Irish Mountain
Running Association

Carlingford - Fox's Rock

Forum Messages

AuthorDateMessage
Mick HanneyMar 19 2024, 6:59pmPutting a shout out in advance for an RD for this race, so we can have a full roster of RDs for the Leinster Champs.
Donal McMorlandMar 22 2024, 10:28amMick, I can take on the RD role if you don't have anyone yet.
Mick HanneyMar 22 2024, 11:25amDonal, that would be great, thanks.
And, hope you can make it to some of the other LC races.
Mick HanneyApr 17 2024, 7:55amHi Donal, Can you send me an email please at hanneymick at gmail dot com so I have your email address for comms. Thanks.
Donal McMorlandApr 17 2024, 11:31amI have just sent it to you Mick
Kathleen CurranJun 30 2024, 6:16pmAnyone interested in doing a recce of this before the race please email: Kathleen dot Curran at ucd dot ie
Mick HanneyAug 13 2024, 11:44amLast race of the Leinster Champs, less than a month away.

Whether you are completing your Leinster Champs or not, this is a lovely route in a great location.

Also, a shout out for volunteers to help with this one.
Donal McMorlandAug 23 2024, 9:32amHi, we are still looking for volunteers for this race. Particularly first aid, a couple of summit marshals, and a couple helpers at the start/finish
REBECCA CAROLANAug 24 2024, 7:52pmDonal, ill help at start /finish.
Donal McMorlandAug 25 2024, 1:39pmThat is great, thanks Rebecca. Can you email me your phone number please to donalmcmorland@gmail.com and I will be in touch closer to the date. Thanks
Con HalpinAug 28 2024, 8:10pmAnybody up for a recce this weekend?
Pearse BroganAug 28 2024, 9:58pmAye Con was maybe eyeing up a go over it on Sunday morning hopefully
Con HalpinAug 29 2024, 4:41pmHey Pearse, yeah Sunday morning would be perfect for me also.
Give us a shout with whatever time works for you. You can reach me on this forum or if you'd prefer to whatsapp me on 0838391591
Kate FlynnSep 3 2024, 3:43pmIs there a short course available on the day?
Donal McMorlandSep 3 2024, 5:32pmThe race will start and finish at St. Michaels Church at the following location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ggEo9RG4gFxNmEqc8

Please note there is strictly no parking in the church carpark. There will be parking available in St. Oliver’s Primary School (beside the Foy Centre ) just 100m away from the start at the following location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bjhrd6nrzSG8orZz5. There is also plenty of public parking available in Carlingford within walking distance of the start/finish. Carlingford will be busy this Saturday as there are sheep sales on and juvenile rugby training recommences at the Foy Centre this weekend also. Please allow extra time to park and register.

Registration will be outside the school carpark from 10:45-11:30am. Early start option available from 11am, please request at registration.

The race route is from St Michael's Church Carlingford to Fox's Rock and back. Refer to the race map. There will be a short marked section for a few hundred metres up tarmac roads and a lane (purple line on map). The marking will end when you emerge from the lane through a little gate onto the open land. From here it's free route choice to Slieve Foye (point A on the map), then to Fox's Rock (point B). Return via Slieve Foye summit (mandatory to visit this summit on the way out and back), to pick up the marked section again and return to the finish. There will be marshals on the 2 summits.

This route involves significant open mountain navigation and rough ground. It is NOT SUITABLE for beginners, juniors or those who are not competent navigators.

Please ensure that you have the mandatory kit for the race – this is listed on the event details page.

Please note that GPS navigation is NOT allowed for this race as it is part of the Leinster Championships.

A short course option is available. Request at registration. Short course starts/finishes at same location as above and competitors will follow the normal race route to the summit of Slieve Foye where they will turn and return to finish.

All competitors, and particularly those who have not competed this year already, should READ the REGISTRATION GUIDELINES - https://www.imra.ie/users/myimraselecttype/

We are NO longer accepting MONEY at races.
Joseph BoyleSep 6 2024, 5:55pmAnyone got a copy of the section of the Cooleys for tomorrow. I made a late decision to sign up, but can't find my map.
Brian FureySep 6 2024, 7:37pmI'll bring a spare copy for you Joe
Joseph BoyleSep 6 2024, 8:43pmThanks Brian.
Donal McMorlandSep 6 2024, 10:00pmI will have some spare copies of the map also
Donal McMorlandSep 8 2024, 7:42pmWell done to everyone yesterday. Great race conditions, the only thing that was missing was a bit of cloud on the hills to even things up! Many thanks to the volunteers who gave up their time – Turlough Conway (First Aid), Rebecca Carolan (Summit Marshal), Shane Lynch (Summit Marshal). Many thanks also to St Olivers National School for the use of their carpark.

Top 3 Men:
1st - Brian Furey (1:47:16) also 1st Leinster Champ
2nd - Con Halpin (1:48:51)
3rd - Ian Bromley (1:50:01)

Top 3 Women:
1st - Orla McEvoy (2:25:30) also 2nd in Leinster Champs
2nd - Kathleen Curran (5:35:32)
3rd - Aisling Crawley (3:11:02) Early Start
Jeff SwordsSep 10 2024, 9:55amResults published, email IMRAresults at gmail dot com if there's any issues.
Kathleen CurranSep 12 2024, 10:26pmSincere thanks to the race organizers for their patience with my slow return after a sprained ankle. Mortified to keep you waiting so long and relieved to make it back. I definitely owe a lot of volunteering for future events. Go raibh mile mile maith agaibh! Kathleen