Ireland Names 19-Strong Team for European Indoor Championships

Athletics Ireland has announced a 19-member team for the upcoming European Indoor Championships scheduled for March 6-9 in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. The squad features several Olympians, including Sharlene Mawdsley (400m), Sarah Healy (3000m), and Mark English (800m), who recently set a new Irish indoor record of 1:45.12. Newcomers like James Gormley and Bori Akinola are set to make their senior debuts, while established athletes such as Andrew Coscoran and Sarah Lavin aim for podium finishes after notable performances in recent months. The team includes strong relay prospects, with both the mixed and women’s 4x400m teams looking to build on Ireland's growing successes in relay events. The Irish team has not secured a medal at these championships since 2019, but hopes are high for a breakthrough this year. Coverage of the event is expected to be provided by RTÉ Sport, with further details to follow.