Published on 27th January 2013
The storm raged the night before - depriving most of the runners of anything resembling a night's sleep - but the new Coldwood 4-Mile road race still attracted 164 on the day (Sunday 27th January).
Photo: Ann Ponaird celebrates finishing with a warm cup of tea.
Published on 25th January 2013
Galway Indoor Track & Field event will take place in Nenagh on 2nd February 2013. Sinead Healy is organising juvenile entries so any juvenile athletes wishing to enter please get in contact with Sinead as soon as possible.
Published on 23rd January 2013
If you don't say "Wow!" when you open this article, you never will!
Published on 22nd January 2013
The Annual General Meeting of Athenry AC will be held in the Purple Lounge at Raheen Woods Hotel on Friday 25th January at 8pm.
This year we will need to appoint a new secretary as Iain Shaw's 5 year stretch has now come to an end and it is time for some new blood in the position.
If anyone has any points they would like considered for the agenda, or motions that they would like considered at the AGM then please let Iain know in advance of the meeting: iain@athenryac.com.
Published on 21st January 2013
The Tuam 8k race in January is the long-established kick-off for running in the new year in Galway and a barometer for individual runners of where they stand in relation to fitness. (Officially it has been replaced by the excellent Resolution 5k but in practice that race is part of the festive season of good cheer, wine, and smiles).
Published on 16th January 2013
Please note change of training times for Juveniles. Monday night children born 2004 and older Vocational school gym 8 to 9. Wednesday night raheen pitch 7 to 8. Thursday night Vocational School Gym High Jump 7 to 8 for children born 2002 all older children 8 to 9 high jump and hurdles. Friday night Athenry Soccer Club 6.30 to 7.30 long jump all children born 2004 and older. Any questions please contact Sinead 0876330527.
Published on 14th January 2013
Ultra running might be a minority sport but it's fast gaining a higher profile due to the great performances by some Athenry AC athletes, most recently Ruthann Sheehan. Ruthann hails from Cork and is the West Cork Sports Star of the Year.
Published on 11th January 2013
Coldwood National School 4 Mile Run – Sunday, 27th January @ 12.00 pm
Coldwood National School, in conjunction with Craughwell Athletic Club, is holding a 4 mile run as a fundraiser to help develop its new sports field.
This attractive circuit has been measured to AAI standards and has been approved by the Galway Board. There will also be chip timing on the day.
Coldwood National School is situated on the N6 , between Oranmore and Craughwell, ½ KM on the Craughwell side of Mother Hubbards.
Published on 9th January 2013
First seen in last week's Galway Independent and here.
Fair play!
Published on 3rd January 2013
Seen on the Irish Times of 14 December!
