With less then 2 weeks to go to Morton Games, Friday July 10th, athletics fans are advised to purchase tickets online now. Tickets cost €15 (plus service) for adults with U/16's, no ticket required, going free. Adult tickets are on sale now through this link: https://eventmaster.ie/event/42VRh4rFEe
As part of our sustainability drive we would encourage all patrons of Morton Games to avail of public transport. Santry is very well serviced by Dublin Bus with bus routes, numbers 16, 27 B ,33, 41, 41B, 41C with a stop at Morton Stadium. Bus route no. 1 from the city to Santry (Shanliss) is a 10 minute walk to Morton Stadium. Route N6 runs from Finglas/Kilbarrack/Finglas with a stop on Santry Avenue, (2 minutes walk to Morton Stadium).
Cyclists are also catered for with Santry being served by cycle lanes and bicycle racks available in Morton Stadium for use.
For those travelling by car please note that there is no car parking permitted in Morton Stadium (that is for officials and invited guests only), event car parking is available at Trinity Sports Grounds on Santry Avenue, approximately 15 minutes walk to the stadium. Please note that there is no event parking in Santry Park, please be aware that if you do park in the car park of Santry Park then you must remove your car from there before 9 PM as that car park is secured and locked by Fingal at 9 PM. Please also be respectful of our neighbours in Santry and do not Park your vehicle illegally, the gardai are aware of the event and illegally or dangerously park vehicles maybe ticketed or removed by the authorities.
Event timetable:
Pre Programme (5.30pm – 7.00pm)
5.30 Dublin Athletics U/10 4 x 200 mixed relay
5.40 Dublin Athletics U/12 4 x 200 mixed relay
5.50 Dublin Athletics U/14 4 x 200 mixed relay
6.00 Dublin Athletics U/16 4 x 200 mixed relay
6.15 Fingal 16 x 100 U/10 to U/16 Interclub mixed relay
6.28 U/20 Women’s Mile
6.36 U/20 Men’s Mile
6.45 National Ambulant men100
Main Programme (6.30pm -9.00pm)
6.30 Women’s High Jump
6.50 Women’s Hammer
6.55 Men’s 100 semi-final 1
7.05 Men’s 100 semi-final 2
7.15 Women’s mixed classification Para 100
7.25 Women’s 100 Hurdles
7.30 Men’s Shot
7.35 Men’s 400
7.45 Women’s 400
7.55 Men’s 800
8.05 Women’s 800
8.15 Men’s 100 Final
8.25 Albie Thomas Men’s 5000
8.45 Women’s1500
8.55 Morton Mile
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