Monday 10 September 2012

News Update from John Cashman

>> Hi All
>>
>> Congrats and well done to all from Midleton A.C who completed Sunday's
>> Cork Half Marathon in Blarney.  At the time writing, some category team
>> prizes, county classifications and Munster hnours have yet to be
>> finalised, but at this stage it looks like our club could be in with a
>> shout in a number of categories.
>>
>> Special mention to A.J Murphy, our top finisher in 20th place who
>> recorded a superb 1:20:52.  Hot on his heels was Marc Dalton whilst
>> Kieran Mulcany and Emmet Ronan were also blazing a trail to glory not far
>> behind. Congrats to Anna Doris who we know is on the podium in the ladies
>> Over 40 category and well done to all our other ladies, many of whom
>> battled bravely thorugh the pain barrier.  A big shout as well for Alan
>> Kelleher who enjoyed a fine run in his first race over the distance.
>>
>> See St Finbarr's AC web site ( http://www.stfinbarrsac.com/ ) for more race details and also keep checking
>> our club blog on a daily basis.
>>
>> Regards
>> John
>>
>> ps please see messages from Sally and also from organisers of Greenville
>> House 5K
>> ======================================================
>> NEW CROSS COUNTRY SEASON
>>
>> In the next couple of weeks the cross country season will be underway.
>> Below is a list of upcoming races.  If anyone is interested in running
>> cross country this year for the first time, the East Cork Championships
>> on 23 September would be a very good place to start.  It will be a very
>> small, low-key race.  For all competitions except the East Cork one,
>> entries have to be made about a week in advance.  There will be more
>> details nearer the time about who to contact, but please let me know if
>> you are interested in running cross country this season.  We hope to
>> build on our successes last year!
>>
>> 23 September East Cork Championships - novice and masters Conna
>>
>> 14 October County Novice Championships Carrignavar
>>
>> 21 October Munster Novice Championships Beaufort, Co. Kerry
>>
>> 4 November East Cork and County Championships -
>> junior and senior Carrignavar
>>
>> 9 December All-Ireland Championships - novice Thurles, Co.Tipp.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Sally Drennan
>> thedrennans@eircom.net
>> Tel. 087 2265857
>> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>> September 6th 2012
>> Re: Greenville Run for Autism 5km Race
>>
>> To Sally and the all in Midleton Athletics Club,
>>
>> The Cork Association for Autism would like to express their gratitude for
>> your clubs endorsement, advice and support whilst organising the
>> Greenville Run for Autism 5km.   We would not have been able to hold the
>> run without your advice and time and we owe the wonderful local community
>> in Carrigtwohill and Midelton so much with regards to their kindness and
>> manpower - please pass on our sincere thanks to all who helped out.
>>
>> I think the evening went well and that the runners enjoyed the experience
>> and felt that the race was tough!! due to the location of the finishing
>> line.
>>
>> Thank you very much for your support of the Cork Association for Autism -
>> all fundraising sponsorship and donations go directly to the provision of
>> services on the front line - supporting Adults with Autism and Asperger
>> Syndrome.
>>
>> We appreciate all backing that we receive from the community and may we
>> wish you the very best over the coming year,
>>
>> I hope to see you soon,
>>
>> Yours faithfully,
>>
>> Louise O'Sullivan
>>
>> Fundraising Manager
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Louise O'Sullivan
>> Fundraising Manager
>> Cork Association for Autism
>> 18 Cook Street
>> Cork
>> 021 4271808
>> 086 416 38 16
>>
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