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  • #92
    jfh
    Registered Users Posts: 2,259 ✭✭✭jfh


    AKW wrote: »
    Ouch! ;)

    Yes this is going ahead with the first scheduled for 10th May. There is a Parkrun Galway facebook page set up.

    https://www.facebook.com/knocknacarraparkrun?ref=ts&fref=ts
    AKW, any sign of a parkrun starting in Limerick?


  • #93
    Killerz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭Killerz


    jsabina wrote: »
    hello everybody, I would like to do some parkrun, maybe in malahide or griffen or marlay, let's see.

    I just started running and I run with my dogs (on leash).
    Would be possible to run with the dogs?

    Sorry for the question and don't hate me if it's not possible don't want to do any polemic :)
    I tried to read the FAQ and I asked on the facebook page but no answer.
    If not I'll still come by myself and leave the dogs home!

    You're welcome at st annes parkrun as long as you keep dogs on a short lead,don't block the path for other runners and park users and are generally respectful towards the park etc.


  • #94
    martyboy48
    Registered Users Posts: 2,140 ✭✭✭martyboy48


    spurscormac wrote: »
    Have heard some word that there's been at least one meeting about this, also some detail going out on FB and the like, though have no idea how far along it is.
    I have a barcode already, having signed up to do a few abroad, though having one on my doorstep (a mile warmup to the park), would be awesome.

    Afraid I can't commit to helping out just yet as am involved in organising another race at the moment.

    Good stuff. Registered myself last night. Will try to sort out a durable laminated barcode soon. I'm about 10km away so will be car or bike i'd say until we get a parkrun on the east side :D
    Will try to help out on occasion once things settle down at work..
    AKW wrote: »
    Ouch! ;)

    Yes this is going ahead with the first scheduled for 10th May. There is a Parkrun Galway facebook page set up.

    https://www.facebook.com/knocknacarraparkrun?ref=ts&fref=ts

    Hehe :D, There was no dig at you there, just wondering if you heard it from someone directly involved or something someone said they heard from their friends 2nd cousins next door neighbour :D:D Oh God, that sounds worse, I better just stop typing :D:D
    I'll take it as going ahead so :)


  • #95
    bisso
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭bisso


    In Ardgillan we are fine with a dog as long they are on short leads and start near the back, as was said earlier. We have one runner who I think has completed nearly all of our runs so far with his dog without any problems. We average around 100 runners a week so probably not as big a deal for us compared to somewhere like Marlay or Malahide with around 500 per week.


  • #96
    plodder
    Registered Users Posts: 7,120 ✭✭✭plodder


    Killerz wrote: »
    You're welcome at st annes parkrun as long as you keep dogs on a short lead,don't block the path for other runners and park users and are generally respectful towards the park etc.
    same with Malahide too.


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  • #97
    sconhome
    Registered Users Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    martyboy48 wrote: »
    Hehe :D, There was no dig at you there, just wondering if you heard it from someone directly involved or something someone said they heard from their friends 2nd cousins next door neighbour :D:D Oh God, that sounds worse, I better just stop typing :D:D
    I'll take it as going ahead so :)

    The race director is a guy called Rob Partridge.

    I'm so impressed with him as he started running in January of this year, not wanting to be a 'runner' and well within 9 weeks he was truly hooked on running. He may be a newbie in terms of race organisation and involvement but I've no doubt this will be an excellent event (nope, I'm not involved! :) )


  • #98
    sconhome
    Registered Users Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    jfh wrote: »
    AKW, any sign of a parkrun starting in Limerick?

    Nothing that I've heard. Though I wouldn't put it past the Athletics Limerick guys to start looking at it. I've just got on board with the Feet on the Street. so fingers crossed it's an idea that can be floated out.


  • #99
    Salty Dog
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭Salty Dog


    gingerbus wrote: »
    Hi All,

    Work is well on the way towards starting a new parkrun event outside Drogheda on the grounds of Oldbridge Estate. At this point, we're looking for a small group of volunteers to get the thing off the ground - some bodies committed to turning up on Saturday mornings to handle the timing etc.

    Drop me a PM if you're interested...

    Any update on this as to when it's likely to start ?


  • #100
    Murph_D
    Registered Users Posts: 10,414 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    bisso wrote: »
    We have one runner who I think has completed nearly all of our runs so far with his dog without any problems.

    Does the dog have his own barcode? :)


  • #101
    yaboya1
    Registered Users Posts: 4,610 ✭✭✭yaboya1


    Murph_D wrote: »
    Does the dog have his own barcode? :)

    No, they just give him a woof estimate of his time :P


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  • #102
    slingerz
    Registered Users Posts: 5,248 ✭✭✭slingerz


    lads how far from the city centre are the dublin parkruns? lets say from O'Connell Street?


  • #103
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    Raheny is about 4 miles from O'Connell Street, Marlay about 5.5 miles


  • #104
    Lucas Hood
    Registered Users Posts: 7,205 ✭✭✭Lucas Hood


    slingerz wrote: »
    lads how far from the city centre are the dublin parkruns? lets say from O'Connell Street?

    St Annes Park is 6km.


  • #105
    slingerz
    Registered Users Posts: 5,248 ✭✭✭slingerz


    Lucas Hood wrote: »
    St Annes Park is 6km.
    RayCun wrote: »
    Raheny is about 4 miles from O'Connell Street, Marlay about 5.5 miles

    Cheers lads we would be Park run tourists from the Castle Demense Park run so which ever is easiest to get to via Bus will suit us best! I like the look of St. Anne's seems to be nice and flat anyway.

    Any experiences of the courses with you guys and which you would prefer? Looking forward to seeing a large number at the parkrun, we generally have ~50/60 at ours although we had 100+ the day Sonia O'Sullivan came to take part!


  • #106
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    I've only run Marlay, but I think Raheny is flatter... there are buses that stop outside Marlay, but you can get the DART to Raheny


  • #107
    James Howlett
    Registered Users Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭James Howlett


    Has anyone heard anything about a KilKenny based Parkrun? There was mention of it a good while ago on the Parkrun Ireland Facebook page but I've heard/ read nothing since...


  • #108
    James Howlett
    Registered Users Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭James Howlett


    slingerz wrote: »
    lads how far from the city centre are the dublin parkruns? lets say from O'Connell Street?

    In terms of public transport you can get the Dart from Connolly Station to Malahide. Once you get off the Dart you need only cross the road and you'll be at the meeting point for Malahide Parkrun.


  • #109
    slingerz
    Registered Users Posts: 5,248 ✭✭✭slingerz


    James Howlett wrote: »
    In terms of public transport you can get the Dart from Connolly Station to Malahide. Once you get off the Dart you need only cross the road and you'll be at the meeting point for Malahide Parkrun.

    How long of a train ride would this be then?


  • #110
    James Howlett
    Registered Users Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭James Howlett


    slingerz wrote: »
    How long of a train ride would this be then?

    It depends which train you get but generally between 19 - 25 minutes.
    In terms of Saturday morning I just checked irish rail:
    Depart Connolly 08:24 - arrive Malahide at 08:49
    Depart Connolly 08:49 - arrive Malahide at 09:08


  • #111
    spurscormac
    Registered Users Posts: 1,523 ✭✭✭spurscormac


    Looks like its official - just got a newsletter from Parkrun Ireland and Knocknacarra, Galway starts as previously stated on May 10.


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  • #112
    yaboya1
    Registered Users Posts: 4,610 ✭✭✭yaboya1


    James Howlett wrote: »
    It depends which train you get but generally between 19 - 25 minutes.
    In terms of Saturday morning I just checked irish rail:
    Depart Connolly 08:24 - arrive Malahide at 08:49
    Depart Connolly 08:49 - arrive Malahide at 09:08

    I think all of the Dublin parkruns are easily accessible by public transport. Naas (I know it's not in Dublin) is also only a few hundred yards from the bus stop or 2.5 miles from the train station, and that's about the furthest walk/jog of any of them.


  • #113
    gingerbus
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭gingerbus


    gingerbus wrote: »
    Hi All,

    Work is well on the way towards starting a new parkrun event outside Drogheda on the grounds of Oldbridge Estate. At this point, we're looking for a small group of volunteers to get the thing off the ground - some bodies committed to turning up on Saturday mornings to handle the timing etc.

    Drop me a PM if you're interested...

    Hi All,

    Still looking for some more volunteers for getting the Drogheda parkrun off the ground, in the Oldbridge estate - I've created a Facebook page to track progress and broaden the net:

    https://www.facebook.com/oldbridgeparkrun

    Don't be shy! :)


  • #114
    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,459 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    Looks like Kilkenny is starting a parkrun
    PARKRUN KILKENNY - CASTLE PARK -VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! Meeting Thurs 12th June 7:30pm

    KRSP will host an information meeting on the establishment of Parkrun Kilkenny to be held at the Castle Park on Saturday mornings at 9:30am.

    Parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. We would like to see this become an option for Kilkenny.
    Please come along on the evening and spread the word!

    Guest Speaker will be Mr Matt Sheilds from Park run; Meeting details:

    Date: Thurs 12th June 2014
    Venue: St. Patricks Parish Centre
    Time: 7:30pm


  • #115
    Murph_D
    Registered Users Posts: 10,414 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    Parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world.

    I know the world is a smaller place these days but that's just ridiculous. :pac:


  • #116
    pauliemck
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭pauliemck


    Murph_D wrote: »
    I know the world is a smaller place these days but that's just ridiculous. :pac:

    You'd be surprised; there are parkruns in Ireland, UK, Denmark, Australia, South Africa, Poland, New Zealand, USA and Russia.

    Getting pretty close to worldwide if you ask me.


  • #117
    Dilbert75
    Registered Users Posts: 4,724 ✭✭✭Dilbert75


    pauliemck wrote: »
    You'd be surprised; there are parkruns in Ireland, UK, Denmark, Australia, South Africa, Poland, New Zealand, USA and Russia.

    Getting pretty close to worldwide if you ask me.

    I got your joke MurphD...


  • #118
    Murph_D
    Registered Users Posts: 10,414 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    pauliemck wrote: »
    You'd be surprised; there are parkruns in Ireland, UK, Denmark, Australia, South Africa, Poland, New Zealand, USA and Russia.

    Getting pretty close to worldwide if you ask me.

    I know parkrun is worldwide. That's not what I meant. ;)


  • #119
    pauliemck
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭pauliemck


    There I go, opening my big mouth before looking for the humour in a comment. Nice one MurphD


  • #120
    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,457 ✭✭✭lennymc


    I did one of these yesterday in Oldbridge, and in answer to the OP, I think this would encourage me to take part in a local 5k race.

    Either way, great initiative, only found out about it on Friday. I'll definately be back.


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  • #121
    Irishder
    Registered Users Posts: 926 ✭✭✭Irishder


    Any plans for waterford?


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