Letterkenny Athletic Club (LAC) is an amateur athletic club based in Letterkenny

Letterkenny

Letterkenny , with a population of 17,568, is the largest town in County Donegal, part of the Province of Ulster in Ireland. The town is located on the River Swilly...

, County Donegal

County Donegal

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, Ireland

Ireland

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. The club is based in the centre of Letterkenny on Pearse Street, beside the town's Community Centre. It has a 400m running track and clubhouse.

History

Letterkenny Athletic Club was formed in 1972. Since it has evolved into one of the leading athletic clubs in Donegal and throughout Ireland. It is one of the biggest clubs in the North-West with a current membership of 150 juvenile and 100 senior athletes.

LAC takes part in cross-country, road running and track and field competitions. Over the years, the club has had remarkable success at all levels of competition.