Fergus Athletics Club
our history
Fergus Athletic Club (Fergus AC) was founded in the early 1990’s in the parish of Lissycasey.
Since the club’s formation, over 400 of our juvenile and adult members have participated in a wide variety of athletic disciplines and contests including, but not limited to, Cross Country, Track and Field, Road Running and Racewalking, not only at a local level but also on the national stage.
Today, we continue to be a progressive and vibrant running club, as our community involvement and participation in numerous athletics events and competitions remain strong. We currently have over 160 members, catering from U 6s to Seniors. While serving the needs of all ages and standards within our own community, Fergus AC also facilitates athletes from the neighbouring parishes surrounding Lissycasey, such as Ballynacally and Ballyea.
A succession of triumphant athletes has been developed by Fergus Athletic Club. As a result of years of hard work and tireless efforts of our many dedicated mentors and coaches, and the relentless and unwavering commitment of our athletes, Fergus AC has enjoyed immense success at the County, Provincial and All-Ireland levels, often winning an abundance of silverware in Cross Country and Track. While it’s nearly impossible to mention all our athletes’ achievements, here is a brief outline of some of our athletes victories:
1991
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Many of our Fergus AC athletes have represented our club on the Post-Primary and University competitions. Earlier this year Emma Haugh ran for her school, St Flannan’s college, placing 2nd in Schools All-Ireland. Emma then represented her country in The Schools International Athletic Board (SIAB) Cross Country coming 8th and her Irish Team placing 2nd.
Fergus Athletic Club hope to continue providing coaching in all athletics disciplines in a constructive and fostering environment.
We aspire to prepare our athletes for competition, whilst always taking care of their physical welfare and mental health, embracing team spirit, morale and friendship, in success and adversity. Fergus AC wishes to inspire and motivate all members, regardless of age or ability, to develop skills of athleticism, whether for fun or to compete to their optimum level.