Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board is delighted to extend its congratulations and best wishes to Sarah Lavin, a distinguished former student of Castletroy College in Limerick, as she competes in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
30 year old Sarah Lavin from Lisnagry in Limerick, is a former Castletroy College student and is currently Ireland’s fastest woman. Sarah specialises in high hurdles, enjoying major success and breaking records in various championships in recent years, including achieving a personal best at the recent World Indoor Championships. During her time at Castletroy College she always showed great confidence when competing in the school’s events but off the track she was described as having huge humility and was never one for the limelight. She is held in high esteem by all her teachers and is a fantastic role model to all the school’s students.
Sarah was recently honoured at a special ceremony at Thomond Park alongside fellow former Limerick and Clare ETB student and Paralympic swimmer Róisín Ní Riain at a special ceremony showcasing the depth of talent that the ETB supports through its schools.
Sarah was in training camp on the day of the awards preparing for Paris 2024, but her aunt and uncle picked up the award on her behalf and she sent a special video where she expressed her delight at the award: “I’d just like to thank everyone associated with my nomination, I’m truly honoured to be chosen as part of the Limerick and Clare ETB alumni nomination for 2024 celebrating, the past, present and future of ETBs and I’m sending you all my best wishes.”
Castletroy College has an impressive sporting reputation as Principal Padraig Flanagan explained to Minister for Education Norma Foley on a visit to the school last year. He proudly showed the Minister photographs of past and present students who have all excelled in their sporting fields.
Sarah Lavin’s journey from the classrooms of Castletroy College to the global stage of the Olympics is a testament to her dedication, talent, and hard work. Her remarkable achievements in athletics have not only brought pride to her alma mater but also serve as an inspiration to current students and the entire community within the region.
Chief Executive of Limerick and Clare ETB, George O’Callaghan expressed his admiration and support, saying, “Sarah embodies highly admirable spirit of perseverance in her impressive achievements to date. Her success is a reflection of her unwavering commitment to her sport and the solid educational foundation she received at Castletroy College. We are immensely proud of her achievements and wish her the very best as she represents Ireland in the Olympics.”
Principal of Castletroy College, Padraig Flanagan, also shared these sentiments, stating, “Sarah has always been a dedicated and ambitious student, both in academics and athletics. Her journey to the Olympics is a remarkable achievement, and we at Castletroy College are incredibly proud of her. We know she will continue to inspire future generations of students to pursue their dreams with the same passion and determination.”
Sarah competes on the world stage from Wednesday, August 7 in the women’s 100m hurdles at 9:15am and the 100m hurdles on August 8 at 9:35am.
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