Paul Hession Ranked in World’s Top 10 Sprinters via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
From the AAI Site at http://www.athleticsireland.ie/content/?p=5399
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New Irish Running Book Launched via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
Many of us will know that Frank Greally has edited the Irish Runner's 'bible', Irish Runner Magazine, for many years now. Well, today Frank launches his latest book, "Running Commentary" which is a wonderful collection of his thoughts and recollections of Irish athletics over many years. I was lucky enough to be given a preview copy and can tell you it's a wonderful read and a perfect last minute Christmas present for any runner you might know, or indeed for anyone with an interest in Irish sport.
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Navan for the 10k - Ballybofey for the ‘Half’ via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
It's back to the future as regards the National 10k Road Race and the National Half Marathon for 2009.
Both the National 10k and the National Half Marathon return to their 2007 venues in Navan and Ballybofey respectively after a break of only a year. Both of these venues produced fine races in 2007 and no doubt many Athenry members will avail themselves of the opportunity to visit these venues again in 2009.
Full list of details attached below.
2009 Fixture List Part 1
read... Mayo AC Road Race League .. Ten Years A-Growing via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
The Mayo Road race series has proven immensely successful this year and has attracted many Athenry and other Galway runners 'north of the border' to Mayo this year and others. The success of the series has not been an overnight phenomenon as Michael McGrath of mayo AC explains below.
by Michael McGrath Chairman Mayo AC
Mayo AC Road Race League .. Ten years A-growing
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The Perfect Present for A Runner… via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
Worried about what gift to get for the runner in your life this Christmas?
Here's a great idea!
Galway City Harrier and Sports Massage Therapist Ian Egan of Sportspoint Massage and Galway City Harriers has been in touch to say..
"Looking for that ideal and practical Christmas gift for the active, sporty person in your life, or maybe a treat for yourself?
How about Sports Massage?
It’s proven to help prevent injuries and does enhance performance!
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34th Annual Bernie Meaney Memorial 5K via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
Tommy McCarthy has been in touch to remind us all about the 34th running of the Bernie Meany Memorial 5k Road Race which will take place on Sunday December 14th next at 01:30pm.
Registration is at St. Mary's Athletic Club, Kilmurry McMahon, Co. Clare - Sunday, 14th December.
Start-time: 1:30pm
Entry Fee €10.00 pre-entry or €15.00 on the day
A great race that deserves our......
Paul Hession in The Irish Times via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
SPORTING PASSIONS/ PAUL HESSION ON HURLING AND AMERICAN FOOTBALL: Mark Rodden
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Burren Charity Challenge Set for Saturday Dec 27th 2008 via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
The Burren Cycling club has announced details of the Burren Charity Challenge which will take place on Saturday the 27th of December next in the usual venue of Carron, County Clare, stunningly set in the heart of the Burren. As is the custom for the last number of years, registration, along with hot drinks, kicks off in Cassidy's bar @ 11am.
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British & Irish Cross Country Report via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
Report and Photographs from Tom Hunt (Mayo AC)
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Dungarvan 10 Miler Scheduled For Feb 1st 2009 via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
Runners sometimes bemoan the lack of top class races to take part in. Well, we've just received news of an absolute cracker that should have you training all through Christmas. The Dungarvan 10 Mile Road race, sponsored by Quantum Life, will take place on Sunday February the 1st at 01:00pm at the Sports Centre (close to the parish church).
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Predator Triathlon Club launch new website. via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
If just running around isn't enough for you, then maybe you'd fancy a shot at a triathlon.
Many of Athenry AC's members are also member of the Predator Triathlon club, which has just launched it's new site at http://www.predatortriclub.ie/.
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Well done, Mick Rice via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
Athenry AC made a very special presentation to Mick Rice last night at our second organisational meeting for the upcoming Fields of Athenry 10KM on St. Stephen's Day: an engraved Glycine pocket watch.
The watch was ostensibly really to commemorate his participation in the recent IAU World Cup 100KM but also to thank him for his many hours of hard work on behalf of the club and all its members since our founding back in October 2002.
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The 2008 Hat Unveiled via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
What more can I say, really?
2008 Hat... Athenry Hat - The Latest Sighting via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
Tom Hunt sent on this very "interesting" image of last year's hat. I'm afraid to ask the history of this picture though.
2007 Hat... Run London For Croi via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
London Marathon 2009 - Guaranteed Places Now Available! Early Booking Advisable.
We are delighted to have once again secured guaranteed entries to one of the world’s top marathons – the London City Marathon.
Each year places for the London City Marathon are selling out earlier than expected.
To guarantee your place in the London City Marathon 2009 you need to commit before December 1st.
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Historical newspaper article via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
Find attached a copy of an article published in the Connacht Tribune in September 1992.
Good to see three of the men pictured are still running.
Murt Hynes & Michael Comber......
43rd Hollymount 10k - Sunday November the 9th via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
Preview of The Hollymount 10k by Tom Hunt (Mayo AC)
The 43rd Annual Hollymount Road Races take place in Sunday November 9th. The 3k+ course is a familiar testing one, with a stiff uphill finish along the main street in the village. Three laps make up the men's 10k, while the women just do one in their 3k race.
Many famous names in Irish athletics have done battle here over the years and once again a top class field is expected from clubs around the province and further afield as well as the traditional coachload from Liverpool.
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Ballycotton 2009 - Entry Procedure via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
Back in the mists of the distant past, when we were a little younger, a lot more foolish and I still had some hair left, we used to organise a collective entry for Ballycotton. Unfortunately with the effects of the credit crunch and the increased numbers in the club, that sort of tomfoolery is no longer practical. If you're 'up' for the annual pilgrimage to Ballycotton it would be best if we organised entries individually or in small groups.
Good Luck - and remember, let's be careful out there!
(from http://www.ballycottonrunning.com/BALLYCOTTON%20%9110%92%202009.htm)
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Ballycotton 2009 - Entry Procedure via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
Back in the mists of the distant past, when we were a little younger, a lot more foolish and I still had some hair left, we used to organise a collective entry for Ballycotton. Unfortunately with the effects of the credit crunch and the increased numbers in the club, that sort of tomfoolery is no longer practical. If you're 'up' for the annual pilgrimage to Ballycotton it would be best if we organised entries individually or in small groups.
Good Luck - and remember, let's be careful out there!
(from http://www.ballycottonrunning.com/BALLYCOTTON%20%9110%92%202009.htm)
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42rd Hollymount 10k - Sunday November the 9th via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
Preview of The Hollymount 10k by Tom Hunt (Mayo AC)
The 43rd Annual Hollymount Road Races take place in Sunday November 9th. The 3k+ course is a familiar testing one, with a stiff uphill finish along the main street in the village. Three laps make up the men's 10k, while the women just do one in their 3k race.
Many famous names in Irish athletics have done battle here over the years and once again a top class field is expected from clubs around the province and further afield as well as the traditional coachload from Liverpool.
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Two That Almost Slipped Under The Radar via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
Almost unnoticed two Athenry AC runners have been running fine marathons on distant shores. Multiple-marathon-maniac Ray O'Connor chose Amsterdam as his venue to clip off yet another fine race over the classic distance while 'Lawrence' (aka Larry) Kelly joined Maire Teresa Beatty in Chicago and ran a fine race in difficult hot and humid conditions.
Congrats to both men...!
Ray's Amsterdam Result
Ray's Amsterdam Result - Profile... Kilmurry Ibrickane Community Sports Field Development Project via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
Kilmurry Ibrickane Community Sports Field Development Project on Sunday 26th October 2008 starting at 12. 30 with the Sports Programme starting at 1. 00pm.
This Day is being run for a much needed funds for the development of Mullagh Community sports field and we in Kilmurry Ibrickane/North Clare Athletic Club would appreciate your support for this day.
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Great Day for Ducks and Cross Country Runners via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
The Galway County Cross Country Championships were held in Tuam's Palace Grounds for juvenile uneven ages and the various adult categories. It wasn't a day for the beach and that was for sure. As the earlier juvenile races were run off in attrocious conditions it was impossible not to admire the strength and sheer guts of the young runners who braved the wind, rain and muck to chase dreams around a park in Tuam.
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October Masters’ Gazette via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
Here's the October edition of the Irish Master's......
Terry Fox Run - Report from Ballina via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
Mayo AC's Angela O'Connor
Report and Photo's By Tom Hunt - Mayo AC
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Three Time Olympian to lead Road Running Workshop in Enniscorthy! via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
Olympic Athlete Jamie Costin will lead an Athletics Ireland Road Running workshop in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford on the 2nd October starting 6.15pm. €5 per person.
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Cross Country Workshop in Swinford Next Sunday via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
Venues For National Cross Country Races Announced via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
From the Athletics Ireland Website at: http://www.athleticsireland.ie/content/?p=5026#more-5026
The venue for the Inter County and Juvenile Even age Championships of Ireland is Tramore Racecourse, Waterford and the Novice and Uneven age Championships will be held in Ballyhaise, Cavan. (subject to final course......
Venues For National Cross Country Races Announced via Athenry Athletic Club - Information on Athenry AC and running in the West of Ireland
From the Athletics Ireland Website at: http://www.athleticsireland.ie/content/?p=5026#more-5026
The venue for the Inter County and Juvenile Even age Championships of Ireland is Tramore Racecourse, Waterford and the Novice and Uneven age Championships will be held in Ballyhaise, Cavan. (subject to final course......