Nadine wins Ballyskenach 5k race
Tullamore Harriers AC News
A total of 34 Tullamore Harriers athletes made the trip to the Roscrea area for the Ballyskenach 5k race on Friday evening of last week.
Despite the miserable weather, the event drew a strong turnout with over 400 finishers. A big thank you to Ballyskenach AC for hosting another excellent race.
As we near the finale of the 2025 Healthy Offaly 5K Race Series, this proved to be a highly successful evening for the club, with both the men’s and women’s team prizes going to Tullamore Harriers. Nadine Donegan was first lady in 17.47 with a clear lead ahead of 2nd placed Grace Reilly (18.27) and Michelle Keenan (Ballyroan, Abbeyleix & District AC), who was 3rd (18.52).
First man was Jac Hopkins in 15.05 but the leading Harriers men weren't far behind with Kevin Minnock 4th, Barry Minnock 6th, Barry Mooney 8th and Jonathan Dunne 9th. The club's age group winners on the night were as follows: Evelyn Herlihy 1st in the O45 category and Barry Minnock 1st O50.
Tullamore Harriers results: Kevin Minnock 15:48; Barry Minnock 16:29; Barry Mooney 16:37; Jonathan Dunne 16:39; Eoin Brennan 17:10; Gary Whittle 17:33; Stephen Murphy 17:35; Nadine Donegan 17:47; Darren Butler 17:58; Padraig Berry 18:06; Eimhin Kenny 18:10; Daniel Molloy 18:40 Glen Finlay 19:10; Nick McGowan 19:15; Alan Heffernan 19:16; David Hollywood 19:31; Brendan Abbott 19:35; Alan Mitchell 19:48; Evelyn Herlihy 20:01; Diarmuid Herlihy 20:11; Francis Mollen 21:24; Charlotte Abbott 21:27; Michelle Mullaney 21:52; Finian McDermott 21:59; Elysia McCormack 22:34; Enda Golden 22:42; Tara McKinney 23:25; Dave Dunican 23:25; Naomi Galvin 24:42; Pat Kennedy 24:54; Helene Rouget 25:59; Michael Kinsella 26:40; Olive Mannion 27:33; Bernard Doheny 36:00. Men's Team - 1st place: Kevin Minnock, Barry Minnock, Barry Mooney and Jonathan Dunne. Ladies Team - 1st place: Nadine Donegan, Evelyn Herlihy, Charlotte Abbott and Michelle Mullaney.
Women’s Mini Marathon
Congratulations to Evelyn Coughlan and Emily Grennan who took part in the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin last Sunday. Now in its 43rd year, this iconic 10K event drew a massive turnout of over 20,000 participants running through Dublin city. Evelyn had a very solid run, finishing 6th overall in a time of 37:05, while Emily followed closely behind, securing 12th place with a strong 38:33.
Munster Masters Track and Field Championships
Well done to Olive Mannion who competed in the recent Munster Masters Track and Field Championships. Olive came away with a total of six gold medals! She topped the O60 age group in the 100m, 200m, 400m, Javelin, Shot Put, and WFD and recorded PBs in both the Shot Put and Javelin.
Fixtures
Friday, 6th June – Colin Dunne Primary Schools Track & Field, Tullamore Harriers.
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th June – Leinster Master Track & Field Championships, SETU, Carlow.
Friday, 13th June – Naomh Mhuire AC 5K, 8pm.
Tuesday, 17th June – Peter English 625, Tullamore Harriers.
Sunday, 22nd June – Jack Cox 10K, Kilcormac.
Training
Senior training on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.40pm to 8.30pm.