23/10/2025
European Masters Championships 2025 (EMACs) - Madeiras
134 Irish Athletes
80 medals
My 2nd season sprinting finished on the biggest high. One I definitely would never have believed would be possible 2.5 years ago after my ACL surgery.
Having won every race I entered this year, I thought I would easily make the finals in the EMACs but I was completely in awe at the calibre of the athletes in this championship.
100m - semi-final, 11th overall
200m - semi-final PB 27.45 & final PB 27.38, 6th overall
4 x 100m - W45 -4th
4 x 400m - Mixed 45 - 3rd - BRONZE ๐ฅ
4 X 400M - W45 - 3rd - BRONZE ๐ฅ
So many people helped to get me there, first though, my husband , the most patient, supportive man on the planet! I am so, so grateful to you & never take it for granted for a second! Of course our girls were the best little cheerleaders along with their buddies (Con, Ollie & Ella!).
All my family who came out to see me and those who couldn't make it, sending constant messages of love & support as well as my gorgeous pals - thank you so much. (Too many to tag !)
My strength coach & training partner,
& The crew! I couldn't have done 8 races in 5 days injury free without you & all the work you have out into this!
Special mention to my sprint sister/mirror twin, Sinead OConnor. I am finding it very difficult doing anything without discussing it with you first these days! So beyond proud of you lr amazing individual performances as well as winning Gold and bronze in your first Champs ๐ช๐ผ
The love from my compadres was immense.
And it all came together with the best team of managers:
Along with those who put so much work into it !
I will never ever forget my experience of running for Ireland, something I dreamed of when I was a kid but never thought it might ever be a reality! Now, I just want more, Poland here we come !๐ฎ๐ชโ๏ธ๐