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Waterford AC Annual Half Marathon on Sunday

One the big athletic events of the year in the area takes place on Sunday next on the outskirts of Waterford City. Its the Annual Waterford AC promoted Half Marathon with a huge entry from all over Ireland totalling 1750.and it gets under way at 11 am sharp over a completely different course than in previous years..A reminder that the race this year starts and finishes at Waterford IT Sports Campus out in Carriganore and not at the RSC as in past years, full details are on www.waterfordac.com. As well as parking at the Campus itself the Butlerstown Retail Park can also be used which is just 500 metres away from the Campus so if there is any delay in getting in to WIT Campus on the morning please go there. For general traffic into Waterford there will be delays from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm on the Ring Road at the Six Cross Roads Roundabout, on the Cork road near Audi and along the Green Road and Lacken Road. If you are coming via the Dublin Road or New Ross Road use the Toll Bridge to avoid going through the city the course is just off it as you come to the first roundabout after coming through the bridge turn left The pacers will be clearly marked and assembled in a designated area within the Campus. There are 8 changing rooms for use before and after the race and directly as athletes finish they will get their Goodie Bag and refreshments will be served upstairs

Munster Cross Country

The Munster Juvenile "B" & Masters Cross Country Championships are  also on Sunday next 1st December 2013 in Beaufort, Co. Kerry at 11.30 am. The juvenile age groups are under 9,11,13,15,17,19. Athletes from Waterford clubs will be competing there.

All Ireland Cross Country

 On Sunday December 15 th WIT Sports Campus will be the venue again for the All Ireland Novice and Juvenile Cross Country Championships which begin at 11.30 am with entries from the thirty two counties with thousands present, on Sunday last a great lot of athletes had a pre arranged  run over the course. Efforts are being made to have full men's and women's Novice teams from Waterford competing as well as club teams..

Annual Turkey Trot

 The 5 th Annual Paddy Joe Curran Turkey Trot 5 miles Charity run will take place on Sunday December 8 th at 12 noon.There will also be a walk over 4 miles which starts at 11 am. Entry to the run is open to all over 16 year olds. Entries taken at The Marine Bar, out the Dungarvan/  Youghal Road  and proceeds go to The Youghal Cancer Support Group and Clean Zone Technology are the sponsors

European Cross Country

Sunday December 8 th is the date and Belgrade in Serbia is the venue for the European Cross Country Championships and David Mc Carthy West Waterford is expected to be on the Irish men's team

Collegiate Cross Country

On Saturday last the National Collegiate Cross Country Championships were held in Terre Haute Indiana and in the men's 10000 metres race Shane Quinn finished 42 nd in a field of 254 his time being 30.47.18 the race was won by Edward Cheserek Oregan in 29.41.1, Shane's College Providence were 16 th team out of the 31 that participated.Providence ladies won the team award much to the delight of coach Ray Treacy from Villierstown.

Inter Varsity Road Relays

A number of athletes from Waterford competed on University teams at the Inter Varsity Road Relays in Maynooth on Saturday last. David Mc Carthywas on the DCU team that won, Ciara Cronin was on the UCC team placed second and Laura Behan was on the DCU team was third.

Death 

The death took place on Sunday last of Mr John O'Connor from Ballykinsella, Tramore.The late John was very much involved with Tramore AC for many years and anyone that came in contact with him through athletics will have nothing but pleasant memories of him. He was a gentle giant in every sense of the word and it was a pleasure to be in his company. All involved in Waterford athletics send their sympathy to his son and daughters and all other family members.