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Sport is perhaps the greatest source of inspiration and pride in many peoples lives, offering enormous excitement and challenge. The Irish have traditionally embraced a wide variety of sports, and are known throughout the world for their sporting passions. But of all the sports the Irish engage in there is one in which this small island has consistently excelled at International level, and that is athletics. Whether in track and field, cross country and road, Ireland has produced world class competitors whose names rank among the legends of athletics. Since the formation of BLE (The Athletics Bord of Ireland) Irish athletes have won 40 Medals in World, Olympic and European competition, 20 Golf, 12 Silver and 8 Bronze through the exploits of Eamonn Coghlan, John Treacy, Frank O' Mara, Marcus O'Sullivan, Sonia O'Sullivan, Catherine McKiernan and many others. The Champions of yesterday and the stars of today started through their local Senior or underage club. If you wish to follow in their footsteps contact the following numbers Phone: 353 (0)18303925/8309901 Fax: 353 (0) 1 8308763, where you will receive information on your local club.