This weekend 10th June Connaught Athletics kicks off with U9 to U12 competition at Sligo IT track. A big attendance is expected for these age groups with strong competition coming from Craughwell and Westport. Last year Gavin Calpin from Sligo AC and Cian McBride of Nth Sligo topped the U9 60m and long jump and they are back to contest their positions in the U10 this year. On Saturday 17th June competition switches to Galway track for the U13 to U19 championships and competition with be keen in the top groups from athletes who had some good performances at the recent All Ireland Schools.