Irish Team departing Dublin Airport with Anthony Corballis and Liam Crawford

The 49^th ISSF World Shooting Championships which takes place every four years, will take place this year in Zagreb, Croatia from 20^th July until 5^th August 2006.

Representing Ireland in the Rifle events at this major international championship will be a team of 8.

Leslie Fagan, competing in the Men's 50m prone.

Damien Fagan, competing in the Junior Men's Air rifle.

Elizabeth O'Hagan,

Susan Cunningham,

Paula Cunningham, will compete in the Junior Women's Air rifle.

They will be accompanied by

Patrick O'Brien, Head of Delegation.

Marie Fagan, Team Official.

Barry Dagger, Team Coach.

 

The team left from Dublin Airport this morning (Thursday) having met at 5am to ensure a successful departure. The team is pictured below with parents and supporters all of whom will make the journey to Zagreb with the exception of Liam Crawford and Anthony Corballis who came to wish the shooters the best of luck on behalf of the Association.

The Provisional Results for the Irish Team are given below:

10m Air Rifle Junior Men
Damien Fagan	97	96	92	97	95	95	572
50m Prone Rifle Men
Leslie Fagan	95	96	99	94	96	94	574
10m Air Rifle Junior Women
Paula Cunningham	92	93	91	92	368
Susan Cunningham	93	95	92	97	377
Elizabeth O'Hagan	95	91	87	90	363

To keep up to date on the competition and results you can visit the Official Championships Web site, Here