The launch has taken place of the 7th Annual Vodafone Mayo AC 5k Series of five races.The 2016 Series will start on May 24 and continue weekly on the following four Tuesdays, all at 8pm sharp. Mayo AC are delighted once again to have the sponsorship of Vodafone C&C Cellular for the Series. Brendan...
Fit4Life welcomed a new group of beginners this morning to the 9:00am session. Great to see 4 new faces, hope you enjoyed your run!
The Fit4Life group meets every Wednesday at 7pm and Saturdays at 9am at the Church carpark in Athenry. This is an ideal time to join as we are recruiting new members which means you will meet lots of other runners at your level! Members from the club who are experienced runners run with group, offer...
It is with great sadness that I note the recent passing of the truly great Jim McNamara, Donore Harriers. There is much about him on the web which is easily found via your favoured search engine but I will reference an article by Frank McNally, here . I am fairly sure in saying that Jim visited...
Congrats to both Brandon Lee and Jane-Ann Meehan on their well deserved awards at last weekend's Galway AAI 2015 Athletic awards. Brandon getting his Male U12-15 award from the AAI's Peter Hanlon. Jane-Ann Meehan getting her Female Senior award from Galway AAI's James Lundon.
The 2016 Galway AAI 10M Road Race Championships will take place in conjunction with the Craughwell 10M road race on Sunday, 20 March. Enter here . All Galway clubs are encouraged to ensure that they have teams of women and men competing in this fabulous event, which is the main club race for...
It's save the date time as the most popular event of the Summer returns to the roads of Galway. The 5k Series!!!! Registration will open March 11th at 8pm on Active.com (Link Below). There are 700 places available on-line. This event sells out in minutes so make sure you are ready at 8pm. The...
The 2015 County Galway AAI Athletic Awards take place on Saturday 5th March in the Meadow Court Hotel, Loughrea. A number of athletes from the club were nominated under various categories for their performances and achievements in 2015. Jane Ann Meehan (Senior Woman), Jim Leahy (Master Man) and...
Mick Rice turned M50 last week. This news will strike fear into the heads, hearts and running shoes of all 50-somes male road runners in Galway... Get back on the road soon, my son !
'An Evening with sonia O'Sullivan' on 2 March @ 18:00 in Salthill Hotel see here for more details
ASICS UK have acknowledged the great running achievements of Jane Ann through sponsorship of their running gear for 2016. They have supplied her with the latest runners, shirts, leggings, t shirts and tops. Many athletes of Jane Ann's calibre work part time, therefore giving them more time to...
March 10th fundraiser for our neighbours in Loughrea AC. McNamee's Bar between 8-10PM. E40 per table of four. Limited numbers.
Congrats to Valerie Glavin who was recently awarded Club Person of the Year for 2015. Amongst other things Valerie ran 24 marathons and also participated in a 24 hour race in London. She won the award hands down with a total accumulation of 130 points. We can't wait to see what she has planned for...
When taking part in club training all athletes must wear a Hi-Vis top or vest and have a Headlight. This is mandatory for anyone taking part in the Tuesday night's Speed, Wednesday night's Fit4Life or Thursday's Tempo sessions. Saturday morning running groups should wear Hi-Vis tops. You will not be...
Following the success of the last 2 years Athenry Physiotherapy & Performance Clinic are hosting another series of talks this Winter. "Two nights of the most recent advice for your physical, mental and intestinal health whilst performing in your chosen sport". Featuring Jane Ann Meehan of Athenry...
The proceeds from Athenry AC's Fit4Life race which took place in November 2015 were recently donated to local charity Athenry Cancer Care. The cheque for €1,200 was presented by Frances Leahy (Race Director) at The Athenry Cancer Care premises on New Line, Athenry. Thank you to everyone who...
Jane Ann receiving "Performance of the Year Award" at tonight's AGM from Tony Killarney in recognition of her incredible year's running in 2015. Congratulations Jane Ann from Athenry AC! Anne Lyng
Members of Fit4Life who took part in the 9am training session this morning. We would like to welcome all new members to our club and wish you an enjoyable years running! Anne Lyng
Fit4Life is an initiative by Athletics Ireland for all runners whether you are a complete beginner or a regular jogging/runner. The programme will help you to achieve improved levels of fitness and wellness within the club structure in a fun and sociable environment. Participants are grouped by...
It is being launched in Galway this Wednesday evening (9 December) at County Library, Augustine St, Galway City at 6PM sharp. See here for the Dublin launch last month. Running Full Circle by Frank Greally This book traces Frank's emergence in the 1960s as a prodigious talent in his native Mayo, his...
Registration is live for our 14th annual Fields of Athenry 10km which is being held, as always, on St Stephens Day 2015. Enter Here! Our dedicated race website is located here. Enter now to avoid disappointment.
The Fields of Athenry made famous worldwide by the well-known emotional ballad is also the name of Ireland’s favorite Christmas 10K race, which attracts over 1,000 participants from all over the country to the quaint Galway town every year on St Stephen’s Day. The Race, which is in its 14th year, is...
See here . 8th December for on-line entries but AAI registered athletes have a few other options which are less stressful. Thank you, John Walshe and crew!
How many of these 60 kids will represent Galway (and Ireland) in any sports in the years to come. Only time will tell, as it always does! 3rd/4th Boys: 3rd/4th Girls: 5th/6th Boys: 5th/6th Girls:
AthenryAC.com was ten years old a few days back. Happy birthday, dear old web site!