Martin Cullen TD, Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism was at the Irishtown Sports Stadium in Dublin for the launch of the Athletics Ireland ‘Little Athletics’ programme.

The Minister launched the initiative, which is sponsored by McDonalds Ireland with Olympian Sonia O’Sullivan, the programme’s Ambassador.

Little Athletics is a programme designed by Athletics Ireland to address the specific physical requirements of children in the 5 to 10 year old age bracket.

This age group has been identified as the fundamental stage in the long-term physical development of children, and the development of skills such as agility, co-ordination and balance, which will contribute to future sporting achievements.

Pictured above at the launch are Chris Andrews TD and Sonia O’Sullivan.