Athletics Ireland name former sprinter Ryan as new Director of Coaching

GARY RYAN has been appointed Director of Coaching with Athletics Ireland, but the resignation of High Performance Director, Elaine Fitzgerald, has shocked the sport and left AAI with a huge void.

Athletics Ireland name former sprinter Ryan as new Director of Coaching

The Director of Coaching has been vacant since Stephen Maguire was forced to resign for health reasons last year and Ryan’s appointment means his post as Director of Development will be filled by another former international athlete, Jacqui Freyne (nee Stokes) from Waterford.

It’s understood a candidate from Britain has been earmarked for Director of Athletics and an announcement is imminent.

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