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, 22 nd August have been postponed due to a local bereavement. A new date will be set shortly. Please pass on this news. Thank you for your cooperation...

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: Last March while driving to Corrondulla...

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...

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...

T he 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. The race starts and finishes on Main Street in the beautiful...

Photos by Iain Shaw - There are loads more in our Photo Gallery - Thanks Iain ! It was another absolutely beautiful evening in Galway city last Saturday as thousands of runners and walkers gathered for one of the road-racing highlights of the year. For many the process is familiar but no less...

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...

*** Paul Safely Through First Round *** Our very own Paul Hession begins his quest for European glory today in the heats of the 200m in Barcelona. Of course we all wish Paul the very best of luck. Paul goes in the fourth heat of the 200m at 11:54am Spanish time which is 10:54 Irish time. The semi...

Sinead Tuohy won a bronze medal in the girls under 18 high jump on the last weekend of the All Ireland Juvenile athletic finals in Tullamore. This was great reward not just for Sinead but also for coach Dermot McNamara. Others to compete over the weekend were Sorcha Murphy in the high jump, Orlaith...

Pic : Balla 2008 OVER 300 RUNNERS JOGGERS AND WALKERS TOOK PART IN THE 18TH WESTARO MINI MARATHON 10K IN BALLA ON SATURDAY EVENING LAST (24 July 2010). THE MAIN PRIZE WINNERS WERE AS FOLLOWS: MEN 1ST ROBERT MALSEED MAYO AC 32.58 2ND ROGER BARRETT BALLINA AC 33.33 3RD DECLAN FAHEY TULLAMORE HARRIERS...

Congratulations to Darragh McShane of Athenry AC who finished 1 st in the first “Jog in the Bog” Super 8 race winning in a time of 4hr and 2 min. A great 10k run to start in a range of terrain from road, trail and bog gave Darragh a good lead into the first cycle of 17.5km to Abbeyknockmoy. This was...

A total of 49 Athenry AC and guest athletes lined up at St. Mary's on Friday night last (23 July) for the 5th annual Athenry AC Handicap 10KM AKA Burger Run. The course was slightly modified at very late notice to avoid traversing the railway level crossing near the town but it did not result in any...

http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/hession-hoping-experience-can-make-all-the-difference-2271835.html "Everything has gone to plan, training, races, preparation and I'm confident that I can perform. You never know what everyone else is going to do but I'm confident I can go out and do...

Due to a local funeral in the Maree area this evening, the Boston Scientific 5k race has been postponed. A new date will be announced shortly and all entries remain valid. A full refund will be available on request. The race organisers appreciate your understanding and hope to see you on the...

A small yet strong field showed up for the 2010 running of the Galway Track and field 10000m race last night in Dangan , The race was won by Matt Bidwell of GCH in a time of 32.45, just ahead of Paul Mcnamara, Athenry AC, who is just returning to action following his recent Cork marathon. Matt is...

Athenry AC Juvenille section have their main fundraiser on this weekend “Bag Packing in Tesco”. If anybody, their children, friends or relatives are interested in helping please contact Michelle Collins at 087 2072933. It is on Friday, Saturday and Sunday we have divided it into 2 hour slots, so if...

Well the weather didn't ddin't detract from some of the hardier runners in Galway as the took to the track in search of an exclusive PB. This reporter doesn't know of many track miles held in the country this year, so well done those that took the opportunity when it arose. Magic Mile 2010 from Alan...

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...

See the race's lovely web site at http://www.headford8k.com and scroll down for a provisinoal/full result from last evening's race. (I hope they won't mind my also appending the provisional result's PDF to this article for completeness.) PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEB SITE!!!!!

From http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/athletics-cragg-and-fagan-risk-losing-european-spots-2252159.html: "ATHLETICS IRELAND have issued their firmest 'no show, no selection' directive ahead of this weekend's Woodies DIY National T&F Championships. Athletes have received several warnings...

Paul Hession equaled his season's best performance over 200m in Lausanne last night in a high class international field ahead of this weekend's AAI National Track and Field Championships in Santry. This was another top-class performance from Paul as he continues his build-up to the European...

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! All levels of fitness are welcome (crawlers, sprinters, runners, joggers, wheelchair-ers...

Just to let you know that a piece made with Paul Hession ahead of the Europeans will air on Setanta Sports Ireland on 'The Sports Show' at 5.00pm, 7.00pm and 10.00pm tonight. A great way to hear how he's feeling ahead of his diamond league race on Thursday and the Europeans. Mick.

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. Expert Ireland is proud sponsor of the Irish Autism...

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...