Posts by Tom Hunt
Achill Half Marathon/10k CANCELLED
The Achill Half Marathon/10k organisers have ” reluctantly decided to cancel the live Achill Half Marathon and 10K event scheduled for 12th September 2020. “
Read More‘Athletics Ireland agrees to stage 2020 National T&F Championships’ – Irish Times
Athletics Ireland has agreed to stage the 2020 National Track and Field Championships over two successive weekends at the Morton Stadium in Santry later this month….
Read MoreJohn Gordon finishes a brilliant 8th in Connemara 100 mile ultra
The Connemara 100 took place on Saturday (July 8) in brilliant weather. The hot conditions were an added factor in this supreme running challenge.
Read MorePaula Donnellan first woman home in Ennis
The re-scheduled Summer Solstice 10k took place on Friday evening (July 31) at Ennis Co Clare. The event was held on ‘quiet country roads’ according to the organisers.
Read MoreDocumentary on One: ‘Shane Healy – Back on Track’
Moyne AC (Co Tipperary) held their Summer Games 2020 on July 25. The event was live streamed and among the top athletes competing was 51 year old Shane Healy (Metro St Brigids AC/Dublin Track Club).
Read MoreBlack Pig 10k success for Norah
The Black Pig 10k was held yesterday evening in Enniscrone Co Sligo. There were 92 finishers. Well done to Norah Newcombe Pieterse (Mayo AC) who was first woman across the line in 40:00.
Read MoreConnacht Athletics Region competition update
An update on the Connacht Athletics Board Regional competition. (See post July 26 ) This is NOT a championship event, no Connacht medals to be won. It will provide some basic level of competition for
Read MoreMayo AC success in virtual Great Ireland 10k
Four Mayo AC members competed in the virtual Deep Heat Deep Freeze Great Ireland 10k run. Individuals and teams took part in the event. Over 1,500 times from men and women athletes were submitted.
Read MoreConnacht Athletics competition
The Athletics Ireland Connacht Board are in the process of organising an athletics competition (not a Championship) for:
Read MoreAthletics Ireland update July 24
This update covers : – Athletes testing positive
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