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...
The hat for 2015 was unveiled at the 9AM this morning...
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...
It is being launched in Galway this Wednesday evening (9 December) at County Library, Augustine St, Galway City at 6PM sharp. See here for the Dublin launch last month. Running Full Circle by Frank Greally This book traces Frank's emergence in the 1960s as a prodigious talent in his native Mayo, his...
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...
Registration is live for our 14th annual Fields of Athenry 10km which is being held, as always, on St Stephens Day 2015. Enter Here! Our dedicated race website is located here. Enter now to avoid disappointment.
The Fields of Athenry made famous worldwide by the well-known emotional ballad is also the name of Ireland’s favorite Christmas 10K race, which attracts over 1,000 participants from all over the country to the quaint Galway town every year on St Stephen’s Day. The Race, which is in its 14th year, is...
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 .
See here . 8th December for on-line entries but AAI registered athletes have a few other options which are less stressful. Thank you, John Walshe and crew!
There is a children's race on 26th December before the 10km. The race is at 10.15am and is 1km in distance. Same route as last year. The race is open to anyone between 7 - 17 years and entry fee is just €5. You can register on the day from 9.30am in the Presentation School Gym.
How many of these 60 kids will represent Galway (and Ireland) in any sports in the years to come. Only time will tell, as it always does! 3rd/4th Boys: 3rd/4th Girls: 5th/6th Boys: 5th/6th Girls:
AthenryAC.com was ten years old a few days back. Happy birthday, dear old web site!
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...
The presentation of surplus funds, that was generated by 2015 Galway 5k Road Races series which was held at 6 different venues throughout Galway last April and May, was handed over to the Galway County Board at their recent monthly meeting. As happened for the past number of years, the funds will be...
The front page of the Dublin City Marathon web site this evening (9 November) has a picture of our club co-president, Martin Keane, except he's not looking in the direction of the camera! So where exactly is our Martin (below and attached as the image doesn't render very well in an article)?
Fit4Life 5km takes place this Saturday 7th November at 12pm. Registration in Athenry Primary Care Medical Centre from 10.30am. Pacers for 26, 28, 30, 32, 34 and 36 mins to help you achieve your target time! Medals for all finishers. All profits from this race will be donated to a local charity...
The 50th Anniverary Hollymount Road races will be celebrated on November 14 and 15. The 50th Anniversary Organising Committee extend a hearty welcome to all, and especially to athletics clubs from near and far, to come and compete in the events and/or attend the celebrations of the unique occasion...
** 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.
One of the highlights of the 50th Hollymount Road Races celebrations on November 15th will be the unveiling of a plaque containing the names of all winners (men and women) since 1966. The plaque will go on permanent display in the village. The list of names contains an awesome array of athletes who...
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 ¾ 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...
So with the countdown begun to our annual trek to Dublin it's time to unveil our secret weapon for the National Marathon Championships, the one & only Haile Gebrselassie. The winner of two Olympic Gold medals, four Worlds Outdoor & four Worlds Indoor Golds plus long time holder of the marathon...