St Laurence O'Toole AC

09/09/2026

🏃‍♀️🌿 NEWBRIDGE A.C. OPEN CROSS COUNTRY 2026 🌿🏃‍♂️

There’s no better way to kick off the Cross Country season than with the Newbridge A.C. Open Cross Country! 💚

Join us on Saturday, 19th September at Newbridge College for what is always a brilliant afternoon of racing, competition and club spirit as athletes from across the country get the new XC season underway.

From our youngest U8 runners right through to the Open race, there’s something for everyone - and plenty to race for! 👟

🏅 U8–U12: Medals for all finishers
🏅 U14–U16: Medals for the Top 10
💶 Open Race: Cash prizes for the Top 3 male & female athletes*
🏆 Perpetual Trophy for the Best Visiting U16 Club
*all participants must be registered members of an Athletics Ireland club.

Race Programme:
⏰ 12:30pm – U8 | 300m
⏰ 12:40pm – U10 | 600m
⏰ 12:50pm – U12 | 1,200m
⏰ 1:10pm – U14 | 1,800m
⏰ 1:30pm – U16 | 2,500m
⏰ 1:50pm – Open | 4,000m

Girls will race first, followed by boys in each age group.

🚗 Parking available on site
☕ Refreshments available – cash only on the day
ℹ️ U16 athletes may choose to compete in either the U16 or Open race.

👉 Entries: www.bookwhen.com/newbridgeac

⚠️ Online entries close at 6:00pm on Friday, 18th September.
Entries will also be accepted up to 12 noon on the day, subject to places still being available.

All participants must be registered members of an Athletics Ireland club.

Whether you’re chasing a medal, testing the legs after the summer or simply looking forward to getting back into the mud, hills and unmistakable atmosphere of XC season — we’d love to see you on the start line! 💚

Tag your clubmates and get the spikes on!

Kildare A.A.I

08/09/2026

*** TRAINING REMINDER ***

Juvenile training continues this evening at 6-7pm (age 4 to 8), 7-8pm (age 9 to 15) and all other groups from 7pm.

Weekly Training Fee:
Club members
€5 per individual, €7 per family
Non club members:
€5 per session
Membership: Juvenile €35, Adult €45

Note: Mobile phones are prohibited during training sessions.
Chewing Gum is strictly prohibited within the club facilities.

08/09/2026

REMINDER: CHEWING GUM IS NOT PERMITTED WITHIN OUR CLUB FACILITIES

We have noticed an increase in chewing gum being discarded improperly around the track and surrounding tarmac areas.

Chewing gum is extremely difficult to remove and can cause damage to the surface of the track and other areas of our facilities.

We kindly ask all members to PLEASE respect and follow our strict no-gum policy. If you have chewing gum, please dispose of it responsibly in the designated waste bins.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and helps us keep our facilities clean, safe, and in excellent condition for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and continued support.

07/09/2026

Additional bookings or changes may arise from time to time. We will do our best to keep you informed of any updates.

06/09/2026

05/09/2026

𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬

The cross country season is almost upon us, and Athletics Leinster is delighted to confirm the dates and venues for this year’s championships.

The fixtures are as follows, with further details and entry links to follow:

Saturday 24 October 2026
Day 2 - Even Age, U20 & Novice
Gowran, Co. Kilkenny
Hosted by Kilkenny Athletics County Board

Saturday 7 November 2026
Day 3 -Uneven Age & Senior
Curragh, Co. Kildare
Hosted by Newbridge AC

Saturday 28 November 2026
Mixed Relays & B Championships
Stradbally, Co. Laois
Hosted by Oughaval AC

A big thank you to all the county boards and clubs who are providing venues and supporting this year’s championships.
We look forward to another very successful cross country season.

04/09/2026

Welcoming Back Our Throws Coach – Luise Hutton

We are thrilled to officially welcome our throws coach, Luise Hutton, back to St. Laurence O’Toole Athletic Club.

Luise brings many years of coaching experience, along with a wealth of knowledge, leadership and passion for developing athletes in the field. Her return is a fantastic addition to our club, and we are delighted to have her back.

Luise will be holding Javelin sessions every Tuesday from 7:00–8:00 PM, for Juveniles U13s and upwards.

Whether you’re picking up a javelin for the first time or looking to improve your technique and add a few more metres to your throw, everyone is welcome to come along and give it a go.

Great to have you back, Luise 👏👏

02/09/2026

St. Laurence O’Toole AC

Carlow Primary Schools Cross Country Championships 2026

St. Laurence O’Toole Athletic Club is delighted to announce our Annual Primary Schools Cross Country Championships, taking place on Tuesday, 6th October 2026, at the Carlow Hurling Club Grounds.

The event has grown into one of the largest primary schools cross country competitions in the region, with over 1,000 pupils taking part in previous years. We are looking forward to welcoming schools from across the county for another exciting and enjoyable day of cross country competition.

Entries must be submitted through your school.

A huge thank you to Active Carlow for coming on board as a sponsor. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help us make this year’s event another fantastic occasion for all involved.

We look forward to welcoming you all on the 6th October.

02/09/2026

Pole Vault Training

Pole Vault training takes place every Wednesday from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM and
Saturdays from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Training Fees

Club Members: €5 per individual / €7 per family
Non-Members: €5 per session

02/09/2026