About Us

St Brendan's AC is an athletics club based in Ardfert, Co.Kerry.We cater for athletics in the north Kerry area including the area
of Ardfert, Ballyheigue, Ballyduff, Kilmoyley, Lixnaw, Abbeydorney, Causeway and their surrounding areas.The club itself was founded in the late 70's with our current President Patrick O Riordan being one of the founder members.
   At Present the club is enjoying a fantastic revival period with over 150 registered members. We strive to keep progressing every year while promoting athletics as best as possible in the North Kerry area.
For Juveniles minimum age to join is 7.

   For further information contact club Secretary: Moira Horgan at 087-7985557 or email  stbrendansac@gmail.com


Current 2017 coaches:

Head Coach: 

Artur Nowak (AAI Level 2 Endurance) Endurance & Throw events

Coaches: 

Orla Fitzgerald (AAI Level 1) Sprints & hurdles
Ursula Barrett (AAI Level 1)
David Butler (Athletics Coach)
Shaz Malik (Athletics Coach)
Moira Horgan (Athletics Coach)
Deirdre Courtney (Athletics Coach)
Linda O'Sullivan (Assistant Coach)
Lauren O'Grady (Assistant Coach)
Riadh Malik (Assistant Coach)

We always looking for new coaches or parents to help out at training sessions or progress to assistant coach and coach level. Training provided by the club and/or Athletics Ireland.

Please get in touch if interested - club Secretary: Moira Horgan at 087-7985557 or email 
stbrendansa.c.kerry@gmail.com 
or for general information club email stbrendansac@gmail.com

Committee for 2016/2017
President: Patrick O’Riordan
Chairperson: Orla Fitzgerald
Vice-Chairperson: Shaz Malik
Secretary: Moira Horgan
Treasurer: Shaz Malik
Registrar: Deirdre Courtney
PRO: Artur Nowak
Child Protection Officer: Orla Fitzgerald
Co. Board Delegates: Shaz Malik & Brendan Courtney
Head Coach: Artur Nowak

Coaches: Shaz Malik, Orla Fitzgerald, Moira Horgan, Seamus Falvey, Ursula Barrett, David Butler, Deirdre Courtney

Fundraising Chairperson: Liam Marley

Committee: TJ McCarthy, Brendan Courtney, Joanne Daffy

Committee for 2016/2017
President: Patrick O’Riordan
Chairperson: Orla Fitzgerald
Vice-Chairperson: Shaz Malik
Secretary: Moira Horgan
Treasurer: Shaz Malik
Assistant Treasurer: 
Registrar: Deirdre Courtney
PRO: Artur Nowak
Child Protection Officer: Orla Fitzgerald
Co. Board Delegates: Shaz Malik & Brendan Courtney
Head Coach: Artur Nowak

Coaches: Shaz Malik, David Moore, Orla Fitzgerald, Moira Horgan, Seamus Falvey, Ursula Barrett

Fundraising Chairperson: Liam Marley

Committee: Mags Hussey, TJ McCarthy, Brendan Courtney

Committee for 2014/2015
President: Patrick O’Riordan
Chairperson: Joanne Daffy
Vice-Chairperson: Shaz Malik
Secretary: Orla Fitzgerald
Treasurer: Shaz Malik
Assistant Treasurer: Blánaid Walsh
Registrar: Deirdre Courtney
PRO: Josephine O’Riordan
Child Protection Officer: Antoinette O’Mahony
Co. Board Delegates: Shaz Malik & Brendan Courtney
Head Coach: Artur Nowak

Coaches: Shaz Malik, David Moore, Orla Fitzgerald, Moira Horgan, Seamus Falvey

Fundraising Chairperson: Liam Marley

Committee: Breda Shanahan, Mags Hussey & TJ McCarthy

Committee for 2013/2014
President: Patrick O’Riordan
Chairperson: Joanne Daffy
Vice-Chairperson: Chris O’Shea
Secretary: Orla Fitzgerald
Treasurer: Shaz Malik
Assistant Treasurer: Blánaid Walsh
Registrar: Deirdre Courtney
PRO: Chris O’Shea & Josephine O’Riordan
Child Protection Officer: Antoinette O’Mahony
Co. Board Delegates: Shaz Malik & Brendan Courtney
Head Coach: David McElligott

Coaches: Mary Marley, Artur Nowak, Chris O’Shea, Shaz Malik, David Moore & Orla Fitzgerald

Fundraising Chairperson: Liam Marley

Committee: Breda Shanahan, Mags Hussey & TJ McCarthy

Achievements-
Kerry Juvenile T+F Champions 1988/1989/1990/1991/1992/1993/1994/1995/1996/1997/2007/2008/2009/2010/2011
Kerry Junior T+F Champions 2009
Kerry Senior Men's T+F[Quill Cup] Champions 2010
Kerry Senior Women's Champions 2015
Kerry U9-U14 Sportshall Champions 2009/2010/2012
Kerry Juvenile Cross Country Champions 2009
Munster Juvenile Indoor T+F Champions 2010
Munster Juvenile Outdoor T+F Champions 2010

 Irish Internationals-
Ailbhe Courtney-Irish Schools Team 300m hurdles 2009/Celtic Games U18 Team 300m hurdles 2009
Luke O'Keeffe-Irish Schools Team 400m 2009
PJ Galvin-Irish Schools Team High Jump 2010
Una Marley-Irish Schools Team Pole Vault 2010,Celtic Games 2011
Clarence Kennedy-Celtic Games U18 Team Triple Jump 2010
Eoghan Courtney-Celtic Games U16 Team 80m Hurdles 2010 & Captain/Irish Schools combined events junior team 2010/Celtic Cup U16 schools team 60m & Captain, Celtic Games 2012
Katie O'Riordan - Celtic Games 2012
International Children's Games: Iarla Courtney, Cian McGarry



2012/2013
President-Patrick O'Riordan
Chairperson-Joanne Daffy
Vice -Chairperson- Chris O'Shea
Secretary-Orla Fitzgerald
Registrar-Deirdre Courtney
Treasurer-Fearghal Grimes
Assistent Treasurer: Cathy Hogan
Child Officers-Antoinette O'Mahony
PRO-Josephine O Riordan/Shaz Malik
Fundraising Chairperson-Liam Marley
Co.Board Delegates-Mary Marley,Shaz Malik,Brendan Courtney
Head Coach-Dave McElligott
Coaches-Shaz Malik,Artur Nowak,Mary Marley,Chris O'Shea, Deirdre Courtney,Orla Fitzgerald
Commitee-Breda Shanahan,Blathnaid Walsh,TJ McCathy

Committee for 2011/2012
President-Patrick O Riordan
Chairperson-Mary Marley
Vice Chair-John Clifford
Secretary-Orla Fitzgerald
Registrar-Chris O Shea
Treasurer-Fearghal Grimes
Head Coach-Dave McElligott
Child Officers-Joanne Daffy
PRO-Josephine O Riordan/Shaz Malik
Race Director-Liam Marley
Coaches-Dave McElligott, Shaz Malik, Artur Nowak, Mary Marley, Chris O Shea, Deirdre Courtney
Commitee-Deirdre Courtney,Brendan Courtney