Wins for Kevin and Niamh in Rhode 5k race

Athletics: Tullamore Harriers News

On what was a beautiful spring morning, providing ideal running conditions, 380 runners lined out for the Rhode 5K on Sunday last. Hosted by Rhode Athletic Club, this was Round 3 of the 2026 Healthy Offaly Series, leaving just five races remaining.

The race took place on a generally flat course, with only two canal bridges to climb and Tullamore Harriers had 32 runners on the line.

First man home was Kevin Minnock in 15:36, chased down by Mullingar Harriers athlete Mark Darby in 15:53, and Mick Fogarty of Ferbane AC third in 15:59.

For the women, it was Tullamore Harriers once again on the podium with Niamh Garvey first in 18:02. Second place went to Sophie Moroney of Emerald AC in 18:20, while third was Orlaith Flanagan of Mullingar Harriers in 18:52. Sarah Flanagan, fourth lady overall, claimed the O45 age group prize, while Mary Galvin won the O60 category.

In the team standings, Tullamore Harriers took honours in both the men’s and women’s categories with 1st place in both. Scorers for women’s team: Niamh Garvey, Sarah Flanagan, Niamh McEnhill, Charlotte Abbott. Scorers for men’s team: Kevin Minnock, Daniel Rigney, Barry Mooney, Nigel Cunningham

Well done to everyone who competed, and congratulations again to Rhode on a superb event. The post-race home baking was another very positive talking point!

Tullamore Harriers results: Kevin Minnock 15:36; Daniel Rigney 16:32; Barry Mooney 16:49; Nigel Cunningham 17:11; Niamh Garvey 18:01; Jack Marron 18:46; Nick McGowan 19:02; Sean Goodings 18:59; Sarah Flanagan 19:05; Brendan Abbott 19:25; Alan Mitchell 19:28; Rory O’Connor 20:01; Niamh McEnhill 20:05; Justin Murtagh 20:18; Bryce Fraser 20:48; Charlotte Abbott 21:01; Glenn Finlay 21:31; Vinny Conlon 21:38; Maeve Larkin 22:23; Finian McDermott 22:53; Mary Galvin 23:13; John Carroll 23:25; John O’Connell 23:57; Emer Rigney 24:09; Martina Conlon 26:04; Noreen Hunt 26:15; Anne Daly 26:38; Pat Kennedy 26:41; Paschal Naughton 26:59; Sharon Daly 27:39; Ann Marie Larkin 28:59; Jim Langan 43:39.

Juvenile All Star Award for Alisha

A huge congratulations to Alisha Maher on receiving an Athletics Ireland Juvenile All Star Award for Offaly, in recognition of her outstanding achievements in Irish athletics during 2025.

The Juvenile All Star Awards is a wonderful annual celebration of Ireland’s top young athletes, highlighting the next generation of stars and their success throughout the season.

Alisha was selected by the Juvenile Committee of Athletics Ireland, and the award ceremony was at the Mullingar Park Hotel on April 18th. Well done, Alisha - a tremendous achievement.

Westport 10K

Well done to Naomi Galvin, who competed in the Westport 10K on Saturday last. After tackling the hills of Phoenix Park at the National 10K, six days previously, Naomi faced an even more challenging and hillier course in beautiful Westport in an event which featured a marathon, half marathon and 10K. A fantastic effort once again finishing in a time of 57:31.

Juvenile Membership

Tullamore Harriers it is not accepting new juvenile members of primary school age at present. However, boys and girls of post-primary school age are welcome to apply for membership.

Fixtures

26th April: National Road Relays, Raheny. 3rd May: Leinster Novice & Masters Road Championships, Gowran, Co Kilkenny. 8th May: Ferbane 5K. 16th May: Irish Runner 5K (National 5K), Phoenix Park. 17th May: Ashling Murphy 4 Mile (Offaly 4 Mile Championships), Tullamore. 23rd & 24th May: Leinster U20, Senior & Masters Championships, SETU Carlow. 29th May: Ballyskenach 5K. 29th & 30th May: Irish Schools Track & Field Championships, Tullamore Harriers. 31st May: Children’s Games & U12/U13 Championships, Tullamore Harriers.

Training

Senior training on Tuesdays at 5.55pm & 6.40pm and Thursdays at 6.30pm.