Morton Games International Athletics Meet was officially launched on June 17th by the Deputy Mayor of Fingal Cllr. Luke Corkery at Morton Stadium, Santry. Morton Games, a World Athletics Continental tour (Bronze) meet takes place on Friday July 10th at the Morton Stadium and is Dublin’s only international track & field meet.
The launch was also attended by international athletes Orla Comerford, double World Para champion and Efrem Gidey, last year’s European 10,000m Cup champion, both of whom will be competing on July 10th and the President of Clonliffe Harriers Mick Kearney.
Speaking at the launch, the Deputy Mayor said: I’m delighted to attend today to officially launch Morton Games 2026. This is a prestigious sporting event which I understand brings athletes from almost 30 countries to compete against many of Ireland’s top athletes. It provides a great sporting occasion in Fingal, with Morton Games’ core values of inclusion, camaraderie, sportsmanship and legacy it is an event which Fingal are proud to support. I wish all the athletes competing, all the officials involved and the hard-working organisers the very best of luck on July 10.’
Noel Guiden, the meet director of Morton Games acknowledged the support of Fingal and all the partners in the meet saying: “We are extremely grateful for the continued support of Fingal and all our partners, Athletics Ireland, DCU, Sport Ireland and Clonliffe Harriers for their commitment to this meet. Morton Games is one of the highlights of the Irish athletics calendar bringing top class athletics to Santry in continuance of the legacy of the legendary Billy Morton. We are looking forward to another special night of World class track & field”
Morton Games will feature many of Ireland’s top track and field stars including Sarah Lavin, Sophie O’Sullivan, Nick Griggs, Darragh McElhinny, Brian Fay, Cathal Doyle, Sophie Becker, Israel Olatunde, Bori Akinola, Orla Comerford, Nicola Tuthill, Jack Raftery and Efrem Gidey.
Feature events on the night will include the Albie Thomas men’s 5000, women’s 100 hurdles, international women’s para-100, women’s hammer throw and the most famous race in Irish athletics the Morton mile.
When: Friday 10th July, 6.30pm (with Pre-programme from 5.30pm)
Where: Morton Stadium Dublin
International events:
Men – 100, 400, 800, Morton mile, Albie Thomas 5000, Shot Put.
Women – mixed class para 100, 100 Hurdles, 400, 800, 1500, Hammer, High Jump
Tickets: for Morton Games only €15 (plus service) for adults with u/16s free. Available now: https://eventmaster.ie/event/42VRh4rFEe
More information: https://www.mortongames.ie/