(Not) The National 10k Championship
In 2018, after a big 10k effort in the Lakes, Blessington, I swore I'd never do another 10k. Yet, the morning of 16th April 2023 I'm driving towards Phoenix Park National Championship with Marie...
Limerick Marathon 2023
The Limerick Marathon weekend takes place over the May bank holiday weekend and lasts for three days. The weekend coincides with Riverfest in Limerick and is packed with various running events, including a full...
Bob Heffernan & Mary Hanley 5km 2023
The Bob Heffernan & Mary Hanley 5k took place on Tuesday 16th May in Johnstown Bridge near Enfield County Meath. Renowned for being fast and flat, it drew a huge crowd of around 750....
VHI Mini Marathon 2023
The VHI women’s mini marathon kicked off on Sunday the 4th of June, on of the biggest annual charity events. As expected the anticipation and excitement as everyone gathered created a lovely buzz. Over...
Docklands 5k – June 15th 2023
Race reporter Will Martin Smith; photo reportage by Belen Corocco, Peter Knaggs & Eoin O'Brien
Ah, the Docklands 5k. A fixture on my calendar and, it seems, on that of the sun. Over 1500 racers...
Micheal Manning Memorial Dunshaughlin 10k 2023
The popular Micheal Manning Memorial Dunshaughlin 10k 2023 took place last Saturday at 7.30 PM with a large club crowd participating. This is one of the most popular races on the calendar and one...
Corkagh Park 5 Mile, 18th June 2023
Well last week’s Sportsworld email headline has well and truly backfired on me. After calling out for race reports, somehow, I now find myself writing one. And all because I committed that most mortal...
Waterford 1/4 Marathon
The Waterford Viking Marathon takes place annually in the Crystal County. The route is known to be a challenging course with a couple of climbs but is always really well supported by the running...
St Coca’s 5km 2023
The extremely popular St Coca’s 5km road race took place last Friday night 30th June in Kilcock, Co Kildare. This race always proves a big hit with a fast course that has an overall...
Irish Runner 10 mile
Currently experiencing a purple patch having posted pb’s over different distances in recent months and with the intention of focusing on the shorter stuff this summer I had no expectations for the Irish Runner...
