Gowran AC

Gowran Athletics Club, founded in 1982, is a strong and welcoming athletics club located in Gowran village, Kilkenny. The club offers membership opportunities for juveniles and adults from various areas including Kilkenny city, Clara, Castlewarren, and beyond. Juveniles aged 7 and above, as well as adults of all fitness levels and abilities, are welcome to join the club.

Gowran AC provides a friendly and supportive environment for members to pursue their athletic goals. The club trains for a wide range of events including track, field, road running, race walking, and cross country. Seniors and Masters squads cover all ages from 19 and participate in various team events. The juvenile squads are divided into the Gowran AC Academy for ages 6-9, focusing on agility, balance, and coordination, and the Gowran AC Juvenile Squad for ages 10 and above, where athletes train and compete in a variety of events.

The club's focus is on participation and providing a fun and inclusive experience for all members. Training sessions are held regularly for different age groups and abilities, with a strong emphasis on developing fitness, technical skills, and team spirit. Gowran AC encourages athletes to compete at county, provincial, and national levels, but the primary goal is to foster a love for athletics and participation rather than solely focusing on performance.

For those interested in joining Gowran AC or trying athletics, they can contact David Denieffe on 086 8114802 or email for more information. The club also offers a range of resources, training times, and merchandise for members to enhance their athletic experience. Gowran Athletics Club is a community-focused club that prides itself on friendship, team spirit, and promoting the benefits of sport for all ages and abilities.