CLEANZONE TECHNOLOGY LTD PADDY JOE CURRAN MEMORIAL OLD PARISH TURKEY TROT
€3.550 RAISED IN AID OF WATERFORD HOSPICE.
As the skies cleared on Sunday morning after heavy overnight rain it was all roads to the Marine Bar for the 15th annual Paddy Joe Curran Memorial Turkey Trot An Sean Phobal sponsored by Cleanzone Technology LTD.With a field of just under 150 athletes it was eventual winner Aidan Noone Leevale AC who took on the early pace, with Ferrybank A.C athlete Andrew Connick in second place, Connick used his strength on the hills to reduce the margin however, it was the Leevale athlete who made a break before the half way mark and had a clear win in a time of 26.49 with Connick holding on to take second place in a time of 27.38. The early stages of the race provided spectators with a duel for third place with Raivis Zakis and Pádraig Healy from the host club West Waterford A.C in a group with Kieran McKeown from Grange Fermoy A.C and Damian Bourke.Raivis showed his experience having won this event on six occasions with a decisive move with 2 miles to go where he opened up a clear gap on the chasing group to finish third in a time of 28.31. In the ladies race, it was Kealy Tideswell from Clonmel A.C who was in top form fresh from the Munster Masters cross country championships held in Ennis on the previous day where she won the over 40 category. In blustery conditions she ran a fantastic race to take a clear victory in a timeof 29.56. In second place was Louise Morgan from Ferrybank A.C with Tara Ní Reachtagain from West Waterford A.C in third.For the first year there were prizes for the first male and female junior participants. Congratulations to Cian Whelan who had a great race and just got the better of his uncle James, the Whelan family have a strong tradition in athletics with Cian’s grandmother Ann and grandfather Pat on the local Turkey Trot organising committee. Sarah Breen claimed the first female junior prize with a fine performance on the rolling hills.It was into the Marine Bar for refreshments where Geraldine Carroll from Waterford Hospice provided details of the work of their organisation and extended her appreciation to the organising committee and the participants. A total of €3,550 was raised from the walk and run which will be welcomed by this deserving charity. A special thank you to Ger Duhig and Cleanzone Technology LTD for sponsoring the event and to our many associate sponsors including: O’ Mahony Business Advisors, Tommy Kiely Car Sales and Auto Repair, Forde’s Daybreak, Venture Clothing, Country Store Fruit and Veg, Murray’s Care plus pharmacy, Zuzana Costin Physical Therapy, McGrath’s Newsagents and the Marine Bar.Sincere thanks also go to all the crew who were out early in the morning looking after the course for the walkers and runners and especially to all the stewards who manned the course during the event. Once again the local community came out in force to support this local event so it’s very well done to one and all. The committee at the Marine and everyone involved should be very proud to have raised such a huge amount for this most worthy cause.The race was a huge success thanks to the contribution to all involved especially race director Padraig Healy and family, thanks to the West Waterford AC officials who looked after the entries and the finishing times. A sincere word of thanks must go to our hosts Eoghan O’ Neill and family and the local race committee ladies who provided the hot refreshments and food for all the runners and they made sure that we were all well looked after , thanks so much to one and all.
15TH ANNUAL PADDY JOE CURRAN TURKEY TROT.
- Aidan Noone. Leevale AC 26.49
- Andrew Connick. 27.38 Ferrybank AC
- Raivis Zakis. WWAC. 28.31
Ladies
- Kealy Tideswell Clonmel 29.56
- Louise Morgan Ferrybank AC 32.52
- Tara Ni Reachtagain WWAC 35.23
32nd ANNUAL JOHN TREACY DUNGARVAN 10.
ENTRIES NOW OPEN AND FILLING FAST ,
West Waterford athletic club are delighted to announce that entries for our 32nd annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10 mile road race are now open and filling nicely.Its expected the race will shortly be sold out. The entry is an online entry through our race web site www.dungarvan10mile.org or through eventmaster.ie. The event now in its 32nd year has established itself as a must run race on the Irish road running calendar with participants from all four corners of the country and beyond participating. The race has grown year on year from humble beginnings 32 years ago. This year our entry limit will be 3.750 ,this we hope will see all runners wishing to run the event in 2024 getting an entry to do so. Please note that this event usually sells out well before closing date so do get your entry in if you intend running on Sunday February 4th 2024.The John Treacy Dungarvan 10 brings together the ideal race combination of fun runners, joggers, club athletes and top class internationals who compete over a fast flat 10 mile course around the historic town of Dungarvan as we all look forward to an even bigger and better event on Sunday February 4th next. To stage such a big event of course requires good sponsor and we are fortunate to have the support many associate sponsors and many local businesses and individuals who are all giving valuable support helping to make the day a great occasion for the town of Dungarvan.
All race details can be found at www.dungarvan10mile.org
29TH ANNUAL FORDES DAYBREAK WINTER LEAGUE.
LEAGUE NO SHOW LADT WEEK.
Last Wednesdays league night was cancelled due to weather conditions, despite the forecast for the rain and wind to clear it just came a little too late for us and in the interest of all runners and stewards we decided to cancel that round. Remember it’s still not too late to join us each Wednesday evening at Dungarvan sports centre, the click starts at 6.40 sharp and we have 2 nights remaining before our 2 week Christmas break, don’t forget this Wednesday is Charity night so do try and bring a few bob if you can at all for a very worthy local charity St. Johns special school Hydrotherapy pool fund.
FORDES DAYBREAK WINTER LEAGUE CHRISTMAS CHARITY NIGHT THIS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 13TH.
ST.JOHN’S SPECIAL SCHOOL HYDROTHERAPY POOL FUND.
This year’s Christmas charity night at the winter league will take place this Wednesday night 13th December. The chosen charity this year will be the St Johns Special School Hydrotherapy pool fund.We are excited and delighted to be in a position to support this brilliant local special school at the Winter League by raising funds for the building of their new Hydrotherapy Pool here in Dungarvan.This initiative is vital for both the students and the broader community. Currently, the nearest hydrotherapy services are almost 50km away, making it impractical for children with severe to profound additional needs. The Hydrotherapy Pool at St. John’s will bridge this gap, providing essential therapeutic benefits right in our local community. For students at St. John’s, the Hydrotherapy Pool is more than just a facility; it’s a lifeline. Hydrotherapy offers a range of physical and mental health benefits, particularly for those with additional needs. It aids in muscle relaxation, joint flexibility, and sensory integration. Having this resource within our community means enhanced accessibility and improved quality of life for the children and their families. At this special night at the league on Wednesday December 13th we invite everyone to join us for a night of fun, camaraderie, and giving back, Your support will directly contribute to making the Hydrotherapy Pool at St. John’s a reality, bringing immeasurable joy and relief to those who need it most. Let’s come together as a community to make a lasting impact and provide a local solution for the well-being of these incredible children. Your generosity is the key to unlocking a brighter, more inclusive future for all. Please be as generous as you possible can all donations will be accepted at the league, THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
DUNGARVAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ASSOCIATE SPONSOR.
Our sincere thanks to Dungarvan Chamber of Commerce who have come on board to sponsor a spot prize( €25 each) at the Fordes Daybreak winter league. One voucher will be awarded for each of the distances, one for the short and one for the long each night for the remainder of the league. Dungarvan Chamber of Commerce do superb work in representing the businesses and retailers of our town, so this Christmas we urge everyone to buy locally where possible.
No Watches are allowed, anyone caught wearing a watch won’t be included in the results.
Hi Vis is compulsory for all runners. This is for your own safety and safety of our other runners as well as to assist the stewards. Also a huge thank you to all of our stewards out on the course and to all our crew in the hall and at the finish line. Also tonight is our annual charity night in aid of Dogs for the disabled, Please be as generous as possible for this worth charity who receive no government funding.
- STEPHEN’S DAY RUN/WALK IN AID OF ST.JOHN’S SPECIAL SCHOOL HYDROTHERAPY POOL FUND.
The Dungarvan GAA club annual St. Stephen’s Day event will go ahead once again this year and all monies collected with benefit the local St Johns special school Hydrotherapy pool fund and all are invited to participate. Please all come along to the Dungarvan GAA Club grounds Clogherane at 11am St Stephens morning and walk or run off all that turkey!! Look forward to seeing you .
