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Gowran AC is based in Gowran in Kilkenny. Our juvenile and senior athletes compete in track, field, road and cross country. We welcome new members.

16/09/2026

Weekend roundup.
Congrats to everyone eho ran in the Medieval races over the weekend, we had members running across all 4 distances with fantastic results. Karl Tobin had a superb run in the half marathon claiming the silver as 2nd male home in a storming time of 1.22.26. Gerry Walsh had a great time of 1.37.42 for his half marathon too. Simon Maher dipped well under the 4 hours with 3.46.11 for this weeks marathon having ran Longford last weekend too. Eamonn Kelsey and Pat Hayden ran the later 10k race as they prepare for their upcoming half marathon next month. Matt Ryan was the sole Gowran runner in the 30k crossing the finishing line 2.50.17.
Sarah Mulrooney was keeping up the fitness in preparation for the cross country season by competing in the Tried & Tested Duathlon finishing in 2nd on the podium in her age group.
The weekend also saw the return of club stalwart Mick Kelly who once again donned the Irish singlet to compete at the European Masters Off-road Running Championships. Mick having represented the club and Ireland many times over the years took to the trails in Romania in the vertical running event. The men’s O50 was one of the most highly competitive age categories with vast numbers competing over the grueling course. Kelly who just missed out on the medals finished in an incredible 5th place in his category and was the 1st Irish runner home in the Vertical race that morning. The Mount Leinster training sessions and Barrow Way trails set Kelly up for a great test of endurance over the rugged terrain in Rasnov, Transylvania. Congratulations Mick from all in Gowran AC on another incredible achievement 👏🏻👏🏻🔴⚪️

06/09/2026

Friday evening delivered another great night as we once again hosted the County 4Mile road race. Martin Desgrandchamps was in flying form storming to victory in a superb time of 22:22 for the 4Mile distance. Karl Tobin was 2nd male home in the County Novice, with Johan Muller taken 3rd for the bronze. The men’s team was 2nd over all. In the ladies Ann Brennan was 1st lady home in the Novice in a strong time of 27:55, with Kathryn Kennedy taking silver in 28:49. A massive thank you to all who volunteered to help host another great event. Thanks also to Connollys County Pub for providing such a warm homely welcome and refreshments for everyone after the race.
Well done to all the Gowran AC runners on the night,
Martin Desgrandchamps, Karl Tobin, Joe Keohane, Johan Muller, Paul Flood, Paul Deegan, Ann Brennan, Matt Ryan, Kathryn Kennedy, Canice Bolger, Pat Hayden,

Congratulations to Simon Maher on running not one but two marathons in the past week. Simon ran Longford last Sunday in 4.11.00 and yesterday ran Di**le marathon in 3.52.40, great running Simon 👏🏻👏🏻

02/09/2026

Gowran 4Mile Friday 4th September 2026, online registration closing on Thursday night 11pm. On the day registration is open from 5.30pm at Gowran Parish Hall, with the race off at 7pm down in the village. Refreshments for all in Connollys after the race, with shuttle bus available to bring runners back to Gowran. A great evening of running, chats and craic guaranteed ☺️

https://eventmaster.ie/event/EGzns4EF74

31/08/2026

Massive congratulations to our senior runners who braved the elements in Tullamore on Saturday for the county half marathon. Joe Keohane was the 2nd man home for Kilkenny in an incredible time of 1:15.35. The men’s team of Joe, Marty Moseley and Matt Ryan finished 3rd in the county. Kathryn was 8th lady home in the county. Great running from everyone 👏🏻👏🏻🔴⚪️

29/08/2026

What a privilege it was for Gowran AC to host two Athletics Ireland workshops over the past few weeks in Gowran Park driving range. Organized by Kilkenny/Carlow RDO Marcus Lawlor and delivered by Shane Aston, both the Javelin and Long Jump workshops were a rounding success. Coaches from over 15 clubs attended on both nights to gain valuable knowledge, coaching techniques and tips. A massive thank you to Marcus, Shane and all those who gave up their evenings to attend and broaden their coaching training. Thanks to Gowran Park and Gowran AC coaches for facilitating both evenings.

26/08/2026

Gowran 4Mile Road Race
Friday 4th September 2026, 7pm
Incorporating County 4Mile Novice

https://eventmaster.ie/event/EGzns4EF74

18/08/2026

Details attached for the Gowran 4Mile,
Friday 4th September 2026, 7pm
Incorporating County 4Mile Novice
Entries now open
https://eventmaster.ie/event/EGzns4EF74

12/08/2026

Weekend roundup
While our younger juveniles are enjoying the summer break, our seniors are out competing in various different events both at home and abroad. Martin Desgrandchamps was competing on home soil, running the Les Balcons De Saint Jean over the bank holiday weekend. Martin had an exceptional run across the French Alps, finishing the 29km course with 1500m to contend with in an incredible 5th place. Shay Kelleher is currently sitting in 6th position in the Munster Uphill League after 3 races so far, with more races to come over the next few weeks.
In Santry, two of our athletes competed in the National Masters over the weekend. Matt Ryan once again took on the 3000m steeplechase in the Men’s O40, winning bronze and setting a new PB on the day too. Matt took bronze in the high jump and long jump also. Marie Deegan competed in three events winning gold in triple jump, silver in 80mH, bronze and a new PB throw of 5.11m in the weight for distance.
Santry also hosted the National Leaguw Final on Sunday. For the first time in years, even decades maybe, Gowran had a team competing in the National League. The competition was undertaken by a small but mighty contingent competing in the Men’s Division 1 category, having secured their place back in June through the prelims. The team must compete in a minimum of 15 out of 21 track and field events, with the top 15 scores counting towards the final result. With some athletes unavailable on the day, the mammoth task fell to those who attending as they competed against larger urban clubs from all around Ireland. From our older juveniles to our masters, everyone gave it 100% on the day, with runners stepping in to throw, and throwers putting on the runners to step up on the track, it was a might effort from all. A massive thank you to Gearóid, Odhran, Noah, James, Darragh, Andrew, Matt and Eamon for their galant efforts and representing the club with pride throughout the whole day👏🏻👏🏻🔴⚪️

28/07/2026

The Pink Rock
St. Joseph’s hosted the annual county 10k road race down in Rosbercon on Sunday morning. It was great to have two teams competing on the day and both collecting silverware. Our women’s team was the 2nd county team home with Orla Clear the first home, followed by Ann Brennan in 2nd, Kathryn Kennedy 3rd and Katie O’Brien in 4th. Joe Keohane was first home for the men’s and just outside the podium position in 4th in a great run, Karl Tobin 2nd, Marty Mosely 3rd and Matt Ryan 4th to make up the team for the bronze. Mick Walsh retained his O70 title on the day winning the age category again this year, fantastic running from everyone 👏🏻👏🏻🔴⚪️
Two of our juveniles, Robyn Goodwin and Adam Shortall, were chosen to represent the club on Sunday evening in Santry, as Athletics Ireland honoured the great Ciara Mageean with a 150m ‘Run with Ciara’ accompanied by lots of enthusiastic young athletes. The tribute was dedicated to Ciara who is recognised as one of Irelands greatest ever athletes and to showcase and thank her for her outstanding achievements in Irish athletic history.

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