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16 January 2025

Olympian Thelma Hopkins passes away aged 88.

Athletics NI are saddened to hear of the passing of two time Olympian Thelma Hopkins.

Olympian Thelma Hopkins passes away aged 88.

15 January 2025

UKA Performance Roadshows 2025

Following the success of last year’s Performance Roadshow, UKA CEO Jack Buckner and Olympic Programme Head Coach Paula Dunn will once again hold a series of meetings around the UK across a two-week period commencing on 27 January 2025.

UKA Performance Roadshows 2025

14 January 2025

Weekend Roundup - Record Breaking Start to 2025

Ellie McCartney equalled the Northern Ireland Senior Indoor pole vault record with a 4.31m clearance, highlighting a weekend of exceptional performances by NI athletes across various events.

Weekend Roundup - Record Breaking Start to 2025

07 January 2025

Athletics NI Mourns the Loss of Paul Kirkpatrick

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of North Down AC throws coach Paul Kirkpatrick, aged just 45, at the weekend following a short illness.

Athletics NI Mourns the Loss of Paul Kirkpatrick

20 December 2024

Individual Athlete Grants for Belfast City Council Now Open

Applications to Athletics NI are now open for individual grants for athletes eligible for Belfast City Council funding.

Please carefully read the criteria and application process below. 

Individual Athlete Grants for Belfast City Council Now Open

17 December 2024

Couch to 5K programmes in Larne, Tandragee and Fivemiletown

Couch to 5K programmes in Larne, Tandragee and Fivemiletown

12 December 2024

Athletics NI seek to appoint Independent board members

Athletics NI are seeking to appoint independent board members.

Athletics NI seek to appoint Independent board members

12 December 2024

Athletics NI Team Coach Manager Development Programme

Athletics NI is seeking to identify athletics coaches / team managers who are interested in travelling with and supporting Northern Ireland teams at international events. Opportunities exist for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to support teams at road, cross country and track and field events, including the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games. Individuals who are interested should take note of the following events which will take place early in 2025.

Athletics NI Team Coach  Manager Development Programme

12 December 2024

Applications to Host NI and Ulster Road Race Championships 2025

Athletics NI are seeking applications to host the NI & Ulster Road Race Championships for 2025.

Applications to Host NI and Ulster Road Race Championships 2025

06 December 2024

Charity Coffee Morning

Athletics NI and the Mary Peters Track Team would like to invite you to come along on Wednesday 11th December to the Les Jones Room at the Mary Peters Track from 10:30am - 11:30am for a Charity Coffee morning to raise funds for Digg Deep for Kids.

Charity Coffee Morning
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