Update to training: We have introduced a Wednesday session on the grass at the Farm, Curraheen.

Weekly Training Sessions

Tuesdays at 18:00 – MTU Track

• Interval and speed work session with Marion Lyons and Eamonn McEvoy.
• Examples: 400m, 800m, 1km, 1 mile repeats at current 5km pace. 

Wednesdays at 18:00 – The Farm, Curraheen 

• Cross Country Specific Training
• These sessions will focus on running on grass, and if you have spikes, we recommend bringing them.
• Training on grass with spikes is highly beneficial, as it improves traction and agility on uneven terrain, while strengthening stabilizing muscles. 
• Learn more about the Cross Country Season

Fridays at 18:00 – MTU Track 

• Tempo sessions with Eamonn McEvoy and Marion Lyons.
• Examples: 3 x 7 minutes,  4 x 8 minutes at tempo pace (about 25 second per mile slower than current 5km pace). 

MTU Track 

• 🚪 Entrance: Only use the back entrance to the track (i.e., the one behind the stand).
• ⏰ Timing: Other groups will be using the track before and after us. Please do not go on the track before 6 PM and leave promptly at 7 PM.
• 🏃‍♂️ Warm Up/Down: This could be done outside the track, e.g., on the pathway behind MTU by the river.
• 🤝 Sharing Space: On Tuesdays, Togher juveniles will be using the field events and equipment. On Fridays, we will be sharing the track with Old Abbey. Please be mindful that there will be others, including juveniles, around the facility during training times

New Members Welcome We usually split into 3 different groups at sessions, including an introductory group, so you will always find a pace to suit your current ability & challenge you at the same time. If you are interested in joining, why not come along for a test drive! We’ll be more than happy to answer any questions you may have and offer advice on your training too.

🚨 Attention All Members 🚨

We are pleased to announce some important changes to our training schedule and location:

Training Days:

📅 New Schedule: Training will now take place on Tuesdays and Fridays.

🚫 There will be no Monday session until further notice.

New Location:

📍 Training sessions will now be held at the MTU Track.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these changes. We believe this new schedule and location will better accommodate our members and enhance our training experience.

MTU Track Important Notes:

• 🚗 Parking: Only use the car park behind the stand.
• 🚪 Entrance: Only use the back entrance to the track (i.e., the one behind the stand).
• ⏰ Timing: Other groups will be using the track before and after us. Please do not go on the track before 6 PM and leave promptly at 7 PM.
• 🏃‍♂️ Warm Up/Down: This could be done outside the track, e.g., on the pathway behind MTU by the river.
• 🤝 Sharing Space: On Tuesdays, Togher juveniles will be using the field events and equipment. On Fridays, we will be sharing the track with Old Abbey. Please be mindful that there will be others, including juveniles, around the facility during training times.

Thank you for your support.

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ St. Finbarr’s A.C. Committee 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

The year is drawing to a close and we need to raise the issue of registration for 2024. In previous years, AAI insurance for registered athletes was extended to the end of January of the following year. This year, the Athletics Ireland system for 2024 has been up and running since November 20th. Consequently, all athletes insurance will expire on December 31st.

Athletes will NOT be covered for training or able to enter any competitions in 2024 if they have not registered for 2024. Sadly, that little end of January perk has gone by the wayside and we must now request our members to pre-register for 2024 as quickly as possible.

The annual subscription for 2024 is 70 euro.

Click here for Payment Options and 2024 Membership Form

If you use Bank Transfer, please state your FULL NAME first and foremost. Narratives like Club Sub, BARRS Payment, Track Fees, , etc. will result in unknown payments. We would encourage existing members not to use Standing Orders and have removed this option from the membership form.

AAI registration requires an Emergency Contact Name and Number for each club member. This is really a no brainer! If you have an Emergency at training or competition, we or the AAI need to know who to contact. We currently have ICE (in case of emergency) details for about 50% of the club and need to close out the list the other 50%. So, please comply with any request from us for ICE details.

In the meantime, we wish all our members and friends a very happy Christmas and all the best (of running) for the new year.

Club Registrar,

St. Finbarr’s A.C.

Would you like to try out Cross Country running?

Join us for an Open Cross Country Race on September 10th at the Cork Show Grounds.

💥 Open to all adults! Club registered and non-club registered runners!

👊 Great way to start off the Cross Country season ahead – Get back on the grass!

👊 Great way to give Cross Country a try without yet being registered with a club. 📣 Calling all solo runners, social runners, club runners and park runners!!

💥 Race Day: Sunday 10th September

💥 Adult races only

💥 4km intro/beginner race

💥 6km male race

💥 6km female race

📄Expression of Interest Required – Click here.

⭐Join us Friday night 26th May at 19:30 (after the track) for a special Awards Ceremony!

This year’s Club Awards will be presented to:

Darragh Mulcahy , Orla Byrne, Niamh Cronin, Katie Hickson, Irene Eighan, Rebecca McEvoy, Louisa Browne, Marie Kelly, Rhona Dempsey, Alex O’Shea, Padraig Mullins, Pat Murphy , Martina Kiely, Barry Twohig, Alan Hardiman, Anita Locke, Enda Kiernan, Gerry Cronin, Donie Murray , Rachel McEvoy Cian McParland and Joe Hegarty.

It would be great to gather together to congratulate this year’s award winning athletes.

There will be tea and coffee!