Irish sports chiefs have insisted that athletes are not hood-winking "relentless" anti-doping checks, despite concerns the nation’s detection rate is behind international levels.

Irish athlete Tomas Rauktys has been banned for two years after being found guilty of doping offences.

Derval O'Rourke continued her build-up for the World Championships by winning her ninth national title at Santry's Morton Stadium today.

Paul Hession ran his fastest time of the year at today's Woodie's DIY National Senior Track & Field Championships, and in doing so secured his place at the 2012 Olympics.