In 1971 Sligo A.C was formed to promote athletics in and around the area of Sligo Town. Organised athletics had always been strong in the County with nearby Calry A.C blazing a trail from the mid 60's. Soon the black & white of newly formed Sligo A.C were appearing at local and regional meetings of track & field, road and cross country competitions. Under expert coaching, local talent flourished a
nd the club produced champions at regional and national level. Athletes such as Brendan Mooney (cross country); Joe philips (Javelin); Stephanie O'brien (Shot Putt); Kevin Martin (high Jump); John McDermott (400 hurdles); Padraig Callaghan (Decathlon); Michael Casey (Race Walking); Roddy Gaynor (800m);Adrian Hampson (1500m); and the late Ciara O'Harte (Sprints)and more recently Lucy Brennan (Marathon) and Emmet Dunleavy & David Kelly (Cross Country) have served the club with great Distinction. New training facilities located at Sligo I.T have added much to the club's structure and its enthusastic coach/admin staff, Terry Hayes, Ray Flynn, Michael O'Harte, Dermot McDermott and Ann McHugh will ensure that the club continues to prosper in the years ahead.
