of the Inspire charity which he was fundraising for.
Well done Jonathan.
Enniscorthy Open Track & Field / Quest Glendalough /Wexford Half Marathon & 10k
Enniscorthy Open Track & Field.
Enniscorthy AC hosted their popular Open Track & Field event last Sunday. Fantastic to see all the club colours on display from inside and outside the County.
The club were superbly represented by Louis Lau, Kyle Kennedy, Danny Fortune, Piper Farrell & Paige Farrell at the event where they all put in determined performances in very competitive races.
Massive well done to all five, fantastic to see you all wearing the club colours proudly at the event.
Quest Glendalough 2026
Great performances from our trio yesterday in the new format of Quest Races. They have removed the kayak sections this year but the races continue to challenge everyone as they push themselves. A combination of running and cycling presents a challenge especially around the terrain of Glendalough.
Sharon Martin only went and won the Sport Womens race over 40k finishing in 2:30:32
Jen Kehoe just missed a podium finishing 4th in the Challenge Women's race over 22.4k finishing in 1:34:17
Fran Rea finished 8th in his age cat in the Sport route over 40k finishing in 2:47:57
Well done folks and huge congratulations Sharon on your win.
Wexford Half Marathon & 10k 2026
Bear Races have a very popular race on their hands and it continues to grow. Huge numbers descended on Wexford Quay front this morning as they built a carnival atmosphere building towards the start time. The weather was kind and with bright skies and sunshine everyone was smiling and the array of club vests was a sight to behold. Among them was as usual a bunch of Menapians wearing their colours with pride. Some tackling half for the first time, some seasoned veterans of the distance and also the crew of 10k runners.
A fantastic performance from Noirín Doyle who won the womens 10k race in a fabulous time of 38:59 , lots more to come from this promising athlete. Congratulations Noirín
Well done to all our members who chased their own targets with PB times achieved, first time completing the distance achieved and some happy to complete the event after injuries.
Half Marathon Results:
Ryan Midwinter 1:28:50 PB
Ryan Ellard 1:41:34
Dave Midwinter 1:45:50 PB
Eamonn Foley 1:45:53
Conor Casey 1:46:53
Helen Wallace 1:47:48
Dermot Foley 1:49:23
Conor MacAogain 1:53:20 PB
Jesse Kielthy 1:54:27
Paul Harpur 1:58:44
Casey Jordan 2:01:28 PB
Sarah Bermingham 2:17:13
10k results:
Noirin Doyle 38:59 Winner
Fiachra Mehigan 42:03
Pat Gallagher 46:13
Paula Gondard 51:45
Jen Kehoe 55:08
Jonathan Cody 56:54
Ann Thomas 1:02:49
Sam Donegan 1:08:30
Helen Burrell 1:09:16
Ger Mulhall 1:15:10
Sharron Dier 1:23:59
Bridie McGuire 1:25:18
National Indoors Championships / Hope & Dream 2026 / Merseyside Tunnel 10k / Milan Marathon
National Indoors Championships
A brilliant performance from Fiachra Mehigan today in the National Indoor Championships in TUS Athlone.
He was competing in 1500m U17 race where he finished 9th in 4:39.17 setting himself a new PB in the process. Fiachra has consistently improved race after race and continues to impress every time he runs
Well done Fiachra, your training has paid off.
Hope & Dream 2026
A lovely bright day but a slight breeze greeted huge numbers to the banks of the Slaney in Enniscorthy. Hard to believe that only a few weeks ago the area was flooded and today hosted one of the biggest participation events in the County. All proceeds go to two worthwhile charities who work tirelessly for others: The Hope Centre & Share a Dream Foundation.
There were 985 in 10k and another 156 in the 10 Mile run this morning and on a day when times are irrelevant Brian Smyth was our man in the 10 mile & Gareth Lloyd, Pauline Kirwan, Samantha Donegan and Bridie McGuire completed the 10k route.
Merseyside Tunnel 10k
Over the other side of the Irish Sea John Dier, Sharron Dier & Helen Burrell were in Liverpool for the Mersey Tunnel 10k run.
A unique experience to run in the tunnel as its usually busy with traffic. An enjoyable event if anyone is ever there when it's on.
Well done to the three of you, nice to see the club colours popping up further afield.
John 55:46
Helen 1:10:58
Sharron 1:20:58
Milan Marathon.
On Sunday morning John Hyland was eagerly heading to the start line of the Milan Marathon to begin his first attempt at the distance. He had put in a dilligent training plan and to say it paid off is an understatement. John completed the run with the clock at 3 hrs 51 minutes, a super time especially for your first. John wrote a few lines about the event below:
There were 15,000 runners here doing the marathon today, with a half marathon option and relay going on as well. The organisation was excellent, with a flat course that mainly went through the city of Milan. There were stations every 5k, with water, electrolyte drinks, and fruit. At one stage in the second half, a food station was handing out burgers, sausages, and cheese. It finishes at the Duomo, which is the third biggest cathedral in the world. A beautiful backdrop.
Congratulations John, now you have a time beat !
Streets of Kilkenny 5k / Kelly’s Resort Hotel 5 & 10 K / Hellevation
Streets of Kilkenny 5k
Thursday night was a damp evening as Paul Harpur was our entrant on the Streets of Kilkenny 5k.
A quick course over 2 loops in the middle of Kilkenny saw Paul finish on 23:15.
Well done to you Paul.
Kelly’s Resort Hotel 5 & 10 K
An Easter Monday tradition as our gang headed to Rosslare this morning. It was a bit breezey to add to the challenge but a good way to burn off the Easter egg calories. Athletes soon warmed up as the events began.
Great running all round by our athletes as good times were recorded but the standout performance is without doubt Noirín Doyles superb run finishing in 11th place and 2nd in the women's race, congratulations.
A huge turnout in both races as 291 finished the 2 lap 10k and 268 finished the 1 lap 5k race. Well done to Wexford Triathlon Club, a well organised event.
Results 5k:
Mick Flaherty 24:34
Paula Gondard 25:04 1st O50
Caseyjane Jordan 25:19
Helen Sinnott 28:27
Ann Thomas 29:33
Helen Burrell 32:15 1st O70
Sharron Dier 38:49
Results 10k:
Noirín Doyle 39:36 2nd Woman
Ryan Ellard 45:03
Dave Midwinter 46:12
Jesse Kielthy 46:27
Pat Gallagher 47:39
Conor Casey 49:28
John Dier 53:54
Jonathan Cody 55:13
Geoff Hoffheinz 56:16
Sarah Bermingham 57:31
Bridie McGuire 1:28:36
Hellevation
Last weekend we all enjoyed the Easter celebrations however club member Donal Grant (& his lovely wife) were busy tackling Hellevation in Co. Tipperary. Huge achievement, well done to you both.
Have a read and maybe have a go next year !
*****
Hellevation Backyard Ultramarathon took place in Grange, Tipperary over a loop of 6.7km or 4.17 miles last weekend. The format for the race is that you have one hour to complete the distance before you have to go again. Every hour on the hour until you either don’t start a loop or you don’t get back within the hour. Last person standing is the winner! The idea behind the loop distance is that you cover 100 miles every 24 hours.
With almost all of the loop on trail, and with 200m of elevation on each loop, it’s a serious test of mental strength.
After completing 13 loops last year I went back to try and better that mark. Stom Dave didn’t help but the first 7-8 loops passed by easily enough. I had a wobble around loops 9-11 with some stomach issues, but I was able to run through it and was feeling better by loop 12.
I had previously considered the race more of a test of your head than your body but starting loop 14 my body was complaining loudly, even though my head was in a good place. Ultimately I had to call it after 16 loops and 108km.
The race was eventually won by Wayne McGuigan, who was also the defending champion, and ran for a further 20 hours to accumulate 37 loops and over 250km!
