Rockford Rooftile 4 Mile Road Race Tinryland AC 25/8/2012

runnerboy

Last years thread including poll results

Just a plug about our annual road race where more details can be found below on the link below. We have taken on board some recomendations and gone for an AAI measured course of 4 mile on the same course just 89mtrs less running on the traditional loop. This will be the first time in the 32 years that it will measure exactly 4miles. Also on the day will be a designated photographer who will take as many pictures as possible and put on race pix or relevant sites. Anyone with other recomendations don't be afraid to contact us.



http://www.runireland.com/events/tinryland-ac-4-mile-fun-run

runnerboy

entrys are slowly coming in follow us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Tinryland-Road-Race/325363210737 for more information.

runnerboy

TINRYLAND AC 4 MILE ROAD RACE (ROCKFORD ROOFTILE )

In 1980 the local commitee of Tinryland AC decided to organise a local race in the area of Tinryland on the outskirts of Carlow town. The first race was won by the legendary Johnny Bolger of Crusaders who was to go on and win the first edition of the Dublin Marathon. Roll on to 2011 and the 32ND running of this event sponsored by Dan Morrissey Ltd since its inception will be held at 5.30 pm in Tinryland village, Co. Carlow on Saturday the 27th August. Also at 5pm there is a 1 mile fun event for all children up to the age of 15 years. The traditional course lap of the parish measured at 4 miles and 89 meters, and this year the local committee have decided to go with the same course as previous years but have made the race 4 miles exactly as it has been IAAF measured to ensure all athletes achieve there personal goals. Over the years the roll of honour includes a who’s who of Irish athletics; Jerry Kiernan, Dave Taylor, Marcus O’Sullivan and in recent years Peter Riley, Peter Matthews and last years winner Andrew Ledwith. On the Female side Catherina Mckiernan, Maria Mcambridge and Linda Byrne are some of the top class international names who have won the Rockford.
But don’t worry the real athletes we are after, are the athletes who just want to run / walk and enjoy the atmosphere in a local run, accurately measured and organised in a professional and safe manner where all runners are treated the same. Last year's race had the highest entry to date with over 200 runners toeing the line and this year we hope to exceed this number and to put Tinryland back on the map. Tinryland is a club rich in tradition for producing top class athletes and over the years has produced many national champions and international athletes. Athletes of the caliber of Tommy Payne (World Hill running Team medalist) , Denis Shannon, Pat Corcoran (only local winner), the Murphy brothers and in recent years Pat Byrne. On the women’s side Tina Doyle was an International Hill runner and in recent years local stars Deirdre Doyle and Mary Ann O’Sullivan are flying the flag at the very top level of Irish athletics.
So with this tradition of producing top level athletes combined with top level organisation skills ensures that the ‘’Rockford’’ is among the top road races in the country. This is a fun event where all ages will start together in a mass start and all finishers receive a medal. Last year a huge number of local runners / walkers and fit for life competed and raised a large amount of money for local charities and sporting organisations. So why not come along and have a chance of winning our super spot prizes and enjoy our unique road race. A local DJ will add to the atmosphere in the village by playing music in the local square. In recent years there has been a huge surge in race promoters putting on expensive races where the normal runner gets nothing in return. With this in mind and after the success of last years spot prizes, we have decided to continue with the Top class spot prizes which will be restricted to non individual prize winners who finish the 4 mile event. Included in these prizes is the opportunity to win a fantastic €1,000 holiday voucher which is valid for 1 year. A 26 inch Panasonic wide screenLCD TV, a Digital Camera, a Luxury weekend for two and €200 jewellery Voucher. All usual cash prizes for Seniors Male and Females, Masters and Team prizes.
Post race activities include refreshments where a wide selection of food will be available free of charge for all. Race video, presentations, spot prize draw and showers in the local GAA centre .So calling all runners /walkers and spectators to come along and support our race and to enjoy a great atmosphere in Tinryland, Co.Carlow. Online entry is available with runireland.com till midnight Wed 24th August for only €10 (credit charge included) or enter on the day for €15 from 4pm on race day in the local parish hall. Race numbers will be distributed on race day. A mini Rockford will start at 5pm for all juveniles under the age of 15 this is a fun event with all juvenile finishers receiving medals. If interested look us up on Facebook - Tinryland Road Race and follow our training schedule or contact Sean at 0872509520 for more details. Hurry up and enter only 8 weeks left to race day.

PDCAT

Ran this last year for the first time. Brilliant evening out with loads and loads and loads of good food and prizes

runnerboy

a little less than 5 weeks to our annual road race and we seem to have a good local response. just a note in relation to our annual autumn league will start on:
leg 1- Wed 7th Sept 2 miles at 7.30pm
leg 2-Wed 14th Sept 5km at 7.15pm
leg 3-Fri 24th Sept 2 miles at 7pm

Again sposored by Jason Farrell sports prizes in all usual categories. Nominal fee of €5 each leg. Note the times for each race as it gets darker each evening (winter approaching).
For more info check us out Tinryland road race on Facebook

elvis jones

Just to let you know i'll be playing music and talking rubbish on the mic for the evening !

Requests now being taken;)

RayCun

Every time I see this thread I think of

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXtpoO_DlDM

, so you have to play it...

elvis jones

Perhaps i should play it before the start............i wonder would people get it:D

runnerboy

i think that series the Rockford Files would only be known by our older runners, don't think our younger runners would be familiar. The only reason our race was called the Rockford was after Dan Morrisseys best selling tile of 32 years ago. Just in case anyone wondered why that unusual title

RayCun

runnerboy wrote: »

i think that series the Rockford Files would only be known by our older runners

:(:o

elvis jones

Can someone rate this for me hills wise rating 1 to 10

runnerboy

wouldn't be classed as a hilly course. first mile all downhill super fast,1- 2 mile all flat except for short rise over flyover, between 2 and 3 there is a climb at about 2 1/2 but is very gradual until about 200 to the top and even at that its not overly steep. between 3 and 4 all downhill except for a kick over the other flyover with about 500 from home. so i would say a score of 4 for hills

runnerboy

just a quick update online entry with runireland extended till noon on friday 26th Aug. Looks like we are on course to beat last years record entry. any queries don't hesitate to post

runnerboy

well last plug for our annual race entries are flying in, today 30 army cadets entered so we are well on target for our biggest field yet. up front it promises to be a great race and some lucky person will win one of our top spots including €1000 holiday voucher. enter online at runireland.com for €10 till friday midday or €15 on race day.
ps.
Elvis jones are you all set for the music

runnerboy

just a quick update online entries are closed but you can enter on the day from 4pm in tinryland village in the local school. exit off junction 5 on the m9 signposted from there or if coming from carlow direction head out the rosslare road its approx 2 mile from carlow:D:D

annieee

Great race this evening, lovely friendly atmosphere, excellent stewarding, nice route, medal at the end! Big increase in numbers from last year which was brilliant to see. I'll be back next year!

elvis jones

Great turn out and so handy to get to off the motorway. Anyone looking to add a 4 miler to their calender this is one to do !

runnerboy

4 mile results
PLACE TIME NAME CATOGRY CLUB
1 19.01 Brian Maher MS KCH
2 19.03 Sean Gearoid Hehir MS Rathfarnham WSAF
3 19.26 Vinny Mulvey MS Raheny Shamrock
4 19.44 Tommy Evans MS Gowran
5 20.11 Paul Fleming MS Rathfarnham
6 20.13 Eoin Flynn MS Rathfarnham WSAF
7 20.25 Andrew Connick MS Ferrybank A/C
8 20.27 Cillian O'Leary MS Raheny Shamrock
9 20.37 Eddie O'Neill MS Tinryland A/C
10 20.56 Pat Byrne MS Tinryland A/C
11 21.07 Dwayne Farrell MS Tinryland A/C
12 21.09 Jason Reid MS Rathfarnham WSAF
13 21.20 Paul Deegan M45 Gowran
14 21.24 Kevin Murphy MV45 Slaney Olympic
15 21.26 Kevin Bolger MS Rathfarnham WSAF
16 21.29 Noel Marum MV40 North Laois
17 21.30 Jonathan Hughes MS Rathfarnham WSAF
18 21.32 Tony Kenny MS NA
19 21.34 Myles Gibbons MS SBR
20 21.39 James Griffin MJ SLOT
21 21.49 Donal Foley MS Raheny Shamrock
22 21.50 Colin Payne MS Tinryland A/C
23 21.59 Jim Stafford MV50 Slaney Olympic
24 22.05 Tommy Payne MV50 Tinryland A/C
25 22.13 Brian Kirwan MS SLOT
26 22.26 Damien Martin MV45 Raheny Shamrock
27 22.27 Gerard Maloney M50 St Pauls
28 22.42 Annette Kealy FV40 Raheny Shamrock
29 22.45 Larry Murphy M40 Tinryland
30 22.58 Aoife Culhane FS DSD
31 23.41 Eddie Walsh MV55 Tinryland
32 23.42 David Sweeney MS Civil Service
33 23.46 Joe Gough M55 West Waterford
34 23.52 Orla O'Mahoney FS Raheny Shamrock
35 24.04 Trevor McCormack MS Portlaoise
36 24.11 Ann Sullivan FV50 DMP
37 24.15 Martina O'Dwyer FS Carrick-on-Suir A/c
38 24.19 Sinead Maher FV40 St.Michaels
39 24.22 Derek Deevy M40 Gowran
40 24.28 J.J. Murphy M65 Tinryland
41 24.33 Mark Murray MS St Abban's AC
42 25.1 Terence Ryan M45 St. Abbans
43 25.15 Thomas Ayres MS N/A
44 25.21 John Dillion MS Tinryland AC
45 25.36 Arnaud`` Bonvarlet MS Tinryland A/C
46 25.42 Richard Fortune MV45 D.M.P
47 25.47 Joe Curran MS Get Fit Bootcamp
48 49.52 Brendan Kehoe MV45 SBR
49 26.01 John Hogan MS Rathfarnham WSAF
50 26.07 Karl O'Neill MS Kilcoole AC
51 26.08 Patsy Snoddy MV45 SLOT
52 26.09 Teresa Agar FS St Abban's AC
53 26.1 Sheelagh Jones FV50 D.S.D
54 26.11 Michelle Murphy FV45 Liverpool Harriers
55 26.12 John Murphy MS N/A
56 26.13 James Kelly MJ Myshall AC
57 26.15 Denis Shannon MV60 Tinryland A/C
58 26.17 John Behan MV50 Tinryland A/C
59 26.23 Matt Moore MV40 St Abban's AC
60 26.34 John Farrell MS N/A
61 26.35 Matt Phylan MV40 N/A
62 26.44 Mary Sweeney F50 St. Finbars
63 26.47 Pat Sinnott M45 Australia
64 26.54 Mark O'Byrne MS N/A
65 27.01 Mark Wogan MS St Abbans
66 27.12 Donal McGrath MS NA
67 27.19 Louise Nolan FS N/A
68 27.19 Adrian O'Prea MS N/A
69 27.27 Padraig Sweeney MV45 SLOT
70 27.34 Paul Brady MV45 SLOT
71 27.37 Francis Dooley MV40 SLOT
72 27.41 Sadie Wheatley F35 St Abbans
73 27.46 P.J Doyle MV40 Sli Cualann
74 27.5 Joe Dunny MS Fit2Go Bootcamp
75 27.53 Bobby Byrne MS N/A
76 28.01 Declan McHugh MS SLOT
77 28.12 Capt McGourty MS Army Cadets
78 28.12 Cadet Ahern MS Army Cadets
79 28.12 Cadet Buhagiar MS Army Cadets
80 28.12 Cadet Condon MS Army Cadets
81 28.12 Cadet Doorley MS Army Cadets
82 28.12 Cadet Fallon MS Army Cadets
83 28.12 Cadet Giblin MS Army Cadets
84 28.12 Cadet Kavanagh MS Army Cadets
85 28.12 Cadet Lanigan MS Army Cadets
86 28.12 Cadet Meehan MS Army Cadets
87 28.12 Cadet Mooney MS Army Cadets
88 28.12 Cadet Mulhern MS Army Cadets
89 28.12 Cadet O'Hagan MS Army Cadets
90 28.12 Cadet Pigott FS Army Cadets
91 28.12 John Griffin MS Army Cadets
92 28.12 Cadet Williams MS Army Cadets
93 28.12 Cadet Zammit MS Army Cadets
94 28.29 Anne Doyle FS Gowran
95 28.34 Karl Hearty MV40 BHAA
96 28.36 Mairead Ryan FS N/A
97 28.38 Mairead Moore F40 St Abbans
98 28.46 Martin Kelly M55 Gowran
99 28.5 Mark Shannon MS Tinryland A/C
100 28.51 Mick Long MV40 SLOT
101 28.52 Paul Swan MS N/A
102 28.55 Cadet McDermott MS Army Cadets
103 29.01 Micheal Yinsella MS Menapians
104 29.02 Niall McCaffrey MS NA
105 29.03 David Brady MV60 Raheny Shamrock
106 29.15 Cadet O'Donnell MS Army Cadets
107 29.19 Elaine Mullally FV35 St. Michael's A/C
108 29.22 Eugene Murray MS N/A
109 29.25 Sean Dillon MS N/A
110 29.26 Brid Long F35 S.L.O.T.
111 29.27 Aine McDonald FV40 SLOT
112 29.36 Liam Saunders MS N/A
113 29.37 Niall McDonald MS Fit2Go Bootcamp
114 29.49 Nora Moore FV45 Raheny Shamrock
115 29.55 Cadet Humphreys MS Army Cadets
116 30.01 Michael Morris MS N/A
117 30.02 Paul Browne MS Eire Og
118 30.05 John Moore MS N/A
119 30.06 Donnacha Foley MV40 N/A
120 30.13 John Delaney MV45 Tinryland A/C
121 30.17 Martin Mara MV50 N/A
122 30.19 John Cassidy MS N/A
123 30.24 Billy Abbey MV60 Tinryland
124 30.27 Pamela Hayden FS SLOT
125 30.28 Kevin Cuddy MV55 Tinryland A/C
126 30.31 Simon Lewis MS Eire Og
127 30.42 Anthony Gahan MS NA
128 30.46 Edel Foley FS Lakeshore Striders
129 30.48 Anne Bolger FV50 SBR D129
130 30.52 Aidan Phelan MS N/A
131 31.12 Patrick Hughes MS St Abban's AC
132 31.13 Kathleen O'Neill FV40 Bagenalstown AC
133 31.26 Catherine Walsh FS SBR
134 31.31 Ann Kirwan F35 Kilcoole AC
135 31.32 Dinny Whelan MV55 St Abban's AC
136 31.34 Dermot O'Byrne MS N/A
137 31.41 Ross McDonald MS N/A
138 31.42 Derek Coyle M40 Greenbank
139 31.44 Ciara O'Farrell FS Gowran
140 31.45 Bernard Duff MV45 N/A
141 31.46 Mark Higgins MV40 St.Michaels
142 31.47 Michael Wall MS N/A
143 31.48 Gus Roche MV45 N/A
144 31.52 Peter Dobbyn M45 St Abbans
145 32.06 Ciara Duggan FS SLOT
146 32.07 Joanne Murphy FV35 N/A
147 32.08 Ann Nichol FV45 St Abban's AC
148 32.09 Sandra Morrissey FS SLOT
149 32.38 Cadet Dunne MS Army Cadets
150 32.41 Cadet Kelleher FS Army Cadets
151 32.47 Renagh O'Meart FS NA
152 32.54 Jimmy Lennon MS Gowran
153 32.55 Pat Coffey MS NA
154 33.01 Tommy Kinsella M60 N/A
155 33.1 Catriona Healy FV45 N/A
156 33.11 Claire Gibbons FV35 SBR
157 33.17 Michelle Walker FS Fit2Go Bootcamp
158 33.28 Fregal O'Neill MS N/A
159 33.31 Suzanne Dunne FV40 SLOT
160 33.36 Cadet McDonough FS Army Cadets
161 33.46 Caroline Hughes FV35 St Abban's AC
162 33.47 Lisa Garman FS St Abban's AC
163 33.48 Sharon O'Byrne FS N/A
164 33.57 Joyce Macken FV45 N/A
165 34.07 Janice Byrne FV35 Fit2Go Bootcamp
166 34.13 Jim Jordan MV40 N/A
167 34.14 Margaret Davis FV45 St Abban's AC
168 34.15 Mags O'Shea FS N/A
169 34.17 James Townsend MS St. Fiaccs
170 34.18 Debbie Hackett FS Graiguecullen
171 34.22 Tara Hackett FS Carlow
172 34.27 Karen Kavanagh FV40 N/A
173 34.28 Jonathan Henderson MS Cellbridge
174 34.29 Stephanie Flynn FS SBR
175 34.43 Tracey Martin FS SBR
176 34.5 Conor Sweeney MS Fit2GoBootcamp
177 34.52 Mark Dowling M40 Fit to go Bootcamp
178 34.58 Michele Hand FV35 SLOT
179 35.04 Caroline Connolly FV40 Tinryland
180 35.16 Aine Dunphy FS N/A
181 35.23 Angela Gordon FV45 N/A
182 35.23 Mick Hogan M55 Gowran
183 35.23 Kiera Buggy FS Fit2Go Bootcamp
184 35.42 Alex Kelliher MJ N/A
185 35.51 Corey Kelliher MJ N/A
186 35.54 David Kelliher MS N/A
187 36.02 Wayne Fennell M45 S.L.O.T.
188 36.07 Willie Doyle MV70 AT
189 36.08 Karen Condron FS N/A
190 36.1 Patricia Roche FV45 N/A
191 36.11 Aileen O'Shea FS N/A
192 36.21 Aine Murphy FS N/A
193 36.23 Sandra O'Reilly FV35 N/A
194 36.24 Karen Moore FS N/A
195 36.25 Tommy Keating M40 NA
196 36.29 Catriona White FV35 N/A
197 36.35 Maryclare Curry FV40 Eire Og Fitness Centre
198 36.42 Andrea Elllis FS N/A
199 36.43 Suzanne Kelly FV35 N/A
200 37.07 Michael Haughney MV40 N/A
201 37.13 Liz Larkin FV40 N/A
202 37.16 Patrick Byrne MS N/A
203 37.16 Aine Donovan FV40 N/A
204 37.2 Michael Hand MV65 N/A
205 37.21 Tasha O'Sullivan FS Fit2Go Bootcamp
206 38.08 May Haugh FS Fit2Go Bootcamp
207 38.16 Natalie Dowling F40 Fit to go Bootcamp
208 38.2 Anne Cassidy FV35 N/A
209 38.4 John Barry M40 Tommys Thinkers
210 38.4 Kim Supple FS N/A
211 39.18 Andrea Gannon FS N/A
212 39.25 Olivia Hutton FV35 N/A
213 39.27 Anne Sullivan FV50 N/A
214 39.32 Rita Murphy FS N/A
215 39.35 Triona Faulkner FS N/A
216 39.55 Gretta McGuirk FV40 N/A
217 39.56 Pauline Whelan FV35 St Abban's AC
218 40.05 Emma O'Shea FS N/A
219 40.11 Martina Byrne FV35 N/A
220 40.12 Tina Doyle FV40 Tinryland AC
221 40.14 Anita Brennan FV35 St Abban's AC
222 40.2 Deirdre McDonald FV45 N/A
223 40.35 Liam O'Neill MS Cabra
224 40.36 Beatrice Byrne FV50 SLOT
225 40.37 Bernie Shaw FV35 Fit2Go Bootcamp
226 41.02 Rachel Dillion FS Fit2Go Bootcamp
227 41.03 Ann Brennan FV60 Tinryland A/C
228 41.04 Carmel Hughes FV35 St Abban's AC
229 41.19 Julie Kavanagh FV40 SLOT
230 41.37 Patricia Brennan FS N/A
231 42.22 Katrina Brennan FS N/A
232 42.55 Caroline Gahan F35 NA
233 43.01 Breda McHugh FV40 St Abban's AC
234 43.26 Danielle Breen FS Fit2Go Bootcamp
235 43.32 Aaron Doyle MJ Tinryland A/C
236 43.33 Caoimhe McCreanor FJ Tinryland A/C
237 43.4 Marie Dunne FV35 N/A
238 43.52 Mary Whelan FV40 St Abban's AC
239 44.29 Eleanor Scally FS N/A
240 47.4 April Eustace FS N/A
241 49.42 Patricia Haugh FV45 Fit2Go Bootcamp
242 52.31 Noeleen Condron FV55 St Abban's AC
243 53.34 Deirdre McCarthy FV40 N/A
244 53.52 Seamus Connolly MV55 Tinryland A/C
245 58.27 Ollie Campion MV55 N/A
246 58.27 Marie O'Connor FS SLOT
247 58.27 Shirley Moran FV35 N/A
248 58.27 Miriam Dempsey FV40 N/A
249 59.01 Carol Murphy F35 NA
250 61.59 Enid McCreanor FV50 Tinryland A/C
251 walker Anne Corcoran FS NA
252 walker Louise Byrne FV40 N/A
253 walker Tony O'Donoghue MV70 Tinryland A/C


apologies to Tom Nash who came 137th in a time of 31.40

runnerboy

photos of yesterday race found at following link others to be loaded up in next few days
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Tinryland-Road-Race/325363210737?sk=photos

runnerboy

more photos on following link courtesy of jim mac portlaoise
http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.10150266661456022.331738.277359706021&type=1

runnerboy

Time is flying and its just over 9 weeks to race day. This will be the 33rd running of our annual race.Red tag timing are the official chip company for race day and DJ mark neilon from portarlington will be playing the tunes. The course is officially measured as a 4 miler and it has an AAI permit. More details to follow in the coming weeks, you can enter at the following link

:Rockford Rooftile 4 Mile Road Race Tinryland AC | Runireland.com
www.runireland.com Online entry with runireland.com till midnight T...

* hopefully moderators can change the heading to this years date*(pretty please)

elvis jones

runnerboy wrote: »

Time is flying and its just over 9 weeks to race day. This will be the 33rd running of our annual race.Red tag timing are the official chip company for race day and DJ mark neilon from portarlington will be playing the tunes. The course is officially measured as a 4 miler and it has an AAI permit. More details to follow in the coming weeks, you can enter at the following link

:Rockford Rooftile 4 Mile Road Race Tinryland AC | Runireland.com
www.runireland.com Online entry with runireland.com till midnight T...

* hopefully moderators can change the heading to this years date*(pretty please)

That dj should change his name, Elvis Jones sounds so much better;)

I worked at this last year and its a really well organised race that great vlaue for money. I was working and still enjoyed every second of it. Well worth the trip down to Carlow ands 2 min from the motorway as well !

tunguska

Same day as the frank duffy 10mile which is unfortunate. Although the national half is the following weekend(2nd september) so maybe most club runners would opt for the tinryland race instead. Think I'll go for this myself.

runnerboy

Its unfortunate that we are clashing with the Frank Duffy 10 miler but we have been going with the last saturday of August for the last couple of years. There is a half in wexford and longford that weekend also and its getting harder and harder to get a good date that suits everyone. Traditionally we were in October but it wasn't working so it was either change the date or fold the race. Its ideal now as a blowout a week before the national half marathon and there is plenty of people out there who dont want to run longer races. Hope to see a good crowd on race day for our 33rd edition.

runnerboy

Just a quick bump for our annual road race
6 WEEKS TO ROCKFORD 4 MILER
Only 6 weeks left to enter, the 33rd edition of Tinryland AC’s annual 4 mile fun run/race Sat 25th Aug 2012. From humble beginings the ‘’Rockford’’ has grown in popularity and gone from strength to strength. Sponsored from the begining by Dan Morrissey Ltd it is one of the longest running sponsorships in Irish athletics.
Last year we had a huge turnout of competitors from the local and surrounding areas including Fit2Go Bootcamp and SLOT Ladies Fit for Life and local GAA clubs.
We cater for all people whether you want to run or walk and you don’t have to be super fit to compete and enjoy one of the best races on the Irish running scene. So come along and enjoy the atmosphere in a local run, accurately measured and organised in a professional and safe manner where all runners are treated the same. Last year's race had the highest entry to date with almost 300 runners toeing the line and this year we hope to exceed this number.
Proceedings begin on race day at 5 pm with a 1 mile fun run event for all juveniles up to the age of 15.This is a fun event where all ages will start together in a mass start and all finishers receive a medal. Following the juvenile run the main run will commence at 530pm. Last year a huge number of local runners / walkers and fit for life competed and raised a large amount of money for local charities and sporting organisations. So why not come along and have a chance of winning our super spot prizes and enjoy our unique road race. DJ Mark Neilon will add to the atmosphere in the village by playing music in the local square. This year for the first time in the history of the Rockford we will have chip timing from Galway based company Red Tag Timing, also all finishers will receive a specially designed medal.
In recent years there has been a huge surge in race promoters putting on expensive races where the normal runner gets nothing in return. With this in mind and after the success of last years spot prizes, we have decided to continue with the Top class spot prizes which will be restricted to non individual prize winners who finish the 4 mile event. Included in these prizes is the opportunity to win a fantastic €1,000 holiday voucher which is valid for 1 year. A 26 inch wide screen LCD TV, a Digital Camera, a Luxury weekend for two and €200 jewellery Voucher. All usual cash prizes for Seniors Male and Females, Masters and Team prizes.
Post race activities include refreshments where a wide selection of food will be available free of charge for all. Race video, presentations, spot prize draw and showers in the local GAA centre .So calling all runners /walkers and spectators to come along and support our race and to enjoy a great atmosphere in Tinryland, Co.Carlow. Online entry is available with runireland.com till midnight Thur 23rd August for only €10 (credit charge included) or enter on the day for €15 from 4pm on race day in the local parish hall. Race numbers will be distributed on race day. A mini Rockford will start at 5pm for all juveniles under the age of 15 this is a fun event with all juvenile finishers receiving medals. If interested look us up on Facebook - Tinryland Road Race or contact Sean at 0872509520 for more details.

runnerboy

ROCKFORD 4 MILER 25th AUG 2012
Fancy winning a €1000 holiday voucher and getting exercise at the same time well then the Tinryland AC’s annual 4 mile fun run/race 25th Aug 2012. is for you. With less than 4 weeks left to enter online with runireland.com for €10 or enter on race day for €15.It promises to be a great day for all the family with proceedings beginning on race day at 5 pm with a 1 mile fun run event for all juveniles up to the age of 15.This is a fun event where all ages will start together in a mass start and all finishers receive a medal. A large turnout of juveniles from all parts of south leinster is expected including local children from the greater carlow area, where everyone will be a winner with all kids receiving a special medal on completion of the run.
Following the juvenile run at 530pm the main run will commence. Continuing with the fun element we have decided to continue with top class spot prizes which will be restricted to non individual prize winners who finish the 4 mile event. Included in these prizes is the opportunity to win a fantastic €1,000 holiday voucher which is valid for 1 year. A 26 inch Panasonic wide screen LCD TV, a Digital Camera, a Luxury weekend for two and €200 jewellery Voucher. All finishers will receive a specially commissioned medal. Last years winner of the €1000 holiday voucher was local Fit2go Trainer Joe Dunny. In fact there is no other race that gives out spot prizes of this value in the country and our motto is to treat all competitors the same whether they be elite or not. Up front the more serious competitors will be competing for a prize fund which is the envy of many clubs in the country. The course itself has been IAAF measured and is now an accurate 4 mile race. The course is a lap of the traditional parish of Tinryland and is among one of the fastest courses in the country especially the first mile which is downhill. So whether you are looking for a PB or just want to enjoy a run organized to the highest standards, well then the ‘Rockford’ is the race for you.
Post race activities include refreshments where a wide selection of food will be available free of charge for all. Race video, presentations, spot prize draw and showers in the local GAA centre . Online entry is available with runireland.com till midnight Thur 23rd August for only €10 (credit charge included) or enter on the day for €15 from 4pm on race day in the local parish hall. Race numbers will be distributed on race day. If interested look us up on Facebook - Tinryland Road Race or contact Sean at 0872509520 for more details.

runnerboy

2 WEEKS LEFT TO ROCKFORD

Only 2 weeks left to the 33rd edition of the Tinryland AC Rockford 4 mile fun/run and it looks set to be our biggest yet. Online entries are already up on last year. All levels of runners and walkers have entered and most entries are from the Carlow area, therefore increasing the possibility of a local runner winning the €1000 holiday voucher spot prize.
With less than 2 weeks left to race day competitors are encouraged to enter online with runireland.com for €10 and avail of the special discount or you can enter on race day for €15. Itpromisesto be a great day for all the family withproceedings beginning on race day at 5 pm with a 1 mile fun run event for all juveniles up to the age of 15.This is a fun event where all ages will start together in a mass start and all finishers receive a medal. A large turnout of juveniles from all parts of south leinster is expected including local children from the greater carlow area, where everyone will be a winner with all kids receiving a special medal on completion of the run.
Following the juvenile run at 530pm the main run will commence. This is an event where the top athletes in the country will compete for top cash prizes and where runners and walkers can rub shoulders with some of the best athletes in the country Already athletes from all over Ireland have entered . Continuing with the fun element we have decided to continue with top class spot prizes which will be restricted to non individual prize winners who finish the 4 mile event. Included in these prizes is the opportunity to win a fantastic €1,000 holiday voucher which is valid for 1 year. A 22 inch wide screenLCD TV, a Digital Camera, a Luxury weekend for two and €200 jewellery Voucher. All finishers will receive a specially commissioned medal. This year we are using chip timing ensuring everyone gets their exact finishing time from Galway based company Red Tag Timing. The course itself has been IAAF measured and is now an accurate 4 mile race. The course is a lap of the traditional parish of Tinryland and is among one of the fastest courses in the country especially the first mile which is downhill. So whether you are looking for a PB or just want to enjoy a run organized to the highest standards, well then the ‘Rockford’ is the race for you. DJ Mark Neilon of Trilogy Triathlon club will be providing the music in the square, mark has played at all the big Triathlon events in the Leinster area including Tri-Athy and promises to create a great atmosphere for the race. Local sports photographer PL Curran will be taking photos of all individuals and will posted on our facebook and club website.
Post race activities include refreshments where a wide selection of food will be available free of charge for all. Race video, presentations, spot prize draw and showers in the local GAA centre . Online entry is available with runireland.com till midnight Thur 23rd August for only €10 (credit charge included) or enter on the day for €15 from 4pm on race day in the local parish hall. Race numbers will be distributed on race day. If interested look us up on Facebook - Tinryland Road Race or contact Sean at 0872509520 for more details.

runnerboy

well just a quick update with less than a week to, you can enter on line till lunchtime friday the 24th Aug with www.runireland.com for only€10 which includes chip timing, draw for 5 super spot prizes including €1000 holiday voucher all the food you can eat, finishers medal, race video.
Hope to see some of ye on race day.

runnerboy

Its been lonely on boards plugging our annual race but heres the final one:)
Last chance today to avail of the online discount till midnight tonight otherwise you can enter on the day from 4pm
http://www.runireland.com/events/rockford-rooftile-4-mile-road-race-tinryland-ac

bewleys berry

runnerboy wrote: »

Its been lonely on boards plugging our annual race but heres the final one:)
Last chance today to avail of the online discount till midnight tonight otherwise you can enter on the day from 4pm
http://www.runireland.com/events/rockford-rooftile-4-mile-road-race-tinryland-ac

Yeah can never understand why there's not much more interest in threads like ur own one RB, the ''country'' races def seem to get overlooked on boards........... anyway can't highly recommend this race enough (unfortunately due to work won't get to do it!!!:() for a great race, great course, really well organised event and a fine feed afterwards.....something for everyone whether ur an elite hare up the front, a normal club runner or someone jumping into a race for the first time

PDCAT

runnerboy wrote: »

Its been lonely on boards plugging our annual race but heres the final one:)
Last chance today to avail of the online discount till midnight tonight otherwise you can enter on the day from 4pm
http://www.runireland.com/events/rockford-rooftile-4-mile-road-race-tinryland-ac

Great race, have done this race the last three years and am also planning to run Saturday even though it's about 1hour 30 mins drive from home. Think it's one of the best races in the country with a brilliant atmosphere, lovely village and probably the best feed i've seen in any race i've done.
Well worth giving it a go.

runnerboy

todays results at following link
http://www.redtagtiming.com/results/Tinryland4mile_2012.pdf

Runnerkilcoole

Well done to everyone who was involved this year. A very well run race with a great atmosphere. This was my second time running this race and I can't recommend it highly enough. The food was great too! Here's to next year!