Erin Friel is one of 13 Irish athletes that have been selected by Team Ireland for this year’s European Youth Olympic Festival which takes place in Skopje, North Macedonia from the 20-27 July.

Friel, who represents Letterkenny AC, has made wonderful progress in recent years.

The Loreto Convent student will take part in the 400 metres and Medley Relay race.

Dermot McGranaghan of Finn Valley AC will also travel to North Macedonia as a coach.

The Ireland team is as follows:
Lucie Cawley (Sligo AC) – 2000m Steeplechase
Erin Friel (Letterkenny AC) – 400m & Medley Relay
Emma Hickey (United Striders AC) – 3000m
Destiny Lawal (Dooneen AC) – 100m & Medley Relay
Ellis McHugh (Ferrybank AC) – 400m Hurdles & Medley Relay
Molly Daly (Kilkenny City Harriers) – 200m & Medley Relay
Joe Burke (Templemore AC) – 200m
Lorcán Forde-Dunne (Ace AC) – 1500m
Matthew Newell (Tuam AC) – 5km Race Walk
Conor Penney (Craughwell AC) – High Jump
Ben Sykes (Orangegrove AC) – 100m
Isaac Vickers (Farranfore Maine Valley AC) – 800m
Thomas Williams (Shercock AC) – Hammer Throw.

Support Staff
Jacqui Freyne – Team Leader
Niamh Fitzgerald – Coach
Dermot McGranaghan – Coach.