IRELAND’S minute involvement in the world indoor championships at Valencia was short-lived as the two representatives, sprinter Ailish McSweeney and 1,500m runner James Nolan, bowed out opening day.

MARK CARROLL is almost certain to take his place alongside Alastair Cragg in the 3,000m at the European Indoor Championships in Madrid next month and will also take part in the BUPA Great Ireland Run on April 19.