Why 'glamorous' overseas options are not always the best choice for Irish athletes

One of Athletics Ireland's leading coaches told high performance director Paul McNamara that the supports available to Irish athletes are the "best in the world"

Cian McPhillips is one of the Irish athletes taking advantage of the support system available at home. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Athletics Ireland High Performance Director Paul McNamara believes the home-based supports available to this country’s track and field elite are the “best in the world”.

Following the country’s most successful ever European Championships, McNamara said both Athletics Ireland and the Sport Ireland Institute need to be louder and more assertive in selling to Irish athletes the “world-class environment” available on their doorstep.