Posted Date: 08-Feb-2010 Mon

It was a very successful day for the athletes from Cardonagh Community School and Inishowen Athletics Club on Tuesday last with Declan Donaghy, Connie-Ann Hession, Conor Hession and Patrick Mathews qualifying for the Ulster Schools cross-country finals in Mallusk on Wednesday 24th February.  Declan Donaghy was the highest placed finisher, clinching an excellent second in the under 15 boys 3.2km race....(read more)

Posted Date: 08-Feb-2010 Mon

Carndonagh based athlete Karol Doherty was honored at the Donegal Sport Star Awards on Friday night last for his impressive range of performances in 2009.  Doherty was a popular winner of the para-athlete category which recognized his convincing win in the Dublin City marathon last October in his pedal cycle in a new course of 1 hour and 30 minutes...(read more)

Posted Date: 04-Feb-2010 Thurs

The inaugural Ballyliffin Coastal Challenge was launched at a reception in the Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel Friday, 8th January attended by local business interests, Inishowen AC members and Carndonagh Hospice Group, the listed charity to benefit. This exciting event will be run in the confines of the village and the Isle of Doagh, moving through the walkway at Pollan Bay and arriving back at the village. Race date is April 3rd (Easter Saturday) with a 2pm start. Entries can be taken online in the coming weeks via www.visitballyliffin.com. Speakers at the launch evening underlined the nature of the challenge and indeed invited walkers/runners/joggers to prepare to take the challenge, making it truly a family occassion...(read more)

Posted Date: 05-Jan-2010 Tues

St. Johnston based athlete James Browne continued his excellent form over the festive period with a lifetime best performance at the rescheduled 5k Turkey Trot in Letterkenny on Sunday last and a convincing 11 second win in Culdaff on Wednesday over the same distance. Browne set a personal best of 16 minutes and 25 seconds when finishing 7th overall in Letterkenny, with Buncrana based athlete Pat Gallagher also creating a lifetime best of 19.16 on what is known locally as the ‘Inter-Firms’ course. .(read more)

RESULTS - Turkey Trot 5K

Posted Date: 05-Jan-2010 Tues

RESULTS - Bocan Community Playground 5K

Posted Date: 10-Dec-2009 Thurs

Karen Crossan took another significant step in her progress as a distance runner of National standard when she took an excellent second place at the National Novice Cross-country Championships on the Coleraine campus at the University of Ulster on Sunday last. The Dublin based student made a decisive run for home with some 1000m remaining to draw herself clear of the chasing pack and comfortably win the silver medal ahead fellow Donegal athlete, Michelle English from Letterkenny, who finished third...(read more)

Posted Date: 04-Nov-2009 Wednes

Karen Crossan was the leading Inishowen runner at the Donegal senior cross-country championships in Stranorlar on Sunday last when she finished a gallant second in the senior women’s race...(read more)

RESULTS - Donegal Senior XC Championships (xls)

With a complete contrast in the weather, 13 athletes from Inishowen Athletics Club ran in the Dublin City marathon on Monday week last. Karol Doherty from Carndonagh powered his way to victory in the hand cycle section in an excellent winning time of 1 hour and 27 minutes. James Browne took full advantage for the ideal running conditions and was the team’s leading runner to finisher in a new personal best and Club record of 2 hours and 46 minutes and 59 seconds...(read more).

Inishowen AC Dublin Marathon 2009
Back: Owenie McKinney(3:19:07), Vinney Hegarty(3:29:48), James Browne(2:46:59), Patrick Doherty(3:00:26), Ronan Turley(3:18:16), Patrick McLaughlin(3:18:18), Donal Doherty(5:21:15).
Front: Michael Donaghey(3:32:51), Finbarr Gallagher(2:59:48), Brigid Moohan(3:37:06), Helena Crossan(2:54:58), Shaun McLaughlin(3:16:32), Karol Doherty(1:27:00).

Posted Date: 04-Nov-2009 Wednes

The University of Ulster campus at Coleraine was the venue for the Ulster & Northern even ages cross-country championships on Saturday last. Inishowen Athletics Club athletes performed admirably, with the top performance of the day coming from the under 10 boys’ team who finished third...(read more)

Posted Date: 04-Nov-2009 Wednes

It will be a busy weekend for Inishowen athletes as 22 juveniles will compete in the Ulster & Northern Ireland juvenile cross-country championships at the University of Ulster in Coleraine on Saturday and 14 athletes from the Club will take part in the annual Dublin City marathon on Bank Holiday Monday....(read more)

Posted Date: 04-Nov-2009 Wednes

James Browne was a convincing winner of the men’s novice race at the Donegal novice cross-country championships at Fintra...(read more)

In the juvenile programme, Una Cox ran well in the girls under 9 500m. It was an Inishowen 1-2 in the under 9 boys 500m, with Pat Loughery winning well. Aaron Mc Daid finished 2nd...(read more)

Photo: Inishowen AC Juvenile athletes that competed in the Donegal uneven ages cross-country championships in Killybegs.

Posted Date: 04-Nov-2009 Wednes

Inishowen Athletics Club got the cross-country season off to a flying start, with three individual gold and one bronze medal at the Donegal masters and even ages championships in Stranorlar on Sunday afternoon last...(read more)

Photo: Inishowen AC juvenile athletes pictured at the Donegal Even-Ages Cross-Country Championships in Stranorlar on Sunday, 4th October.

Posted Date: 04-Nov-2009 Wednes

This coming Sunday will see the start of the cross-country season with the Donegal even ages and masters cross-country championships taking place in the Finn Valley Centre in Stranorlar.....(read more)

On Sunday 11th October, the County uneven ages and novice cross-country championships will be held in Fintra in Killybegs....(read more)

Posted Date: 23-Sept-2009 Wednes

Inishowen Athletics Club were out in force at the Donegal 5k road championships in Stranorlar on Sunday last, with the Club winning medals in all the team categories. Helena Crossan crowned a brilliant year on the road circuit by winning the women’s 5k in 18.13 and taking the overall Grand Prix title with the biggest total of points in the event’s history. In the process, she led the women’s team to gold medals with her daughter Karen taking second place in 19.19......(read more)

RESULTS - DONEGAL 5K CHAMPIONSHIPS

Posted Date: 23-Sept-2009 Wednes

Inishowen Athletics Club’s women’s team maintained their fine vain of form with a second place finish at the Waterside half marathon on Saturday last...(read more)

Photo: Waterside Half Marathon '09 - Courtesy Paddy Doherty

PHOTOS - Waterside Half Marathon - Pics by: Cathriona Walsh

Posted Date: 23-Sept-2009 Wednes

History was created on Sunday morning last, when Inishowen Athletics Club won two team bronze medals at the National half marathon championships in Stranorlar. Helena Crossan led the women’s, team to the podium with a strong finishing time of 1 hour 23 minutes and 51 seconds. She was supported by Theresa Doherty who raced to 1.36.56 and Evelyn Mc Ginely impressing with 1.39.42.....(read more)

Paddy Doherty led home a 10 member team at the Dessie’s Run 10k road race on Thursday 25th August. The Buncrana runner ran 37.05 for the Gransha circuit......(read more)

Posted Date: 03-Sept-2009 Thurs

Ballyfin AC are hosting a Junior cross-country meet on Saturday 19 September in Emo, Co. Laois. They have a Junior Womens race and a Junior Mens race with good cash prizes. DETAILS

Cumann Luthcleas na mBunscoil - 10th Annual Primary Schools 2009 Cross-Country - Finn Valley A.C. Stranorlar on 29 th September 2009 - POSTER (doc)

Apologies details of the Tullan for the Township 5k were not posted before it ran on the 22nd of Aug - POSTER (doc)

Posted Date: 03-Sept-2009 Thurs

Helena Crossan notched up another significant performance on Sunday last when finishing second in the Longford marathon in a season’s best of 2 hours, 56 minutes and 45 seconds....(read more)

James Browne finished eight overall in the Brockagh 4 mile road race on Friday evening last....(read more)
RESULTS - BROCKAGH 4M

A field of close to 100 runners and walkers completed the Moville 10k road race on Saturday week last. Pauric Mc Kinney led the record entry home with a winning time of 32 minutes and 18 seconds. Tyrone Mc Cullaugh finished second in 33.11, with English based runner John Brooks third in 34.03.....(read more)

Posted Date: 22-Aug-2009 Sat

Moville welcomed well over one hundred athletes of all ages on Saturday, 22nd August for the annual 10K & Juvenile 1 Mile races. The Mater Foundation was the outright winner on the day thanks to the wonderful generosity of those running and walking. In perfect conditions, Letterkenny AC's Pauraic McKinney was first across the line in the 10K, with Inishowen AC's Helena Crossan first of the ladies home. (See links below for fully updated results.)

10K Results Overall  |  Category

Juvenile 1 Mile Results Overall | Category

Photo Gallery to follow shortly...

Posted Date: 03-Sept-2009 Thurs

The Brian Mc Cormick sponsored Donegal Grand Prix returns to Inishowen this weekend with the Moville 10k run, walk and juvenile 1 mile road races taking place this Saturday 22nd August....(read more)

St. Johnston athlete James Browne had his first victory in the Donegal Grand prix series when taking gold in the Aran Mor Island 5k on Sunday afternoon last.....(read more) Note: Recieved a nice e-mail from Seamus

RESULTS & PHOTOS - ARAN MOR 5K (www.arainnmhor.com)

Meanwhile, Helena Crossan was second senior woman at the Milford 5km on Friday evening last. The Carndonagh based runner finished in 18.21.Breege Collins was once again on the podium in the masters women 40 section, taking gold in 23.17.....(read more)

RESULTS - MILFORD 5K

Posted Date: 13-Aug-2009 Thurs

Patsy McGonagle has started a blog from the IAAF World Champioships in Berlin check it out at www.finnvalleyac.com.

Details & entry for the Woodie's DIY/AAI Half Marathon Championships in Stranorlar on the 6th of September are now available DETAILS.

Posted Date: 13-Aug-2009 Thurs

Helena Crossan was third female finisher overall in the Danny Mc Daid 15k road race on Sunday morning last......(read more)

RESULTS - DANNY MCDAID 15K

Local boxer Tyrone Mc Cullagh raced to his second victory in the Donegal Grand Prix this summer with a stunning run in the Clonmany 5km on Friday last......(read more)

RESULTS - JOE FARRELLL MEMORIAL CLONMANY 5K OVERALL, CAT,1 MILE OVERALL, CAT.

PHOTOS - JOE FARRELL MEMORIAL CLONMANY 5K

Posted Date: 05-Aug-2009 Wednes

For anyone not yet aware Kieran Carlin has recently set-up a new website that contains lots of useful information in relation to both local and global athletics.....check it out http://kcathletics.webs.com/, Congrats to Kieran on his efforts to bring us this invaluable web resource.

Athletes not heading to Clonmany 5k may consider the Sperrin Harriers 4th Annual 5 Mile Classic Road Race in Cookstown on the 7th of August 2009, starting at 7:30pm sharp.

Full Details Sperrin Harriers Classic 5 Mile

Posted Date: 05-Aug-2009 Wednes

The Clonmany 5k road race this Friday 7th August will be the twentieth race in the Brian Mc Cormick sponsored Donegal Grand Prix series. The race is part of the annual festival and gets under way at 7.45 pm. A juvenile 1 mile road race for children aged from 10 to 16 years of age will take place at 7.30 pm. Registration will be in the Youth Club from 6.15 pm. Entry is € 10 for the 5km and € 5 for the 1 mile. All levels of runners and joggers are welcome to come along.

The inaugural Malin 5k and 1 mile road races took place in ideal weather conditions on Sunday afternoon last....(read more)

Meanwhile, Theresa Doherty was once again the leading female finisher at the Jog in the Bog 5k road race on Wednesday evening last. The former Ulster Schools’ cross-country champion impressed with a winning time of 19.55.....(read more)

RESULTS - JOG IN THE BOG 5K , RAMELTON 5K & KILLYBEGS 5K

Posted Date: 05-Aug-2009 Wednes

Theresa Doherty confirmed her recent impressive form on the local road scene with a personal best of 19 minutes and 35 seconds in the Burtonport 5k on Tuesday last.....(read more)

RESULTS - BURTONPORT 5K

Seventeen athletes from the Inishowen A.C. took part in the final 5k of the Furey Insurance series on the Balliniska course Wednesday evening last. Oliver Mc Geehan was the leading Inishowen finisher with a time of 17.43.....(read more)

RESULTS - BALLINESKA 5K - PHOTOS

Joe Mc Kinney was the leading Inishowen finisher in the Drumhalla 5k road race in Rathmullen on Friday evening last......(read more)

RESULTS - DRUMHALLA 5K

Patrick Mc Laughlin finished his fourth Ironman triathlon in three years when he competed in Austria in Sunday 5th July.......(read more)

Posted Date: 05-Aug-2009 Wednes

On Wednesday evening last, Karen Crossan ran a big personal best of 10.31 in the 3000m race of the graded meeting in Santry. This was a massive 26 seconds off the Carndonagh athlete’s previous best on the track of 10.57....(read more)

On the previous evening it was Karen’s mother Helena who took victory in time of 18.28 at the Manorcunningham 5km. Helena was part of group of seventeen Inishowen AC athletes who made the short journey.....(read more)

RESULTS - MANORCUNNINGHAM 5K

On to Friday evening and cool summer conditions greeted 73 athletes for the Church Hill Fair 5k. 8 peninsula athletes (7 of which competed in Manorcunnigham) completed what is widely accepted as the toughest 5k on the Grand Prix series.....(read more)

RESULTS - CHURCH HILL 5K- PHOTOS

Posted Date: 05-Aug-2009 Wednes

Fergus Cox and Darragh Kelly were the best placed finishers from Inishowen Athletics Club at the All-Ireland juvenile track and field championships in Tullamore on Sunday last....(read more)

James Browne was the leading Inishowen A.C. finisher in the J.G Memorial 4.2 mile road race in Cranford on Friday evening last....(read more)

RESULTS - J.G. MEMORIAL 4.2M

Posted Date: 09-Jul-2009 Thurs

ARAN MOR 5K - CHANGE OF DATE
Aran Mór 5k - Changed from 28th June 2009 to 16th August 2009
Start Time 13.30pm

UP-COMING

JG Memorial Road Race, Cranford - 4.2 Miles - Friday 10th July Road race and walk at 7.30pm with registration at 6:30pm

Course record prizes (€250 - Danny McDaid record , €100 - Pauric McKinney, €100 - Margaret Synott) along with usual prizes and underage trophies.

Posted Date: 09-Jul-2009 Thurs

With the summer road racing season in full swing, Inishowen athletes were in action at a range of venues over the past seven days. Oliver Mc Geehan ran 38.04 when finishing a highly creditable fourth place overall in the Ransboro 10k road race....(read more)

Susan Mc Grath ran 26 minutes in the Rathmullen 5k on Friday evening last and was amongst 11 athletes from Inishowen who participated.....(read more)

RESULTS - RATHMULLEN 5K - PHOTOS

Meanwhile, Finbarr Gallagher was the leading Inishowen finisher in the Strabane 10k on Saturday last......(read more)

RESULTS - STRABANE 10K

Posted Date: 09-Jul-2009 Thurs

Karen Crossan won her second bronze medal in as many weeks when she finished third at the National under 23 track & field championships in Tullamore in Co. Offaly on Sunday last.....(read more)

Meanwhile, several Inishowen A.C. juvenile members were in action at the County Community Games finals in Milford on Sunday also......(read more)

James Browne was the leading Inishowen Athletic Club finisher at the Ballybofey 5km road race on Friday evening last.......(read more)

RESULTS - BALLYBOFEY 5K

Almost 90 athletes took part in the Furey Insurance/Atlanfish 5km road race in Carndonagh on Wednesday evening last........(read more)

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)