The 9th Annual Eyeries 5 Mile Road Race took place on Saturday 11th November 2023.
The winners were:
Men's - Barry Twohig (St Finbarr's A.C.) - 27.16
Ladies - Rachael O'Shea (Cork Track Club) - 32.55
This challenging event is the centrepiece of the Beara A.C. Autumn 5 mile Series and is organised by Eyeries Running Promotions and Beara A.C.
The route is situated on the Wild Atlantic Way and passes through the picturesque village of Eyeries.
There are over 100 prizes for individual and team competitors of all abilities and ages.
See Eyeries Five Mile Facebook Page for more details.
The male and female course records are held by:
Tom Butler (Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers) - 25.09
and
Aoife Cooke (Eagle A.C.) - 28.42
Barry Twohig (St Finbarr's AC)
Men's winner 2023
Photo by Paul Gallagher
Rachael O'Shea (Cork Track Club)
Ladies winner 2023
Photo by Paul Gallagher
Legends Jean O'Sullivan (Beara AC) and John Walshe (Ballycotton)
Winners in the Female and Male 70 category
Photo by Paul Gallagher
Beara Athletic Club 2023
Photo by Paul Gallagher
2023 Race Medal
Photos by Sue Swansborough
Photos by
Anne Marie Cronin Photography
There are numerous excellent places that offer accommodation in and around Eyeries. These include:
Camping
+353 (0)86 600 4475
+353 (0)86 220 8743 & +353 (0)83 808 0702
Glamping
+353 (0)87 775 4535
B&Bs
+353 (0)85 207 2034
+353 (0)86 803 0414
+353 (0)27 74116 & +353 (0)86 812 1587
+353 (0)27 74013
Please see links detailing further accommodation options below: