Sunday morning in Dundrum Village will go down as one of the most significant moments in the history of Moycarkey Coolcroo AC. In what can only be described as a sensational team performance, our athletes made history by winning the County Tipperary Senior Road Team Championship for the very first time.
Leading the charge were two outstanding performances from Mossy Bracken, who stormed home to take 1st place in a time of 32:06, and Matthew Ryan, who wasn’t far behind, finishing 2nd overall in 32:43. The strength in depth across the squad was equally impressive, with Shane Minogue (7th – 35:28) and Conor Keating (8th – 35:29) rounding out our A team, securing the historic win with just 18 points.
But the celebrations didn’t stop there.Our depth showed its worth again as the Moycarkey Coolcroo B Team took 1st place in the B Section, with Shane Mullaney (10th – 36:14), Kevin Shortall (17th – 37:35), and Donie Bergin (27th – 39:43) combining for another gold medal-winning performance. The C and D teams also gave strong showings, with the C team clinching silver in the B section, showcasing the fantastic strength and unity of our senior men’s squad. Here’s how our athletes finished:1st Mossy Bracken 32:06 ,2nd Matthew Ryan 32:43, 7th Shane Minogue 35:28, 8th Conor Keating 35:29, 10th Shane Mullaney 36:14, 17th Kevin Shortall 37:35, 27th Donie Bergin 39:43, 30th Jamie Barry 40:47, 31st Paul Bowe 41:25, 34th John James King 41:43, 36th Liam Meaney 42:02, 40th Paudie Guidera 44:16, 42nd Thomas Whelan 44:50. Team Results: A Team – 1st Place (18 points): Mossy Bracken (1), Matthew Ryan (2), Shane Minogue (7), Conor Keating (8) B Team – 1st Place in B Section (54 points): Shane Mullaney (10), Kevin Shortall (17), Donie Bergin (27). C Team – 2nd Place in B Section (95 points): Jamie Barry (30), Paul Bowe (31), John James King (34).A Proud Day for the Club. This performance is a culmination of months of dedication, consistent training, and the strong bond between our athletes. It’s a moment every member of Moycarkey Coolcroo AC can be proud of. Whether you’re competing, coaching, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, this victory belongs to all of us.