Kinvara was buzzing on Saturday morning for the annual 10K and half marathon held in the beautiful south Galway seaside village. The half marathon is now recognised as a truly well organised and tough training race for anyone heading to Manchester, Rotterdam and even Milan! For the rest of us it was...
A nice morning (Saturday, 27 February) for a last long run before Ballycotton this weekend. Congrat to Tara Glynn on a well organised romp around the Dave Huane-inspired 4M circuit around Ballindine. It was in memory of the lady's father who died last year at a very young age and was to raise funds...
Check here for recent Clonbur 10KM result.
There was some running in the sun done at the weekend, but not around the roads of Athenry...or even Ireland for that matter. We had 2 members strecthing their legs in some far reaches of the earth. Kieran Walsh ventured as far as Tanzania for the Kilmanjaro Half Marathon. Here is a brief summary...
See here courtesy of Padraig Burke of Tuam AC!
Kilconieron 5 mile charity run is now in its 8th year. The numbers were down from last year (172) with 121 dedicated athletes registering to brave the elements (including 17 from Athenry AC). Temperatures held at a pleasant 12 degrees with a light drizzle but it was evident that the strength of the...
Great day in Tuam, yesterday 14 February 2016. We have everything except competitors: sun, snow and muck in particular. Glaway cleared the boards with the men bringing back the O'Duffy Cup to Galway for the first time since 1986-87, with the woman also winning their senior title. Both Galway junior...
Well Gorgeous Gort certainly lived up to its name on Sunday (14 February) with the sun coming out to play in a race for the first time this year, no wet gear or wolly hats needed for the 171 competitors that toed the line, long may it continue. South Galway AC put on a great show for the 5th running...
Maree 8k 2016 β Terms and Conditions Applied Howling gale-force winds on the back of storms Dessie, Barney and Henry, driving Galway rain coming in from the west, the east, the north, the south, the south-west and the north-east, not forgetting the sub-zero temperatures akin to the Antarctic in mid-...
Trim AC Bewleys 10 mile Road Race took place today. The race was on the same course as last year which is on fast flat quiet roads (with some hills at 3, 6 and 8 segments) starting and finishing in Trim. Over 650 athletes lined up in harsh weather conditions. Temperatures were low but it was dry...
The John Treacy Dungarvan 10 mile road race now is its 25th year is organised by West Waterford Athletic Club. In excess of 2,500 athletes gathered at the start line on the Youghal Road to run 1 loop of the course. Weather conditions on the whole were reported to be pretty good. It was mostly dry...
I don't even know what the latest one is called but running in storms has become increasingly frustrating over the last two months and, unfortunately, it shows no sign of letting up for a few weeks yet. The only positive I can muster up....well it gives us the opportunity to over use some favourite...
On January 6th, 1592 Art OβNeill, his brother Henry, and Red Hugh O'Donnell made a bid for freedom from Dublin Castle. It was the middle of winter and Ireland was held fast in its icy clutches but they hoped to reach the relative safety of the remote Glenmalure Valley over 50km away. Ill equipped...
A huge crowd thronged Galway City centre yesterday afternoon Friday, 1 January 2016 for the 6th running of the Resolution Run 5k, West of Ireland style. Athenry AC were very well represented at the event, young and not so young. Nice to see Bernie Mulryan back on the roads after a long injury layoff...
Provisional result of today's (Sunday, 13 December 2015) road races in Kiltullagh are attached. Congrats to Chris Deakin on a PB, getting close to 38 minutes for the distance - he looked very well coming though as well. Also good to see Liz Broderick back on the road after a serious setback in the...
Result of the 7th annual Turkey Trot, Sunday, 6 December 2015 is attached. From the organisers: Disappointing turnout, but great day for a race, beautiful sunny weather with not a cloud in the sky, nor a closh to wet your feet in. Matt Bidwell GCH set a new course record when winning the mens race...
Corrib AC organised a lovely 4KM & 8KM road race out in Killannin last Saturday afternoon (21 November 2015). Both races starrted and finished from the same place, the church/GAA club car park. A full result is attached and a set of photos from Edenhill77 is here .
Hollymount ran their 50th road race last Sunday (15 November 2015) , in incredibly trying weather conditions (certainly not what was seen on Hawaii Five-0, either the ancient or more recent incarnation). A goodly crew from Athenry AC travelled up and scored a team prize in the men's race. Congrats...
** Corrected Result now attached ** Congrats to Deirdre Brophy on another winning performance in Corofin on Sunday, 1 November. Another PB too! Mick Rice and Miriam Wall won their '40' category prizes. Congrats to all in Corofin AC on a great event.
Result from the Crumlin 5KM & 8KM attached, from Saturday 24 October.
** Race result attached ** The 5th North East Galway 10km race took place yesterday in Moylough. There was also a 1.5km run for children and a 5km walk/run. The temperature was a very pleasant 14 degrees (for this time of the year!). There was little or no wind, blue skies and the sun was shining...
The Athlone ΒΎ Marathon was on Sunday 4th October. The race in its 5th year started in the lovely village of Glasson just outside Athlone. The route a fantastic running experience with its beautiful scenic views but also challenging and many run this race in preperation for DCM at the end of the...
From: Michael Tobin Subject: Results of today's Galway Primary Schools Cross Country finals Folks A big well done to all of the participants in today's primary schools cross country! The weather smiled on us again on a glorious day in Renmore. Thanks to Renmore GAA club for the use of their changing...
2015 Club 5KM Championship result attached from race that took place on Tuesday, 29 September 2015!
The Oranmore Coast Road 5km saw approx 114 athletes take part in this year's race. Matt Bidwell GCH won the race in 15.51 with Fergal Walsh just over 1 min behind crossing the line in 16.57. Michael Flanagan was third 17.21 and Athenry's James Corbett finished in 20.55. For the ladies Barbara Dunne...