President congratulates Fionnuala Britton and Irish Cross Country Team
Date: Sat 1st Dec, 2012 | 15:25
President Micheal D. Higgins said today
“I want to offer my sincere congratulations to Fionnuala Britton on her outstanding achievement of retaining the European Cross Country Title over the weekend. She showed great courage and determination in very difficult running conditions.
I also take this opportunity to congratulate her team mates Linda Byrne, Ava Hutchinson, Lizzie Lee, Sarah McCormack and Sara Treacy, on a remarkable performance in winning the team event. I wish these athletes and others involved every success at the World Cross Country Championship next year”