Saturday Live: How to Watch Irish Athletes Today

It’s one of the quieter Saturdays on the athletics calendar, with just a handful of Irish athletes in action across two competitions. Irish interest today comes from the European Throwing Cup in Nicosia, Cyprus, while back home the National U20 and U23 Indoor Championships take place in Athlone.

🇨🇾 European Throwing Cup
Nicosia, Cyprus

The European Throwing Cup gets underway in Nicosia with five Irish athletes set to compete across the two day programme.

Just two are in action on Saturday. First up is Nicola Tuthill, who begins her campaign in the women’s hammer throw shortly Tuthill enjoyed an outstanding 2025 season, winning silver medals at both the World University Games and the European U23 Championships. Having already secured qualification for the European Championships in Birmingham, today’s competition offers a strong early season test as she begins building momentum for the summer ahead.

Anna Gavigan is also in action in the afternoon in the women’s U23 discus. The Irish thrower claimed silver in the event at the 2023 European U23 Championships and will be aiming to build on that success when she steps into the circle in Nicosia this afternoon.

Three more Irish athletes are set to compete on Sunday as the European Throwing Cup continues.

⏰ 10.30am – 🏋️‍♀️ Nicola Tuthill – Women’s Hammer
⏰ 12.35pm – 🏋️‍♀️ Anna Gavigan – Women’s U23 Discus

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🇮🇪 National Indoor U20 & U23 Championships
Athlone, Ireland | TUS International Arena

Back on home soil, the National U20 and U23 Indoor Championships take place today at the TUS International Arena in Athlone. The meeting traditionally provides a platform for some of Ireland’s best up and coming athletes, with many of the country’s next generation talents set to compete across a full programme of track and field events.

There is also a strong crossover with the senior ranks this year. Six current national senior champions are returning to compete within their respective age groups, highlighting the depth of talent on show.

Among them is Seán Doggett, who has been enjoying an excellent indoor season and currently holds the national lead over 400 metres. The Athenry AC athlete will step down in distance today as he lines up in the 200 metres.

You can see the full timetable for all events below.

Track

⏰ 10.00am – 🏃‍♀️ Women’s 60m Heats
⏰ 10.30am – 🏃‍♂️ Men’s 60m Heats
⏰ 11.20am – 🏃‍♀️ Women’s 1500m Final
⏰ 11.38am – 🏃‍♂️ Men’s 1500m Final
⏰ 12.08pm – 🏃‍♀️ Women’s 400m Heats
⏰ 12.43pm – 🏃‍♂️ Men’s 400m Heats
⏰ 1.23pm – 🏃‍♀️ Women’s 60m Final
⏰ 1.33pm – 🏃‍♂️ Men’s 60m Final
⏰ 2.00pm – 🏃‍♀️ Women’s 800m Heats
⏰ 2.15pm – 🏃‍♂️ Men’s 800m Heats
⏰ 2.45pm – 🏃‍♀️ Women’s 200m Heats
⏰ 3.25pm – 🏃‍♂️ Men’s 200m Heats
⏰ 4.10pm – 🏃‍♀️ Women’s 3000m Final (U20 & U23)
⏰ 4.25pm – 🏃‍♂️ Men’s 3000m Walk Final (U20 & U23)
⏰ 4.40pm – 🏃‍♀️ Women’s 60m Hurdles Heats
⏰ 4.50pm – 🏃‍♂️ Men’s 60m Hurdles Heats
⏰ 5.00pm – 🏃‍♀️ Women’s 200m Final
⏰ 5.10pm – 🏃‍♂️ Men’s 200m Final
⏰ 5.20pm – 🏃‍♀️ Women’s 400m Final
⏰ 5.30pm – 🏃‍♂️ Men’s 400m Final
⏰ 5.40pm – 🏃‍♀️ Women’s 800m Final
⏰ 5.45pm – 🏃‍♂️ Men’s 800m Final
⏰ 5.55pm – 🏃‍♀️ Women’s 60m Hurdles Final
⏰ 6.05pm – 🏃‍♀️ Women’s 4x400m Relay Final
⏰ 6.15pm – 🏃‍♂️ Men’s 4x400m Relay Final

Field

⏰ 10.00am – 🏃 Triple Jump (U20 & U23 Men)
⏰ 11.20am – 🏃 Triple Jump (U20 & U23 Women)
⏰ 1.20pm – 🏃 Long Jump (U20 Men)
⏰ 2.30pm – 🏃 Long Jump (U20 Women)
⏰ 4.30pm – 🏃 Long Jump (U23 Men & Women)
⏰ 10.10am – 🏃 Shot Put (U20 & U23 Men)
⏰ 11.40am – 🏃 Shot Put (U20 & U23 Women)
⏰ 2.00pm – 🏃 Weight Throw (U20 & U23 Women)
⏰ 3.10pm – 🏃 Weight Throw (U20 & U23 Men)
⏰ 11.10am – 🏃 High Jump (U20 & U23 Men)
⏰ 1.30pm – 🏃 High Jump (U20 & U23 Women)
⏰ 11.30am – 🏃 Pole Vault (U20 & U23 Women)
⏰ 3.00pm – 🏃 Pole Vault (U20 & U23 Men)

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As ever, best of luck to all Irish athletes competing today.