Eimear Halpin

One of our track athletes to meet our next member. Someone who is not afraid to try new events meet Eimear Halpin.

Name : Eimear Halpin

Age : 15

Work/School/College : Loreto Secondary School

Married/single/kids : Def Single (from my mam)

How long have you been a member of Menapians AC : 9 years

Interests & achievements outside athletics : basketball, beekeeping, Football, made County Football underage teams for a few years.

Events you have competed at : 1500m, 800m, 100m, 200m, 400m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Putt, Hammer, Discus, Long Hurdles, Sprint Hurdles, Triple Jump, Javelin, Cross Country, Relays on & off Track. I've not competed in Pole Vault or Steeplechase.

Favourite event : Long Hurdles & Discus

Least favourite event : High Jump but still do it  (sure why not)

Biggest athletics achievement : All Ireland's Schools getting Bronze in Junior Discus 2019.

Other athletics achievements : Getting my first Junior medal this year in shot & competing at All Ireland Schools combined events 2020.

 Do you hold any records : No.

Favourite moment of your athletic career : Getting my first Leinster medal in track event in 250m Hurdles.

Favourite track you have competed on : Abbottstown for indoor & Tullamore for Outdoor.

Least favourite track : Athlone.

Who has been your inspiration both in athletics & outside athletics : My Peers in Athletics and my Family

Favourite food/drink : Chicken Curry , pineapple, Strawberry & Kiwi ICE drink.

Post training snack : Homemade Granola, Smoothie or Apples & our own Halpin's Honey.

Some facts about yourself : I love the beach. I hate onions! I love crafting and designing things.