Promotes lifelong participation in athletics for all both recreational and competitive.

Ballina Co.Mayo Ireland
Joined March 2014
Well done Hugh🎉👏
The Ballina Athletics Club runner put up a hugely impressive time westernpeople.ie/2022/06/20/…
1
Ballina AthleticClub CLG retweeted
The Ballina Athletics Club runner put up a hugely impressive time westernpeople.ie/2022/06/20/…
Ballina AthleticClub CLG retweeted
What a battle! 🏃🏻‍♂️💨 Hugh Armstrong (Ballina AC) takes home the @IrishLife Tallaght 5 Mile title in 24:13 🙌🏻 #PowerOfSupport #IrishLifeDublinRaceSeries
1
3
2
84
Fantastic achievement Hugh, congratulations and well done 👏👏👏 @WesternPeople @thecontel @radiomidwest
Hugh Armstrong of Ballina AC has broken the Welsh All-comers record for Marathon with a time of 2:14.04 at the @RunningCheshire Wrexham Elite Marathon 🏃‍♂️ The old mark of 2:14.43 has stood since 1963.
1
Great day for our club members at the Manchester Marathon with PBs for everyone Ray McNamara 2.46, Eoin McLoughlin 2.48 Phil Jeffrey 2.50, Colm McLoughlin 2.51 Noel Hopkins 3.15..Superb performances. Congrats to all and enjoy the post marathon celebration! @McloughlinEoin
Ballina AthleticClub CLG retweeted
The Connacht Athletics Council have agreed to name their annual coaching award after the legendary Mayo coach John McDonnell. John McDonnell, who has been described as America’s winningest coach was born in Crossmolina, County Mayo on July 2, 1938. facebook.com/591159124608806…
2
15
1
120
Ballina AthleticClub CLG retweeted
A wonderful tribute to a very proud son of Mayo 💚❤️ John McDonnell who passed recently Connacht Athletics will pay a fuller tribute to Coach McDonnell later this year youtu.be/5tIu6a3AXqs
3
14
Ballina AthleticClub CLG retweeted
McDonnell family statement on the passing of John McDonnell.
34
242
102
1,388
Ballina AthleticClub CLG retweeted
A long-running dispute over the use of the athletics track in Ballina has taken another twist. ow.ly/eRG350DRNsS
1
2
1
7
Ballina AthleticClub CLG retweeted
Keeping active, especially outdoors, can really help to relieve stress and boost your mood, especially on those tougher days. Go to sportireland.ie to find something that suits you and that you'll enjoy. | #KeepWell |@sportireland
17
21
Ballina AC members were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Geraldine Durkan. Our thoughts are with David and their children Stephen, Aoife, Brian and Eoghan. Our sincere condolences to the Durkan and Judge families at this very sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
1
7
Ballina AthleticClub CLG retweeted
"It's crazy to think that someone from here, on the west coast of Ireland, is going to be president of the United States." Welcome to @JoeBiden's ancestral home, the little rural town of Ballina bbc.in/2NkBBrp
60
137
120
451
Thanks for your help getting this started in December
A great chance to get out for exercise even during these dark evenings.
1
3
Keep well - lights on at the track so you can run/walk/jog every evening 5pm until 8pm. Please adhere to public health guidelines & train individually. Toilets remain closed
3
1
16
Congratulations Anne, Sean and all at Ballina Braves for your inspiration and fantastic contribution to the Ballina community.👏👏👏
🌟And finally, our Outstanding Achievement winner, Anne McHale!🌟 This overall award honours Anne, an integral part of Ballina Braves Basketball Club and a volunteer who truly goes above & beyond in the face of any challenge⛹️‍♀️ 👏CONGRATS ANNE!🏅 #DedicatedToTheDedicated
3
Track lights will be on for the public everyday 5pm- 8pm now until March. Thanks @irishathletics @MayoHealthy @sportireland @HealthyIreland @MayoSport1 for support. Please adhere to public health guidelines & train individually. Toilets remain closed #KeepWell #Runuary #Happy2021
9
26
Get the New Year off to a flying start with the 31 Day Challenge ryn/walk/swum/exercise for 30 mins everyday in January. See our Facebook page for further details. All money raised going to local charities @MayoSport1 @WesternPeople @radiomidwest @thecontel
1
3
1
7
*Run/Walk/Swim or any other (recognised) form of exercise for 30 mins a day for the month of January
1