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Irish Examiner
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Sciath na Scol: Clinical St Patrick's edge out battling Ballygarvan
Allianz Sciath na Scol H3 final: St Patrick's BNS 1-11 Ballygarvan NS 2-5 It was a fierce battle in the opening game of Allianz Sciath na Scol between St Patrick's BNS and Ballygarvan in the H3 final with St Patrick's coming out on top. It was nip and tuck throughout the first half with Ballygarvan leading by two at the break but St Patrick's grew throughout the second half and hit six points in a row to take the lead which they would not relinquish. In a tight first half, St Patrick's got the first score off the hurley of Jamie Murray. Ballygarvan evened things up when Patrick Browne hit a 65. Browne was key for St Patrick's and sent a ball across the square with Ryan O'Sullivan battling to keep it in play and scored a superb goal from a difficult angle. St Patrick's responded with a goal when Donagh Cleary's shot dropped in over the head of Ballygarvan keeper Tom O'Connor to level things 1-1 apiece. James Shannon got Ballygarvan's second goal picking up the ball from the puck out and going on a solo run before hitting the ball to the back of the net. St Patrick's responded with a point from a 65 by Murray to leave the score 2-2 to 1-3 to Ballygarvan at half time. Ballygarvan got off to a quick start in the second half with frees from Charley Broderick and Sam Spillane to leave four between the sides. St Patrick's found a purple patch hitting six on the bounce with Murray hitting four (three frees), Leo Hurley and Alex Kelly all raising white flags. Ballygarvan got their third and final score of the half when Broderick hit a free to leave one between the sides. Hurley responded for St Patrick's with another point before the impressive Murray hit his eighth point of the game leaving the final score 1-11 to 2-5. Scorers for St Patrick's BNS: Jamie Murray (0-8, 1 65, 5f), Donagh Cleary (1-0), Leo Hurley (0-2), Alex Kelly (0-1). Scorers for Ballygarvan NS: James Shannon (1-0), Ryan O'Sullivan (1-0), Charley Broderick (0-3, 65, 2f), Patrick Browne and Sam Spillane (0-1 each). ST PATRICK'S BNS: Calvin Corcoran, Anthony Noone, Leo Hurley, James McDonagh, Daniel Crean, Andrew Lynch, Kieran O'Connell, Robert Burke, Donagh Cleary, Jack Hennessy McGukin, Jamie Murray, Marcus Buckley, Oscar O'Flynn, Mohammad Khoshnaw, Ian Hennessy McGukin, Alex Kelly, Dan Geraghty, Christopher Nugent, James Moroney, Dean Corcoran, Darragh O'Donoghur, Christopher Martin, Conor Burke, Cian O'Connor, Ryan Hickey, Seán Kiely, Ryan O'Leary, Bailey O'Flynn, Dereck Kavanagh, Luke Crean, Ross Higgins Kelleher, Kyle Mulcahy, Kealin Rellis, Nathan Nugent, Leon Linehan, Scott O'Leary, Tommy McCarthy BALLYGARVAN NS: Tom O'Connor, Lar Healy, Rian Healy, Daniel Walsh, Conor Walsh, Sam Spillane, Charley Broderick, James Shannon, Patrick Browne, Noah Kelleher, Patryk Tumidajski, Theo Coholan, Kyle O'Donovan, Cian O'Donovan, Simon Murphy, Martin Twomey, Cillian Morgan, Daniel Sweeney, Lorcan O'Leary, James O'Brien, Ryan O'Sullivan, John Walsh, Evan Ashman, Billy O'Callaghan, Seán O'Rourke, Henry O'Connell Referee: Michael Collins (Clonakilty)
Irish Examiner
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Waterford's Viking Marathon is no ordinary race
Forget boring city routes and soulless circuits. Enjoy Waterford's Viking Marathon — where the unique atmosphere and beautiful scenery promise an experience that will live long in the memory. In Waterford, the marathon winds through ancient streets, past river views and blooming gardens, cheered on by Vikings and locals alike. This is not just a race. It's an experience. The Waterford Viking Marathon returns this June for its 13th year, and it's quickly becoming one of Ireland's most loved running events. Last summer, the streets were buzzing. The sun shone from start to finish. The Waterford Viking Marathon, where you'll enjoy all the benefits of a healthy workout in spectacular surroundings. Photographs: Patrick Browne Runners crossed the line beaming, medals swinging, soaking up the pride of what they'd just done. This year promises even more. A course to remember Starting in the heart of Ireland's oldest city, the route brings runners through the historic Viking Triangle, down along the Suir, out onto the Waterford Greenway, and through the magnificent Mount Congreve Gardens before looping back into the city. The annual Waterford Viking Marathon attracts a huge entry, with participants from all over Ireland travelling to enjoy the fine weather and great atmosphere. Whether you're in it for the scenery, the history or the atmosphere, it delivers on all fronts. Participants can choose the full marathon, half marathon or 10k, and for the first time ever, there's an 8k disability-friendly run, building on the success of last year's Autism Friendly event. With trained stewards offering support along the way and the option to bring a companion, this event opens the door for even more people to take part. No barriers, just welcome This is one of the most inclusive runs in Europe. Fast, slow or somewhere in between, everyone gets a warm welcome and a medal to match. The annual Waterford Viking Marathon is a highlight in the social calendar in the sunny South-East. The Saturday before the main event also sees hundreds of children take part in races from 200m to 2.5km at the RSC, proving you're never too young to catch the running bug. So much more than a race Waterford doesn't do things by halves. The Viking Marathon is part of a two-day festival packed with music, family fun and the kind of atmosphere that brings people back year after year. Leanne Doyle, Helen and Laura Keating, participants in the 2024 Waterford Viking Marathon. Even if you're not lacing up, it's worth coming just to soak it all in. It's also a celebration of community. Marathon organiser Fiona Craughan only moved to Waterford two years ago, but she's already at the heart of it. 'I might be a blow-in, but on marathon day I feel like I've lived here all my life,' she says. 'There's something special about how the whole city gets behind it. You can't help but feel proud.' Tina Schley and Siobhan Walsh enjoying the fun of the hugely popular annual WLR Waterford Viking Marathon. This year's chosen charity is the RNLI, with funds supporting lifeboat stations in Helvick Head, Tramore and Dunmore East. The event is powered by hundreds of volunteers and supported by local champions like WLR FM, Sanofi, Azzurri, Flahavan's, Carten Controls, Sun Life, Clem Jacob Hire, Bausch and Lomb and Waterford City and County Council. Why runners keep coming back Clonliffe Harriers' Tudor Moldovan, a former men's winner, says the Viking Marathon is one of his favourite events of the year. 'The views are stunning. The second half is mostly downhill, and the crowds keep you going. It's a proper race, organised by people who love what they do.' Linda Grogan from Dundrum AC, who has won both the full and half marathon, agrees. 'I've marked it in the calendar again. The route keeps you interested, the volunteers are brilliant, and the atmosphere is one of the best. It's a race where everyone feels like a winner.' Take on the challenge of the 2025 Waterford Viking Marathon, where everyone is a winner. So, what are you waiting for? The Waterford Viking Marathon takes place Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22. Get involved, get inspired and maybe even get a personal best. The annual Waterford Viking Marathon, where making it across the finish line is greeted with a well deserved round of applause. Register now at
