Blackrock Athletic Club
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Friendly athletics club catering for Juvenile, Junior, Senior & Masters members. Adults and Juniors welcome to join all year round. Juveniles waitlist in place.
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Huge credit to everyone involved, and to all those who helped make the gala such an enjoyable evening. It was brilliant to see so many people come together to celebrate both the past and the future of the club. Many more available on our Facebook.
February 3, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Huge credit to everyone involved, and to all those who helped make the gala such an enjoyable evening. It was brilliant to see so many people come together to celebrate both the past and the future of the club. Many more available on our Facebook.
Below are a selection of photos from a great night celebrating a special milestone. For the first time in the history of #BlackrockAC, membership has passed 1,000 athletes, something that reflects years of commitment from volunteers, coaches, athletes and families across all sections.
February 3, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Below are a selection of photos from a great night celebrating a special milestone. For the first time in the history of #BlackrockAC, membership has passed 1,000 athletes, something that reflects years of commitment from volunteers, coaches, athletes and families across all sections.
A great shot of Ger O Toole, Ted Burke and Helen Maher at the AON challenge overnight Friday. What an achievement 👏👏 congrats to Ger Fitzgerald who also completed the challenge (not in photo) #blackrockac
January 19, 2026 at 9:15 AM
A great shot of Ger O Toole, Ted Burke and Helen Maher at the AON challenge overnight Friday. What an achievement 👏👏 congrats to Ger Fitzgerald who also completed the challenge (not in photo) #blackrockac
Congratulations Helen Collins for bringing home a medal for #blackrockac at the XC Masters Championships last weekend. What a way to start the year!!
January 10, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Congratulations Helen Collins for bringing home a medal for #blackrockac at the XC Masters Championships last weekend. What a way to start the year!!
Well done to George (16.52), Patrick, Alan, Colin, Darren and Pat at the New Year’s Day Tom Brennan 5km. What a way to start the year! #blackrockac
January 4, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Well done to George (16.52), Patrick, Alan, Colin, Darren and Pat at the New Year’s Day Tom Brennan 5km. What a way to start the year! #blackrockac
More mild weather at the Cittadella where Daniel Tronca completed his first #HalfMarathon in an impressive time of 1:38. #BlackrockAC 🖤
December 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
More mild weather at the Cittadella where Daniel Tronca completed his first #HalfMarathon in an impressive time of 1:38. #BlackrockAC 🖤
Congrats to #BlackrockAC members Brian and Dervla who completed the Ayia Napa #HalfMarathon recently in 1:56 and 2:02 respectively. 🖤
December 24, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Congrats to #BlackrockAC members Brian and Dervla who completed the Ayia Napa #HalfMarathon recently in 1:56 and 2:02 respectively. 🖤
What a fantastic #BlackrockAC Christmas 🎄 club run to Grafton Street yesterday! All signs suggest it was the biggest turnout for a club run ever. Our very own Gerry kicked off a brilliant sing-song outside Brown Thomas, leading us through a medley of much-loved Christmas songs ✨🎶🎅🎄🧑🎄✨
December 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
What a fantastic #BlackrockAC Christmas 🎄 club run to Grafton Street yesterday! All signs suggest it was the biggest turnout for a club run ever. Our very own Gerry kicked off a brilliant sing-song outside Brown Thomas, leading us through a medley of much-loved Christmas songs ✨🎶🎅🎄🧑🎄✨
Big shout-out to Devon Nair on completing the Chiang Mai Half Marathon 🇹🇭
Run in challenging humid conditions, on a flat course in PAO Park at the base of the Chiang Mai Hills. Great running Devon and congratulations from everyone at Blackrock AC 👏🖤💛 #blackrockac
Run in challenging humid conditions, on a flat course in PAO Park at the base of the Chiang Mai Hills. Great running Devon and congratulations from everyone at Blackrock AC 👏🖤💛 #blackrockac
December 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Big shout-out to Devon Nair on completing the Chiang Mai Half Marathon 🇹🇭
Run in challenging humid conditions, on a flat course in PAO Park at the base of the Chiang Mai Hills. Great running Devon and congratulations from everyone at Blackrock AC 👏🖤💛 #blackrockac
Run in challenging humid conditions, on a flat course in PAO Park at the base of the Chiang Mai Hills. Great running Devon and congratulations from everyone at Blackrock AC 👏🖤💛 #blackrockac
Great morning at cross country for the first session of the ladies meet and train in the Curragh - very hilly challenging couse with a few sheep 🐑 as well!! #blackrockac
December 2, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Great morning at cross country for the first session of the ladies meet and train in the Curragh - very hilly challenging couse with a few sheep 🐑 as well!! #blackrockac
Well done to Byran Sheils on completing the 🇮🇹 Torino Marathon last weekend. Gorgeous winter-sun running!
November 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Well done to Byran Sheils on completing the 🇮🇹 Torino Marathon last weekend. Gorgeous winter-sun running!
Huge congratulations to Andrew Mendelson, who took on the incredibly challenging Ultra Trail Cape Town 55km 🇿🇦. Known for its stunning scenery and tough course—which saw a high DNF rate—Andrew battled through and finished strong. We’re all very proud! 👏💪
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Huge congratulations to Andrew Mendelson, who took on the incredibly challenging Ultra Trail Cape Town 55km 🇿🇦. Known for its stunning scenery and tough course—which saw a high DNF rate—Andrew battled through and finished strong. We’re all very proud! 👏💪
Last Saturday, the Dublin Mountains were the backdrop for the much-anticipated Run the Line, the annual fundraising race in support of the Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team. Congratulations to all the brave #BlackrockAC runners who took part!
November 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Last Saturday, the Dublin Mountains were the backdrop for the much-anticipated Run the Line, the annual fundraising race in support of the Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team. Congratulations to all the brave #BlackrockAC runners who took part!
Congratulations to #BlackrockAC Fiona Slattery, who completed the San Sebastian 10k in Northern Spain in 57:42 💛🖤 🏃♀️
November 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Congratulations to #BlackrockAC Fiona Slattery, who completed the San Sebastian 10k in Northern Spain in 57:42 💛🖤 🏃♀️
Huge congrats to Gráinne Grennan who was part of the Irish F65 team that stormed to 3rd place at the Home Nations Cross Country in Leeds (last week), edging out Wales. Brilliant running as ever Grainne! 🇮🇪🏃♀️💨 #BlackrockAC #blackrockac
November 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Huge congrats to Gráinne Grennan who was part of the Irish F65 team that stormed to 3rd place at the Home Nations Cross Country in Leeds (last week), edging out Wales. Brilliant running as ever Grainne! 🇮🇪🏃♀️💨 #BlackrockAC #blackrockac
Throwback to last weekend when a few #BlackrockAC members hit the road for the Aran Islands to Inis Meain parkrun. A unique and very wholesome experience by all accounts. Wishing everyone a great weekend!
November 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Throwback to last weekend when a few #BlackrockAC members hit the road for the Aran Islands to Inis Meain parkrun. A unique and very wholesome experience by all accounts. Wishing everyone a great weekend!
The nights are getting darker but smiles brighter at weekday evenings #BlackrockAC training. 😜
November 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The nights are getting darker but smiles brighter at weekday evenings #BlackrockAC training. 😜
Not a lot in the way of races this weekend but plenty of fun runs and even some training for the upcoming #RunTheLine and #ValenciaMarathon. Beautiful conditions yesterday too! #BlackrockAC
November 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Not a lot in the way of races this weekend but plenty of fun runs and even some training for the upcoming #RunTheLine and #ValenciaMarathon. Beautiful conditions yesterday too! #BlackrockAC
This time last week, 5 #BlackrockAC members ran the NYC marathon. Brilliant times all round. Well done all!
Tommy Gavin: 2:43:32
Brian Caulfield: 2:50:40
Antonio Porcu: 2:55:10
Owen Kelly: 2:56:22
Cora O’Donnell: 4:14:13
Tommy Gavin: 2:43:32
Brian Caulfield: 2:50:40
Antonio Porcu: 2:55:10
Owen Kelly: 2:56:22
Cora O’Donnell: 4:14:13
November 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
This time last week, 5 #BlackrockAC members ran the NYC marathon. Brilliant times all round. Well done all!
Tommy Gavin: 2:43:32
Brian Caulfield: 2:50:40
Antonio Porcu: 2:55:10
Owen Kelly: 2:56:22
Cora O’Donnell: 4:14:13
Tommy Gavin: 2:43:32
Brian Caulfield: 2:50:40
Antonio Porcu: 2:55:10
Owen Kelly: 2:56:22
Cora O’Donnell: 4:14:13
What a phenomenal race Kieran Little had at the Sallins 10km at the weekend. Bolstered by the support from his family, he clocked a breathtaking time of 33:15 !
#blackrockac
#blackrockac
November 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
What a phenomenal race Kieran Little had at the Sallins 10km at the weekend. Bolstered by the support from his family, he clocked a breathtaking time of 33:15 !
#blackrockac
#blackrockac
Congratulations to Miguel Flores and Eoghan Hughes who completed IMRA’s Powerscourt Ridge on Saturday. What a way to kick start November! #blackrockac
November 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Congratulations to Miguel Flores and Eoghan Hughes who completed IMRA’s Powerscourt Ridge on Saturday. What a way to kick start November! #blackrockac
They always put on a great show and this will be no exception. A proper party to kick off the new year in style.
Tickets are limited and we expect a sell out so get yours now: blackrockac.ie/gala/
Tickets are limited and we expect a sell out so get yours now: blackrockac.ie/gala/
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
They always put on a great show and this will be no exception. A proper party to kick off the new year in style.
Tickets are limited and we expect a sell out so get yours now: blackrockac.ie/gala/
Tickets are limited and we expect a sell out so get yours now: blackrockac.ie/gala/
Congratulations to #BlackrockAC Mark Coughlan, who ran the Lisbon marathon last Saturday in a very speedy 3:13 🏅🥳 . Helped by the great support of #BlackrockAC member Melanie ❤️
October 29, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Congratulations to #BlackrockAC Mark Coughlan, who ran the Lisbon marathon last Saturday in a very speedy 3:13 🏅🥳 . Helped by the great support of #BlackrockAC member Melanie ❤️
What a day for #BlackrockAC at the 2025 #DublinMarathon! 🌧️💨
88 members crossed the line — our biggest turnout ever! From first-timers to sub-3:30 speedsters, every finish was a victory. Huge thanks to our volunteers & supporters — the Blackrock spirit shone! 🖤💛
88 members crossed the line — our biggest turnout ever! From first-timers to sub-3:30 speedsters, every finish was a victory. Huge thanks to our volunteers & supporters — the Blackrock spirit shone! 🖤💛
October 28, 2025 at 8:21 AM
What a day for #BlackrockAC at the 2025 #DublinMarathon! 🌧️💨
88 members crossed the line — our biggest turnout ever! From first-timers to sub-3:30 speedsters, every finish was a victory. Huge thanks to our volunteers & supporters — the Blackrock spirit shone! 🖤💛
88 members crossed the line — our biggest turnout ever! From first-timers to sub-3:30 speedsters, every finish was a victory. Huge thanks to our volunteers & supporters — the Blackrock spirit shone! 🖤💛
Well done to Andrew Mendelson 🐐 ⛰️
On Saturday, 11th October, Andrew tackled the 20k SkyTrail route, climbing over Slieve Donard and Slieve Commedagh, with an incredible 1,300m (4,300ft) of elevation gain. 🏃♂️💪 An amazing achievement! Well done Andrew
#MourneSkyTrail #TrailRunning #BlackrockAC
On Saturday, 11th October, Andrew tackled the 20k SkyTrail route, climbing over Slieve Donard and Slieve Commedagh, with an incredible 1,300m (4,300ft) of elevation gain. 🏃♂️💪 An amazing achievement! Well done Andrew
#MourneSkyTrail #TrailRunning #BlackrockAC
October 23, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Well done to Andrew Mendelson 🐐 ⛰️
On Saturday, 11th October, Andrew tackled the 20k SkyTrail route, climbing over Slieve Donard and Slieve Commedagh, with an incredible 1,300m (4,300ft) of elevation gain. 🏃♂️💪 An amazing achievement! Well done Andrew
#MourneSkyTrail #TrailRunning #BlackrockAC
On Saturday, 11th October, Andrew tackled the 20k SkyTrail route, climbing over Slieve Donard and Slieve Commedagh, with an incredible 1,300m (4,300ft) of elevation gain. 🏃♂️💪 An amazing achievement! Well done Andrew
#MourneSkyTrail #TrailRunning #BlackrockAC