Brockagh
Forum Messages
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Liam Vines | Apr 19 2024, 3:26pm | We need a strong RD for this event and we need one now. This race is going to need a good deal of work this year. Route with as little fire road as possible Backup route in case we never see the sun again Parking The list goes on and the race date gets nearer and still no RD.. Come on guys I am asking nicely Liam |
| Tim Mangan | May 18 2024, 8:21am | Any sign of the map for the new route? |
| Elaine Casey | May 19 2024, 11:59am | Is there an early start for this? Thanks |
| Niamh O'Ceallaigh | May 19 2024, 2:17pm | Sorry, Will try upload the detailed maps this afternoon. There is a screenshot in the photos. |
| Niamh O'Ceallaigh | May 19 2024, 8:57pm | @Elaine Yes. Early start at 1900 |
| Niamh Hatton | May 20 2024, 12:58pm | What time do you need volunteers to be there at? Thanks! |
| Niamh Hatton | May 20 2024, 12:58pm | What time do you want volunteers to be there at? Thanks! |
| Niamh Hatton | May 20 2024, 12:59pm | oops. Sorry about duplicate message! |
| Donatas Jocius | May 20 2024, 3:25pm | Juniors course? For Brockagh? |
| Niamh O'Ceallaigh | May 20 2024, 3:37pm | @Niamh. Email gone out now with volunteer details. Let me know if you don't receive it. Thank you |
| Niamh O'Ceallaigh | May 20 2024, 3:41pm | @DONATAS The junior route is 4.6km with 211m elevations. I will upload a map to the "photos" tab. Basically it follows the adult route out until both routes take a shart right turn up hill. At the top of this hill, the adults turn left towards Brockagh summit and the juniors turn right to begin their descent. |
| Conor O'Farrell | May 20 2024, 3:47pm | Hi All As well as the standard current laptop and timing on Wednesday, I will also be doing some testing on the new system. While the finished product is a few weeks away yet, I would like some guinea pigs to come and register with the second laptop. There is no obligation to do so, but it would be extremely helpful if we could get a decent cohort of people into this system to stress test it. Thanks Conor |
| Elaine Casey | May 20 2024, 9:05pm | @connor I'll be a guinea pig. Anyone have a plot my route or something of the run by any chance? |
| Liam Mooney | May 20 2024, 10:34pm | https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2626300 Just to note that there will be a bit of heather encountered, it is a Liam Vines designed route after all, so you'd do well to maybe double, triple and quadruple knot your laces...and then maybe stick a padlock on them! |
| Harriette Robinson | May 20 2024, 10:49pm | Hey guys, I'm trying to purchase an entry, the race isn't sold out according to the site (219 tickets sold) yet the event isn't appearing when I click Purchase. Thank you for any help. Harriette |
| Chris Chambers | May 21 2024, 9:16am | Looks like the event sold out very quickly. I was hoping to run too. If anyone drops out or if a few extra tickets get released I would love to grab one. Thanks. Chris |
| Brendan Lawlor | May 21 2024, 9:23am | Hi That last ' imaginary ticket' is a system glitch.. the race is sold out |
| Tim Mangan | May 21 2024, 9:35am | Nooooooooooo! That descent is the best. |
| Eva Fairmaner | May 21 2024, 4:42pm | I was sure when I checked at the weekend that there wasn't a race limit? I am bitterly disappointed to miss this race, was really looking forward to it. |
| Niamh O'Ceallaigh | May 22 2024, 8:23am | Brockagh: Final Instructions 1.CAR POOL 2. Look for the IMRA Parking Marshal outside Lynhams in Laragh directing you to the carpark which is here https://maps.app.goo.gl/dhyvG6XHdPG8Akim7 3. Park like a champ. As close as you can to the car beside you. IMRA folk are sound and won't take the side off your car when opening their door. 4. Midgie Repellent 5. It is 1.2km from car park to registration and a further 500m to the start line. 6. Please arrive early as we have a lot of registrations to get through 7. Enjoy the beautiful route. |
| Niamh O'Ceallaigh | May 22 2024, 5:22pm | To get to registration, walk up the lane behind McCoys shop in Laragh |
| Hazel Thompson | May 22 2024, 6:30pm | Considering the distance from parking to registration, do we have a final decision on mandatory kit? |
| Brendan Lawlor | May 22 2024, 6:36pm | Just a jacket tonight |
| Hazel Thompson | May 22 2024, 6:50pm | Perfect |
| Alan Kennedy | May 22 2024, 11:07pm | Brilliant race and organised perfectly Niamh. Liam said in his first post that a strong RD was required for this one and you and your team did a great job. A great running route and surely even Mr.Fry can’t find fault with the minimal amount of fire road this year. What a great downhill and to finish off with Andy on the banjo in the dark forest, yes you had to be there!! |
| Brian Kitson | May 22 2024, 11:08pm | Wow! What a route!! Bravo!!! |
| Tim Mangan | May 22 2024, 11:50pm | MORE BANJO |
| Brendan Lawlor | May 23 2024, 6:30am | Big thanks to Niamh and her team for a fantastic new version of the Brockagh race. I’d say Mikey missed the the aul fire road and ferns forest all the same. Special word of mention to Niamh’s daughters who were very central to the whole operation last night and to her Dad Diarmuid who was back out racing again. |
| Joan Ryan | May 23 2024, 9:51am | Thanks Niamh and crew for an epic night on the hills. One of my favourite routes by far. well organised. And the banjo was just classic. |
| Elva Donnelly | May 23 2024, 11:24am | Echoing the thanks for the surprise Banjo boost towards the end! Possible future add-on purchase with event entry? ;-) Great route and evening. |
| Alan Kennedy | May 23 2024, 11:42am | No pressure on Brian for PWS!! Maybe a string quartet in Curtlestown?? |
| Mick Hanney | May 23 2024, 2:31pm | Nice write up here. https://runrepublic.com/news/new-route-delights-runners-at-imra-brockagh-race |
| James Clancy | May 23 2024, 2:53pm | A massive thanks to Niamh and her crew of volunteers for the race last night. A really lovely evening on a fantastic new route!! |
| Francis Conroy | May 24 2024, 3:39pm | Thanks to all for excellent event from the RD to the banjo player and particularly to the route markers and marshals out on the hills |
