Grange-Fermoy AC

Grange-Fermoy AC Athletic Club for senior and juvenile athletes. Senior training:
Tuesday 7pm meeting at Colaiste track. Thursday 7pm meeting in Colman's.

Wednesday speed session with Sergiu Ciobanu 7pm at Colaiste Track. Sunday long runs 8.30am meeting at Loreto car park and 9am meeting at Texaco garage. Juvenile training:
Tuesday at 7pm at Colaiste track. Thursday at 7pm St Colman's. Sunday at 11am in Corrin when there isn't any competition.

This year Mooreabbey Milers AC introduced a new distance alongside the 10 mile. The 10k race was a new addition but it w...
01/09/2026

This year Mooreabbey Milers AC introduced a new distance alongside the 10 mile. The 10k race was a new addition but it wasn’t an easy one either. Last Sunday, 8 Grange Fermoy AC runners headed to the scenic village of Galbally, 3 for the 10 mile and 5 for the 10K. Congratulations to Liz who was 3rd lady overall. 🥉👏 Ian sent me on a report that you can read just below:

« Well first of all a massive thanks to the runners diary podcast for picking me as the winner of the competition for the mooreabbey milers 10k/10mile race. I was away on holidays the past two weeks with a bit of running done. A lot less than I’d of liked. Running at 7am in 30+ degrees is definitely not welcoming but I still enjoyed when I got out and picking up a gastrobug while I was in Greece definitely didn’t help either but thankfully I was fine after a couple of days.

Anyway I headed off to galbally this morning for the 10mile race this morning . I didn’t really know what to expect but I can tell you it was a tough course. I wasn’t aiming for any time just to enjoy it and give the legs a good blow out after the holidays especially coming home last night at 9.30pm and trying to find some running gear to wear for the morning. About 6/7km in legs just didn’t have it and I said just to give it my all to the line. It was definitely nice to be running in a lot cooler temperatures I can tell you. It was a well organised race and thankfully the rain held off 😅. I was delighted to come across the line in 1.17.15. Looking forward to putting the head down now over the coming months and getting back to were I was before the marathon and getting the speed and fitness right. We also got a lovely medal after crossing the line.
Well done to all fellow grange runners who ran the 10k and 10mile race »

And here are their results :
10 mile (110 runners)
Ian Redmond 1.17.15
Jenny D’Arcy 1.36.29
Stacey Morrissey 1.49.53

10K (70 runners)
Liz O’Shea 41.57 3rd overall 🥉👏
Richie Caplice 41.58
Brian O’Connor 45.25
Caroline Kinsella 46.55
Deirdre Morrison 51.59

Thanks to Claire Lomasney and Graham Meikle for the great photos.

The Greenway Half Marathon organised by West Waterford Athletics Club was held last Saturday on a pretty wet morning ! T...
31/08/2026

The Greenway Half Marathon organised by West Waterford Athletics Club was held last Saturday on a pretty wet morning ! This race is growing in popularity with a maximum entry of 750 being reached quite early. The race takes place along the old Waterford - Dungarvan Railway line which is 47km long and opened in 2017.
John Murphy was the only Grange runner this time and after taking part in quite a few races lately, John was still well able to give a great performance crossing the finish line in 1.22.15, winning the M55 category! Great stuff John! 👏👏💪 Congratulations ! Time to put your feet up and enjoy the holidays!! 😎

The next race on the calendar was the Boston Scientific Half Marathon organised by Clonmel AC. Stacey Morrissey sent me ...
25/08/2026

The next race on the calendar was the Boston Scientific Half Marathon organised by Clonmel AC. Stacey Morrissey sent me on this great write up below:

“On Sunday 23rd, myself, Caroline Kinsella and Alun Burdett headed up to Clonmel for the Boston Scientific Half
I haven't done much running since the Cork Half, so I knew this was going to be a big challenge to get back into it.
We got lucky with the weather at the start - lovely morning and not too hot when we got going bang on 9:30am.
The first 4km went very fast - straight road and a slight incline out to the Cahir Roundabout, then it got a bit tough heading out towards St Patrick's Well. We then had a lovely downhill at 6km
Then 7km... that hill was reallt steep and tested my legs...and mind...but thankfully got through it
By 12km the sun really came out and it got hot, and I could feel the fatigue setting in big time. Fair play to Alun, he dragged me through to 15km when I really needed it - wouldn't have got through that middle section without him.
Course was not easy, a lot up & down, in & out the whole way. That last 5km was a pure slog but just kept the head down and got to the finish line - I was very happy to have made it

Massive shout out to Caroline who did it again - PB'd on a really difficult course. Unreal running! I think I'm her lucky charm 😂

Not the easiest of runs but enjoyed the day with great company,. The lovely training top and medal really made it worthwhile
Now time to prepare for Charleville in Sept”

Congratulations guys 👏👏👏👏 and here are their results:
Caroline Kinsella 1.45.16
Alun Burdett 2.31.43
Stacey Morrissey 2.39.34

Sometimes a misadventure happening to a runner can make the write up a bit more exciting!! 😅 So our poor Cormac is the c...
23/08/2026

Sometimes a misadventure happening to a runner can make the write up a bit more exciting!! 😅 So our poor Cormac is the centre of our attention there at the Rathcormac 4 Mile Road Race. In fairness if we were all running as well as he is, I don’t think we would really mind making such an entrance!
Cormac recently moved to Rathcormac so this local 4 mile was ideal! Doing a nice short race in the middle of his marathon training would really keep his speed up! 💪 So Cormac arrived at the community centre to collect his number not too early as what’s the point when you live so near! I’m not too sure exactly when the panic took over and he realised that the pressure was on!! But from that time on he took off like a bullet tearing down the road to try to catch up with the field that had left about 8 minutes before him 😂 He was late… late for the race that started at 7.30! A little detail that he had forgotten to check! 😅 Some of us would probably have not bothered racing after realising the mistake but Cormac is not any ordinary runner and racing is in his DNA! So Strava gave us his unofficial finish time of 22.39!! Some time 👏💪

15 other Grange runners competed the same evening so well done to all!! 👏👏👏 Congratulations to Struan who was 3rd overall 👏 Struan is competing in the Iron Man in Tenby in Wales in 2 weeks time so best of luck to him! 💪

And here are the results:
Struan Simpson 20.47 3rd overall 🥉👏
Fionn Hayes 21.31 1st Junior 🥇👏
John Murphy 24.43 2nd M55 🥈👏
Emilie McElvaney 25.59 1st Junior 🥇👏
Danny Collins 26.32
Jack O’Brien 27.09
Clem Leonard 27.10 1st M50 🥇👏
Eugene Sweeney 27.12
Gavin Quaine 27.28
Conor McElvaney 28.24
Ronan McDonnell 29.53
Terry Corcoran 31.06
Cormac Sheehan “31.27” but rather 22.39
Marian Twomey 32.20
Katarzyna Matejkowska 35.56
Con O’Connell 37.24

Thanks to Graham Meikle for the photos

The Cork City 10K race organised by St. Finbarr's AC was held last Sunday and attracted over 1000 runners. This race is...
21/08/2026

The Cork City 10K race organised by St. Finbarr's AC was held last Sunday and attracted over 1000 runners. This race is part of the Peugeot summer race series which includes 10 races. The start was outside Fitzgerald Park and the finish was at the Lee Fields beside the Kingsley Hotel. The organisers described the route as “ a scenic first half overlooking the River Lee and a second half being on the flattest and straightest section of road”.
Well done to our 15 runners! 👏👏👏 👏👏Grange members are always present to so many races around the county and beyond!! 💪💪
Liz O’Shea was first in her category on the day and had a great PB 👏👏 She kindly sent me on her report below :

“Last Sunday, a gang of us took to the streets of Cork City for the Cork City 10K, organised by St Finbarr’s AC. Conditions were ideal, and the event was superbly run from start to finish.
The course was a great one, and the support along the way from the stewards and the general public really kept all the runners going—especially me on the final stretch along the never-ending Carrigrohane Straight!
I was delighted with my own result, especially as it was my first time running the route, and I’ll definitely be signing up again.
A big thanks to St Finbarr’s AC for organising such a fantastic event and for raising funds for a great cause.”

And here are their results:
John Murphy 38.15 2nd M55 🥈👏
Liz O’Shea 41.40 1st F45 🥇👏
Keith Buckley 45.21
Marian Twomey 51.14
Deirdre Morrison 52.58
Michael Pratt 56.51
Des White 56.59
Jenny D’Arcy 57.42
Con O’Connell 58.29
Norma Twomey 59.39
Stacey Morrissey 1.03.49
Tony Dunne 1.03.14 1st M80 🥇👏
Carmel Keane 1.07.39
John Delaney 1.08.06
Alun Burdett 1.08.04

Thanks Mick D Photos and Graham Meikle for the photos

Liam Sheehy was back on the hills last Sunday for the 7th race of the summer Munster Trail League. The race was close to...
19/08/2026

Liam Sheehy was back on the hills last Sunday for the 7th race of the summer Munster Trail League. The race was close to home, in Mount Melleray near Cappoquin. This trail was 8k long with 250m of elevation. The race started with a steady climb for 4K, followed by a more levelled part through a rough woody area and a downhill finish. Liam finished 10th overall and 1st M55 in 36.03! Well done Liam 👏👏💪

Last Sunday Liam & Cora O’Connor were running in Thurles at the Streets of Thurles 5K. Congratulations to you both on fa...
19/08/2026

Last Sunday Liam & Cora O’Connor were running in Thurles at the Streets of Thurles 5K. Congratulations to you both on fantastic results 👏👏
Liam sent me on his report below:

« On Sunday, 16th August, Myself & Cora took part in the Streets of Thurles 5K and I came away with a strong 4th place overall in a time of 16'13"
The race was run on a flat, fast course, which provided ideal conditions for a quick 5K. The weather was also excellent for racing, allowing me to settle into a good rhythm and maintain a strong pace throughout.
I was delighted with the performance and the result, particularly finishing inside the top four in a competitive field. A time of 16'13" reflects a solid run and gives plenty of confidence going forward.
Overall, it was a very enjoyable race, with ideal weather, a fast course and a strong performance making it a successful day out in Thurles.
Cora also had a great run and crossed the finish line in a time of 25'13" and getting herself a nice new PB for 5K. »

Still reporting from the weekend before next! 😅 Jim Purcell and John Rice both travelled to Dublin last Saturday 8th of...
18/08/2026

Still reporting from the weekend before next! 😅 Jim Purcell and John Rice both travelled to Dublin last Saturday 8th of August for the All Ireland T&F Championships. Jim who just started competing on the track this year came 4th in the 100m sprints. Unfortunately he wasn’t able to run the 200m race because he had been entered in the 100m hurdles (by mistake)!! 🤦‍♀️ And I’m the culprit !! 🤦‍♀️ Sorry Jim!! 😔🫣
John competed in the Long Jump, discus and heavy hammer and won Silver 🥈🥈🥈in the 3 events.
Congratulations to you both 👏👏 Great results!! 💪💪

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