Athenry AC

Athenry AC Athenry AC Founded in 2002 with 3 original members, the club has now grown to over 200 senior members with a separate Juvenile section.

Noted for its relaxed, open door policy the club has always welcomed new runners of all capabilities & gains a large number of new members yearly from the Fit4Life programme whilst still encouraging & assisting more accomplished athletes to achieve their goals. The club is a great supporter of local & national athletics, the maroon & white singlets are regularly seen pounding the roads around Galway City & County and further afield with the Dublin City Marathon being the highlight of many members racing calendar. The club also has had some international runners amongst its ranks with Paul Hession representing Ireland at the Bejing & London Olympics in the 200m sprints & also becoming the first Irish man to qualify for a 200m European Athletics final in 2010 at Barcelona. We currently have two national record holders with Valerie Glavin the holder for longest distance covered in 24hrs indoors (217.8km) & Ruthann Sheahan the holder for longest distance covered in 24hrs outdoors (229.3km). Ruthann set this record whilst representing Ireland in the 2012 World & European 24hr Championships where she finished as 5th European & 7th in the World. The club holds its flagship race, the Fields of Athenry 10km, every St Stephens Day & it has grown to become one of the top 10km road races in the country, drawing in excess of 1400 runners from across the country every year. Club members meet at various locations & times throughout the week although the Saturday morning club run at 9.00am from the Church Car Park is a long tradition which is open to everyone of all fitness levels. We also have weekly Speed sessions which take place every Tuesday with Tempo sessions on Thursday. Both begin at 7pm and start from the Church car park.

Congratulations to Shane on the Copenhagen half 🎊
20/09/2026

Congratulations to Shane on the Copenhagen half 🎊

NEW FOR 2026: COURSE RECORD CASH PRIZE! 🔥Think you’ve got what it takes to make Fields history? 👀For the first time, we’...
16/09/2026

NEW FOR 2026: COURSE RECORD CASH PRIZE! 🔥

Think you’ve got what it takes to make Fields history? 👀

For the first time, we’re putting a cash prize on the line for a new course record at the 2026 Fields of Athenry 10K. 💰

Fast course. Big competition. One chance to write your name into Fields history.

Will you be the one to break it?

Sign up now www.athenry10k.com

Sam 👏👏👏
16/09/2026

Sam 👏👏👏

Game face activated by Athenry AC in Charleville.

🌞 😎 Shane Begley
16/09/2026

🌞 😎 Shane Begley

I never leave the house without being prepared for rain. Perhaps I am a little pessimistic. Shane Begley, of Athenry AC never leaves the house without being prepared for sun. An eternal optimist, in spite of living in one of the wettest countries in Europe. When you’re cool, the sun shines on you 24 hours a day 😎.

Who's joining us Saturday 👀September reset set your goals ✨️
16/09/2026

Who's joining us Saturday 👀
September reset set your goals ✨️

Craving routine? Ready to get back to it?

September is the perfect time for a fresh start — and Athenry AC Fit4Life is back! 🙌

Whether you’re completely new to running, coming back after a break, or just want the motivation of running with a friendly group, everyone is welcome

No pressure, no need to already be “a runner” — just come along and give it a go!

📧 [email protected]

New routine. New goal. See where 11 weeks can take you!

Well done Liz a great day out 👏 Great North Run
13/09/2026

Well done Liz a great day out 👏 Great North Run

Tom Clew Bay Half Marathon & 10k yesterday 👏 amazing running Tom
13/09/2026

Tom Clew Bay Half Marathon & 10k yesterday 👏 amazing running Tom

Great turnout at Charleville Half-Marathon from Athenry AC 👏Well done all
13/09/2026

Great turnout at Charleville Half-Marathon from Athenry AC 👏

Well done all

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