Track & Field

Watch: Top Moments from the 2025 Irish Senior Track and Field Championships

RRRunRepublic Staff
Published 5 hours ago on 21 Jul 2026
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Watch: Top Moments from the 2025 Irish Senior Track and Field Championships

With the 2026 Irish Senior Track and Field Championships almost here, it's the perfect time to look back at some of the standout performances from last year's meeting at Morton Stadium.

From dramatic last lap victories to emotional comebacks, the 2025 championships delivered plenty of memorable moments. 

We look at seven of the best below before Ireland's top athletes return to battle for national titles once again this weekend.

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Ciara Neville's Emotional Return to 100m Gold

After battling back from a serious hamstring injury, Ciara Neville produced one of the stories of the championships, sprinting to her first national 100 metre title since 2019. It was a fitting reward after a difficult road back to the track.

Andrew Coscoran Storms Past Brian Fay to Win the 5000m

Brian Fay looked in control for much of the race before Andrew Coscoran unleashed a devastating final lap to snatch victory in one of the most dramatic finishes of the weekend.

Cathal Doyle Edges an Incredible 1500m Battle

One of the highest quality races of the championships saw Cathal Doyle hold off both Andrew Coscoran and Nick Griggs in a thrilling finish, with less than a quarter of a second separating the trio at the line.

Bori Akinola Captures his First Senior 100m Crown

Ireland's second fastest man (and fastest this season) finally secured his first senior outdoor national 100 metre title, producing a superb performance to take gold in one of the most eagerly anticipated sprint finals of the weekend.

Mark English wins a Remarkable Tenth National 800m title

Mark English continued his remarkable dominance of Irish middle distance running by securing his tenth national 800 metre title, further cementing his place among Ireland's greatest ever athletes.

Sarah Lavin Makes it Ten National Hurdles Titles

Sarah Lavin reached another incredible milestone by winning her tenth national 100 metre hurdles title and 18 national titles overall, once again underlining her consistency at the very top of Irish athletics

Looking Ahead...

If last year's championships are anything to go by, athletics fans are in for another unforgettable weekend at Morton Stadium. With national titles, European Championship places and plenty of pride on the line, there should be no shortage of memorable moments when the 2026 Irish Senior Track and Field Championships get underway.

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