Check out the teams as they battle the Beast of Ballyhoura 2010.
Beast of Ballyhoura Race Route 2010
Relive the race or get an idea of what is involved on the Beast of Ballyhoura Race Route on Google Maps.
Ballyhoura Beast and Blitz Photos
Visit the Ballyhoura Country Flickr Pages to view pictures from the 2010 Beast of Ballyhoura and Ballyhoura Blitz.
Some competitor comments from last weekend’s adventure races
| “Thanks for a great race The Blitz was my first Adventure race and I really enjoyed it ,The only thing I would say was maybe more signage on the course I know a few people took wrong turns !.Super location and a great fun day out Im looking forward to next year and I will be spreading the word to my friends in the Triathlon world to sign up”. Regards, Bryan
“just a quick well done and thanks to you and all your team for a brilliant organised race last weekend. “A big thank you from the Mad Captains to you and all your team!! We had a really good time and will definitely be back for more punishment next year” !! |
Thank you
A great big Thank You for joining us for the Beast of Ballyhoura and Ballyhoura Blitz Adventure Races here in Ballyhoura over the weekend.
Your interest and support for the events was greatly appreciated by organisers and by the whole community and we look forward to welcoming you again in 2011.
If you have ideas for us on how we can improve any aspect of the weekend and the races we would love to hear them, please email your thoughts to p.casey@ballyhoura.org.
If you enjoyed the weekend’s activities & would like further information on outdoor activity providers in Ballyhoura & outdoor skills training please log onto www.ballyhouracountry.com & contact the providers directly or call the tourist office in Kilfinane on 063 91300.
There are a variety of quality self catering cottages available through autumn, winter and spring to Beast of Ballyhoura participants at rates starting from 300 euro per week so come on down, explore more & get in some training for 2011. Call 063 91300 for further information.
We will have photos on the website in the coming days.
Best Wishes,
Pádraig.
Ballyhoura Beast Adventure Race,
Ballyhoura Fáilte,
Main St, Kilfinane,
Co. Limerick
063 91300
info@ballyhoura.org
www.ballyhourabeast.com
Dates for Diary
The Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Race July 29th – 31st 2011
Ballyhoura Blitz July 31st 2011
Ballyhoura Blitz Results 2010
| Place | Name | Time | Number |
| 1st | Padraig Marrey | 02:46:52 | 82 |
| 2nd | Geoff Ludemann | 02:53:39 | 53 |
| 3rd | Adrian Hennessy | 02:56:25 | 51 |
| 4th | Chris Byrne | 03:00:22 | 71 |
| 5th | Peter Walsh | 03:00:48 | 44 |
| 6th | Justin Sim | 03:09:06 | 47 |
| 7th | Martin O’ Reilly | 03:09:14 | 64 |
| 8th | Noel Murphy | 03:10:08 | 75 |
| 9th | Noel O’ Leary | 03:16:15 | 41 |
| 10th | Craig Scarlett | 03:18:12 | 52 |
| 11th | John Paul Mills | 03:23:47 | 20 |
| 12th | John Hennessy | 03:25:41 | 9 |
| 13th | Patrick Brannigan | 03:26:32 | 24 |
| 14th | Cian Moran | 03:26:35 | 25 |
| 15th | Simon Keating | 03:27:04 | 73 |
| 16th | Thomas Moran | 03:28:10 | 84 |
| 17th | Patricia O’ Brien | 03:28:42 | 81 |
| 18th | Bryan Fitzgerald | 03:28:48 | 58 |
| 19th | Tom Quirke | 03:30:16 | 76 |
| 20th | Charles Murphy | 03:30:19 | 42 |
| 21st | Sean Casey | 03:32:18 | 72 |
| 22nd | Martin Hennessy | 03:33:25 | 23 |
| 23rd | Keith Arkins | 03:33:40 | 16 |
| 24th | William Rock | 03:33:45 | 31 |
| 25th | Joe O’ Leary | 03:33:48 | 38 |
| 26th | Nicholas Baker | 03:34:20 | 30 |
| 27th | Ciaran Doyle | 03:38:44 | 87 |
| 28th | David Casey | 03:42:51 | 86 |
| 29th | John Maher | 03:43:30 | 54 |
| 30th | David Brannigan | 03:44:56 | 26 |
| 31st | Gary Relihan | 03:49:26 | 60 |
| 32nd | Padraig Franklin | 03:57:46 | 92 |
| 33rd | Eoin Mockler | 03:58:32 | 22 |
| 34th | Eugene Harrington | 03:59:17 | 61 |
| 35th | Robert O’ Connor | 03:59:58 | 14 |
| 36th | Simon Evans | 04:00:20 | 59 |
| 37th | Roisin Hickey | 04:00:53 | 39 |
| 38th | Tim Ryan | 04:01:14 | 43 |
| 39th | Brian Hannon | 04:05:09 | 28 |
| 40th | Ronan Kearney | 04:07:08 | 74 |
| 41st | Leonie Byrne | 04:08:04 | 83 |
| 42nd | Denis O’ Gorman | 04:11:03 | 79 |
| 43rd | Oisin O’ Neill | 04:11:11 | 27 |
| 44th | Timo Shinnors | 04:11:18 | 4 |
| 45th | Patrick Beary | 04:15:19 | 90 |
| 46th | Damien Moran | 04:20:08 | 1 |
| 47th | James Murphy | 04:20:37 | 40 |
| 48th | Ciaran Maunsell | 04:20:53 | 77 |
| 49th | Conor Noonan | 04:20:54 | 78 |
| 50th | Dara Geary | 04:24:03 | 11 |
| 51st | Shane O’ Kelly | 04:24:29 | 34 |
| 52nd | Bobby Butler | 04:25:09 | 91 |
| 53rd | Pat O’ Callaghan | 04:26:13 | 35 |
| 54th | Sean O’ Leary | 04:33:59 | 50 |
| 55th | Patrick Bruen | 04:34:15 | 19 |
| 56th | Grainne O’ Keefe | 04:36:13 | 6 |
| 57th | Kieran Swail | 04:39:15 | 5 |
| 58th | Niall Watson | 04:39:16 | 7 |
| 59th | Aine McKenna | 04:39:45 | 70 |
| 60th | Barbara Clancy | 04:39:48 | 80 |
| 61st | Cora Bluett | 04:51:59 | 63 |
| 62nd | Anthony Halligan | 04:53:26 | 68 |
| 63rd | John Howlett | 04:53:27 | 69 |
| 64th | TJ Bluett | 05:00:11 | 62 |
| 65th | Maria O’ Rourke | 05:01:49 | 49 |
| 66th | Aisling Renshaw | 05:01:52 | 48 |
| 67th | Liz Ryan | 05:01:56 | 46 |
| 68th | Brendan Spillane | 05:02:02 | 88 |
| 69th | Kevin O’ Connor | 05:02:32 | 89 |
| 70th | Anthony O’ Reilly | 05:03:21 | 66 |
| 71st | Greg Coulter | 05:05:46 | 57 |
| 72nd | 05:05:47 | ||
| 73rd | Pat Power | 05:10:16 | 56 |
| 74th | Leona Arkins | 05:21:22 | 17 |
| 75th | Jenny Barker | 05:22:38 | 18 |
Well done to everyone who competed!
Beast of Luck to Competitors in Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Race
Best of Luck to everyone who is competing in the Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Race. Registration kicks off at 8pm tonight and the competitors will face the battle of the Beast in the early hours of the morning. We here at Beast of Ballyhoura HQ wish all the teams the very best of luck in the race and we are looking forward to a thrilling and exhausting weekend ahead! The teams competing are:
TEAM HOPELESS ATHLONE A.R.R
IRISH AR MAD CAPTAINS
F.A.R.T ARMY
PEDDLE MARTIN & COLEEN’S TEAM
MISADVENTURES ROUNDWOOD CHARTER
TOG’s TBC
Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Those taking part in the Ballyhoura Blitz on Sunday 1st
Hiya everyone taking part in the Blitz some points to remember
Now only hours away, the Ballyhoura Blitz is fast becoming one of the adventure racing highlights of the summer. This year a totally new race format has been devised by the team at Trailriders Bike Rental with lots of exciting new race terrain added!
The 2010 race format is as follows:
Competitors will have to register for the Ballyhoura Blitz from 9am at the Ballyhoura MTB Trail Head, Greenwood Car Park, Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick.
Competitors will have to drop mountain bikes at a secure bike park in Ballinaboola Car Park, grid ref R582183, from 9am – 11am on the morning of the race.
The race start is at 11.30am at the Ballyhoura MTB Trail Head, Greenwood Car Park, Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick.
The race will start with a 10km run from the Greenwood car park over and across the Ballyhoura Hills to Ballinaboola Car Park, grid ref R582183.
At Ballinaboola Car Park, grid ref R582183, competitors will collect their bikes and cycle some of the very best of the Ballyhoura Single Track Trails taking in sections of the white loop. As with all adventure races parts of the race will get mucky, wet and rough in areas, so prepare for the unexpected and the adventure. The MTB section of the race will finish back at the Ballyhoura MTB Trail Head, Greenwood Car Park, Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick.
Notes for Competitors
- As this is an adventure race and not a triathlon competitors are expected to be self sufficient.
- All gear has to be carried by racers, spare food, parts such as tube, pump, mini first aid kit, appropriate water and a chain repair kit (All of these items may be purchased from Trailriders Mountain Bike Rental at the Ballyhoura MTB Trail Head)
- Marshalls will be placed along the route but only for safety and advice.
- Spare water and biking equipment can be taped or left with your bike at the transition so you can run with the basic running clothing.
- A briefing will be given the morning of the race explaining signage etc.
- Tea/coffee and soup will be available for competitors post the race at the Ballyhoura MTB Trail Head, Greenwood Car Park, Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick along with a prize giving Ceremony.
- Check out the website www.ballyhourabeast.com for more details.
There are lots of things to do and places to stay in the region so if you fancy taking a weekend break – log on to www.ballyhouracountry.com for more details.
We are looking forward to welcoming you all to Ballyhoura for the Blitz. See you on Sunday
Best of Luck !
The Ballyhoura Blitz team
Teams registered for the Beast of Ballyhoura 2010
Howdy Beasties,
Now only a matter of days away, a few of you out there have expressed an interest in what other teams are competing in this years Beast of Ballyhoura. There are some teams still floating about out there who have yet to register – hurry up!!!! You have until Thursday to get a team together….
Now Drum roll please ……….
THE TEAMS COMPETING IN THE BEAST OF BALLYHOURA ADVENTURE RACE 2010 ARE :
TEAM HOPELESS
ATHLONE A.R.R
IRISH AR
MAD CAPTAINS
F.A.R.T
ARMY
PEDDLE
MARTIN & COLEEN’S TEAM
MISADVENTURES
ROUNDWOOD CHARTER
TOG’s
TBC
Beast of Luck Everyone!!!!!!! We will add the other teams shortly. If anyone has any last minute words of wisdom to share with us – please do.
As Winston Churchill once said –
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
See you on Friday………….
Beast of Ballyhoura Team
