PHOENIX ATHLETE ON WORLD STAGE

Monaghan Phoenix athlete Daisy Walker travels to Lima in Peru this week to take part in the World U-20 Athletics Championships. Daisy was selected to represent Ireland in the 4x400m Mixed Relay event, which takes place on Tuesday August 27 next. Her international selection comes after an outstanding outdoor season at both 200m and 400m disciplines which saw Daisy win the Irish School Championships. The 17-year-old St Louis Leaving Cert student carries the best wishes of her club and county with her to South America. (See our sports pages for more on this story.)