Young Sligo athletes Lucie Cawley and Briain Cullinan break Irish records at Tailteann Games
Also competing was Lucie Cawley (Mercy College, Sligo) who won the 1500m steeple chase. Lucie's time of sub 5min for 1500m steeple broke the Tailteann Schools Irish record for this event. This is Lucie's 3rd record achieved this year and her fantastic performances have earned her a well deserved place on the Irish team travelling to the European Youth Summer Olympic Festival which is being held in Skopje, North Macedonia from the 20 to 26 July 2025.
Nicole Flanagan (Mercy College, Sligo) competed in both the Long Jump and Triple Jump and won silver with a brilliant second place in the triple jump.
Briain, Lucie and Nicole's performances on the day earn them selection for the 2025 SIAB (Schools International Athletic Board) Track & Field Championships which will be held on Saturday, 19th July 2025 at Moorways Stadium, Derby, England.
This prestigious event features Under-17 athletes from England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, selected based on their performances at national championships.
There were some great performances also by Mila Clancy in the long jump, and Riona Luse as she tied for 5th in the high jump and filled the 4th pace spot in the triple jump. Ross Campbell keeps going from strength to strength as he took a brilliant 6th place in the boys 1500m steeplechase and Ruairí McLoughlin took 7th place in the boys hammer with a brilliant throw of 34m 52cm. Sinead Evans, brand new to the sport this year ran close to a personal best in the girls 1500metres and will blossom over the coming year. Congratulations to all the juvenile athletes and to their coach, Dermot McDermott.
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