Congratulations to all Master Athletes who completed the Irish Life Dublin Marathon last Sunday & which also incorporated the AAI Marathon Champs. A record 19,190 crossed the start line on the day, in what proved to be challenging conditions with the wind playing a big factor. First Master Athletes home on the day was William Maunsell M40 Clonmel A.C in 2:18:15 & Judith Storm F35 City of Derry Spartans in 2:35:44. Judith was first Irish lady overall. Full results on www.myresults.com for all AAI Champ categories.

Just over 2 weeks away as IMAA host the British & Irish Masters CC Champs in Abbottstown on Sat 14^th Nov. It is important that all selected Athletes have now confirmed that available to Pat O’Grady @ International Secretary internationalsecimaa@gmail.com Also anyone wishing to attend gala banquet on the night, please purchase ticket(s) by Sunday next 1^st Nov as we must provide figures to the Crowne Plaza early next week. Tickets plus anyone who also wishes to purchase tee shirts, please go to https://bim2026.webflow.io/ & proceed as a guest to complete purchases. We would request that Irish Athletes use their own transport to get to Abbottstown rather than booking on the buses. There is also an open race scheduled for 2.15pm available to Master Athletes only, distances 6km 35 to 64 incl & 4.5km 65plus. Cash prizes to the first 3 Female & Male Athletes across the line. Entry fee €15 once registered via MyRun by Wed 11^th Nov or €20 thereafter. Pre named reserves on the 5 National Teams have free entry  

One final item in relation to the CC, Athletes competing for the first time, please note that official Irish Master singlets are mandatory & can be purchased via JF Sports. All other items available are optional. https://www.jfsports.ie/product-category/club-shop/irish-masters-athletes-association/

Final shout out also to the 2nd Annual IMAA Awards Night - Sat 7th November.  

Tickets are just €20 per person. You can Revolut Ronan Gately at 086-8289296 or @ronanq2t9

Please note there are a limited number of tickets still available so get yours early to avoid disappointment,

It will be a casual evening, with 1 course meal. Patrick Crossan will be DJ for the night.

It is in bar area of the Ierne Sports & Social Club, Gracepark Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 9.

Kick-off 7.30pm, Awards 8pm, Meal 8.30pm and then DJ, fun and frolics until late!