Races 'claiming' to be Ireland's first XXX Race

Condo131

In the last few months we've seen several races claiming to be "Ireland's First (Whatever) Race" - Belfast 24h and Kilkenny Kilomarathon to name just two.

Lads, just because there hasn't been one run in recent years doesn't mean you can claim to be Ireland's first.

A 100 Mile and 24 hour race used to be organised, in Tullamore, until the mid 1980's, so Belfast's claim to be the first is not valid.

Kilkenny claim to be Ireland's first Kilomarathon - Mallow AC ran a 'Metric Marathon' (26.22k), again until the mid-1980's, so the Cat's claim is out also.

....and before somebody starts another 'ultra first'...Cork to Dublin....that's been done too!

Before anyone else claims to be "Ireland's first (whatever)", please do a little research and *ASK* first! ......there's history/records available...if you just look for it!

asimonov

There's no Kilkenny kilomarathon. But there is one in Kildare. You're not from cork by any chance are you? :-)

village runner

Condo131 wrote: »

In the last few months we've seen several races claiming to be "Ireland's First (Whatever) Race" - Belfast 24h and Kilkenny Kilomarathon to name just two.

Lads, just because there hasn't been one run in recent years doesn't mean you can claim to be Ireland's first.

A 100 Mile and 24 hour race used to be organised, in Tullamore, until the mid 1980's, so Belfast's claim to be the first is not valid.

Kilkenny claim to be Ireland's first Kilomarathon - Mallow AC ran a 'Metric Marathon' (26.22k), again until the mid-1980's, so the Cat's claim is out also.

....and before somebody starts another 'ultra first'...Cork to Dublin....that's been done too!

Before anyone else claims to be "Ireland's first (whatever)", please do a little research and *ASK* first! ......there's history/records available...if you just look for it!

Us cats dont hate ye anymore and the reason is we dont play ye anymore(cos ye aint in finals)

bewleys berry

i prob shouldn't be defending kilkenny (being a wex man:D) but i think that race is taking place in killarney, not kilkenny..........

apart from that though, Condo makes a very valid point, as before results were all on the net, no one seemed to have much access to results etc, ie the races took place but didn't really go down on record, so could easily have been a donegal to cork race etc:p

Condo131

village runner wrote: »

Us cats dont hate ye anymore and the reason is we dont play ye anymore(cos ye aint in finals)

Wrong forum!! Try this one! .....btw..."Every dog has it's day!"...so Cats better watch out!

asimonov wrote: »

There's no Kilkenny kilomarathon. But there is one in Kildare.

I saw it was in Moone:rolleyes::rolleyes:. Never realised there were so many Moone's about!!

asimonov wrote: »

You're not from cork by any chance are you? :-)

Of course!! It's the centre of the universe! :D:D Up De Rebels!:D:D:D

Enduro

Condo131 wrote: »

Before anyone else claims to be "Ireland's first (whatever)", please do a little research and *ASK* first! ......there's history/records available...if you just look for it!

Good stuff Condo. Couldn't agree more.

TheRoadRunner

Condo131 wrote: »

Races 'claiming' to be Ireland's first XXX Race

I thought this was going to be about Ireland's first p0rn related race. I'm a bit disappointed. I had my 50 euro or whatever the entry fee was going to be ready to hand!

griffin100

I thought he was talking about this

http://news.eircom.net/breakingnews/18207972/?view=Standard

TheRoadRunner

it's a pity they put the work bike into that headline I know I'm so immature !

geld

griffin100 wrote: »

I thought he was talking about this

http://news.eircom.net/breakingnews/18207972/?view=Standard

Will RacePix365 be there????:D:D:D:D

tunney

Enduro wrote: »

Good stuff Condo. Couldn't agree more.

And don't forget to search for makey-up NGBs-wannabes to see if they will throw their toys out of the pram too.

kennyb3

Condo131 wrote: »

In the last few months we've seen several races claiming to be "Ireland's First (Whatever) Race" - Belfast 24h and Kilkenny Kilomarathon to name just two.

Lads, just because there hasn't been one run in recent years doesn't mean you can claim to be Ireland's first.

A 100 Mile and 24 hour race used to be organised, in Tullamore, until the mid 1980's, so Belfast's claim to be the first is not valid.

Kilkenny claim to be Ireland's first Kilomarathon - Mallow AC ran a 'Metric Marathon' (26.22k), again until the mid-1980's, so the Cat's claim is out also.

....and before somebody starts another 'ultra first'...Cork to Dublin....that's been done too!

Before anyone else claims to be "Ireland's first (whatever)", please do a little research and *ASK* first! ......there's history/records available...if you just look for it!

Deep breath, open mouth, now insert chill pill. having a rant on an internet forum wont change the world.

Condo131 wrote: »

I saw it was in Moone:rolleyes::rolleyes:. Never realised there were so many Moone's about!!

Seems you should also pay more attention to detail

Condo131

kennyb3 wrote: »

Deep breath, open mouth, now insert chill pill. having a rant on an internet forum wont change the world.

I presume that you are/were referring to yourself?? Rant?? What rant? I certainly wasn't ranting...merely pointing out that a number of events have made erroneous claims as to being the first of their kind in Ireland. Can you suggest another way I might have done so on this forum??

kennyb3 wrote: »

Seems you should also pay more attention to detail

You're a bit late on that one....already acknowledged, several days ago, my failure to check that I had the right Moone......Next time I'll check with NASA :rolleyes:.

After all that.....what was it exactly that you wanted to add to the discussion on the original topic??

RodSteel

Condo131 wrote: »

I presume that you are/were referring to yourself?? Rant?? What rant? I certainly wasn't ranting...merely pointing out that a number of events have made erroneous claims as to being the first of their kind in Ireland. Can you suggest another way I might have done so on this forum??


You're a bit late on that one....already acknowledged, several days ago, my failure to check that I had the right Moone......Next time I'll check with NASA :rolleyes:.

After all that.....what was it exactly that you wanted to add to the discussion on the original topic??

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Rineanna

Let's all settle down and go back on topic if possible.