Welcome to the Shannon Athletic Club website
- Training at the Old All Weather Pitch in Shannon every Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 to 5:45
- New members aged 7 and up welcome.
- Congratulations SHANNON A.C......over 3,200 hits on our Website.
Shannon Athletic Club is based in the town of Shannon in County Clare, Ireland. It draws its members from all neighbouring parishes surrounding Shannon including Newmarket-on-Fergus, Sixmilebridge and Cratloe. We cater for young athletes from age 7 upwards. Shannon AC train at the old All Weather Pitch in Shannon which is adjacent to the St Senans Rugby Club. New members are always welcome!
Club Project
The Club has secured grounds for the future, circa 8 acres, and we are currently formulating plans to develop this into an all weather pitch complex and a full 400m synthetic running track. With help from Clare County Council, we have recently erected fencing around the site. The Club would like to thank Shannon Town Council for their support, and in particular Cllr Gerry Flynn, who's passion for Athletics has helped strengthen our club! Over the next few years we are hoping to develop these facilities on the property to help improve the facilities available to the people of Shannon and the surrounding areas.
Shannon AC would like to acknowledge the very kind support from St Patricks Comprehensive School, the Principal and Caretaking Staff, who provide us with use of their Sports Hall during our winter training season.
This is very much appreciated!
Club Performance 2009
In the County Track and Field Championship the club won 24 medals in total
- 15 Gold
- 5 Silver
- 4 Bronze
The club also competed at the Munster Track and Field Championship in Waterford winning 3 medals
- 1 Gold
- 1 Silver
- 1 Bronze
- We had two excellent forth place finishes also.
We had four athletes competing in the All Ireland Championships in Tullamore.
Harriet Flynn, Ruan Rooker, Molly Lynch and Seamus Mc Mahon. All four competed well, with Molly winning a bronze medal in the Under 14 1500 meters.
In the County Cross Country Championships the club won a total of 35 medals
- 10 Gold
- 4 Silver
- 21 Bronze
At the Munster B Cross Country Championship's, which were held in Tipperary, 20 athletes along with parents and supporters enjoyed a great "Road Trip".
A great day was had by all!
Also at the Munster Indoor Championship held in Nenagh, we had 8 athletes compete winning a total of three gold medals. Congratulations to all our athletes for an outstanding 2009!
New Members are always welcome