About Us

The Schools’ Athletics Association is the governing body for Post-Primary Schools Athletics. The association is a cross-community organisation with over 650 affiliated schools throughout the Island of Ireland.

Provinces: The association consist of provincial associations in Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster. There are 14 regions/districts across the provinces:

  • Connacht: North Connacht and South Connacht.
  • Leinster: North Leinster, South Leinster, East Leinster, West Leinster.
  • Munster:North Munster, South Munster, East Munster.
  • Ulster: A District, B District, C District, D District, E District.
  • Competition Programme

Competition: The Irish Schools' Athletics Association competition programme includes:

  • Cross Country - February/March
  • Track & field - April, May, June
  • Combined Events - September

International Competition: Each competition is followed by a Schools' International between England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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