The Juvenile committee of Athletics Ireland are pleased to announce that 8 Girls and 8 Boys have been selected to race in the U17 events of the UK Cross Challenge – Home Countries International & Celtic Nations Cross Country races that are being held at Temple Newsam Leeds on Saturday the 8th of February 2025. These athletes secured their places last November in Irvinestown by placing in the top 8 and as a result of that these young athletes gained their first Irish Vest which can only be a proud moment for them and their parents, coaches and clubs.
The team consists of:
IRELAND CELTIC XC TEAM U17 GIRLS
Freya Renton Westport AC
Holly Renton Westport AC
Madison Welby City of Lisburn AC
Beth Reamsbottom Mid Sutton AC
IRELAND DEVELOPMENT XC TEAM U17 GIRLS
Emma Stewart Dromore AC
Rachel Keaney Newbridge AC
Kari Foster Willowfield Harriers
Abby Smith Shercock AC
IRELAND CELTIC XC TEAM U17 BOYS
Ciaran Considine South Galway AC
Charlie O Neill Donore Hariers AC
Luke Walsh South Galway AC
David Wajrak Portlaoise AC
IRELAND DEVELOPMENT XC TEAM U17 BOYS
Adam Noone Templeogue AC
Jack Mahon St L O’Toole AC
Rory Armstrong Lagan Valley AC
Luke Merrigan Leevale AC
The team will be managed by Mark Connolly, Niamh Fitzgerald, Catriona Duffy and Tom Thompson. The team departs Dublin airport on Friday 7th of February and returns late on Saturday night.
On behalf of Athletics Ireland and the Juvenile committee, we wish the athletes the best of luck at the event. Your hard work and dedication are truly inspiring. Go Team!