Following the published Anglo Celtic Plate 100km Home International Selection Policy 2026, Athletics Ireland is pleased to confirm the athletes selected to represent Ireland at the 2026 Anglo Celtic Plate.
The 2026 Anglo Celtic Plate will once again incorporate the Athletics Ireland 100K National Championships, alongside an Open 100K race. Due to growing interest, a 50K race will also be added to the programme.
This year’s event will take place within the grounds of the University of Limerick on Saturday, March 21st, 2026, providing a fast, well‑supported course for athletes and spectators alike.
A team of six men (including one substitute) and three women has been named for this year’s event
Women’s Team
- Patricia McLoughlin – Le Chéile AC
- Sinéad Egan – Galway City Harriers
- Julie McNamee – Tír Chonaill AC
Men’s Team
- Ciarán McGonagle – Letterkenny AC
- Rob Kelly – Raheny AC
- Matthew Collins – Portmarnock AC
- Terry Shanley – Clane AC
- Barry McCarroll – Slieve Gullion Runners
- Seán Meehan – Cherry Orchard AC
Team Support
- Team Lead: John O’Regan – Le Chéile AC
- Physical Therapist / Crew Lead: Louis Byrne – Glendalough AC
- Race Director: Anthony Lee – Donadea RC
Athletics Ireland congratulates all selected athletes.
Entry details:https://www.popupraces.ie/race/31st-anglo-celtic-plate/
