European Champion Fionnuala Britton To Lead Irish Contingent in Antwerp

Double European cross country champion Fionnuala Britton (Kilcoole AC) will lead a strong Irish contingent at the Lotto Cross Cup in Antwerp, Belgium on November 3rd. The team was picked following the trial race at the Gerry Farnan cross country festival on October 20th. The team is headed up by National Endurance Co-ordinator Chris Jones as the competition plays a crucial part on the build up towards the European Cross Country Championships in Belgrade, Serbia on December 8th.

The following are the athletes that have taken up the opportunity to compete in the International race:

Senior Men
Michael Mulhare (Portlaoise AC)
David McCarthy (West Waterford AC)
John Coghlan (MSB AC)
Mark Hanrahan (Leevale AC)

Senior Women
Fionnuala Britton (Kilcoole AC)
Sara Treacy (Moynalvey AC)
Laura Crowe (Riocht AC)
Ann Marie Larkin (Lifford AC)

U23 Women
Mary Mulhare (Portlaoise AC)
Rachael Smyth (St. Coca's AC)
Maria O'Sullivan (Raheny Shamrock)

U23 Men
Darren Mc Brearty (Letterkenny AC)
Ryan McDermott (Annadale Striders AC)

Junior Women
Siofra Cléirigh-Buttner (DSD AC)
Clodagh O'Reilly (Annalee AC)
Megan Ryan (DSD AC)
Sarah Fitzpatrick (DSD AC)

Junior Men
Aaron Hanlon (Clonliffe Harriers AC)
Con Doherty (Westport AC)