STRABANE resident Ann-Marie McGlynn and Mick Clohisey have been announced as the team captains of the Ireland teams for the European Cross Country Championships in Samokov, Bulgaria next weekend (December 14). "I was delighted to offer Anne Marie and Mick the captaincy roles," said team coach Chris Jones. "Both have had careers spanning from the junior to the senior ranks which sets a real example to the youngsters coming through. It's a big boost for the team as I know both will offer words of advice and wisdom to the younger athletes."
Not so good news is that Clonmel's Kevin Maunsell has had to withdraw from the senior men's team due to an injury. He will be replaced on the team by second reserve Conor Dooney after first reserve Dan Mulhare declined selection. Dooney has enjoyed an encouraging season which included a seventh place finish at the trials. He will join his brother Kevin Dooney who runs in the U23 race in Bulgaria.