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Irish Independent
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
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.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Festival to set record for most people yodelling
A charity hopes to set up a record for the most people yodelling in unison in Somerset. Charity School in a Bag (SIAB) is hosting its annual fundraiser event Home Farm Fest from 6-8 June for the 18th time. As part of the festival, Yodellynne, or Lynne Nash, will be teaching yodelling to the festival goers - hoping to become the biggest group of people yodelling in unison in Somerset. Luke Simon, Founder of School in a Bag, said: "This year is by far our biggest Home Farm Fest to date – we have sold out for the first time ever. At a time where so many festivals are folding we are clearly doing something right." More news stories for Somerset Listen to the latest news for Somerset School in a Bag sends school bags filled with educational resources to disadvantaged and disaster-affected children. Mr Simon added: "Having extra things happening over the weekend like Owain and Lexi leaving on their world trip where they will be fundraising for SchoolBags as they go, to Yodellynne bringing something we've never had at Home Farm Fest before, all adds to the fun." Owain and Lexi will set off on a cycle trip around the world to raise money for the charity with a fanfare on the Saturday from the festival site. Home Farm Fest takes place from 6-8 June at Chilthorne Domer. Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Schoolbag appeal to help young earthquake victims School-bags target raised for earthquake children Bid to gift 3,000 school bags to Afghan refugees School in a Bag
