Letterkenny Athletic Club
Letterkenny Athletic Club (LAC) is an Irish amateur athletic club. Based at Aura Sports Complex Letterkenny, County Donegal, it has a Tartan 400m running track.
Full name | Letterkenny Athletic Club |
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Founded | 1972 |
Ground | Aura Complex Letterkenny County Donegal Ireland |
History
Letterkenny Athletic Club was formed in 1972. Since it has evolved into one of the leading athletic clubs in Donegal and throughout Ireland. It is one of the biggest clubs in the North-West with a current membership of over 150 juvenile and 100 senior athletes.
LAC takes part in cross-country, road running and track and field competitions. Over the years, the club has had remarkable success at all levels of competition. The club prides itself on being an integral part of Letterkenny - Donegal's premier town. It caters for all ages from 7 upwards. Training is at 6.30 on Tuesday and Thursday.
Notable members
- Gary Crossan — marathon runner
- Mark English — middle-distance runner; Olympian[1]
- Danny McDaid — marathon runner; Olympian
- Danny Mooney — middle-distance runner; competed at the 2014 Commonwealth Games[2][3]
- Caolan Ward — Gaelic footballer[1]
References
- http://www.irishnews.com/sport/gaafootball/2019/08/03/news/commitment-starting-to-pay-off-for-ward-1676665/
- "One and a half billion to watch Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony". Highland Radio. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
- Walsh, Harry (8 March 2012). "Danny Mooney – February 2012 Donegal News Sports Personality winner". Donegal News. Retrieved 8 March 2012.