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Michael O'Beirne RIP

It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of one of the finest gentlemen of our sport, Michael O'Beirne, Dundrum A.C. He was a great competitor and ambassador for Tipperary and Master athletics. We shall surely miss him.
May he rest in peace.
Funeral Details here.

Munster Schools T&F Championships
Link to Results here - live.munsterathletics.com

Munster Schools T&F Championships
Saturday 21st May 2022 in Templemore Track
See Timetable here.

County U13 to U19 T&F Championships
Sunday 15th May 2022
Text File Results here.
Full Results here.
Relay results U9 to U19 here.

County U9 to U12 T&F Championships
Saturday 14th May 2022
Text File Results here.
Full Results here.

East Munster Schools Boys T&F Championships
Thursday 12th May in Templemore Track
See Results here.

County Master Road Championships
Sunday 8th May 2022 in Templemore
See Results here.

East Munster Schools GIRLS T&F Championships
Wednesday 4th May in Waterford RSC
See Results here.

County Master Road Championships
Sunday 8th May in Templemore @ 10.30am
See all the details here.

County Juvenile T&F Championships
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May in Templemore Track
Online entry is now open at Competition No. 569
Entry link here -https://entry.athleticsireland.ie
Closing date is Tuesday 10th May at 6pm
Timetables: Day 1 U9 to U12   Day 2 U13 to U19

Dundrum A.C. BK5K Road Race
Wednesday 4th May in Dundrum
See Entry link here -https://bk5k.itsyourrace.com/register/
Entries close on Tuesday 3rd May.

Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. 5k and 10k Road Races,
Friday 17th June at 7.30pm in Littleton
Details here.

County Junior, Senior & Masters T&F Championships
See Results here -   Track   Field
Many thanks to all who helped out today and to all the Clubs that supported the event.

Mooreabbey Milers A.C. Michael Curley Cunningham 4 Mile Road Race
Friday 13th May @ 7.30pm in Galbally
See details here.

County Tipperary Junior, Senior & Masters T&F Championships
Sunday 24th April in Templemore
Final Timetable here.

Munster Half Marathon and Marathon Championships
These Championships are being run in conjunction with the Regeneron Great Limerick Run on Sunday 1st May. See all the details here.

County Tipperary Junior, Senior & Masters T&F Championships
Sunday 24th April in Templemore Track @ 11am
See Timetable here.
Online entry now open, Competition No. 563 at this link - https://entry.athleticsireland.ie
Closing date is Wednesday 20th April at 6pm

Tipperary Post Primary Schools T&F Championships
Wednesday 6th April in Templemore
See Results here.
Many thanks to everyone who helped out at the Championships and to all the schools who supported the event.

County Novice "B" Road Championships
See Results here.

County Novice B Road Championships
Sunday 3rd April in Fethard Town Park
Eircode E91RH99, if coming from Killenaule side, turn right at the Post Office. If coming from Clonmel side, turn left at the Post Office.
Women's 3km race is 2 laps and starts at 12 noon
Men's 6k race is 4 laps and starts at 12.30pm

Templemore Throws Weekend
Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May
See Timetable here.
Online entry now open at Competition No. 559 here - https://entry.athleticsireland.ie/

County Junior and Senior Road Championships
Sunday 27th March in Dundrum
See Results here.

County Novice B Road Championships
Sunday 3rd April in Fethard Town Park @ 12 noon
Online entry open at https://entry.athleticsireland.ie/
Competition No. 527, closing date is Thursday 31st March at 6pm

Tipperary Post Primary Schools T&F Championships
Wednesday 6th April in Templemore Track
Online entry will be open shortly at https://entry.athleticsireland.ie/
See Timetable and other information here.

County Junior and Senior Road Championships
Sunday 27th March in Dundrum
See Course Map here.
Junior Women and Men's 3k races start together at 12.15pm
Senior Men's 10k and Senior Women's 5k races start together at 12.30pm.

Munster U9 to U11 Indoor Championships
Saturday 26th March in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
See Amended Timetable and important info here.
Start Lists here - Individual   Relay
Can all Clubs please check and notify any changes to ahoey@munsterathletics.com immediately.
Due to the current high volume of Covid-19 infections, it is strongly recommended that everyone wears a mask while in the Stadium.

County Road Relay Championships
Sunday 20th March in Moyne.
See Results here.

AAI National Juvenile Indoor Championships
See AAI Review & results here.

National Juvenile Indoor Championships
See all information here.
Timetables have been revised, pole vaulters take note of the changes.
Can everyone please check revised timetables to ensure your events are not affected.

First Throwing Cage in Ireland Delivered to Templemore A.C.
Well done to John Dwyer and all his team at Templemore A.C.
Read more here.

National Junior & U23 Indoor Championships

Congrats to Katie Bergin, Moyne A.C. (gold U23 60m, silver U23 200m), Ava Rochford, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (gold Junior HJ, silver Pole Vault), Padraic Hassett, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (gold Junior 200m), David Ryan, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. (gold U23 400m), Sean Carolan, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (gold U23 Shot Putt, 2nd Long Jump and WFD), Jodie McGrath, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (3rd Junior Pole Vault), Ben Connolly, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (3rd Junior Pole Vault), Mark Carroll, Nenagh Olympic A.C. (3rd Junior LJ), Grace Fitzgerald, Tipperary Town A.C. (3rd Junior TJ)and Nenagh Olympic A.C. Men's 4 x 200m Relay (gold Junior Men),
See Results and AAI Review here.

Team Ireland Return from European Throws Cup
See more here.

Irish Life Health Irish Schools Cross Country Championships
 

Well done to Kevin Finn, Nenagh CBS 2nd Minor Boys race, Evanne Duffy, Loreto Clonmel, 9th Junior Girls and a place on the SIAB Schools XC International team, Luke Purcell, Nenagh CBS, 7th Senior Boys, Muireann Duffy, Loreto Clonmel, 5th Senior Girls and Niamh Cunneen, St. Mary's Nenagh 9th Senior Girls.
See AAI Review and results here.

County Intermediate Road Championships
Sunday 13th March 2022 in Ballyneale.
Results here.

County U9 to Junior Indoor Championships
Saturday 12th March in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
Timetable here. Important information here.
Start Lists here.
Individual Results here.
Relay Results here.

Irish Life Health Cross Country Championships
Saturday 12th March in Mallusk Playing Fields, Belfast.
See Timetable, Course Map and other info here.

Munster Schools XC Championships
Thursday 3rd March in Riverstick/Kinsale.
See Results here.

More European Master Medals for Tipperary

Congrats to John Dwyer who placed 2nd in the M35 Discus at the European Masters Championships in Braga with a throw of 41.08m. Results here. John was also 4th in the M35 Shot Putt with a new pb of 13.50m.
Well done also to John Fitzgibbon, Thurles Crokes A.C. who was 3rd in the 3k with a time of 9.05.74,  a 4 sec pb. See race here. Results here.
Congrats also to John Laste, Clonmel A.C. (8th M55 3k Walk) and to Hazel Galloway, Clonmel A.C. who placed 4th in the W65 60m in a time of 10.02. See race here. Results here. Hazel goes in the final of the W65 200m tomorrow. Good luck Hazel.  

National Senior Indoor Championships
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th February in Abbotstown
See all the details here.
Good luck to all our athletes who will be competing over the weekend.

Online Nutrition Series Workshops
See all the details here.

Gold for Dwyer and Bronze for Fitzgibbon at European Masters

Congrats to John Dwyer, Templemore who won gold in the M35 Hammer at the European Masters in Braga and to John Fitzgibbon, Thurles Crokes A.C. who won a bronze team medal in the 8k Cross Country race.
Report on John Dwyer here.
Report on John Fitzgibbon here.

New Tipperary Marathon Record for David Mansfield, Clonmel A.C.

See more here.


Best Overall Senior Clubs - Road and XC
See here.

County Novice Road Championships
Sunday 20th February 2022 in Moyne.
See Results here.

Munster Schools XC Postponed
Due to the upgrading of Storm Eunice to an Orange warning, the Munster Schools XC is postponed to Thursday 3rd March at 12 noon in Riverstick, Co. Cork.

Mary Shelly, Templemore A.C.
An Appreciation

National Juvenile "B" XC Championships - Important Information
See all the information from AAI here. Timetable and Course Map here.
All tickets to gain admission to the event are being sold online at this link -https://entry.athleticsireland.ie
U16's are free.
Tipperary teams have been entered in the Girls and Boys U11 & U13, Master Women 035, Master Men 035 and 050. The first six athletes over the line from Tipperary in the above races will be considered the County teams. Names did not have to be included when entering the teams. There was not sufficient athletes in the other age groups to enter County teams. We wish all our athletes the very best of luck.

Tipperary Road and Indoor Championships Competitions Now Open Online
Link for entry is here. 

East Munster Schools XC Championships
See Result here.

Templemore A.C. Throws Cage Safe Use Protocol
See here.

East Munster Schools XC Championships
Thursday 3rd February in Thurles Crokes A.C. Grounds
See details including Course Map here.

County Juvenile & Junior Indoor Championships
Saturday 12th March 2022 @ 10am in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
See Timetable here.

AAI Permit/Licence Application Process
All Clubs must notify the County Board first and have their fixture agreed before using the National Online Permit Application Link to apply for their race permits.

Mary Shelley RIP
It is with great sadness that Templemore A.C. announce the death of Mary Shelley who was involved with the club for over 40 years. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Funeral Arrangements here.

National Juvenile "B" XC Championships
The National Juvenile B Cross Country Championships take place in Castlelyons on Sunday 13th February in Castlelyons, Co. Cork. If clubs are sending athletes to this event, please contact County Secretary, Eibhlis Purcell, with the athletes name and age group. If there are sufficient athletes attending in a particular age group, the County will enter a team otherwise no teams will be entered. Please confirm by 4th February. E-mail: maighean@outlook.com.

County Senior & Masters Indoor Championships
Results here.
Many thanks to all the Clubs who supported the event, to Nenagh Olympic A.C. and to all our officials on the day. It's really great to be back.

6th Annual North West Indoor Games
22nd January in the National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin
Closing date is midnight on 15th January.
See all the details here. Entry form here.

County Senior & Masters Indoor Championships
Sunday 16th January 2022 in Nenagh Indoor Stadium
2022 ages apply. All athletes must be registered for 2022. Guests welcome.
See Provisional timetable and details here.
Online entry is now open at this link - https://entry.athleticsireland.ie
Competition No. 323. Closing date is Friday 14th January at 6pm.
Important Covid 19 info and other details here.
Latest Sport Ireland Guidelines are here.
Contact Tracing Form here. Everyone must fill out before 9pm on Saturday evening.
It is recommended that everyone attending take an antigen test on Saturday evening to ensure they are Covid free. 

Willie Flynn RIP
The death has occurred of Willie Flynn, brother of our President, John Flynn, Moyne A.C.
May he rest in peace.
See funeral arrangements here.

County Masters XC Championships
Sunday 19th December 2021 in Thurles Crokes A.C. Grounds
See Results here.

Provisional County Fixtures for 2022
See here.
Please note all the dates are subject to change depending on Covid restrictions imposed by Sport Ireland, AAI and/or government of Ireland.

Major Success for Munster Athletes at Euro XC

Congrats to U23 individual silver medalist, Darragh McElhinney, Bantry A.C. and to his gold medal winning team which included Micheal Power, West Waterford A.C. and Donal Devane, Ennis Track A.C. Congrats also to the Irish U20 Men's silver medal winning team which included Dean Casey, Ennis Track A.C. Well done also to Jane Buckley, Leevale A.C. (30th U20 Women), Ruth Heery, Waterford A.C. (50th U23 Women), Aoife Cooke, Eagle A.C.(38th Senior Women) and Michelle Finn, Leevale A.C. (46th, Senior Women). See AAI Review here. Sportsfile photos here.

County Masters & U23 Cross Country Championships
Sunday 19th December in Thurles Crokes A.C. Grounds at 11am.
Online entry is open at Competition No. 467 here.
Closing date is 15th December at 6pm.

National Novice and Uneven Age Cross Country Championships
Sunday 5th December in Gowran, Co. Kilkenny
See all the details here.

County Teams for National Juvenile Uneven Age XC
See here.
Can all Clubs please confirm their athletes availability to Eibhlis Purcell immediately at maighean@outlook.com

Tipperary Post Primary Schools Cross Country Championships
See Provisional Results here.
Overall Results here.

County Juvenile "B" Cross Country Championships
Sunday 14th November in Moyne.
See Results here.

County Novice "B" Cross Country Championships
Sunday 14th November in Moyne.
See Results here.

Sean Naughton RIP

It is with great sadness that Tipperary Athletics has learned about the passing of Sean Naughton, Nenagh Olympic A.C. Sean was a legend in his own right, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, coach, mentor, friend and all round champion of athletes and athletics. He will truly be missed by all his athletes and athletics friends in Tipperary and beyond but the legacy he has left behind will be remembered forever.
Go dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Read more about Sean here.
See Funeral Arrangements here.

County Juvenile Teams for National Juvenile Even Age XC
See here.
If any athletes cannot attend, please let Eibhlis Purcell know immediately by e-mailing maighean@outlook.com

County Juvenile "B" & Novice "B" XC
Sunday 14th November in Moyne
See info in relation to Juvenile "B" Champs here.
Course Map here. Link to Covid-19 Health Questionnaire here.
Online entry link here. Competition No. 466. Closing date for entries is Thursday 11th November @ 6pm.
See Athletics Ireland Covid-19 Guidelines here. Sport Ireland Guidelines here.

Throws Safety Guidance
See here.

Tipperary Post Primary Schools Cross Country
Thursday 18th November 2021 in Thurles Crokes A.C. Grounds
See information here.

County Juvenile Relay Championships
See Results here.

County Senior Cross Country Championships
See Women's Results here.
Senior Men's Results here. 

County Juvenile Relays & Senior XC
Covid 19 Form can be found here.
Timetable here. Course Map here.
The host club, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. will be having a raffle on the day for a hamper with all the proceeds going towards their new track development. Tickets are 5 euro per strip. Your support would be greatly appreciated by the Club.
 
County Juvenile Uneven Age & Junior XC Results

Sunday 10th October in Galbally.
See here.
See Even Age Report here. 

County Intermediate XC Results
Sunday 10th October in Galbally
Women   Men

County Juvenile Uneven Age, Junior & Intermediate XC Championships
Sunday 10th October in Galbally. First race starts at 11am.
Details for County Juvenile Uneven Age Championships here. Timetable here.
Covid-19 Guidelines here. See Covid-19 Health Screening Questionnaire here.
Course Map here.
Admission fee for all non competitors will be 5 euro each. Please have cash ready on the day as there will be no card facilities available. No cash, no admittance. 

Munster Juvenile Even Age, U23 & Novice XC Championships
Sunday 24th October in the Turnpike, Two Mile Borris.
See Timetable here. Course Map here. Traffic Directions here.
Juvenile Rules here. Senior Rules here.

County Juvenile Even Age XC Championships
Sunday 3rd October in Newport
See Results here.

County Novice Cross Country Championships
Sunday 3rd October in Newport
Results here.

Munster 2022 Fixtures
See here.

Munster Schools Combined Events Championships
Saturday 9th October in Templemore Track at 11am
See Competition Rules here.
Details have gone to all schools.
All entries through schools only. Closing date is Thursday 7th October at 6pm
Covid-19 Health Screening Declaration here.
Timetable here.

Tipperary's Famous Athletes Series
Many thanks again to Michael O'Dwyer for all his work in compiling additional articles in the Famous Athletes of Tipperary series (No 146 - 175) and his revision of existing articles. See all the articles here. Below are some videos from Michael's archives which are a real treat to watch for athletics fans.

County Juvenile Even Age & Novice Cross Country Championships
Sunday 3rd October in Newport
See details for County Juvenile Even Age Championships here. Timetable here.
Course Map here.  Covid-19 Guidelines here. Covid-19 Health Screening Questionnaire here.
Online entry now open at this link - https://entry.athleticsireland.ie/. Competition No. 463 Closing date will be Wednesday 29th September at 6pm.
Eircode for Newport venue is V94TW2N

 
County Juvenile Relays & Senior Cross Country Championships
Sunday 17th October in the Turnpike, Two Mile Borris
Timetable here. Course map here.
Link to Covid-19 Health Screening Questionnaire here. Covid-19 Guidelines here.

Munster Development & Academy Squads
First session is Saturday 25th September in Templemore.
See all the details here.
Link to Covid-19 Health Screening Questionnaire is here.

St. Joseph's A.C. Open Road Race Walks
Friday 24th September at the Pink Rock
Details here.

County Tipperary 10 Mile Road Championships
Sunday 12th September 2021
See Results here.

St. Cronan's A.C. Open Cross Country
Sunday 19th September @ 11am in Ballymacahill, Barefield, Co. Clare
Details here.

Tailteann Games Details
Saturday 11th September in Morton Stadium, Santry
Timetable here.   Parking Details here.
Please leave plenty of time to travel to Dublin as the All Ireland Football Final is on the same day and the traffic on the M50 and the roads into Dublin may be heavy.
Mary Ashe will have the Munster singlets and numbers so athletes should check in with Mary at least 45 minutes before their event starts. 

County Cross Country Dates 2021
See dates and venues on Fixtures page here.

Munster Tailteann Team
See Munster Tailteann Team here which has been selected for the Tailteann Games on Saturday 11th September in Morton Stadium, Santry. Athletes who cannot attend or athletes who have qualified in two events but are not doing both, please e-mail ahoey@munsterathletics.com immediately. Timetable here.

Munster Schools Tailteann Trials
Saturday 4th September 2021 in Templemore Track
See Results here.

County Senior & Masters 10 Mile Road Championships
Sunday 12th September in Galbally @ 11am
See Course Map here.
Link to Covid-19 Health Questionnaire here.
Race starting at 11am, less than 1 mile outside the village at Mooreabbey, passing through the village, out the Tipperary road, turning left at approx. 3.5 miles, straight road, water station at mile 5, left at Garryspillane Cross, left after Co-op and back in the road to finish just outside the village. Runners MUST run on the left-hand side of the road at all times.
Parking at the school only, stewards will direct. Eircode for school is E34 XN57.
Strictly NO PARKING around the church area. Number collection in the Community Centre Car park from 9.45am to 10.30am. Toilets available at the Community Centre.

Mooreabbey Milers A.C. 10 Mile Road Race
Sunday 29th August 2021
See Results here.

Templemore Throws Festival
Saturday 28th August in Templemore Track. See Flyer here.
Online entry now open, Competition No. 451 here. Closing date is 25th August 2021 at midnight.
Link to Covid-19 Health Questionnaire is here.
This needs to be filled out by all athletes, officials and parents by Friday night at the latest.

Munster XC Dates
Sunday 24th October - Munster Juvenile Even Age, U23 & Novice XC Championships in the Turnpike, Two  Mile Borris
Sunday 31st October - Munster Juvenile Uneven Age, Junior & Senior XC Championships in the Turnpike, Two Mile Borris
Sunday 7th November - Munster Juvenile "B" & Intermediate XC Championships in Cork (venue tbc)
Sunday 28th November - Munster Juvenile XC Relays and Masters XC Championships in Clare (venue tbc).

National Masters T&F
Details here.

County Senior Road Championships
See Results here.

County Senior Road Championships
These races 10k for men and 5k for women take place in Dundrum next Sunday, 22nd August at 12.30pm. Both races will start together 100m apart at 12.30pm with the men doing two laps and the women one lap of the usual circuit. Race HQ is the Scout Community Hall beside the running track which for those who are not familiar with the Dundrum circuit entrance to Hall is at the 5k start line. Parking, race numbers and toilets will all be at the Hall. Please be mindful of local residents re. Covid regulations. Adhere to Covid signage instructions and follow the directions of stewards and PA announcer on the day.
Course Map here.
Covid-19 Health Questionnaire here.

Munster Tailteann Trials
Find all information here.

Munster Schools Tailteann Trials
Saturday 4th September in Templemore Track at 11am
Munster schools have been contacted. Eligible athletes must be born between 1st September 2004 and 31st August 2006 inclusive.
Timetable and further details to follow

County Junior & Masters Road Championships
See results here.

AAI Review from Day 2 of National Juvenile T&F
See here.

AAI Review from Day 1 of National Juvenile T&F
See here.

Online Entry Now Open for Following Competitions:
County Senior Road Championships (Competition No. 362)
Closing date is Thursday 19th August
County Senior & Masters 10 Mile Road Championships (Competition No. 313)
Closing date is Thursday 9th September
Online entry link - https://entry.athleticsireland.ie
Entries through Club Secretaries only.

Munster Qualifiers for National U12 to U19 TF Championships
See here.
Covid Questionnaire that will need to be printed off and completed can be found here.
Athlete and Parent to complete the same form and hand in at check in.
Timetables:   Day 1 (Friday 6th and Saturday 7th)
Day 2 (Sunday 8th)
Day 3 (Saturday 14th)

County U9 to U11 T&F Championships
Sunday 1st August 2021
See Results here.

County U9 to U11 T&F Championships
Sunday 1st August in Templemore Track
Timetable here.
Covid-19 Health Questionnaire here.

County Intermediate Road Championships
See Results here.

County Junior & Master Road Championships
Sunday 8th August in Clerihan.
Please note that the Junior and O/65 Masters will run the 3km distance together.
See important details and course map here.
Covid-19 Health Questionnaire here.

County U9 to U11 T&F Championships
Sunday 1st August in Templemore Track
Draft Timetable here.
Online Entry is now open at this link - https://entry.athleticsireland.ie.
Competition No. 442. Closing date is Tuesday 27th July at midnight.
Event times will be filled in when the entries close.

County Intermediate Road Championships
Sunday 25th July in Ballyneale, Carrick-On-Suir
The first race (Ladies) will be at 12 noon followed by the Men's race at 1pm
The finish line will be in the layby across from Ballyneale National School.
The numbers can be collected at the finish line. Please ensure that all athletes have the Covid-19 Health Screening Questionnaire filled in before they come to race.
See Covid-19 Health Screening Questionnaire here.
See Map of Course here.

Online Entry Now Open for County Intermediate and Junior & Masters Road Championships
Closing date for Intermediate is midnight on Thursday 22nd July, Competition No. 365
Closing date for Junior & Masters is midnight on Thursday 5th August, Competition No. 364
Entry Link is here.

County Novice "B" Road Championships
Wednesday 14th July in Templemore
See Results here.

Brother John Dooley and Athletics
Very interesting reading here.

Road Map for County Novice "B" Road Championships
See here.

U18 Competition in Paris on 31 July 2021
Expression of Interest Sought from athletes born in 2004 and 2005
Details here.

Silver for Kenny at European U23 T&F
More here.
Day 1 report here and here.
Day 3 report here
Day 4 report here.

Covid-19 Update
2nd July

Team Ireland Selections for Tokyo Made
Details here.

World Athletics Footwear Rule - Juvenile Competitions
Read the details here.

2021 Dublin Marathon Cancelled
More here.

2021 National League
Details here.

Online Entry Now Open for Munster Junior, U23, Senior & Masters T&F
Competition No. 437 and 439. Entry link here.
Entries through Club Secretaries
Timetables here.

Dundrum A.C. Coillte 10km Review
See here.

Dundrum A.C. Coillte 10km Preview
See here.

County Novice "B"  and Junior Road Championships
Wednesday 14th July in Templemore
Women's race starts at 7.45pm with an 8.30pm start for the Men's race.
Online entry is now open. Junior option has now been added. Closing date is midnight on Sunday 11th July. Competition No. 363 at this link - https://entry.athleticsireland.ie/#
All the finishes will be on Bank Street just below the Hall and the racing will be on the same roads as the County Senior Road Championships in 2019. The Clubhouse will be open for toilets and numbers can be collected at the finish line outside the Hall on Bank Street, opposite side of the road to the Finish Line.
See Covid-19 Health Questionnaire here.
County Board Guidelines
Road Race Volunteer Staff & Marshall Guidelines
Road Race Participant Guidelines
Road Race Event Organisers Guidelines

Mockler and Ryan Selected for European U23 Championships in Estonia
Details of selections here.

National Senior T&F Championships
AAI Review Day 1
More here.
AAI Review Day 2

County Novice Road Championships
Sunday 27th June in Moyne
See Results here.

Munster Children's Games
Online entry is now open at this link - https://entry.athleticsireland.ie/#/,
Competiton No. 430. Closing date is midnight on Sunday 4th July.
Entry through Club Secretaries only. Maximum of two events per team. Clubs can only enter a maximum of three teams per event per age group.

Munster U12 to U19 T&F Championships
Online entry is now open at this link - https://entry.athleticsireland.ie/#/, competition No. 429.
Closing date is midnight on Sunday 27th June. Entry through Club Secretaries only. Maximum of three events per athlete. 

County Novice Road Championships,
Sunday 27th June in Moyne
See Covid-19 Health Questionnaire here.
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 for the 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.</