All the news from Tullamore Harriers Athletics Club

Spring League 2026
After three exciting track races - a mile, 3000m, and a final mile held over consecutive Tuesday evenings in February, Team B, captained by Paschal Naughton, claimed overall victory in the Spring League 2026.Athletes needed to compete in at least 2 of the 3 races to qualify for a team prize.
Winning Team B Paschal Naughton - CaptainAnn Marie LarkinAlan MitchellAnn Marie McNamaraBarry MooneyMichael KinsellaNigel CunninghamDarragh RigneyLorcan ScallyDenis FlynnSarah FlanaganSandra BusteedJohn O’ConnellDiarmuid HerlihyMary GalvinJames FlemingGeorge FoxMarie DoneganRachel HenryFinian McDermottPhilano Moyo
Individual prizes went to the fastest men and women over the three legs of the league and the winners are:
Male1st Barry Mooney2nd Nigel Cunningham3rd Shane McGuinness Female1st Sarah Flanagan2nd Pauline Curley3rd Niamh McEnhillCongratulations to all who competed and contributed to three superb evenings of racing.Special thanks to Anna Competition Secretary and all officials who ensured the smooth running of the league.
Well done to the members of the other teams captained by: Naomi Galvin, Shane McGuinness and Niamh McEnhill. 

Connaught Indoor Championships
On Sunday February 22nd at TUS Athlone, Rory and Katie Deverell competed as guests in the sprints and long jump. Rory was first up in the 200m sprint and produced a great performance and personal best in 25.82 seconds to finish 6th in the M35 age group. With only 20 minutes to recover, Rory was back into the blocks for the 60m sprint and once again, Rory delivered, running another personal best of 7.79 seconds to secure 3rd.
Katie competed in the senior women’s long jump. Using the competition for practice to work on a few technical changes from her last competition, Katie produced a very solid series of six jumps, especially impressive considering she had been ill for the previous two weeks, reducing her training capacity by 80%. Her best legal jump of the day measured 5.30m, which was enough to win the competition. Notably, she also recorded two longer jumps of 5.50m and 5.79m but unfortunately fouled marginally on both attempts. Katie’s performance will undoubtedly boost her confidence heading into her upcoming competitions.
Olive Mannion was in action too. Competing in the ladies O50 category she bagged a very impressive haul of 3 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medal.
: Bronze in the 60m in 11.50 seconds.
: Silver in the shot Put - 6.29 metres.
: Silver in the 200m in 39.36 seconds.
; Gold in the 400m - 1.34.22
: Gold in the 800m - 3.43.97
: Gold in WFD throwing 28lbs - 4.81metres.

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Nenagh Half Marathon
Well done to Noreen Hunt who competed in the Nenagh Half Marathon on Sunday, 22nd February, in the town of Nenagh.
Noreen completed the race alongside her niece, Emma Hunt, finishing strongly in a time of 2:26:55. Well done to both ladies.

II Meeting Internacional Ourense
At the II Meeting Internacional Ourense in Spain, Maddie Mooney delivered a strong performance on Saturday, February 21st.
Competing in the 1500m, the USA-based athlete produced a solid run as part of her preparations for the upcoming National Senior Indoor Championships at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena next weekend.
Maddie crossed the line in 4th place, clocking 4:21.72, a promising performance heading into the national championships.

Tullamore Harriers raise close to €14,000 in support of Offaly Hospice
Tullamore Harriers AC has raised €13,851.90 for Offaly Hospice following the annual Hospice Mile event held on Christmas Day 2025.Members of the club, past and present, along with friends, families and many people visiting Tullamore for Christmas, took part by walking the mile or part of it at the club’s stadium. Participants donated generously in support of a cause that plays a vital role in the local community.The funds raised will contribute to the ongoing work of Offaly Hospice  in providing essential care and support to patients living with life-limiting illnesses, helping them and their families through extremely challenging times.The cheque was formally presented to Offaly Hospice Director Humphrey O'Connor, who expressed huge gratitude to Tullamore Harriers for the outstanding sum raised and for the tremendous effort involved by everyone in the club.On behalf of Tullamore Harriers we wish to thank everyone who made donations and supported the event. 

Tullamore Harriers 5K
Tullamore Harriers AC will host its annual 5K Road Race on Sunday, 8th March. This popular event is the opening race of the 2026 Healthy Offaly 5K Road Race Series and is one not to be missed.
The race will start outside the Tullamore Harriers club grounds on the Charleville Road, follow a looped course, and finish on the tartan track in the stadium. The course is flat and fast, run on fully closed roads for added safety, and consistently attracts runners of all abilities looking to kick-start the road race season.
Entry is now open via PopUpRaces.ie.

BnM Tullamore Harriers Half Marathon

The annual BnM Tullamore Harriers Half Marathon is now open for registration.
Taking place on Saturday, 29th August 2026, this popular event continues to grow in reputation and demand. In recent years, entries have sold out quickly so early registration is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.
The race proudly hosts the Leinster Half Marathon Championships and the Offaly Half Marathon Championships and is Round 4 of the Offaly Endurance Series, making it a key date in the racing calendar for club and competitive runners alike.
Entry is via Myrunresults.ie.

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Fixtures
February
28th February - National Senior Indoor Championships, Sport Ireland NIA
March
1st March - National Senior Indoor Championships, Sport Ireland NIA
7th March - IUAA indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena
8th March – Tullamore Harriers 5k
14th March - National Indoor U20 & U23 Championships – Athlone
15th March - 123.ie National Indoor Master Championships -Athlone
15th March – McNamara 5 mile Club race
22nd March – Banagher 5K
April
Monday 6th April - Battle of Clontarf 10 Mile (Leinster 10 Mile championships), St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin
12th April - Revive Active Great Ireland Run – National 10k - Phoenix Park, Dublin.
19th April – Rhode 5K
26th April - National Road Relays, Raheny

Senior Training
Training Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
For any enquiries contact club captains Glen 0868275228 or Rita
0868386687