'The Pope would struggle to gather such a crowd if he came to Skibb'
The O’Donovan brothers’ Olympic homecoming is recalled in this extract from ‘Something in the Water’.
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The O’Donovan brothers’ Olympic homecoming is recalled in this extract from ‘Something in the Water’.
It makes for pretty sad viewing.
A report on the ticket scandal is due to be published today.
One of the documents shared in the latest leak suggests the star’s biological passport was viewed by an expert as “suspicious”.
Sport Ireland’s 212-page ‘Rio Review’ was published today.
The Irish swimmer reflects on an eventful 12 months in which she finally fulfilled her childhood dream of competing at the Olympics.
Allyson Felix tunes out distractions and other psychological strategies.
Donnelly bet on himself to lose his last 16 bout but ended up winning.
Judy Reynolds, Scott Evans and Seamus Power all impressed in Rio.
Athletes, coaches, journalists, photographers and a government minister have all fallen victim to thefts.
Irish national Kevin James Mallon was described as a director at British firm THG.
The 38-year-old Corkman will become the first Irish athlete to compete in five consecutive Olympics’.
The Belfast native travels to Rio high in confidence.
The Derry native is gearing up for her second appearance at the Games.
Reynolds and her horse Vancouver K will be flying the flag for Ireland in dressage in Rio.
Ireland’s Dan Martin has his sights set on glory in the Olympic cycling road race this Saturday.
The Co. Down man will compete in one of the last events in the Games.
The Latvian-born rower will be representing Ireland at an Olympics for the second time.
Leitrim runner set to make her Olympic debut at the age of 38.
The 22-year-old is one of three swimmers to represent Ireland in Rio.
Golf’s return to the Games has descended into somewhat of a farce but Harrington will realise a dream by representing Ireland at the Olympics.
Ireland’s only show-jumper at the Games is confident his mount can rise to the occasion.
The Dubliner just missed out on a medal in London and is putting in the work to medal this time around.
The national record holder will be hoping that his injury problems won’t cost him in Rio.
Australian-born cyclist set to make history despite nightmare run of injuries.
Bishopstown’s Lizzie Lee is set to make her Olympic debut at the age of 36.
The Ballymena brawler is confident of winning a medal after qualifying at the expense of Adam Nolan.
California’s Pena has already made Irish athletics history – now she’s hoping for more.
The Donegal native will participate in the 50k race walk in Rio.
The 22-year-old previously represented the US in the sport.
Ciara Mageean ran an 800m PB while Mark English recorded his best time of the season.
The Thomastown native will be taking part in the Modern Pentathlon.
The man from Donegal will be flying the flag for Ireland in the men’s 800m in Rio next month.
Clare Abbott, Jonty Evans, Mark Kyle and Padraig McCarthy make up the quartet.
Decision paves the way for a blanket ban on the entire Russian team.
The Cavan native was ranked 1st in the world on the women’s World Amateur Golf Ranking up until recently.
The St Kitts and Nevis man has resolved a row with his national body stemming from missed training at London 2012.
The Games’ governing body are cutting it tight for the world’s biggest country.
The Carlow Laser sailor will be the youngest Irish helmsman ever to compete at the Olympics.
The Kilkenny native is next up in our series looking at the Irish team heading to Rio.