West Sligo Athletics Club

07/09/2026

One of the great things about cross country is that you don’t have to be the fastest.
Every child can challenge themselves, improve at their own pace and celebrate finishing.
🏃‍♀️🏃 CROSS COUNTRY IS BACK! 🏃‍♂️🍂

The new Cross Country season kicks off TONIGHT for West Sligo AC!

📍 Castlefield, Enniscrone
📅 Monday 7th September
⏰ 6:00–6:45pm

New members are very welcome — simply turn up.

We’d also love to welcome new parents to get involved and join our team.

A great way for our young athletes to build fitness, make friends, have fun and enjoy running together.

See you all this evening! Football boots can be worn.

23/08/2026

👏 Congratulations to our West Sligo AC members who took on the mighty Warriors Run in Strandhill yesterday! 🏃‍♂️⛰️

A fantastic achievement completing a tough but iconic challenge. taking on the road, mountain and all that Knocknarea has to offer!

Well done from everyone at West Sligo AC — a brilliant achievement! 💙💛

07/08/2026

🏃‍♂️ We’re proud to share the launch of the 11th edition of the Ó’Dubhda Challenge!

Hosted right here in Enniscrone, this event is one of our biggest annual highlights — and a key fundraiser supporting the development of the new Enniscrone Athletics Track.

The race offers 10K, Half Marathon and 20‑Mile distances, making it a perfect fit for runners preparing for the Irish Life Dublin Marathon.

A huge thank you to Anam Pharmacy, our main sponsor, for their continued support of West Sligo AC and the local running community.

✨ Registration is now open — sign up and be part of it.

🏃‍♂️ The Ó’Dubhda Challenge returns for its 11th edition! 🏖️
We’re back on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, bringing runners to Enniscrone for one of Ireland’s most scenic race days.

Take on 10K, Half Marathon or 20‑Miles along the Wild Atlantic Way — the perfect distances to sharpen your preparation for the Irish Life Dublin Marathon. Whether you’re locking in race pace or getting that final long run done, this event fits seamlessly into your autumn build‑up.

Organised by West Sligo Athletics Club and proudly sponsored by Anam Pharmacy, with digital support from U Marketing Labs. Every entry helps fund the development of the new Enniscrone Athletics Track, supporting athletics in our community.

✨ Registration is OPEN — sign up now!
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22/07/2026

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🐷🏃 The Black Pig Run is Back! 🏃🐷

Join us for one of the highlights of the summer!

📅 Monday, 27th July

🕖 7:00 PM

📍 Start & Finish: Diamond Coast Hotel
Choose your challenge: 🏃 5K 🏃‍♂️ l0k.

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14/06/2026

🏃‍♂️ West Sligo Summer Series 2026 – Registration Now Open! ☀️

Great news! The permit for the West Sligo Summer Series 2026 has been officially approved (Cert No. 26/370), and we're ready for another fantastic series.

📲 Scan the QR code to register. All abilities welcome.

Registration on the evening from 6:30pm, cash only. See you at the start line.

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14/06/2026

A huge congratulations to Sonnie Lynott on his fantastic achievement at the Connacht Championships held at ATU Sligo yesterday! 🥈

Sonnie put in a brilliant performance to claim Silver Medal in the U16 Boys Discus competition. His hard work, dedication and commitment to training are paying off, and this result is well deserved.

Well done, Sonnie – we're all very proud of you and wish you continued success for the rest of the season! 💪👏

13/06/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ The first race of our 5k/3k/2k Series takes place this Monday evening!

These events have been fantastic evenings over the past few years, and we hope to see a great turnout again this year.

As always, all young and budding athletes are very welcome. In line with Athletics Ireland guidelines, we encourage the following race distances:

• Under 13: 2km
• Under 15: 3km
• Over 15: Choose your own distance 😀

All races are out-and-back courses, with events taking place in:
📍 Easky
📍 Castleconnor
📍 Enniscrone

⏰ 7:00pm start each evening.

Come along, challenge yourself, and enjoy a great evening of running!

06/06/2026

Well done to all the athletes who took part in the Connacht Outdoor Athletics Championships in Claremorris. The weather didn't play ball, but that didn't stop you from delivering fantastic performances. You represented the club brilliantly and made us all very proud. Congratulations to everyone who competed! 👏🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏅