Lucan Harriers athletes celebrated after victory in European Masters Indoor Championship

Carol Kearney, Annette Durkan and Leanne Wellings of the Lucan Harriers were celebrated this week after the trio brought home gold medals in the Women’s over 50 200m relay in the European Masters Indoor Championship in Braga recently.

The women also set a number of national records in their respective events including the 200m and 100m relay, and 400m outdoor and indoor events.

The Mayor of South Dublin County, councillor Peter Kavanagh, held a reception at County Hall to celebrate the victory which was attended by the athletes and friends and family.

Mayor Kavangh opened the event with words of congratulations and admiration followed by a speech by PJ Hyland, Chairman of the Lucan Harriers and their coach Gerry Martin who both congratulated the athletes and encouraged everyone, of all abilities, to get involved in the club.

“I’d like to congratulate Carol, Annette and Leanne on their amazing achievements in the European Masters indoor championships,” Kavanagh said.

“Sport is an essential part of life and has a positive effect on our mental and physical wellbeing, it teaches us teamwork and connects us to our communities.

“The Lucan Harriers are indeed very fortunate to have such dedicated and talented athletes who will be an inspiration to new athletes of all ages.”