Athletics

From left, Rose White of Glenmore AC, Shaun Bull of Edenderry AC, Anne McEvoy of Glenmore AC, Gregg Duggan of Mullingar AC, Margaret Daly of Mullingar AC, Martina Connell of Athlone AC, Charlie Lawn of Athlone AC, Nicole Hodson of Lusk AC, Dave Butler of Artane Beaumont AC, Sheila Bourke of Lusk AC, David Bradish of Artane Beaumont AC, and Tony Lynch of Artane Beaumont AC

Two Louth athletics clubs awarded funding to boost local participation

Kate O'Connor celebrates with her father and coach Michael O'Connor after being presented with her gold medal from the women's heptathlon during day seven of the European Athletics Championships 2026 at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham

Vote for Dundalk's Kate and Michael O'Connor at Olympic Sport Awards

St. Peter's AC athlete Abbie Sheridan (centre) on the podium

St Peter's AC Abbie Sheridan wins Leinster senior cross-country title

Kate O'Connor celebrates with her father and coach Michael O'Connor after being presented with her gold medal from the women's heptathlon during day seven of the European Athletics Championships 2026 at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham

Vote for Dundalk's Kate and Michael O'Connor at Olympic Sport Awards

Louth U14 Victories team

Young Louth athletes compete at Novice Cross Country Championships

DkIT's Bernard Joyce during the men's 8km race

Dundalk IT AC hosts University Cross Country Championships

Dundalk athlete Geraldine Finegan (middle left) with her medal

A decathlon to remember for Dundalk athlete Finegan – Châteauroux 2026

Dundalk athlete Geraldine Finegan (middle left) with her medal

A decathlon to remember for Dundalk athlete Finegan – Châteauroux 2026

St. Peter's AC Dromiskin 5K

GALLERY | Pictures from the 2026 Dromiskin 5K

L-R: Niamh Allen, Niamh Brady, Laureen O’Connor, Simon Allen, Tom Dooley, Cormac McKeown, Catriona McKeown, Dearbhla Allen, and Pat Mulligan

Dromiskin 5K returns to Louth this month

European Champion Kate O'Connor with young fan at Dundalk homecoming yesterday evening

Fans gives hero's welcome to Kate O'Connor at Dundalk homecoming

Kate O’Connor doesn’t let the rain prevent her from meeting supporters at her Dundalk homecoming

WATCH: Rain doesn't stop Kate O'Connor from meeting fans in Dundalk

Kate O'Connor at her homecoming at the new Dundalk athletic track

VIDEO: Kate O'Connor says she plans to be world and olympic champion

European Champion Kate O'Connor with her parents Michael and Valerie at her homecoming in Dundalk

WATCH: Kate O'Connor's mum jokes she got her sporting genes from her

Large crowd gathered in the rain to give Kate O'Connor a hero's welcome at her homecoming at the new Dundalk athletics track

WATCH: Kate O'Connor arriving at Dundalk homecoming yesterday evening

KAte O’Connor at her Dundalk homecoming

VIDEO: Kate O'Connor praises new athletics track at her homecoming

Kate O’Connor doesn’t let the rain prevent her from meeting supporters at her Dundalk homecoming

WATCH: Kate O'Connor braves rain to meet fans at her homecoming
Heavy rainfall didn’t stop European Champion Kate O’Connor from meeting her supporter at her Dundalk homecoming
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KAte O’Connor at her Dundalk homecoming

VIDEO: Kate O'Connor praises new athletics track at her homecoming

Large crowd gathered in the rain to give Kate O'Connor a hero's welcome at her homecoming at the new Dundalk Athletics Track

WATCH: European Champion Kate O'Connor arrives at Dundalk homecoming

Dundalk's Kate OConnor celebrates after being presented with her gold medal from the women's heptathlon during day seven of the European Athletics Championships 2026 at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, England. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Inside Track: Dundalk’s golden girl Kate O’Connor best in Europe

Kate O’Connor of Ireland celebrates with her gold medal after winning the women’s heptathlon during day six of the European Athletics Championships 2026 at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, England.

Dundalk full of pride as Kate crowned European Champion

Kate O'Connor of Ireland celebrates with her father and coach Michael O'Connor and supporters after being presented with her gold medal from the women's heptathlon.

Dundalk's Kate O’Connor crowned European champion

Monasterboice 5K takes place on Saturday, August 29th

Monasterboice 5K returns with Talent Hunter as main sponsor

PHOTOS: Pictures from the 2026 Carlingford 5k Road Race

Kate O'Connor adds another gold medal to her collection

Commonwealth gold for Dundalk star O'Connor

National Senior 3000M Steeplechase Podium with Abbie Sheriden (1st) and Dearbhla Allen (3rd)

Historic weekend for Louth athletic club at national championships

Kate O'Connor leads the way with one event remaining this evening

Dundalk star O'Connor remains en route for gold medal in Glasgow

Kate O'Connor leads the standings after her first day of events

Dundalk's O'Connor on course for Commonwealth gold after first day
Kate O’Connor is in pole position after a brilliant opening day in Glasgow
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Dundalk heptathlete Kate O'Connor

Dundalk's O’Connor makes good start at Commonwealth Games

Glenmore AC stressed that the track is designed to provide a safe environment for people to run and walk and should remain free from powered vehicles

Louth athletic club issues warning over e-scooter use at running track

L-R: Julia Van Coller (Setanta Triathlon Club), Johnny Conway (CAR), Minister of state, Charlie McConalogue, Erin McGreehan TD, Fra Murphy (CAR), Denise Curtis, Louth County Council.

Carlingford Adventure Race takes place in Louth this October

Dundalk athlete Geraldine Finegan

Dundalk athlete Finegan smashes her own World Decathlon record

Glenmore AC stressed that the track is designed to provide a safe environment for people to run and walk and should remain free from powered vehicles

Louth athletic club issues warning over e-scooter use at running track

Erol Boyle, Brian Watters, Fergus McArdle, Colin Fee and Jennifer Harrison of the Cross Cooley Challenge organising team presenting a cheque for € 43,263 to Helen O’Malley and Paula Dowdall of the Maria Goretti Foundation at the Cross Cooley presentation night in the Greenore Bar. Pics: Arthur Kinahan

Cross Cooley Challenge raises €86,000 for two Louth charities

Dearbhla Allen (middle) on the podium

Louth athlete Allen retains U20 3000M national title for third year

Erol Boyle, Brian Watters, Fergus McArdle, Colin Fee and Jennifer Harrison of the Cross Cooley Challenge organising team presenting a cheque for € 43,263 to Helen O’Malley and Paula Dowdall of the Maria Goretti Foundation at the Cross Cooley presentation night in the Greenore Bar. Pics: Arthur Kinahan

Cross Cooley Challenge raises €86,000 for two Louth charities

Erol Boyle, Brian Watters, Fergus McArdle, Colin Fee and Jennifer Harrison of the Cross Cooley Challenge organising team presenting a cheque for € 43,263 to Helen O’Malley and Paula Dowdall of the Maria Goretti Foundation at the Cross Cooley presentation night in the Greenore Bar. Pics: Arthur Kinahan

Cross Cooley Challenge raises €86,000 for two Louth charities

Abbie Sheriden on Copenhagen start line

Louth star Sheriden shines at Copenhagen Athletic Games

PHOTOS: Pictures from the Navvy Bank 5K

PICTURES: Big turnout at The Glenmore Challenge Running Festival 2026

Knockbridge 5K returns to Louth with Connect Credit Union as sponsor

Louth athletes during a Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games 2026 Leinster regional launch event at the City North Hotel

Louth athletes join Team Leinster for Special Olympics Summer Games

William delivered an exceptional display to break both his PB and the existing record

William Boyce smashes high jump record at Louth Championships

GALLERY | Big turnout for the 2026 Marist 5K Run/Walk and Junior Fun Run in Dundalk. All photos by Arthur Kinahan

GALLERY | Big turnout for the 2026 Marist 5K Run/Walk and Junior Fun Run in Dund...

VIDEO: Brothers take marathon-a-day challenge for dementia to Dundalk

PICTURES: Photos from Ardee and District Athletic Club following the Pre-Louth Championships

PICTURES: Photos from Ardee and District Athletic Club following the Pre-Louth C...

All Photos: Dundalk Photos

PHOTOS: Dundalk Institute of Technology 10k run

PHOTOS | Pictures from Dundalk Gaels Easter Monday 5K Run

PHOTOS | Pictures from Dundalk Gaels Easter Monday 5K Run

PHOTOS | Pictures from Dundalk Gaels Easter Monday 5K Run

PHOTOS | Pictures from Dundalk Gaels Easter Monday 5K Run

Geraldine Finegan and Brian Lynch in Poland

Dundalk athletes, Finnegan and Lynch, shine at European Masters Championships

Kate O'Connor of Ireland celebrates after winning bronze in the Women's Pentathlon. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

“There was more in me, but I got the medal” - Dundalk's O’Connor reflects on Wor...

PHOTOS | Pictures from Dundalk athlete Kate O'Connor's gold medal winning performance at the World Indoors. Photos by Sportsfile

PHOTOS | Pictures from Dundalk athlete Kate O'Connor's gold medal winning perfor...

Women's Pentathlon bronze medallist Kate O'Connor of Ireland. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Dundalk's Kate O'Connor wins bronze at World Indoor Championship

Ronnie Delany races to Olympic glory in Melbourne. Photo by Getty

Inside Track: Olympic hero Delany ran in Santry’s “Miracle Mile”

St. Peter's AC athlete Cian Gorham (centre).

Louth athlete becomes U23 National Indoor 1500M champion

Ronnie Delany races to Olympic glory in Melbourne. Photo by Getty

Inside Track: Olympic hero Delany ran in Santry’s “Miracle Mile”

Dearbhla with her large St Peter’s AC support

Louth athletics star Dearbhla Allen wins silver for Marist