Taking third place at the 2024 NEC Cross Country Championships course, Ireland crossed the line with a strong time of 25:00 in the 8K race, familiarizing himself with the terrain. Finishing second to UMass Amherst in an eleven team race, the Blue Devils posted the highest finish of all six NEC teams competing. The 2024 NEC Cross Country Championships will take place on November 1, 2024 at Stanley Quarter Park in New Britain, CT.