Brian Bruton Reports Third place team in the relay, not bad for a hastily cobbled together relay crew of two recently recovered crocks and one of the glamour boys of Galway running. A thoroughly enjoyable weekend had by all. Mick Rice and wife Margaret, Alan Burke, Brian Bruton, and the flag carrier...

http://www.examiner.ie/story/sport/gbmhsnausn/rss2/ Hession eyes record return By Brendan Mooney PAUL HESSION will make an eagerly-awaited seasonal debut next week in Malmo, Sweden, where the Athenry sprinter will try to repeat last year’s record-breaking opener. A year ago he broke the Irish record...

This weekend is a special weekend in the Irish athletics calendar. One of the most important athletic fixtures of the year 'kicks off' in Dublin on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon. A mini-bus full of Athenry AC athletes will be amongst those travelling to take part in the event and they will be led by...

We're nearly there! Just three-point-one miles left to run. The Galway City leg of the 2008 Galway 5km Series, organised by GCH in the Dangan Sportsgrounds, will be the final round-up for this year. As with other years there are a couple of extra considerations with this final race. For those...

The fifth race of this year's Galway 5km Series was held last evening in Loughrea, and was, as we've all come to expect by this stage, another great evening out. There was a really enjoyable atmosphere around the starting line as the hugely experienced Loughrea AC organisers acted as perfect hosts...

Aside from Paul McNamara's Edinburgh Marathon heroics last weekend there was plenty of club interest in the Clare Burren Marathon Challenge which was organised by the Ballyvaughan Fanore Walking Club. The programme of events on last Saturday comprised of a Mini Marathon, Half Marathon and Full...

***** Unfortunately, we lost a pile of 'potentials' in Loughrea for whatever reasons. ***** The situation after five races - Athenry, Tuam, Craughwell, CRH and Loughrea. If you feel that there are mistakes in this data, please let me know at jameslundon @ yahoo . co . uk. Five races and T-shirt...

Athenry runner Paul McNamara won today's Edinburgh Marathon in a time of 2:25. In very windy conditions Paul was to the fore of this tactical race from the outset. Although Paul was part of the leading group from the start it became clear in the very early miles that fast times would be out of the...

The South Connaught Special Olympics Track & Field Day took place in Dangan on Wednesday last 21st May, and Athenry AC were there to lend a hand. With over 130 athletes competing in multiple events it was quite a day. The intermittent rain could in no way dampen the spirits of the runners, jumpers...

Result now attached too!

Word has just reached us in the e-ivory towers of AthenryAC.com that Brian Bruton won the Christian Camps 10KM held in Salthill last weekend. Anyone have a full result from the race please?

Our very own 10-in-a-row hero, RayO'Connor, returned to Galway Airport on Monday to a hero's welcome. Ray was out to support his Athenry clubmates in Claregalway for the 5km run last Tuesday and was mobbed like a popstar. Congrats from all of us Ray.

Word reaches us from the Galway City Harriers website that that the Streets of Galway 8km entries are now available. http://www.galwaycityharriers.com/streets-galway-2008-entry-form It's on Saturday, 9 August 2008 @ 7:00 PM! This is traditional the event with our biggest club entry, and no doubt...

Another Tuesday night in Galway in early summer and another fantastic night's running. Clare River Harriers made their debut in the series last night as race organisers and put on a great race. The weather just about held up and there was another fantastic turn-out with in excess of 260 runners and...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5549071604461400854 (18 minutes 39 seconds) Many thanks to Mike McLoughlin who was press-ganged into this vital job with very little notice.

CARRAMORE ROAD RACE - Sat 17th May 2008 Position Name Club Category No Time 1 John Byrne Mayo AC MSnr 775 31.54 2 Anthony Devaney Mayo AC MSnr 778 33.42 3 Timmy Glavey Mayo AC MSnr 762 33.44 4 TJ McHugh Mayo AC MSnr 757 34.31 5 Martin Corcoran Craughwell AC MO40 761 34.32 6 Peter Delmer Athenry AC...

Our Track session goes from strength to strength, and as the Summer months approach, even more people are likely to come along and see what the fuss is all about. If you're sick of being out-kicked in the last km of a race, then it's time for track work! With greater numbers comes a greater need to...

The Connacht Schools T&F Championships were held in glorious sunshine in Galway RSC, Dangan this past Wednesday, 14th May. Congratulations to Mary Barrett and all involved in the Connacht Schools organisation for putting on a superb days athletic activity. There was a high quality of performance all...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7081165314032492434 (15 minutes 33 seconds - runners going through the finish the first time and all finishers under 30 minutes) Many thanks to a member of the Mullins (Tuam AC) clan for digging us out of a major hole in providing the results team with the...

A large amount of work has gone into these Provisional results and we are very thankful to one of the Mullins (Tuam AC) clan for capturing the vast majority of the finishers on a camera phone. Mark Davis has been able to convert the resulting 3pg file to AVI and thereafter onto Google Video and for...

Many of you will know that we've employed some extra help at races like the AAI National 10k and the Galway Series to cover medical emergencies. This service has been provided to us at very attractive rates by Sports Medics Ireland. We've been highly impressed with the service that they've been able...

SLIGO FIT4LIFE WOMEN’S 8K MINI MARATHON - An event for female runners and walkers of all abilities – ideal preparation for Dublin Ladies mini marathon. WHO: Girls/Women of all fitness levels aged 15+ WHEN: Sunday 18th May 2008 WHERE: Course starts on Ash Lane (beside Sligo IT) TIME: 1.30 p.m start /...

The inaugural Roscommon Carers Association 10km Mini-Marathon got off to the best possible start this past bank holiday Monday with beautiful May sunshine and a larger than expected crowd, with 456 finishers. Results attached. Tremendous credit goes to Bernie Dowling and her large team of helpers...

Ray O'Connor begins the biggest athletic challenge of his life today when he sets off on the first leg of the "Brathay Challenge - 10 Marathons in 10 Days" (http://www.brathaychallenge.com/). Ray is the first Irishman to undertake this mindblowing task and so will be attempting to set an Irish...

Another great night out in Tuam last Tuesday as the second in the Galway May 5km Series for 2008 took place. Local organiser Brendan Monaghan and his dedicated crew of Tuam AC volunteers put on a great show and the race went off very well. At the very front of the field our very own Brian O'Connor...