Letterkenny Athletic Club Explained

Clubname:	Letterkenny Athletic Club
Founded:	1972
Ground:	Aura Complex, Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland

Letterkenny Athletic Club (LAC) is an Irish athletic club, which has produced several Olympians. Based at Aura Sports Complex in Letterkenny, County Donegal, it has a Tartan 400m running track.

History

Letterkenny Athletic Club was formed in 1972. Since it has evolved into one of the leading athletic clubs in Donegal and throughout Ireland. It is one of the biggest clubs in the North-West with a current membership of over 150 juvenile and 100 senior athletes.

LAC takes part in cross-country, road running and track and field competitions. Over the years, the club has had successes at all levels of competition.

Notable members

• Gary Crossan — marathon runner
• Mark English — middle-distance runner; Olympian
• Danny McDaid — marathon runner; Olympian
• Danny Mooney — middle-distance runner; competed at the 2014 Commonwealth Games^{[1] [2]}
• Caolan Ward — Gaelic footballer^[3]

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. News: One and a half billion to watch Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony. Highland Radio. 23 July 2014. 23 July 2014.
2. News: Harry. Walsh. Danny Mooney – February 2012 Donegal News Sports Personality winner. Donegal News. 8 March 2012. 8 March 2012.
3. Web site: Commitment starting to pay off for Ward . The Irish News . Cahair . O'Kane . 3 August 2019 . 27 April 2021 .