# fourth

All time

# Potential

Munster's Phillips shines as Ireland 7s finish fourth in Vancouver

Ireland came up short against Kenya and Great Britain after impressing en route to the semi-finals.

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Sep 20th 2021, 9:47 AM

# fourth

The biggest favourite at the 2018 Winter Olympics failed to defend her title

In the end, Mikaela Shiffrin didn’t even win a medal.

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Feb 16th 2018, 10:19 AM

# Rio 2016

Barr now lives with the rare agony of 4th, the best and worst place away from the podium

The niggling questions over winning athletes can add to any mixed feelings.

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Aug 18th 2016, 9:30 PM

# Reaction

'The best sprint performance we’ve ever had in the history of athletics'

Former sprint hurdles athlete Derval O’Rourke was effusive in her praise for the Waterford native.

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Aug 18th 2016, 5:54 PM

# Upset

Journeyman McGirt grinds out first PGA Tour victory as McIlroy shares fourth

Meanwhile, world number two Jordan Spieth closed with a 73 to finish in a tie for 57th

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Jun 6th 2016, 12:32 AM

# fourth

Swansea hold City, but Pellegrini delivers Champions League place for Pep

Andre Ayew’s deflected free-kick made for a nervy second half, but CIty kept a firm grip on the result they needed.

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May 15th 2016, 5:00 PM

# booze

When it comes to alcohol abuse, the Irish aren't the worst in the world

We’re actually the fourth worst, according to a new report.

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May 13th 2015, 9:49 AM

# Gavin McCarthy

Garda appeal on fourth anniversary of shooting of 21-year-old

With the fourth anniversary of the shooting of Gavin McCarthy being marked today, gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

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Oct 19th 2012, 10:29 AM

# agonising

So close! Byrne 'delighted' despite medal heartbreak

Meanwhile, the sailing event in which Ireland are competing has been delayed.

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Sep 3rd 2012, 2:13 PM