Leevale Athletic Club

Niamh Allen: Champion, Mother, Inspiration.

Leevale A.C. star Niamh Allen has redefined what it means to balance ambition and resilience. In an extraordinary year, she became a double national Senior champion — on both track and road — while celebrating her 30th birthday and embracing life as a first-time mum.

Read Niamh’s inspiring full interview with Cliona Foley in the Irish Runner 2026 Yearbook, out November 28th.
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“Strength doesn’t come from what you can do — it comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.”

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It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of John Saunders, a much-loved member of and long time Trustee of Leevale Athletic Club.

John was a superb athlete and a true Leevale man through and through. He was part of a golden generation of the 70’s who brought great pride to the club, enjoying tremendous success and contributing to an era that saw Leevale win three consecutive National League titles.

Beyond his athletic achievements, John’s enthusiasm, loyalty, and friendship left a lasting impression on all who knew him. His love for athletics and his club never waned, and his memory will remain deeply woven into the fabric of Leevale’s history.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife Emer, his sister Mary, and to all his family and friends.

Rest in peace, old friend.

Wishing our members, representing Skibbereen Community School, the best of luck in Munster Irish Schools Boys & Girls Championships today at Mallow golf club.
We’re so proud of Harry O’Leary, Sam Kingston & Katie Kingston.

Anika has done it again with a magnificent bronze in the U23 European Championship. Congratulations from all at Leevale.

She's done it again! 💥

Anika Thompson (Leevale AC) adds to her 10,000m title by winning bronze in the Women's 5000m at the European Athletics U23 Championships in Bergen, Norway 🔥

⏱️ 15:56.80

WHAT A RUN 🥉

Congrats to Anika on becoming a U23 champion

𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐊𝐀 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐂 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝟑𝟐.𝟑𝟏.𝟒𝟕 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝
What a race. Amazing.

What a super run from Niamh at the Cork City Sports….

Congratulations to NIAMH ALLEN Leevale Athletic Club who has delivered a new PB of 8:51.08 in the Women's 3000m finishing fifth at the Cork City Sports this evening.

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