Munster Information  
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 National Information
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County Novice Road Championships,
Sunday 27th June in Moyne
Women's race @ 11.30am, Men's race @ 12.30
See all Guidelines below:-
County Board Guidelines
Road Race Volunteer Staff & Marshall Guidelines
Road Race Participant Guidelines
Road Race Event Organisers Guidelines

All Set fort 36th Coillte 10km Road Race
See Preview here.

More Medals for Tipp at Day 2
Tipperary athletes were in fine form for Day 2 of the National Junior & U23 Championships. on Sunday 20th June.  There were gold medals for Siobhan Whelan, Clonmel A.C. (Junior 1500m 4.34.79) & Sean Carolan, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (U23 Discus 45.25m), silver for Ava Rochford, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (Junior Pole Vault 3.00m) & bronze medals for David Ryan, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. (U23 400m 49.04), Mark Carroll, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (Junior LJ 6.70m), Jodie McGrath, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (Junior Pole Vault 3.00m), Darragh Miniter, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (U23 Discus 36.30m) & the Moyne A.C. Women's 4 x 100m Relay team (50.29).
AAI Review here. Sportsfile photos here.

Medals for Tipp Athletes at Day 1 of National Junior & U23 T&F
Day 1 of the Irish Life Health National Junior & U23 Championships brought a flurry of medals for Tipperary athletes. Fiona Hennessy, Templemore A.C. had a great day winning gold in the U/23 Shot Putt (8.93m) as well as silver in the U23 Women's Hammer (37.09m) with silver for Sean Carolan, Nenagh Olympic A.C. in U/23 Men's Shot Putt (13.13m), silver for Sean Mockler, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. in the U/23 Men's Hammer (53.26m) and another silver for Grace Fitzgerald, Tipperary Town A.C. in the Junior Women's Triple Jump (10.94m). Katie Bergin, Moyne A.C. put in a great effort in the Junior Women's 200m to win bronze (25.29) with another great bronze for Evan Fitzgerald, Clonmel A.C. in the U23 5k (14.55.48). To finish off the day, David Ryan, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. was part of the Irish Men's U/23 Relay team and he had a fine run in the final leg of the relay to bring the team home in a time 3.11.18, a European U/23 4 x 400m standard. Other members of the Irish team on the day were Eoin Kenny, Waterford A.C., Jack Mitchell, SLOT AC & Jack Raftery, Donore Harriers A.C. Congratulations to all our athletes on competing so well.
See AAI Review here.
Results here.
All the video action on YouTube here.

Athlete Information for National Junior & U23 T&F
See here.
AAI Preview here.

2021 Moyne A.C. Summer Games
Sunday 4th July @ 11am
See details here.

AAI Congress 2021 Minutes
See details here.

Win 2 Fit Bit Charge 4's with Irish Life Health
See more here.

Seven Strong to Compete in Sapporo for Team Ireland
Details here.

Munster Children's Games
Saturday 10th July in MTU (formerly CIT)
See draft Timetable here.

Munster U12 to U19 T&F Championships
Saturday 3rd, 4th, 17th & 18th July in MTU (formerly CIT)
See draft Timetables here.

County Novice Road Championships
Sunday 27th June in Moyne
Women's race @ 11.30am and Men's race @ 12.30
Online entry is now open. Closing date for entries is midnight on Thursday 24th June
Online entry by Club Secretaries here.

County Juvenile U12 to U19 T&F Championships
Sunday 13th June
Results here.

AAI Review from AAI Games & National 20km Walks
See here.

County Tipperary Junior & Senior T&F Championships
Saturday 12th June
Results here.

2021 Munster T&F Dates
See here.

County dates for T&F and Road Championships are now on the Fixture page here.

AAI Covid-19 Update for 5th June
See here.

2021 National Juvenile T&F Championships
Details here.

County Tipperary T&F Championships
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th June
Timetable     Entry List
Any errors to entry list, please e-mail Jim Ryan at tippjuvsecretarytf@gmail.com

Covid-19 Questionnaires for  Tipperary T&F Championships
These need to be filled out beforehand by everyone entering the venue.
Day 1
Day 2

Bumper Weekend of Athletics Set for Morton Stadium
More here.

Leading Athletes to Compete at the National 20km Walks Champs
Details here.

European Team Championships 2021
AAI Statement here.

Irish Life Health National Junior & U23 Championships Open
More here.

Finn and Barr Secure Olympic Standard
More here.

PB for Lee at 10,000m Cup
More here.

European U23 T&F Selection Policy
See here.

European U23 T&F Champs Set for Tallinn, Estonia from 8th - 11th July
Details here.

LSA Juveniles - A Year of Virtual Events
More here.

Expressions of Interest Sought for AAI Risk & Finance Committee
Details here.

Weekend Performances & Results
Sean Tobin, Clonmel A.C. posts a PB of 13.33.93 in 5000m with 12th place finish in a world class field.
Details here.

AAI Statement on Belfast Irish Milers Meet
Details here.

Seasons Best Time in 3000m for Tobin at Golden Spike Meet
Read more here.

European U23 Championships Cancelled
Details here.

European 10,000m Cup Selection
Details here.

Covid-19 Update 18th May
More here.

Top 10 for Boyce at European Race Walking Cup
More here.

New Irish 200m Record for Adeleke
Read more here.

Micro Meet Delivers Big Performance
More here.

John Cronin Takes Up His Position as AAI President
More here.

Transfer List May 2021
See details here.

Go The Distance Challenge Coming Soon for Clubs
More here.

Sport Ireland Return to Sport Covid-19 E-Learning Course
Details here.

European Mile Invites Ireland To Get Active
More here.

Results and Report from European Throwing Cup in Split, Croatia
Details here.

Carmel Lillis RIP
The death has occurred of Carmel Lillis, beloved wife of Michael Lillis, Munster Cross Country Secretary. May she rest in peace. Funeral arrangements here.

Mockler set to compete at European Throwing Cup

Sean Mockler, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. is set to compete for Ireland in the U23 Hammer competition at the European Throwing Cup in Split, Croatia on Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th May. Details including entry lists, timetable and livestream can be found here.
We wish Sean the very best of luck. 

Mawdsley on Irish Team To Achieve Olympic Qualification

Congrats to Sharlene Mawdsley, Newport A.C. who has qualifed for the Tokyo Olympics as part of the Irish Mixed 4 x 400m Relay at the World Relays in Poland at the weekend. Details here. Read more here.

Irish Schools T&F Championships Cancelled
Details here.

COVID 19 Update 7th May
See here.

AAI Month End Registrations for End of April 2021
Details here.

Notice of Re-Convened Congress 15th May 2021
See more here.

National Heptathlon Record for Kate O'Connor
Details here.

Athletics Ireland Strategic Plan 2021 - 2028
See details here.

Weekend Round Up of Athletics
See more here.

Returning to Sport: Physical and Mental Health Benefits for Children
Details here.

Gillian Ryan RIP
The tragic and untimely passing has occurred of Gillian (Lawlor) Ryan, Thurles Crokes A.C. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this very difficult time.
May she rest in peace.
More here.

Anne Frattaroli RIP
The death has occurred of Anne Frattarolli, mother of Munster Shot Putt Coach, Dave Frattaroli, Limerick A.C. May she rest in peace.

Irish Life Health Irish Schools Virtual Mile Challenge
Closing date is this Thursday, 22nd April.
See more here.

Recruitment By OFI of 2 Voluntary Non-Executive Directors
Details here.

Congress 2021
What members who wish to attend Congress 2021 need to do
Details here. 

European Race Walking Cup Selection Policy
See details here.

AAI Month End Registrations February 2021
Details here.

Weekend Roundup
Sean Tobin, Clonmel A.C. 3rd at Almond Blossom Cross Country in Albuferia
Details here.
Weekend Roundup for 12 April. See here. 

Irish Teams Confirmed at World Relays
See more here.

Templemore A.C. Launch  New Lotto
More details on how to play here.

Niall Tuohy "Building Your Best Self" Webinar
Details here.

Covid-19 Update 6th April
See here.

World University Games Postponed to 2022
More here.

European U18 T&F Championships Cancelled
Details here.

Cork City Sports and Morton Games Postponed to 2022
Details here.

2021 European Throwing Cup Policy
See here.

Roundup of Recent US Results
Details here.

Anthony Barrett RIP
The death of Anthony Barrett, Killenaule occurred in February of this year in Tenerife due to an accident. Anthony was a top class sprinter, long jumper and triple jumper. His personal best of 7.59m Long Jump and Triple Jump of 14.65m, both set in 1979 still rank as the best jumps by a Tipperary man. May he rest in peace.

Covid-19 Update 31st March
See here.

Preparing for a Return to Club Activity
See here.

2021 Provisional Competition Calendar
See here.

2021 World Athletics Relay Policy
See here.

New Junior 200m Record for Adeleke
More here.

Athletics Ireland Member Newsletter
Read here.

World Athletics Launches Museum of World Athletics
More here.

AAI Weekend Review - Walkers in Form
More here.

Templemore A.C. Launches Own Online Lotto
Your support would be appreciated by Templemore A.C.
Details here.

Pat Naughton, Nenagh Olympic A.C. Goes Global
See more here.

Covid-19 Update 12th March
Details here.

Sport Ireland Invites Applications for Women In Sport Analysis and Punditry Training
Details here.

European Indoor Championships Statement
See here.

Run Jump Throw Online Workshops
Details here.

11th for Tobin in Eurpopean Indoor Final
See more here.

Neville and Lavin Bow Out at European Indoor Semi Finals
Details here.

4th place for Healy at European Indoors
More here.

Tobin Through to 3000m European Indoor Final
Well done to Sean Tobin, Clonmel A.C. who ran a pb of 7.47.71 in his 3000m heat and qualified for the final as the 5th fastest qualifier. The time makes him the 6th fastest Irish man over this distance ever. Good luck to Sean in the final.
More here.

AAI Review from Day 2 of European Championships
Healy and Power through to Semi-Finals  See here.
Well done to Sharlene Mawdsley, Newport A.C. who ran very well in her 400m heat to finish 5th in 53.68, just outside her pb.
Evening Session review here  and here.
 
Reminder Re. Transfers
Reminder to Clubs that Wednesday 24th March is the deadline for receipt of fully completed transfers.

Irish results from Day 1 of European Indoor Championships
See here. Brian Fay added to Irish team. Details here.

European Indoor Championships
All details here. Darragh McElhinney withdraws from Irish team. See here. Ciara Mageean withdraws from Irish team. See here.

Gary Halpin RIP
Read about Gary's life here. More here.

Coach Education Workshop Series- Supporting athletes with Fuelling for Performance & Health
More here.

Covid - 19 Update 25th February

Lavin Lowers PB
Details here.

Team Ireland "Don't Scroll By" Campaign
Details here.

New Indoor Irish  Junior 400m Record for Rhasidat Adeleke
More here.

Choose to Challenge this International Women's Day
Details here.

TG4 to Broadcast the World Indoor Tour Final Live
Details here.

European Indoor Selection for Mawdsley and Tobin
Congrats to Sharlene Mawdsley, Newport A.C. and Sean Tobin, Clonmel A.C. who have both been selected to compete for Ireland at the European Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland from 5th to 7th March. Mawdsley will compete in the 400m following her pb and qualifying standard performance of 53.56 in Abbotstown at the AAI Elite Micro Meet yesterday (21st Feb) while Tobin's qualifying time of 7.41.01 and pb gained in Metz on 2nd February is the fastest of the Irish athletes selected. We wish them both the very best of luck.
See details of Irish team here.

Women in Coaching - Laura Turner Workhsop
Details here.

Athletics Ireland Elite Micro Meet
Review and results Day 1
Review and results Day 2

New National Indoor 800m Record for Siofra Cleirigh Buttner
Read more here.

Athletics Ireland Elite Micro Meet
See AAI Preview, timetable, Livestream link and more here.

New Irish Indoor 800m Record for Nadia Power
See more here. More details of Irish athletes competing abroad here.

Weekend Review
Sharlene Mawdsley, Newport A.C. runs 54.86 in Belgium. See more here.

3rd place for Tobin in Barcelona
Sean Tobin, Clonmel A.C. clocked 7.51.49 to place 3rd in the 3000m in Barcelona on Monday 9th February.
More details here.

New Appointment of South Western Regional Officer
Details here.

AAI Registration Figures for End January 2021
See here.

2021 European Throwing Cup in Leiria Postponed
Details here.

Eileen Moloney RIP
The death has occurred of Eileen Moloney, mother of Tommy Moloney, Thurles Crokes A.C.
May she rest in peace.
Funeral Arrangements here.

AAI Online Exercise Resources
See here.

Great Ireland Run to Go Virtual
Details here.

Walk To Keep Well
Details here.

Athletics Ireland Confirms Elite Athlete Indoor Micro Meet
Details here.

Sean Tobin Wins 3000m in Metz

Well done to Sean Tobin, Clonmel A.C. who won the 3000m in Metz in a pb of 7.48.01 to bring him to No. 13 on the All Time Irish Indoor List. Nationality Error in photo above.
See race here. See Weekend Round Up of Irish athletes who were in action abroad here.

Happy Birthday Brother Dooley

A big Happy Birthday to our very own Brother John Dooley. He has had a hugely positive impact on the lives of many Irish athletes through the years, especially those who studied in the US. Wishing you many more happy & healthy years, you are truly an inspiration to us all.
Watch Brother John win the National 1500m title in 1972 here.

Athletics Scholarship for Aimee Hayde

Congrats to Aimee Hayde, Newport A.C. who has obtained an Athletics Scholarship to Notre Dame in the US.

Athletics Scholarship for Sean Mockler

Congrats to Sean Mockler, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. who has received an Athletics scholarship to study in Indiana University in the US. Sean's main event is Hammer and he has proudly represented Club, County, Province and Region at National and European level. We wish him the very best of luck for the future. See more here.

Sean Tobin on Pacemaking Duties again in Europe
Great to see the Clonmel A.C singlet making it's appearance in Europe again when Sean Tobin lined up as one of the pacemakkers in Karlsruhe for the 3000m helping Bethwell Birgen from Kenya to set a world lead time of 7.34.12.
See Sean in action here.

National Senior Indoor Championships Cancelled
See details here.

Results from Athletics Meet in Vienna
National 800m record for Nadia Power and PB's for Sarah Lavin and Ciara Neville.
See here.

Thousands to Take on the Runuary Challenge
Details here.

History of Famous Tipperary Athletes
New articles (116 - 145) have been added to the list. See here.
Many thanks to Michael O'Dwyer for all his contributions.

County PRO Reports from our recent AGM
Many thanks to all our PRO's for their very valuable contributions.
Senior & Masters Road & XC (Niall O'Sullivan)
Senior & Masters T&F (Noel Casey)
Juvenile Cross Country (Tricia Ryan)
Juvenile T&F (Adrian McGinley)

County Senior Records
See updated records here.
Our thanks to Adrian McGinley, Templemore A.C. for all his work in this area.

Munster Athletics AGM
Virtual by Zoom on Wednesday 27th January at 7.30pm
Meeting link has been sent to all Club Secretaries.

Covid-19 Restriction Updates for 22nd January
See here.

Recipients of FBD Insurance "Make a Difference" Programme Announced
Read more here.

ADAPT STUDY: How Adolescents Deal with & Adjust to Pandemic Restrictions
Details here.

2021 European Throwing Cup Selection Policy
See here.

Athletics Mourns the Death of Jerry Kiernan
May he rest in peace.
More here.

Athletics Ireland Formal Notice of Congress for 24th April 2021
Details here.

OFI Statement - Recent Comments in the Media About Tokyo
Read here.

Claire Leydon RIP
The death has occured of Claire Leydon, mother of Martin Leydon, Templemore A.C.
May she rest in peace
Funeral details here. Due to  Government and HSE Covid restrictions, the funeral mass will be private for the family only.
Post message of condolence here.

Helpful Resources for Athletes - Crossing the Line Website
See here.

Webinar Series - Reflective Conversations & Top Tips from Coaches & Athletes
Read more here.

Athlete Development Workshops - Free Workshops
See more here.

Sports Capital Grants Deadline Extended to 5pm on 1st March
See more here.

Athletics Volunteers To Be Honoured
Details here.

2021 European Indoor Championships Selection Policy Released
Details here.

Month End Registrations for December
See here.

Virtual Volunteers in Sport Awards
Details here.

Provisional Munster Schools Dates
Munster Schools Cross Country date provisionally set for Saturday 6th March (venue WIT) and Munster Schools T&F set for Saturday 22nd May (venue CIT). These dates are provisional and will depend on what Covid - 19 guidelines are in place at the time.

Covid - 19 Update 4th January 2021
See here.

Some Mental Health Resources which may be of benefit to Clubs during this lockdown
AAI Resources
One Good Adult

Ireland Lights Up in Partnership with Operation Transformation
See details here.

AAI Virtual XC Challenge 2020
Results here.

5.8 million euro in Covid - 19 Supplementary Funding for Sport
Details here.

Virtual EGM of AAI CLG
Details here.

Athletes Community Award
See details here.

AIT International Indoor Grand Prix Cancelled for 2021
See here.

National Senior Indoor Championships
Details here.
Munster Athletics AGM
By Zoom on Wedneday 27th January 2021. All motions and nominations to Munster Administration Secretary, Esther Fitzpatrick (tfsecretary@munsterathletics.com) by Wednesday 13th January 2021.

Tipperary Athletics AGM
Saturday 9th January @ 5pm by Zoom. Completed Nomination and Motion Forms to the County Secretary by 12 noon on Friday 1st January. All details have already been sent out to all Club Secretaries on 10th December.

Retaining Girls In Sport Webinar
Find it here.

Munster Athletics Road Map to Cross Country Season
See here. Revised Timetables here.

AAI Cross Country Championships Announcement
See here.

Little Athletics Video Resources
See here.

Keep Well - Get Ireland Walking into 2021
Details here.

Rotational Shot Put Webinar
Monday 14th December. Details here.

AAI Job Opportunity - Performance Operations Manager
Details here.

World Athletics Indoor Championships for March 2021 Postponed
Details here.

Sport Ireland Club Resilience Fund Recipients
Details here.

€40m Programme for Improved Sports Facilities and Equipment Now Open for Applications. Details here.

€40m Sports Capital Grant Funding
Details here.

Run January, Don't Let It Run You
Details here.

AAI Month End Registration Figures for November 2020
See details here.

Session 4 of Forerunners Report with Cliodhna O'Connor. See here.
Session 3 on Governance with Brid Golden here.

Covid-19 Update 4th December 2020
Read more here.

Happy 90th Birthday to our President

Our wonderful President, Breeda Christie recently celebrated her 90th Birthday. Happy Birthday Breeda from all of us in Tipperary Athletics. You have been a true friend, mentor, coach and all round awesome and dedicated lady to athletes, coaches, parents and officials down through the years. We wish you many more happy and healthy years to come.

Rock n Roll Dublin Discontinued
Details here.

Covid 19 Update 30th November
See here.

Munster Schools Athletics Champions 1931 - 2020
See here.
If anyone is able to fill in the forenames of any of the athletes or notices any errors/omissions, please contact Liam O'Brien at liamobrien001@hotmail.com

SPAR European XC Set for Fingal-Dublin in 2021
Details here.

Forerunners - November Series
No. 1 & 2     No. 3

New E-Learning Platform Launched By World Athletics
See details here.

Ronan O'Dwyer RIP

It is with deep and profound sadness that we have learned of the untimely passing of Ronan O'Dwyer, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. The County Board extend their sincere sympathies to his parents Brendan and Mandy, his older brothers Ben and Adam, his younger brother Dayle, his sister Isabell, all his extended family and his Club, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C.
RIP details here.
Mental Health & Wellbeing in Athletics
One Good Adult

AAI Covid-19 Update 23rd October
See here.

Munster Development & Academy Squads - Day 2
The Munster Development and Academy Squads due to take place in Templemore, Nenagh and Cork I.T. on Saturday 24th October are postponed due to Level 5 restrictions. They will be rescheduled at a later date.

Job Opportunity - Sport Ireland ASPIRE Programme
Details here.

Pat Hooper RIP (Raheny Shamrocks AC)
Irish Olympian, Chairman of Dublin County Board, Leinster and National Official.
See Tribute to Pat here.
See Irish Athletics History posts on Pat here.

New Proposed Cross Country Dates -
ALL SUBJECT TO A MOVE BACK TO LEVEL 2 COVID -19 RESTRICTIONS AND GUIDELINES FROM AAI/SPORT IRELAND
  • Sunday 1st November - County Juvenile Uneven Age, Junior & Intermediate XC in Turnpike, Two Mile Borris
  • Sunday 8th November - Munster Juvenile Even Age, U23 & Novice XC in Turnpike, Two Mile Borris
  • Sunday 15th November - Munster Juvenile Uneven Age, Junior & Senior XC in Clarecastle, Co. Clare
  • Sunday 22nd November - County Juvenile Relays & Novice "B" XC in Thurles Crokes A.C. Grounds
  • Sunday 29th November - Munster Juvenile "B", Intermediate & Masters XC in Cork Athletics Grounds.

2020 Remembrance Run Goes Virtual
Read details here.

iRunForFun Programme: Post Primary Schools Autumn 2020 Sign Up
Details here.

Transfer List September 2020
See details here.

AAI Registration Figures for End of September
See here.

Munster Juvenile Even Age, Junior, U23 & Novice XC POSTPONED
Due to the move to Level 3 for the entire country, these Championships are postponed.

County Juvenile Uneven Age, Junior & Intermediate XC POSTPONED
Due to the move to Level 3 for the entire country, these Championships have been postponed.

Daily Mile Hits 1000 Schools
Read more here.

2.09.49 London Marathon for Scullion
See more here.

AAI Juvenile Cross Country Championships 2020
See here.

County Juvenile Even Age & Novice XC Results
Juvenile PRO Report here.
Girls U10
Boys U10
Girls U12
Boys U12
Girls U14

Boys U14

Girls U16

Boys U16

Girls U18
Boys U18
Novice Women
Novice Men

Munster Development and Academy Squads
Day 1 on Saturday 3rd October in Templemore Track
Link to Covid-19 Contact Tracing & Health Screening Questionnaire here.

County Juvenile Even Age & Novice XC Championships
Sunday 4th October in Newport
First race starts at 11am. Timetable here. Course Map here.
REMINDER FOR EVERYONE TO FILL IN COVID-19 FORM BEFORE ATTENDING THE VENUE
Link to form here.
Livestream Link - https://youtu.be/JSN4TfuifhA
Risk & Method Statement, Course Map, Location Co-Ordinates and Timetable here.

Start Lists for County Juvenile Even Age & Novice XC
See here.
Can all Clubs please check and notify any errors immediately to Niall O'Sullivan at niallfosullivan52@gmail.com

 Covid-19 Contact Tracing and Health Questionnaire - Day 1
Anyone attending the County Juvenile Even Age & Novice Cross Country Championships in Newport on Sunday 4th October needs to fill out a Covid-19 Contact Tracing and Health Questionnaire BEFORE they attend the venue. Can all Clubs please distribute to their relevant personnel.
Link to form here.

Munster Juvenile Even Age, Junior, U23 & Novice XC Championships
Sunday 18th October in the Turpike, Two Mile Borris, Co. Tipperary @ 11am
Online entry is now open (Competition No. 413) at this link -
https://entry.athleticsireland.ie/#/
Closing date for entries is midnight on Friday 9th October.

Munster Development and Academy Squads 2020/2021
See all the details here.
First session takes place in Templemore Track on Saturday 3rd October. Can all Clubs please notify their athletes. Academy Squad is for listed athletes only, Development Squad athletes must be 12+ years but anyone can attend. All athletes must be registered with AAI and must register and pay online in advance. Online links for registration are below:-
Development Squad
Academy Squad

Calls to Honour Funding Commitments Made in Sport Policy 2018 - 2027
See more here.

Updates to the AAI Endurance Project
Read more here.

Sport Ireland Policy on Sport & Physical Activity in the Outdoors
See details here.

World Athletics Half Marathon Championships Selections 2020
See here.

Info on Tipperary Juvenile Cross Country Championships
Sunday 4th October in Newport
Sunday 11th October in The Turnpike, Two Mile Borris
Online entry for Day 1 in Newport is now open at Competition No. 411 at this link - https://entry.athleticsireland.ie
Closing date for entry is midnight on Wednesday 30th September.

Livestream Link for Day 1 of Tipperary Cross Country Champs
Sunday 4th October in Newport
https://youtu.be/JSN4TfuifhA
Risk & Method Statement, Course Map, Location Co-Ordinates and Timetable here.

County Cross Country Dates 2020
Following a recent County Board Meeting, the following dates have been agreed for the 2020 Cross Country Season:-
  • Sunday 4th October - County Even Age & Novice in Newport (Newport AC)
  • Sunday 11th October - County Uneven Age, Junior & Intermediate in the Turnpike, Two Mile Borris (Moycarkey Coolcroo AC)
  • Sunday 25th October - County Juvenile Relays & Novice "B" in Thurles (Thurles Crokes AC)
  • Sunday 1st November - County Senior in Clonmel (Clonmel AC)
  • Sunday 15th November - County Juvenile "B", U23 & Masters in Galbally (Mooreabbey Milers AC)

2020 Tipperary Mini Marathon Women's Virtual 10k
26th and 27th September
See all the details here.

Ulster Throws Festival 2020

See Report and Results here. Well done to all the Templemore A.C. athletes
who competed on the day.

Sean Tobin in action as a pacemaker at the Rome Diamond League

Sean Tobin, Clonmel A.C. paced one of the best 3,000m races in recent history at the Wada Diamond League in Rome on Thursday 17th September. Great to see the Clonmel A.C. singlet on the track alongside the best in the world. Read more here. See Sean in action here.

Covid-19 Update 21st September
See details here.

Developing Ireland's Fastest Women - The Journey with Shane McCormack
Read here.

Spar Autumn Open Intermational Cross Country Festival Cancelled
See details here.

County Tipperary Cross Country Season
See Method and Risk Statement for Day 2 of our County Cross Country in the Turnpike, Two Mile Borris here. A similar document will be put in place for Day 1 in Newport and will be posted here asap. It is really important that all Clubs read this document and bring to the attention of all their relevant personnel.
Links to Livestream and Contact Tracing and Covid-19 Health Screening Questionnaire will be posted on this website and sent around to all Clubs closer to 4th October. Online entry will be available towards the end of the week (Friday 25th September)

Munster Schools Combined Events Championships
These Championships have been cancelled for 2020 due to Covid-19.

Covid-19 Update 18th September
See more here.

Thank You From Athletics Ireland
See more here.

Power Surge in Zagreb
Read more here.

Munster Dates for Cross Country Season
Sunday 18th October - Munster Juvenile Even Age & Novice XC in the Turnpike, Two Mile Borris, Co. Tipperary
Sunday 8th November - Munster Juvenile Uneven Age, Junior & Senior XC in Clarecastle GAA Grounds, Clarecastle, Co. Clare
Sunday 29th November - Munster Juvenile "B", Intermediate & Masters XC in Cork Athletics Grounds, Slieveroe, Riverstick, Co. Cork

#NoPlaceInOurSport

St. Senan's A.C. Open Cross Country
Sunday 20th September in Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny
See details here.

Irish Life Health Mile Challenge
Finds fastest female and male 4 x 1 Mile teams in Ireland. See more here.

Medals for Nenagh Olympic A.C. at National Decathlon

Congrats to Nenagh Olympic A.C. athletes, Joseph McEvoy who won silver in the Junior Men's Decathlon with a total score of 6,558 points and to Mark Tierney who won bronze in the Senior Men's Decathlon with a score of 4385 points.
AAI Review here. Results here. Sportfile photos here.

National Junior 800m Championship Best Performance for Hayde

Aimee Hayde, Newport A.C. was the standout performer for Tipperary at Day 2 of the National Junior T&F Championships in Santry on Sunday 13th September. Hayde set a new 800m Championship Best Performance of 2.08.43 to better the existing record of 2.09.02 set by Aoife Byrne, DSD A.C. in 1999. Siobhan Whelan, Clonmel A.C. gave another brilliant performance to win the Junior 3000m in a time of 10.02.48 with bronze for Joseph McEvoy, Nenagh Olympic A.C. in the Junior Men's 110mH. Gillian Hughes, Clonmel A.C. was 4th in her 800m heat (2.24.75), Lorcan O'Keeffe, Clonmel A.C. (8th 800m Heat), Ted Collins, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (2nd 800m Heat), Sean Hayes, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (6th 800m Heat) with Grace Fitzgerald, Tipperary Town A.C. 8th in the Triple Jump (10.63m) & Ben Connolly, Nenagh Olympic A.C. 6th  in the Pole Vault (3.20m)).
See AAI Review here.
Results here. Sportsfile photos here.

National Masters T&F

Congrats to Bernadette Spillane, Moyne A.C. (1st W35 400m), Genevieve Rowland, Templemore A.C. (1st W35 Hammer), Katie Cozens, Templemore A.C. (1st W40 Hammer), Siobhan McEvoy, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (1st W50 Shot), Marissa Hayes, Templemore A.C. (1st W35 WFD), Mick Pender, Clonmel A.C. (1st M50 400m), Patrick Davoren, Clonmel A.C. (1st M45 1500m), Richard Phelan, Carrick-On-Suir A.C. (1st M35 LJ), Sinead Tynan, Moyne A.C. (1st W50 HJ), John Dywer, Templemore A.C. (1st M35 Hammer), Edmund Dywer (1st M55 WFD), Patrick Naughton, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (1st M80+ Shot), John Laste, Clonmel A.C. (2nd M55 5km Walk), Larry O'Grady, Mooreabbey Milers A.C. (2nd M60 Discus), Adrian McGinley, Templemore A.C. (2nd M40 LJ), Angela McCann, Clonmel A.C. (4th W45 3k), Conor Fleming, Clonmel A.C. (4th M50 5k), Paddy Cummins, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. (7th M35 1500m).
Sportsfile pictures here.
Results here.
AAI Review here.

Proposed County Cross Country Dates 2020
Following a recent County Board Meeting, the following dates have been agreed for the 2020 Cross Country Season:-
  • Sunday 4th October - County Even Age & Novice in Newport (Newport AC)
  • Sunday 11th October - County Uneven Age, Junior & Intermediate in the Turnpike, Two Mile Borris (Moycarkey Coolcroo AC)
  • Sunday 25th October - County Juvenile Relays & Novice "B" in Thurles (Thurles Crokes AC)
  • Sunday 1st November - County Senior in Clonmel (Clonmel AC)
  • Sunday 15th November - County Juvenile "B", U23 & Masters in Galbally (Mooreabbey Milers AC)

National Junior T&F Championships

Tipperary was very well represented at the National Junior T&F Championships on Saturday 5th September in Morton Stadium, Santry with our athletes winning 5 gold, 1 silver and 4 bronze. There were gold medals for Aimee Hayde, Newport A.C. (1500m), Joseph McEvoy, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (Long Jump), Sean Carolan, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (Discus and Shot Putt) & Sean Mockler, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. (U/23 WFD). Azuolas Varnelli, Templemore A.C. won silver (WFD) and bronze in the Hammer with bronze medals also for Fiona Hennessy, Templemore A.C. (WFD), Siobhan Whelan, Clonmel A.C. (1500m) & Darragh Miniter, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (Long Jump). Other athletes who competed well but were outside the medals were Brian Naughton, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (6th Hammer), Lewis Doyle, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (2nd in 200m Heat), Jack Hickey, Moyne A.C. (4th in 200m Heat), Katie Bergin, Moyne A.C. (7th 400m & 4th in 100m Heat) & Leona Maher, Moyne A.C. (7th 100m & 400m Heats). Well done to everyone. Day 2 of the Junior Championships takes place next Sunday, 13th September.
See AAI Review here. Sportsfile photos here.
Results here.

Update on National Combined Events Championships
See here.

National Masters T&F Championships
Sunday 6th September in Morton Stadium, Santry
See Timetable and Entry List here. See AAI Preview here.

National Junior T&F Championships
Saturday 5th September in Morton Stadium, Santry
Events will now take place over two weekends. See info here.
See Timetable and Entry List here. See AAI Preview here.

Covid - 19 Update 31st August
Read here.

Why Diversity and Gender Equality are Important
Read more here.

Day 4 National Senior T&F Championships

Well done to the following athletes who represented Tipperary at Day 4 of the National Senior T&F Championships in Santry on Sunday 30th August - Sean Mockler, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. (4th Senior WFD), John Dwyer, Templemore A.C. (5th Shot Putt & 3rd in WFD), Mark Tierney, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (7th Shot Putt), Kate Bergin, Moyne A.C. (5th Heat 200m), Genevieve Rowland, Templemore A.C. (5th WFD & 9th Shot Putt), Ted Collins, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (10th 800m), Aimee Hayde, Newport A.C. (4th 800m), Sarah Lane, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (8th 800m) & Aoife Delargy, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (10th 800m).
Results here.
See AAI Review here. Sportsfile Photos here.

National 10k Gold for Tobin

Sean Tobin, Clonmel A.C. gave a fine performance in the Men's 10,000m to win gold at the National Senior T&F in Santry on Saturday 29th August. Tobin clocked 29.35.14 to add to his brilliant silver won in the 1500m last weekend. Other Tipperary athletes who performed well on Day 3 were Grace Fitzgerald, Tipperary Town A.C. (5th Triple Jump), Mark Tierney, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (6th Discus), David Mansfield, Clonmel A.C. (19th 10,000m) & Paul Minogue, Clonmel A.C. (30th 10,000m). Well done to Ted Collins, Aoife Delargy & Sarah Lane, Nenagh Olympic A.C. and Aimee Hayde, Newport A.C. who all made it through their 800m heats to the finals tomorrow (Sunday 30th). Good luck to them all.
See AAI Review and results here. Sportsfile photos from Day 3 here.

National Senior T&F Championships - Weekend 2
See all information here.

U18 Parent/Guardian Statement - National Senior T&F Champs
See here.

2020 National T&F Statement from AAI
See here.

BEACTIVE European Week of Sport
See more here.

Important Information - National Junior & Masters T&F
See details here.

AAI Congress Postponed & Updated Covid-19 Guidelines
Read all the details here.

National Senior T&F Championships

AAI reviews: Day 1   Day 2
Results
Sportsfile Photos: Day 1   Day 2
Well done to all the Tipperary athletes who competed - Genevieve Rowland, Templemore A.C. (9th Hammer), Sean Mockler, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. (4th Senior Hammer & 2nd U23, gold in U/23 Weight for Height), Darren O'Dwyer, Carrick-On-Suir A.C. (12th Junior 5000m), Adam Dooley, Templemore A.C. (14th Senior Long Jump & 5th U/23), Darragh Miniter, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (9th Senior Long Jump), John Dwyer, Templemore A.C. (2nd Senior Weight for Height), Joseph McEvoy, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (6th Senior High Jump & 10th Javelin), Sean Carolan, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (8th Senior Javelin), Sean Tobin, Clonmel A.C. (2nd Senior 1500m) & Aimee Hayde, Newport A.C. (5th Senior 1500m).

Covid-19 Update 19th August
See here.

Preview of National Senior Championships
See here.
Timetables here.

History of West Clare Sports & Fitness
Read here.

Launch of Gratitude Road
A Walk from Ballyhaunis to Morton Stadium by Frank Greally
See more here.

History of Famous Tipperary Athletes By Michael O'Dwyer
30 new articles added (86 - 115) to the collection. See here.
Our thanks to Michael for all his hard work and dedication.

AAI Field Events Festival
8th August 2020 in Morton Stadium
See results here.

Le Cheile Track Meet
7th August in Leixlip
See results here.

Dublin Graded Meets 2020
See all the details and results here.

New 1000m Record for Ciara Mageean
See details here.

National Senior & U23 T&F Championships
See important event information for athletes and officials here. All other details here.

Update on AAI National Junior, Master & Combined Events Championships
See here.

Irish Times Sport Ireland Sportswoman Award for July
See more here.

Tokyo 2020 Qualification for Marathon and Race Walks from September to November
See all the details here.

AAI Month End Registration for July 2020
See here.

National AAI Juvenile Events Cancelled
See more here

Fit4Life Webinar
See here.

Special Advice for Those Living in Kildare, Laois and Offaly
Read here.

Club Resilience Fund Now Open
See details here.

Covid-19 Update 5th August
Read here.

Clarification by World Athletcs on Track Footwear
Read details here.

Online Entry Now Open for National U17 to U19 T&F
This system is now closed pending decision from AAI
The Munster online entry system is now open for the National U17 to U19 T&F Championships. Closing date is midnight on 18th August. Entry is 5.59c per event and athletes are limited to 4 events. It is competition No. 401 at this link  - https://entry.athleticsireland.ie/#/
All the details for the Championships can be found at this link - 
https://www.athleticsireland.ie/news/national-juvenile-u17u18u19-championships-1

Virtual Intro Level Official Course - Track Events Including Race Walking
See details here.

AAI Registration Figures for End of June
See here.

National Senior & U23 T&F Championships
See all the details here.
All athletes entered in the Senior Championships who are U23 will be automatically included in the U23 Championships. Separate entry is not required.

National Juvenile U17 to U19 T&F
See all the details including timetable here.
Online entry will be open shortly for all Munster athletes at this link
https://entry.athleticsireland.ie/#/

Leevale Open Meet
Results - Thursday 30th   Tuesday 28th

2020 Club Resilience Fund Update
See details here.

AAI Upcoming Competition Events
See here.

Covid-19 Update from AAI (24th July)
See here.

Mageean Sets New Irish 800m Record
Read more here.

European Athletics Female Leadership Webinar Project
See details here.

AAI 2020 AGM Update
Read here.

County Road Championships for 2020 Cancelled
Following a County Board Meeting on Thursday evening (16th July), an unanimous decision was taken to cancel all further Championship Road races for 2020. Tipperary County Board are currently working towards having a Cross Country Season in line with all Covid-19 restrictions. Clubs will be updated when there is any further news.

Great Support for the Dundrum A.C. Coillte 5k & 10k Virtual Races

Kevin Moore and Dymphna Ryan, winners of the Men's and Women's Virtual 10km(Picture taken before Covid-19) with Ciara O'Neill, Clonmel A.C. and Paudie Coen, Dundrum A.C. the winners of the Virtual 5km race.
See Report here.

Jerry Lyons Athletics Academy For Tipperary Athletes and Coaches

Tipperary County Board is delighted to promote and support Jeremy Lyons, Jerry's son with this wonderful initiative to celebrate Jerry's lifetime of dedication to athletics and the legacy he has left behind him. This event takes place in Ballynonty Community Field on Saturday 25th July from 11am to 1pm and is open to all coaches in Tipperary and all athletes (born 2005 or earlier) in Tipperary. It is a free event. Refreshments will be provided to all attendees as well as follow on materials from all the coaches regarding their coaching approach. There will be two workshops delivered as well as an athlete Q&A session. Sprints Workshop: Shane McCormack and Jeremy Lyons. Shane McCormack is coach to Phil Healy, multiple Irish record holder, as well as several other top Irish sprinters in Wexford and Waterford IT. He is also speed coach to the Tipperary Hurling Team. Jeremy Lyons is a coach in the Dublin Sprint Club with 6 current Irish Internationals and several National medalists. Hurdles Workshop: Aideen Sinnott and Gerard O'Donnell. Aideen Sinnott is a coach in the Dublin Sprint Club and specialises in 400m hurdles, most recently having coached Deirdre Murray to a semi-final in the European U20 Championships in Sweden. Gerard O'Donnell is a coach in the Dublin Sprint Club as well as being an active athlete. He is a 6 time Irish Senior Champion and part of the Athletics Ireland Development and Coaching Team. Spaces will be limited to 20 athletes and 10 coaches per workshop so 60 spaces in total over the two workshops.
Register for the event here.
Any queries to Jeremy Lyons at jp.lyons@hotmail.com

New Website for Templemore A.C.
Find them at www.templemoreathletics.ie

Covid-19 Update 3rd July
See details here.

Irish Life Health Launch Virtual Mile Challenge
Details here.

Tipperary Master Records
Our thanks to Adrian McGinley, Templemore A.C. for compiling all the records. See here. All are based on results from 1998 to 2020 so if there are any errors/omissions, apologies and please e-mail adgarranroe@gmail.com for corrections.

National Juvenile Competition Update
See here

Transfers for June 2020
See here.

Anne Cullinane RIP

It is with great regret and sadness that Munster Athletics say farewell to one of their most dedicated, loyal and beloved officers, Anne Cullinane who passed away overnight after a long illness. Anne gave a lifetime of dedication to athletics and will be greatly missed. Ar dheis De go raith a hanam. Funeral arrangements can be found here.

AAI Phase 3 Guidelines/Covid-19 Update 26.06.2020
See here.

Irish Life Health T&F Championships
See details here.

Dundrum A.C. Coillte 5k & 10k Virtual Run
With 10 day left to complete the run, you can still enter here
See more info here.

Permitted Events Covid-19 Update (24th June)
See all the information here.

AAI Covid-19 Update (22nd June)
See more here.

Eventmaster Virtual Events & Leaderboard
Read more here.

Grant Thornton 5k Run Goes Virtual
See details here.

AAI AGM 2020
Details here.

Update on Munster T&F Season
Following a Munster Council meeting on Monday night (15th June), the Munster Council have unanimously taken the decision NOT to hold any Munster T&F Championships this season due to the current situation with Covid-19. At the very core of the decision was the health, safety and welfare of all the Munster athletes, officials, coaches, parents and supporters. There will be a meeting on Friday night (19th) with all County Boards to update them on the decision and answer any questions. Each County can have two representatives at the meeting and notification has gone out to all County Secretaries.

Templemore A.C. Track Fees
Please note the fees payable to Templemore A.C. for use of the track. See here.

Updated Senior County Records
Our thanks to Adrian McGinley for all the work put into compiling and updating our County Records.
Updated Senior Records

Dundrum A.C. Coillte 5km & 10km Virtual Run
Due to Covid-19, the format of the race has changed for 2020. See all the details here.
Race Flyer here.

Templemore A.C. Track Usage
Please see change in times for track usage here.
Certain times are restricted to Hammer/Discus training only where the track is closed to everyone else.
See also important reminder about pre-booking the track on the AAI system here.

Latest Covid-19 Info from AAI
See here.

#IAMARUNNER
Read more here.

In Remembrance of Our Lovely Friend Mary Doyle

See here.

Munster Half Marathon and Marathon on October 4th is now cancelled.

Free Online Contact Tracing Club Reservation System
See more here.

Athletics Ireland Covid-19 Update (2nd June)
See here.

Great Ireland Run Postponed Until 2021
Read more here.

Rock N Roll Half Marathon Cancelled
See more here.

Athletics Ireland Club Return Covid-19 Roadmap
See details here.

Pre-Run Activation Drills for the Endurance Runner
See here.

Athletics Ireland Club Challenge for Tipperary
See YouTube Video here for all the information. Contact Tipperary RDO, Colin Byrne for further information at colinbyrne@athleticsireland.ie or 087 0632326.

Tipperary Senior Records
Adrian McGinley, Templemore A.C. has been very busy compiling Tipperary Senior Records. See here. If anyone has any amendments, please e-mail Adrian at adgarranroe@gmail.com
Adrian is currently working on the Tipperary Master records. Thank you Adrian for all your hard work, it's very much appreciated.

Covid -19 Update from Athletics Ireland Dated 20th May
Read all the details here.

AAI Registration Figures for Month End April 2020
See here.

2020 Dublin Marathon Cancelled
See here.

Statement from Tipperary County Board
With regard to the Athletics Ireland announcement that Clubs can return to limited activity from Monday 18th May, County Tipperary Athletics Board reiterate that:
  • Each Club has a duty of care to all their members
  • Each Club will be required to host a virtual meeting prior to the commencement of any training as they must assign people to the roles as prescribed by Athletics Ireland in the policy documents set out below:-
Guidance for Clubs  Guidance for Athletes  Guidaadgarranroe@gmail.comnce for Coaches
  • Each Club must complete the risk assessment (example attached here) in full
  • All guidelines contained in the policy documents above as issued from Athletics Ireland must be implemented and strictly adhered to.
County Tipperary Athletics Board will not be in a position to move forward with nor facilitate the Track and Field season based on the policies and guidelines put forward from Athletics Ireland. Also we are not in a position to recommend a return to competitive athletics for the foreseeable future or until such time as the policies and guidelines above are amended by Athletics Ireland.

Athletics Ireland Announce Return to Limited Activity
See details here.

Irish Runner Events Postponed until 2021
See more here.

An Appreciation for our friend Jerry Lyons
See here.
Another lovely tribute to Jerry from Jeremy's athletes (names/clubs listed in the Appreciation) -  See Virtual Guard of Honour here.

Jerry Lyons RIP

It is with great sadness that we say farewell to our friend, mentor, coach and official, Jerry Lyons. May he rest in peace. Funeral arrangements here.

Covid-19 Update from AAI
See details here.

Juvenile/Schools Competition Survey 2020
See details and take the survey here.

The Daily Mile Research
See here.

66th Anniversary of Rodger Bannister's Sub 4 Minute Mile
See here.

Update on Munster T&F Season 2020
With the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, the Munster Council have decided to cancel the Munster Senior & Masters T&F Championships for 2020. Regarding the Munster Juvenile T&F Season, to keep all our athletes, parents, officials, coaches, clubs and supporters safe and healthy during these unprecedented times, all competitions are postponed for June and July pending guidelines and ultimate decision by AAI on National Juvenile Championships.

Message from AAI President Georgina Drumm
Watch video here.

Ireland Staying Active During Covid-19 Restrictions
See Sport Ireland Research here.

Setanta College Free Online Fundamental Movement Skills Course
See more here.

AAI Webinar Series
Details to register here.

Altis Sprint Document
See here.

AAI Decathlon Circuit
See here.

Club La Santa At Home Workouts
See more here.

St. Senan's A.C. Ireland's Fittest Person Initiative
Raising Money for Five Charities
See all the details here.

National League Day 1 Postponed
See details here.

European 2020 Championships Cancelled
See details here.

Irish Schools T&F Season for 2020 Cancelled
Read details here.

Cork City Sports and Morton Games Postponed.
See more here.

Pelvic Floor Health and Mothers Returning to Fitness
See more here from AAI.

Michael (Barton) Dorney RIP
The death has occurred of Michael (Barton) Dorney, brother of Patsy Dorney, Thurles Crokes A.C.
Funeral details can be found here. May he rest in peace.

Paul Ryan Memorial Games
Saturday 7th March 2020 in Templemore Track
See Results here.

Munster Juvenile CE, Junior & U23 T&F Champs
These Championships scheduled for 4th May in Waterford RSC have now been cancelled

Athletics Ireland 2020 Congress Postponed
See more here.

Olympic Games Postponed Until 2021
More here.

Covid 19 Update from Athletics Ireland (23/03/2020)
See here.

Race Permits Update
See here.

Stay Active with Athletics Ireland
More here.

No Hurdles, No Problem
Training tips here.

More Cancellations
SIAB Schools International XC on 21st March in Scotland is cancelled along with the Irish Universities T&F Championships on 3rd & 4th of April. Leevale Open Sports cancelled. See more here.

County Road Races Postponed
Please note that in line with Athletics Ireland guidelines on the holding of athletics events, the County Senior and Intermediate Road Championships have been postponed.

Munster Half Marathon and Marathon Championships
The Munster Half Marathon and Marathon Championships have been moved to Sunday 4th October. Enter here.

Update on National Juvenile Indoor Championships

In light of current circumstances, the Juvenile committee have taken the decision to postpone all 3 Juvenile indoor championship days currently fixed for the 28th/29th March and the 4th of April. The hope is to hold these on the 26th April (day 3 events), the 2nd May (Day 1 events) and 3rd May (Day 2 events). With this in mind the closing date will be moved to the 19th April. The entry system will be updated accordingly. Should it be a case that the championships cannot be held on these dates they will  be cancelled for 2020 and any entries completed will be refunded.

European Throwing Cup Postponed
See more here.

Statement from AAI Regarding Covid -19
PLEASE READ AND CIRCULATE TO YOUR MEMBERS
See here.

County Juvenile To Junior Indoor Championships POSTPONED
With the progress of the Covid-19 virus in Ireland and the cancellation of so many events nationwide so far, it has been decided to postpone our County Indoor Championships on Sunday. The health and safety of our athletes, officials, coaches, parents and the wider community is of utmost importance to us. Decisions regarding the rescheduling of this event will be made at the next County Board meeting. Keep up to date on information regarding the Covid-19 virus on the links below:-

AAi Coach Hurdles
Interactive E-Coaching Manual
See all the details here.

Irish Life Health National Masters Indoors Champs
See AAI Review here. Results here.

AAI Month End Figures for February 2020
See here.

UK Team Win for Moore

Kevin Moore, Dundrum A.C. running in the colours of Sussex County at the UK Inter Counties Senior Men's Cross Country Championships in Loughborough, England last Saturday. Kevin finished a brilliant 25th place and was the 3rd scorer of the scoring 6 on the Sussex team that won bronze team medals for the first time in their history.

High Jump Workshop POSTPONED
Please note that the High Jump Workshop for Coaches scheduled for tonight in Waterford has been postponed due to the weather. Colin Byrne will send around details again when it has been re-arranged.

Joan Hogan RIP
The sudden death has occurred of Joan Hogan. Joan was actively involved in athletics for many years with St. Flannan's A.C. and with County Tipperary Community Games as County Secretary. We extend our deepest sympathy to her husband Seamus, her two daughters Claire and Carole and all her family. May she rest in peace.

Irish Life Health Irish Schools XC Championships
Congrats to our medal winners Ben Walshe, CBS Nenagh, 6th Minor Boys, Siobhan Whelan, Rockwell College (4th Senior Girls), Shane Buckley, Cashel CS, 7th Junior Boys & the Ursuline Convent Thurles (Kate Ferncombe, Orla Ryan, Paula Quirke, Aoibhinn Fogarty, Grace Fitzpatrick Ryan & Niamh Hayes), 3rd Team in Junior Girls.
See Results here.     AAI Review here.   Sportsfile Photos here.

National 20km Walks Champs
Well done to Ross Alexander, Coolquill A.C. who was 1st in the Master Men category with 3rd for John Laste, Clonmel A.C. and Sam O'Sullivan, Clonmel A.C. who won the Juvenile Boys race.
Walks Results here. See AAI Review here.

County Road Championships
Online entry is open for all the County Road Championships
Closing date for the Junior and Senior Road Champs is Thursday 19th March
Online entry link here.

International Women's Day
Sunday 8th March
See more here.

Santry to Host Schools XC To Savour
Irish Schools XC Championships, Saturday 7th March in Santry Demesne
See AAI Preview, entries, timetable and parking details here.

Quality Masters Set For Action in Athlone
Sunday 8th March in AIT International Arena
See AAI Preview, timetable and entries here.

AAI Irish 20km Walks Championships
Saturday 7th March
See AAI Preview, entries and timetable here.

High Jump Workshop for Coaches
Monday 9th March in Waterford RSC from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Coaches only, 10 euro. Contact Colin Byrne for more info at colinbyrne@athleticsireland.ie

Munster Schools Indoor Games 2020
See provisional results here.
Many thanks to all the schools who supported the event and to all the teachers, parents and officials who helped out.

Irish Life Health Irish Schools XC Championships
See updated timetable, course map and important information regarding parking here.

Ferrybank Open Sports
Sunday 5th April at 12 noon in Waterford RSC
See more details here.

Progress Towards Gender Balance on Board
See more here.

European Throwing Cup 2020 Selections
See here.

Munster 4 Mile Road Championships
Congrats to Kevin Moore and Dympna Ryan, Dundrum A.C. who won the Senior Men's and Women's 4 Mile Road titles in Dungarvan on Sunday 1st March. Moore covered the 4 mile course in a personal best of 19.13 and now has the full set of Championship medals having won silver and bronze in previous years.
Results:  Senior & Novice     Masters

Day 2 of the National Senior Indoor Championships
Congrats to our medal winners, Sharlene Mawdsley, Newport A.C. (2nd 400m) and Sean Carolan, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (3rd Shot Putt).
See AAI Review and results here.

Healy Whirs to National 200m Record at National Senior Indoors
See AAI Review here. Live Results here.

Templemore A.C. Paul Ryan Memorial Games
Saturday 7th March in Templemore Track
Shot Putt, Discus, Javelin, Hammer, 300m & 1km
See poster with all the details here.

County U9 to Junior Indoor Championships
Sunday 15th March in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
Online entry now open here. Competition No. 101
Closing date for entries is midnight on Wednesday 11th March
Timetable here.

Munster Schools Indoor Games
Tuesday 3rd March in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
See all the details here. Entries through schools only. Closing date is 6pm on Friday 28th February.

20x20 Club Charter
Learn more here.

Tobin Selected for World Half Marathon
Congrat to Sean Tobin, Clonmel A.C. who has been selected to compete for Ireland at the World Half Marathon Championships
See details here.

Belfast International 24 Hour Road Race
See details here.

Coach Education Courses and Workshops
Keep up to date here.

Seaward Secures Tokyo Qualifying Standard
See more here.

AAI Juvenile Competition Booklet 2020
See here.

Irish Life Health National Master Indoor Championships
Sunday 8th March in AIT International Arena, Athlone
Closing date for entries is midnight on 1st March. Details here.

Munster 4 Mile Road Championships
Reminder: Closing date for entries is midnight tomorrow (Thursday)

Lawlor & Neville Launch Irish Life Health National Senior Indoors
See details here. More info here.

Famous Tipperary Athletes Series
Our thanks to Michael O'Dywer for his continued research on famous Tipperary athletes. New additions to the series are below:-
J.J. O'Connor (1889 - 1959)
Jimmy Hannon (1910 - 2001)
John Beatty (1922 - 1990)
Edward P. McLoughlin (1869 - 1956)
Philip Sheppard (1878 - 1911)
Paddy Fahey (1923 - 2006)
James M. Ryan (1870 - 1900)
Billie Carroll (1873 - 1955)
John C. Ryan (1913 - 1969)
Full list here.

County Tipperary Community Games Gold Medal Winners
Our thanks to Michael O'Dwyer who has compiled a list of all the gold medal winners from Tipperary at National Community Games from 1970 to 2019.
See list of winners here.

Munster U12 to U19 Indoor Championships
See Results here.
Amendments to ahoey@munsterathletics.com
See Tipperary Juvenile PRO Report here.

Munster 4 Mile Road Championships
Sunday 1st March 2020 in Brikey GAA Club, Boherard, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Course Map    Directions

Munster U12 to U19 Indoor Championships
See Results from Day 1 here.
Live results will be available tomorrow again at live.munsterathletics.com

Parking Arrangements for Weekend at Nenagh Indoor Stadium
See here.

Munster U12 to U19 Indoor Championships
See Start Lists here.
Any amendentments to ahoey@munsterathletics.com immediately.

Tipperary Star Awards 2020
See photos here.

Athletics Ireland Seeks A Coach Education Manager
See details here.

Digital Marketing Workshop for Clubs
See details here.

Munster Half Marathon and Marathon Championships
Sunday 3rd May in conjunction with the Regeneron Great Limerick Run. Entries now open here.
To enter the Munster Half Marathon or Marathon Championships, just enter for the Regeneron Great Limerick Run in the usual way. In the ADDITIONAL DETAILS box, you will be asked if you are a registered member of AAI, if yes, tick the box and then make sure that you select your club from the club drop down box provided. You are then entered in the Munster championships with no additional fee.

Munster 4 Mile Road Championships
Sunday 1st March in Brikey GAA Club, Boherard, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford @ 12 noon
Online entry now open at this link -
https://ireland.entry4sports.com/  competition No. 104
Closing date is midnight on Wednesday 26th February.

County U9 to Junior Indoor Championships
Sunday 15th March in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
Online entry now open here. Competition No. 101
Closing date for entries is midnight on Wednesday 11th March
Timetable here.

Templemore A.C. Fit4Life Open Mile
Last Thursday of each month from January to June
See all the details here.

Munster Senior & Master Indoor Championships
See Results here.

Munster U9 to U11 & Juvenile Walks Indoor Championships
See Results here.

Munster Schools XC Championships
See Results here.

New Irish 200m Indoor Record for Healy
See details here.

New Junior 1500m Indoor Record for Cian McPhillips
See more here.

Munster Championships for Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th - Important Info
Live Results available at live.munsterathletics.com
Change to timetable for Jumps on Sunday 16th February - Please note that the combined Senior Men's and Women's Long Jump will take place at 11am followed by the Triple Jump at 12 noon. The High Jumps will commence at 2pm. Child Officers for Saturday 15th February are Tim Fitzpatrick, Liscarroll A.C., Aine O'Sullivan, Dooneen A.C. and Paul Askins, Dooneen A.C. Track Referee is Michael Godley, Tralee Harriers A.C. and Field Referee is Padraig Kelly, Ballincollig A.C. For Sunday 16th February, Welfare Officers are Tim Fitzpatrick and Aine O'Sullivan. Track Referee is Mossie Woulfe, St. Ita's A.C. and Field Referee is Michael Godley, Tralee Harriers.

Munster Start Lists
Saturday 15th
Any amendments to ahoey@munsterathletics.com
Sunday 16th
Any amendments to indoorsecretary@munsterathletics.com

AAI Registration Figures for End of January 2020
See here.

County U9 to  Junior Indoor Championships
Sunday 15th March in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
Online entry now open here. Competition No. 101
Closing date for entries is midnight on Wednesday 11th March
Timetable here.

Munster Star Awards
See photos here.

AAI Indoor Games
AAI Review here. Results here.

Irish Life Health National Juvenile "B", Inter & Juvenile Inter Club Relays
Rathdrum in Co. Wicklow played host to the National Juvenile "B" Cross Country last Saturday 8th February. Storm Ciara didn't get in the way of this event early on for the juvenile races as large numbers raced around the varied course. There was immediate success for a Tipperary athlete in the form of Leah Berry of Newport A.C. She finished 2nd in the Girls U/11 race to claim a national silver medal. Alana Spillane of Moyne A.C. ran a good race to finish 8th in the Girls U/13 race. Orla Ryan of Dundrum A.C. finished an impressive 8th in the Girls U/15 race with Ruby Carroll of Clonmel A.C. close behind in 11th place. Congratulations to all Tipperary athletes who took part in the event (Report by Tricia Ryan, Juvenile XC PRO)
AAI Review here. See Results here. Sportfile photos here.

DCU and Athletics Ireland sign 3 Year Strategic Partnership
See details here.

IMRA January Events Round Up Report
See here.

Great Ireland Run
See details here.

County Star Awards
Friday 7th February at 7.30pm
See Awards Booklet here.

Munster Schools Cross Country Championships
Thursday 13th February in Clarecastle GAA, Clarecastle, Ennis, Co. Clare
See Start lists, timetable, directions and course map here.

Reminder Re. Munster Closing Dates
Closing date for the Munster U9 to U1, Walks & 3km Indoor Championships and the Munster Senior & Masters Indoor Championships is Tuesday 11th February at midnight. Closing date for the Munster U12 to U19 Indoor Championships is midnight on Wednesday 19th February.

Munster Convention
Saturday 8th February in the Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick at 11am.

Competition Galore at National XC and Indoor Competition Headers
See AAI Preview on National XC and Indoor Games here.

Forerunners - Report on Seminar 1
See here.

Upcoming Coaching Courses
Local ones to look out for are Assistant Coach Course in Clonmel on 21st March & Athletics Leader Course, Clonmel on 28th March.
See list of all courses here.

Templemore A.C. Paul Ryan Memorial Games
Saturday 7th March in Templemore Track
Shot Putt, Discus, Javelin, Hammer, 300m & 1km
See poster with all the details here.

East Munster Schools Cross Country Qualifiers to Munster
See list here.

County Road Relay Championships
Sunday 2nd February 2020 in Clonoulty
See Results here.

Munster Star Awards 2020

The Munster Star Awards were held in the Tower Hotel, Waterford on Saturday 1st February. Congrats to our Tipperary Winners - Anna Ryan, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. (Best Juvenile Indoor/T&F Female Tipperary), Sean Carolan, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (Best Juvenile Indoor/T&F Male Tipperary), Roseann Fitzgerald, Carrick-On-Suir A.C. (Best Junior Female), Sean Mockler, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. (Best Junior Male), William Hughes, Thurles Crokes A.C. (Best Senior Male), Genevieve Rowland, Templemore A.C. (Best Master Female), Cian Hodgins, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (Best Juvenile XC athlete for Tipperary & Dermot Hayes, Dundrum A.C. (Best Master Male Road/XC), Templemore A.C. (Best Master T&F Club) & Dundrum A.C. (Best Masters XC & Road Club).

East Munster Schools XC Championships
Friday 31st January in WIT Sports Campus, Carraiganore
See Results here.  Photos of winners here.

County Star Awards
Friday 7th February in the Horse & Jockey Hotel at 7.30pm
See Award Winners here.

Munster Convention
Saturday 8th February in the Longfield House Hotel, St. Mary's Road, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick at 11am. See Munster Juvenile Report here.

Inter/Advanced High Jump Workshop for Coaches
Monday 24th February in Waterford RSC from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
See link for registration here. Cost is 10 euro.

World U20 Selection Policy & Standards
See here.

Nutrition Workshop with Evan Lynch, Dietician & Sports Nutritionist
19th March in the Rose Hotel, Tralee
Register here.

County U/9 to Junior Indoor Championships
Sunday 15th March @ 10am in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
See Timetable here.

Templemore A.C. Valentines Fun Run
Sunday 16th February @ 11am at Templemore Track
See all the details here.

County Novice Road Championships
See results here.

Bronze for Nenagh Olympic A.C. at National League

Congrats to Nenagh Olympic A.C. Men's team who finished in 3rd place in the National Indoor League.
See AAI Review here. See Sportsfile photos here. Teampoints here.

Irish Life Health National U/20 & U/23 Indoors
Congrats to our medal winners who were Joseph McEvoy, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (1st Junior Men's 60mH 8.20, 2nd Long Jump 6.77m & 3rd High Jump 1.90m), Sean Carolan, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (1st Junior Men's Shot Putt 14.64m & 2nd WFD 7.89m), Sean Mockler, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. (1st U23 Men's WFD 8.77m), Anna Ryan, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. (1st Junior Women's Pole Vault 3.35m & 6th Long Jump 5.18m), Adam O'Dwyer, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. (2nd Junior Men's Pole Vault 3.70m), Sarah Lane, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (2nd Junior Women's 1500m 4.40.39), Ailbhe O'Neill, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (3rd Junior Women's 800m 2.14.79) & Darragh Miniter, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (3rd Junior Men's 60mH 8.43 and Long Jump 6.51m). Well done also to Jodie McGrath, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (4th Junior Women's Pole Vault 2.80m), Adam Dooley, Templemore A.C. (5th U/23 Men's Long Jump 6.10m), Ben Connolly, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (5th Junior Men's Pole Vault 3.50m), Grainne O'Connor, Clonel A.C. (7th Junior Women's Walk), Jake Vermeer, Carrick-On-Suir A.C. (U/23 Men's 200m 23.64), Jack Pender, Carrick-On-Suir A.C. (U/23 Men's 200m 23.57), Kate Bergin, Moyne A.C. (Junior Women's 200m 27.33) & Jack Hickey, Moyne A.C. (Junior Men's 400m 53.72).
See AAI Review and results here. Sportsfile photos here.

Anglo Celtic Plate 2020
See Irish selections and details here.

County Cross Country Juvenile Points Table 2019
See here.

Irish Life Health National Junior & U/23 Indoor Champs
Saturday 25th January in AIT International Arena
See AAI Preview, start lists and livestream link here. Timetable here.

County Novice Road Championships
Sunday 26th January in Moyne at 12 noon
Closing date for entries is midnight on Thursday 23rd January. No late entries will be accepted.

Sport Ireland Unveil 2020 Funding
See here.

Mary Meagher RIP
See Funeral Arrangements here.

Results for Munster Juvenile Relays
See here.

Munster U/17 to U/19 Field Event Championships
See Results here.

Wins for Tipp Athletes at National Combined Events

Tipperary was well represented at the Irish Life Health National Combined Events Championships in Athlone on Saturday 18th January. There were gold medal wins in the Junior categories with Anna Ryan, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. taking the Women's title and Joseph McEvoy, Nenagh Olympic A.C. taking the Men's title and silver for Darragh Miniter Nenagh Olympic A.C. See AAI Review and results here. Sportsfile photos here.

County Senior XC - Some History

Kevin Moore, Dundrum A.C. who won his 3rd Tipperary Senior Men's XC individual title in Galbally on Sunday 12th January pictured with Billy O'Dwyer who won six County individual titles. Billy won his titles with Holycross & Dundrum in the 1960's and both athletes are pictured holding the Moore Perpetual Cup for the winning Club team which Billy won many times in his era.
Read more history here.

Munster Juvenile Inter-Club Relays, Pole Vault & Some U/17 to U/17 Indoors
Sunday 19th January
See Start Lists here: Juvenile Relays     Field Events
Any amendments to ahoey@munsterathletics.com immediately.

Tipperary Star Award Winners 2019
Congrats to all our Star Award winners. The Awards night takes place in the Horse & Jockey Hotel on Friday 7th February @ 7.30pm
See Winners here.

AIT International Grand Prix 2020
See details here.

Irish Indoor Shot Putt Record for Eric Favors
See details here.

Senior Cross Country Points for 2019
See Points here.

Race Walking Judge Course
AAI are holding a Race Walking Judge Course on Saturday 25th January in AIT. See all the details here.

Munster Juvenile Relays, Pole Vault & Some U/17 to U/19 Field Events Championships
Sunday 19th January in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
See Timetable here. First event gets underway at 10am. Warm up for Boys Pole Vault begins at 9am. Closing date for entries is midnight tomorrow (Thursday 16th Jan). See Parking information and Stadium rules here.

Irish Life Health National Combined Events Championships
Saturday 18th January in AIT International Arena, Athlone
Good luck to all our athletes who are competing.
AAI Preview & entry list here. See Timetable here.

Irish Life Health National Junior & U/23 Indoor Championships
Saturday 25th January in AIT International Arena
See Timetable here.

Wins for Grogan and Moore at County Senior XC

Linda Grogan and Kevin Moore made it a double for Dundrum A.C. when they both won the County Senior titles with Dundrum A.C. also taking a clean sweep of the Men's and Women's "A" team titles and Mooreabbey Milers A.C. taking both titles in the "B" section.
See Results here. Photos here. Thanks to Photographer Niall Moran.

East Munster Schools Cross Country Championships
Friday 31st January 2020 in WIT Sports Campus, Carraiganore, Waterford City.
First race gets underway at 12.30pm. See details here. Entry forms have gone out to all the schools today (15th Jan). Closing date for entries is Monday 27th January. Keep up to date with all East Munster Schools news here.

National Indoor League Round 1
AAI Review here. See results here.

Celtic Cross Country
Full Provisional results here from Stirling on Saturday 11th January. See AAI Review here.

Results of 5th North West Games 2019
See here.

Juvenile Points Tables for 2019
Indoor     Outdoor

Congrats Kevin

Congrats to Kevin Moore, Dundrum A.C. who won the New York New Year's Eve Annual 4 Mile Road Race. The race which had a field of over 5,500 participants is run in Central Park over one lap of an undulating course. The race started at 11.59pm and Kevin got away over the last half mile to come home for a great victory in 19.46, 5 secs clear of Ben Toomer of the UK with Quentin Succo from France 3rd in 19.58. Eilish McColgan was the winner of the Women's section in 20.50 with American, Mary Cain 2nd in 21.43.


Munster Athletics Annual Convention
The Munster Convention will take place on Saturday 8th February 2020 at 11.00am in The Longcourt House Hotel, St. Mary's Road, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick V42KF60. Motions and Nominations to be forwarded to Esther Fitzpatrick on or before Friday 31st January 2020. E-mail tfsecretary@munsterathletics.com

Munster Star Awards Reminder to Award Recipients
Please forward 2019 achievements and a passport size photo for inclusion in the Awards Booklet by Tuesday next, 14th January. E-mail mossiewoulfe1@gmail.com

Apply for Irish Schools Team Manager Positions
See all info here.

Formal Notice of AAI Congress 2020
See details here.

Celtic Cross Country Championships
See details here.

Over 77m Euro Allocated to Sports Projects Across the Country
See more here.

Munster Juvenile Combined Events Championships
Provisional results here.
Any amendments to Mossie Woulfe at mossiewoulfe1@gmail.com

 Munster Junior & U/23 Indoor Championships
See Provisional results here. Any amendments to Padraig Kelly at indoorsecretary@munsterathletics.com
Medals will be given out at the Munster Senior & Masters Indoors on Sunday 16th February.

Time Change for County Senior XC
The County Senior Cross Country Championships on Sunday 12th January will start at the later time of 12 noon in Galbally. Online entry is open here, competition No. 86. Closing date is midnight on Thursday 9th January. 2019 ages will apply.

Munster Senior & Masters Indoor Championships
Sunday 16th February 2020 in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
See Timetable here. More info here.

Results from County Senior & Master Indoor Championships
See here. Photos here. Thanks to Susan Parker Laste.

Next Session of Munster Development & Academy Squads
Sunday 12th January in Nenagh Indoor Stadium. Development Squad from 11am to 1pm, 5 euro per athlete. Events covered will be hurdles, high jump, shot putt, walks (1pm to 3pm with Academy Squad), middle distance & pole vault. Academy Squad from 1pm to 3pm.

Munster Juvenile Indoor Competition Booklet 2020
See here.

Athletics Ireland Christmas Contact Details
See here.

Dan McGrath RIP
The sudden death has occurred of Dan McGrath, brother of John McGrath, West Waterford A.C.
See Funeral Arrangement here.

Athletics Ireland Year End Figures for 2019
See here.

Munster Star Award Winners 2019
Congratulations to all our Tipperary winners. See details here.

Anglo Celtic Plate 100k Home International Ultra Distance Selection Policy
See here.

Munster Juvenile Combined Events & Junior & U/23 Indoor Championships
Sunday 5th January in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
Closing date is Thursday 2nd January at midnight
See Timetable here.

County Senior & Master Indoor Championships
Sunday 29th December in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
See Timetable here.
Closing date for entries is Friday 27th December.

Irish Life Health National Juvenile Uneven Age

Congrats to individual medal winners, Cian Hodgins, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (4th BU15), Tom Walshe, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (5th BU15), Diarmuid Molonely, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (12th Boys U/13), Siobhan Whelan, Clonmel A.C. (12th GU19) & Colm Ryan, Newport A.C. (9th BU11) . Club Silver for Nenagh Olympic A.C. Boys U/15 team, gold for the Munster team and bronze for the Tipperary team. More results to follow when available. See Results here. Sportfile photos here.

County Senior Cross Country Championships
Sunday 12th January in Galbally at 10am.
Online entry will open shortly.

County Junior, Senior & Masters Indoor Championships
Sunday 29th December in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
See Timetable here.

2020 Fixtures
See here.

Athletics Ireland Forerunners Female Leadership Programme
See all the details here.

Irish Life Health National Juvenile Uneven Age & Novice XC
See AAI Preview, timetable and entry lists here.

Athletics Ireland Job Opportunity - Competitions Officer
See all the details here.

AAI Membership System for 2020
Registration will open on Tuesday 17th December
See details here.

5th North West Indoor Games
Saturday 28th December in AIT International Arena
Details here.

AAI Upcoming Competitions
See here.

18th Place for Tobin at European Cross Country
Sean Tobin, Clonmel A.C. finished an excellent 18th in the Senior Men's race at the European Cross Country Championships in Lisbon on Sunday 8th December with the Irish Men's team finishing 13th overall. Kevin  Maunsell, Clonmel A.C. was also on the Irish Senior Men's team but failed to finish on the day. The Irish teams finished 4th overall winning a magnificent haul of two individual medals and two sets of team medals.
See AAI Review here.

Irish Life Health National Race Walks
See AAI Review here.

Tipperary Teams for National Juvenile Uneven Age XC
The National Juvenile Uneven Age Cross Country Championships takes place on Sunday next, 15th December in Cowpark, Dunboyne. See Tipperary teams here. Good luck to everyone. County Juvenile XC Secretary, Eibhlis Purcell will be there on the day at registration where athletes can collect their singlets and numbers. Her contact number is 087 2027482 should anyone need to reach her on the day.

County Juvenile "B" & Novice "B" XC Championships
Sunday 8th December in Moyne
Juvenile Results     Novice "B" Results
Novice B Report
County Juvenile "B" & Novice "B" XC Championships
Sunday 8th December in Moyne
See info on Juvenile "B" Championships here.
Closing date for entries is midnight on Thursday 5th December.

Huge Attendance at Long Jump Masterclass with John Shepherd
See details here.

Ciara Mageean is AAI Athlete of the Year
See AAI Award Winners here.

Athletics Ireland Announces New Sponsorship Deal With Joma
See details here.

SIAB Schools International Combined Events
Saturday 30th November in the Emirates Arena, Glasgow
See Results here.

Munster Officials Training Day
Saturday 14th December in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
11am to 3pm. More details to follow.

Munster Development & Academy Squads
The next date is Saturday 14th December in Nenagh Indoor Stadium. Development Squad from 11am to 1pm, events covered will be sprints, long jump, high jump, pole vault, javelin (CIT venue), middle distance & walks (1pm to 3pm with Academy squad). 5 euro per athlete.
Academy Squad from 1pm to 3pm for all events (Javelin in CIT). Invited athletes only.

Munster Juvenile "B" & Intermediate XC Championships
See Provisional Results here.
Photos here. More photos on Munster Athletics FB page here.
See PRO Report here.
Any athletes who won County team medals today, the medals will be given out by Eibhlis Purcell at the County Juvenile B" & Novice "B" Cross Country Championships on Sunday next, 8th December in Moyne.

Munster Juvenile "B" & Intermediate XC Championships
See Start Lists here.
Any errors, please contact Michael Lillis immediately at michaellillis38@gmail.com

County Tipperary Post Primary Schools XC
Tuesday 26th November 2019
See Results here. Report here.

Munster Juvenile "B" & Intermediate XC Championships
Sunday 1st December in the Turnpike, Two Mile Borris
See Course Map here. Directions here.
The host Club, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. will be selling tickets for a Christmas hamper, 2 euro per ticket or 5 euro for 5 tickets. All proceeds go towards the development of their new Track in Littleton. Tickets will be on sale from 9.30am to 11.30am beside number collection with draw after the 1st race. Results will be announced over the PA system. Your support would be greatly appreciated by the Club.

Bronze for Tobin at National Cross Country Champs

Sean Tobin, Clonmel A.C. won bronze at the National Senior Cross Country Championships in Abbotstown on Sunday 24th November. Kevin Maunsell, Clonmel A.C. was 7th overall with both men being selected to compete for Ireland at the European Cross Country Championships. Pictured above are the Tipperary team that finished 5th overall with Clonmel A.C. finishing in 9th place in the Inter-Club category. See Irish selections for Euro XC here.
Sportsfile photos here.
National results here. AAI Review here.

National Bronze for Finn

Kevin Finn, Nenagh Olympic A.C. had a brilliant run in the Boys U/12 race at the National Juvenile Even Age XC Championships in Abbotstown on Sunday 24th November to finish in 3rd place overall with superb runs from Shane Buckley, Dundrum A.C. to place 4th in the Boys U/14 & Diarmuid Moloney & Ben Walshe, both Nenagh Olympic A.C. to place 7th & 12th overall. With three athletes in the top 12, Tipperary won the Inter-County title with Thomas Bergin, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (32nd), Daire O'Donnell, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. (35th) & Cian Flaherty, Clonmel A.C. (47th). In the Boys U/16 race, Nenagh Olympic A.C. finished in 3rd place with their team of Tom Walshe (17th), Cian Hodgins (19th), Sean Hayes (40th) & Luke Purcell (60th). Evan Fitzgerald, Clonmel A.C. finished in 13th place in the U/20 Men's race. Congrats to all.
See Results here. Sportsfile photos here.
See Juvenile PRO Report here.

Munster Qualifiers to National Juvenile Uneven Age XC
Online entry is now open for this competition on the Munster platform. Closing date will be 3rd December. A note has gone out to all Club and County Secretaries with the details.

County Tipperary Post Primary Schools XC
Tuesday 26th November in Thurles Crokes A.C. Grounds @ 11.30am
See details here.

County Juvenile "B" & Novice "B" XC Championships
Sunday 8th December in Moyne
Closing date for entries is midnight on Thursday 5th December.

Sports Capital Grants
See AAI Report here.

NCAA Regional Results for 15th November
See here.
Our thanks to Brother John Dooly for the information.

Munster Athletics Facebook Page
See link here
Please like and share to spread the word.

Munster Juvenile Inter-Club XC Relay Championships
See Provisional Results here.

Munster Masters XC Championships
See Provisional Results here.
Photos by David Kissane can be found on the Munster Athletics FB page.
Munster Juvenile Relays & Masters XC Championships
Sunday 17th November in Beaufort, Co. Kerry @ 11.30am
Course Map and Directions on Kerry Athletics Facebook page here.

NCAA Cross Country Conference Results for 10th November
See Report here.
Our thanks to Brother John Dooley for the information.

Tipperary County Teams for National XC
See here.
Eibhlis Purcell, County Juvenile Cross Country Secretary will have all the County numbers at the collection point on the day. Regarding Club teams, if Clubs have any withdrawals, can you please let Eibhlis know asap.

Day 2 of Munster Development & Athletics Academy Squads
Saturday 23rd November in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
Development Squad from 11am to 1pm, event covered will be Short Hurdles, High Jump, Pole Vault, Middle Distance & Walks. Cost is 5 euro per athlete. Development Walks from 1pm to 3pm with the Academy Squad. Middle Distance for both squads takes place from 11am to 1pm. Athletics Academy from 1pm to 3pm for all events except Javelin Academy which takes place in Cork I.T. from 2pm to 5pm. There will also be a Development Javelin Squad in Cork I.T. from 10am to 1pm. See all details here.

SIAB Schools Combined Events International
Saturday 30th November in the Emirates Arena, Glasgow
See Timetable here.

Top Class Competition & Numbers at Schools CE
Congrats to Tom McCutcheon, St. Joseph's Borrisoleigh/Nenagh Olympic A.C. who was 2nd in the Junior Boys and now represents Ireland at the SIAB Schools International in Glasgow on Saturday 30th November in the Emirates Arena.
Well done also to Ellen O'Dwyer, St. Mary's Nenagh/Nenagh Olympic A.C. & Lisa Mooney, Borrisokane A.C. who were 9th & 11th in the Junior Girls, James Sage, St. Jospeh's Borrisoleigh/Nenagh Olympic A.C. who was 8th in the Inter Boys & Cailin Napier, Presentation Clonmel/Clonmel A.C. who was 4th in the Senior Girls.
See AAI Review & Results here.

2019 Volunteer in Sport Award Winners
Read the details here.

Irish Life Health National Juvenile Even Age, Junior & Senior XC
See details here.

Results for  Munster Juvenile Uneven Age, U/20 & Senior XC
Sunday 10th November in Conna, Co. Cork
Results here.  Links to Photos - Women    Men   U/19 & Junior   Juvenile
 Thanks to Niall Moran, photographer.

Munster Juvenile Uneven Age, U/20 & Senior XC Championships
Sunday 10th November in Conna, Co. Cork. See location here.
Course Map & Directions will be e-mailed to the Clubs later this week.

Irish Life Health Irish Schools Combined Events Championships
Saturday 9th November in AIT International Arena
Good luck to Lisa Mooney, Borrisokane CC (Junior Girls), Tom McCutcheon & James Sage, St. Joseph's Borrisoleigh (Junior & Inter Boys), Ellen O'Dwyer, St. Mary's SS Nenagh (Junior Girls), Cailin Napier, Presentation Clonmel (Senior Girls) & Armand Schoemand, Colaiste Mhuire Co-Ed Thurles (Inter Boys).
See Timetable here.

Irish Life Health National Senior, Junior & Juvenile XC Championships
See information here.
Michael Lillis, Munster XC Secretary will enter the top 12 in each juvenile age group which will be the Munster teams. Club and County Secretaries need to enter their teams and Open Entry U/18 athletes on the Munster online entry platform, Competition No. 78 at ireland.entry4sports.com. Closing date for entries is midnight on Tuesday 12th November. All Junior & Senior entries to be done on the National online entry platform at athleticsireland.entry4sports.com

Club Children's Officer Forum - REMINDER
Kieron Stout, AAI National Children's Officer, will hold a Club Children's Officer Forum in Thurles Crokes A.C. Clubhouse on Monday 11th November from 7.30pm to 9pm. All Club Children's Officers are required to attend along with Club Chairpersons. Topics covered on the night will be Athletics Ireland Child Protection Plan Webpage, New Sport Ireland Child Safeguarding Guidance, Children First Guidance, Risk Assessment for Children's Sport & Child Safeguarding Statement followed by a Q& A session.

Club Funding & Capital Funding For Clubs Workshop
Wednesday 20th November @ 7pm in the Hoban Hotel, Kilkenny
See more here.

Assistant Coach Course
November 16th @ 10am in Portlaoise A.C. Track (Portlaoise College)
Contact Colin Byrne, AAI if interested on
087 0632326/colinbyrne@athleticsireland.ie

Remembrance Run Information Booklet
See here.

2020 National Marathon Entry Information
See here.

County Tipperary U/23 & Masters XC Championships
Sunday 3rd November in Thurles Crokes A.C. Grounds
See Results here.

County Tipperary Juvenile XC Relays
Sunday 3rd November in Thurles Crokes A.C. Grounds
See Results here.
Photos here. Our thanks to photographer, Niall Moran.

Day 2 of Munster Development & Athletics Academy Squads
Saturday 23rd November in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
Development Squad from 11am to 1pm, event covered will be Short Hurdles, High Jump, Pole Vault, Middle Distance & Walks. Cost is 5 euro per athlete. Development Walks from 1pm to 3pm with the Academy Squad. Middle Distance for both squads takes place from 11am to 1pm. Athletics Academy from 1pm to 3pm for all events except Javelin Academy which takes place in Cork I.T. from 2pm to 4pm. See all details here.

Munster Juvenile Uneven Age, U/20 & Senior XC
Closing date for entries is midnight on Tuesday 5th November. Please note that the U/19 & U/20 races will be run together. Athletes must be entered in both age categories if they wish to score in both.

AAI 2020 Fixtures
See here.

Irish Life Health National Athletics Awards
Thursday 28th November in the Crowne Plaza, Blancherstown @ 12 noon
See more here.
Sonia O'Sullivan set to enter the Hall of Fame. Read more here.

County Juvenile Relays, U/23 & Masters XC Championships
Sunday 3rd November in Thurles Crokes A.C. Grounds
Please note that this competition will start at the earlier time of 11am with Juvenile Relays first followed by U/23 & Master races.
See all details of Juvenile Relays here.
For the Juvenile Relays, can all Clubs please have a list of their teams including competing athletes ready to hand over to Eibhlis Purcell on the day.

Tadhg Twomey RIP

AAI Figures for End of September 2019
See here.

Best Day of My Life - Scullion Stars in Dublin
See AAI Review of Dublin Marathon here.

IAU 24Hr World Championships
See the details here.

Munster Development & Regional Athletics Academy
Reminder that the first day for these squads is this Saturday, 26th October. The Developent Squad is from 11am to 1pm in Nenagh Indoor Stadium except for Javelin which is in Cork I.T. Events covered will be Sprints, Long Jump, Shot Putt, Pole Vault, Middle Distance, Walks & Javelin.  Available to athletes aged 12 years+, cost is 5 euro per athlete, just register on the day at the Stadium. The Development Walks will take place from 1pm to 3pm with the Athletics Academy.
The Regional Athletics Academy is for invited athletes only.
 Register online by Thursday, 24th at this link -
 https://eventmaster.ie/event/JJ1UpvHRk
Javelin will be in Cork from 2pm to 4pm with Hammer and Discus in Borrisokane from 1pm to 3pm. The Middle Distance will take place from 11am to 1pm.
See all information here.

Munster Schools Combined Events Championships
Tuesday 22nd October 2019 in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
See Results here. Any errors/amendments to info@munsterschoolsathletics.org

Munster Juvenile Even Age, U/23 & Novice XC
See Provisional results here. Photos here.
Any errors/amendments to Michael Lillis at michaellillis38@gmail.com

Ulster Throws Festival
See Results here. Well done to our Tipperary athletes who took part.

Spar Autumn Open Cross Country
See Report & Results here.

Start Lists for Munster Even Age, Novice & U/23 Champs
See here
Any errors to Michael Lillis at michaellillis38@gmail.com
See Course Map here.
No warming up or cooling down on the Horse Course. Any warm ups must be done on the green areas beside the car park or can be done in the large field at the bottom of the cross country course behind the yard where everyone will congregate. There is a good secion there that can be used as indicated on the Course Map. NO ONE CAN BE ALLOWED TO CROSS THE WHITE BARRIERS THAT MARK THE START OF THE HORSE COURSE. Your co-operation would be appreciated. Please pass this information onto all your athletes, parents & coaches.
 
Munster Juvenile Even Age, U/23 & Novice XC Championships
Sunday 20th October in Limerick Racecourse
No team declarations need to be made on the day. All Club and County teams will be calculated as the athletes cross the finish line.
There may be heavy traffic on the routes to the venue on Sunday so please leave plenty of time to get there. Fee of 5 euro (cash only) per adult will be payable at the gate. If any Clubs are running buses to the event, it would be greatly appreciated if a nominated person could collect the money in advance of arriving at the gate.

Munster Senior Women's Cross Country Distance
As per the change made at the 2018 Munster Convention, the Senior Women's distance will be 6km. Senior Men's distance remains at 10km.

North Tipp Primary Schools Indoor Games
Wednesday 20th November from 10am to 2pm in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
See all the details here.

County Tipperary Post Primary Schools XC Championships
Tuesday 26th November 2019 in Thurles Crokes A.C. Grounds
See all the details here.

NCAA Early Season XC Results
See here.
Our thanks to Brother John Dooley for the information.

Club Children's Officer Forum
Kieron Stout, AAI National Children's Officer, will hold a Club Children's Officer Forum in Thurles Crokes A.C. Clubhouse on Monday 11th November from 7.30pm to 9pm. All Club Children's Officers are required to attend along with Club Chairpersons. Topics covered on the night will be Athletics Ireland Child Protection Plan Webpage, New Sport Ireland Child Safeguarding Guidance, Children First Guidance, Risk Assessment for Children's Sport & Child Safeguarding Statement followed by a Q& A session.

County Tipperary Community Games XC

Thursday 21st November in Thurles Crokes A.C. Grounds.
Registration from 6.15pm with first race to start at 7pm. The Mary Doyle Trophy will be awarded to the area with the most participants on the night.
More information on Tipperary Community Games FB page here.

County Juvenile Uneven Age XC Results

Sunday 13th October in Moyglass.
See here. Any errors/omissions to Eibhlis Purcell at maighean@outlook.com
See Juvenile PRO report here.

County Intermediate XC Results
Sunday 13th October in Moyglass.
Results here. Photos here.

Major Jumps Coach & Athlete Development Opportunities
See details here.

Munster Schools Combined Events Championships
Tuesday 22nd October in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
See details here.

County Juvenile Uneven Age XC Entries
See here. Any errors to Eibhlis Purcell at maighean@outlook.com.

Irish Athletes in US Colleges for 2019/2020
See here.
Our thanks to Brother John Dooley for the information.

Munster Regional Athletics Academy
Details for the 2019/2020 Squads and all information on how to register can be found here.
Closing date for Athletics Academy athletes to register online is Thursday 24th October.

2nd Ulster Winter Throws Festival
Sunday 20th October in Finn Valley Centre, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal
See all the details here.

County Juvenile Uneven Age, U/20 & Intermediate XC Championships
Sunday 13th October in Moyglass at 12 noon
Online entry closes at midnight on Thursday 10th October. All details here.
Please note that the U/17, U/19 & U/20 races are being held together as agreed at our AGM earlier in the year. The distance for the U/19 and U/20 Men has been reduced to 5k. See Course Map here.
Reminder: There is a charge payable at the gate of €5.00 (cash only) per adult. No admittance without paying the gate fee.

County Juvenile Even Age Cross Country Championships

See Results here. Juvenile PRO Report here. Photos here.
Any errors/omissions to Eibhlis Purcell at maighean@outlook.com

County Novice Cross Country Championships
See Results here

Munster Development & Performance Squads
Dates are Saturday 26th October, Saturday 23rd November & Saturday 14th December. More details to follow shortly.

Tipperary Women's Mini Marathon
Sunday 29th September 2019
See Results here.

County Tipperary Primary Schools XC Championships
Thursday 26th September in Thurles Crokes A.C. Grounds
See Results here.

Transfer List 2019
See here.

Level 2 Coaching Course in Athlone AIT
Details here.

Every 100 euro invested in Sport by Government, Exchequer gets 195 euro in tax revenues
Read more here.

Club Children's Officer Forum For Tipperary Clubs
Kieron Stout, Athletics Ireland's National Children's Officer will hold a Club Children's Officer Forum on Monday 11th November @ 7.30am in Thurles Crokes A.C. Clubhouse. All Club Children's Officers will be required to attend but other Club members are also welcome. More details will be posted here when available.

Online Entry for Munster Even Age, U/23 & Novice XC Championships Now Open
Online Entry for the first day of the  Munster Cross Country Season on Sunday 20th October in Limerick Racecourse is now open. All details here.

See 2019 news here.

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See 2017 News here.

See 2016 News here.
 
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