Donore Harriers Book

Donore Harriers: 130 Years at the Heart of Irish Athletics

Donore Harriers has been a cornerstone of Irish athletics since its foundation in 1893. From humble beginnings on South Circular Road to its current home in Chapelizod, the club has produced a steady stream of national champions, international representatives and thirteen Olympians. A newly released book, The Story of Donore Harriers, written by lifelong members Maurice Ahern and Pat Cassidy, …

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Ireland Announce Team for European Cross Country Championships

Athletics Ireland has named a team for the upcoming SPAR European Cross Country Championships which take place in Lagoa, Portugal on Sunday December 14th. The senior women’s campaign will be led by recent national cross country champion Fiona Everard (Bandon AC). Joining her on the senior women’s team will be Niamh Allen (Leevale AC), Danielle Donegan (Tullamore Harriers), Mary Mulhare …

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Perpetual Cup to Honour Dublin Marathon Legend Mary Nolan Hickey

A new Perpetual Cup honouring one of Ireland’s most inspiring athletes, Mary Nolan Hickey, will be presented for the first time this year to the winner of the Women’s Elite race at the Irish Life Dublin Marathon on Sunday, 26th October 2025. Mary Nolan Hickey is a true pioneer of Irish women’s marathon running. She has competed in every Dublin …

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Athletics Ireland Announce Final Selections For 2025 World Athletics Championships In Tokyo

Athletics Ireland have this morning announced the final team selection for the upcoming 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. A number of World and European medallists, as well as Olympians, will headline the team for the championships which take place at the Japan National Stadium from September 13th to September 21st. Amongst them are Sarah Healy (Women’s 1500m), Kate …

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Precious Akpe-Moses Steals The Show At U20 European Athletics Championships in Tampere

Ireland’s young athletes made a strong impression at the European Athletics U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland, delivering personal bests and fierce competition over four days of championship action. Precious Akpe-Moses (Blackrock AC) was one of the standout performers, excelling in both the 100m and 200m. She set a personal best of 11.62 seconds in the 100m semi-finals, qualifying comfortably for …

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National Stars Dominate Track and Field Championships

Ireland’s leading athletes lit up Morton Stadium over the weekend, with thrilling performances across sprints, distance and field events at the 123.ie National Senior Track and Field Championships. Sharlene Mawdsley Grabs 200m Title World relay medallist and Olympic finalist Sharlene Mawdsley (Newport AC) claimed the 200m national title in 23.55, holding off Sarah Lavin (23.80) and Lauren Roy (23.88). Sarah …

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Irish Stars Set to Shine at 123.ie National Senior Track and Field Championships

Ireland’s premier track and field athletes will descend on Morton Stadium this weekend, August 2nd and 3rd, for the 153rd edition of the 123.ie National Senior Track and Field Championships, the longest-running national outdoor athletics championships in the world. This year’s championships promise to be one of the most exciting yet, with a strong lineup of Olympians, international medal winners, …

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Ireland’s Women Make History at U23 European Championships

Ireland’s U23 athletes delivered an unforgettable showing at the European U23 Championships in Bergen, securing three medals, breaking national records, and making history with one of the country’s most successful outings ever at the championships. Thompson Strikes Gold in the 10,000m The highlight of the week came on Friday night when Anika Thompson stormed to gold in the 10,000m, becoming …

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123.ie extends winning partnership with Athletics Ireland to 2030 in a multi-annual six figure deal

Athletics Ireland is proud to announce the extension of its landmark partnership with leading Irish insurance company 123.ie through to the end of 2030 in a multi-year, six-figure deal. The extension solidifies 123.ie’s role as the Official Partner of Athletics Ireland and affirms its commitment to growing the sport from grassroots through to elite level across the country. 123.ie known for its “Give better …

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Nicola Tuthill and Ava O’Connor Steal The Show With U23 National Records

Nicola Tuthill (UCD AC) and Ava O’Connor (Tullamore Harriers AC) set new Irish U23 records this evening at the Motonet Grand Prix in Lahti, Finland, a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meeting. Competing in the Hammer Throw, Tuthill threw a best of 71.71 metres to add nearly 1.5m to her previous record which had been set in May 2024 in …

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