Local athlete crowned Schools Athlete of the Year

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Athenry AC athlete Sean Doggett has been awarded the Schools Athlete of the Year for 2025.

Success for local athletes despite tricky conditions

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

The National Even Ages Juveniles and National Senior Cross Country Championships were held in Templemore Sports Centre, Derry last Sunday, November 23.

Get 2026 off to the perfect start with the GCH 5k Resolution Run

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

Galway City Harriers Athletics Club, in association with Campion Insurance (part of the PIB Group) are hosting their annual Resolution Run, on January 1, 2026.

The 5km race route passes most of the city’s famous landmarks through the historical city centre; from The Claddagh, passing Wolfe Tone Bridge, Merchants Road and the Docks, doubling back out to Grattan Road and The Salthill Promenade before a fast finish along South Park into the finish at Nimmo’s Pier.

Connacht Cross Country Championships brings local success

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

The first day of the Connacht Clubs Cross Country Championships were held last Sunday last in Enniscrone, Co Sligo, in muddy and testing conditions. The Even Ages Juvenile races for U10 to U18 were held, along with Day two of the Connacht Senior League.

Athenry Juvenile AC off to a flyer at Connacht Cross Country Even Ages

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Athenry Juvenile AC had a hugely successful weekend Day One of the Connacht Cross Country Even Ages in Enniscrone last Sunday.

Young Galway stars shine at Connacht Primary Schools Cross Country Finals

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

The Connacht Primary Schools Cross Country Finals were held on Saturday, October 18 at Bushfield in Loughrea across four races. There were close to 600 athletes competing from across the province and there were some notable Galway medallists in the course of events.

Medal haul for Athenry Juvenile AC in Tuam

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Athenry Juvenile AC had a successful cross country event at the Galway Uneven Ages Cross Country Championship which was held in Tuam Palace grounds on Sunday, October 12.

Galway Athletics roundup

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Day two of the Galway Cross Country championships was held in Tuam at the Palace Grounds last Sunday, with the Uneven Ages Juvenile races, and the Intermediate Men’s and Women’s Championships taking place.

Castlegar AC hosts Galway race events

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Castlegar AC hosted day one of the Galway Cross Country event last Saturday, along with the Galway Novice Men’s and Women’s Championships in Galway Racecourse.

Local success at Galway Racecourse

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Castlegar AC hosted a very successful Open Cross Country event last weekend, along with the Galway Senior and Masters Championships in Galway Racecourse.

Craughwell’s Duggan to take to the world stage

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Former Craughwell AC athlete, Michelle Duggan will feature at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this Saturday at 12pm Irish time.

Galway's Greene earns World Championships selection

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Galway City Harriers athlete Cillin Greene has earned a well-deserved selection for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo which start September 13.

Doggett flying in Finland

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Athenry AC’s rising star, Seán Doggett, delivered a superb performance at the European U20 Athletics Championships in Tampere, Finland, securing 7th place in the Men’s 400m Final with a time of 47.16.

Penney and Fahy secure gold at the National Senior Championships

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Penney took gold in the High Jump with a best leap of 2.10 metres with a stunning series of jumping. Clubmate Darragh Kelly secured bronze with 1.95 metres. Penney later added bronze in the testing 110m Hurdles event.

Streets of Galway 8k taking place this weekend

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Anticipation is building as the largest ever entry prepares to run 39th edition of the Blackrock Health Galway Clinic Streets of Galway 8k this weekend.

National Track and Field League brings success for local athletes

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

The Galway Men’s Team won County Gold for the third year in a row, under manager Siobhan Kelleher, sharing the podium with Donegal and Kerry. The squad were led by Justin Lane, the inspirational captain of the men's team, and he also won the Pole Vault in a fine 2.30m clearance. He was fifth in the weight for Distance Throw.

Galway athletes thriving on the international stage

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Emma Moore of Galway City Harriers placed seventh in a competitive heat over 800m individually, and later in the championships was instrumental on the Women's 4x400m team who set a new national U23 record in their heat. The quartet of Moore, Kate O'Connell (Lucan Harriers), Victoria Amiadamen (Dooneen AC), and Jenna Breen (City of Lisburn AC) clocked a time of 3:34.81 to dip under the previous record (3:34.87) set in 2017.

Galway clubs finish track and field season in style

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Lauren Kilduff of Craughwell AC topped the weekend’s performances by becoming U18 National Champion in the 400m Hurdles and broke the Championship record with a time of 60:33. Clubmate Emma O’Donovan took home bronze in 62.44.

Galway athletes achieve European U23 squad selection

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Emma Moore of Galway City Harriers will compete over 800m individually following her great early season performances, and also is chosen on the 4x400m Relay team. Andrew Egan will also compete in the 200m and the 4x400m events.

Olympic gold medalist visits Renmore

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

McClenaghan's visit was organised by Gymnastics Ireland where just eight clubs were selected to host the 2024 Olympic gold medal winner. Last Saturday, McClenaghan held his private session with RGC's competitive gymnasts from Women's Artistic, Tumbling and Trampoline.

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