Something to aim for in the future for our young Cronans Athletes - An Irish vest

The Juvenile committee of Athletics Ireland are pleased to announce that 8 Girls and 8 Boys have been selected to race in the U17 events of the UK Cross Challenge – Home Countries International & Celtic Nations Cross Country races that are being held at Temple Newsam Leeds on Saturday the 8th of February 2025.  These athletes secured their places last November in Irvinestown by placing in the top 8 in the 2024 All Ireland U16 Race and as a result of that these young athletes gained their first Irish Vest which can only be a proud moment for them and their parents, coaches and clubs.

The team consists of:

Freya Renton                            Westport AC

Holly Renton                            Westport AC

Madison Welby                         City of Lisburn AC

Beth Reamsbottom                   Mid Sutton AC

Emma Stewart                          Dromore AC

Rachel Keaney                          Newbridge AC

Kari Foster                                Willowfield Harriers

Abby Smith                               Shercock AC

 

Ciaran Considine                      South Galway AC

Charlie O Neill                          Donore Hariers AC

Luke Walsh                              South Galway AC

David Wajrak                            Portlaoise AC

 

Adam Noone                             Templeogue AC

Jack Mahon                              St L O’Toole AC

Rory Armstrong                        Lagan Valley AC

Luke Merrigan                          Leevale AC

 

The team will be managed by Mark Connolly, Niamh Fitzgerald, Catriona Duffy and Tom Thompson.  The team departs Dublin airport on Friday 7th of February and returns late on Saturday night.

On behalf of Athletics Ireland and the Juvenile committee, we wish the athletes the best of luck at the event. Your hard work and dedication are truly inspiring. Go Team!