Laura Shaughnessy made a welcome return to top class cross-country action when competing in the All- Ireland Junior championships in Kilbeggan Racecourse on Sunday last.
In very difficult, windy conditions, Laura claimed the silver medal behind the Northern Ireland Athlete Ciare Mageean with another Northern Ireland athlete in third place.
The performance guarantees Laura a place on the Irish team for the European Cross-Country Championships in Santry Demesne Dublin on Dec 13th next.
As this is the first time that these Championships are going to held in Ireland, competition for places on the Irish Teams was particularly intense.