MEET THE TEAM
Aughrim Athletics Club is proud to have a team of dedicated and experienced coaches who are passionate about helping athletes reach their full potential. Our coaching staff is committed to providing top-notch training and guidance to all our members.
KILLIAN LONG
CHAIRMAN
Killian brings a wealth of experience and passion to the role.
A dedicated competitor, Killian has a history of competitive track & field. Beyond this he is a seasoned endurance athlete, having completed multiple marathons, being a current triathlete and iron man competitor and also an avid trail & mountain runner.
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His commitment to the sport is further evidenced by his ongoing coaching development through Athletic Ireland courses in both athletics and endurance coaching, ensuring he leads with both expertise and enthusiasm.
FIONA SHANNON
COMMUNITY GAMES DIRECTOR/WICKLOW BOARD OFFICER
Back in 2007 a meeting was called that Fiona attended and from there Community Games training began on a Monday night. Originally a coach, Fiona quickly became a board member , then County Manager. In 2009 she took on the role of PRO for Wicklow County and now she is Games Director for Wicklow County as well as County Secretary. In 2018 Fiona joined the national board of directors and is currently the Training and Development Director.
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Fiona is an amazing asset to the Club and passes on her love of the Community Games to all coaches she takes under her wing.
LAURA BRENNAN
CLUB SECRETARY
ATHLETICS WICKLOW T/F SECRETARY
CLUB PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Laura joined the club in 2023 as an assistant coach when they asked for Volunteers during the parents registration evening.
She spent the year learning the ropes and helping out the amazing coaching team. This reignited a passion in running and she began a "Couch 2 5k" group to get back out there and encouraged others to join also.
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Most of you are probably more familiar seeing Laura at Events taking photos and that is how she became Public Relations Officer for the Club starting in August 2024.
DANIEL REYNOLDS
CLUB TREASURER
COACH
Although he considers himself more of a walker/cyclist, Daniel was bitten by the Athletics buzz when he realised his 7 year old could run further and faster than he could.
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After starting coaching in 2023, he completed a "Couch 25k" that summer and only injury has stopped him from developing his athletics potential further.
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He has completed both Assistant Coach and Leader training with Athletics Ireland in the past 18 months and his dream is to help develope the next generation of Olympic Athletes!
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JOANNE MEMERY
ASSITANT COACH
Joanne joined the coaching team in 2024 when her daughter started with the club and following a call for more volunteers.
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An avid runner for years, Joanne has completed many 5k, 10k and half marathons and appreciates first hand the many health & well-being benefits that running has to offer.
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Joanne coaches our younger athletes and is passionate about having them progress in their fitness and ability, fostering a fun and positive environment in our club sessions.
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MONICA BYRNE
COACH
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Monica is one of our longest serving members.
Her love for athletics has only grown stronger during her 13-year membership in Aughrim/Annacurra Athletics Club.
After racing competitively in 10k races for 9 years, she now shares her wealth of knowledge by coaching the 8-11 year old group.
Her passion for sport shines through as she takes pride in seeing the children progress year after year.
SINEAD MURPHY
CHILD WELFARE OFFICER
ASSISTANT COACH
Sinead joined the coaching team in 2023 after spending many Monday nights at the field watching her kids train.
Sinead's passion for sports and dedication to helping others shines through in her role as an assistant coach.
Despite not being a runner herself, her experience as a GAA player and her positive relationship with the kids make her an invaluable asset to the team.
With Sinead's guidance, the kids are sure to have a fun and happy time while learning the skills they need to succeed
AINE LALLY
COACH
Meet Aine, a dedicated member of our club for 15 years. She began as a volunteer only helping out occasionally and then became a coach.
A passionate runner Aine competed in 5km, 10km, and half marathons. Nowadays, she runs the odd 5k just for fun.
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Aine's positive energy creates a wonderful atmosphere, and the kids love her. Her favourite saying about the club is "Small but mighty!" and this definitely applies to Aine herself.
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TARA LYONS
VICE CHAIRPERSON
COACH
Tara began with the club over 14 years ago when her daughters joined. Not one to sit back and watch she began coaching straight away!
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She comes from a sports background career wise having been a Sports Therapist for a number of years, which means she has a greater insight into exercise and fitness and how to do things the right way.
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Athletics has always been Tara's' sport of choice and she has competed in many marathons, 10k and 5k races.
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She is an amazing asset to have for the club and loves passing on her knowledge to the older kids and adults.
MICK BRENNAN
ASSITANT COACH
Mick joined the coaching team in 2024 as his kids and wife were all involved in the club.
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A seasoned GAA man he played with Aughrim GAA for many years before turning his attention to running following his retirement from Junior Football.
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Since then he has ran several 5k & 10k races and his goal is to run a marathon in 2026.
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Mick coaches our older juvenile athletes and helps them progress and improve while also having fun and teaching them valuable skils.
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