Tullamore Harriers athletes shine in Dublin marathon

Congratulations to the 24 Tullamore Harriers who proudly represented the club at the 44th Dublin Marathon on Sunday last (October 26^th). Every athlete who took to the streets of Dublin deserves immense credit for their hard work, dedication, and months of training - all having the last Sunday in October as their focus.

The Dublin marathon incorporates the National Marathon Championships and the Leinster Marathon Championships. The championship results will be published in due course, but it looks like some national and provincial will make their way to Tullamore Harriers AC.

The event started at Leeson Street Lower at approximately 8:45am with the first wave, followed by the other three waves.

From here the runners tackled the challenging 26-mile course through the heart of Dublin, finishing at Mount Street Upper. Despite rain showers and a strong breeze at times which wasn’t favourable for both competitors and supporters, the Tullamore Harriers squad delivered fantastic performances. The atmosphere was electric as always, with thousands of supporters lining the streets, cheering runners on every step of the way and providing a huge morale boost when it was needed most.

David McGlynn was the first Irish athlete to cross the finish line in sixth place, posting 2.11.01 while Ava Crean claimed the Irish women's national title on the day, finishing the race in a time of 2.34.12.

For Tullamore Harriers, the first finisher in the famous blue and white was Paul Mitchell with a superb 2.30.08. Paul ran alongside training buddy Mick Fogarty (Ferbane AC), with both men having excellent races.

Next in close succession were fabulous performances by Stephen Murphy (2.34.01), Barry Minnock (2.37.31), and Michael O’Brien (2.41.40).

There were also some fantastic personal bests (PBs) recorded on the day, including Michael Brennan (2.46.13), Gary Whittle (3.00.16), Ollie Neary (3.01.31), and Helena Buckley (3.53.43).

All the club’s athletes have their own stories to tell, and each one deserves great recognition for their efforts at this year’s Dublin Marathon. Some may say “never again!”, but as the memories of the tough miles fade, the pride of the achievement will remain.

A huge congratulations to all Tullamore Harriers and to our friends from surrounding clubs on an incredible day of running. Thank you to everyone who supported along the route and helped make it such a memorable occasion.

Paul Mitchell 2.30.08

Stephen Murphy 2.34.01

Barry Minnock 2.37.31

Michael O'Brien 2.41.40

Michael Brennan 2.46.13

Jamie Malone 2.50.44

Gary Whittle 3.00.16

Ollie Neary 3.01.31

Diarmuid Herlihy 3.25.23

Lorcan Scally 3.25.26

Adrian Curley 3.30.08

George Webb 3.30.19

Leslie Buckley 3.33.03

Gearoid McHugh 3.34.37

Jason McDermott 3.36.33

Elysia McCormack 3.45.25

Helena Buckley 3.53.43

Mary Daly 3.56.33

George Fox 4.01.54

Leslie Cornally 4.05.24

Paul Hensey 4.05.24

Naomi Galvin 4.10.40

John Carroll 4.12.57

Peter Bennett 4.31.43

Leinster Juvenile Even Ages, U20 & Novice Cross Country Championships

There was a super day for the Tullamore Harriers juvenile squad in Gowran, Co. Kilkenny today at Day 2 of the Leinster Juvenile Even Ages, U20 & Novice Cross Country Championships. There was a great turnout for the club with 31 athletes competing.

The standout individual performances were Sophie Hynes 10th (U12) and Aubin Walsh 12th (U12), both crossing the line in the top 12. In the under 14’s Tilly Cusack had a superb race to take 5th position. Ally Duffy tracked the lead throughout in a thrilling U16 girls only to be narrowly defeated in a nail-biting finish, to claim second. In the boys U16 event Daniel Rigney had a fantastic debut cross country experience, to finish 12th. Ronan Keaney running out of his age in the U18’s always well positioned, fought hard in the second half of the race to claim 5th, taking yet another individual medal. Super runs also by Sarah Whittaker, Sean Goodings and Patrick Duffy to heartbreakingly finish just outside the top 12.

Congratulations to all individual medallists, who now gain automatic progression to the All-Ireland Championships. Congratulations also to our U18 and U20 Girls on picking up outstanding team silver medal to also qualify. They will be joined by the U14 girls’ team who were dual qualifiers in club and county teams

Girls U12 2000m, 4th County -Sophie Hynes 10^th, Niamh O’Brien 102^nd and Niamh Murtagh 118^th.

Boys U12 2000m, 7th Club, 9th County -Aubin Walsh 12^th, Aidan Herlihy 58^th, Conall Malone 62^nd, Dara McLaughlin 65^th, Noel Moore 68^t , Luke Whittle 8^th and Sean Dunican 90^th

Girls U14 3000m, 4th Club, 8th County -Tilly Cusack 5^th, Sarah Whittaker 13^th, Annabel Donegan 74^th, Roisin O’Brien 79^th, and Meabh Moland 87^th.

Boys U14 3000m - James Hynes 8th, Daire Garvey 17^th and Ben Kirwan 72^nd.

Girls U16 4000m, 5th Club, 5th County -Ally Duffy 2^nd, Adelyn Walsh 22^nd, Mia Gallagher 31^st and Maeve Duffy 38^th.

Boys U16 4000m -Daniel Rigney 12^th, Sean Goodings 16^th.

Girls U18 5000m, 2nd Club, 2^nd County- Aobihe Moore 15th, Aurelia Crotty 19^th, Eabhadh Multaney-Kelly 22^nd and Kara Daly 29^th.

Boys U18 5000m - Ronan Keaney 5^th, Patrick Duffy 13^th and Jack Marron 59^th.

Girls U20 5000m, 2nd Club, 6th County - Rachel Donegan 18^th, Aoibhe Moore 23^rd, Aurelia Crotty 27^th, Eabha Multaney Kelly 30^th.

Well done to all who competed and a huge congratulations to those who qualified through to the Nationals which take place in 4 weeks’ time in Derry. Thanks of course to all our wonderful parents who take the time to get these young athletes to the events and of course all our coaches and volunteers for their dedication to get these fine young athletes ready for competition.

Leinster Novice.

The club was represented by 2 men in the Leinster Novice Championship race. Barry Mooney had a solid run to place a commendable 10th (20.50). Justin Murtagh too had a good run to clock 26.17 for the 6k race.

Minnock brothers selected for the British and Irish Masters Cross Country International

Congratulations to brothers Barry and Kevin Minnock on their selection to compete in the British and Irish Masters Cross Country International, which takes place in Roundhay Park, Leeds, on Saturday, November 15th.

This annual event brings together the top Masters athletes aged 35 and over, from England, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and Scotland.

Selection for Team Ireland was based on performances at the Autumn Open Cross Country in Abbottstown, where both men ran superbly. Kevin finished 4th in the O35 category, while Barry placed 1st in the O50 category.

Barry has proudly represented Ireland at this event on previous occasions, but this marks a first international selection for Kevin - a tremendous achievement and a proud moment for both brothers and the club.

Yokohama Marathon

Darren Ghee joined over 30,000 to compete in the Yokohama Marathon in Japan on Sunday the 26th of October. Well done Darren who clocked 4.41.

Lausanne Half Marathon

Well done to Evelyn Coughlan who competed in the Lausanne Half Marathon, Switzerland on Saturday the 25th of October. Evelyn was 9th lady in 1.21.44.

Notice: Juvenile Registration

Tullamore Harriers AC juvenile section is currently full for all children aged 12 and under, until January 2026.

Enquiries regarding children over 12 years of age can be directed to: registrartullamoreharriers@gmail.com

Fixtures

Sunday 2^nd November, - Offaly Intermediate & Juvenile Uneven Ages @ The Faithful Fields, Kilcormac.

Saturday 8^th of November – Leinster Senior & Juvenile Uneven Ages @ Kilbeggan Racecourse.

Saturday 8^th of November – Offaly Awards Ceremony @ Tullamore Court Hotel.

Sunday 23rd November - Athletics Ireland National Senior Junior & Juvenile Even-Age Cross-Country Championships @ Derry

Saturday 29^th of November – Leinster B and Juvenile Mixed Relays @ Stradbally.

Sunday 30^th November – Offaly Senior Cross Country Championships @ The Faithful Fields, Kilcormac

Sunday 7th December - Athletics Ireland National Novice and Juvenile Uneven Age Cross Country Championships @Abbotstown, Dublin

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Senior Training

Training Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.40pm to 8.30pm. For any enquiries contact club captains Glen 0868275228 or Rita 0868386687