Athletics Ireland to Celebrate Ciara Mageean at the 123.ie National Senior Track & Field Championships
Athletics Ireland has today announced a special celebration in honour of Ciara Mageean, with the European champion set to return as Guest of Honour at the 123.ie National Senior Track & Field Championships on Sunday, 26 July.
The Championships at Morton Stadium will provide a fitting opportunity for the Irish athletics community to come together and celebrate one of Ireland’s greatest-ever athletes and her outstanding contribution to the sport.
From becoming European 1500m Champion and a three-time Olympian to rewriting the Irish record books over the 800m, 1000m, 1500m and the mile, Ciara’s achievements have inspired a generation of athletes and helped elevate Irish middle-distance running on the world stage.
As part of the celebrations, every affiliated Athletics Ireland club has been invited to nominate two juvenile athletes to represent their club in a special on-track tribute to Ciara, taking place between the men’s and women’s 1500m finals. Details have been emailed to each club secretary. Nomination date extended to July 22nd.
Wearing their club colours, young athletes from clubs across Ireland will join Ciara on the national stage in a symbolic celebration of her extraordinary contribution to Irish athletics. The tribute recognises an athlete whose resilience, determination and achievements have inspired thousands of young people to take up the sport.
Every participating athlete will receive a commemorative signed autograph card from Ciara, creating a lasting memory of what promises to be a very special occasion.
Ciara Mageean said:
“Athletics has given me so much throughout my life, and I’m incredibly grateful for the friendships, opportunities and memories it has brought me. I’m really looking forward to returning to the National Championships and celebrating with so many young athletes. To everyone in the athletics community who has supported me over the years, thank you. Your kindness has meant more than you’ll ever know, and I’m honoured to be part of this very special occasion.”
Athletics Ireland CEO Hamish Adams said:
“Ciara Mageean has given Irish athletics some of its proudest moments and inspired countless young people to believe they too can compete with the very best in the world. This year’s National Championships will give our athletics community the opportunity to celebrate one of Ireland’s greatest-ever athletes and everything she has achieved for our sport and our country. Bringing together young athletes from clubs across Ireland to share the track with Ciara will be a truly special moment and a fitting tribute to a champion who continues to inspire us all.”
The public is encouraged to attend the 123.ie National Senior Track & Field Championships and join Athletics Ireland in celebrating one of Ireland’s greatest sporting ambassadors. Spectator Tickets Link
- Free admission to the 123.ie National Senior Track & Field Championships is available for all U16 athletes.
