What a night! 10.17 ⏱🔥💨@IsraelOlatunde5 becomes the fastest Irishman of all time. Such an achievement and a testament to ability, work ethic and character. We saw it first! #israelolatunde #MaristAlumni
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- Historic, @IsraelOlatunde5 first Irish (and Marist!) man in a European 100m sprint final. We all so proud… Go Israel 🇮🇪💨⏱
00:00 - The thoughts and prayers of all in our Marist community, particularly the Class of 2013, are with the Maguire family today. Rest in Peace Seán, sub Mariae nomine (under the name of Mary).
- The thoughts of all in our Marist community are with Natasha, Eugene, Rachel, Holly and the extended Rooney family on the tragic passing of our former pupil, Seán. We pray for his grieving family. May Seán rest in peace eternally, Sub Marie Nomine, under the protection of Mary.
- Blessed & privileged to welcome back past pupil & officially Ireland’s fastest man Israel Olatunde. We are so proud of all your achievements both on and off the track. @IsraelOlatunde5 @maristdundalk @UCDSPORT @ucddublin
- Congratulations to Ryan O’Kane (6th Year) on signing a 3 year professional contract with @DundalkFC today. We wish Ryan every success in the coming months as he combines his playing career with his Leaving Cert studies. #marist #MonTheTown
- Fastest Irishman ever over 100m and now 60m. Our former student @IsraelOlatunde5 continues to improve and inspire. Bring on @EuroAthletics and Istanbul in March. @ucdadastracadmy #inspirational #maristalumni
- National Champ at 19! We are so proud of our former Student of the Year, @IsraelOlatunde5 (Class of 2019) on becoming National Men’s sprint champion at Santry today. Outstanding achievement… and interview Israel. 💨 👟🥇. #MaristAlumni #CharacterMakesChampions #UCDReplying to @ucdsportsclubsA wonderful interview with our Senior National Champion @IsraelOlatunde5 @DavidGillick @irishathletics 🥇
00:00 - Commissioned officer, Captain Michael Crawley (Class of 2012), supports our @Marist5kRun while currently on peacekeeping duties in the Lebanon with @irishpolbatt (A Company, 120 Infantry Battalion, UNIFIL) #maristalumni @irishmissionun #inspirational
- Congrats and continued success to our former student Lynn Craven and the Irish Universities squad on defeating Brazil and Korea to qualify for the quarter finals of the World University Ganes as Group C winners. Keep the run going girls.🤞🏆🇮🇪. #COYGIG #WUG19IRE @MaristSport
- He’s done it again! Israel Olatunde, 20 years old and already our double National Champ 👟🥇💨 Eyes now set on European Championships. As he stated post interview, the sky’s the limit!’ @IsraelOlatunde5 #MaristAlumni #Inspiring @ucdadastracadmy @irishathletics
00:00 - A short clip from today’s 6-one news on Israel’s visit yesterdayThe fastest Irishman in history is urging young people to work hard and 'chase their dreams'. Israel Olatunde, who broke the national 100m record at the European Championships in August, was speaking on a visit to his old school, St Mary’s College in Dundalk.
00:00 - 600 not out! Superb achievement Shane. The world of engineering has a talented undergraduate coming! #LC2021


















