Ireland will host European Cross Country Championships for the second time in 2020, it was confirmed today.
Members of the bid committee successfully presented to the European Athletics Council in Budapest to secure the event.
The European Cross Country Championships will take place at the National Sports Campus on 13 December, 2020.
Ireland's bid for the championship was supported by Fingal County Council, Sport Ireland and RTÉ Sport.
Athletics Ireland previously hosted a very successful European Cross Championships in Santry in 2009.
Athletics Ireland chief executive Hamish Adams said: "‘We are delighted to have secured the hosting of the European Cross Country Championships for 2020.
"We look forward to working with Fingal County Council, Sport Ireland and RTÉ Sport to ensure the event is a world class experience for both athletes and spectators."
Sport Ireland chief executive John Treacy is also thrilled: "This is a great example of agencies coming together to showcase Ireland as a top destination for major sporting events.
"We look forward to working with Athletics Ireland and the other partners to deliver an excellent event here on the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus, which will be broadcast right across Europe.
"I would like to pay tribute to Hamish Adams, bid coordinator Liam Hennessy and all involved with the bid on their hard work in securing the championships for Ireland."
Cliona O'Leary, Deputy Head TV Sport of RTÉ, said the broadcaster are delighted to play their part.
"We are delighted to partner with Athletics Ireland, Fingal County Council and Sport Ireland in bringing the European Cross Country Championships 2020 free-to-air to Irish audiences in what is sure to be a world class event hosted here in Ireland at the National Sports Campus."
