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. The

Here’s how our athletes finished:

1 Mossy Bracken 32:06

2 Matthew Ryan 32:43

7 Shane Minogue 35:28

8 Conor Keating 35:29

10 Shane Mullaney 36:14

17 Kevin Shortall 37:35

27 Donie Bergin 39:43

30 Jamie Barry 40:47

31 Paul Bowe 41:25

34 John James King 41:43

36 Liam Meaney 42:02

40 Paudie Guidera 44:16

42 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.

And fittingly, on the same day we achieved this historic milestone on the road, we also launched our brand-new club website — a hub for everything Moycarkey Coolcroo: from race updates and athlete profiles to upcoming training sessions, club history, and ways to support our future.

This win is more than a trophy – it’s a statement of intent. The red and black are rising, and there’s so much more to come. 💪🖤❤️

Well done to every athlete who raced today. The future is bright for Moycarkey Coolcroo AC.