Fethard Athletic Club

29/07/2026

Last Sunday, Fethard AC had the honour of hosting the County 10 Mile Championships, and it proved to be a hugely successful event both on and off the course. A fantastic turnout of athletes, brilliant performances and a great club atmosphere made it a memorable day for everyone involved.

The women’s race saw a fantastic display from the Fethard AC athletes. On home ground, Laura Earley produced a superb performance to take victory in the Women’s Senior race, crossing the line in an impressive 65:55 and leading the way in a fantastic display from our women’s team. Edel Roche continued her excellent form, claiming 1st O45 in 69:34, while Tanya O’Brien added another age-category victory to her season, finishing 1st O35 in 75:38. The strong performances from Laura, Edel and Tanya secured 1st place in the Women’s A Team competition.

Paula Hendriksen was next across the line for Fethard in 76:20, followed closely by Aine Roche, who claimed 2nd O40 in 76:49. Together with Deirdre Royce, who delivered another excellent performance finishing 1st O55 in 84:57, they secured 3rd place in the Women’s A Team competition.

The depth of the women’s squad was on full display, with Aoife Horan finishing in 86:02, Aine Doocey taking 2nd O50 in 87:08, and Siobhan Maher securing 3rd O55 in 91:00. Their combined efforts earned them 1st place in the Women’s B Team competition.

A great team performance also came from Lisa Williams and Theresa Coffey, who both finished in 97:20, followed by Kitty Conry in 102:41, with the trio securing 2nd place in the Women’s B Team competition. Tara Power rounded off the women’s results with a strong run of 102:52, finishing 3rd O35.

The men’s race also produced some excellent performances for Fethard AC. Leading the way was James Maher, who ran strongly to finish 3rd O45 in 63:21. Brothers Eoghan Ryan and Pádraic Ryan had a fantastic battle, with a sprint finish seeing Eoghan just edge ahead in 65:07, followed closely by Pádraic in 65:08. Alongside Kevin Tobin, who recorded 66:24, the team secured 3rd place in the Men’s A Team competition.

Jack Spillane continued the strong showing with a great run of 68:34, while Neilie Hall claimed 2nd O60 in 72:18. Together with Pat Morrissey, who finished in 75:07, they secured 2nd place in the Men’s B Team competition.

The remaining men also represented the club with great pride. John Hurley completed the course in 78:22, while John Laste added another age-category podium finish with 2nd O60 in 80:56. PJ O’Halloran finished strongly in 81:21, with John, John and PJ combining to take 3rd place in the Men’s B Team competition.

Overall, it was another fantastic day for Fethard AC, with athletes producing excellent individual performances, claiming numerous age-category awards and securing multiple team podium finishes. The success of the County 10 Mile was a reflection of the strength, commitment and consistency of the club throughout the road racing season. Thanks to the continued efforts and performances of our athletes across the year, Fethard AC were delighted to retain the Michael Cahill Cup.

A huge thank you goes to all our volunteers, officials and members who helped make the County 10 Mile such a successful event. 🔵⚫️

24/07/2026

On Wednesday the 1st July Dundrum AC hosted the 41st running of their Coillte 10km road race for adults and 5k for juveniles. Again this was an excellently hosted event by Dundrum AC. A huge well done would have to be given on the organising of such a race, where 413 adults completed the 10k route and 25 juveniles completed the 5k route. Fethard AC was well represented with 8 seniors and 1 juvenile taking part. 1st home for the club was Paraic Ryan with an excellent time of 37.32. After the race Paraic was well delighted with his result knocking some minutes off his effort last year, congrats to Paraic and Amy on the birth of their daughter Eabha, both came out to support Paraic. James Maher followed with an excellent time of 39.18. Kevin Tobin after his wahoo in Royal Ascot was across the line in 40.27. First lady home was Paula Hendriksen in a time of 44.55 closely follow by Tanya O Brien in a time of 44.59. Both ladies running under the 45 minute marker and very happy with their perfomances. Newcomer Alexis Hendriksen ran an excellent time of 53.41 showing her determination in the Fethard singlet and her first 10k race. Noel Howley ran a great time of 54.51 well done Noel. Following Noel was Bernie O Rahilly again another first timer who was delighted with her time of 59.42 well done to Bernie. In the Juvenile section Dylan Noonan ran an excellent race finishing 3rd place with an excellent time of 18.59, running so fast at the finish nearly missing the line, Dylans form is showing across all juvenile sections, on the road and track. This is due to his hard work with the help of his coaches well done Dylan. Fethard AC would like to thank Dundrum AC for a great event and their hospitality as alwaysl after the race 🔵⚫️

24/07/2026

Please note:

For the 10 mile parking is in Fethard Town Park E91 N1F1
Start of race is at Daltons Pharmacy along the main street. E91 D26 (a few minutes jog from Fethard Town Park)

County 10 mile Road Championships Key Details:
🗓️This Sunday 26th of July
⏰9am (Men & Women start together)
📍Start line is at Daltons Pharmacy on the Main Street in Fethard (E91 D260) with parking at Fethard Town Park (E91 N1F1)
‼️Entries close on Thursday (23rd)
🏅Individual medals to top three finishers and all category winners for both men & women

14/07/2026

Laura Earley wins County Intermediate title, as she leads Fethard women to team gold.
Fethard men take team bronze.

Fethard A.C. athletes took to the village of Littleton on Saturday, 11th July, to compete in the County Intermediate Road Championships, hosted by Moycarkey Coolcroo.
With soaring temperatures of 27 degrees, all of the athletes had to mentally prepare for what was going to be a tough task in difficult racing conditions.
The hosts, Moycarkey Coolcroo, made sure the safety of all athletes was well taken care of, with several water stations along the course, and hosted a very well organised event, with great facilities and lots of refreshments.

The women’s race, a 4km loop, started proceedings at 7pm.
Fethard A.C.’s Laura Earley was one of the strong favourites going into the race, alongside the Clonmel A.C. duo of Ruby Carroll and Amanda Moroney, and Moycarkey Coolcroo’s Nikki Kenneally, everything was lined up to be a fantastic race.
Laura had placed 2nd and 3rd in five of her previous road championships since 2024, showing great promise with improvements each year, but falling just short of getting her hands on a county title.
Over the past number of weeks, Laura had been knocking sessions out of the park in training, and with some great performances at local races, she had put herself into a really strong position this year to finally take home the gold.
As the race progressed, Laura saw off her challengers, opening a gap on a slight incline coming back into the village. As Laura approached the Littleton Community Centre to turn into the final 400 metres, the gap proved too big to close for her competitors as she pushed through to the line, finishing 1st in a time of 14.40 to take the women’s County Intermediate 2026 title. Congratulations Laura!

Then, not far down the field, it fell to Fethard’s strong women’s team of 14 athletes to go after team gold.
First in after Laura was Fethard A.C. coach Carol Molloy, leading by example with a well-paced performance, finishing strong, as she picked her way through the pack to take 5th place in a time of 16.04. Another excellent performance by Carol, who has gone from strength to strength over the past year, emerging as a real contender on the county scene.
Next in, and completing the scoring team, was Paula Hendriksen who finished in 8th place in a time of 16.27. Paula has been a regular team scorer for Fethard A.C., and once again came in with a gutsy run, to help Fethard women to county team gold, winning by just four points.
As is becoming the norm for Fethard women, they turned out in big numbers to score points for the club in the overall standings for the Michael Cahill Cup.
Braving the tough conditions and scoring points for the club we had, Nicola Noonan finishing 18th in 19.07, Aoife Horan finishing 22nd in 19.27, Alexis Hendriksen finishing 23rd in 19.29, Deirdre Royce finishing 28th in 20.39, Isobel Minogue finishing 29th in 20.44, Siobhan Maher finishing 30th in 20.46, Eileen Morris finishing 33rd in 22.17, Tara Power finishing 34th in 22.25, Eileen Smyth finishing 35th in 22.38, Teresa Hurley finishing 36th in 23.25, and Mary Hurley finishing 37th in 23.50.


The men’s 8km race, starting immediately after the women’s race, was two laps of the 4k course.
Leading the men’s team home, we had coach Louis Rice, who is just back from injury and coming into race fitness again. Louis was delighted to take 5th place in a time of 29.06, and hopes to continue building fitness into the cross-country season this autumn.
Next in we had a new member, Paraic Ryan, who donned the Fethard A.C. singlet for his first county championship race. Paraic has made a very good impression since joining the club, showing great promise, as he is performing very well as a beginner to the sport. He finished in 12th place in a time of 30.33.
Just behind him, in 13th place, we had James Maher, who has been a scoring member of several teams for the club over the past three years, consistently pulling out big performances and giving the Fethard A.C. men’s teams great strength time and time again. James finished in a time of 30.42, and is now setting his sights on the County 10 Mile Road Championships.
The fourth scoring man for Fethard was Kevin Tobin, who has been a brilliant team member and addition to the club over the past year. Kevin has been really consistent in putting in the work in training and always turns up for the club at county championships. His performance on Saturday again showed his character as he battled all the way to the line picking up another spot in the last 200 metres, finishing in 19th place in a time of 32.33.
The final scoring member of Fethard’s men’s team was John Hurley, finishing in 31st place in a time of 37.37. John has been a regular scorer and presence for the men’s team at county championships over the past three years, and was great to see him out running again.
The combined points scored by the women’s and men’s teams was 129, leaving Fethard on 1215 total points in the Michael Cahill Cup standings.
Next up, and the final race of the county road season is the County 10 Mile, taking place in Fethard on Sunday, 26th July 🔵⚫️

30/06/2026

Fethard AC were well represented at the Trip to Tipp 5km in Thurles last weekend, with a strong set of performances across all age groups and categories.

Dylan Noonan led the way for the club in an excellent run, clocking 19:43 to finish 1st Juvenile Boy and an impressive 4th overall in the race. He was closely followed by Paula Hendriksen, who continued her consistent form with a strong 20:52, taking 2nd Female overall.

Pat Morrissey also had a great run, finishing in 21:46 and securing a prize-winning position on the day. Aine delivered another standout performance, crossing the line in 21:52 to claim 1st Female Over 40.

John Laste produced a superb run in the masters category, finishing 1st Male Over 60 in 23:27, while Alexis Hendriksen completed her race in 26:03 with a solid effort throughout.

In the junior ranks, William Pody ran well to place 4th Junior Boy in 28:59, and Amy Ryan rounded off the Fethard AC finishers with a strong run of 33:17, taking 3rd Juvenile Girl.

Overall, it was a very successful day for Fethard AC at the Trip to Tipp 5km, with category wins, podium finishes, and strong performances across the board 🔵⚫️

25/06/2026

Clogheen 5k is back for 2026 ‼️

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23/06/2026

The Fethard AC juvenile group enjoyed a fantastic end-of-season session, with a fun-filled evening of activities to round off what has been a very successful year for the club’s young athletes.

There was a great atmosphere throughout the night as the athletes took part in a variety of games and challenges, celebrating the progress, effort, and achievements made across the season.

A huge well done to all the juveniles for their commitment and enthusiasm throughout the year, and enjoy the well-earned summer break.

Special thanks is also extended to all the coaches and volunteers whose time, effort, and dedication make the juvenile club possible. Without your continued support, the club simply would not be able to run as it does 🔵⚫️

23/06/2026

Fethard AC athletes were well represented at the Waterford Viking Marathon, delivering a series of strong performances across the Quarter and Half Marathon distances, with personal milestones and determined efforts throughout the field.

In the Quarter Marathon, Carol Molloy led the club home with an excellent run, finishing in 42:33 to claim 1st female and a well-earned personal best, marking one of the standout performances of the day. Just behind her, Louis Rice crossed the line in 42:35, having paced Carol throughout the race, with his return to form particularly encouraging following injury. John Laste also completed the quarter distance in 51:19, putting in a solid and consistent effort on the day.

The Half Marathon saw a strong Fethard AC turnout, with Tanya O’Brien leading the group home in 1:44:55, followed by Deirdre Royce in 1:59:17. There were steady and determined performances throughout the field, with Isobel Minogue finishing in 2:01:59, Nicola Noonan in 2:04:01, and Siobhán Maher close behind in 2:05:22. Isobel Maher continued the club representation in 2:11:57, while Mary Hurley completed the line-up in 2:33:01, rounding off a strong collective effort over the half marathon distance.

Meanwhile, further afield in Kildare, Neilie took on the Thoroughbred Marathon, delivering a superb endurance performance to finish in 4:12:30, adding another notable marathon effort to the club’s weekend results.

Overall, it was a very successful weekend for Fethard AC, well done all ⚫️🔵

23/06/2026

Fethard AC Strong Performances at Glenstall Woods Trail Race

Fethard AC athletes delivered a series of excellent performances at the challenging Glenstall Woods Trail Race, with strong results across both the 5k and 10k trail courses.

On the junior 5k route, Dylan Noonan produced a standout run, powering through the woodland trails in 22:15 to take a brilliant 1st place in the Junior U14 Boys category. Close behind, William Pody also ran exceptionally well, finishing in 31:16 to secure 2nd place in the same category, marking a great day for the club’s young athletes.

In the women’s 5k short course, Alexis Hendriksen continued her excellent recent form with another impressive performance, crossing the line in 29:11 to claim 1st Female U35, showing both consistency and strength on the trails.

Over the longer 10k course, Paula Hendriksen put in a determined and hard-working effort to complete the demanding route in 56:22, earning 2nd Female overall and rounding off a successful day for Fethard AC across both distances.

The Glenstall Woods Trail Race provided a tough but rewarding test, and Fethard AC athletes rose to the challenge superbly with a series of strong performances across all categories ⚫️🔵

23/06/2026

Fethard AC athletes were out in force last Thursday evening for the annual David Fogarty 4 Mile Road Race, hosted by Thurles Crokes AC, with a number of impressive performances recorded across the club contingent.

Leading the charge was Jessica Kennedy, who continued her excellent run of form by finishing as 3rd overall female in a superb time of 27:52. Close behind, Paula Hendriksen produced another outstanding performance, crossing the line in 28:27 to claim 1st Female Over 40, highlighting the strength and depth within the club’s women’s ranks.

On the men’s side, John Hurley ran a strong and steady race, breaking the 29-minute barrier with a fine 28:54 finish. Meanwhile, Alexis Hendriksen continues to show great improvement with every outing. Alexis completed the challenging four-mile course in 33:52, a performance that reflects the consistent progress and confidence being built through training and racing.

Rounding off the Fethard AC representation was Eileen Morris, who ran a determined race from start to finish, crossing the line in 37:16 and adding another solid performance to her season.

Thank you to Thurles Crokes AC for hosting a great event, and well done to all our athletes who represented the club so well on the night🔵⚫️