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Running Track Development
Mullingar Harriers AC has completed the major task of upgrading its training facilities, which involved the replacement of a large portion of the grass track with a multi-lane 400m all-weather running track. Focus now turns to generating sufficient funds to maintain the track.
A very successful athletics club, in fact one of the most successful sporting clubs in Westmeath, Mullingar Harriers AC has won numerous senior and juvenile individual and team National titles and has had athletes represent Ireland at International youth and senior competitions, including the Olympic Games.
Regional Training Hub
The new all-weather training facility will assist the club in achieving further successes and broaden its participation in Track & Field sports, including the more technical jumps and throws events. Under the role of Regional Training Hub, the track will benefit not just the Mullingar club, but the surrounding areas by facilitating event-specific training for members of neighbouring clubs under the guidance of qualified, experienced coaches.
Fundraising
Many fundraising activities were carried out by the club to raise much needed finance for the new all-weather track.
Mullingar Harriers AC is extremely grateful to its members, friends, sports enthusiasts and local businesses that helped it complete the major upgrade by supporting its fundraising initiatives. Further information on the club, the training facilities and how to help fund their ongoing maintenance can be found on the club’s website mullingarharriers.com.
Growth
Established in 1975, the club has gradually added to its facilities over the years by undertaking numerous projects. From starting out in an empty green field, a small club house was eventually erected along with the completion of the current grass track. Various expansions to the club house and training facilities followed, including the development of four 100m all-weather sprint lanes.
The sprint lanes have been of major benefit to the club and it is agreed the all-weather 400m running track will further aid the club’s training and competition preparations. However, just like preparing for a Championship, a lot of hard work and time was invested in what was the single largest upgrade the club has undertaken to date.
