The final event of our 75th Anniversary celebration took place last Saturday 3rd October in the Kingsley Hotel.
VIPs include the Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Damian Boylan, President of Athletics Ireland, Brid Golden and Chairperson of Cork County Board Michael Flynn.
Our panels of Marion Lyons, Fergus O’Donovan and Dan Kennedy followed by Eamonn McEvoy, Mary Sweeney and John Buckley relived some club memories, from the early years at its foundation in 1951 into the present day. Members, training, achievements, races and humourous stories including some county, national and international events being recounted.
Thank you to all who attended our events over the past 3 months.
Looking forward to out centenary celebrations in 2051!!!!
A massive well done to all our St Finbarrs AC athletes who took to the cross-country course in North Cork and delivered outstanding performances across Intermediate and Masters categories.
The Barrs singlet was well represented from first finisher to last, showing real depth, grit and club spirit in horrendous conditions in Bweeng.
Top Highlights
Abby Ring stormed to 1st place in the Intermediate Women, with fantastic support from Jane Prendergast (3rd) and Rachel McEvoy (5th).
Barry Twohig led the way for the men, taking 1st place overall, backed up by strong runs from Con Marshall and Cian McParland to take the M+35 Team silver
Shane Buckley and Luke McCormack delivered big performances to place 3rd and 5th in the Intermediate Men.
Team Success
2nd place – M35+ Men’s Team, Barry, Con & Cian
2nd place – M65+ Men’s Team, Eamonn Eddie & John
5th place – Masters Women F45+ Team
Masters Medal Performances
Eamonn McEvoy, Eddie Barry, John Quigley – M70
Billy Caball – M80
Mary Sweeney & Kitty Harrington-Buckley – F60 (1st & 2nd)
Jo Martin – F65
Joanna Klejbuk – F40
Women
Abby Ring
Jane Prendergast
Rachel McEvoy
Joanna Klejbuk
Anne Wolfe
Imelda Marshall
Catherine Kerrigan
Sinead Noonan
Margaret Twohig
Jo Martin
Mary Sweeney
Kitty Harrington-Buckley
Men
Barry Twohig
Shane Buckley
Luke McCormack
Con Marshall
Cian McParland
John Cronin
Johnny Hurley
Kieran Ruby
David Leonard
Brendan Hallissey
Eamonn O’Mahony
Tom Downes
Neil Murphy
Oleksii Zatsarynskyi
Donal Murray
Eamonn McEvoy
Eddie Barry
John Quigley
Billy Caball
From Intermediate newcomers to our incredible veteran athletes, this was a proud day for St Finbarrs AC.
Well done to every runner who wore the singlet, and gave it their all for the Barrs
A huge well done to all our amazing athletes who took on the Dublin Marathon today! Every one of you did the club proud with fantastic performances, determination, and team spirit from start to finish.
The objective is to run as far as possible in 24hrs around a 1500m track. The race brings together some of the best ultra runners in the world and Jason takes his well earned place amongst a tough field. .
Jason gives us an insight on his journey to the start line :
How were you selected?
Athletics Ireland selected a team in May. In order to qualify for selection athletes had to meet specific criteria to be considered for selection. One of those criteria was a minimum of 220km in 24hrs. I won the National 24hr championships in 2024 in Belfast with a distance of 231km and I was also a finisher in the Spartathlon Ultra event in Greece a non-stop 246km run from Athens to Sparta. My results in both these races led to my selection.
How many on the Irish team? Do you know your team mates?
There are 5 people on the Irish team, 3 men and two women. Many of the team are highly experienced endurance runners having represented Ireland at international level in previous years. The team includes: Jessie O Connor, Dave Andrews, Anne Jennings & Lorraine McMahon
When did you start your training programme?
After I found out in May I had been in selected for the world championships the hard training started then.
Give us some insight into your training plan?
Im self-coached so I created the training programme myself based on my experience. The structure of my plan is not very different to a marathon training plan. Ive been running consistent 160km+ mileage weeks for the last two months. I spent a lot of time training on hilly trail routes to build leg strength. The world championships is around a 1500m circuit so Ive had to do a lot of my training running around looped tracks to build some new mental resilience. My long runs have been ranging from 4 to 6 hours ( 40km – 70km ) including a lot of back-to-back long runs on tired legs. A big focus has been on eating and digesting food while running. How you fuel and when you fuel your body in these types of races is one of the most important things to get right so practicing your race day nutrition on training runs has been important.
What was your highest mileage week??
My peak mileage weak at the end of Sept was 253km / 157miles
How do you find time with work to train for this event while building this incredible mileage??
Its hard, you have work and family commitments, but you can always find a way if you really want something badly enough.
Being disciplined with your time has been super important.
Give us some insights into the nutrition you will need on race day??
I am aiming for around 80g of carbs per hour for 24 hours. This will come from a variety of sources – SiS Carbohydrate Drink, SiS Beta 40g Gel, Bananas, Coke Cola, Flapjacks
Electrolytes and salt tabs will be important. Im hoping to consume around 500-600ml per hour.
How has the training gone ?? Have you had any injuries/setbacks?
Training has gone well overall with no major injuries. Ive had a few niggles which I’ve managed through good sleep, massage & physio sessions, sauna / ice baths and good pre & post training nutrition.
What is the goal?
I want to put in as big of a performance as I can while wearing the green jersey and representing St Finbarrs AC. It will be a tremendously proud day for me and my family. If I manage to come away with a PB for 24hrs I will be delighted.
Is there race tracking available ?
Yeah, the event is being streamed live on YouTube and a tracker will also be available.
Held in conjunction with theTullamore Half Marathon on 30th August 2025
The Wednesday night session with Coach Dan Kennedy will be focusing on specific training for this event over the summer months.
Location
Tullamore Harriers Stadium, County Offaly, Ireland.
Start Time
10:00 AM
Course Highlights
Scenic route through Mucklagh, Killurin, and Cloonagh.
A mix of flat stretches and gently rolling hills, offering a challenge yet remaining accessible.
Closed roads ensure a safe and comfortable environment for runners.
Finishes with a memorable lap on the stadium track.
Ideal for those preparing for the Dublin City Marathon.
Welcoming all levels, from seasoned runners to first-time challengers.
Participants consistently praise the race for its seamless organisation, scenic course, and superb atmosphere. Tullamore Harriers AC takes pride in organising a top-class event.
The club may organise a bus to the event depending on numbers.
Cork Athletics Graded Leagues returns after an enforced absence of almost six years.
The Series will be held over five meets, over the months April to July. Each of the evening sessions will include County Senior Championship events, with the remaining Championship events being held on Sunday June 22nd
The club is encouraging all members to try the event in a no pressure enviroment. Club Coaches will be at the events, and can provide advice and guidance.
St. Finbarr’s A.C. is hosting a fun and festive members mile race on Tuesday, 17th December at the MTU Track!
Get kitted out in your festive reds, whites and greens. Let’s make a colorful night of it 🎅⛄🎄!
Race times:
🏃♂️ 18:10 – Sub 6 Minute Mile
🏃♀️ 18:20 – Sub 7 Minute Mile
🏃♂️ 18:35 – 7+ Minute Mile
We are excited to support Penny Dinners Cork with a charity collection on the night. Bring your festive spirit to help raise funds for this fantastic local cause!
Come run with us, spread some holiday cheer, and make a difference! 🎅✨
If you can’t make it but would like to donate please do so here: https://www.corkpennydinners.ie/get-involved-l
Top Highlights
Abby Ring stormed to 1st place in the Intermediate Women, with fantastic support from Jane Prendergast (3rd) and Rachel McEvoy (5th).
Barry Twohig led the way for the men, taking 1st place overall, backed up by strong runs from Con Marshall and Cian McParland to take the M+35 Team silver
Shane Buckley and Luke McCormack delivered big performances to place 3rd and 5th in the Intermediate Men.
Team Success
2nd place – M35+ Men’s Team, Barry, Con & Cian
5th place – Masters Women F45+ Team
Masters Medal Performances
Eamonn McEvoy, Eddie Barry, John Quigley – M70
