Bridevale AC

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️Cork City Marathon Weekend - 31st May 2026

Cork City Marathon is always one of the highlights of the running calendar. The atmosphere, the crowds, and the incredible support around every corner make it a special day for runners of all abilities. As a local club, hearing your name shouted out throughout the course gives you that extra lift when it's needed most.

🟡🟡This year felt particularly poignant.
The sea of yellow jerseys around the course was a powerful sight. Following the tragic loss of Ellen during last year's Half Marathon, it was a reminder to all of us how fortunate we are to be able to pull on our runners and stand on a start line once again. The emotional tribute to Ellen by her mother before the race was beautifully done and a moment that won't be forgotten by those who were there.🟡🟡

Bridevale AC was proudly represented by 14 members across the Half Marathon and 10km events, with some fantastic performances throughout the day.

Half Marathon
Brendan Walsh - 1:26:29
Ross McBride - 1:29:12
Sinead Dorgan 1.47.22
Terry Broderick - 1:48:20
Ciarán Stone - 1:52:54
Rebecca Walsh - 2:07:13
Jane Ivess - 2:31:56
Pamela McDonnell - 2:40:59
Louise O'Neill - 2:40:59

10km
Dave Collins - 39:04
Jim O'Connor - 39:15
Teddy Hornibrook - 46:12
Anna Hogan - 47:38
Deirdre O'Connor - 48:32

As many of you know, our Chairperson is taking on an incredible challenge this week, completing 5 Half Ironman distance triathlons in 5 consecutive days in aid of charity.

From Tuesday through to Saturday, people are welcome to join him for any part of the challenge, whether that's a swim, cycle or run. Whether you are there to shout his name, clap him, on the back or even run a few kilometres alongside him would be greatly appreciated and will help keep the spirits high over what promises to be a tough but inspiring five days.

We are all in awe of you Terry and wish you the best of luck over the next few days!!!

🏊 Swim: 8.00am daily in the Rez

🚴 Cycle: Approx. 9.15/9.30am from Rathcormac Community Field (Bride Rovers GAA Field on Saturday)

🏃 Run: Approx. 1.00pm from Rathcormac, returning around 3.00pm

Donation link: https://gofund.me/3d0419620

Regeneron Great Limerick Run 2026 🏃‍♂️

A bit late getting these results up… but definitely still worth celebrating!

Three Bridevale runners took on the Regeneron Great Limerick Run Half Marathon over the May Bank Holiday weekend, joining thousands hitting the streets of Limerick in one of the biggest race weekends of the year.

Huge bualadh bos lads!! 👏

Results:
Brendan Walsh – 1:24:11
Tomás Kearney – 1:42:19
Terry Broderick – 1:44:22

Bartlemy 6km Fun Run ☀️🏃‍♀️

“Fun Run” might have been slightly misleading considering the hills and the heat… but it turned out to be a brilliant morning all the same!

A tough little course with plenty of climbing, warm conditions, and lots of tired legs by the finish line. Thankfully the atmosphere made up for it. Huge credit to the Parents Association for a fabulous spread afterwards and for running such a well organised event.

A lovely local one to do with the kids too… even if some of them have no issue beating you to the finish line 😳

Brendan Walsh 22.33
Dave Collins 23:20
Teddy Hornibrook 27:32
Vinnie Murphy 28:38
Deirdre O'Connor 28:44
Kieran Wolfe 34:27

Ballintotis 4 Mile – 24th April 🏃‍♂️

Six of the lads took on the ever-popular Ballintotis 4 Mile on a beautiful dry spring evening — and as always, they delivered. Big crowd, great atmosphere, and that all-important spread afterwards. There was some unoffical pacers on the course keeping a close eye on Teddy Hornibrook which pushed him to getting another PB!! 🔥 👏

Results:
James Murphy – 23:26
David Collins – 24:08
Jim O’Connor – 24:40
Brendan Walsh – 27:08
Tomas Kearney – 27:27
Teddy Hornibrook – 27:48

Well done all!! 💪

Bartlemy 6km Run/Walk – 25th Anniversary 🎉
With just under 3 days to go, excitement is building for the Bartlemy 6km Run/Walk on Sunday, April 26th. Registration opens at 9:30am, with an 11am start. Chip timing is €15, and families are welcome to take part in the walk for free.
There will be refreshments, a raffle for a signed Cork jersey, and the winner of the children’s “Design Your Own Jersey” competition will also be announced on the day.
All are welcome 😊

Another busy spell for Bridevale runners with a mix of distances and locations.

Dave Collins kept his strong run of form going at the BHAA Cork 5km Series (15/4/26), clocking 18:39.

Brendan Walsh stepped up to The Great Railway Run 25km (19/4/26), finishing in a superb 1:43:04.

And further afield, Ciarán Stone took the Bridevale singlet all the way to Perth, lining out in a 10km and flying the flag proudly

Different races, different distances, same comitments.
Well done lads! 👏

🏃‍♀️The Cobh 10 mile took place yesterday and as always, it delivered in every way. A firm favourite for Anna Hogan, who this year brought along two first-timers, Deirdre O’Connor and Annette Murphy to experience it for themselves!

From the moment you arrive, there’s just a different feel to this race. Sunshine, sea views, music playing, crowds out cheering — and even a sighting of Sonia O'Sullivan adding to the buzz.

And yes… the race itself is tough.
Hilly. Properly hilly.
As the mug says: “It’s hilly… get over it.”

But just when the legs are starting to give up, you’re rewarded with that beautiful downhill into the finish — the kind that carries you home whether you like it or not.

Tough course, no doubt. Not one for chasing PBs.
But for atmosphere, scenery and a genuinely wholesome day out… it’s hard to beat. Hopefully there will be a few more Bridevale representatives there next year! 😁 💙💖

Results:
Anna Hogan – 1:20:25
Deirdre O’Connor – 1:23:04
Annette Murphy – 1:29:53

🏆 After smashing a sub-3 hour Dublin Marathon, most would be happy to sit back for a while… not Brendan Walsh. Instead, he went looking for a new challenge and stepped into the world of Hyrox — and today, he didn’t just compete… he won the Men’s Singles outright. Massive achievement Brendan, well done! 👏

Littleton Labyrinth 10 Mile Road Race – March 29th, 2026 🏃♀️

Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C., in conjunction with Tipperary County Council, present the Littleton Labyrinth 10 Mile Road Race, a flat, fast and scenic course starting and finishing at the Horse and Jockey Hotel.

The route incorporates part of the newly opened Littleton Labyrinth, offering runners a unique experience through the beautiful bog landscape.

🏁 Start Time: 9:30am
📍 Location: Horse and Jockey Hotel
🎁 €1,500 prize fund
👕 Free event t-shirt for the first 200 entries

Whether you are chasing a PB or taking on a new challenge, this promises to be a fantastic local race.