Brian O’Reilly

A member who runs the road races regularly and likes anything from 5k up to Half Marathon. Also our Club Registrar.

Name : Brian Reilly

Age : 51

Work/School/College : Liberty Insurance Ireland Ltd

Married/single/kids : Married to Orla 2 Daughters- Moya & Bronagh

How long have you been a member of Menapians AC : 5yr with Menapians AC

 Interests & achievements outside athletics : Baking & Cooking are a passion for me. I had intended to become a Hotel Manager when I left School, any part time job I had always involved working in hotel kitchens in either Monaghan or Donegal. I picked up a lot of tips in those days and really enjoy baking but more than anything baking Soda Bread

Events you have competed at : Favourite event is the Monaghan Phoenix Half Marathon, it runs through Rossmore Forrest Park.

Favourite event : Least favourite event : Least Favourite is Cross Country, it should be confined to equestrian

Who has been your inspiration both in athletics & outside athletics : Probably showing my age but Carl Lewis was an incredible athlete and someone that you wanted to copy when I was younger. The other sporting influence was Ollie Campbell an outstanding Flyhalf

Favourite food/drink : Favourite food is Monk Fish, ifs it on the menu I look no further. Favourite drink is Hennessy Cognac XO

Post training snack : Post Training snack is Chicken

Some unusual facts about yourself : I was born in London and lived there until I was 6. I met my current wife at a wedding in Minneapolis. I start every day with 20 minutes of meditation and I’m currently learning to speak Italian.