Athletics with Drakesport

22/05/2026

John Joyce, Gary Roche and Davy Hickey pictured after the Ardmore 5 tonight.

08/05/2026

WOW. What can I say. What a race.

Ryan Creech (Leevale AC) breaks the course record with a stunning 23:44 winning performance. That man is all class. Can’t wait to see what he does in the coming months.

Michael Harty once again proving age is no barrier with a top class 24:28 run. Not long back after another injury, the man is an absolute warrior and a legend of Cork athletics. (Over 45).

Niamh Allen (Leevale AC) third overall and first female in 25:10. Another sensational performance and she’s proved in recent weeks that she is one of the most exciting Irish distance runners in the country.

Gutted I was working last night. It’s not that often you will see these three top class athletes in the same race.

Ryan Creech of Leevale AC wins the 2026 Midleton 5-mile road race... https://corkrunning.blogspot.com/2026/05/results-of-midleton-5-mile-road-race.html

28/04/2026

Well worth supporting!

26/04/2026

Midelton 5 miler.

Great club and well worth supporting.

Thursday May 7th.

https://eventmaster.ie/event/oR6xIk3tLm #:~:text=Joe%20Hourigan%20Memorial%20Midleton%205,our%20annual%20five%20mile%20race.

24/04/2026

Ballintotis 4 Mile report.

NATIONAL RECORD FOR NIAMH ALLEN WHILE JEREMIAH SHEEHAN STARS ON A NIGHT OF OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES

Firstly, another fantastic event. It just seems to get better and better each year. Congratulations to John Cashman and his team. Another outstanding advertisement for athletics.

In terms of the winner, congratulations goes to Jeremiah Sheehan (North Cork AC) who ran the perfect race to land the first prize. 19:18 the winning time and he’s an athlete to watch out for over the next couple of months.

The ever consistent Sean Doyle (Cork City AC) ran another great race, clocking 19:28. We might have had another result if he didn’t go out as hard, however, you can’t fault a man for going it. Sean will be winning plenty of races over the next couple of months. Great to see a big crowd from Cork AC who were out in force. The newly formed club is going for strength to strength under the guidance of Rob Heffernan - Olympic and World Championship hero.

David Carter made the trip worthwhile from Galway to finish third. A fine performance to finish third in 19:36.

Special mention to young Cork City AC athlete Ben O’Reilly Murphy who had a superb run, 7th across the line, dipping under the magical 20-min barrier, clocking 19:57.

Niamh Allen (Leevale AC) is world class and she shattered the National Record - fourth overall and the First Lady in a top class 19:50. She really is a joy to watch in full flight. Exciting times ahead for Niamh and her Coach the great Donie Walsh.

Jessica Coyne (Leevale AC) continued her good form with a second placed finish in 21:47. While Hannah Steeds made it a clean sweep for Leevale AC, finishing third in 22:01.

Barry Drake

23/04/2026

Jeremiah Sheehan (North Cork AC) runs the perfect race to win the Ballintotis 4

Looks like 19:17 on the clock.

23/04/2026

New National Record for Niamh Allen (Leevale AC)

Just under 19:50. Waiting on official confirmation.

23/04/2026

About 800 meters into the Ballintotis 4 with Sean Doyle (Cork City AC) in total
control early on.

Niamh Allen (Leevale AC) looking good in the women’s.

15/04/2026

First three across the line in tonight’s BHAA 5K

15/04/2026

A few shots from tonight’s BHAA 5K.

Congratulations Johnny Dineen on his charity couch to 5K

Donate: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/johnnydineen

Already over 10K raised for two fantastic charities.

15/04/2026

PWC 5K

About 400m in