Mayor of Fingal launches the 2025 Morton Games

Wednesday, June 11, the Mayor of Fingal Cllr. Brian McDonagh launched Morton
Games, World Athletics Continental tour which will take place in a month’s time,
Friday July 11 at the Morton Stadium Dublin.

The launch was attended by Clonliffe Harriers international athletes Efrem Gidey,
European 10,000 Cup champion and Cathal Doyle, Olympic Games 1500
semifinalist, both of whom will be competing in this year’s Morton Games, indeed
Doyle is the defending Morton Mile champion.

Speaking at the launch the Mayor said: “ I am immensely proud to see our county
host such a prestigious meet like this, because it showcases the very best of track
and field right here on our doorstep. Our ongoing support for the Morton Games is a
testament to our belief in the power of sport to unite, excite and leave a lasting
positive legacy for all our citizens. What’s more, the games provide a tangible
pathway for our young, aspiring athletes to dream big and to witness world-class
athletes in action.”

Noel Guiden, the meet director of Morton Games acknowledged the support of
Fingal and all the partners in the meet saying: “Morton Games is a true collaborative
partnership between Fingal, Athletics Ireland, Sport Ireland, Dublin City University
and Clonliffe Harriers that brings some of the world’s best athletes to compete in this
annual sporting occasion. This year’s meet will see athletes representing more than

30 countries from all parts of the globe competing against Ireland’s top athletes
including not only Cathal Doyle and Efrem Gidey but the members of Ireland’s 4 x
400 relay squads in what will be a brilliant occasion in Santry on July 11.”