Kilmore Winter League / parkrun
Kilmore AC Winter League
A super series of underage races organised by Kilmore AC took place over the last number of weeks.
Our own Fiachra Mehigan had some great runs finishing 2nd in today's race which helped him to 3rd place overall.
Fiachra appears to love the longer races that pop up and is regularly seen finishing high in the results of the Racecourse Parkrun. Keep up the good work Fiachra, well done.
parkrun
Brian Reilly completed the Monaghan Parkrun.
Jamie Jordan completed the Avondale Forest Parkrun.
Janette Mulvany completed the Gorey Parkrun.
Fiachra Mehigan, Brian Smyth, John Hyland, Dermot Foley, Martin Kelly, Paul Harpur, John Dier, Gareth Lloyd, Rob Mehigan, Enda O'Sullivan, David Clancy, Mary Cronin, Linda Leacy & Michael Murphy all completed the Wexford Racecourse Parkrun.
Chase the Moon 10k / Leinster Cross Country
Chase the Moon 10k
Many take some time off after running a marathon, this wasn't the case for Brian Smyth.
While spending a couple of days relaxing in London, he set his sights on a 10K around the iconic Olympic Park. He ran the 4 lap course in a time of 40:39. The race was aptly called Chase The Moon, highlighting the madness of this thought.
Leinster Cross Country.
Great running for our U15 athlete Fiachra Mehigan at the weekend at the Leinster Cross Country up in Tinahealy. Decent conditions considering the time of year. Fiachra put in a strong and brave run claiming 21st place which as part of the Wexford Team qualified for the All Irelands. A proud day for our athlete.
Keep up the good work Fiachra.
Menapians 4 mile 2024 / Franfurt Marathon / Dublin City Marathon / parkrun
Wexford 4 Mile Road Race in aid of Wexford Women's Refuge
This morning athletes gathered from near and far to take part in our 4 Mile Road race. Some were in town for the World renowned Wexford Opera Festival and joined us while here, others more local and members of our neighbouring clubs. Perfect weather conditions for running and route was complimented by all as fair and enjoyable.
On to the business end and our winner this year was DJ Dempsey from United Striders, 2nd Paul Gibbons SBR and 3rd John McGrath United Striders.
Ladies 1st was World Masters Champion Fiona Kehoe Kilmore, 2nd Niamh Murphy and 3rd Ann Marie Doyle Slaney Olympic.
U20 male was Josh Monaghan and lady Aoife Lyng United Striders.
Thank you to our sponsors without whom the event would not have been possible Gallagher Insurance, Ornella Insurance, Dulann, O'Connor Mullen Solicitors & MW Hire.
Our wonderful marshals did a fantastic job between directing traffic, encouraging athletes and feeding everyone afterwards and to Bryan on the motorbike leading the way, thank you and well done.
The Gardai were most helpful with their advice and presence at the Race so thank you and thanks to Wexford Civil Defence for their presence.
Finally thanks to the unseen roles of Race director Brian & Tadhg and the crew setting out and taking down the course cones and signs John, Padraig & Darren.
Frankfurt Marathon
Brian Smyth decided to hop on a plane and fly to Frankfurt for his next marathon and tick another off his list.
He had a super run while there of 3:30:32
Congratulations to Brian on another great run. In his own words " that's me on the right" in the photos.
Dublin City Marathon
The Holy Grail of running for a lot of athletes is the Marathon distance and today 9 of our athletes travelled to Dublin to compete in the Dublin City Marathon. It takes a huge commitment to train for a marathon so firstly well done for getting to the start line ready for action. Each athlete has their own reasons for taking on the distance, some stubbornness, some for the achievement, some fundraising and some even just for the craic but finish it they all did with the same amount of pride and joy.
Congratulations to all 9 of you and enjoy the recovery ahead.
Club results:
Tony Harpur 3:10:45
Dermot Foley 3:38:56 P.B.
Eamonn Foley 3:51:32
Paul Harpur 3:53:07
Ryan Ellard 4:00:13 1st
Enda O'Sullivan 4:50:25
Jamie Jordan 5:42:24
Janette Mulvany 5:44:14
Peter Mulvany 6:45:37
parkrun
Special mention this week to Brian, Enda & Ryan who completed their parkrun 5k on Saturday, before running a marathon on Sunday morning.
Helen Wallace grabbed a 5k PB in Elgin Parkrun in the UK.
Brian Smyth completed the Nidda Parkrun in Frankfurt before his marathon the following day.
At Wexford Racecourse Parkrun Fiachra Mehigan, Ryan Ellard, Geoff Hoffheinz, Rob Casey, Gareth Lloyd, Rob Mehigan, Sarah Bermingham, Mary Cronin, Helen Burrell, Martin Kelly, Linda Leacy, Michael Murphy, Bridie McGuire & Enda O"Sullivan all finished their 5k.
Well done to you all.
Fighting Blindness Trail Run / Cairde Conor - St. Ibar's 6K / parkrun
Glendalough Fighting Blindness Trail Run
A very scenic venue for a run as Tadhg and Louise Henderson travelled to Glendalough. The Fighting Blindness Trail Run took place passing Glendalough lake with some spectacular views as they both completed the 8 km route.
Congratulations to you both.
Cairde Conor / St Ibars 6k
The GAA grounds was a busy place as almost 300 people gathered to complete the 6k route. The fundraiser was in aid of the care of a young local man Conor and was well supported.
As is customary in local races Menapians AC had a presence there. Great to see our crew out supporting a great cause.
Results :
Eamonn Foley 26:35
John Dier 30:03
Geoff Hoffheinz 30:57
Gareth Lloyd 31:23
Helen Sinnott 35:16
Ann Thomas 35:22
Siobhan Doyke 40:11
Bridie McGuire 50:57
Well done everyone, a bit windy but luckily the rain held off.
parkrun
Good to see Martin Kelly return to form after his recent lay off.
At Clonmel Parkrun Brian Smyth was in action completing his 5k.
Marion Galvin was over in Riddlesdown Common for a cross country type Parkrun.
At Wexford Racecourse Parkrun Peter Mulvany, Michael Murphy, Linda Leacy, Janette Mulvany, Mary Cronin, Dave Clancy, Enda O'Sullivan, Rob Mehigan, Geoff Hoffheinz, Dermot Foley, John Dier & Martin Kelly all completed their 5k.
Solas Run for Life / County Novice Cross Country / Gaelforce Howth 10k / parkrun
County Novice Cross Country
The rescheduled event took place in Coolgreany kindly hosted by Croghan Athletics Club on Sunday. The weather was kind, not too cold and no rain so athletes were happy with the conditions as they faced a 1k loop 4 times for ladies and 6 times for men. 4 club athletes showed dedication to represent the club with 2 in each race.
In the ladies race we had 2 athletes putting in good solid performances. Helen Sinnott was 4th in 23:11 and Siobhan Doyle was 6th in 23:37. Well done ladies.
In the men's race Tadhg Henderson finished 20th in 28:46 and John Dier just behind in 21st in 32:34. Well done gentlemen.
Thanks to Wexford Athletics & Croghan AC who along with Tadhg & Helen as competition secretary ensured the event ran smoothly
Solas Run for Life
Well done to our 3 members who took part in the Solas Run for Life 10k held in Waterford today. This is a huge fundraising event for the Solas Cancer Support Centre and Jesse Kielthy, Ger Mulhall & Paul Donovan all comfortably completed the 10k route around Waterford City with over 600 finishers.
Gaelforce Howth 10K
The Gaelforce Howth 10k trail run was where Ilze Bedrite spent her Sunday and she described the route as 'amazing' saying it kept her entertained all the way through. Ilze had a great run of 1hr 1 min on the tough route, congratulations Ilze
parkrun
At Wexford Racecourse Parkrun Fiachra Mehigan, Eamonn Foley, Martin Kelly, Brian Smyth, Alex Parris, John Dier, Gareth Lloyd, Enda O'Sullivan, Tadhg Henderson, Rob Mehigan, Sarah Bermingham, Dave Clancy, Mary Cronin, Helen Burrell, Louise Henderson, Linda Leacy, Michael Murphy, Bridie McGuire & Dave Percival all completed the 5k course.
Fast Lane 3/4 Marathon / Mr Oil Intermediate Cross Country & Juvenile Uneven Ages / parkrun
Fast Lane 3/4 Marathon
Jamie Jordan was on the road again as she continued her journey towards the Dublin Marathon. The course was set out for 3 laps on a reasonably flat route. Jamie completed her run in 4:04:47 and sets herself up nicely for her marathon in a few weeks.
Congratulations Jamie and best of luck in Dublin.
Mr Oil Intermediate Cross Country & Uneven Age
Fantastic start for Menapians AC to the cross country season with 2 Individual and 2 team medals claimed.
Cross country kicked off 1 week later than planned due to last week's storm. The Intermediate races took place in the scenic surrounding of J.F.K. Park kindly hosted by United Striders. A well known route with good ground is the norm in JFK but Saturdays rain added a little bit of give and unseasonal warm temperatures were the order of the day. Athletes are more used to wet and sloppy with a hint of cold for these races.
In the U15 race Fiachra Mehigan ran an excellent race after his exploits in the recent Kilmore Winter League and claimed a well earned Silver Medal for his efforts.
In the ladies race there was a first taste of cross country running for Ann Thomas and first in a number of years for Helen Wallace but along with the rest of the ladies team they put in absolutely superb performances resulting in Individual Silver for Helen Wallace and overall Team Gold & Team Silver medals.
The ladies efforts as a team team claimed the County Intermediate Cup for the first time in the clubs history and our 2nd team claimed the Team Silver medals showing dedication pays off. Huge congratulations to the ladies, a fantastic result.
2nd Helen Wallace 17:40 Silver medal
5th Catherine O'Connor 20:13
6th Ilze Bedrite 21:54
8th Helen Sinnott 24:04
9th Ann Thomas 25:13
10th Siobhan Doyle 27:40
After the conclusion of the ladies it was the men's turn and we had two competing Tadhg Henderson & John Dier. Both men dug deep with determined energy sapping running which saw them complete the 4 lap route
27th Tadhg Henderson 40:35
28th John Dier 47:09
Many thanks to United Striders Athletic Club for their efforts hosting the event and to Wexford Athletics officials ensuring a smooth timetable was completed.
Thanks also to Helen Sinnott & Tadhg Henderson who again effortlessly managed the entries and results, Siobhan Doyle as County Children's Officer and Senan O'Reilly as County P.R.O. Padraig Kelly and to our support crew of Rob Mehigan, Sharron Dier and Mary Gaynor for travelling to support our athletes.
parkrun
Parkrun celebrated its 20th birthday on Saturday. 20 years since 13 runners and 5 volunteers set out on a journey which ended up as a huge movement I running and people's health & fitness many of whom have gone on to join Athletics clubs.
Enda O'Sullivan was at Knockancree Cloughjordan Parkrun.
Ali Asghar Khoyee was at Brickfields Parkrun in Dublin.
Dermot Foley, Brian Smyth, Martin Kelly, Paul Harpur, Gareth Lloyd, Rob Mehigan Sarah Bermingham Dave Clancy, Mary Cronin, Helen Burrell & Bridie McGuire all completed the Wexford Racecourse Parkrun.
Berlin Marathon / Hardman Valentia Island / parkrun
1/10/2024
Hardman Valentia Island Triathlon
The remote and weather-beaten Valentia Island was put on the map first in 1866 when it became the European end of the first commercially successful transatlantic telegraph cable. These days with mobile internet available everywhere, the original cable building is a museum and the island packed with tourists all summer long.
The holiday season closes every year with what also happens to be the last event on the Triathlon Ireland calendar for the season, Hardman Valentia Island. Given the late September date it was always going to be a gamble with the weather gods. Though a wet and blustery weekend was forecast (much to the delight of us who had resorted to camping due to the lack of available accommodation on the island!), Saturday race-day turned out to be quite pleasant with just one or two brief showers the whole day. A bracing swim from the mainland in cold (12.5 degrees) but beautifully clear water meant we were delighted to get into transition and off on the bike.
The bike course involved a single loop around the island, climbing at first to the top of the island, where the most magnificent scenic view of the mainland, sea, Blasket Islands and Skellig Islands was unveiled, all with the backdrop of a pale blue sky with bubbling clouds on the horizon. This was then followed by a fast and furious descent culminating in the transition back at race HQ in Knightstown.
A quick change of shoes and off for the first half of the 5km run, which is straight up the same hill we had cycled up 35 minutes earlier. This was immediately followed by an equally challenging downhill run after turning back the way we came. Lovely countryside and locals and tourists alike lining the route meant for a really enjoyable and fun atmosphere to the finish line.
Post race celebrations in the hotel and local pub were followed by the real challenge for the weekend that night - surviving the gale force storm in a tent with the family!
The 50th Berlin Marathon
Club member Ollie Stack completed the 50th Anniversary of the Berlin Marathon on Sunday. A great way to see the sights of the city with his brother and be part of a new world record with 54208 finishers on a fun flat course with great support.
parkrun
At Darndale Parkrun Dublin Ali Asghar Khoyee ran his 5k.
A bit further away at Clermont Waterfront Parkrun which runs alongside the scenic Lake Hiawatha Preserve in Florida USA Ryan Ellard ran his 5k making his run possibly the furthest parkrun from home.
At Wexford Racecourse Parkrun Eamonn Foley, John Hyland, Martin Kelly, Micheál Kinsella, Fran Power, John Dier, Gareth Lloyd Brian Smyth, Enda O'Sullivan, Sarah Bermingham, Mary Cronin, Helen Burrell, Michael Murphy & Bridie McGuire all completed their 5k runs.
Dublin Half Marathon / Griffith Avenue Mile / parkrun
Irish Life Half Marathon
Ali Asghar Khoyee continues to enjoy his new favourite distance the Half Marathon. He had set himself a target of dipping under 1 hr 40 mins and he was a very happy man when his time clocked 1 hr 39 min 32 seconds, target achieved.
Congratulations Ali, onwards and upwards from here.
Griffith Avenue Mile
The Griffith Avenue Mile caught the attention of Micheál Kinsella which took place on Sunday morning. A fantastic event where athletes can truly test themselves over the classic mile distance. Micheál ran a cracking time of 6:39 for his Mile , great running Micheál.
parkrun
A special mention this week to Sharron Dier who suffered an unfortunate fall at Wexford Parkrun which required medical attention. Thanks to everyone who helped on the morning.
Enda O'Sullivan completed his 5k at Knockancree Cloughjordan Parkrun.
Gareth Lloyd is still in the UK and this week completed the Bury St Edmunds Parkrun.
At Wexford Racecourse Parkrun Dermot Foley, Brian Smyth, Fran Power, John Hyland, Eamonn Foley, Martin Kelly, Alex Parris, Geoff Hoffheinz, Rob Mehigan, Dave Clancy, Mary Cronin, Linda Leacy, Michael Murphy, Peter Mulvany, Bridie McGuire, Jeanette Mulvany & Helen Burrell all completed their 5k.
Medieval 30k / Kilmore 10k / parkrun
Medieval 30k
Eamonn Foley likes a challenge and today ran the Medieval 30k route in Kilkenny. A race used by a lot of marathon runners as a prelude to Dublin City Marathon . Blessed with a fine morning Eamonn ran really well finishing in 2 hrs 49 minutes.
Super stuff Eamonn, well done.
Toddy Moore 10k, Kilmore
Kilmore AC returned to their 10k around the village this year attracting 77 runners to the race. The route is as good a race route as you can get using the roads from Kilmore village towards Bridgetown and looped back to Kilmore finishing near the school. Jesse, Ilze and Bridie represented the club and thanks Sharron for the action photos and our human megaphone was also present as Niall encouraged the lads home.
Well done to our 3 :
Jesse Kielthy 55:56
Ilze Bedrite 57:18
Bridie McGuire 1:25:19
Well done to Kilmore Athletics Club on a great race.
parkrun
At Wexford Racecourse Parkrun Brian Smyth, John Hyland, Martin Kelly, Geoff Hoffheinz, Alex Parris, Helen Burrell, Mary Cronin, Jeanette Mulvany, Michael Murphy and Peter Mulvany were all busy completing their 5k.
Enda O'Sullivan was at Knockancree Cloughjordan Parkrun.
Ali Asghar Khoyee was at St Anne's Park Parkrun.
Gareth Lloyd was further away at the Irchester Country Parkrun in Northamptonshire.
Dingle Marathon / Ballindaggin 6K / Tried & Tested Triathlon / Club League / parkrun
Dingle Marathon
Helen Wallace who is only recently back from hiking and running her way through the Alps made her way to Dingle with the challenge of a Marathon awaiting her arrival. She had a brilliant run around the course completing the distance in 4:13:14 on one of the most scenic marathon courses in the country. An excellent result in her first marathon.
Congratulations Helen and we hope you enjoy the recovery.
Ballindaggin 6K
Well done to John Dier who ran in the Ballindaggin Community Developement 6k run on Saturday evening. He put in a good shift with a time of 27:35
Congratulations John on being elected Commodore of Kilmore Quay Boat Club.
Tried & Tested Triathlon
Dungarvan triathlon club hosted their Tried & Tested triathlon on Saturday. Held around the beach area of Clonea Strand Donal competed in the Sprint distance and Marion competed in the Olympic distance events. Congratulations to both on their achievement.
Donal Grant 1:27:37 Sprint distance
Marion Galvin 3:29:48 Olympic distance
Menapians Club Summer League
The final event in our summer league was held on Sunday at Wilf’s field. Well done to David Clancy, winner of this years league. We celebrated with tea and cake after on a lovely sunny Sunday afternoon. Well done to all who took part.
parkrun
At Wexford Racecourse Parkrun Dermot Foley, Brian Smyth, John Hyland, Eamonn Foley, Gareth Lloyd, Martin, Alex Parris, Fran Power, Sarah Bermingham, Ollie Stack, Mary Cronin, Linda Leacy, Jeanette Mulvany, Marie Casey Breen, Fiachra Mehigan, Rob Mehigan, Michael Murphy & Bridie McGuire completed their 5k runs.
Enda O'Sullivan was at Dodder Valley Parkrun in Dublin.
Ali Asghar Khoyee was at Griffeen Parkrun in Dublin.