Iseult O’Donnell set a new 800 metre club indoor record of two minutes three point 27 seconds when winning the Val d’Oise in France. The time is inside the qualification standard for next month’s European Indoor championships. Charlotte Mouchet took second place behind O’Donnell in 2:04.18. O’Donnell’s time set a new club record, bettering Siobhan Eviston’s previous best by .40 seconds which was set in 2013.
Eric Favors set a new national indoor shot put record of 19.68 metres at the South Carolina Invitational on Saturday night. 28-year-old Favors added 19cm to his own Irish record which he set 51 weeks ago. New Irish Indoor record 19.68m (64’5ft) 🇮🇪 @ThrowsIreland @irishathletics @TeamIreland @sportireland pic.twitter.com/YAiKtTvom4 — Fric Da Ruler 👑 (@FricEavors) February 7, 2021 On Sunday, Brian Fay set a new club 3,000m indoor record when he…
Athletics Ireland have confirmed that next month’s National Indoor Championships have been cancelled. The decision has been reached due to level-five COVID-19 restrictions being extended until March the 5th. The championships where due to take place in Abbotstown on February 20th and 21st. Athletics Ireland are now examining alternative options which would allow for a Covid-19 compliant event for European Indoor qualification purposes and for the attainment of World Ranking…
Club subscriptions for 2021 are now due. The club committee appreciate and support our member’s efforts throughout a difficult 2020. Unfortunately restrictions appear to be with us for some time, but once allowing per public health guidelines the club aims to return to full activity as soon as possible. The support of the club’s members is vital at this time, we ask that you might look to renew your membership…