Irish relay teams in bid to earn Beijing spot

IRISH 4x400m relay teams begin their quests for Olympic qualification next month.

On the June Bank Holiday weekend the women’s team compete in Turin with the men in action seven days later in Namur, Belgium.

Buoyed by the return of former national record holder, Karen Shinkins, and some fine form shown by Michelle Carey, there is an air of confidence in the camp. However team manager Patsy McGonagle is warning against overconfidence.