WHAT'S ON (Sat Mar 11- Tues Mar 21)

Sat - CROSS-COUNTRY: NCF & AIB BHAA Races, Swords (take Lissenhall exit off M50), 11.30. Women's 2.5m/men's 5m. Entry Eu8; reg St Colmcille's GAA Club. C: Paul Barnwall 087-1267323/Eddie Hughes.

Sun - CROSS-COUNTRY: National Short Course C'ships, Dublin. C: 01-8308925. Four County League Rd 1, Tinryland. ROADS: Adare 10K, Adare , Co Limerick, 2.0. Walkers welcome. T-shirt all finishers. C: Willie Costello 061-396532. Dungarvan 10k (final race Michael Roche
Carpets Spring Series) Dungarvan, 2.0. C: Gerry Cantwell 086-3503571/Tony Ryan 087-7657805/James Veale 086-8184762.

Wed - HILLS: Irish Schools Mountain Running C'ships, 1.30. C: www.imra.ie.

Thurs (St Patrick's Day) - ROADS: KBC St Patrick's Day 4 Mile, Farmleigh, White's Gate, Phoenix Park, 10am. Prizes sen,masters,juniors,teams M&F; corporate team; fancy dress; spots. T-shirt,goodie bag all finishers. Entry Eu15 on day; reg Castleknock College until 9.30am. C: 087-8361957; www.msbac.com. North Laois 5k (in association with Heritage Health & Fitness Club), Portlaoise, 12.30. Prizes in usual categories M&F; official charity Debra Ireland
Fighting Blindness. Walkers welcome. C: 0502-61470.

Comeragh Scaffolding Ned Kelly "4", Moyglass, Fethard, Co Tipperary,
12 noon. Prizes sen,masters,teams M&F. C: Kevin 086-8231019/Noel
086-4191832. Croom '5K', Croom, Co Limerick, 2pm. C: Matthew Moloney
086-2315313. 2nd Annual Paddy Desmond Memorial 5k, Rising Sun,
Ballinhassig, Co Cork, 11.30am. C: Jim Murray 021-4771723.

Sat - INDOORS: Junior Indoor C'ships, Nenagh.

Sun - ROADS: Parnell 5k, Avondale House, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow, 1pm. Fastest course in Ireland! Prizes sen, masters M&F. Entry Eu10 /Eu5 jun C: Bill Porter 0404-46010/0404-43250. ESB BHAA 5 Mile, Curraheen, Bishopstown, Cork, 11am. C: Tim Murray 021-4506186. INDOORS: Senior Indoor Relay C'ships, Nenagh.

Tues - TRACK: Alsaa Winter Track Race Series, Alsaa, Dublin Airport; 3000m, 7.30. Incorp Peter Doody Memorial. Entry €3. C: Gerry Martin 01-6241742 or Paddy Noonan 01-8315803.