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# golden-girl - Tuesday 14 January, 2020
'Without faith, I don’t know if I would have been able to believe that I could have done something'
Ireland’s 17-year-old sprint sensation Rhasidat Adeleke on athletics, the Leaving Cert and what’s next.
# golden-girl - Thursday 25 July, 2019
Golden girl Adeleke seals sprint double at European Youth Olympics
The teenager produced another hugely impressive performance to claim 200 metres gold.
# golden-girl - Saturday 25 August, 2018
Wicklow teen Lara Gillespie wins stunning gold at European junior championship
The 17-year-old demonstrated her huge potential on the track in Switzerland.
# golden-girl - Friday 6 July, 2018
Ireland's Sarah Healy dominates the field to claim brilliant gold at European Championships
The 17-year-old clocked a championship and Irish youth record in this evening’s 3,000m final.
# golden-girl - Sunday 27 May, 2018
'The minute I landed I was on the phone doing interviews… I started to cry'
Irish teenage sprinter Gina Akpe-Moses on triumphing at the European U20 Championships, sudden media scrutiny, national identity and sports psychology.
# golden-girl - Wednesday 10 January, 2018
Poll: Do you think Oprah Winfrey would be a good US presidential candidate?
Other celebrities including Kanye West and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson have said they’re considering their candidacy.
# golden-girl - Monday 8 January, 2018
'I'm putting this down, it's too heavy' - Night of triumph as Saoirse finally gets her gong
It was a case of fifth time lucky at the major Hollywood awards for the Co Carlow actress last night.
# golden-girl - Sunday 31 December, 2017
18 for 18: Bray's Daina Moorehouse isn't the next Katie Taylor, but has an eye on her crown
Daina Moorehouse didn’t lose a single round as she conquered province, country and continent in her Junior Cert year.
# golden-girl - Friday 15 December, 2017
Sensational McSharry's star continues to rise as she reaches first senior final at Europeans
It’s been some year for the 17-year-old Sligo swimmer.
# golden-girl - Sunday 27 August, 2017
Ireland's golden girl McSharry crowned world champion in Indianapolis
The 17-year-old added to her growing medal haul last night.
# golden-girl - Monday 22 May, 2017
Gold glory for Ireland's Jenny Egan as she defends her World Cup title
‘I like this place!’
# golden-girl - Sunday 30 April, 2017
'It was the first time I felt as nervous as I did in 2012': Taylor rises to the Wembley occasion
The Bray boxer recorded her fifth professional victory last night and could now be set to fight in Las Vegas this summer.
# golden-girl - Saturday 29 April, 2017
Unstoppable! Katie Taylor wins yet again and claims her first pro belt
She overcame Germany’s Nina Meinke at Wembley Stadium.
# golden-girl - Friday 17 March, 2017
Sizing John storms to thrilling Gold Cup win for 'Queen of Cheltenham' Harrington
Willie Mullins and Paul Townend were on the double earlier also.
# golden-girl - Wednesday 6 July, 2016
Better late than never! Olive Loughnane finally receives 2009 World Championship gold
‘It was great to share the moment with all the Irish fans here.’
# golden-girl - Friday 26 June, 2015
Katie Taylor is through to the European Games final as Ireland's first gold edges closer
It’s a busy day for Team Ireland in Baku.
# golden-girl - Thursday 25 June, 2015
Katie Taylor is fighting an Azerbaijani on home turf next... but does she look like she's worried?
“I’m going to enjoy it, the atmosphere is going to be fantastic. It’s going to be such a tough contest, but these are the kind of fights that I cherish.”
# golden-girl - Tuesday 9 June, 2015
Stephanie Roche is back home but it's not for long as talks with two English clubs begin
The Irish international admits a move back closer to home is the preferred option having had her American dream crushed.
# golden-girl - Friday 19 December, 2014
Katie Taylor has been crowned Sportswoman of the Year
The boxer enjoyed yet another record-breaking year.
# golden-girl - Tuesday 25 November, 2014
Power ranking Katie Taylor's 8 most memorable victories
On the back of the Bray native’s World Championships win yesterday, we recall her greatest triumphs.
# golden-girl - Saturday 7 June, 2014
Gold medal joy for Katie Taylor at European Boxing Championships
The Bray native was pushed all the way by Estelle Mossely of France.
WATCH: Katie Taylor's gold medal bout at the European Championships
The Olympic champion is taking on the French boxer that defeated her London 2012 rival Sofya Ochigava.
# golden-girl - Monday 13 January, 2014
100-year-old American teacher Agnes has no plans to give up the day job
At Sundance School, New Jersey, it’s ok to call your teacher Granny.
# golden-girl - Sunday 1 December, 2013
The best pictures from Katie Taylor's two wins in 24 hours
The Olympic champion beat Finland’s Mira Potkonen in Bray last night.
# golden-girl - Thursday 27 December, 2012
Good times: Sports stars reflect on their sporting highlight of 2012
The words ‘Katie’ and ‘Taylor’ pop up a couple of times in our conversations with athletes across different disciplines.
# golden-girl - Saturday 4 August, 2012
Interview: Morrison promising to give her all, nothing more
Aileen Morrison does not like setting targets for this morning’s Olympic triathlon, but that hasn’t prevented others doing it for her.
# golden-girl - Sunday 20 May, 2012
Home is the hero: Katie Taylor touches down in Dublin
The 25-year-old sealed her fourth world title in a row with a solid 11-7 win over Russian southpaw Sofya Ochigava yesterday.
# golden-girl - Tuesday 13 December, 2011
Homecoming queen: Golden girl Britton returns home to Ireland
IN PICTURES: Friends, family and supporters turned out at Dublin Airport last night to welcome home European Cross Country champion Fionnuala Britton.
# golden-girl - Saturday 22 October, 2011
Gold not a given for excellent Taylor
Katie Taylor has been in impressive form at the European Championships but it doesn’t mean she will have it all her own way next summer.
# golden-girl - Tuesday 18 October, 2011
Taylor safely through in Rotterdam
Bray lightweight Katie Taylor booked her place in the quarter-finals of the European Women’s Boxing Championships this afternoon.
# golden-girl - Saturday 4 June, 2011
Awesome Taylor wins fourth successive European Union crown
Bray fighter scores convincing 25-9 victory over Karolina Graczyk in Poland this afternoon.
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Poll: Will you pay attention to the Seanad general election?
COUNTING IN THE Seanad general election will begin today despite the Covid-19 public health emergency.
Postal voting in the election closes today at 11am for the 43 seats on the five vocational panels and tomorrow at 11am for the six seats on the university panels.
There are 118 candidates seeking election to the vocational panels.
Counting of the votes begins this morning and is expected to continue until Friday 3 April.
So, today we want to know: Will you pay attention to the Seanad general election?
Poll Results:
No (5445)
Yes (2749)
I'm not sure / no opinion (267)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Opinion: Emergency Covid-19 legislation harks back to the Civil War, ‘the Emergency’ and the Troubles
By Conor Casey
Conor Casey of Trinity College says a challenge to the new legislation would be unlikely to succeed.
The Irish For: Kiltartanese and a passionate affair. The story of Galway's Lady Gregory
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
Darach Ó Séaghdha follows the artistic path of one of Ireland’s most fascinating historical women.
Larry Donnelly: Kennedy vs Markey could be the last throw of the dice for the Irish American dynasty
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
The Kennedy vs Markey battle is the distraction from Covid-19 we all need, says Larry Donnelly.
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