Archive for September, 2001

Cross Country Season Kicks-Off

23 September, 2001

The cross country season got off to a flying start with the Carraig na bhFear open meet today. Good fields in each of the races, and good competition were the order of the day. The novice B races produced two good performances. The mens race saw Derek O’Leary of Leevale take the lead after the [...]

Carraig na BhFear Cross Country Meet

23 September, 2001

Dell/Joey Hannan 10k, Raheen, Limerick

23 September, 2001

Athletics Ireland Constitution Debated at Jury’s

22 September, 2001

The new Constitution for Athletics Ireland was the subject of discussion at Jury’s Hotel in Cork today. The attendance was disappointing, with only seven of the forty or so Cork clubs represented. Clubs in Waterford, Tipperary Kerry and Limerick were also represented. The top table included practically all the officers of Athletics Ireland, each of [...]

Gibbons and Parnell Place Well in Evening Echo Ladies Mini Marathon

16 September, 2001

The Evening Echo Ladies Mini Marathon today was once again a resounding success. The glorious sunshine on the day would have done justice to mid-summer and had everyone in the highest of spirits. Well over 4,000 took part in the race, a new record, and well over a thousand more than previous years. From the [...]

Constitution of Athletics Ireland Drafted

16 September, 2001

The new Constitution of Athletics Ireland has now been drafted and a copy sent to every club in Ireland. Special information and consultative meetings will be held around the country, and the Cork meeting takes place on Saturday at 2pm in Jury’s hotel. One big change in the proposed constitution is that each club will [...]

Fila Cork Half-Marathon Results

9 September, 2001

From a field of some 300, John Griffen of Tralee won the Fila Cork Half-Marathon today. He was followed by Pat Byrne of Carlow and Cathal O’Connell of St. Finbarrs. Valerie Vaughen won the women’s race, setting a course record in the process and picking up a £300 bonus. (Results).

Fila Cork Half-Marathon, Cork City

9 September, 2001

Cork’s Biggest Road Races Coming Up!

5 September, 2001

By now women everywhere are readying themselves for the annual Evening Echo Ladies Mini Marathon which takes place on Sunday 16th September. Some three thousand women are expected to take to the streets of Cork, with the race catering for women of every level of fitness, from the international class runner to the casual walker. Hopefully everyone [...]

Parnell Third at Marina

2 September, 2001

The annual Army/Cork Corporation 5k road race attracted another big entry at the Marina on Sunday morning in reasonably good weather conditions. With the Harty family in the field there were no points for guessing who would lead the race, and sure enough both William and Phillip were well clear of the field by the [...]