Letterkenny Athletic Club
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Founded | 1972 |
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Ground | Aura Complex, Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland |
Letterkenny Athletic Club (LAC) is an Irish athletic club, which has produced several Olympians. Based at Aura Sports Complex in Letterkenny, County Donegal, it has a Tartan 400m running track.
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 successes at all levels of competition.[citation needed]
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
- ^ a b O'Kane, Cahair (3 August 2019). "Commitment starting to pay off for Ward". The Irish News. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ "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.
External links
- Official website Archived 2007-03-22 at the Wayback Machine
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