October Athlete of the Month: Paul Hartnett

Club: East Cork AC

Paul Hartnett made history as one of the youngest athletes ever to win the Cork County Senior Cross Country title. He followed up this achievement with an impressive 5th-place finish in the U23 category at the Irish Cross Country Championships in November. This result earned him a spot on the Irish U23 team for the European Cross Country Championships, where he played a key role in helping Ireland secure a commendable 4th place in the team competition.