Athletics Ireland gets set for debate

The Athletics Ireland biannual General Congress takes place this weekend in the Moran’s Silver Springs Hotel in Cork and there is expected to be some lively debate and arguments over a wide range of topics from cross-country to finance and high performance.

“The past two years have been both challenging and exciting as we continue our journey of growing the sport of athletics,” said John Foley, the chief executive of Athletics Ireland.

Among the challenges to be discussed is a crowded fixture list and the cross- country season where a motion from the Athletics Ireland board will be for an amalgamation of the inter club and inter-country cross- country championships.