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| Founded | 1972 |
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| Ground | Aura Complex, Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland |
Letterkenny Athletic Club (LAC) is an Irish athletic club, which has produced several Olympians. Based at Aura Sports Complex in Letterkenny, County Donegal, it has a Tartan 400m running track.
Letterkenny Athletic Club was formed in 1972. It has evolved into one of the largest athletics clubs in the North-West with a current[ when? ] membership of over 150 juvenile and 100 senior athletes.[ citation needed ]
LAC takes part in cross-country, road running and track and field competitions. Over the years, the club has had successes at all levels of competition.[ citation needed ]
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