Coghlan to replace Hackett as Athletics Ireland CEO

MARY COGHLAN is to replace Brendan Hackett as CEO of Athletics Ireland. The chair of the Finance and Risk Committee begins her new role on May 19.

The Oxford graduate is a qualified actuary and has extensive experience in accounting and finance. Her brother Peter, 10 times a national champion, holds the Irish record for the 110m Hurdles, while the new CEO captained Crusaders AC and represented the club at 100m, 200m, and 400m.

She said: “I am delighted to be appointed CEO of Ireland’s most successful international sports organisation. Athletics Ireland is in the very fortunate and enviable position of receiving outstanding support from the Irish Sports Council.”