It was Mary's first serious competitive race in over 15 months following injury. She smashed the women's course record finishing a remarkable 12th overall in 25:55.
Defending title holder and Olympic marathoner Linda Byrne was second in 26.35.
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Monday, January 28, 2013
Cullen storms to victory!
It was Mary's first serious competitive race in over 15 months following injury. She smashed the women's course record finishing a remarkable 12th overall in 25:55.
Defending title holder and Olympic marathoner Linda Byrne was second in 26.35.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
News update
An exciting day for Irish athletics at the new Athlone IT Indoor Stadium on Sunday also proved to be a memorable one for Sligo AC with several excellent performances.
Some of the club's up and coming stars made their mark in fields of the highest quality that included top performers not only nationally but internationally.
Sprinter Zak Irwin continues to blaze a trail. In a day of plenty of records and PB's, Zak established a new youth record for the 60m in a time of 6.98. There were also good performances in Sligo AC colours from juvenile Stacey Kerr who was second in the 200m in a time of 26.84. David Harper recorded an excellent 3.51 in the 1500m. Colm Burke achieved 6'12 in he long jump which also marks him down as one for the future in this event. Spaniard Alberto Sanchez wore the club vest with distinction in the 3,000m, crossing the line in a very impressive 7'59".
Attention now turns to cross country once more with the national intermediate, masters and juvenile development cross country events taking place in Derry on Sunday next, February 3rd. The club will be fielding men's and women's teams in the masters' event while there will also be competitors in the intermediate grade with some newcomers making their debuts for the club. There will also be juvenile teams competing. Cross country is an excellent base for the many road and track events that lie ahead and several athletes will have this in mind when they take to the start line in Derry.
Meanwhile, the first race in the County Sligo Road Race League is the Tubbercurry 10k on its traditional March 17th date, the 40th running of the event. The Sligo Champion has come on board to promote this race and this will be a significant boost for South Sligo Athletic Club which hosts the race. In another shot in the arm for athletics in the county, The Sligo Champion has also announced it will once again be the major sponsor of the Streets of Sligo 5k to be held on Sunday, June 16th in conjunction with Sligo AC. More details on this race in due course.
The club is also delighted that Amcor is continuing its sponsorship of the club. The Finisklin based company has generously sponsored gear for the club and it is now on board as main sponsor of the club's 8k road race which will be held later in the year.
Training continues for juveniles each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at Sligo IT. Adult training for all levels also at Sligo IT on Tuesdays and on Thursdays with the group meeting at the car park beside Doorly Park playground. For training times contact sligoac@gmail.com.
Sprinter Zak Irwin continues to blaze a trail. In a day of plenty of records and PB's, Zak established a new youth record for the 60m in a time of 6.98. There were also good performances in Sligo AC colours from juvenile Stacey Kerr who was second in the 200m in a time of 26.84. David Harper recorded an excellent 3.51 in the 1500m. Colm Burke achieved 6'12 in he long jump which also marks him down as one for the future in this event. Spaniard Alberto Sanchez wore the club vest with distinction in the 3,000m, crossing the line in a very impressive 7'59".
Attention now turns to cross country once more with the national intermediate, masters and juvenile development cross country events taking place in Derry on Sunday next, February 3rd. The club will be fielding men's and women's teams in the masters' event while there will also be competitors in the intermediate grade with some newcomers making their debuts for the club. There will also be juvenile teams competing. Cross country is an excellent base for the many road and track events that lie ahead and several athletes will have this in mind when they take to the start line in Derry.
Meanwhile, the first race in the County Sligo Road Race League is the Tubbercurry 10k on its traditional March 17th date, the 40th running of the event. The Sligo Champion has come on board to promote this race and this will be a significant boost for South Sligo Athletic Club which hosts the race. In another shot in the arm for athletics in the county, The Sligo Champion has also announced it will once again be the major sponsor of the Streets of Sligo 5k to be held on Sunday, June 16th in conjunction with Sligo AC. More details on this race in due course.
The club is also delighted that Amcor is continuing its sponsorship of the club. The Finisklin based company has generously sponsored gear for the club and it is now on board as main sponsor of the club's 8k road race which will be held later in the year.
Training continues for juveniles each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at Sligo IT. Adult training for all levels also at Sligo IT on Tuesdays and on Thursdays with the group meeting at the car park beside Doorly Park playground. For training times contact sligoac@gmail.com.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Our new committee for 2013
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| 2013 Sligo AC Committee - L-to-r: Vanessa Foley (Treasurer), Mel Casserly (Secretary), Seamus Somers (Chairperson), Paul Deering (PRO), Terry Hayes (Coaches Rep), Cindy McCarthy (Child Safety Officer) and Carina Clarke (Vice-Chairperson). Missing from photo: Anne McHugh (Club Registrar), Deirdre Deering (Women's Team Captain) and Michael O'Connell (Men's Team Captain). |
More photos from the night can be found here. Photos courtesy of Sean Carlton/Sligo Weekender.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
A lot done..lot more to do..
REMINDER.......Sligo AC’s AGM is scheduled for Tomorrow Monday January 21st 2013 at 8pm in the Southern Hotel Sligo. This is your chance to have your say in the running of your club (Pardon the pun), it is also when new committee members will be selected for the coming term. This is also the chance for new members to join the Fastest growing Athletic club in Ireland, and also the last chance for current members to renew their membership, so please come out in numbers and support your club. Our current Chairman Mr. Michael O'Connell who has done so much for this club and all involved in the last 2 years is also stepping down from his post so this is also a good time for all involved in Sligo Athletic Club to show their appreciation for Michael, so again please turn out in numbers old and new...See ye there..
Friday, January 4, 2013
Blow the cobwebs away with a run/walk in Slish Woods next Saturday 05th Jan at 11am
This is a fun event, non competitive ( who am i fooling) open to all ages from 10 years up
A fee of 5 euro per ADULT . Some spot prizes and funds to Sligo Athletics Board and St Vincent De Paul.
The distance is 3 miles or more if you wish to do a second loop.
Please assemble at 10.30am and car pool if possible as parking is restricted.
If you don't know the location it is on the road to Ballintogher from Carraroe Roundabout.
Pass Dooney Woods and on your left about 800ms past Donney Woods entrance.
The circuit is flat for approx 1 mile along the Lake and then a good climb for approx 500ms and then undulating along the top with a good downwards finish.
Cross Country due to resume in Racecourse next Sat is now off but this run can be used as a substitute
There is a 5k for Sligo Social Services on Sat 12th along the Riverside (details later)
This is a fun event, non competitive ( who am i fooling) open to all ages from 10 years up
A fee of 5 euro per ADULT . Some spot prizes and funds to Sligo Athletics Board and St Vincent De Paul.
The distance is 3 miles or more if you wish to do a second loop.
Please assemble at 10.30am and car pool if possible as parking is restricted.
If you don't know the location it is on the road to Ballintogher from Carraroe Roundabout.
Pass Dooney Woods and on your left about 800ms past Donney Woods entrance.
The circuit is flat for approx 1 mile along the Lake and then a good climb for approx 500ms and then undulating along the top with a good downwards finish.
Cross Country due to resume in Racecourse next Sat is now off but this run can be used as a substitute
There is a 5k for Sligo Social Services on Sat 12th along the Riverside (details later)
Thursday, January 3, 2013
A lot done...A lot more to do.....
Sligo AC’s AGM is scheduled for Monday January 21st 2013 at 8pm
in the Southern Hotel Sligo. This is your chance to have your say in the running of your club (Pardon the pun), it is also when new committee members will be selected for the coming term. This is also the chance for new members to join the Fastest growing Athletic club in Ireland, and also the last chance for current members to renew their membership, so please come out in numbers and support your club.
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