Athenry sprinter Paul Hession was rewarded by the AAI and their sponsors, Crowne Plaza Hotels, when he was named as their Athlete of the month in June following his fine win at the Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava on the 17th of June. This of course is just reward for some sensational sprinting from...

Congratulations to Miriam Wall (on right above) and Deirdre Hassett, Athenry AC members, who have been selected to complete for Ireland in their age categories in the "Triathlone 2010, European Championships" to be held in Athlone. Here's text from the website (http://www.triathlonireland.com...

The Headford 8km attracted its largest ever entry last Saturday evening despite mixed weather. Results are now available at http://www.headford8k.com/ As expected the race went off without a hitch and the facilities on offer at the local GAA club were superb. Once again Regina Casey and Gerry Ryan...

The 4th edition of run direct - THE FREE ALL-IRISH RUNNING MAGAAZINE THAT ARRIVES, PANTING, IN YOUR INBOX - e-magazine was released this week. It can be downloaded from: http://www.rundirectireland.com/july4533issue.html Please ensure that you subscribe at: http://www.rundirectireland.com/

Three fantastic night's of track-based action in Dangan - what more could you ask for? Great credit for the ongoing success of the re-vamped Galway Track and Field Championships has to go to Paul McNamara, Regional Development Officer for the AAI in the West of Ireland. All of the Galway Athletics...

News has just reached us that Mick Rice's 10KM PB was substantially lowered last evening in the sultry climes of Dundrum, North Tipperary. In the 24th running of Dundrum AC's venerable 10KM road race, Mick raced around the two-lap circuit in a very speedy 35:15 . Sincere congratulations! Surely it...

From http://www.mayonews.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7011&Itemid=71: Renowned Hollymount scholar dies in Liverpool Michael Commins ONE of Mayo’s most renowned scholars, Tom Reilly, formerly from Lehinch, Hollymount, has died in Liverpool. Tom was Professor of Sports Science and...

Full results from the 3 evenings of Galway Senior T&F attached. Please note, corrections to men's 1500m on day 2 and master's/women's 100m on Day 1 included. Congrats to all athletes who took part. Quite a few pb's on the track and in the field over the 3 evenings. Sincere thanks to all who assisted...

Paul Hession was first past the post in the second of tonight's two high class 200m races at the IAAF Super Grand Prix meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland. So many high-class sprinters had been invited to the meeting that the race was effectively split in two and the results of the individual races...

Tullamore hosts the AAI MASTERS T&F CHAMPS on Sunday 16 August. The Masters' age categories begin at 35 and the championships have all the usual track events up to 5k for men, and up to 3k for women. And also a full program of field events. (I hear MB is going for the javelin). It usually takes a...

Final results are in from the Independence Day on the Bay 5KM... Congrats to Miriam Wall for coming second in the Senior Woman's event! *Final Results of the inaugural Independence Day at the Bay 5K* Pos Num Time Name Club Category 1 180 16:30.7 Matthew Lockett GCH Senior Man 2 11 17:05.1 George...

Results Attached Below Athenry AC athletes Elaine Walsh and Brian Bruton returned to something approaching their very best form at the Achill Half-Marathon over this weekend. Brian posted 01:19:13 for a commendable third place in the men's field and Elaine placed fourth woman in 1:30:17. There was a...

Paul Hession's class and determination shone through the variable Irish weather in Cork this weekend when he produced an authoritative display to win the 200m and finish a close second in his less favoured 100m. Ian O'Riordan has a wonderful report in today's Irish Times that includes an interview...

Ever wanted to do a triathlon but have been weak in one of the disciplines? This event is for women who want to have a taster to see what it’s like or just want to test themselves over 3 different skills. The biggest fear, even for experienced triathletes is the swim section. The swim in Loughrea is...

From our correspondent, Sean Kindregan: All Ireland Juvenile Athletic Finals 2009 (under 9, 10, 11) The All Ireland Finals in under 9,10 and 11 were held recently in the fine new track facility in Templemore. The format for theses age groups is to compete in pairs, the pair of athletes with the...

I had the pleasure of meeting the Canadian runner Malcolm Anderson at this year's Connemara Marathon. As usual this year's race was a fantastic opportunity to meet old friends and try to make some more. Malcolm was already known to many Connemara veterans like 'Shades' and the race director himself...

Ábalta, recognising ability! Training for the Streets of Galway? Missing the May 5km Galway race series? Or just want a challenge and to get fit? Boston Scientific are holding an open 5km Road Race and Fun Run in aid of Ábalta (BSc Charity of the Year 2009). (AAI permit applied for in association...

Galway Woman's Mini-Marathon (GWMM) - http://www.galwaysimon.ie/news.asp?ID=59 1st Anne Marie Higgins (Tuam AC) 40.23 2nd Elaine Walsh (Athenry AC) 40.33 - well done, girl! 3rd Eimear Butler (Unknown) 41.22 They each won 12 month memberships to the NRG gym in Galway. See attached PDF with a full...

Ian O'Riordan did a super article on a new shining light of Irish athletics, Ciara Mageean. Well worth a read! http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2009/0620/1224249189918.html

Provisional race result plus prize list from last Saturday's race is below and attached in the various formats! *Provisional* Results of the Ballyhaunis 8K Road Race '09 Pos Num Time Name Club Category 1 56 00:25:03 Gerry Ryan GCH M 2 37 00:25:59 Robert Malseed Mayo M 3 44 00:26:26 John Byrne Mayo M...

A huge crowd of well over one thousand runners and walkers turned out for the Clare 10k in Ennis this morning with many of those taking part raising funds for one charity or another. There was a great atmosphere at the start area with organisers, fun-runners, walkers, fundraisers, and club runners...

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Full result from Last Sunday's 10KM is enclosed in TXT, DOC, XLS and PDF format - one for everyone in the audience, almost...

Day 2 of the Galway Senior Track & Field took place last Thursday in Dangan with the 200m, 1500m, javelin, high jump and 4x400m on the programme. Full results attached. This Thursday, June 25th, sees the 3rd and final night of the series with the 400m, 5000m, long jump, discus and 4x100m on the...

Provisional Results from Sunday's 10KM in Annaghdown are below and attached. If you weren't there, you missed a great event with Athenry AC being very well represented throughout the field. Brian Bruton was third senior man while Elaine Walsh was third senior woman. Miriam Wall picked up her second...