News - Athletics
Local politicians want top-class athletics track in Longford
It comes after Ardagh's Cian McPhillips finished fourth in the 800 metres final at the World Athletics Championships.
Sep 22, 2025 07:24
Roscommon athletics track could be complete in 2026 after funding boost
The new 400m track, which will include provision for field sports, recently received planning approval from Roscommon County Council.
Sep 25, 2024 17:29
Planning decision delayed on new Roscommon athletics track
The applicants Lisnamult Community Enterprise CLG have requested further time to provide information requested by county planners.
Apr 25, 2024 13:20
Go ahead for upgrades at Longford Athletics club
The club has been operating a state of the art new athletics centre on the grounds of St. Mel's College.
Mar 11, 2024 12:14
Planning permission lodged for new Roscommon Athletic field
The plans call for an outdoor 400 metre running track, fully lit by 10 floodlights along the perimeter.
Sep 5, 2023 08:23
Planning application submitted for running track in Longford
Plans include the I.A.A.F approved synthetic track, ancillary surface sports facilities and a grass infield area
Feb 16, 2023 17:45
Roscommon Council not ruling out athletics track at proposed sports centre
The centre has been earmarked for the grounds of the Convent of Mercy Secondary School in Roscommon town.
Oct 19, 2021 08:18
Site selected for new multi million euro Roscommon sports centre
The centre will cater for both mainstream and niche sports.
Sep 29, 2021 13:16
Longford athletics centre will harness local talent according to European Champion
Cian McPhillips won the 1500 metre gold medal at the European U20 Championships in Tallinn in July.
Aug 20, 2021 16:47
Major new addition planned for new Longford athletics centre
The centre will be used as a base for the Longford Athletics Club and will be open to other sporting organisations in the region.
Aug 20, 2021 13:03
Irish Team Set For European Indoor Championship
The European Indoor athletics championships get underway in Torun, Poland this evening, a day earlier than scheduled due to such a high number of entrants.
Mar 4, 2021 12:45
McPhillips Set For Senior International Debut
Cian McPhillips have been selected for his senior international debut at the European Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland on March 5-7. McPhillips is named
Feb 22, 2021 17:04
Column: Covid-19 Speeds Up Irish Athletics
It’s finally happened! 51 days into 2021 and we have a sport that’s not rugby, horse racing or dog racing underway in Ireland!
Feb 22, 2021 00:08
McPhillips Clocks European Qualifying Time
Cian McPhillips smashed his 800 metre indoor personal best as he grabbed the 2021 European Indoor qualifying standard in Dublin. 18-year-old McPhillips finished
Feb 20, 2021 17:21Shannonside Newsletter
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