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Fantastic Performances by Tuam Juveniles at Connacht Indoors

Everybody from Tuam would have been proud of our juvenile athletes on Saturday as they took part in the Connacht Indoor Athletics Championships in the fine facility at Claremorris AC. The Tuam athletes looked splendid in their new club gear … Continue reading

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Tom Connelly’s return at the Maree 8K

Everybody loves a good comeback story in sport and they don’t come much better than Tom Connelly’s return to action at the Maree 8k Road Race on Sunday. Tom has had more than his fair share of injuries and training … Continue reading

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All-Ireland Masters Cross Country

The 2.20 at Boyle on Sunday was the athletics equivalent of the Aintree Grand National. The best runners in the country were at the start line, the distance was 4.5 miles, the course was tough and the going was very … Continue reading

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Tuam AC Juveniles are Shot Putt Champions

Now that the excitement of the road race is over it was time for the juvenile section of the club to take centre stage and they did it in style at the Galway County Indoor Championships in Nenagh. The highlight … Continue reading

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Tuam AC 8K Road Race

A record breaking day for Tuam AC on Sunday when almost 600 runners, joggers and walkers completed our new single lap course around Cloonthue. Tuam AC had hoped for a record entry of 500 and we were blessed with good … Continue reading

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Important Road Race Information

Registration / number collection is in the Mercy Secondary School Gym, Dublin Road, from 11.30 to 1.30 pm. All numbers must be collected by 1.30pm. Car parking at the Mercy Gym and Tuam Cathedral car park and St. Patrick’s Secondary … Continue reading

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Important Notice for the Tuam 8K

Please allow plenty of time if you are travelling to Tuam on Sunday as major road works are taking place on all approach roads to Tuam including the N17 approach from Galway City and the Dunmore to Tuam rd. Late … Continue reading

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The 2011 Fields of Athenry 10K

2011 ended on a high for Tuam AC as we had a great day at the Fields of Athenry 10K Race on St Stephens Day. Tommy Joe Whyte and Roger Rushe both won their categories amongst stiff competition from the … Continue reading

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GOAL Christmas Mile

All members are asked to make every effort to attend the GOAL Christmas Mile which starts at 12 Noon on Christmas Day at Tuam Rugby Club. A great way to get ready for the dinner and more importantly help those … Continue reading

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Great performance by Enda in the National Cross Country

Enda Mannion rounded off a great season for Tuam AC on Sunday when he was selected to represent Co Galway at the All Ireland Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships in Sligo. Everybody knew in advance that competition was going to be … Continue reading

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