Athletics Ireland are pleased to announce a team of six athletes for the upcoming European Under 23 Championships in Debrecen, Hungary on the 12-15th July. There is a strong middle distance emphasis on the team squad with the talented Mark Christie of Mullingar Harriers entered in both the 1500m and the 5000m, Andrew Ledwith in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres and Joe Sweeney in the 5,000m Linda Byrne and Rose Anne Galligan will represent Ireland in the Women’s 1500m with Sharon Heveran from Westport competing in the High Jump. Gareth Devlin Athletics Ireland’s High Performance manager said, “This is the next step for these athletes on their pathway to World and Olympic Championships. We look forward to some excellent performances from the team.” Mark Christie Mullingar Harriers 1500/5000 Andrew Ledwith Fr Murphy’s A.C. 5000m/10,000m Joe Sweeney Dundrum South Dublin 5,000m Linda Byrne Dundrum South Dublin 1500m Rose Anne Galligan Newbridge A.C. 1500m Sharon Heveran Westport A.C. High Jump 








