Sligo Athletic Club

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Industry	Sports or Recreation
Occupation	Athletics
Location	Sligo, Connacht, Ireland
Introduction	In 1971 Sligo A.C was formed to promote athletics in and around the area of Sligo Town. Organised athletics had always been strong in the County with nearby Calry A.C blazing a trail from the mid 60's. Soon the black & white of newly formed Sligo A.C were appearing at local and regional meetings of track & field, road and cross country competitions. Under expert coaching, local talent flourished and the club produced champions at regional and national level. Athletes such as Brendan Mooney (cross country); Joe philips (Javelin); Stephanie O'brien (Shot Putt); Kevin Martin (high Jump); John McDermott (400 hurdles); Padraig Callaghan (Decathlon); Michael Casey (Race Walking); Roddy Gaynor (800m);Adrian Hampson (1500m); and the late Ciara O'Harte (Sprints)and more recently Lucy Brennan (Marathon) and Emmet Dunleavy & David Kelly (Cross Country) have served the club with great Distinction. New training facilities located at Sligo I.T have added much to the club's structure and its enthusastic coach/admin staff, Terry Hayes, Ray Flynn, Michael O'Harte, Dermot McDermott and Ann McHugh will ensure that the club continues to prosper in the years ahead.
Interests	Athletics