Calry Parish Church 3-Mile Run & Walk on September 8
The ninth annual Calry Parish Church 3-Mile Fun Run & Walk takes place on Saturday, September 8, at 3pm on The Mall, Sligo. Children’s race at 2pm. Registration for both races from 12.30pm in The Catacombs on The Mall. Entry Fee is €10 seniors/veterans , €5 juniors and €2 for the children’s races. AAI Approved. All proceeds…
Gold for Sligo’s Lauren Cadden at national championships
Sligo’s Lauren Cadden enjoyed yet another golden weekend. The youngster claimed gold in the girls 200 metres event at the National Juvenile Championships in Tullamore yesterday, breaking Phil Healy’s Irish record in the process.
Streets of Sligo 5K to take place on August 4
Sligo Athletic Club will launch their new Streets of Sligo 5K on Saturday, August 4, and this year’s event will incorporate a two-lap circuit of the town, starting in Wine Street and finishing in Rockwood Parade, followed by a barbecue, courtesy of The Bourbon Bar at 8.30pm. This year, organisers are…
Sligo runners sought to support charity run in August
On the 20th of August, in county Sligo, three Belfast based runners are taking on the challenge of a lifetime this summer, and its all to raise funds for the Children’s Cancer Unit Charity to help children like Erin and Zak, both pictured. They are calling on various running clubs…
Connacht Cross Country Championships postponed
This afternoon’s scheduled Connacht Cross Country Championships, which were due to be held in Calry, have been postponed. The decision was taken after schools from Galway were unable to travel for the event. It is likely to be rescheduled for next week, weather-permitting.
Success for Sligo athletes in Galway
Sligo’s Sara Doohan won the women’s masters title at the National Cross Country Championship in Galway yesterday North Sligo AC also enjoyed a successful day in the men’s intermediate race. The men’s team finished third overall, led home by Feidhlim McGowan, who claimed a bronze medal. There were also bronze…