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Still Time To Sign Up For Kerry Hospice Corporate 5k And 10k Road Race

November 1, 2024 Dermot Crean Leave a comment

Michelle Greaney with Maura Sullivan and staff from the Bon Secours launching the Tralee Corporate 5k/10k Road Race.

THERE’S just over a week to go until the Kerry Hospice Corporate 5k and 10k Road Race takes place on Saturday, November 9 at 10:30am from the Tralee Bay Wetlands.

Every runner is welcome to take part in the event — which has the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee as the primary sponsor — but organiser Michelle Greaney is also inviting companies to put on their running shoes and join in some healthy competition with work colleagues, friends and other businesses.

“I want to extend out to the business community that feel good factor and sense of camaraderie that running brings,” said Michelle.

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“I would love you to take this opportunity to get out and get physically active to allow your team to thrive at work both physically and mentally. The Health benefits of taking part in a regular exercise programme are incalculable.”

“The Bon Secours Hospital Tralee recognises the importance of daily exercise in the workplace and this event will be a celebration of well being and community,” she added.

There are already team entries from hospitals, accountancy firms, medical practice and schools. Entry fee per team is €80 for the 5k and €100 per team for the 10k.

Individual entry is €20 for the 5k and €25 for the 10k. Register by clicking here.

There will be prizes on offer for the top three teams in the male, female and mixed categories. There are trophies for top three individuals and customised medals for all participants. All proceeds from the event will go to The Kerry Hospice.

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End The Year With A Refreshing 5k/10k Run For Palliative Care Unit

December 17, 2018 Dermot Crean

Joe Hennebery of Kerry Hospice, General Manager of The Rose Hotel, Mark Sullivan and Michelle Greaney of Optimal Fitness launch the New Year’s Eve 10/5k Run in aid of Kerry Hospice. Photo by Dermot Crean

IT was such a success last year that it’s back again this New Year’s Eve providing runners with a chance to end 2018 on a healthy note.

The Optimal Fitness Tralee 5k and 10k Road Race takes place on December 31 at 11am and proceeds raised will go to the Palliative Care Unit in Tralee.

Michelle Greaney of Optimal Fitness is promising another great event which starts and finishes at the Rose Hotel.

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There will be specially designed medals for all participants, a cash prize for overall win in both events, 5k Course record bonus cash prize of €100 (Cathal O Donnabhain, St Finbarrs AC, won it last year in 16.37.

There is also a trophy for the first 5 male and female home in both events, a trophy for 1st junior, (U16 and 16-19) male and female in 5k and a trophy for 1st wheelchair athlete and visually impaired athlete in 5k.

The entry fee is 5k €10 for the 5k and €20 for the 10k. Online registration closes on December 28th. Click here for the link for registration page.

Number pick up and registraion will take place at the Rose Hotel on December 30th between 6.30pm-7.30pm. Very limited registration for 5k only and number pick up between 09.30-10.30 on the morning of the race.

Optimal Fitness Tralee would like to thank the Rose Hotel for hosting the event and sponsoring the 24 trophies.

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Get Set To Finish The Year On A Fitness High

December 29, 2017 Dermot Crean

Michelle Greaney of Optimal Fitness looking forward to the 5k/10k Road Race on New Year’s Eve. Photo by Dermot Crean

A LOCAL woman is encouraging people to get involved in the final 5K/10K road race of the year on New Years Eve in Tralee.

Michelle Greaney of Optimal Fitness presents her first 5k and 10k event starting from The Rose Hotel at 11am on Sunday, December 31 and she is hoping runners of all abilities will get together for a final run of the year and in doing so raise vital funds for the Kerry Cork Health Link Bus.

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The 5k runners take off from The Rose Hotel, they then head to the Marina and run along the canal walkway, up to the bridge at the top of Hare Street which they cross and run back to The Rose Hotel.

There will be medals for all participants and a cash prize for 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall in both men’s and women’s events.

There will also be a trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female in both events, protein pack vouchers from local butchers, a prize for 1st in each masters category in the 10k, a prize for 1st junior male and female in both events and a prize for 1st Optimal Fitness member home in both events.

This is a chip timed event and the price is 5k – €10 and 10k – €20. Registration is available on the morning of the race from 09.30am – 10.30am.

Michelle thanked The Rose Hotel, Aspen Grove, Kellihers Garage, Mark Rael Electrical, Lee Strand and Distace coach John Starrett for sponsoring the event.

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Michelle’s Invitation To Final Run Of 2017 With 5k/10k Road Race

December 14, 2017 Dermot Crean

Michelle Greaney (right) of Optimal Fitness with Tommy Horan, Anne Kelliher and Christine Brosnan looking forward to the 5k/10k Road Race on New Year’s Eve. Photo by Dermot Crean

A 5K/10K road race will take place on New Years Eve in Tralee to close the year on a healthy note and raise funds for a local charity.

Optimal Fitness presents its first 5k and 10k event starting from The Rose Hotel at 11am on Sunday, December 31 and organiser Michelle Greaney is hoping runners of all abilities will get together for a final run of the year.

Also, Michelle said a large part of the funds raised will go to Kerry Cork Health Link Bus.

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The 5k runners take off from The Rose Hotel, they then head to the Marina and run along the canal walkway, up to the bridge at the top of Hare Street which they cross and run back to The Rose Hotel. (see below).

There will be medals for all participants and a cash prize for 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall in both men’s and women’s events.

This is a chip timed event and the price is 5k – €10 and 10k – €20. Registration also on the morning of the race from 09.30am – 10.30am or you can register online now by clicking here

Michelle thanked The Rose Hotel, Aspen Grove, Kellihers Garage, Mark Rael Electrical, Lee Strand and Distace coach John Starrett for sponsoring the event.

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VIDEO/PHOTOS: Hundreds Take Part In Kerins O’Rahillys 10k Event

February 1, 2016 Dermot Crean

Catherine O'Sullivan, Mandy Hudson, Ann Curtin and Susan O'Sullivan at the start of the Kerins O'Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Catherine O’Sullivan, Mandy Hudson, Ann Curtin and Susan O’Sullivan at the start of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

OVER 340 runners and walkers took off from the Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club on Sunday for their second annual 10k fundraising event.

There was a bit of a breeze and ‘misty’ rain but otherwise conditions were fine for the run, which also celebrated the 1916 hero The O’Rahilly, from whom the club gets part of its name.

Well known local athlete, John Griffin, was the official starter as the runners made their way off on the route around the Kerries and beyond, at 10am.

A descendant of the O’Rahilly, great grandson John O’Rahilly, was also there and presented medals after the event in the clubhouse, where participants enjoyed some well earned refreshments.

The first home in the men’s race was Stephen Young, followed by Pat Dunworth and John Barrett.

In the ladies race, Catriona Barry came first followed by Jessica McCarthy and Caoimhe Casey.

There were also sports team events with Kerry Crusaders winning the men’s event and the Austin Stacks ladies winning on enemy soil in the women’s event, receiving the John Dowling Perpetual Trophy for their efforts.

For all the results click here

Scroll down for a short video of the start and loads of photos below…

Ian Brick, Marilyn O'Shea and William Brick at the start of the Kerins O'Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Ian Brick, Marilyn O’Shea and William Brick at the start of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Anne O'Leary, Marie Hickey, George Glover, Michael Donovan, Catherine Conroy and Eileen Brennan at the start of the Kerins O'Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Anne O’Leary, Marie Hickey, George Glover, Michael Donovan, Catherine Conroy and Eileen Brennan at the start of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Minister Jimmy Deenihan with runners at the start of the Kerins O'Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Minister Jimmy Deenihan with runners at the start of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Melissa Nix, Stephanie Nix, Shane Ronan, Denis Brosnan, Philip O'Connor and Martin Nix at the start of the Kerins O'Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Melissa Nix, Stephanie Nix, Shane Ronan, Denis Brosnan, Philip O’Connor and Martin Nix at the start of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Mark Evans, Pat O'Flaherty, Gráinne Ní Chonchubhair, Colette Flannery and Ciarán Ó Conaill at the start of the Kerins O'Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Mark Evans, Pat O’Flaherty, Gráinne Ní Chonchubhair, Colette Flannery and Ciarán Ó Conaill at the start of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Jessica McCarthy and John Kelly at the start of the Kerins O'Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Jessica McCarthy and John Kelly at the start of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Padraig Corkery, Sarah Flaherty and David O'Brien at the start of the Kerins O'Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Padraig Corkery, Sarah Flaherty and David O’Brien at the start of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Susan O'Sullivan, Martin Moore, Tommy Horan and Shane Savage at the start of the Kerins O'Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Susan O’Sullivan, Martin Moore, Tommy Horan and Shane Savage at the start of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Ursula Barrett, Norma O'Dowd, Mags Hussey and Linda O'Sullivan at the start of the Kerins O'Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Ursula Barrett, Norma O’Dowd, Mags Hussey and Linda O’Sullivan at the start of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Churchill men at the start of the Kerins O'Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Churchill men at the start of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Stephen Skelton and Daniel Nolan at the start of the Kerins O'Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Stephen Skelton and Daniel Nolan at the start of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Noreen Teahan, Mary Flaherty and Helen O'Rourke Heaslip at the start of the Kerins O'Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Noreen Teahan, Mary Flaherty and Helen O’Rourke Heaslip at the start of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Mary Williams, Brenda O'Connor and Jennifer Williams at the start of the Kerins O'Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Mary Williams, Brenda O’Connor and Jennifer Williams at the start of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Philip Sicat, Rose Brosnan, Anne Sicat and Mike Brosnan at the start of the Kerins O'Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Philip Sicat, Rose Brosnan, Anne Sicat and Mike Brosnan at the start of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Ann Curtin, Catherine Costello, Mandy Hudson and Carmel Hobbert at the start of the Kerins O'Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Ann Curtin, Catherine Costello, Mandy Hudson and Carmel Hobbert at the start of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Marilyn O'Shea at the start of the Kerins O'Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Marilyn O’Shea at the start of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Runners take off at the start of the Kerins O'Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Runners take off at the start of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Special 1916-Themed Medal For Finishers Of Kerins O’Rahillys 10k

January 17, 2016 Dermot Crean

Kerins O'Rahillys Run 1 — Club senior players Jack Savage, David Moran and Cormac Coffey with club members launching the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k which takes place on Sunday, January 31. Photo by Dermot Crean

KERINS O’Rahilly’s are looking forward to their second 10k Run at the end of the month and this time finishers will be presented with a special 1916-themed medal featuring one of the men whom the club is named after.

With 400 taking part last year, organisers are hoping to exceed that number this year to raise funds for the club on January 31.

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“The medal commemorates Michael O’Rahilly who fought in 1916. There’s a lot things happening this year in the GAA around the country to do with the Rising and this is our event to commemorate one of the men whom the club is named after,” said Peter Nolan, one of the organisers of the event.

“It’s a unique medal and everyone who finishes, running or walking, will receive it. It’s a real collectors item,” said Peter.

There is also a competition where clubs are invited to enter teams of four. Last year Kerry Crusaders won the men’s race and Na Gaeil ladies taking the women’s crown.

“There are seven football and running clubs entering teams so far, so it would be great to get the local clubs around town to enter team of four, with the first three home times to count. We also welcome walkers to take part in the event. At the end of the day it’s about exercise and keeping fit,” said Peter.

There will be refreshments after the event at about 12noon in the clubhouse along with the presentations.

The run takes place at 10am on Sunday, January 31 from the Clubhouse.

Registration at €20 is open now online at the Run The Kingdom website by clicking here

Registration and number collection will be open on Saturday, January 30, between 12pm and 8pm at the clubhouse and again on the day of the run between 8am to 9am in the clubhouse.

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PHOTOS: Great Turnout For Churchill GAA 10k Run

October 19, 2015 Dermot Crean

Hazel Wharton, Carmel Quinn, Colette O'Sullivan, Margeret Gilbert, Sinead Stafford and Niamh Murphy at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean — Hazel Wharton, Carmel Quinn, Colette O’Sullivan, Margeret Gilbert, Sinead Stafford and Niamh Murphy at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean

OVER 130 people set off from the Oyster Tavern on Sunday morning in ideal conditions for a 10k run.

It was all in aid of Churchill GAA club who decided to hold the event as part of their centenary celebrations this year.

All proceeds from the event are going towards the development of the dressing rooms at their new pitch, located at the top of Churchill, opposite the local church.

The scenic route took in all of the beauty that Churchill has to offer with the looped route passing both the new grounds and the old grounds.

The first home in the men’s race was Donal O’Callaghan, followed by Patrick O’Connor and Tommy O’Brien.

In the women’s race, Ciara Tierney was first home followed by Suzanne O’Sullivan and Rosam Quilter.

For the full list of results click here

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Carmel Quinn and Fiona Magee at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean

Breda Doyle and Elaine Galvin at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean

Jessie Brosnan, Janet Hennessy, Karen Nelligan, Betty Brosnan, Zach Brosnan and Irene Kavanagh at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean

Denis Brosnan, Rosarie Quilter, Suzanne O'Sullivan and James Daly at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean — Denis Brosnan, Rosarie Quilter, Suzanne O’Sullivan and James Daly at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean

Samantha and Martina Wadding, Richard and Bridget McBride, Gemma O'Shea and Liz O'Connor at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean — Samantha and Martina Wadding, Richard and Bridget McBride, Gemma O’Shea and Liz O’Connor at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean

Philip O'Connor, John Nix and Kevin Finn at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean — Philip O’Connor, John Nix and Kevin Finn at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean

David Rolls, Tracy O'Sullivan and Padraig Ryan, at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean — David Rolls, Tracy O’Sullivan and Padraig Ryan, at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean

Gráinne Ní Chonchúir and Collette Flannery at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean

David and John Chute at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean

Pat Sheehy, Con Connor, Maurice O'Shea and Tom Scanlon at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean — Pat Sheehy, Con Connor, Maurice O’Shea and Tom Scanlon at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean

Noel Cronin and Enda O'Sullivan at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean — Noel Cronin and Enda O’Sullivan at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean

In front; Jessie Brosnan, Eileen Lovett, Aine Crowe. Back from left; Zach Brosnan, Tommy Horan, Martina Coffey, Ethel Meehan and Edel Broderick at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean

Runners taking off at the Churchill GAA 10k run on Sunday morning from the Oyster Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean

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PHOTOS: Runners Brave The Rain For Summer Solstice Run

June 22, 2015 Dermot Crean

Martina Fernane, Siobhan Cushen, Catriona Ross before the start of the Summer Solstice 10k Run on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

OVER 150 runners registered for the ‘Summer Solstice 10k’ which was run in horrible conditions on Sunday night.

It was the tenth anniversary of the run which was started back in 2005 by Jim McNeice as he looked to raise money for the ‘Irish Heart Foundation’.

Runners took shelter from the rain in the Brandon Hotel before the race started from Neil Armstrong way, outside Siamsa Tire, and runners then headed up James Street to O’Rahillys Villas on to Lohercannon through Blennerville left at Tonevane cross, down pass the rugby club and back to the Brandon.

In the end the men’s race was won by Michael O’Regan (33:47) followed by Joe O’Connor (34:23) with Derek Griffin (34:46) in third.

The women’s race was won by Sharon Cahill (41:14) with Catherine O’Sullivan (44:20) in second and Anne Kelliher (46:31) in third.

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Niamh Brosnan, Caoileann Cullinane, Niamh Cullinane and Kate Brosnan before the start of the Summer Solstice 10k Run on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

In front; Mary and David Toomey, James Mahony. At back; Louise Mahony, Kathleen White, Siobhan Barrett, Brian Byrne, Julie Bann and Catriona Daly, Teresa Grimes and Margaret Mahony before the start of the Summer Solstice 10k Run on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Participants at the start of the Summer Solstice 10k Run on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Tony Foley and Wayne Young before the start of the Summer Solstice 10k Run on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Paschal Boylan and david O'Connell before the start of the Summer Solstice 10k Run on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Paschal Boylan and david O’Connell before the start of the Summer Solstice 10k Run on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Claire Molloy, Cathy Jordan, Carmel Hobbert, Catherine Costello, Martina Coffey, Frances Relihan before the start of the Summer Solstice 10k Run on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Caroline O'Mahony and Brenda O'Connell before the start of the Summer Solstice 10k Run on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean — Caroline O’Mahony and Brenda O’Connell before the start of the Summer Solstice 10k Run on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Hit The Road For The Kerins O’Rahilly’s 10k Run

January 12, 2015 Dermot Crean

PEOPLE from all over the county and beyond are expected to take part in a 10k run from Kerins O’Rahilly’s on February 1 to raise funds for the Strand Road club.

The event is in conjunction with the ‘Run The Kingdom’ organisation and is part of their calendar of runs for 2015.

“It’s a community-based event,” said Peter Nolan of the fundraising committee. “The run takes place in the community. It actually finishes with a lap of Cahill’s Park, which is one of the oldest estates in the area, before heading back to the clubhouse.”

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It’s also a chance to renew rivalries with GAA clubs as Peter explained.

“We’re also inviting all clubs to enter teams. The best three finishers from each club’s performances will be counted and the winning club will be presented with the John Dowling Memorial Trophy. We’ve also commissioned a beautiful medal and every finisher of the run will receive one,” he said.

The event is on the same day as the Kerry v Mayo National League game in Killarney and Kerins O’Rahilly’s have been in touch with Mayo GAA clubs to invite them to take part.

“The run starts at 10am [9.30am for walkers] so there’ll be plenty time to make the game in Killarney after,” assured Peter.

The run starts from the club’s car park, up Ballyvelly and to the Kerries out towards the Spa/Fenit Road, left at Knockanish, past the driving range and back to Cahill’s Park and the clubhouse. (click here for route map)

Registration is €20 and people can register online by clicking here or at the clubhouse from 7pm-9pm on each Wednesday, from now until the race. People can also register that morning at the club from 8am-9am.

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Special 1916-Themed Medal For Finishers Of Kerins O’Rahillys 10k

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