European Masters Indoor Champs drew to a close on Thursday, with Team Ireland finishing an incredible 7th overall in the medals table shooting from 10th over the final 2 days. Final tally of 77 medals, 22 Gold, 33 Silver & 22 Bronze. This represents again another successful foray by our incredible Athletes in the International Champs punching well above our weight. Finishing well ahead of Nations with higher populations & greater participation it demonstrates the remarkable standard of Irish Master Athletes. The next edition of this European Indoors will be held in Glasgow in 2028, so this will pose even greater number of Irish participants.

Non stadia champs will be held in the seaside city of Catania, Sicily May Bank holiday weekend. Please note that the closing date for this is fast approaching, Fri 10th Apr. Please see link below.

On the homefront, AAI National 10k Road Champs will take place in Phoenix Park, Sunday 12th April, followed by AAI National Road Relays in Raheny on Sun 26th Apr. Please see Athletics Ireland website @ www.athleticsireland.ie for additional details.https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2026/ITA/emacns/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQ-JvpjbGNrBD4m52V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHl2hWPo-HmIhQyaju7O_dpqjuKwJsriu4zqH8c4pQehqK0ghqbowsvyxIjaF_aem_qwhIi1QKnIGKV9Vlw8-hKQ

Michael Fennell

Comm member