Results of the Emer Casey 10k road race – Sun 20th May 2012
The full results can be seen HERE

This was the sixth running of the Emer Casey 10k road race in Youghal and it was blue skies and sunshine yet again. A record 484 runners took part this year, an increase of 26% on the figure of 383 in 2011.

The mens race was won by Sergiu Ciobanu of Clonliffe Harriers who retained his 2011 title with a time of 30:06. Sergiu had raced just two days earlier when he won the 10k race in Sixmilebridge in Co.Clare. In second place was James McCarthy of East Cork AC in 32:18 while Danny Smith of Ballynonty AC was third in 33:34.

The womens race was won by Lizzie Lee of Leevale AC in a time of 35:39. Helen Leonard of Rathfarnham-WSAF AC was second in 37:55 while Geraldine O’Shea of St.Finbarr’s AC was third with 39:38.

The full results can be seen HERE

Info: http://irelandrunning.blogspot.com/2012/05/emer-casey-10k-road-racesun-20th-may.html

Video footage of the 2011 annual Emer Casey Foundation Memorial 10K run in Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland. Film: Michael Hussey | Edit: Bobby Whyte | Email: news@youghalonline.com | www.YoughalOnline.com

Below is a Movie Clip of the Emer Casey Memorial 10k 2010

The annual race/walk will take place at Pobalscoil Na Tríonóide, Youghal, on Sunday, May 20th 2012 at 1.30pm.

The course will take participants through the historic town of Youghal and finish at the Front Strand where buses will transport you back to the school. Refreshments and musical entertainment provided. Numerous spot prizes to the value of €600. Free t-shirt to all finishers!

Further details and entry forms will be available shortly at www.emercaseyfoundation.com. All proceeds will go to the Emer Casey Foundation which funds research into ovarian/uterine cancer. Join us and take part in this annual event while enjoying the breathtaking scenery of Ireland’s Riviera.

The Quality Hotel, Redbarn, Youghal, are offering special rates during the weekend of the run. They are as follows: B&B (€39 pps), holiday Homes (€109; sleeps up to 6 people) and apartments (€99; sleeps 4). To avail of these rates, please call 1850 40 9000.

Below is Video footage of the 2011 Emer Casey Foundation Memorial 10K run in Youghal

DIRECTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Race H.Q. is at Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Frogmore, Youghal, Co.Cork
2. Pobalscoil na Trionoide is located off N25. Travelling from Cork take the 2nd exit for Youghal and follow signs
Travelling on N25 from Waterford to Cork take the first exit for Youghal on the left
3. Numbers may be collected on Saturday May 19th from 12-2p.m.or on Sunday May20th from 11a.m at Pobalscoil na Trionoide
4. On line registration will close on Tuesday, May 15th at 4pm
4 Parking is available at the school and on grounds adjacent to the school. Please do not park on the road outside the school as this is part of the race route
5. The start line is at the water tower to the left of the school and the finish line is at the front strand
6. Walkers should line up behind the runners. Please do not start before the runners for health and safety reasons
6. Courtesy buses for transport back to the school will be parked at Tides car park located 100metres approx. from the finish line. The bus will make several transfers.  You may therefore need to wait a short time for a returning bus
7. A free draw with numerous spot prizes will take place in the school after the race. Just write your name on the back of your race number and place it into the entry box which will be located in the gym hall in the school where registration took place
8. There will be 3 water stations and pre and post massage available at Pobalscoil na Trionoide
9. Please keep to the left at all times during the race and be guided by the race stewards who are there for your health and safety
10 Unfortunately no dogs are allowed for health and safety reasons
10. Refreshments and showers are available in the school after the race together with a free T-shirt for all finishers
All proceeds to Ovarian/Uterine/Endometrial Cancer Research

Thank you for taking the time to read this important information.

Enjoy the day!
The Emer Casey Foundation

Below is a Movie Clip of the Emer Casey Memorial 10k 2010 in Youghal

 

5th Emer Casey Memorial Melbourne Fun Run and Walk

The 5th Emer Casey Memorial Melbourne fun run and walk will take place on Sunday May 27th 2012 at 12pm. Registration starts at Clayton Campus Monash University Melbourne at 8.30am.

The Emer Casey Foundation is funding Professor Campbell and his team based at Peter MacAllum Centre Melbourne.

This centre is unique within Australia’s public health system in that it is the only hospital solely dedicated to cancer research.

All money raised by the Melbourne run goes to support two cancer genetics programmes which focus on research into familial breast and ovarian cancer.

The Emer Casey Melbourne runs have contributed €48,000 to these programmes.

Sonia O’Sullivan former world champion and Olympic silver medallist will again participate this year to show her support for this worthy cause.

It promises to be a great day with lots of prizes, music, spot prizes and celebrations.

For further information log on to run4ec.com.au  or www.emercaseyfoundation.com and follow the link for the Melbourne run.

Please pass this information to your friends and relatives in Melbourne.

A group of amateur cyclists from Youghal, Co. Cork have chosen to compete in one of the most respected and longest running endurance-based sporting events in the world to honor the memory of a young woman from their hometown who lost her life to cancer. Their participation will also help to raise funds for cancer research.

Team Youghal, who will participate in the Race Across America (RAAM), officially began their effort with a launch in the town’s Mall Arts Centre on May 28th.

RAAM is considered to be one of the world’s top cycling events and, unlike the Tour de France, it is one continuous stage, similar to a time trial. Racers must traverse 3,005 miles across 12 states and climb over 170,000 vertical feet. This is a non-stop race across the continental United States with competitors cycling about 350-500 miles a day, racing 24 hours a day from start to finish.

This is the 30th anniversary of the race and Team Youghal will make history by being the first ever Irish squad in the eight-person Team category. The team’s members range in age from 37 to 60 and in occupation from fire officer to retired school principal. They are taking part to raise money and awareness for the Emer Casey Foundation.

Emer, who was from Youghal, in Co. Cork, was diagnosed with ovarian/uterine cancer in February 2006 when she was only 27. She died on June 10, 2006, four days after her 28th birthday. Her family established the foundation in her honor. To date The Emer Casey Foundation has raised more than €500,000 for research into ovarian and uterine cancer.

Mayor of Youghal Mary Linehan-Foley launched the event before a packed house, which included the cyclists and crew of Team Youghal. The Mayor said, “I’m very proud to be invited to this launch and proud that a team from Youghal will be the first Irish participants in this world cup race.” She went on to say, “This is a great opportunity to put Ireland, and indeed Youghal on the world map which will benefit tourism numbers in these very tough economic times.”

Team Leader Ger Flanagan (46), who works as printer, expressed his gratitude to his fellow team members and to their sponsors: “I would like to thank every member of Team Youghal for their efforts to date and I’m looking forward to the challenge ahead.” He particularly thanked Firedog, the team’s main sponsor, which has donated €20,000 to their cause. Other sponsors include Magners Irish Cider, Youghal Town Council, and Emer’s parents, Juliette and Brendan Casey.

RAAM will begin on June 18, from the Pacific Coast in Oceanside, California. Team Youghal are hoping to finish on June 26, in Annapolis, Maryland. A fundraising event is planned for June 28 at the Consulate General of Ireland in New York City. There will also be 5k run held in Central Park on June 29.

You can follow Team Youghal’s progress by visiting www.teamyoughal.com or joining the team’s Facebook page. Updates of the team’s progress will be posted hourly throughout the race. If you would like to find out more about The Emer Casey Foundation or make a donation, please log on to www.emercaseyfoundation.com.

Info:- By Brian Donohue www.irishemigrant.com

Results of the Emer Casey 10k road race – Sun 22nd May 2011

THE RACE took place in dry but windy conditions in Youghal in East Cork. The winner of the mens race was Sergiu Ciobanu of Clonliffe Harriers who ran the 10 km course in a time of 30:36, an average of 4:55 per mile. Sergiu was almost 2 and a half minutes ahead of the 2nd placed man Ruairi O’Donnell of Limerick AC in 33:05. The gap to the 3rd man was a lot smaller with Brian Hegarty of Leevale AC finishing in 33:11.

In the ladies race, Rhona Lynch of Eagle AC won in a time of 38:16. In 2nd place, Niamh Walsh of Leevale AC finished in 39:45 while Mary Sweeney of St.Finbarrs AC took 3rd in 40:54.

 

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EMER CASEY MEMORIAL ’10K’

Sunday 22 May 2011. 1:30pm
Provisional Results for All Competitors in finish order.
Place Time Name Team Race Age Category min/mile
1 0:30:36 CIOBANU, Sergiu Clonliffe Harriers M 04:55.4 249 1
2 0:33:05 O’DONNELL, Ruairi Limerick AC M 05:19.3 238 2
3 0:33:11 HEGARTY, Brian Leevale AC M 05:20.3 325 3
4 0:33:25 SMITH, Danny Ballynonty AC M 05:22.6 248 4
5 0:34:23 COFFEY, Donal Leevale AC M 05:31.9 243 5
6 0:34:35 MURPHY, Michael Carrick-on-Suir AC M 05:33.8 353 6
7 0:35:28 TIERNEY, Conor East Cork AC M 05:42.4 86 7
8 0:35:41 MEADE, Eric East Cork AC M45 05:44.4 253 8
9 0:35:51 TWOMEY, Tim Leevale AC M 05:46.1 156 9
10 0:36:35 LEAHY, John West Waterford AC M 05:53.1 264 10
11 0:36:47 COONEY, Shane Midleton AC M 05:55.1 257 11
12 0:36:52 POWER, Shane West Waterford AC M 05:55.9 289 12
13 0:36:59 CORBETT, Michael Eagle AC M 05:57.0 232 13
14 0:37:01 LEAHY, Tom West Waterford AC M 05:57.3 265 14
15 0:37:13 O’SULLIVAN, Johnny Galtee Runners AC M 05:59.2 270 15
16 0:37:26 MCCARTHY, Denis East Cork AC M45 06:01.3 216 16
17 0:37:30 NOLAN, Philip unatt/Dublin M 06:02.0 36 17
18 0:37:42 WALSH, Colin unatt/Ballincollig M 06:03.9 399 18
19 0:38:06 O’DWYER, David East Cork AC M 06:07.8 256 19
20 0:38:16 LYNCH, Rhona Eagle AC F35 06:09.4 218 20
21 0:38:22 O’KEEFFE, Marty Youghal AC M40 06:10.3 310 21
22 0:38:26 BURNS, Thomas Waterford AC M50 06:11.0 360 22
23 0:38:31 CURRAN, Thomas unatt/Youghal M 06:11.8 160 23
24 0:38:36 MALONE, John Youghal AC M 06:12.6 164 24
25 0:38:39 O’HERLIHY, Colin Eagle AC M40 06:13.1 318 25
26 0:38:43 O’CONNOR, Pat Eagle AC M40 06:13.7 245 26
27 0:38:57 CAHILL, Maurice Youghal AC M 06:16.0 172 27
28 0:39:13 CARROLL, Denis Eagle AC M50 06:18.6 259 28
29 0:39:21 KELLEHER, Alan unatt/Ballincollig M 06:19.8 356 29
30 0:39:25 BULMAN, Mark Donoughmore AC M45 06:20.5 233 30
31 0:39:26 CHIZHIKOV, Yevgeniy West Waterford AC M40 06:20.6 320 31
32 0:39:31 STILWELL, Sean West Waterford AC M 06:21.4 321 32
33 0:39:45 WALSH, Niamh Leevale AC F 06:23.7 98 33
34 0:40:00 O’LEARY, Ted West Waterford AC M40 06:26.1 313 34
35 0:40:04 MURPHY, Joe Eagle AC M55 06:26.8 231 35
36 0:40:07 CLEARY, Paul East Cork AC M 06:27.2 250 36
37 0:40:26 KELLEHER, Brian unatt/Innishannon M 06:30.3 355 37
38 0:40:27 MURPHY, Colm unatt/Youghal M55 06:30.5 171 38
39 0:40:33 O’DONOVAN, Neil unatt/Cork M 06:31.4 188 39
40 0:40:40 COLEMAN, Conor unatt/Youghal M 06:32.6 159 40
41 0:40:52 CASHMAN, John Midleton AC M45 06:34.5 340 41
42 0:40:54 SWEENEY, Mary St. Finbarrs AC F50 06:34.8 322 42
43 0:41:22 FITZGERALD, Tom Kilfinane AC M50 06:39.3 344 43
44 0:41:27 JACKSON, Niall unatt/Waterford M 06:40.1 85 44
45 0:41:31 COLLINS, Jonathan unatt/Youghal M 06:40.8 121 45
46 0:42:12 HICKEY, Stuart unatt/Youghal M 06:47.4 141 46
47 0:42:13 MURPHY, Mark unatt/Youghal M 06:47.5 153 47
48 0:42:13 HEFFERNAN, Liam unatt/Youghal M 06:47.5 64 48
49 0:42:15 KELLEHER, Denis Midleton AC M45 06:47.8 272 49
50 0:42:30 FITZGERALD, Barry unatt/Cork M 06:50.3 262 50
51 0:42:35 LEE, Sarah Waterford AC F 06:51.1 239 51
52 0:42:43 O’BRIEN, Tom unatt/Cork M40 06:52.3 393 52
53 0:42:53 DUGGAN, Sharon unatt/Dungarvan F35 06:54.0 336 53
54 0:43:01 HICKEY, Fiona Youghal AC F 06:55.2 337 54
55 0:43:02 O’SULLIVAN, Patrick unatt/Cloyne M55 06:55.4 333 55
56 0:43:03 QUIGLEY, John Eagle AC M55 06:55.6 234 56
57 0:43:04 HASSETT, Ciara Rathfarnham-WSAF AC F 06:55.7 55 57
58 0:43:18 DRENNAN, Sally Midleton AC F45 06:58.0 357 58
59 0:43:29 CROWLEY, Des unatt/Dublin M40 06:59.7 34 59
60 0:43:35 HERLIHY, Chris unatt/Glanmire M 07:00.7 391 60
61 0:43:36 WOJS, Sebastian unatt/Carrigtwohill M 07:00.9 220 61
62 0:43:39 HOLMES, Mark unatt/Cork M 07:01.4 28 62
63 0:43:46 CLIFFE, Mark West Waterford AC M 07:02.5 312 63
64 0:43:50 WALSH, Mark Midleton AC M50 07:03.1 311 64
65 0:43:52 DEVEREAUX, Stephen Youghal AC M45 07:03.4 202 65
66 0:43:55 MALONE, Dean Youghal AC MJ 07:03.9 165 66
67 0:43:58 COTTER, Seamus unatt/Glanmire M40 07:04.4 25 67
68 0:44:03 MURPHY, Esther unatt/Waterford F35 07:05.2 388 68
69 0:44:10 ANSBRO, Cillian Youghal AC MJ 07:06.3 236 69
70 0:44:13 NYHAN, Liz unatt/Waterford F35 07:06.8 84 70
71 0:44:15 KOLODZIEJSKA, Agnes unatt/Youghal F 07:07.1 226 71
72 0:44:25 COGAN, Denis unatt/Cork M 07:08.8 189 72
73 0:44:26 BATESON, Stephen unatt/Navan M40 07:08.9 109 73
74 0:44:28 DALY, Anthony unatt/Youghal M 07:09.2 197 74
75 0:44:31 HELKA, Sabastian unatt/Youghal M 07:09.7 209 75
76 0:44:32 HAYES, Kevin St. Catherines AC M 07:09.9 244 76
77 0:44:33 FREEMAN, Sean unatt/Fermoy M50 07:10.0 201 77
78 0:44:34 BULMAN, George Youghal AC M50 07:10.2 134 78
79 0:44:35 OSBORNE, Jeff unatt/Clashmore M 07:10.4 301 79
80 0:44:39 WARD, James Herne Hill Harriers M 07:11.0 116 80
81 0:44:43 SMITH, Tony unatt/Youghal M40 07:11.6 7 81
82 0:44:44 O’MAHONY, Sylvie Youghal AC M55 07:11.8 268 82
83 0:44:52 O’MAHONY, Michael Youghal AC M50 07:13.1 105 83
84 0:44:55 O’NEILL, Eadaoin unatt/Killeagh F 07:13.6 29 84
85 0:44:58 MURPHY, Patrick unatt/Ladysbridge M 07:14.1 396 85
86 0:45:00 O’CALLAGHAN, Donal unatt/Cork M 07:14.4 213 86
87 0:45:02 CUNNIGHAM, Larkin unatt/Cork M 07:14.7 179 87
88 0:45:08 KIELY, William unatt/Blarney M 07:15.7 385 88
89 0:45:16 MURPHY, John unatt/Cork M 07:17.0 192 89
90 0:45:31 SLATTERY, Nathan unatt/Clare M40 07:19.4 389 90
91 0:45:35 DALY, Aaron unatt/Youghal MJ 07:20.0 123 91
92 0:45:44 O’SULLIVAN, Dara unatt/Cork M 07:21.5 176 92
93 0:45:44 MURPHY, Timmy unatt/Youghal M40 07:21.5 120 93
94 0:45:45 HARRINGTON, Vincent unatt/Crosshaven M40 07:21.6 224 94
95 0:45:46 UNKNOWN, ??? NDB 07:21.8 161 95
96 0:45:46 SHANAHAN, Sean Galtee Runners AC M45 07:21.8 279 96
97 0:45:54 TERRY, Warran unatt/Youghal M 07:23.1 185 97
98 0:45:55 COTTER, Gearoid unatt/Carrigtwohill M 07:23.2 372 98
99 0:45:55 MULLINS, John unatt/Youghal M45 07:23.2 74 99
100 0:46:00 ASHRSAF, Deborah unatt/Dungarvan F 07:24.0 99 100
101 0:46:04 MOONEY, Keira-Eva unatt/Dublin F 07:24.7 59 101
102 0:46:05 WARRINGTON, Giles unatt/Birdhill M45 07:24.8 103 102
103 0:46:10 SHEEHAN, Diarmuid unatt/Dungarvan M 07:25.6 334 103
104 0:46:12 O’MAHONY, Johnny unatt/Youghal M 07:26.0 235 104
105 0:46:15 KEARNEY, Batt Leevale AC M50 07:26.5 377 105
106 0:46:16 FITZGERALD, Claire Midleton AC F35 07:26.6 118 106
107 0:46:18 DELANEY, Susan Midleton AC F 07:26.9 358 107
108 0:46:22 QUILLIGAN, Kevin Mallow AC M50 07:27.6 43 108
109 0:46:26 O’MAHONY, Michael-John Midleton AC M 07:28.2 329 109
110 0:46:35 CUSSEN, Michael unatt/Youghal M 07:29.7 15 110
111 0:46:38 O’MAHONY, Maurice unatt/Youghal M45 07:30.2 94 111
112 0:46:39 COLLINS, Barry UCC AC M 07:30.3 200 112
113 0:46:50 O’MAHONY, Mary unatt/Ballintotis F45 07:32.1 269 113
114 0:46:51 COLEMAN, John St. Finbarrs AC M40 07:32.2 309 114
115 0:46:59 AHERN, Barry Midleton AC M 07:33.5 292 115
116 0:47:03 MCWEENEY, Trevor unatt/Virginia M 07:34.2 60 116
117 0:47:06 MCCARTHY, Liam unatt/Youghal MJ 07:34.7 124 117
118 0:47:08 RYAN, Karl Midleton AC M 07:35.0 242 118
119 0:47:10 MORRISON, Kevin Midleton AC M45 07:35.3 266 119
120 0:47:20 COLLINS, David unatt/Cork M 07:36.9 106 120
121 0:47:21 EIGHAN, Irene St. Finbarrs AC F 07:37.1 307 121
122 0:47:23 FERGUSON, Gary unatt/Dublin M 07:37.4 1 122
123 0:47:27 O’SULLIVAN, Sean unatt/Youghal M 07:38.0 354 123
124 0:47:28 HARTNETT, Paddy Ballynonty AC M 07:38.2 302 124
125 0:47:31 WALSH, Michael unatt/Dublin M 07:38.7 35 125
126 0:47:39 FLETCHER, Tom unatt/Youghal M 07:40.0 205 126
127 0:47:39 LEDINGHAM, Dermot Youghal AC M45 07:40.0 169 127
128 0:47:46 WALSHE, John East Cork AC M55 07:41.1 173 128
129 0:48:03 O’REGAN, Padraig unatt/Ladysbridge M 07:43.8 347 129
130 0:48:04 O’RIORDAN, Tony unatt/Ballincollig M 07:44.0 351 130
131 0:48:06 GOLDEN, Des unatt/Mallow M 07:44.3 57 131
132 0:48:07 COLEMAN, Eadaoin unatt/Youghal F 07:44.5 135 132
133 0:48:10 DIEZ, Jean unatt/Youghal M45 07:45.0 180 133
134 0:48:10 KINGSTON, Claire unatt/Macroom F 07:45.0 58 134
135 0:48:11 DOWNING, Siobhan unatt/Youghal F 07:45.1 149 135
136 0:48:12 COLEMAN, Shirley unatt/Youghal F 07:45.3 12 136
137 0:48:13 LEAHY, Sean unatt/Mogeely M40 07:45.4 327 137
138 0:48:14 JERWOOD, Geoff Herne Hill Harriers M50 07:45.6 208 138
139 0:48:14 O’REILLY, Liam unatt/Ballymaloe M 07:45.6 375 139
140 0:48:18 CAREY, Michael unatt/Leamlara M 07:46.2 112 140
141 0:48:19 MCCARTHY, Danny Midleton AC M60 07:46.4 273 141
142 0:48:22 O’SULLIVAN, Norleen unatt/Kenmare F 07:46.9 286 142
143 0:48:25 TWOMEY, Eileen unatt/Ballincollig F40 07:47.4 350 143
144 0:48:30 AHERNE, Ned Galtee Runners AC M50 07:48.2 254 144
145 0:48:34 CLIFFORD, Barry unatt/Dublin M 07:48.8 114 145
146 0:48:41 POWER, Kevin unatt/Youghal M45 07:49.9 210 146
147 0:48:42 O’BRIEN, Michael unatt/Youghal MJ 07:50.1 147 147
148 0:48:53 O’SULLIVAN, Catherine Galtee Runners AC F35 07:51.9 271 148
149 0:48:57 ARNOTT, Pat Youghal AC M55 07:52.5 21 149
150 0:48:58 NICHOLSON, Gordon Youghal AC M50 07:52.7 198 150
151 0:49:06 MCNULTY, Ailise Skibbereen AC F 07:54.0 187 151
152 0:49:17 COLEMAN, Helena unatt/Youghal F35 07:55.7 30 152
153 0:49:17 BRENNAN, Colin unatt/Youghal M 07:55.7 9 153
154 0:49:20 HENNESSY, Michael West Waterford AC M60 07:56.2 167 154
155 0:49:29 MALONEY, Thomas unatt/Youghal M 07:57.7 170 155
156 0:49:34 STACK, Colm unatt/Youghal M 07:58.5 158 156
157 0:49:39 HARNEY, Kenneth unatt/Ballymacoda M40 07:59.3 68 157
158 0:49:42 HAYES, John unatt/Youghal M 07:59.8 38 158
159 0:49:43 BENNETT, Kieran unatt/Youghal M 07:59.9 237 159
160 0:49:45 O’DONOGHUE, Donal unatt/Little Island M40 08:00.2 400 160
161 0:49:47 HALL, Andrew unatt/Kinsalebeg M40 08:00.6 54 161
162 0:49:47 NEILAND, Karen unatt/Watergrasshill F40 08:00.6 20 162
163 0:49:58 COLEMAN, Barry St. Finbarrs AC M 08:02.3 397 163
164 0:49:58 STAVROU, Amanda St. Finbarrs AC F50 08:02.3 323 164
165 0:50:04 CREEDON, Hilary St. Finbarrs AC F 08:03.3 283 165
166 0:50:06 DINEEN, Stephen unatt/Cork M 08:03.6 104 166
167 0:50:07 CAHILL, Jack unatt/Youghal MJ 08:03.8 122 167
168 0:50:09 CUSACK, Aisling unatt/Dungarvan F 08:04.1 335 168
169 0:50:15 NI NEILL, Eanna unatt/Youghal M 08:05.1 154 169
170 0:50:16 CONNOLLY, Michael unatt/Glanmire M55 08:05.2 349 170
171 0:50:20 O’SULLIVAN, Coran unatt/Youghal M 08:05.9 66 171
172 0:50:21 KENNEDY, Michael Midleton AC M 08:06.0 346 172
173 0:50:23 FLEMING, Barbara unatt/Ballymaloe F 08:06.4 374 173
174 0:50:31 O’CALLAGHAN, Jennifer unatt/Carrigaline F 08:07.6 296 174
175 0:50:32 O’BRIEN, Kieran unatt/Youghal M40 08:07.8 252 175
176 0:50:48 FINLAY, Emer Dundrum South Dublin AC F 08:10.4 131 176
177 0:50:52 MCSWEENEY, Coran unatt/Dublin M 08:11.0 67 177
178 0:50:52 O’DONNELL, Manus unatt/Lucan M 08:11.0 95 178
179 0:50:54 O’KEEFFE, Eoin unatt/Youghal MJ 08:11.3 166 179
180 0:50:55 HYDE, Padraig unatt/Youghal M 08:11.5 93 180
181 0:50:57 KENNEDY, Yvonne Midleton AC F 08:11.8 345 181
182 0:51:01 DONNELLY, Alan unatt/Oranmore M40 08:12.5 39 182
183 0:51:16 LAWTON, Josephine unatt/Ladysbridge F 08:14.9 328 183
184 0:51:25 RANSOM, Kash unatt/Youghal MJ 08:16.3 129 184
185 0:51:29 KMICIKEWICZ, Gosia unatt/Youghal F35 08:17.0 46 185
186 0:51:30 LAWLOR, Barry unatt/Youghal M40 08:17.1 2 186
187 0:51:31 O’CALLAGHAN, Eoin unatt/Glanmire M 08:17.3 390 187
188 0:51:34 HERLIHY, Rose unatt/Garryvoe F 08:17.8 326 188
189 0:51:36 CARSON, Peter unatt/Youghal M 08:18.1 223 189
190 0:51:37 COLEMAN, Ronan unatt/Youghal M40 08:18.3 142 190
191 0:51:47 WILLIAMS, Brendan unatt/Youghal M40 08:19.9 110 191
192 0:51:49 DONNELLY, Tadhg unatt/Youghal M40 08:20.2 251 192
193 0:51:50 GEARY, Paul unatt/Midleton M 08:20.4 241 193
194 0:51:51 FITZGERALD, Mark unatt/Youghal M40 08:20.5 352 194
195 0:51:53 LUCEY, Stephen Youghal AC M 08:20.8 297 195
196 0:52:00 GOLDEN, Liz unatt/Cork F 08:22.0 190 196
197 0:52:03 TWOMEY, Bernie Midleton AC F40 08:22.4 387 197
198 0:52:04 FITZGERALD, Brian unatt/Youghal M 08:22.6 332 198
199 0:52:05 NOONE, Aoife unatt/Galway F 08:22.8 285 199
200 0:52:06 POWER, Onra West Waterford AC F45 08:22.9 395 200
201 0:52:10 COLEMAN, Susan unatt/Cork F40 08:23.6 308 201
202 0:52:11 O’CALLAGHAN, Brian unatt/Blarney M 08:23.7 380 202
203 0:52:12 HAMILL, Robert Youghal AC M 08:23.9 140 203
204 0:52:15 HENNESSY, Elaine Midleton AC F50 08:24.4 80 204
205 0:52:16 SWAYNE, Brian unatt/Youghal MJ 08:24.5 143 205
206 0:52:17 CRONIN, Lia unatt/Youghal F 08:24.7 146 206
207 0:52:18 BOURKE, Valeria unatt/Youghal FJ 08:24.9 215 207
208 0:52:19 BRODEICK-FARRELL, Ciara Youghal AC FJ 08:25.0 77 208
209 0:52:20 INNES, John unatt/Youghal M 08:25.2 10 209
210 0:52:21 DONNELLAN, Feargal unatt/Ladysbridge M 08:25.3 331 210
211 0:52:42 MASSEY, Danny West Limerick AC M50 08:28.7 348 211
212 0:52:47 O’LEARY, Gerard unatt/Youghal M 08:29.5 155 212
213 0:52:52 LANE, Deirdre unatt/Carrigtwohill F 08:30.3 78 213
214 0:52:53 MCCARTHY, Christy Youghal AC M45 08:30.5 163 214
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232 0:53:58 BROSNAN, Rory unatt/Youghal M 08:40.9 222 232
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282 0:57:52 O’DRISCOLL, Teresa unatt/Spain F45 09:18.6 73 283
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284 0:57:58 BRADY, Anita unatt/Cork F 09:19.6 382 285
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286 0:58:05 PETHE, Keith unatt/Waterford M 09:20.7 211 287
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288 0:58:09 KIELY, Victor unatt/Blarney M 09:21.3 379 289
289 0:58:09 KELLY, Sue Clonmel AC F 09:21.3 300 290
290 0:58:11 NI CHEIRIN, Grainne West Waterford AC F 09:21.7 371 291
291 0:58:14 FLAVIN, Karl unatt/Youghal M40 09:22.1 31 292
292 0:58:15 REGAN, Laura unatt/Dungarvan F 09:22.3 378 293
293 0:58:21 FLAVIN, Eilis unatt/Youghal F40 09:23.3 32 294
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295 0:58:26 BUCKLEY, Susan Midleton AC F 09:24.1 290 296
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297 0:59:08 TIVY, Warren unatt/Youghal M 09:30.8 212 298
298 0:59:15 BUCKLEY, Sinead Midleton AC F 09:32.0 291 299
299 0:59:16 O’DWYER, Paul unatt/Clonmel M 09:32.1 294 300
300 0:59:17 DREA, Elma unatt/Dungarvan F 09:32.3 293 301
301 0:59:18 MCCARTHY, Niamh Youghal AC FJ 09:32.4 247 302
302 0:59:20 COONAN, Joe unatt/Kildare M 09:32.8 263 303
303 0:59:28 LUPTON, Asha unatt/Youghal F35 09:34.0 168 304
304 0:59:39 DALTON, Emma unatt/Dungarvan M 09:35.8 288 305
305 0:59:47 MURPHY, Brian unatt/Midleton M 09:37.1 24 306
306 0:59:51 GERAGHTY, Eleanor unatt/London F 09:37.7 52 307
307 0:59:58 O’CONNOR, Barbara Midleton AC F35 09:38.9 82 309
308 1:00:00 HAUGHEY, Niamh unatt/Dublin F 09:39.2 359 310
309 1:00:12 FITZGERALD, Maurice unatt/Youghal M 09:41.1 174 311
310 1:00:14 WHYTE, Mary West Waterford AC F50 09:41.4 394 312
311 1:00:36 WALL, Nicola unatt/Dungarvan F 09:45.0 367 314
312 1:00:47 TREACY, Mark unatt/Youghal M45 09:46.8 184 315
313 1:00:55 RYAN, Paula unatt/Ardpatrick F 09:48.0 48 316
314 1:00:59 CORKERY, Pamela unatt/Killarney F 09:48.7 111 317
315 1:01:06 MURPHY, Anne-Marie unatt/Dublin F 09:49.8 42 318
316 1:01:12 HARTY, Julie unatt/Youghal F 09:50.8 19 319
317 1:01:12 BRENNOCK, Lisa Galtee Runners AC F35 09:50.8 276 320
318 1:01:19 HOURIGAN, Damian unatt/Cork M 09:51.9 191 321
319 1:01:29 KELLY, Mark unatt/Ballymacoda M45 09:53.5 89 322
320 1:01:42 THURSTON, Kate unatt/Dublin F 09:55.6 65 323
321 1:01:46 KIRWAN, Kenneth unatt/Youghal M 09:56.3 75 324
322 1:01:51 WRIGHT, Ernie unatt/Youghal M60 09:57.1 175 325
323 1:02:04 KENNEALLY, Geraldine unatt/Youghal F35 09:59.1 144 327
324 1:02:19 COLLINS, Maria unatt/Youghal F 10:01.6 260 328
325 1:02:32 METZGER, Daniel unatt/Youghal M 10:03.7 101 329
326 1:02:37 SHEEHAN, Anthony unatt/Killeagh M 10:04.5 339 330
327 1:02:48 O’DONOVAN, Kieran unatt/Tower M 10:06.2 317 331
328 1:02:56 CLIFFORD, Sarah-Jane unatt/Dublin F 10:07.5 115 332
329 1:03:10 HENNESS, Aisling unatt/Waterford F 10:09.8 240 333
330 1:03:11 DALY, Colette Galtee Runners AC F 10:09.9 113 334
331 1:03:31 BOLGER, Brian unatt/Dublin M 10:13.1 45 335
332 1:03:33 BALLON, Paul unatt/Youghal MJ 10:13.5 128 336
333 1:03:39 BUCKLEY, Karen unatt/Mallow F 10:14.4 314 337
334 1:03:44 HANLY, Fiona unatt/Buttevant F 10:15.2 117 338
335 1:03:49 HIGGINS, Kate unatt/Dungarvan F 10:16.0 365 339
336 1:03:52 MURRAY, Allie unatt/Rathcormac F40 10:16.5 50 340
337 1:03:53 MURPHY, Emma unatt/Wexford F 10:16.7 44 341
338 1:03:54 SMITHWICK, Mary unatt/Midleton F 10:16.8 304 342
339 1:04:00 GRIFFIN, Tom unatt/Cobh M40 10:17.8 305 343
340 1:04:01 GRIFFIN, Carmel unatt/Cobh F40 10:18.0 306 344
341 1:04:06 GLEESON, Jackie unatt/Dungarvan F 10:18.8 366 345
342 1:04:07 HIGGINS, Lucy unatt/Dungarvan F 10:18.9 364 346
343 1:04:49 HICKEY, Una unatt/Dungarvan F 10:25.7 61 347
344 1:04:56 LEWIS, Siobhan Galtee Runners AC F35 10:26.8 277 348
345 1:04:57 O’BRIEN, Micky unatt/Youghal M40 10:27.0 148 349
346 1:05:03 GEARY, Karen unatt/Youghal F35 10:27.9 37 350
347 1:05:10 POWER, Sally unatt/Dungarvan F 10:29.1 4 351
348 1:05:28 MCCARTHY, Isabel Youghal AC F 10:32.0 299 352
349 1:05:30 KIELY, Bridget unatt/Dungarvan F 10:32.3 287 353
350 1:05:31 SKALLY, Niamh unatt/Youghal F 10:32.5 17 354
351 1:05:32 SKALLY, Mairead unatt/Youghal F 10:32.6 18 355
352 1:05:41 MATHEW, Ciara unatt/Youghal F 10:34.1 178 356
353 1:05:43 KITSON, Mike unatt/Youghal M 10:34.4 219 357
354 1:06:04 MCCARTHY, Mary unatt/Watergrasshill F 10:37.8 246 358
355 1:06:09 MURPHY, Carol unatt/Youghal F35 10:38.6 119 359
356 1:07:05 O’BRIEN, Judy Midleton AC F 10:47.6 342 360
357 1:07:05 WHITFORD, Susan unatt/Glanmire F 10:47.6 341 361
358 1:07:06 MCKIERNAN, Caoimhan unatt/Youghal F 10:47.7 315 362
359 1:07:47 NOONE, Louise unatt/Cork F 10:54.3 281 365
360 1:07:47 O’LEARY, Emer unatt/Cork F 10:54.3 280 366
361 1:09:16 CONWAY, Margaret unatt/Ardmore F50 11:08.7 369 370
362 1:09:17 CONWAY, Denis unatt/Ardmore M50 11:08.8 370 371
363 1:09:40 BUCKLEY, Siobhan unatt/Mallow F 11:12.5 316 374
364 1:10:11 SMITHWICK, Catherine unatt/Midleton F 11:17.5 303 375
365 1:10:52 LYNCH, Antoine unatt/Tallow F 11:24.1 62 376
366 1:11:12 TIMMONS, Niamh unatt/Dublin F 11:27.3 51 379
367 1:11:14 WALLACE, Valerie unatt/Cork F 11:27.6 282 380
368 1:12:22 GRIFFIN, Rosarie Midleton AC F35 11:38.6 373 383
369 1:12:23 BRADY, Sonya unatt/Cork F 11:38.7 381 384
370 1:13:00 YOUNG, Caitlin unatt/Cork F 11:44.7 97 385
371 1:14:03 SKALLY, Sinead unatt/Youghal F 11:54.8 14 387
372 1:14:03 SKALLY, Orla unatt/Youghal F 11:54.8 16 388
373 1:14:04 MASON, Grainne unatt/Youghal F 11:55.0 183 389
374 1:14:33 O’SHEA, Siobhan unatt/Cork F 11:59.7 5 390
375 1:15:18 LINEHAN, Linda unatt/Millstreet F 12:06.9 808 391
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377 1:16:14 SHEEHAN, Geraldine unatt/Killeagh F 12:15.9 338 393
378 1:16:28 KILGANNON, Claire unatt/Youghal F 12:18.2 199 394
379 1:18:12 RICHARDSON, Phyllis Galtee Runners AC F40 12:34.9 278 398
380 1:18:52 TOHER, Mary Midleton AC F50 12:41.3 71 402
381 1:21:15 KINSLEY, Ann unatt/Youghal F 13:04.3 157 416
382 1:21:32 DIEZ, Laura unatt/Youghal FJ 13:07.1 182 418
383 1:22:19 CORKERY, Mary unatt/Youghal F45 13:14.6 181 419

As a new year rolls up its sleeves and thoughts turn towards the 2011 fundraising events, the Emer Casey Foundation continues to make magnificent strides in its tireless efforts to support research into ovarian/uterine cancer, particularly in regard to early detection. Since the last update in August 2010, the Casey family can reveal that the three PhD research students whom it has funded over the past three years have conspired to achieve yet further milestone discoveries.

The three students are Lynda McEvoy (Developing Novel Therapeutic approaches in Chemoresistant Ovarian Cancer Patients), Mairead Murphy (Developing and Validating Diagnostic Serum Based Biomarker Panels in Ovarian Cancer) and Brendan French ( The Isolation, Characterisation and Silencing of Ovarian Cancer Stem Cells.) Through the foundation, they are affiliated to the Dublin-based DISCOVARY consortium, an organisation comprised of several experts across various areas of cancer research.

DISCOVARY comprises gynaecologists, oncologists, pathologists, molecular biologists, bioinformaticians, cell biologists, surface chemists, pharmacologists and nurse specialists. It is led by Professor John O’Leary of the Institute of Molecular Medicine at Trinity College Dublin. Within this framework, the fellowships have focused on (a) protein signatures in early and recurrent ovarian cancer and (b) developing novel chemotherapy suitable for ovarian cancer patients.

The students’ work has been greatly augmented by the acquisition of  Ireland’s first SOLiD System Sequencing machine, purchased two years ago through the foundation’s assistance. The machine, a technological wonder, is of primary importance in the technology of genomic (gene study) analysis, including DNA research and its acquisition has placed the DISCOVARY consortium in the forefront of oncology research worldwide

Recent, important achievements

In the past year, research student Mairead Murphy “has identified a panel of over 600 proteins that can be identified in the blood of ovarian cancer patients,” says Juliette Casey of Kilcoran Road, wife of retired garda Brendan and mother of five girls of whom Emer was the youngest. Additionally, researcher Brendan French “has made a breakthrough on cancer stem cells and their capacity to generate non-stem cells,” she adds. While the technical appreciation of these achievements is complex and arguably difficult for lay people to comprehend and appreciate fully, the medical significance is, assuredly, highly potent and of global significance.

That the consortium links its research with world-leading professors in America’s George Mason University Centre for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine and with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of California, greatly increases the significance of its findings.

Australia success

Elsewhere, Melbourne’s Emer Casey Memorial 10k, which was held on May 23rd, some 12 hours after the Youghal equivalent, raised Aus$23,000. The family event was spearheaded by former Olympian runner Sonia O’Sullivan and, soon to be in its third year, is already firmly placed as a major event in Australia’s sporting and social calendar. The money raised is allotted to the city’s Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, which is Australia’s public hospital dedicated to cancer treatment, research and education.

Origins

The Emer Casey Foundation was established in honour of 28 year-old Emer Casey, who lost her life to uterine/ovarian cancer in 2006. Emer was known and loved as an exceptionally vibrant girl, who embraced life and left an indelible, appreciative mark on the lives of all who knew her. An extensive, adventurous traveller and an active, dedicated sports fan –particularly towards Cork hurling and Munster rugby- her energy and consideration also saw her participate in many road races of the kind which now carries her name.

Through the foundation established in her name, Emer’s family, friends and work colleagues have transformed tragedy into a campaign to save others from the deadly affliction. These dedicated volunteers fundraise through a variety of events, including three annual road walk/races in Youghal, Melbourne and London. Their cause is considerably assisted by the tireless contributions and efforts of former employers, Dublin-based solicitors Matheson Ormbsy Prentice. Their combined commitment has raised over €500,000 in four years

There are approximately 334 new cases of ovarian/uterine cancer diagnosed in Ireland every year, with an average fatality rate of two-thirds. It is the leading cause of death from gynaecological malignancy in the western world, yet Ireland still has no national risk assessment or genetic screening programme in place. It has been labelled ‘the silent killer’ as the vague symptoms often mean that by the time the cancer is diagnosed, the tumour has spread beyond the ovaries. All those selflessly involved with the Emer Casey Foundation are inspired by the knowledge that a woman’s chances of surviving ovarian cancer increase from 15% to 80% with early diagnosis.

Future direction

The three-year funding agreement for two of the student fellowships has now expired, while €50,000 remains for Brendan French to continue for another year. The foundation retains the option of renewing funding for his research colleagues but is also considering making financial contribution in other areas instead. These basically aspire towards the areas of “psychological support, fertility treatments for patients with cancer and supportive care,” says Juliette. “We are also intent on raising awareness of the disease at home and abroad in the longterm,” she adds. As 2011 settles, the fight to defeat the ‘silent killer’ may diversify, but it shows no sign of diminishing.

Team Youghal passed the finish line last Saturday 18th September 2010 at 12:48 after 88 hrs 18 mins Cycling. All the cyclists and crew are home for some well earned rest. It was a magnificent experience for all involved and thanks to everyone who supported us. Thanks to everyone for the fantastic support over the past week. Well done to all.

The race around Ireland is far and away the toughest cycling endurance test in Europe and is the World’s second toughest endurance race and in Ireland the cyclists of Team Youghal will have to cover a distance of 1,350 miles travelling through all four Irish Provinces with many steep climbs and sharp descents along the way, from the starting point which began on Tuesday the 14th of September in Navan.
What makes this such a fantastic challenge is the constant flow of the race which runs 24 hours a day from start to finish, with no let up and that overwhelming desire not only to complete the race which is a huge challenge in itself, but to win it and defend  titles!

The race is part of the Ultra Marathon Cycling Association (UMCA) World Cup Series and the race is organised by the Navan Road Club and is sanctioned by Cycling Ireland.

Unlike other cycling races such as the RÁS or the Tour de France, the course is in no way roped off, there are no marshals controlling traffic flow, and there are no planned rest stops or stages in this event.

In terms of a sporting event, this really is up there with one of the toughest tests there is as the relay style strategy of  Team Youghal came into play over the four or five days of constant peddling.
There was a cyclist racing at all times, 24 hours a day, the team entered County Cork via Kerry on Thursday night last and make its way by Mizen Head, on through Schull, Bantry, Skibbereen, through the outskirts of Cork City where the team tackled St Patrick’s Hill and then make its way on to East Cork, through Carrigtwohill, Midleton, Castlemartyr, Killeagh and then through its home town of Youghal where there is one of many time stations.

When you consider that this part of the race is just Cork City and County it puts the 1,350 mile distance into perspective.

The Team Youghal cyclists cycled to raise funds and more importantly raise awareness for the Emer Casey Foundation. Team Youghal cyclists are: Ger Flanagan, Tommy Roche, Christy McCarthy, Brian Fitzgerald, Kieran Groeger, Eoin Whyte, Michael McCarthy and John Twomey.

The team won the inaugural Race Around Ireland eight man team category in 2009 and are back to defend their title this year and hope to improve on our time of 90 hours and 6 minutes.

Team Youghal cyclists Kieran Groeger thanked John Hennessy for the great work and to all our sponsors, the media crew, the drivers, Maurice with the gear wagon, Claude with the campervan, support crew and all the cyclists – for the friendship, support and great craic – in spite of the weather! Thanks to all who sent messages of support – every bit helps. Don’t forget the Emer Casey Foundation!

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A beautiful day awaited the charity cyclists last Saturday morning (21st August 2010) when the group assembled at the car park, near Tides restaurant, Upper strand, Youghal.
Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com

With refreshments and sandwiches packed, the cyclists set off on their journey at a leisurely pace through the streets of the town eastward bound. As the weather was warm and sunny, the cycling apparel should mirror what you would wear on long rides so the avid bicyclers all wore designer shades, this helps to keep the body temperate and dry, or so it seems.

This inaugural charity cycle from Youghal to Ardmore is hoped to raise funds for different charities.The organisers were delighted with the turnout which was intentionally low key as this was a trial run for future dates.

Warren Tivy who had just returned from his charity climb of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa, in aid of Africa Direct, was at the ready for another journey albeit not as grueling as the 20.000 feet climb to the top of a mountain.

This years recipient of the funds raised on the day (10 euro per person donated) is the Emer Casey Foundation. It has been proposed to raise funds for a different cause or charity each
year.
Many thanks to Donacha O’Cearuill from the Youghal Arts Network who was the relief driver for the day and roll on 2011!

Those who have contributed in any way to the Emer Casey Foundation’s inspiring efforts to combat ovarian/uterine cancer, particularly through early detection, can be immensely proud of the results generated by their efforts.  Immediately following the 2010 Emer Case 10k on May 23rd, Professor John O’Leary of the Institute of Molecular Medicine at Trinity College Dublin addressed the participants at the assembly point in Pobalscoil na Trionoide. His message measured that, in truth, breakthroughs of immense importance, magnified by the foundation’s links with various international medical research centres, continue to emerge.

Professor O’Leary leads the DISCOVARY consortium, which is composed of researchers from several institutions who undertake world-class research into ovarian and endometrial cancer. DISCOVARY’s primary goal is to understand these cancers, develop new early detection methods and design novel treatment options.

The Emer Casey Foundation sponsors three Phd fellowships for the consortium and their focus lies in the areas of chemoresistance, cancer stem cells, circulating tumour cells and the body’s immune response to cancer. They are Mairead Murphy, Lynda McEvoy and Brendan French and they also addressed the gathering on recent progress in their individual projects.

The consortium’s overall profile and its considerable achievements can be viewed online at www.emercaseyfoundation.com Meanwhile Professor O’Leary and his workers addressed advances made in the past twelve months.

A year of great progress

The professor began by deliberating on “some very important discoveries and breakthroughs” over the year. He described how an “inflammatory pathway” involved with ovarian cancer had been discovered. The pathway is compiled of a protein called TLR4 and its accompanying adaptor molecule, MyD88. The terms are technical but the research indicated that, “some of the treatments we presently use for people with ovarian cancer may inadvertently activate this pathway,” which suggested that such cancer cells that express TLR4 and MyD88 are more likely to be chemoresistant and will behave like cancer stem cells. “That’s a major statement,” he stressed, adding that, “hospitals involved with the DISCOVARY consortium, are asking their ethics boards if they can start testing for these particular genes or proteins as part of managing the treatment with ovarian cancer patients.”

Professor O’Leary also told how the fellows are collaborating with the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland (RCSI) and Dublin City University (DCU) in examining the role of platelets in cancer cell metastasis. The process, called ‘platelet cloaking,’ is “a major step forward in understanding how tumour cells spread in the blood stream.”

The professor proceeded that the consortium has “engaged a second group in UCD that have discovered a new protein in ovarian cancer called Mad-2. The presence of this “really bad protein” in ovarian cancer sufferers signified a much bleaker outlook. Thanks directly to the Emer Casey Foundation, an important paper on this issue was expected to be published in the coming months.

The three students are also commencing research in tandem with colleagues at the Dana Faber Cancer Institute, Harvard University, USA, who approached them and asked for collaboration. This work “will focus on deep analysis of the role of MyD88 in tumour cell chemotherapeutic responses and to carry out live cell imaging of cancer platelet interactions.” This collaboration is seen as creating “a dynamic two-way interaction between scientists on both sides of the Atlantic.”

The three students/Fellows funded to the consortium by the Emer Casey Foundation also addressed the gathering, with each indicating their specific area of research and offering a brief synopsis of their progress. In this instance particularly, much of the terminology used is technical and, frankly, unlikely to convey its immense significance if represented here in full. Briefly, the speakers were represented thus:

1)  Lynda McEvoy: deals with “Developing Novel Therapeutic  approaches in Chemoresistant Ovarian Cancer Paitents.’

Lynda aims to help formulate new ovarian cancer treatments and improve current ones. She is investigating why some ovarian cancer patients, having responded well to initial chemotherapy before relapsing and becoming resistant to treatment. She refers to one possible cause as tumour hypoxia, which is another way of saying ‘a reduced level of oxygen in the tumour.’ She has investigated the effect of hypoxia on the standard treatment for ovarian cancer, by subjecting the drugs combination cisplatin and taxane  to various conditions. Her findings “may provide novel targets for new therapeutic drugs,” she says. Her future plans include collaboration with DCU in examining the response of cells taken from a patient’s tumour to different concentrations of chemotherapy drugs and different concentrations of oxygen in order to tailor a chemotherapy regime that is suited to a patient’s particular tumour.”

2. Mairead Murphy: deals with ‘Developing and Validating  Diagnostic Serum Based Biomarker Panels in Ovarian Cancer.’

Mairead’s work aims to identify biomarkers associated with ovarian cancer. A biomarker is a substance that provides information about underlying processes within the body. To determine biomarkers she has profiled antibody patterns in the serum of ovarian cancer patients and then compared them to those of healthy volunteers. (Antibodies are proteins found in the blood or body fluid and make up the core of the immune system.)

She has identified patterns of some previously identified biomarkers and also potential biomarkers that may be used to detect various ovarian diseases, including cancer. Her task is to define the best possible treatment for ovarian cancer by distinguishing between different ovarian diseases. Through the presence of one sort of antibody (immunoglobulin G) in the blood she can probe the immune repertoire of patients over a period of up to 10 years and thus acquire information on cancer progression. A second type of antibody (immunoglobulin M) may provide an earlier assessment however and the two combined “should provide a greater insight into cancer progression and patient immune response,” she concludes.

3. Brendan French: deals with the ‘Isolation Characterisation and  Silencing of Ovarian Cancer Stem Cells.’

Brendan, the latest recruit to the fellowship thanks to the public’s financial support, is studying the hypothesis whereby growth and repair of cancer tissue –as with normal tissue- is carried out by stem cells (CSCs). Cancer stem cells are thought to be resistant to therapy and capable of replenishing tumors post-treatment.

His project aims to isolate supposed CSCs from ovarian cancer. Once isolated, it is intended to validate these putative CSCs through various hallmarks associated with stem cells, such as chemoresistance, resistance to low oxygen conditions, etc. Once validated as stem cells the project will endeavour to discover what makes the CSC’s different to general cancer cells with the intention of identifying ways to differentiate/kill them and so make enhance the success of ovarian cancer treatment. This work is in its early stages but so far has identified and isolated one population of cancer stem cells from one line of ovarian cancer cells.

Summary

In summary, the Emer Casey Foundation is sponsoring ovarian cancer research in the areas of chemoresistance, cancer stem cells, circulating tumour cells and the body’s immune response to cancer. The scientists have already identified a panel of proteins that can be found in the blood of ovarian cancer patients and have developed a near-patent testing device to assess a patient’s response to chemotherapy. They are mow working on new ways to isolate circulating tumour cells in a patient’s blood.

War

Back on the support trenches, so to speak, of the war against ovarian cancer, Professor O’Leary had a stark but inspiring message for the troops assembled before him in Pobalscoil na Trionoide. “One in three of you here will get cancer and two in three of you will work or live with someone who will get it,” he said. Yet, “ordinary people are leading the fight against the ‘silent killer,’” he stressed. “You are contributing to a body of knowledge searching to establish early detection methods and striving to understand how these tumours can be treated.” He proceeded, “ Your money is making a major impact on the progress of Irish scientists that is being internationally recognized. That is why the running, walking and weeping you did today is so very important. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

The fourth annual Emer Casey Memorial 10K will take place on Sunday, May 23rd in Youghal, Co. Cork at 1.30pm.

Sunday May 23rd will see runners and walkers from the local region, Ireland and abroad partake in the fourth annual Emer Casey Memorial 10k. Muscle-toned, loose-limbed competitive athletes will mix with leisurely strollers and generate once again the unique ambience of this upbeat event.
By Christy Parker | Photo: Michael Hussey Youghalonline.com EMAIL: news@youghalonline.com

Some 12 hours earlier, an equivalent occasion will have unfolded 12,000 miles away in Melbourne, where participants will have shared the route with former Olympic silver medalist Sonia O’Sullivan. The Australian city is hosting its second Emer Casey memorial and is already considered a major event in the Victoria event and athletic calendar. Proceeds from the Australian fundraiser are designated for Melbourne’s world-renowned Peter MacCallum Cancer research centre.

In both locations, top performances will be recognised with perpetual trophies but the accent will focus primarily on fun. Each will reward participants with spot prizes, goody bags, t-shirts and one can’t rule out a bit of a laugh in the refreshment and shower arenas either if the truth be known!

The Youghal run will commence at 1.30pm from Pobalscoil na Trionoide over the established round course via the New Line, Strand and town centre. Participants are encouraged to register online for prime convenience @ www.emercaseyfoundation.com) but if need be can alternatively register at Pobalscoil either on the day from 11 am or from 3-5pm on the previous Saturday.

Details of the Melbourne event, from Monash University, Clayton Campus, are available online also, for anyone fancying a volcanic ash challenge as an extra bit of fun!

EMER CASEY FOUNDATION AT FOREFRONT OF OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH

By Christy Parker

The Emer Casey Foundation was established after ovarian/uterine cancer claimed the vibrant life of Emer in 1996. At 28, she was the youngest of five girls born to Brendan and Juliette Casey. Now internationally recognised as a major contributor to cancer research, the foundation finances studies aimed at providing early detection of the disease.

There are approximately 334 new cases of ovarian/uterine cancer diagnosed in Ireland every year, with an average fatality rate of two-thirds. It is the leading cause of death from gynaecological malignancy in the western world, yet Ireland still has no national risk assessment or genetic screening programme in place. It has been labelled ‘the silent killer’ as the vague symptoms often mean that by the time the cancer is diagnosed, the tumour has spread beyond the ovaries

Emer’s family, friends and work colleagues have transformed tragedy into a campaign to save others from the deadly affliction. Their cause is channeled through the Emer Casey Foundation, which the family, along with Emer’s former employers, Dublin-based solicitors Matheson Ormbsy Prentice, founded. Their commitment raised over €450,00 in four years and is inspired by the knowledge that a woman’s chances of surviving ovarian cancer increase from 15% to 80% with early diagnosis.

The foundation funds three PhD fellows to conduct research at the Dublin-based DISCOVARY consortium, which is comprised of several experts across various areas of cancer research. The fellowship focus on (a) protein signatures in early and recurrent ovarian cancer and (b) developing novel chemotherapy suitable for ovarian cancer patients.

Individual projects are linked through an ‘information pipeline’ to investigators at Dublin, Cork and Galway universities, as well as Dublin City University and TCD. The consortium also liaises with world-leading professors in America’s George Mason University Centre for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine and with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of California.

The DISCOVARY consortium’s research and reputation is thriving and last year, together with Dublin’s Dept of Histopathology (the microscopic examination of tissue relevant to the manifestations of disease), they acquired Ireland’s first high tech SOLID System Sequencing machine. Procuring this leading tool in the technology of genomic analysis positioned DISCOVARY as one of the world’s leading oncology research groups.

Battling ‘the silent killer’

In an Irish Times report some weeks ago, Prof John O’Leary, Director of Pathology at the Coombe and chairman of Pathology at Trinity College, explained that the Emer Casey fellowships are striving “to identify novel serum markers to detect early ovarian cancer and are also developing novel therapeutics for patients who no longer respond to chemotherapy.”

One student, ‘is investigating the effect of low oxygen in patients with ovarian cancer and its impact on the development of chemo-resistant cancer.’ A second ‘is investigating a unique signature protein which has been discovered in women with early and late ovarian cancer’ amidst hopes of developing a blood test to be used in early detection. A third student ‘is looking at markers in ovarian cancer cells which appear to drive chemo-resistance and to reduce significantly overall survival and disease-free survival.’

The report further referred to Dr Sam Coulter-Smith, Master of the Rotunda Hospital and a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist. Dr. Coulter-Smith said ‘risk assessment services and genetic screening should be available to all women in a high-risk category.’ He too cited the dearth of formal ovarian cancer screening services in Ireland, which denies women at risk of developing the disease, the chance of avoidance or cure.

Breast and ovarian cancer are strongly linked, according to Dr. Coulter-Smith, who runs a risk assessment service for women with a strong family history of both cancers. He believes that women carrying one of the genetic mutations that cause ovarian cancer have, depending on the type of mutation, between a 20% and 80% per cent chance of developing the disease.’

The doctor says there is now a greater awareness that this ‘faulty gene’ can be inherited, with a consequential increase in the numbers seeking genetic screening. He is quoted as saying that ‘removing the ovaries, while they are still healthy reduces the risk to about 1%. However a major downside is that if a close relation developed the disease in their 50s or 60s, one would need to have one’s ovaries removed in their 40’s and go straight into menopause.’

Dr. Coulter-Smith further concludes that, ‘unfortunately the two presently known primary genetic mutations linked to ovarian cancer -BRCA-1 and BRCA-2- only account for about 25 per cent of mutations that cause genetic ovarian and breast cancer. So even with screening, only 25 per cent of faulty genes are identified.’ He advises people with two or more close relations who have had breast or ovarian cancer, to seek advice their GP’ advice as to whether they need to be referred to an ovarian screening service. Meanwhile a Sunday trip around Youghal or Melbourne on May 23rd can help to make that consultation less daunting for many.

Emer Casey Memorial 10k Run/Walk Youghal 2010

The fourth annual Emer Casey Memorial 10K will take place on Sunday, May 23rd in Youghal, Co. Cork at 1.30pm.
Race Details

The start line is at the Water Tower at the top of Cork Hill (beside Pobailscoil na Trionoide) and finishes at the front strand. There is ample parking space at the school. Buses will be available to transfer runners and walkers back to the school where showers and refreshments will be available.
Race Numbers

Race numbers will be available for collection at Pobalscoil Na Trionoide on Saturday May 22nd from 3-5pm or on Sunday May 23rd from 11am. We would recommend that you try to register on-line if possible as queues on race day can be quite long. Please note however that the on-line registration facility will terminate on Thursday, May 20th at 5pm.
Prizes

Perpetual Trophies will be awarded to the first male and first female athletes. There are numerous spot prizes up for grabs to the value of €500 not to mention a free goody bag and t-shirt to all finishers. Please ensure to include your name on the back of your race number to make sure you are in with a chance to win a prize!
Directions

Travelling from Waterford stay on the by pass and take the first exit for Youghal. Travelling from Cork take the second exit for Youghal.