O'Connor, Adeleke and Co. to lead Irish Euro challenge 

Athletics Ireland announced its provisional selection on Tuesday following the closing of the qualification window on Monday morning. 
Kate O'Connor of Ireland during the Women's Heptathlon High Jump at the Scotstoun Stadium during day five of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Kate O'Connor of Ireland during the Women's Heptathlon High Jump at the Scotstoun Stadium during day five of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

International medallists Kate O’Connor, Mark English, Rhasidat Adeleke, Fionnuala McCormack and Sarah Healy are among the star names on the Irish team for the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham (10-16 August).

Athletics Ireland announced its provisional selection on Tuesday following the closing of the qualification window on Monday morning. 

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