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07 Dec 2025

Louth school book their place in All-Ireland Championships

Athletes from St. Vincent's Secondary School Dundalk secure a spot at the Irish Schools Cross Country Championships in Galway

Louth school book their place in Irish Schools Cross Country Championships

St. Vincent's Secondary School athletes that booked their place in the final. L-R: Cliodhna Reilly , Dearbhla Leavy, Maeve Cunniffe, Grace Mc Evoy, Rachel Clarke, and Aisling Finegan

On a bitterly cold day in Phoenix Park, Dublin, over 100 athletes recently competed in the prestigious Leinster Schools Cross Country Championships.

Amongst these determined athletes, two teams represented St. Vincent's Secondary School Dundalk.

Despite the freezing conditions, the atmosphere was charged with energy and determination as young runners from across Leinster vied for top honours.

Among the standout performances, the Junior Girls team shone brightly, finishing in a strong position to earn the bronze medals in their race.

Their impressive collective effort ensured they secured a spot in the All-Ireland Championships set to take place in Galway.

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Their remarkable performance in the Leinster Schools Championships not only earned them a podium finish but also cemented their place as one of the region’s top teams heading into the national competition.

With the All-Ireland Championships in Galway on the horizon, the team will look to build on this success and continue their journey towards achieving even greater success.

Congratulations to the Junior Girls for their outstanding achievement and best of luck in Galway!

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