Welcome to Liscarroll Athletic Club
Liscarroll Athletic Club was founded in 1990 in the village of Liscarroll,which is situated in North West of County Cork. It has had & continues to have the support of the people in the locality & its members come from Liscarroll and the surrounding parishes of Kilbrin, Ballyclough, Lisgriffin, Churchtown, Baltydaniel and Mallow.The attraction of Liscarroll Athletic Club to many is its motto "that nothing is impossible to those who are prepared to try" along with the wide range of equipmentat hand which allows everyone,to try;
Running; (Sprints, Middle & Long Distance Distance at Track & Field as well as Cross Country & Road)
Jumping; (Long,High & Triple Jumps)
Throws; (Shot Putt,Discus, Javelin,Hammer for the older members & Ball Throw for the very young)
The Club caters forall individuals who wish to join, i.e.Juveniles from Under 7 up to Under19 ,along with Juniors,Seniors, & Masters, as well as non competitors.
Currently there are approximately 85 members registered with the club.made up of 20 Adults & 65 Children
To Jointhe Club an Application for Membership Form can be obtained by contacting 022-48302 or e.mail liscarrollathletics @ yahoo.co.uk
In 1992 the Club hosted an International Cross Country event at which athletes from the Ukraine,Portugal,Belgium,France,and Kenya as well as top Irish Athletes competed. This was the first time that Kenyan athletes competed in an International event in Ireland, one of those was Lydia Cheromei who won the ladies event.
Training is currently done all-year round starting in January for indoors,continuing on into July & August for Track & Field & on to Cross Country in September to the end of the year.