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John & Niall are Running/Athletics Level 2 Athletes Ireland Coaches ~ Not For Profit Coaching.We cater for Adults from first timers to experienced runners all in the same coached session.

It’s Belfast this week for Ava, Denise and Emily .đŸȘƒ J & N CoachingClonmel parkrun Queen's parkrun, Belfastparkrun Irelan...
05/09/2026

It’s Belfast this week for Ava, Denise and Emily .đŸȘƒ

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Di**le Marathon. The Di**le Marathon is a stunning, scenic race in County Kerry, featuring full marathon (26.2 miles) an...
05/09/2026

Di**le Marathon.

The Di**le Marathon is a stunning, scenic race in County Kerry, featuring full marathon (26.2 miles) and half-marathon options. Starting from Di**le Town's marina, the loop course follows the rugged Slea Head Drive along the Wild Atlantic Way, with the roads to cars for the day there’s no better way to experience the breathtaking views of the Blasket Islands along the way. Pass DĂșn Chaoin and north to Baile an FheirtĂ©araigh and Gallarus before turning back south to the finish in Di**le town.although there is a marathon distance to overcome the runners will nevertheless enjoy a unique experience on one of the most scenic races, in a landscape that National Geographic have described as ‘probably the most beautiful on Earth!’.

The J&N Group have a record number of runners who have been putting in the hard miles since June to compete in Autumn marathons all round the world and the first to test their training were Gary Cantwell and Elaine Morrissey.
For Gary it was a return run over the marathon course where he said he had an enjoyable run last year finishing in 7th position in a time of 2:55:08. So he will be over the moon at this year’s performance, running a terrifically well controlled race when finishing 2nd in a fantastic time of 2:47:51. This performance over a very tough course is huge testament to the hard work Gary has put in to his training.

Elaine Morrissey was looking forward to the Di**le Marathon challenge and she set her sights on the event early in the year. She too put in some Trojan work in the group sessions and on the roads.
For Elaine this was the first of a double header with the Chicago Marathon to come early next month. Elaine had a fantastic run showing her superb endurance strength as she negotiated the challenges the Kerry coastal roads threw at her. She crossed the finish line in a time of 3:45:28. 2nd woman in the over 45 category. Congratulations to Elaine and Gary on two outstanding runs today.

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Di**le Marathon




05/09/2026

Well deserved 2nd place for J & N Coaching Gary Cantwell 👏✅

Congratulations to PaJo on his 1st parkrun this morning in Clonmel . Clonmel parkrun J & N Coaching parkrun Ireland
05/09/2026

Congratulations to PaJo on his 1st parkrun this morning in Clonmel . Clonmel parkrun J & N Coaching parkrun Ireland

Congratulations to everyone who crossed the finish line at the Di**le Marathon 2026 . Report to follow. **leMarathon202...
05/09/2026

Congratulations to everyone who crossed the finish line at the Di**le Marathon 2026 .
Report to follow.

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Cape Clear Island Races Half Marathon 2026Cape Clear Island Co CorkThe Cape Clear Races are unique trail running events ...
01/09/2026

Cape Clear Island Races Half Marathon 2026

Cape Clear Island Co Cork

The Cape Clear Races are unique trail running events featuring a Half Marathon and a 10km race held on Cape Clear Island, Ireland's southernmost inhabited island off the coast of West Cork with it very scenic routes and some tough challenges to overcome.
Well done to Marina Quinlan on a fantastic event finishing in 2:51:20. 😎

31/08/2026

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Canon Sheehan Loop Forest Race. The 2nd Last Race in the Imra Summer/Autumn Munster Trail League. Race 8 of 9 The Canon ...
31/08/2026

Canon Sheehan Loop Forest Race.

The 2nd Last Race in the Imra Summer/Autumn Munster Trail League.
Race 8 of 9 The Canon Sheehan Loop - Glenanaar Forest Race took place on Sunday 30th August, 2026.
Well done to Kealey Tidswell on the win.

Tullamore Harriers Half Marathon. The Tullamore Harriers half marathon took place on Saturday 29th August 2026 starting ...
30/08/2026

Tullamore Harriers Half Marathon.

The Tullamore Harriers half marathon took place on Saturday 29th August 2026 starting just outside the Harriers Stadium at 10 o'clock taking in a scenic route through Mucklagh, Killurin and Cloonagh before finishing with a lap of the stadium track. The course was generally flat and is best described as undulating with some gently rolling hills along the way. On the late August morning the conditions were near perfect with the overnight rain subsiding and a very slight refreshing breeze to assist the participants on route.

The J&N Coaching run group had 18 runners go to line all hoping to get in a good run and see where they are along the Dublin marathon training block at the halfway point.

First home was Danny Brosnan who showed really good endurance strength throughout and kept a good strong pace all the way to the finish to run a new personal best of 1:17:52. A terrific run from Danny who is working hard in training and reaping the benefits.

Paul Breen is another man who puts in the hard work in training and his very credible time of 1:39:06 does not tell the full story as Paul stopped to help a fellow runner in distress which is a pure act of true sportsmanship, empathy, and human kindness. Such a selfless act by Paul is a real example to us all. Well done Paul and congratulations on your run in Tullamore.

We next had Shane Conran who has found some terrific form of late mainly down to getting some injury free consistency in his training. This really shows the great ability Shane has having set a PB of 1:34:15 in the Half Marathon in Clonmel last week he ran a fantastic race in Tullamore to smash that standard and clock 1:30:16 a massive gain for Shane and if that sound poetic it is apt for the way Shane is running presently.

Just behind Shane was Dean Looby who set his PB of 1:28:59 last week in Clonmel so it was always going to be tough to get to that 6 days later but 1:30:22 wasn’t far off which show Dean has a huge engine of endurance built up.

Next home was Eddy O’Donoghue who has been very supportive to the younger lads in the group. Eddy showed good endurance strength throughout the run and he continues to work through his marathon training. He should be very happy with his solid run and time of 1:34:33.

Shane Griffin is another man making such terrific improvements in his running and it was not long ago we were congratulating Shane on breaking 1:45 and now he is over 10 minutes faster over the half marathon running a time of 1:34:55 and setting a terrific new PB.

Caroline O’Donoghue was back on strong form showing that terrific endurance strength and ability to sustain a steady pace throughout the race as she came home strongly in 1:48:43.

We alway love to see our runners get the best out of themselves and Martina Ivors put on her best ever half marathon performance when she powered her way home in a new personal best of 1:50:16. Well done Martina.

Just behind Martina was Helen O’Ceallaigh who is showing some fantastic running form and put on a real start to finish show of consistency in pace and strength throughout and clocked a time of 1:51:12.

Next home was Melissa McCarthy like Helen before she is certainly another who is on a terrific run of form. This is a run that should give Melissa the confidence to reach the goals she has set for herself. It was fantastic to witness the endurance strength she had at half way having to stop to use the toilet and get going again. Melissa show all her experience and running ability to finish in 1:53:16.

In contrast we have Niall Brannigan next who has missed a lot of training but is slowly working his way back and this was another solid run under his belt in a time of 1:53:38.

John Laste was delighted to get around after a long break from running. This was his first half marathon run in over 7 years, with a knee replacement within that time. So it was a huge triumph for him to cross the line in 1:54:58.

A tough day at the office so to speak for Alan Kennedy who felt one of those days like us all when it just wasn’t happening. But even those tough days can be the best experiences to draw on in future races especially when you’ve battled through to the end as Alan did completing the run in 2:03:56 and more solid miles in the bank.

Clodagh Ryan was another who battled her way round the course showing terrific determination to get to the finish despite a foot injury. A solid run from Clodagh clocking 2:06:42. Hope the injury clears up soon Clodagh.

Lorraine O’Regan is another one of our group members who loves her training whether it’s in the gym or on the track. She is always up for the challenge and willing to put herself to the test. She set herself a 6.10 per km pace and showed great strength to keep the pace going and set a new personal best of 2:09:56 congratulations to Lorraine we are very proud of your performance.

Next was Aoife McGrath who was a huge support to Lorraine as she attained her goal. Aoife ran a strong controlled race to come home strongly in 2:10:15 showing her marathon training is well on track.

Next was Greg O’Mahony who has been battling a knee injury and has had limited training but has plenty of determination and guts coming home in 2:21:42 a super effort.

Ali Laste put in some good training in preparation for this event and it certainly paid dividends as she set a 12 min PB of 2:42:17. This represents a significant improvement for Ali and should give her great determination and confidence to go again.

Well done to all our runners who made the trip to Tullamore. It was a really well organised and efficiently run race by the Tullamore Harriers AC and we congratulate all on such a successful event.

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BnM Tullamore Harriers Half Marathon
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Very Pink Run The very pink run took place on Sunday 30th August 2026. Everyone has been touched by cancer in some way t...
30/08/2026

Very Pink Run

The very pink run took place on Sunday 30th August 2026.

Everyone has been touched by cancer in some way throughout their lives so it was a deeply personal and meaningful event for everyone. The torrential downpour at the start line didnt damped the spirits as young and old who walked, jogged and ran the 4k or 8k course. The mood was up beat despite the muddy puddles and the sun made an appearance as we crossed the finish line to collect our medals
Well done to out J&N running crew Liz and Denise and amazing support team on another fabulous event. đŸ©·đŸ„°

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