Posted Date: 26-Jun-2009 Fri

PHOTOS - CARNDONAGH 5K - RESULTS

Posted Date: 26-Jun-2009 Fri

Helena Crossan had arguably her finest hour in her distance running career on Saturday morning last, when she finished third European at the Night of Flanders 100k road race in Belgium. The event also incorporated the World 100km championships, where Crossan finished an outstanding sixth overall in a time of 8 hours and 4 minutes....(read more)

(l to r) John Collins, Helena Crossan & Brigid Moohan

Elsewhere, Inishowen Athletics Club had its most successful weekend to date at the Ulster and Northern Ireland juvenile track and field championships at Antrim Forum with a total of 4 medals being won....(read more)

Ulster & NI T&F Champs U17 Boys High Jump (l to r): Dylan Mc Cusker Inishowen A.C. 2nd, Barry Quigg Sliabh Liag A.C. 1st and Stas Drabysheuski Inishowen A.C. 3rd

RESULTS - LIFFORD 5K

Posted Date: 26-Jun-2009 Fri

Carndonagh athlete Karen Crossan finished a highly credited third place in the senior women’s 1500m at the Ulster & Northern Ireland track and field championships in Antrim Forum on Saturday last....(read more)

A large field of 120 runners took part in the Buncrana 10km on Saturday evening last. Elizabeth Mc Daid was the third female finisher overall in 46.25 and clinched the top prize in the masters’ women V1 section. She was also the first local female finisher. James Browne impressed with a finishing time of 36.03 and was the first Inishowen runner to cross the line.....(read more)

PHOTOS - BUNCRANA 10K

Posted Date: 26-Jun-2009 Fri

Moville juvenile Darragh Kelly was the highest placed finisher at the Ulster Children’s Games at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny on Sunday last when he finished second in the under 12 boys high jump with a life time best performance of 1.20m.....(read more)

Inishowen AC Athletes who took part in the Ulster Children's Games in Letterkenny

Seven athletes from Inishowen A.C. ran in the women’s mini-marathon in Dublin last Monday week. Helena Crossan ran 38 minutes with her daughter Karen running strongly in 39 minutes. Elizabeth Mc Daid raced to 48.53, with Susan Mc Grath finishing in 57.15. Mary Mc Namara was comfortably under the one hour mark with 58.07, while Pauline Doherty and Lily Mc Gonagle impressed with 63.38 and 75 minutes respectively......(read more)

Posted Date: 01-Jun-2009 Mon

Clonmany athlete Kieran Devlin finished a highly creditable sixth in the under 17 boys’ triple jump at the All-Ireland Schools’ track and field finals...(read more)

Twenty four Inishowen Athletics Club athletes participated in the Furey Insurance 5k road race in Buncrana on Wednesday evening last. Helena Crossan set a new club record when running 17.50, just two days after winning the women’s race at the Newry marathon...(read more)

RESULTS - BUNCRANA 5K PICS - Go to www.sparta-athletics.co.uk

Posted Date: 01-Jun-2009 Mon

The Finn Valley Centre in Stranorlar was the venue for the County Children Games for 9 to 13 year olds on Friday evening. Lee Mc Laughlin took gold in the boys under 9 300m, long jump and 60m. He rounded off a great evening with bronze in the ball throw. Darragh Kelly took gold in the under 12 boys’ high jump with a best of 1.18m and second in the long jump with a leap of 3.51m....(read more)

Meanwhile, six Inishowen A.C. athletes competed in the County juvenile and senior/masters championships at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny on Saturday last.....(read more)

Sixteen runners from the Club took part in the Inter-Firms 5km road race in Letterkenny on Wednesday evening last. Joe Mc Kinney was the first Inishowen runner to finish with a time of 16.37.....(read more)

RESULTS - INTERFIRMS 5K

Posted Date: 01-Jun-2009 Mon

City of Derry athlete Gregory Roberts lead home 112 runners in the Culdaff 5km on Friday night last with a stunning victory in a new course record of 15 minutes and 31 seconds...(read more)

Rosemary Bogle from Finn Valley A.C. had a convincing 23 second victory in the women’s race in a time of 19.59, with Teresa Doherty from Inishowen A.C. running steadily for second in 20.22....(read more)

Posted Date: 16-May-2009 Sat

CULDAFF 5K & 1 MILE JUVENILE RESULTS

The 3rd Annual Culdaff 5K was won in spectacular fashion by City of Derry's Greg Roberts in a time of 15:31, setting an impressive new record for the testing course. He was followed home by Ivan Toner of Letterkenny AC (15:59) and Dominic Bonner (V45; 16:21). First lady home was Rosemary Bogle of Finn Valley (V45; 19;59) with Inishowen AC's Teresa Doherty following in a time of 20:22. Bernie Ryan (V45; City of Derry) finished third in 23:01.

PHOTOS CULDAFF 5K & JUVENILE 1 MILE

Posted Date: 14-May-2009 Thurs

The third annual Culdaff 5k and juvenile 1 mile road races takes place this Friday 15th May. There will be € 100 on offer for the first male athlete to break the course record of 16.36 set by Declan Mc Carthy in 2007. A further € 50 is up for grabs if the record breaker can get under 15 minutes and 40 seconds. Similarly, the first female athlete to break the course record of 18.14 set by Helena Crossan in 2007 will receive € 100 also with a further € 50 on offer for the first woman to break 17 minutes and 30 seconds. In addition, all finishers in the 5km will be eligible for a draw to win one of two € 100 cash spot prizes.....(read more)

(See flyer for more details)

Results of Inishowen Athletic Club athletes who completed the North West 10k on Sunday week last were....(read more)

Posted Date: 14-May-2009 Thurs

Inishowen Athletics Club athletes were part of a large turnout at the North West 10km road race in Letterkenny on Sunday last. Competitors enjoyed dry conditions for the event, but strong winds on parts on the course did hinder those seeking personal best times. Nevertheless, Malin athlete Joe Mc Kinney raced to a lifetime best....(read more)

Also on Sunday, Owenie Mc Kinney continued his impressive performances at the annual Slieve Snaght challenge, when he finished second in the team section....(read more

Posted Date: 02-May-2009 Sunday

On Friday, 15th May, Inishowen Athletics Club will host its Annual 5K in Culdaff, Co. Donegal. The event has become a notable addition to the racing calendar over the last two years. This year, there will be a number of substantial cash prizes on offer, including a finishers' draw for two €100 prizes, not to mention a pay-day for the record-breakers!

Registration for all races begins at 6pm at The Wee Hall in the town centre. The Juvenile 1  Mile Race starts at 7:30pm along with the Walkers' Race. The 5K starts at 7:45pm. There's a goody-bag for every finisher. Whether you're a racer or a walker, come along and enjoy the day. All proceeds go to Concern.

(See flyer for more details.)

Posted Date: 29-Apr-2009 Wednes

For those of you not familiar with Team Hoyt and the truly incredible relationship that exists between this father and son read the following story before watching the video.....humbling!

A son asked his father, 'Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?'
The father who, despite having a heart condition, says 'Yes'.
They went on to complete the marathon together....(read more)

Posted Date: 29-Apr-2009 Wednes

Helena Crossan recorded her second National 10k win in as many years when won the V2 masters section in Navan on Sunday last. The National record holder for the 100k finished with a season’s best of 38.16.....(read more)

Meanwhile, on Wednesday last, 10 athletes from Inishowen Athletics Club took part in the first race in the Furey Insurance 5k series......(read more)

Posted Date: 23-Apr-2009 Thurs

On April the 15th Run Direct launched their Free (yes free) magazine delivered online to runners across Ireland. The first issue has interviews with runners, results & photos from recent races including the Great Ireland 10k, profiles of upcoming events including the warriors run, and news from around the country including the national indoors.
All anyone has to do is log onto www.rundirectireland.com and enter their email address.

Posted Date: 23-Apr-2009 Thurs

A large group of athletes enjoyed beautiful sunny conditions on Sunday morning last as they competed in the annual 2 mile run, 10 mile bike and 2 mile run duathlon in Buncrana. The event was organized by local man Mickey Bradley in aid of Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Dublin.
Georgina Dixon completed the event in 1 hour 16 minutes and 01 seconds....(read more)

PHOTOS BUNCRANA CHARITY DUATHLON

On Easter Monday, Fahan athlete Oliver Mc Geehan ran a lifetime best of 38 minutes and 25 seconds in the Lissadell 10km road race in Sligo.....(read more)

Posted Date: 23-Apr-2009 Thurs

Plans are well underway for the third annual Culdaff 5km and juvenile 1 mile road races on Friday 15th May. There will be € 100 on offer for the first male athlete to break the course record of 16.36 set by Declan Mc Carthy in 2007. A further € 50 is up for grabs if the record breaker can get under 15 minutes and 40 seconds. Similarly, the first female athlete to break the course record of 18.14 set by Helena Crossan in 2007 will receive € 100 also with a further € 50 on offer for the first woman to break 17 minutes and 30 seconds. There will be the usual prizes for all age group categories in both the 5km and juvenile 1 mile, with all finishers receiving a goody bag for their efforts...(read more)

Posted Date: 06-Apr-2009 Mon

Three athletes from Inishowen AC competed in the North West Duathlon in Burnfoot on Sunday last. Owenie Mc Kinney completed the full 10km run, 40km bike section and 5km run in a very creditable 2 hours, 17 minutes and 03 seconds. James Browne was part of a two man team and raced to a new personal best of 36.14 for 10km. Just eight days after her victory in the Celtic 100km race in Galway, Helena Crossan combined with Margaret Kelly to win the women’s team event.....(read more)

Carndonagh Community School was the venue on Thursday last for the presentations for the Club’s 8-12 year old juveniles.....(read more)

Posted Date: 06-Apr-2009 Mon

Helena Crossan powered her way to an 11 minute victory in the Celtic International 100k road race in Salthill, Co. Galway on Saturday last. The event, which also incorporated the Irish championships had runners from Scotland, Wales, England and Ireland competing. Crossan ran 8 hours, 11 minutes and 04 seconds for the 62.2 mile ultra-distance event....(read more)

Meanwhile, on Sunday week last, David Mc Laughlin from Rasheeny and Aine Bradley from Clonmany competed for Donegal in the UK Sportshall finals in Birmingham....(read more)

Posted Date: 29-Mar-2009 Sun

Culdaff runner Eilish Bell had an excellent debute run over an ultra-marathon distance when she completed the Connamara 39.3 mile road race in 6 hours and 38 minutes on Sunday morning last.....(read more)

Karol Doherty was the first Inishowen finisher in the Omagh half marathon on Saturday last. The Carndonagh based athlete opened his season with a fine victory in the wheelchair section in 1.23.44. Buncrana runner Paddy Doherty stormed his way to a personal best with a finishing time of 1.25.41. Mickey Donaghy came away from the County Tyrone town with a personal best also.....(read more)

Posted Date: 19-Mar-2009 Thurs

MIZUNO DONEGAL GRAND PRIX FIXTURES 2009 (XLS) & RULES (DOC)

Olympic marathon runner Pauline Curley was guest of honor at the fourth annual Inishowen Athletics Club presentation night held in the Gateway Hotel in Buncrana on Friday night last. Bridget Moohan was awarded the female athlete of the year, while Joe Mc Kinney secured the male accolade...(read more)Darragh Kelly from Moville was a gold medalist in the under 12 boys’ high jump at the Ulster indoor championships in Magherafelt on Saturday last....(read more) PHOTOS 2008 PRESENTATION NIGHT RESULTS FOYLE HOSPICE 5K RUN

MIZUNO DONEGAL GRAND PRIX FIXTURES 2009 (XLS) & RULES (DOC)

Posted Date: 10-Mar-2009 Tues

The annual Club presentation night for post-primary and senior athletes will take place this Friday the 13th March at 8.00 pm in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana

Paula's 5k run is on in Castlederg, Co. Tyrone on the of 15th March. Full details are available at www.paulasrun.com First prize is now a signed baseball cap donated by Olympic Champion Usain Bolt.

USEFUL LINK - an extensive directory of Irish sports & recreational clubs is located at www.localclubsireland.com, it contains about 4,600 clubs and growing. The directory gives a great insight into what clubs are available locally and is real credit to Ciaran Gorman.....www.localclubsireland.com

Posted Date: 10-Mar-2009 Tues

Aine Bradley from Clonmany and David Mc Laughlin from Rashenny will be competing in the UK sportshall finals in Birmingham next month following their impressive performances....(read more)

Karen Crossan raced to an excellent 12th place finish at the Irish University cross-country championships at the Jordanstown campus on Saturday last....(read more)

Posted Date: 10-Mar-2009 Tues

Carndonagh athlete Shaun McLaughlin stormed to a new personal best of 3 hours, 15 minutes and 33 seconds in the Barcelona marathon in Spain on Sunday last....(read more)

Five Inishowen A.C. athletes will represent Donegal in the Ulster Sportshall finals this Thursday. Kayla Farran, Nuala Bradley and Stephen Friel will compete at under 15 level, while Aine Bradley and David Mc Laughlin have been selected for the under 13 teams....(read more)

Posted Date: 24-Feb-2009 Tues

Athletics Ireland has announced that an Assistant Coaches course will be held in the Finn Valley Centre, Stranorlar, Co Donegal on Wednesday evenings, 4th and 11th March.

The aim of the assistant coach course is to give some basic skills to the beginner coach to help assist a more senior coach in the delivery of coaching sessions to young Athletes. It is an introduction to the coaching of three key events, running (Sprints and Endurance), Jumping (Long Jump) and Throwing (Shot Putt). If you require more information, visit the following link:http://www.athleticsireland.ie/content/?p=5784

or download the course application form directly (PDF reader required).

Posted Date: 10-Mar-2009 Tues

Following their impressive performances at the West Ulster sportshall championships, David Mc Laughlin, Aine Bradley, Kayla Farran and Stephen Friel have now their sights set on the Ulster finals at the end of the month...(read more)

On Sunday week last, DCU student Karen Crossan set a lifetime best of 11 minutes and 05 seconds when finishing in fifth place at the Irish university indoor track & field championships in Nenagh....(read more)

Posted Date: 10-Feb-2009 Tues

The Odyssey Arena in Belfast was the venue for the Ulster and Northern Ireland age group and Irish senior open championships on Saturday and Sunday last. Eight Inishowen athletes competed over the two days with Declan Donaghy recording a personal best of 2.29 to reach the final of the under 14 boys 800m.....(read more)

On Tuesday last, Caroline Kelly finished with an impressive turn of speed to clinch second place in the senior girls 2.7km race at the Ulster District schools’ cross-country championships at the University of Ulster in Coleraine. Declan Donaghy had an excellent race to finish 10th in the junior boys 3.2k race with very good performance from Patrick Mathews 24th, Declan Farran 25th.....(read more)

Posted Date: 05-Feb-2009 Thurs

Inishowen athletes Helena Crossan and Karol Doherty were recognized for their achievements on Friday night last at the Donegal Sports Star Awards......(read more)

Three athletes from Inishowen A.C. competed in the Ulster & Northern Ireland senior cross-country championships in Gransha on Saturday last.......(read more)RESULTS NI/ULSTER XC MALE / FEMALE

PHOTOS NI/ULSTER SENIOR XC