Irish athletics stars Sarah Healy, Andrew Coscoran and Darragh McElhinney are just some of the athletes who began their athletics careers at Schools Cross-Country competitions.
This Saturday will see close to 1,000 athletes battle it out as they bid to follow in the footsteps of their heroes at the 123.ie All Ireland Schools Cross Country Championships which take place at Tymon Park in Tallaght, Dublin, on March 9th.
It promises to be another thrilling day of cross country action, getting underway with the minor girls race from 12 noon on Saturday.
The intermediate races are set for a 1.20pm and 1.40pm starts, where Emily Bolton (Mount Sackville Sec. School Chapelizod) and Leo Murray (Douglas CS) should go well in their respective contests.
The senior races should be compelling affairs with rising cross country stars dotted across both events. The boy’s race will see a strong Leinster representation in the form of
Cormac Dixon (Holy Family Community School R'coole), Billy Coogan (Kilkenny CBS), Louie Woodger (Castleknock Community College), and Noah Harris (ETSS Wicklow).
Sean Lawton (Colaiste Pobail Bantry), Finn Diver (St Malachy's College), and Tom Fleming (Ballyclare High School) are also sure to be in the shake-up.
The senior girl's race should also be a thrilling spectacle with a host of Ireland’s most exciting endurance athletes set to take their place. The line up looks set to include including Anna Gardiner (Assumption GS), Lucy Foster (Down HS Downpatrick), Nicole Dinan (St Angelas Cork) , Julie Cleary (Loreto St. Stephen's Green), Annabel Morrison (Enniskillen Royal Grammar), and Eimear McCarroll (Loreto Omagh).
Useful Information:
- A full list of participants can be found here
- Timetable: Time_Table_All_Ireland_Schools_XC_2024_-_Tymon_Park.pdf (athleticsireland.ie)
- Parking: National Basketball Arena, Tymon Park, Dublin. D24 N449
- Athlete Registration: Tallaght Community School, Balrothery, Dublin. D24 X759
- First Race: 12 Noon – Minor Girls
- Spectator Tickets: 123.ie All Ireland Schools' Cross Country Championships 2024 - Buy Tickets (eventmaster.ie)
- Provisional live results will be available on MyRunResults.
ATHLETE REGISTRATION
Registration (collection of Numbers) will take place in the Tallaght Community School Hall (Officials Car Park ONLY). Access from the Tallaght Community School to the course via a private Gate Entry point next to the Course.
TOILETS
There are Toilets next to the Start area with additional MALE toilets in the Tallaght Community Sports Complex (side entrance only). Female toilets off the Tallaght Community School Hall .
NOTE – NO FEMALE ATHLETES PERMITTED TO USE THESE TOILETS IN DIRTY RUNNERS – SHOES MUST BE REMOVED.
FOOD/BEVERAGES
Last Lap Café will cater for all your need in the Centre Field (adjacent to Start/Finish area).
EVENT HOODIES
Hoodies will be available on the day from Ken Barrett Leisure Wear.
More information available Here
