Limerick Athletics - Weekly News Update

Tom Walsh Memorial 10K Run

GER FORDE, of Kilkenny City Harries, took top honours in a time of 31:13 in Caherconlish last Sunday. He was followed in second by local man Niall Shanahan in 32:03.

Last year’s winner Conor McCauley of Leevale was third this year in 32:25. Declan Moore of Bilboa was fourth in 32:32. 9th and 1st M40 Karl Lenihan 34:55, 11th Sean Quirke 35:32, Tom Madden (Country Club) 49:08, Niall Lynch 47:56, Kilmallock, Joe Laffan, Limerick AC 36:55, M60 Willie O’Donoghue 39:18.

Irish Masters International Sharon Rynne made the trip from Leevale worthwhile as she took the Women’s title in 36:44. Dee Collins from the Ennis Track in the ‘Banner County’ was second in 36:53, Dymphna Ryan, of Dundrum, took the ‘bronze medal’ in 37:52.

Dooneen’s Shona Keane was fourth and first F40 in 38:00. Pamela Kirby of Bilboa was strong again, sixth in 40:44, 7th Tanya Cox 41:09 (Dooneen), 9th Sinead McDermott 43:12, (16th) Alison Flynn 45:31, Kilmallock ACs Liz Leonard was best F60 in 51:42 with Dooneen’s Claire Knight 2nd in 52:06, Kate Murray (West Limerick) 45:56, Eilis Hennessey 56:17.

This event has gone from strength to strength, well done to all who helped to make it so.

Limerick County Indoor Track and Field Championships

Well done to the young athletes from across the County who competed in Nenagh at the weekend. Report to follow in print and on-line.

Parkrun

Congratulations to John Doyle who completed his 250th Parkrun at Limerick and to Paul Keane who ran his 50th. Both are now entitled to order ‘milestone t-shirts’! Dooneen’s Mpho Chauke was 1st at UL in 17:21.

Birthday Greetings

All in the Limerick Athletics Community wish Dooneen AC coach and County Treasurer Phil Roche a very happy 70th birthday. Her service over five decades has been immense. Breithla shona duit, Phil and thank you!

Fixtures

The new Run Limerick Series commences next Sunday, January 19 with 5K in Castleconnell. Other events include a 10K on February 2 in Castleconnell. On March 16, the Run Limerick 4 Mile combines with the County 4 Mile for Limerick Club members, starting at the South Liberties GAA Grounds while on a May 11th a 10 Mile takes place, again from South Liberties.

The Milford Hospice 10K takes place on Sunday, February 16, please support one of the Midwest’s most vital services. Entries on Eventmaster.ie


The Munster U20, Senior, Masters Indoor Championshiops take place in Nenagh weekend of February 1-2 with Juvenile events taking place weekend February 15 and 22, March 2 and March 15.

The Michael Rejmer 10 mile 2025 hosted by Dooneen AC is open for entries on Eventmaster. Entry is €20, a new four and six mile relay category has been added and entry is €15 per person. It takes place on Sunday, April 13 at 11am from Limerick Racecourse

Training Tip

"Indoor 800m, 1500m and 3000m races require a very careful and specific training plan. Where possible, use the opportunity to train on the contours and dimensions of an indoor track, and take care with performing speed work outdoors in cold weather." - Mike Carmody

For anyone thinking of the Great Limerick Run Marathon or Half Marathon -

“Find a training partner or a group for your long runs, it will make it feel easier and also improve motivation.” - Karen Raine