Irish Athletics Shine: Hickey Claims First-Ever U20 Medal as Championship Season Closes
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Jennifer O'Reilly
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December 16, 2025
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Athletics
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123.ie Insurance, Athletics, Athletics European Championships, Athletics Ireland, European Cross Country Championships, Irish Athletics, Mixed Relay Race, Senior Women Race, U20 Race, U23 Race
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Irish Athletics Shine: Hickey Claims First-Ever U20 Medal as Championship Season Closes Irish athletics brought a record medal-winning 2025 season to a memorable close at the European Cross Country Championships in Lagoa over the weekend a brilliant bronze medal for 16-year-old Emma Hickey in the women’s U20 event. In the senior women’s race, national champion Fiona Everard delivered a career-best …
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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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123.ie extends winning partnership with Athletics Ireland to 2030 in a multi-annual six figure deal
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Jennifer O'Reilly
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July 2, 2025
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Athletics, Other
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123.ie, Athletics, Athletics Ireland, Carol Kearney, Kate O'Connor, Molly Daly, National Athletics Awards, National Championships, Rhasidat Adeleke, Sharlene Mawdsley
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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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Kate O’Connor: “No one can ever take away from me.”
It is often only in retrospect that we see the shape of history, the slow accumulation of moments that lead to something bigger. Ireland’s record in multi-events has, for the longest time, been a void. No real history to speak of, no real expectation of success. It was a discipline where Irish athletes could participate but not contend. Until now. …
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Entries Open for NEW Dublin City Half Marathon
Entries are now open for the new Dublin City Half Marathon, which will take place on Sunday, 30th of March 2025, starting at 8:30am in the heart of Dublin City on O’Connell Street. The course will take runners out of the north of the city and will finish back in the city centre. The event is organised by the team behind …
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Lucy Holmes To Represent Ireland In European Cross Country Championships!
Munster Technological University (MTU) student and Dungarvan native, Lucy Holmes (West Waterford AC) has been selected to represent Ireland in the upcoming U23 European Cross Country Championships (ECCC) on Sunday, December 8th in Antalya, Turkey. https://www.instagram.com/p/DC19Opio9dA/ Lucy narrowly missed out on selections in the last 2 years. She qualified for the ECCC after placing 4th in the National U23 Cross Country …
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Rhasidat Adeleke: “I like to keep things flexible when they can be”
In a recent interview with Her Sport at the National Indoor Arena, Irish sprint sensation Rhasidat Adeleke reflected on her remarkable career and ambitions for the future. The athlete has quickly become one of the most promising figures in Irish athletics, capturing international attention with her record-breaking performances and inspiring dedication. With a calm yet confident demeanour, Rhasidat shared stories …
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Maeve Kyle: The First Irish Woman To Compete At The Olympic Games In Track
Maeve Kyle was the first ever Irish woman to compete in Track and Field at an Olympic Games.
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Róisín Ní Riain and Nicole Turner Secure Places in Finals on Day One of Team Ireland action in Paris
Róisín Ní Riain and Nicole Turner got Team Ireland’s Paralympics Swimming off to a flying start by securing their places in their respective Finals. Ní Riain came 4th in her S13 100m Butterfly Heat earlier today with a time of 1.06.40. Her final takes place this evening at 19.10 Irish time. Speaking in the mixed zone, Ní Riain said: “I’m happy with that and to get …
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“I don’t really feel like myself” – Sarah Healy reflects on her 1500m showcase at the Olympics
Sarah Healy reflects on her 1500m showcase at the Olympics with mixed emotions, but confusion is the main one that rises to the top of the pile. The 23 year old finished in fourth place in the repechage of the event this morning with a time of 4:07.60, which wasn’t enough to progress to the semi finals of the competition, …
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