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

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 www.mayoac.com.

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.

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.

Dear Runner/Walker,
The Elverys Sports Galway Bay Half Marathon and Galway Bay 10K will take place on 2nd October 2010. The 10K starts at 11am and the Half Marathon at 1pm. The entry fee for the Half Marathon and 10K is €50 and €45 respectively. If you sign up before the end of July, there is an early-bird registration fee of €40 for each event.

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC 5K CHARITY ROADRACE

Liven up the middle of the week.  Think Sun.  Think Sweat.  Think Sweet Finish Line.

How about signing up for the 'Boston Scientific 5k Charity Roadrace' in aid of COPE Galway!

You may have heard of the 32 Marathon Challenge that is currently taking place all over Ireland. Just a little information in relation to this good cause and how you can register to take part in the Galway part of the ½ or full marathon challenge.
 

Photo Credit: Iain Shaw

Full results of the Galway Track and Field attached.

This year's Galway Track and Field championships were another triumph for local athletics, fine organisation and good humour. Standards have undoubtedly improved at this fixture as the new format had bedded down over the last few years, but not to the extent that there isn't a place for allcommers and all standards. There's tough competition for all who want or need it and a warm welcome for everyone.

Photo Credit: John O'Connor

As an addition to this year's Galway Track and Field Championships a 10,000m race has been organised for Thursday 15th July, 7pm. For information or entries contact Brian Bruton, brianbruton@hotmail.com .  There are only a handful of 10,000m races staged in this country each year so this is a rare opportunity to clock up a PB.

See attached PDF for full details....

Wednesday 30 June @ 8PM - Castlebar

Wednesday July 7 @ 8PM - Swinford

Wednesday July 14 @ 8PM - Claremorris

The momentum behind the 32 County Challenge (www.32marathons.com) fundraising event in aid of Irish Autism Action is building rapidly. Next July and August Gerry Duffy and Ken Whitelaw will run 32 marathons in 32 consecutive days in the 32 counties of Ireland to raise money for this worthy charity. The run in County Galway will take place on Saturday, July 17th 2010. Already 400 runners have signed up around the country to participate.
 

Highlights of the recent All-Ireland Track and Field Schools Championships will be on Setanta Ireland over the next two weeks.

Commentary provided by Sports Commentator and Broadcaster Will Downing who has developed quite an expertise in Irish athletics over the last few years.

Monivea 5K Run and Walk on Sunday 13th June at 12:00pm.
 
Registration in the Community Centre (Fr. Sammon Centre), Monivea on the day from 10:30 am. 
 
€15 entry.

 
The Athletics Association of Ireland has issued a permit for the race and the course has been measured and certified to AAI standards.
 

The 2010 installment of the Galway T&F Series kicks off on Thursday June 17th in Dangan, Galway .  This is a series of three evenings of low-key T&F competition with a short programme of events each evening.  

This is an ideal opportunity for both the absolute beginner and the seasoned campaigner to take in some track & field action.  It provides the regular road runner the opportunity to test their speed over shorter distances and a prime opportunity to set a PB over 5000m.  Why not try a jump or throw while you’re at it.  Relays are open events and a good bit of craic and composite teams of men/women/mixed clubs are very welcome.  All events are graded where numbers justify more than one race.
 

From Tony McNicholas:

Race Launch Party to be held on Thursday June 10th from 8:30PM in the Cottage Bar, Salthill.

We are kicking off the Carna Triathlon and The Summer Aquathon Races.

People who are interested in entering these events, or simply learning about the sport are welcome.

Spot prizes on the night will include an entry to the Carna Triathlon and the Aquathon Series.

New gear will also be available for purchase.

Finger food will be served at 9:30PM.