Ireland will face stern opposition in the 2007 European Cup Division 1 athletics competition to be held in Vaasa, Finland on the 23/24 June 2007. One of the major highlights of the 2006 season was the historic 4th placing by the women's team and the promotion to division one by the men's team in the European Cup. The latter success assured that both teams would compete together for the first time in several years. It is clear from the list below of the competing countries that a full-strength Irish team will be required to make an impact. MEN; Czech Republic,Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain WOMEN; Czech Republic, Finland, Great Britain, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia, Sweden.