News Archive for 2024
Mná Power on the trails
Friday April 26 - Dáithí de Mórdha
This Sunday (28th) sees the final event in the inaugural and very successful Sligo Women’s Trail Series at Union Wood, check events page for details.
This series of 3 un-timed runs was designed to build confidence and comradery amongst women, with a long term aim to guide them to the upcoming ... read more
Maurice Mullins Ultra: Battling the Elements, Bonding over Sausage Rolls
Sunday April 7 - Pól Ó Murchú
On Saturday March 23rd, the Wicklow Way bore witness to an epic battle of endurance and determination as runners tackled the formidable Maurice Mullins Ultra Race. Amidst challenging weather conditions and a gruelling course, this year's event was the toughest route to date. Despite facing near gale... read more
Crone Maulin Night Challenge
Saturday March 16 - Miriam Maher
Last night, Friday 15th March, saw the inaugural running of the Crone Maulin Night Challenge, and with it the first IMRA nighttime challenge held in Leinster, Munster being old hats at these types of challenges!
161 hardy souls took part, the first nighttime race for many, and the feedback receiv... read more
Trail Running for Women – Give it a Try - #IWD
Friday March 8 - Miriam Maher
As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, IMRA are organizing ‘introduction to trail running for women’ sessions to be held in the Sligo area over three Sundays on 7th, 21st, and 28th April.
The training runs with tips will provide a great way for women to ease into the wonderful wo... read more
Opportunities for our Youth Runners to Wear the Irish Singlet!
Monday March 4 - Miriam Maher
Mountain running (as you all know!) is a fantastic sport with huge opportunities for junior athletes to represent their country, and to experience international competition.
We are targeting three main events in 2024:
- The u20 European Off-Road Championships: 31 May – 2 June, Annecy, Frenc... read more
1000 Native Trees Planted by IMRA Members
Wednesday February 21 - Miriam Maher
Over the past year our members have planted almost a thousand native trees, as part of our efforts to utilise the carbon offset contributions made by IMRA members.
Members can do their bit for the environment by paying a carbon offset contribution of €1, €10, or €25. The option to purchase... read more
IMRA Member’s Survey – You Spoke, We Listened!
Monday February 19 - Miriam Maher
As many of you are aware, a survey was conducted in October 2023 amongst the IMRA membership, to gather information on various aspects of the organization (survey results here: https://media.imra.ie/ad-hoc/2023_IMRA_Survey_Report.pdf).
This survey was developed and delivered by IMRA members David... read more
New Mandatory Kit Rules
Thursday January 4 - Alan Ayling
As outlined at the AGM in November, new procedures around mandatory kit will come into effect from the start of January 2024.
Everything is described in this document: IMRA_mandatory_kit_2024
Please read it so that you're clear on how things will work and what you will need to bring to races.
... read more
