Special to Irish Runner.com by Ricky Simms
The men's squad is comprised of James Nolan (University College Dublin)and Gareth Turnbull (St Malachy's A.C.) in the 1,500 metres, Brendan Reilly (Belgrave Harriers) in the high jump and Ireland's best chance for a gold, Mark Carroll in the 3,000 metres.
The women's team has Sinead Delahunty (Kilkenny City Harriers) in the 1,500m, new record holder Karen Shinkins (Dublin City Harriers) in the 400m and clubmate, young sprint sensation Ciara Sheehy in the 200m.