Athletics Club

Best New or Improved Club
Winner 2022/2023

Best Club Event
3rd Place 2022/2023 (Soccer Match)

Run, Jump, Throw and Connect

Latest News 6

IUAA XC Champs
Our brave distance runners took on the last race of the mucky cross country season. On Saturday the 9th of March both Daniel O'Brien, and Johan Bugeja ran a fantastic 8k and made MU Athletics proud as always. Well done to these two lads travelling up To Belfast and performing their best!
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Hell and Back
Some of our athletes braved Hell and Back... and survived! From conquering obstacles to creating memories, yesterday saw our athletes take on the run at Killruddery estate in Wicklow with laughter and determination :)
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Colours XC
Our lovely distance runs took on the muck and came away with great results! Truly a great way to kickstart the cross country season
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Senior Indoor Champ
Just last weekend our athletes competed at the Senior Indoor National Championships. While all athletes had great performances an honorable mention must go to Robert Higgins who took home a bronze medal in weight for Distance!
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MU Athletes Abroad
Our own MU Athlete Craig Duffy (studying abroad in Brockport) runs 21.84 at the BU Valentines Invitational in Boston. This time would see him smash the Maynooth Record next year! 
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Indoor Intervarsity Champs
Massive well done to all our athletes over the weekend. We came home with two gold medals, and one silver, all hard fought by Kevin McGrath, Robert Higgins, and Cressida Amaniampong. Five MU Records were also broken at the Championships by Sarah Bateson, Kevin, Cressida, and Robert. Many athletes had their indoor debut, with some of our athletes running PB's!  Conor and I could not be more proud of the team this year and we are looking forward to more successful championships like t ...
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Weekly Activities 5
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Easy Run #1
Day:
Mondays
Starts:
15:00
Ends:
16:00
 Max:
1000
IN-PERSON
Activity
Location: Front of Phoenix

Come for a nice chill easy run in front of the pheonix with a few member and get to know one another :). All abilities are welcome.
Athletics Training
Day:
Tuesdays
Starts:
19:30
Ends:
21:00
 Max:
50
IN-PERSON
Activity
Location: Leixlip Amenities Sports Centre

Maynooth Athletics is a space for all athletes to thrive, whether you are striving for track success or just trying to maintain fitness. Athletes can follow their own training plan or under the guidance of our head coach, Lisa Dixon. The venue is shared with Le Chéile Athletics Club and can facilitate all the events of athletics, subject to equipment availability. You can use equipment provided by Le Chéile Athletics Club or bring your own equipment. The venue can be reached from Maynooth by the train to Leixlip (Louisa Bridge) train station or by the C3 bus. Easy runs and team led group workouts will also be available midweek for members on campus, giving everyone an opportunity to participate in the club.

no image On-Campus Strength and Conditioning
Day:
Wednesdays
Starts:
11:10
Ends:
11:55
 Max:
50
IN-PERSON
Activity
Location: Small Sport Hall

On-Campus Strength and Conditioning led by our committee including warm-up stretches, and Yoga - all abilities welcome!

Easy Run #2
Day:
Wednesdays
Starts:
14:00
Ends:
15:00
 Max:
1000
IN-PERSON
Activity
Location: Front of Phoenix

Come for a chill easy run in front of the pheonix where you get to talk and meet new members :). All running abilities are welcome.

Athletics Training
Day:
Thursdays
Starts:
19:30
Ends:
21:00
 Max:
50
IN-PERSON
Activity
Location: Leixlip Amenities Sports Centre

This training session is available for all members of our club and for any skill level. You can train according to your own regime or under the guidance of our head coach, Lisa Dixon. The venue is shared with Le Chéile Athletics Club and can facilitate all the events of athletics, subject to equipment availability. You can use equipment provided by Le Chéile Athletics Club or bring your own equipment. There is toilets and a small building which can be used for changing outfit. The venue can be reached from Maynooth by the train to Leixlip (Louisa Bridge) train station or by the C3 bus.

Easy Run #1

Day Mondays
From 15:00, to 16:00
Cost FREE
Max 1000 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Activity

Location: Front of Phoenix

Come for a nice chill easy run in front of the pheonix with a few member and get to know one another :). All abilities are welcome.

Athletics Training

Day Tuesdays
From 19:30, to 21:00
Cost FREE
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Activity

Location: Leixlip Amenities Sports Centre

Maynooth Athletics is a space for all athletes to thrive, whether you are striving for track success or just trying to maintain fitness. Athletes can follow their own training plan or under the guidance of our head coach, Lisa Dixon. The venue is shared with Le Chéile Athletics Club and can facilitate all the events of athletics, subject to equipment availability. You can use equipment provided by Le Chéile Athletics Club or bring your own equipment. The venue can be reached from Maynooth by the train to Leixlip (Louisa Bridge) train station or by the C3 bus. Easy runs and team led group workouts will also be available midweek for members on campus, giving everyone an opportunity to participate in the club.

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On-Campus Strength and Conditioning

Day Wednesdays
From 11:10, to 11:55
Cost FREE
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Activity

Location: Small Sport Hall

On-Campus Strength and Conditioning led by our committee including warm-up stretches, and Yoga - all abilities welcome!

Easy Run #2

Day Wednesdays
From 14:00, to 15:00
Cost FREE
Max 1000 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Activity

Location: Front of Phoenix

Come for a chill easy run in front of the pheonix where you get to talk and meet new members :). All running abilities are welcome.

Athletics Training

Day Thursdays
From 19:30, to 21:00
Cost FREE
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Activity

Location: Leixlip Amenities Sports Centre

This training session is available for all members of our club and for any skill level. You can train according to your own regime or under the guidance of our head coach, Lisa Dixon. The venue is shared with Le Chéile Athletics Club and can facilitate all the events of athletics, subject to equipment availability. You can use equipment provided by Le Chéile Athletics Club or bring your own equipment. There is toilets and a small building which can be used for changing outfit. The venue can be reached from Maynooth by the train to Leixlip (Louisa Bridge) train station or by the C3 bus.

Upcoming Fixture 1
Maynooth V Universities
IUAA Outdoor Championships Date:
Fri 5th Apr
Start:
11:00
AWAY
Fixture

IUAA Outdoor Championships Fixture

Maynooth V Universities
Location: St. Mary Peters Track
Meeting: Belfast

Maynooth V Universities

IUAA Outdoor Championships
Date Fri 5th Apr
Start 11:00
Type AWAY Fixture

IUAA Outdoor Championships Fixture

Maynooth V Universities

Location: St. Mary Peters Track
Meeting: Belfast
About Athletics Club

Maynooth Athletics offers a space for all athletes, whether it's striving for track success or first-time athletes. You will get the opportunity to meet like-minded people through training, trips, and competitions and continue your athletic development through college. We host training with Le cheile in Leixlip every Tuesday and Thursday from 7.30-9. We also host mid-day runs on campus to cater for both commuters and beginner athletes.

There are 4 intervaristy competitions every year - Road Relays hosted by Maynooth, INdoor T&F, XC and Outdoor T&F giving our athletes a chance to compete against the best collegiate athletes in the country. 

Current Committee 10
President SARAH BATESON(She/Her)
Vice President DANIEL
Secretary MICHAEL SALAMI
Treasurer IJEOMA CHIOMA ENYOAZU
Public Relations Officer EXCELJVON ERIN DEMPSEY
Events Officer LEO ANDERSON
Men’s Captain Conor VANDUYVENVOORDE
OCM KEVIN MC GRATH
Ordinary Committee Member ROBERT DAVID HIGGINS
Women’s Captain ZOFIA TERZYK

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