Carrick Mountain
Forum Messages
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Pól Ó Murchú | May 16 2013, 8:43pm | Hey Niamh, I've volunteered as First Aid for this race but equally happy to do Laptop if you need. |
| Niamh O'Ceallaigh | May 19 2013, 12:56am | Thanks Pol, I'll let you know closer to the time. |
| Niamh O'Ceallaigh | May 19 2013, 12:57am | Lots more volunteers required for this race. I need at least 4 more non running please. Thanks |
| Thomas Moore | May 20 2013, 12:09am | Hey Niamh I could do volunteer for this race, I havent done any volunteer work as yet mind ya but have to start some where, if I can come in handy in anyway let me know cheers |
| Jean O'Neill | May 23 2013, 1:08pm | Hi Niamh, I can volunteer for this race. As I am car-less (stolen) I can get a bus to Ashford, then carpool from pub. I would prefer to be a running volunteer. |
| Niamh O'Ceallaigh | May 23 2013, 6:40pm | RACE MARKER URGENTLY REQUIRED FOR CARRICK Perhaps two people might like to do half each? |
| Niamh O'Ceallaigh | May 23 2013, 6:42pm | Hi Jean, That would be great. Could somebody please offer Jean a lift from Ashford? Alternatively, I will be heading over from Ashford but will be early - leaving Ashford at around 5.15. |
| Nicola Crean | May 24 2013, 9:12am | Do you need anymore running volunteers do this race Niamh. If so I could collect Jean from Ashford on the way up? |
| Damien McParland | May 24 2013, 9:43am | Hi Niamh, I have put myself down as a non running helper for the race next week. This is the first time I have volunteered. What time would you like us to be there at? I could also pick up Jean on my way. Damien |
| Stephen Waters | May 24 2013, 10:15am | Hi Niamh Apologies for late notice but I have had to pull out from volunteering as I won't be able to make this race. Hope the race goes well for you. Stephen |
| Niamh O'Ceallaigh | May 24 2013, 5:47pm | That's grand Stephen. Thanks for letting me know. Nicola - thanks for volunteering. I have put you down as running volunteer. Thanks Damien, Would be great if you could make it down for 6.30. Thanks. |
| Niamh O'Ceallaigh | May 24 2013, 5:50pm | Thanks to all those who have volunteered. I have enough non running volunteers now. A couple of extra running volunteers would come in handy. I still need a race marker. There are a lot of junctions on this route so would be great if two people could share the role. |
| Mick Hanney | May 24 2013, 6:39pm | Hi, I could be mistaken but I'm not sure if the map is a 100% accurate view of the route ran last year. If someone who ran it last year can put up a link to their garmin track I can furnish an up-to-date map which will be useful to any markers. Ideally if someone who ran it last year can come forward as they'll be familiar with the lie of the land. Regards, Mick |
| Damian Cronin | May 26 2013, 3:58pm | Hi Niamh, Do you still need a running volunteer for this race? |
| Alan Ayling | May 26 2013, 8:51pm | I've put myself down as race marker. Anyone know the current whereabouts of the marking kit? |
| Ben Mooney | May 26 2013, 10:07pm | Will run and help. |
| Rosalind Hussey | May 27 2013, 10:46am | Hi Alan, I'd verbally offered to mark the race, so would you be interested in splitting the task? |
| Brendan Pollard | May 27 2013, 12:37pm | Folks, I live near Charlestown close to the M50 exit of Finglas. Anyone near here heading to race. I could in theory get to slip road if someone could kindly come down exit slip to just head straight back up onto M50. thanks, Bren |
| Jean O'Neill | May 27 2013, 1:26pm | I will check possiblearrival timesin Ashford-what time would suit someone picking me up? It will be tomorrow Tuesday night before I can check as I will be away. |
| Rob Lee | May 27 2013, 1:30pm | Hey, I'm thinking of cycling from Donneybrook, racing and then cycling back. (45k each way cycle). If I finish work at 5 and am straight out on the bike, I think I should make registration close at 7:15... First question, can I lock my bike somewhere safe? Second question, can I pay to enter when I arrive? Thanks, Rob |
| Nicola Crean | May 27 2013, 7:35pm | Niamh, FYI I have changed to non running volunteer. Jean, I'm happy to pick you up. If easier to get to Greystones, will be leaving here about 6 or will be in Ashford by 6.20 and can collect you there. Whichever is easiest. If Greystones will meet you outside Dart station at 6 and if Ashford will meet you outside Chester Beatty's at 6.20. Black VW Touran! Let me know which suits and see you then. Nicola |
| Danny Wall | May 27 2013, 8:01pm | Can anyone who took part last year confirm if the route is all on trails or does it leave the trails and pass through rough mountain terrain. Thanks . |
| derek kellett | May 27 2013, 8:15pm | Bren, I'll be heading from Ashbourne via Finglas if you want a lift. Derek Kellett 087 1466292 |
| Niamh O'Ceallaigh | May 27 2013, 10:27pm | Hi Rob, 1. You could either lock your bike to a lamp post in the village or cycle it up to the start line where there will be people about for the duration of the race. 2. Yeah, you can register and pay on the night. Regards, Niamh |
| Niamh O'Ceallaigh | May 27 2013, 10:29pm | Hi Danny, The route is all on trails. Much of the route is on fire roads with some of it on rough steepish trails. They are clay with some stoney bits underfoot. Niamh |
| Thomas Moore | May 28 2013, 8:53pm | Sorry not sure if you need me to volunteer wed eve , if so let me know by the morning ,thanks Niamh. |
| Tim Chapman | May 28 2013, 9:49pm | Anyone heading from town,blackrock monkstown area who I could get a lift with. Cheers Tim |
| Cormac O'Ceallaigh | May 28 2013, 10:37pm | Hi Thomas, Sorry I missed your earlier post. I have plenty of non running volunteers at this stage, but if you would like to run the race, your help would be appreciated before and after the race. Thanks, Niamh |
| Niamh O'Ceallaigh | May 28 2013, 10:38pm | Sorry Thomas... that was me posting the last post! |
| Jean O'Neill | May 28 2013, 11:52pm | Hi Nicola-I will go to Greystones by Dart. One arrives-should!- at 17.50. My mobile number is 086 oh five five 9 5 oh nine. Thanks! |
| Alan Ayling | May 28 2013, 11:56pm | Regarding the route... exactly as per last year. Loop is run anticlockwise. There is ONE small change from the map shown on the event page - about 2/3 of the way around the main loop, due north of the blue-coloured 93 grid marking on the map, the route will not turn 90 degrees left as shown on the map, but will keep going straight down the hill to the fire road junction. The turn to the left which we're omitting is now overgrown with shin-removing gorse. JUNIOR route will go straight down the hill at the halfway point of the loop, i.e. at the 300 m contour on the map, rejoining the main route at the big junction (250 m contour). While most of the route is on very runnable fire roads and good tracks, some tracks are a bit rough, in particular the descent from the 250 m contour is _very_ fast - great fun but please take care. Route will be marked with tape clearly visible at junctions, but between junctions (where there are no options to go anywhere other than follow the trail), there may not be markings for some distance. If you see markings on the left, expect the course to turn left, likewise markings on the right, expect to be turning right. Please, please keep a watchful eye out for the tapes - it's a big forest to get lost in... last time we lost someone in there his frozen remains were found by hikers the following spring... ;-) |
| Pól Ó Murchú | May 29 2013, 7:02am | Hey, I've added my car to the carpool. I'll be leaving Ballsbridge (parked in RDS) about 17:30. If you are looking for a seat please text me on 087-1262850. Please note I won't be coming back this way but happy to drop you to a Luas stop or bus stop close to motorway on the way home. If this suits let me know. |
| Pól Ó Murchú | May 29 2013, 7:02am | Hey, I've added my car to the carpool. I'll be leaving Ballsbridge (parked in RDS) about 17:30. If you are looking for a seat please text me on 087-1262850. Please note I won't be coming back this way but happy to drop you to a Luas stop or bus stop close to motorway on the way home. If this suits let me know. |
| Mick Hanney | May 29 2013, 10:33pm | Smashing event tonight. First class organisation by Niamh & team. Thanks all. And what is Eoin Keith like. 2nd tonight after the Wicklow way record run on Saturday. I've no words... :-) |
| Nicola Crean | May 29 2013, 11:03pm | Left my brown Bolle sunglasses in the pub tonight. Just called and they're not there now! Hoping someone might have picked them up for me, fingers crossed. Let me know if they show up, thanks. Nicola |
| Pól Ó Murchú | May 30 2013, 12:11am | Hi Nicola, I found them when we were leaving and gave then to Andreas Kutsch. He is Race Director next week. I was just about to post a comment on here. |
| John Condon | May 30 2013, 9:46am | Thank you Niamh and crew for a very well organised event last night. Much appreciated. |
| Stuart Wallace | May 30 2013, 10:46am | Hi guys, Anyone have the route in .gpx format or equivalent? Thanks! |
| Brendan Lawlor | May 30 2013, 10:52am | Stuart Garmin track of last nights route http://connect.garmin.com/activity/319993678 |
| Stuart Wallace | May 30 2013, 11:09am | Perfect, thanks! |
| Nicola Crean | May 30 2013, 9:55pm | That's great news Pol, thanks for that. Will get them from him next week. |
| James H Cahill | May 31 2013, 10:00am | Great event on Carrick Mountain, thank you to Niamh and all the volunteers for organising it so well |
| Rene Borg | Aug 2 2013, 9:59pm | Team results are up. |
