Due to the upcoming Public Sector Industrial Action, the Linham Construction Schools Cross Country Event has been postponed by one day to Friday 13th November 2026.
Please see below event notice:
SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY 2026
In association with Raheny Shamrock A.C.
Dear Schools,
We are delighted to invite your school to the Schools Cross Country 2026, taking place on Friday, 13 November 2026, at St Anne’s Park, Clontarf.
DATE AND TIMES
Friday, 13 November 2026
Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. | First race starts at 12:30 p.m.
VENUE AND PARKING
St Anne’s Park, Clontarf, at the junction of Mount Prospect Avenue and Clontarf Road/James Larkin Road.
Parking is available on Coast Road, in the Stables car park off Mount Prospect Avenue, or on Watermill Road.
RACE DISTANCES
|
Age group |
Girls |
Boys |
|
Minor |
1,000m |
1,500m |
|
Junior |
1,500m |
2,000m |
|
Intermediate |
2,000m |
3,000m |
|
Senior |
2,000m |
3,000m |
TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL SCORING
- A maximum of 10 students per team.
- The first four finishers from each team will score for the team.
- Medals will be awarded to the top three individuals and the top three teams in each race.
AGE GROUPS
Age eligibility is in accordance with Irish Schools Athletics Association rules for the 2026/2027 school year.
- Minor (U14): age 13 or younger before 1 July 2027.
- Junior (U15): age 14 or younger before 1 July 2027.
- Intermediate (U17): age 16 or younger before 1 July 2027.
- Senior (U19): age 18 or younger before 1 July 2027.
ENTRY FEE AND PAYMENT
The entry fee is €30 per team. Payment should be made by bank transfer to Raheny Shamrock A.C. by Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Please insert the bank account details before sending.
FACILITIES
A first-aid medic will be in attendance, and toilet facilities will be available on site. Please bring a refuse bag to take away any rubbish and litter.
We look forward to welcoming your school to St Anne’s Park for what promises to be an enjoyable day of cross-country running.
Linham Limited • Unit 12, Craig Crescent, Clondalkin Industrial Estate, Dublin D22 X92A • admin@linham.ie • www.linham.ie
