Limerick Athletics

Limerick Superstar breaks another Irish Record

By Jack Neville / September 5, 2023 /

Lavin now holds the Irish records in the 100m and 100m Hurdles following another exceptional season with Olympic qualification for 2024 already secured.

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Sarah Lavin sets new Irish Record but just misses out on World Athletics 100m hurdles Final

By Jack Neville / August 24, 2023 /

It is another remarkable achievement for the Emerald AC athlete, breaking the record 13 years to the day that O’Rourke set it.

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Sarah Lavin falls short of medal in finals after recording PB in Athletics Championship semi-final

By Jack Neville / August 22, 2022 /

Limerick’s Sarah Lavin finished in fifth at the finals of the 100mH at the European Athletics Championships in Munich on Sunday evening.

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Sarah Lavin bids for honours at European Athletics Championships on Saturday

By Jack Neville / August 19, 2022 /

The Emerald AC athlete will be in action in the 100mH heats which begin at 8.43pm (7.43pm Irish time) on Saturday evening.

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Council To Commence Work On World Class Athletics Hub In Newcastlewest

By Raffaele Rocca / December 17, 2021 /

Limerick City and County Council has appointed contractors Sole Sports & Leisure Limited to begin construction of a new Regional Athletics Hub in Newcastle West in the coming weeks. The new Regional Athletics Hub…

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Limerick’s Sarah Lavin chosen to represent Ireland at the Tokyo Olympics

By Jack Neville / July 9, 2021 /

Off the back of a stellar 2021 thus far, Limerick’s Sarah Lavin has been chosen to take part in the Tokyo Olympics. Lavin is one of 25 Irish athletes chosen…

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Limerick Hurdler Sarah Lavin looks Tokyo Bound

By Mark Reilly / June 21, 2021 /

Sarah Lavin, Limerick hurdler made a huge statement in her attempts to secure Olympic qualification. She became only the second Irish Woman to break the 13-second barrier in the 100m…

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Ciara Neville in flying form at outdoor season opener in Andujar

By Jack Neville / May 24, 2021 /

Limerick athlete Ciara Neville was in action at the World Continental Tour Bronze in Andujar, Spain on Saturday. Neville, who was competing in her first 100m race in almost two…

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WATCH: Limerick’s Sarah Lavin sets new personal best in Madrid as she gears up for European Championships

By Jack Neville / February 26, 2021 /

Limerick’s Sarah Lavin continued her excellent early season form as she beat her personal best twice at the World Indoor Tour on Wednesday evening in Madrid. The event came in…

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Limerick duo to represent Ireland at European Indoor Championships next month

By Jack Neville / February 22, 2021 /

Emerald AC duo Ciara Neville and Sarah Lavin will represent Ireland at next month’s European Indoor Championships next month after being chosen on the 24 strong team. Both are coached…

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