Teddy Bear Storytime in Ballybane Library via Galway Public Libraries Blog
Storytime in Ballybane Library.The children were asked to bring their favourite Teddy's and stuffed animals into the Library and Teddy stories were...
Boston Scientific 5k Road Race - RESCHEDULED via Athenry Athletic Club
Date:
8 Sep 2010 - 6:45pm
We are delighted to announce that the Boston Scientific Maree 5k Race, in aid of COPE Galway, has been rescheduled.
The race will now take place on Wed, Sept 8th at 6:45pm.
read... Dispatches from Longford on Sunday last via Athenry Athletic Club
Congrats to Maurice Clarke (1:20:57) and Adrian Fitzmaurice (1:28:45) on their good half performances in Longford on Sunday.
The half marathon results are to be located here:
http://www.longfordmarathon.com/2010Results/Half-Marathon-results-male.htm
Ray O'Connor (3:44:00) also jogged around the full!
The full marathon results are to be located here:
read... Coole Runnings 5KM, Gort via Athenry Athletic Club
Date:
18 Sep 2010 - 10:00am
COPE Galway launches ‘Coole Runnings’
COPE Galway has launched their ‘Coole Runnings 5k Trail Run’, which will take place at Coole Park on 18th of September 2010 at 10am. Speaking at the launch last Tuesday morning, Pamela O’Hanlon, COPE Galway, said “This run is a wonderful opportunity for the public to enjoy the fabulous grounds of Coole Park with the trail taking participants through the tree-lined avenue, wood trail and walled garden.’’
read... Clifden 10KM via Athenry Athletic Club
Date:
12 Sep 2010 - 2:00pm
Clifden Lifeboat 10k Race:
"With less than 3 weeks to go, the countdown has begun for the 3rd Clifden Lifeboat 10k This annual race is organised as a fundraiser for the Clifden Lifeboat, however sponsorship is not compulsory and organisers are inviting anyone interested in taking part to register for the race.
read... Castledaly 8KM via Athenry Athletic Club
Date:
11 Sep 2010 - 5:00pm
Join in the fun at the 8km Charity Castledaly Run/Walk!
APA is a charitable organization 100% committed to “fighting AID’s with the People of Africa”. APA’s focus in Ireland is to break through the silence on the AIDS pandemic, to raise awareness amongst the public, government and EU nations to this human tragedy.
read... Ireland’s first Drinks Cans Pay-back Scheme for Galway? via Speedie's Blog
The decision of the recent meeting of the Environment SPC of Galway City Council to recommend the introduction of a pay-back scheme for drink cans is warmly welcomed. As spokesperson for the Galway Friends of the Forests, the local community and environmental group, I applaud the foresight of the Environment SPC on this initiative that was proposed by Councillor Catherine Connolly supported by city officials. This facility will probably be initially based at the Liosbaun recycling centre. The motion will now go forward for ratification to a full meeting of the City Council. The ‘Galway Friends of the Forests’ has been lobbying since 2007 on the need to re-introduce a nationwide payback scheme for take-away beverage bottles as well as cans in order to clean up our parks,...
Mick Lally- Death of a Great Irish Actor via Speedie's Blog
So sad to hear of the death of Mick Lally, one of Ireland's most beloved actors. A student of my son Shane's school (St. Mary's) and graduate of our university of NUI Galway, he was a founding member of Druid Theatre which has done so much to transform Galway into a major cultural centre.He was too a great supporter of the Irish language and left-wing causes.But my abiding memory of Mick will be his voice, so distinct, so earthy, so colloquial, so West of Ireland.Of course for most Irish people, it will be his role as the likable farmer Miley Byrne in the television soap opera Glenroe that will stand out.Hence the comment today by one contributor to a radio show who said that when Mick reaches the pearly gates of heaven, he will look up at the impressive celestial structure in front...
2010 Tuam Festival Mile Results via Athenry Athletic Club
Results courtesy of Brendan Monaghan (Tuam AC). It is a lovely idea and one that could be copied by almost any other village or town in the county: who is the fastest local miler!
The race was run as part of the recent Tuam Arts Festival.
read... 2010 Ballyhaunis 8KM road race results via Athenry Athletic Club
Thanks to Michael McGrath for a copy of the results from last Saturday evening's race. I had hopes of travelling but got a late call-up to go off reffing instead. I was looking forward to meeting a namesake of myself from the Ballyhaunis area at the event. Another time, sorry!
read... National Community Games Report via Athenry Athletic Club
From Peter Lyons this morning...
read... 52.4 With Johnny…. via Athenry Athletic Club
One of the things I miss about working in Galway is the lunch and tea rituals. Lunch tends to be rushed or desk affairs in the US, and while the Irish abroad normally make time to go to the canteen here, I miss the long (and often frankly ridiculous) conversations over cornflakes. One long discussed issue with my colleague Declan over cups of stewed tea in Galway is my reluctance to sign up for any sponsored fundraising events which are less than something I’d roll out of bed for, say, for entertainment on a random Saturday (rules out climbing Croke Patrick, anything which involves ‘walking’ anywhere in Galway, any run under twenty miles, etc.) Declan was mystified by this. In... New Fit4Life Term Starts in Corofin 6 September via Athenry Athletic Club
A new fit4life term will start on Monday 6th September at 0930 from St Colmans National School in Corofin. There will also be a session at 0930 on Wednesday 8th September from the same place.
This course should be perfect for athletes wishing to get themselves fit in time for Christmas, although ALL fitness goals will be accomodated.
Price: 20 Euro
Contact: Maria Hehir 085......
www.mayoac.com web site revamped and launched recently via Athenry Athletic Club
Mayo AC have recently restructured their web site. When the work is completed in the coming weeks, it is expected that it will contain information on all aspects of the club's activities and athletics in the West of Ireland.
Pictured fron left at the launch were Mayo AC members: John Byrne PJ Hall, TJ McHugh [web site co ordinator], Gerry Galvin and Michael McGrath!
Check it all out at...... Athenry AC at the Community Games National Finals via Athenry Athletic Club
From our local correspondent, Peter Lyons:
In total 14 Athenry area athletes and our U11 hurlers (Panel of 20) are making the short trip up the M6, a number of the above our members of Athenry A.C.
Track & Field Athletes
read... Westport 5km via Athenry Athletic Club
Date:
22 Aug 2010 - 4:30pm
5k fun run/walk this Sunday August 22nd starting at the north mall Westport at 4.30pm (entries taken at a hut beside O’gradys from 3.30pm)
This is an accurately measured 5k and goes through Westport House.
Nice flat, fast course.
Only €5 entry. Prizes and Spot-Prizes
read... Dromahair 4 Mile Race this Sunday is Cancelled….. via Athenry Athletic Club
Dromahair 4 mile race this Sunday cancelled....
The Dromahair 4 mile race and children’s races which were due to have taken place this coming Sunday, 22nd August have been postponed due to a local bereavement. A new date will be set shortly. Please pass on this news.
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Martina Gets Up and Running via Athenry Athletic Club
Just five months into her new life as a runner, Martina Passman reports on progress so far and how she has been inspired by her coach, Maria Hehir. Congratulations Martina on your wonderful achievements in athletics from all of your clubmates.
Martina Reports:
read... Ballyhaunis 8K Road Race via Athenry Athletic Club
Date:
28 Aug 2010 - 5:00pm
MAYO ATHLETIC CLUB
BALLYHAUNIS 8K ROAD RACE
SATURDAY 28th AUGUST @ 5pm.
CATEGORY PRIZES:
read... Claregalway Success For Athenry Runners via Athenry Athletic Club
Athenry runners met with considerable success over the weekend at the Claregalway 10km, which doubles as the Galway 10km Championships over that distance. In the individual competitions both male and female Athenry AC runners made the frame. A back to form Brian O'Connor came home strongly in third place in the men's race (34:51), just eleven seconds ahead of club captain Brian Bruton(35:02) in 5th. Brian O'Connor's individual bronze is a fine reward for a period of dilligent training recently.
read... Ballina 10km Road Race via Athenry Athletic Club
Date:
12 Sep 2010 - 12:15pm
Ballina Athletic Club
10K Road Race,
Fun Run & Walks.
Sunday 12th September, 2010 @ 3.00pm.
read... A River of Words in Galway City Library via Galway Public Libraries Blog
Galway City Library featured a world of literary and arts celebration on Culture Night last. It was headlined by a very special event. Reflecting on the exemplary life of poet and doctor William Carlos Williams, " A River of Words" was an entertainment for all ages contemplated through the words and images of a great writer and a great man. Popular Galway wordsmith, Susan Millar Du Mars, narrated the...
Eoin Madden represents Ireland via Athenry Athletic Club
News has reached Athenry AC HQ that one of our newer fit4life members has pulled on the green and white singlet of Ireland and represented his country in some style. Eoin Madden was in action at the weekend in the European Transplant and Dialysis games held in Dublin. Eoin is the recepient of a kidney transplant and he powered through the 5000m in a new PB of 26.44. After the race Eoin is reported to have stated that he was "..over the moon", and we couldn't agree more.
read... Countdown on for the 2010 Dromahair 4 mile run and walk. via Athenry Athletic Club
The annual Dromahair four mile run and walk takes place at 3pm on Sunday 22nd August, with proceeds in aid of S.T.O.P. The event is once again being organised by local running enthusiasts, in association with North Leitrim Athletics Club.
read... Athenry AC at ‘The Streets’ via Athenry Athletic Club
Photos by Iain Shaw - There are loads more in our Photo Gallery - Thanks Iain !
read... (no title) via Galway Public Libraries Blog
An exhibition of painting and sculptures by local artist, Thomas Coyne will be on view Gort Public Library during August and September. The exhibition is entitled Consequences of...
Six Book challenge in Tuam Library via Galway Public Libraries Blog
This year for the first time, Tuam Library took part in the Six Book Challenge in association with the Reading Agency. Adults from Ability West and Tuam Adult Literacy took part and on Wednesday 21st July, seven adults from Ability West received certificates from Mayor Sally Ann Flanagan in Tuam Library. Maureen Moran congratulated the participants on their hard work and they are already looking forward to next year’s challenge....
Hopes of Iceland’s “Saucepan Revolutionaries” Dashed via Speedie's Blog
I recently watched 'God Bless Iceland' a television film documentary on Iceland's economic meltdown. Very thought-provoking and very heart-rending as it followed over many months the daily routine of ordinary people who took to the streets in the 'Saucepan Revolution' to protest against the oligarchy that controlled the Icelandic banks, parliament and the economy, and whose actions were directly responsible for the spectacular financial collapse of a country that was until recently amongst the wealthiest in the world. The programme interviewed all strata of society in their everyday settings from billionaires, bankers, police officers through to those that lost all their life savings. It covered protestors such as Sturla and Eva, whose hopes were spectacularly raised when popular...
DEATH OF PUPPETEER, PAT BRACKEN via The Western Writers Centre
It is with a sense of shock and sadness that I learn this evening of the death of puppeteer and Dubliner Pat Bracken, resident of Galway for many years. I knew him well. There are apparently no immediate details. My condolences to members of his family and friends from myself and the Centre. May he rest in peace. - Fred Johnston......
Paul Hession makes European 200m final via Athenry Athletic Club
After missing out on the last two major finals by the smallest of margins, Paul Hession has secured a place at the European final in Barcelona this Thursday evening.
A little down on his season's best, Paul finished 4th in this evening's semi-final outside the automatic qualifying spots, but his semi final time of 20.67 was enough to make the final.
It's just reward for hard work over the last few years, and runnng from lane 2 in the final, he has an outside chance of a medal if he can reproduce the form he showed earlier this season.
Athenry AC members will met in the purple lounge of the Raheen Woods hotel from 6pm to watch Paul's final at 6:25pm and David Gillick's 400m final later on at 8:30 pm.
Go on Paul!
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