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Month: September 2007

Young Guns Impress in Primary Schools Cross Country

Young Guns Impress in Primary Schools Cross Country

The future looks bright for the next wave of athletes in Craughwell AC as runners from the club dominated the races at the annual Galway Primary Schools Cross Country championships in Renmore.  With early rainfall giving way to pleasant sunshine, Renmore was the place to be at noon on Tuesday, with 100s of primary school children preparing for their races. The races kicked off around 12.15pm with the 4th class girls 800m. There were some splendid performances from all around, with fine…

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Outstanding Performances in Connacht Multi Events

Outstanding Performances in Connacht Multi Events

Athletes from the club put in some exceptional performances today in the Connacht Schools Multi-Events competition which was held in Tullamore. The club had a marvellous turnout in the competition with over 20 athletes taking part representing 5 schools, including:- – Athenry Vocational School– Gort Community School – Loughrea Vocational School– Presentation College Athenry– St Raphael's Loughrea

Quill takes handicap chase in style

Quill takes handicap chase in style

Results on the day 39 runners turned out on a beautiful warm autumn evening to race the last of this years handicap chase series.  It turned out to be one of the best races of the series with close finishes and lots of pb's recorded.  In fact 2/3 of the entrants beat all their previous times on the course, proving that Galway is getting fitter! In a storming finish – Lisa McCormack powered home in first place taking another large chunk…

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Craughwell AC Welcomes New Members

Craughwell AC Welcomes New Members

A recent study by a leading American University states “By 2010, almost 50 percent of children in North America and 38 percent of children in the European Union will be overweight”. This is a staggering statistic but is backed up by almost weekly accounts in Irish newspapers of predicted health issues because of rising childhood and adult obesity levels. Regular exercise should be like food and water to everyone – we should do it because it’s essential to stay healthy…

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Craughwell AC – Resumption of Juvenile Training

Craughwell AC – Resumption of Juvenile Training

Training has resumed for all juvenile age groups on Thursday nights at Craughwell NS as follows:-   – 6.30pm to 7.30pm: U8s/U9s/U10s – 7.30pm to 8.30pm: U11s/12s and any U13s still in primary school – 8.30pm to 9.30pm: Secondary school athletes   (please come at 8pm until astroturf lights are available) Additionally a 2nd session takes place on Tuesdays at 7.30pm for – primary school athletes who wish to participate in cross-country – for secondary school athletes. Note above applies…

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