Main Headlines this week
Only 1 month to our Get Fit For 2012 kick off 7 Thursday nights starting 3rd May to build up to the Dave Fogarty 4mile road race! €2 per night timed with refreshments after all funds going to development. So come along and grab a friend and get Fit in 2012!!
Well done to Novice athletes who ran in Moyne on Sunday get display of running from both men and womens teams. Congrats to the men who took home Gold!
Karen Kennedy had a great run representing her club her school and her country at the weekend in the International Schools in Scotland. Well done Karen the first of many in the Green Jersey!
Notice: The Munster Novice/Senior Road Championship will be held in Iniscarra, Co. Cork on 11th March + the Masters Road Championship will be in Waterford venue on 25th March.
Let me know if you want to compete ASAP thanks
Fit4life back on Thursday nights 7pm Crokes Field walking and joggin/running groups with refreshments after hope to see you there!
Little Athletics also back Friday 9th March 7pm Crokes Filed €2 per child Fun and Games while they get Fit 5-10year olds! For more info Contact Madeline or leave a message!!....
Congratulation to the U12 relay team in All Ireland relays in Roscommon who won the bronze medals fantastic running. And well done to all involved with the team Tommy Moloney and parents.
To Michael Purcell, Anna Gavin and Katie Ryan in the Cross Country with more excellent running from these athletes winning County medals.
Munster Relays Congrats to those athletes picked for Tipperary Teams:
Eoin and Micheal Purcell, Fred Crowley, Kieran Moloney, Katie Ryan and Anna Gavin. Best of luck on the 15th in Kerry.
County AGM on the 12th January in the Horse and Jockey.
Happy New Year to one and all have a Happy, Healthy and Fit 2012
27/11/2011
Well done to all the Club athletes who took part in the All Ireland Cross Coutry this weekend in Sligo. Fantastic running by all, there some of the top athletes in the country.
Thank you to all who supported or sponsored the club Table Quiz last Friday night.
Bag packing 1st 6pm-9pm, 2nd 6pm-9pm and 3rd 10am-6pm December Dunnes Stores please give a hand if you can only and hour or two, we are asking all club members 16yrs and up to lend a hand. Thank you.
County Cross Country Even Ages 2nd October 2011
Well done to all who took part in County Even ages cross country in the Middlepiece, fantastic running by all with great results. The club is currently placed second after Clonmel in the overall club results.
Results and photos up.
Clogheen 5k: Results weren't available as of writing but we had a good contingent on what was a record attendance, Chris Bracken was first home for the club with a strong run having lead for a time finished a good 2nd place in 15:50, Shane Mullaney was 7th in 16:36, other winners on the day were Declan Doherty who won the 0/40 prize, Tomas O'Meara had a great run winning the Junior section and Michael Dundon who won the 0/50 prize, other good runs were had by Tommy Moloney, Ray Riordan, Gus Molumby, Brian Ivors, Eileen Carey,and Nuala Dorney.
Ballymacarbery 5 Mile: Ray O' Riordan back on his marathon training for Dublin in October ran well in 34:51.
Ballynonty 10 mile: Shane Mullaney was 2nd in 58:04, Declan Doherty was 5th overall and first man 0/40,Martina Ryan was first woman 0/40, Marian Hughes was first woman O/50, good runs were had too by the Bracken twins Pat & Joe, Jon O'Shaughnessy, Seamie Hanafin, & Orla Donavan full results not available going to press check out
tipperaryathletics.com for more info.
Clonroche 5k:
Week 17th July 2011
Well done to Rebecca Power and Jenny Hanafin on completing the Aquathon in Galway recently where they had to swim a colossal 2,000m followed by a 10k run some going.
Pilltown 10k: Declan Doherty who is dominating the 0/40 scene of late picked up another win in his Category in 35:48 ,Austin Ryan is also keeping in contention in 39:05.
Tipp Town 10k: Shane Mullaney ran well finishing 2nd in 34:56.
Woodies DIY Inter Club Track & Field League Round 2: William Hughes ran well in the 1500m in 4:19, Tony Fogarty ran 2:16 in the 800m Shane Mullaney ran a pb of 11:22 in the 3k Steeplechase,In the 5k Dennis Shanahan braved the prevailing winds to finish in the top 5 in his division in 16:49, William Hughes alongside his brother Patrick & Tony Fogarty all ran fast legs in the 4x400m relay they got off to a strong start with the help pf Carrick ACs Shane Prout, Well done to all involved on the day in Athlone as each effort helped Tipperary finish top in the Mens division 1 thus qualifying for the final in Tullamore, Congrats also to the Tipp women's team who also qualified for the final which is on Saturday the 20th of August.
Week 4th July 2011
Cork City Sports: Jack Corbett ran well in the Junior race Jack ran 4:26:70 in the 1500m.
Coillte 10k: A record crowd of 248 runners took part last Wednesday night here's the info Shane Mullaney first home from the club 8th overall in 34:21, Dec Doherty was first 0/40 in 35:40, Keith Ryan 38:42, Jim Moloney 38:46, Austin Ryan 39:11, Martina Ryan was first of our ladies home in 42:53, PJ Shanahan 43:34, Con Corbett 45:16, Gus Molumby ran his first race in 48:33, Eileen Carey 49:08, Brian Cleary 49:37, David Duggan 49:38, Seamus Hanafin 49:54, Mags Looby 50:18, Rebecca Power 50:44, Jen Hanafin 52:47, David Fogarty 52:55,Deirdre Mason 54:44, Nuala Dorney 54:45, In the Junior 5k we had good runs from Pa Hughes who finished well in 4th place in 20:12 with Serena Moloney winning the Junior women in a time of 20:42 well done to all.
Clonliffe Harriers 125th anniversary T& F meet:Tony Fogarty ran well in the 800m in a time of 2:06.08
County Junior/Masters Road: First up in the Junior Patrick Hughes ran a strong race to finish in 3rd place. In the Masters race Dennis Shanahan had a great race leading from start to finish to win his first Master road title in 19:57, next in was Declan Doherty in 4th place in 20:35, Dave Kennealy 21:53, Austin Ryan 22:21 Darragh Purcell 27:22.
The lads ran brilliantly to win the Masters team title by the closest of margins as 1 point separated each placing from 1st to 4th.
All Ireland Track in Tullamore: Well done to Jack Corbett who represented the club in style last Sunday running the 3,000m well in a close encounter Jack ran well in 9:40 despite the warm weather and being boxed in he finished a creditable 5th
Week 30th June 2011
The County Track & Field: On Tuesday last the 28th of June on a sunny afternoon in Templemore we had a good crew of men & women in the line of duty, Up first in the men's 5,000m Dennis Shanahan building momentum over each lap finished strongly to win The Novice the 1st O/35 and 3rd overall in 16:36 a welcome reward for all his past efforts, next in was first man home with a beard and he was Shane Mullaney in 16:49, In the Mens senior 800m Tony Fogarty ran a seasons best of 2:10 which garnered him a silver medal, In the 0/40 800m Dave Kennealy showed everybody what he's capable of when he puts his mind to it when he out sprinted his club mate Declan Doherty to win in a fast 2:22 with Declan finishing 2nd in 2:23 great running from the 2 proving age is only a number. Marian Hughes won gold in the women's 0/50 800m in 3:15. On to the field events and in the Men's shot putt Tony threw 7.49 with Shane Mullaney with a throw of 7.00. In the women's Shot putt Rose Ryan threw 5.91 she also ran well in the 100m being side by side with the leaders at halfway finishing just outside the medals in 4th place, her tenacity paid off in the 400m where she was awarded the bronze medal for her efforts. The day was capped off with our men's 4x400 team of Shane Mullaney, who handed the baton to Dave Kennealy who in turn put the metal into the hands of Patrick Hughes who ran a fast leg to bring us into contention with Tony Fogarty running a very fast last leg of 58 to bring us into 3rd place just a shade behind Templemore. Well done to all who competed on the day.
On Friday 1st of July the Ballyneale 5kran his best race to date with a great time of 16:43 ahead of Shane Mullaney who finished in 16:56 ,Dave Kennealy in a time of 18:08 while Austin Ryan made short work of the course in a time of 18:34.
Streets of Tullamore 5k: Here Tommy Moloney had another good run in a time of 18:25.
Munster Track: Anthony Fogarty traveled to CIT to compete in the 1500m & he ran quicker than he has done all year despite the hot weather he ran 4:25.
Hell of the West Triathlon: Here Margaret Looby, Liz McGrath, Jenny Hanafin and Rebecca Power made swimming, cycling and running all look like a piece of cake.
23rd June 2011
Well done to all runners and walkers tonight who took part in the club's Dave Fogarty 4mile road race supporting the club. Fantastic turn out and thank you for the support.
Results and photos now up in advents and album have a look for your name and photo.
First race of the week was The Track & Field graded meet in CIT where we saw the passing of the torch between race veteran Dennis Shanahan and young upstart Jack Corbett both of whom have being suffering from injury and flu but showed no such ill effects in the open 1500m where Jack just edged it in a time of 4:28 with Dennis just a few seconds adrift in 4:32 well done to both.
Fantastic running by John Joe Harty in the Cork Marathon 2hr 55mins and to Keith Ryan in 3hrs 15mins.
Conamara was the venue for club members Martina Ryan, Cathal Ryan, Madeline Loughnane and Thomas Dorney in the Conamara Rough Diamond Race well done to this team for their first run-cycle challange and all done if fancy dress over the 22mile distance.
Congratulations to Kieran Moloney, Kevin Bracken, Fred Crowley and Jack Fallon who had a fantastic weekend competition for Tipperary at the Community Games in Athlone this weekend. The team competed in the relay finishing a great 3rd in their heats on Saturday, the fastest heat of the day to qualify for the Final today Sunday 29th May. In what was a tough fast race very little split the teams and the boys finished a heroic 6th in their All Ireland final. These boys are a credit to the club and Jack to his club Moycarkey training hard over the last few weeks and to come out and run two great races for the county this weekend. Well done boys.
THURLES CROKES AC - FUNDRAISING EVENT
Thank you to Everyone who supported our Fundraising event: Clothing Recycling it was a huge success and a credit to everyone who supported it. We will be running another collection in the coming months so if you have any clothing items please contact me or drop items to the Crokes field any night form 6.30pm to 8pm. Thank you.
Get Fit 2011
Walk, Jog, Run over 7 Thursday nights 3.4k challenge €4 per night and build up to the final night 4mile club race on the 8th night (Friday) €10
Starting Thursday 5th May 7pm Thurles Crokes Field Nenagh Road and Final night Dave Fogarty 24th June
Ballynonty Series: 1mile results: Ger Corbett pipped Ray Riordan by 1second in 6:00 not not far off the pace Conor Stakelum ran swiftly in 6:21, On the womens side Marian Hughes and Rebecca Power ran well in 7:34 and 7:59 repectively.On Week 2 Over the 2 Mile distance Dec Doherty was first home from the club in a fast time of 10:26, next man home running well under 6in mile pace was Austin Ryan who finished in a good time of 11:22, Ray Riordan kept his mile pace going over the 2 miles in a steady 12:05, Rebecca Power ran well in 15:50. On Week three over the 3 mile distance Ray Riordan who ran in every race in the series so far ran 19:11 over the distance. We'll have the results from week 4 which is the 4 mile in next weeks notes.
Cahir Triathlon: With over 500 in the competition all our girls did excellent to finish so high up in the field First home was Margaret Looby in 108th , Rebecca Power 138th and Jenny Hanafin 145th.
Poulmucka 5k: Serena Moloney ran her first race in a year showing no ring rust when running 2nd overall behind race winner former international athlete Catherine McKiernan, Serena's time was 21:04 good going.
Poulmucka 8k: Declan Doherty had the race of his life when he won his first race ever in a great time of 27:38, Billy Phillips ran well in 31:21 with Austin Ryan hot on his tail in 31:24 Jim Moloney was back with avengence in 31:34, Ray Riordan kept up a strong pace in 32:51, Con Corbett's time was good in 35:53.
Newport 10k: Three of our athletes ran this race which is run over a challenging course around the Clare Glens , first home was Shane Mullaney in 3rd place in a time of 35:18, Austin Ryan ran his second race in two days having run Poulmucka on Firday last while Ray O'Riordan ran his 3rd race in a week.
Fixtures: Walls of Fethard 4mile is on this Thursday 26th of May @ 8pm,On Tuesday 31st of May is the final race in the Ballynonty series which is a 4x1mile relay @ 7:30pm come early for directions from the Ballynonty club-house as this race is run a few miles down the road away from the village, it will be followed by tea & sandwiches and the results of the series winners.
Fit4life: Our 6k run, walk, jog continues each Thursday at 7pm from Thurles Crokes. the remaining dates are the 26th of May, June 2nd, June 9th and June 16th try one of the dates it's never too late to start!
Limerick City Marathon: John McGrath ran dilligently in 4:27:21
County Junior Track & Field: In Templemore, Dylan Doherty-Grant ran very well in the Boys U16 800m winning in great style. In the Boys U17 800m Jack Corbett ran gallantly finishing just outside the medals.
Annerville 10k: The rain held off and Ken Chic made his first run for the club a good one in a time of 40:38. Marian Hughes flew the flag for the women with a determined run in 51:26
Wigan, England: In an open track and field meet across the water Christy Bracken represented with panache first up in the 800m he ran a Personal Best of 2:02.1 to win a great race, an hour later he competed in the 1500m and won that race also with another PB in a time of 4:15 Two wins and two PBs not bad going for a days work.
Fit 4 Life: Continues this Thursday evening @ 7pm from Crokes 6k Run,Jog, Walk & have fun.
Little Athletics: Is on this Friday evening at 7pm
John Joe Barry 5k: Last Friday Eight of our club members traveled to The Commons Ballingarry. First home was Shane Mullaney who ran a seasons best of 16:18 to win , next over the line was Declan Doherty finishing high up the pecking order in 4th & running a personal best time of 17:09 and 1st 0/40. Ray O'Riordan ran well in 20;05, with Ger Corbett running his first race of 2011 in a good time of 20:17, Dylan Doherty Grant came away a worthy winner of the Junior mans prize in 20:31. Con Corbett continued his resurgence in breaking the 22mins in 21:50, Jacquleine Hughes ran well over the testing course in 24:09 with Marian Hughes also running with gusto in 24:54 and winning 1st 0/50 to boot.
North Tipp Sprint Triathlon: A O.75k Swim a 20k cycle and a 5k run was what lay ahead of the ladies last Saturday when they traveled to Nenagh with Rebecca Power (1hr:31mins:40secs) first home from the club this time round Who Swam, Cycled and Ran just ahead of Margret Looby (1:31:58) who was first home last time round. Liz McGrath back from injury put up a good fight over the course in 1hr:35mins 1sec, next home was Jenny Hanafin who has had her fair share of injuries too rounded the course well in 1:35:43
Munster Masters T&F: On Saturday Dennis Shanahan traveled down to Cork to take part in the 3,000m he competed well in adverse and conditions and a bunched field of 20 runners which is a big field for a track race nonetheless he did well with a good time of 9:36.
Limerick Marathon: On Sunday Keith Ryan was 33rd overall in 3hours 8mins & 12 seconds his splits were 10k in 43:02, He reached the halfway mark in 1hr 29mins 46 secs and 30k in 2:09:23, He stayed with the sub 3 hours pacer until the 20 mile mark where unfortunately he hit the wall but was still able to persevere to the finish line in what was his debut marathon Well done Keith!.
County Juv Track: On Sunday Day 1 of the J T& F in Templemore, Up first to compete in the Boys U9 60m was Alex Crowley who acquitted himself well just finishing outside the medals he also ran well in the 300m and gave a good account of himself in the long jump, In the Boys U12 4x100m relay team of Fred Crowley, Kevin Bracken, Kieron Moloney and Sean Butler ran a great race to win the Silver medals just behind a very strong Moycarkey team, The Boys were busy all day running heats in the 600m with Kieron coming home with the Silver medal and all four ran the 60metre heats with Kieron and Sean making the final with Sean winning the silver medal, All four boys competed well in the long jump events too. next weekend will see Day 2 & 3 of the County Junior T&F best of luck to all in that one.
Inter Firms: Last Wednesday 13th of April Dave Kennealy ran well for 6k in 23:27.
Leevale Open Sports T&F: Jack Corbett who wasn't 100% coming into the race ran a great time and PB of 4:20.29 in the Junior Boys 1500m finishing 5th in a top quality field. Not to be outdone Jacqueline Hughes also ran a stormer in the womens 800m a personal best of 2:53.76 to finish 6th
County Senior 10k: Last Sunday in ideal conditions in Two-Mile-Borris the Thurles Crokes men made a historic four in a row team title be it by the closest of margins of a single point. Our first man home was the Isle of Man based Christy Bracken running his first race in over a year showed he still had it finishing a great second. Dennis Shanahan was next in with a powerfull run in 8th, Two-Mile-Borris man Shane Mullaney was next past the post with a good run in 9th all eyes were on club captain Declan Doherty who held his own finishing well in 15th to secure the team title. The day saw good running from Austin Ryan, Pat Bracken, new kid on the block Don Bergin who is preparing for the Cork City Marathon, good running was had too by Ray Riordan and Con Corbett. Thanks to Patsy & Kathleen Dorney, Sean, Marian & Jacqueline Hughes, Dave Kennealy , Christy Tuohy who cycled out from town and the Bracken family who gave everyone encouragement during the race which was gladly appreciated. Thanks also to the host club Moycarkey Coolcroo on a well organised race, everyone was well fed and catered to after the race and commiserations to the Nenagh Olympic team who have been a revelation this past year and Dundrum AC who ran as valiantly as ever, It's great also to see so many new clubs & runners competing on what was one of the most competitive county races in recent years.
Jumped Out of a Plane: Well done to Vincent Molumby who performed a parachute jump and skydive and raised a considerable amount of money for charity in doing so.
Fixtures: This Saturday 23rd of April at 3pm there's a 5k & 10k race in Cahir with the choice of running either distance.
St.Senans AC in Kilmacow, Co.Kilkenny have a open track & field on Monday 25th of April at 1pm with events for ages from U8 to U18 and Junior. In the senior event there's a 3k for men and 1500m for the ladies.
The John Joe Barry 5k is on Friday 29th of April @ 8pm in the Commons, Ballingarry.
County Indoors: Were on last Friday evening in Nenagh: 3,000m Dennis
Shanahan running very well in a faster time than last year in second place in a time of 9:28 which is also PB, another PB Pat Bracken ran well in the
mens 1500m finishing 2nd in the 040 in a time of 5:10 he also gave the 60m a good go finishing in 5th, Marian Hughes and Jenny Hanafin came home medal winners in the 60m sprints finishing in 1st 0/50 and 3rd o/40 respectively they also contested the shot putt and both came up trumps here too with Jenny winning with a throw of 6.13 and Marian winning with a throw of 4.40, Marian also ran the womens 800m finishing a creditable 3rd overall and 1st in her age with a time of 3:27 good going.
Kilnaboy 10 Mile: here Don Bergin was 1st home from the club in a good time of 68mins53seconds, Madeline Loughnane with her first run since the birth of her child ran very well in a time of 68:53 with her sister Martina Ryan also running well in 72mins 13 secs.
Connermara Half Marathon: Here Ray O'Riordan ran a blinder obtaining a PB of 1 hr and 43mins over the course which started in Leenane and finished at Maam Cross.
Great Ireland Run: it was just that for Frances O'Connor as she finished well under the hour for the 10k in the Phoenix park Dublin in a time of 50mins 28secs.
Laois Triathlon : This event which starts with a 750m swim followed by a 20k cycle and finishes with a 5k run was conquered last Sunday by 3 of our runners home first was Margaret Looby who's time was 16:22 for the Swim 42:43 for the Cycle & 28:06 for the run , Liz McGrath was next home in 15:25 for the Swim , on the bike she did 45:55 and on the run she got 29:42, Rebecca Power was just 1 second behind Liz after the swim she cycled in a time of 45:44 and ran in 29:40 overall times were Mags 1:31:53 , Liz 1:35:41 and Rebecca 1:36:43 well done girls.
Fixtures: this Sunday April 17th from Two-Mile-Borris is the County Senior 10k road. It is hoped that we field a team in both the mens and womens events start time is 12noon for the women who will run 5k with the men starting directly after.
Community Games qualifying was held in Crokes last Thursday The boys team ran excellently to qualify to represent Tipperary in the finals later this year, In what was a very fast close race Kieron Moloney and Fred Crowley were both in contention finishing in 2nd and 3rd and were not far off the race winner Jack Fallon, Kevin Bracken also had one of his best runs to date in 4th place with Conor Murphy showing his potential with a fast finish to round off a good evening of running well done lads.
County Intermediate: In Dundrum Last Sunday Our mens team ran well but finished out side the medals in fourth place. From the start Dennis Shanahan was always in contention and was leading for a period up until the last couple of km where he still finished strong in 4th position in a time of 27:11 for 8k, Declan Doherty kept up his good form and had a great sprint into the finish to beat a very good runner in Ross Alexander in a time of 28:04, Billy Phillips was our next man home in 29:39 , Dave Kennealy and Austin Ryan had a good tussle in a run to the finish with Austin edging it with three seconds to spare in 30:45,Don Bergin had a good run over his debut for the club in around 31mins, Con Corbett who is getting back to his best was happy with his time of 35:54, Keith Ryan who has being running well of late picked up an injury during the race and had to retire but i'm sure we'll see him back in no time.
Martina Ryan last Sunday traveled to Quilty Co.Clare for the Kilmurry Kibrickane 4 mile road race finishing 7th senior lady.
Upcoming Fixtures This Friday 8th of April from 6pm sharp is the County Senior Indoors in Nenagh There has being talks by the county board of cancelling this event due to the small numbers in recent years of those competing so to see this event continue all athletes clubs are asked to support if at all possible. There will be a team event in the mens 3,000m with the combined time of the first 3 in each team. Other events will consist of the 60m , 800m, 1500m, Long Jump, High Jump and Shot Putt to name a few.
Congratulations to Ray O'Riordan on his recent engagement Ray will be competing in The Connemara Half Marathon which will take place next Sunday best of luck.
Munster Masters Road Results, Declan Doherty was our first man home breaking the top ten with a fine run in 9th and was 3rd scorer on the Tipp 0/35 team that won the gold medals, Billy Phillips continued his comeback to fitness with a good run in 28th position, Pat Bracken withstood the pressure running well in 48th with his compatriot Austin Ryan having a good run in the warm weather to finish 55th, Con Corbett was full of running and finished strongly in 70th place. Well done to the lads who have ran a lot of races in the last month which included the Ballycotton 10 the County road relays and The county Novice & Novice Bs.
Munster Novice/Senior Road (13/03/11)
Mallow 10 Mile Roundup Keith Ryan's debut over the 10 mile distance was a great one as he was first home for the club in a fine time of 1hr 2mins &37 secs, Don Bergin has being running well of late over the 10 mile distance and he continued that good form in running 1hr 6mins &50 secs next home was Dave McKevitt also running well in 1hr 19mins & 9 secs, there was a good battle between the next four men home with Tony O'Mara winning the bragging rights in 1hr 24mins & 38secs, John Kennedy was close by in 1hr 25 & 45 secs with Seamie Hanafin just 3 seconds behind John , Gary Loughnane ran well in 1hr:28mins &35
Great running for the Tipperary Team winning Gold in the Novice and Silver in the Senior events our own club athletes Shane Mullaney and Tony Fogarty on both these teams running fine races to help the teams bring home medals.
County Juvenile Indoors (13/03/2011)
Well done to the boys who took part:
Patrick Stakelum 2nd U11 60m, Sean Butler 1st U12 60m, Kieran Moloney 1st U12 600m, and boys U12 1st Relay team.
Last weekend on Day 1 of the County Indoors held in Nenagh Dylan Grant gave a spirited performance finishing 4th in the Boys U17 800m. On Day 2 of the County Indoors Tipperary indoor championships on Sunday last Thurles Crokes featured prominently.First up was Alex Crowley, making his championship debut. Alex competed strongly in the boys U-9 long jump, and also in the U-9 60m. Next up was Patrick Stakelum, in the boys U-11 category where he competed in the long jump, Patrick featured well throughout. He ran a great heat of the U-60m, eventually qualifying for the final of the 60m silver final, where he sprinted hard to come home in second place. A great result for Patrick.
Next up were the U-12 boys where Kieran Moloney, Sean Butler, Kevin Bracken and Fred Crowley, all featuring well throughout their respective events. The four boys competed very strongly in the long jump. They followed this up with the 60m. Sean and Kieran running excellent heats qualified for the final where Sean Butler ran a terrific race to come home in first place. A great result for Sean. Kieran was narrowly outside the medal positions. Kevin and Fred both reached the semi-final stages, narrowly missing out on the final. Next up was the 4x100m relay with seven teams competing for county glory. Kieran led them out, followed by Kevin, Fred and Sean, and the boys ran an excellent relay to come home worthy champions. A great team effort by the four boys. The last event of the day was the U-12 600m. In this Kieran, Fred and Kevin competed, over two timed heats. Kieran ran in the first heat, leading from start to finish, really having to push himself and work hard to beat the clock. Fred and Kevin were in the second heat, where the pace was also fast. In the final round up, the times revealed that Kieran Moloney was the winner, a worthy champion. Both Fred and Kevin also pushed hard and did themselves proud. All in all, a great day for the six boys and Thurles Crokes at the Tipperary indoors.
The Secondary Schools All cross country was held in Dublin last Saturday In the Minor Boys Cathal Moloney 46th and Rory Purcell 56th had strong runs their school finished just outside the medals in 4th place. In the Inter Boys Jack Corbett had a good run in 31st. In the Senior Girls Emer Kennedy led her school home in 23rd with her class mate Claire Lawless 62nd also running well over a tough course
Fantastic running from Declan Doherty n Ballycotton 10mile today (6/03/11) 59mins, Austin Ryan 68.58 and Don 67.16.
Well done to our athletes who took part in the Munster Senior last Sunday (13th Feb) and in the munster relays. Results and photos now up.
All Ireland uneven ages took place last Sunday 16/01/11 in Tullamore. Well done to all who took part and to all those who won medals on the day Thurles Crokes had a great day winning 11 medals. Results now up.
Happy New Year to all. 2011 got off to a frosty start at the indoors in Nenagh today (9/01/11). Three athletes took part, Well done to Shane Mullaney, Tony Fogarty and Declan Doherty who flew the Thurles Crokes flag at this meeting all running well in the 3,000m which was done on times as there was a large number of athletes taking part.
Next Sunday sees the juveniles head to Tullamore for the second All ireland cross country whih was cancelled before Christmas. Best of Luck to all taking part and lets hope the weather holds up to run this event.
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Congratulations to all athletes who took part in the All Ireland Cross Country in Derry last weekend (28/11/10). Braving the elements before them of heavy snow which made a change to the usual wind and rain. Not only was it great of them to take part on the day but to make it to Derry alone was a challenge to the dedicated parents to get the athletes there safely in the weather conditions. Well done to all and hopefully conditions wont be as bad for the coming All Ireland next month in Tullamore. Photos of the day now up.
Second Munster of the 2010 season took place on Sunday 7th November, in Charleville Cork on another testing course but in great conditions. With not as many teams from the club taking part on the day we still brought home a great medal haul with many new athletes showing great form for their first year in athletics. This is a credit to them all.
Results and photos now up.
First of the Munster Cross Countries took place last Sunday in Cork. A challenging course lay ahead of our athletes with plenty of hills and uneven ground, making it a tough course for all along with the new increased distances. As usual our athletes didn't let the conditions get in the way of their fine runs on the day. Well done to all athletes who took part on the day and to all those who qualified for the All Ireland in Derry. The club brought home a great haul of medals individuals, club and team medals.
Full results on the results page and photos. If anyone has photos of the day please email them to me. Thank you.
Day One of the 2010 Cross Country season took place last Sunday 3rd October in Powerstown Racecourse in Clonmel. With new distances taking effect this year our athletes took to the field with great guts. In ideal conditions on this sunny day we had a great turn out with equal measure in results. Well done to all who took part and those who qualified for the Munster championships.
Results and photos now up.
Ballynonty was the venue for Sundays Master Road event and well done to all club athletes who turned out especially to the master ladies team who brought home the gold medals, Martina Ryan, Rebecca Power and Marian Hughes.
The mens team had a great run Declan Doherty, Darragh Purcell, Con Corbett and Pat Bracken.
Well done to Dylan Grant won finished 2nd in the U16 800m 2:33:95 in the Munster B in Templemore on Sunday and to Branon Shanahan who was 3rd in the U14 shot with a huge throw of 7.44.
Congratulation to all who took part in the Moycarkey Borris 3k and 7k road race last Friday night 27th Aug. Their was a great turnout from the club with both winners from Thurles Crokes Shane Mullaney won the mens race on home soil in a time of 23:03 a clear winner. In ladies race Martina Ryan stormed home to victory showing she is back in fine form with a time of 20:57. The Loughnane sisters Laura and Niocla brought home victory in the 3k race in joint first position finishing stride for stride.
Check out photos of the night on site.
Closing date for womens mini marathon drawing near 10th Sept hurry and get registered for this event fun and fitness to be had by all www.tippminimarathon.ie.
Well done to Shane Mullaney 2nd Man home today Sunday 22nd Aug County 10mile championship. Martina 1st over 40, Dave Kennelly 3rd over 35 and to Declan Doherty who had a great run just back from injury. Tough course with plenty of hills and the warm weather today was glorious but took its toll on many runners over this distance and course.
Thanks to all who supported our Church Gate Collection this weekend.
Congratulations to Jack Corbett on his terrific win at the weekend in the Boys U16 800m in a time of 2:20:23 at the All Ireland B Track and Field this is a great achievement for this young runner and one to watch for the future.
All Athletes new and current are welcome back up training for the coming seasons ahead Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 7pm on club grounds.
Little Athletics will also take place in club field 5-10year olds €2 per child. Date to be announce for this week.
Fit4life meet and train group session Monday nights 6.45pm meet in field all welcome, also training beginning for Tipperary womens mini marathon taking place for anyone interested to join meet and train on Monday nights. Mini marathon is taking place in Thurles on the 19th September now is the time to start your training for this event. registration www.tippminimarathon.ie
Contact Madeline 0879948576 or Martina 0876131800 for info on any of the above.
Club 12hour run 8am-8pm and Field Day took place last Sunday 27th June 2pm-5pm on club grounds. There woz fun and games on the day, cake sale, raffle, jumble sale, bouncy castles, pony rides, Zorb ball, novelty races and much much more. All funds are going towards club development in the hopes of building a new club house with changing and toilet facilities.
The day was a huge success in raising funds along with providing fun and entertainment for all. With the forecast of rain and blustery winds the day held up well.
Thank you to all who supported the Club on the day and all our Sponsors who were most generous and to all who helped out on the day without you it would never have happened.
I hope eveyone enjoyed the fun on the day and we hope to make it a bigger and much more fun event next year so watch this space.
Last Friday night 25th June Dave Fogarty 4miler took place starting outside the Club and finishing on the Nenagh Road. Start time was 8pm. Prize giving and refreshments after were in the Sarsfields hall. The night brought a great turn out on a fine eveining taking athletes around the Leugh countryside. Thanks to all who supported this race and we hope you will return to beat your time next year in this fine race.
Results and photos now on news page, sorry about delay.
Niocla Loughnane does her Club and County proud in Community Games: Niocla had a fine run in the Community Games Cross Country at the weekend finishing 2nd Girl home in both her heat and final claiming the silver individual medal while showing her excellant form for the Summer Season ahead.
Shane Mullaney another Club athlete has been storming the roads over the last few weeks. Not only did he win the Ballynonty Series, but he also won the John Joe Barry 5k in 15:59 had a fantastic run in the Annervile 10k Clonmel running 35:15, finishing 2nd in the Poulmucka 8k in 25:46 and 2nd in the Fethard 6k in 20:18.
Club Background
Local Athletics in the early part of the last century generally revolved around the annual village sports which attracted huge crowds and was a major social and sporting occasion. It was not unusual for athletes to cycle up to 30 miles to a meeting, compete in as many events as they could and then cycle home again.
The Thurles Crokes club or Crokes Club was formed in 1965. The club singlet is white with two blue stripes down the left side.
The Club Athletic Association is centred at the heart of the community and caters for all athletes, young and old, beginners to experienced. Whether you just want to stay fit, or compete at the highest level we are able to help. We have a number of experienced, qualified and enthusiastic coaches who instruct a number of training groups including, Cross Country, Little Athletics, Road Running, Fit4life and track and field. The club currently competes in a number of competitions from County to International level and we're sure we have something for you.
To join the club contact the secretary, Madeline 0879948576 or Patsy on (0504) 23543
It was a great success and we will be having another collection in the coming months, so if you have any further clothing items please contact me or drop them off at the Thurles Crokes grounds any night from 6.30pm to 8pm. Thank you.
There will be a clothing recycling drive in aid of THURLES CROKES AC on:
(Thursday 19th May 2011) PLEASE DROP OFF ALL ITEMS BEFORE (Wednesday 18th May)
Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes (in any condition) also bedlinen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts and soft toys.
Wearable clothes will be recycled and reused and other items will be recycled for items such as industrial wipes or soundproofing.
MOBILE PHONES WILL BE ACCEPTED - PLEASE KEEP SEPARATE TO CLOTHING AND TEXTILES
NO HOUSEHOLD BRIC A BRAC
Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to support our fundraising drive.
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On a sunny Thursday evening The Dave Fogarty Race drew a voluminous crowd of 141 runner and some 20 or so walkers The race was got the all clear from Patsy Dorney and off they ran Shane Mullaney was at the front of affairs and ran steadily to finish in 4th place in 21:57, Showing what a difference a year makes Declan Doherty finished in 7th place and 1st man O/40 in 22:26. The man from Kilcash David Kennealy ran dynamically in 24:02, Jim Moloney tore up the road in 24:34 with Marathon man Keith Ryan just 4 seconds behind him, The Master of the 4 min mile Tommy Moloney was next in winning the O/50 prize in 24:54, Austin Ryan made another podium finish running away as 3rd man 0/35, 3rd Junior man home was our own Patrick Hughes who ran well in 25:39, 1st Lady O/40 went to Martina Ryan who wore the club colors with pride in a time of 27:23, Dylan Grant ran stead-fast in 27:24, Razor Ray Riordan ran sharpish in 27:38 with Dennis Shanahan having a durable run in 27:39, What time did you do? Con Corbett ran a good time of 27:50, Serena Moloney was 5th senior lady home in a fluent 28:36, All the speed sessions up in crokes paid off for Nora Kennedy when finishing 2nd lady 0/40 in 28:40, Wolves fan Michael Dundon won 1st man O/60 in 29:11, Darragh Purcell ran expeditiously in 29:39,Winner of the 50 mile road race in Templemore a few years ago Martin Farrell turned back the clock in a time of 29:49. Karen Stakelum attained bronze in the 0/40 category in fine time of 30:15, Ger Corbett taught us a lesson in running in 31:12 , while Eileen Carey showed her training was well rewarded when winning 1st lady O/45 in 31:16, Bobby Farrell didn't give the paint time to dry in 31mins:44secs, Andrea Loughnane won the Junior womens race in style in 31:50, Seamus Hanafin finished 2mins ahead of his wife in 31:52, Louisa Condon as part of the ant team finished well in 33:06, Una was first Crowley home in a time of 33:15 with Rebecca Power finishing rapido in 33:26, Claire Lawless celebrated finishing the leaving cert when claiming 2nd in the junior womens in a swift 33:50. Jenny Hanafin ran a supersonic time of 33:58, with Deirdre Mason showing a quick turn of pace too in 34:23, Jim Mason had a train to catch so he crossed the finishing line hurriedly in 35:07, Gary Loughnane in 35:42 showed no mercy for new kid on the block Dave Crowley who gave him a good run for his money in 35:55, Martina Farrell accelerated towards the finish in 38:15, Christy Tuohy ran tenaciously in 38:39, Marian Murtagh beat the odds winning 1st lady 0/55 with Rita Cleary also ending on a winning note as 1st lady O/35. At the prize giving after club members Jimmy Dunne and Michael Dundon were presented with gifts in honor of their tireless work towards the club down through the years, Club chairman Tony Fogarty handled the microphone well and thanked everyone for coming and gave an articulate tribute to Dave Fogarty of whom gave an abundance of his life for athletics and Thurles Crokes.
In the County Community Games Athletics finals last Sunday June 26th in Templemore Dylan Grant won the gold medal in the boys U15 Marathon which was 7k, Well done Dylan great going.
Fixtures: This Friday the 1st of July is the Ballyneale 5k @ 7:30pm, The Munster Senior/Junior & U23 track and field is this Sunday the 3rd of July in CIT Cork, . Nenagh 4mile Saturday the 23rd of July @ 11am, Ballynonty 10mile Sunday 31st of July.
Clonliffe Harriers 125th anniversary T& F meet:Tony Fogarty ran well in the 800m in a time of 2:06.08
County Junior/Masters Road: First up in the Junior Patrick Hughes ran a strong race to finish in 3rd place. In the Masters race Dennis Shanahan had a great race leading from start to finish to win his first Master road title in 19:57, next in was Declan Doherty in 4th place in 20:35, Dave Kennealy 21:53, Austin Ryan 22:21 Darragh Purcell 27:22.
All Ireland Track in Tullamore: Well done to Jack Corbett who represented the club in style last Sunday