By Aoife Mullane Three years in the making this marathon has been a tough one. As it was for many, this marathon had been postponed for 2 years- that, compiled with an injury prone knee the year before meant that it has been a very long build up to this day – Sunday the 30th of October 2022. At 42 years old 42km would be my longest run to date, and possibly the most memorable one too. The sun was…
Our autumn Fit 4 Life sessions start on Monday, the 19th of September @ 7:30pm. The programme is led by our Fit 4 Life coordinator Brian Mathews and will run for 8-10 weeks. No experience in running is required and complete beginners are welcome. To join our senior club simply follow the registration link on our website. Looking forward to seeing you all there.
by Noel Gorman “The 36th edition ” of the Streets of Galway 8k road was held on Saturday, the 6th of August and it was a huge success. GCH again hosted the famous Streets of Galway race in the City of The Tribes. The crowds spectating added hugely to the atmosphere this year as cheers and well wishes echoed all round the course and some music also. Craughwell Ac had a big participation yet again with over 45 members in…
The 3rd race of the Galway 5km Series 2022 took place on Tuesday May 10th in Craughwell. It didn’t disappoint, with large crowds and the weather kept up, despite threatening clouds. Adrian Grogan of Castlegar AC was the first over the line with an impressive time of 17:09 followed closely, three seconds later, by Ed Maher. Jane Ann Meehan was the first female home with an impressive time of 18:04. John Kennedy was the first home for Craughwell AC with…
by Noel Gorman After the last few years of postponed and cancelled races the chance to take part in a foreign half marathon was the boost a lot of us runners needed , Berlin did not disappoint and Craughwell AC travelled along with DSD and Marlay Parkrun clubs to run the fast flat route around the city.Most club members utilised the bus service from Craughwell or Galway to the airport arriving around 5am on Friday morning for a 7.20am flight,…
Race number collection: If you opted for postage your race number was posted on the 10th/11th of March so it should be with you within a few days. If you opted to collect your race number will be available for collection from 08.45am to 9.45am on Sunday, the 20th of March, at our race HQ in St. Michael’s Hall Craughwell. Please arrive early to collect your race number. 10 Mile Race starts at 10.30am. 10km Race starts at 10.45am. There…
