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24 Feb 2026

High jump to gold! Longford student takes home 2 medals in athletics

Cnoc Mhuire student Marc Galligan won gold in the high jump and 600m hurdle at the Connaught Indoor Championships in TUS Athlone

Double gold winner  Marc Galligan

Double gold winner Marc Galligan

Cnoc Mhuire Transition Year student Marc Galligan has won two gold medals, further adding to his already impressive list of athletic achievements.

The Granard student claimed first place in both the 60m hurdle and the high jump at the Connaught Indoor Championships which took place in TUS Athlone yesterday, February 23.

Marc is also a regular competitor with the Longford Athletics Club      

Read More: Longford athletes show their quality as they feature among the medals at cross country

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