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# Inspiring

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'I showed him my medal and as I was walking away, he said, 'I want to be like Nicole one day''
Nicole Turner won a silver medal at the Tokyo Paralympics.
'It's more than an All-Star, it's recognition of years of heartbreak' - Rockett's difficult road to the top
As a teenager, the Waterford ace was diagnosed with arthritis and told she would be in a wheelchair by the age of 30.
'It's a real example of, 'You can do anything'' - Irish greats unite to help kids walk tall through lockdown
The Robert Heffernan Race Walking Academy has been a huge success.
Serie A legend Mihajlovic makes emotional return after leukaemia diagnosis
The Serbian boss returned to the dugout after a difficult period, and his rival coach was delighted to see him.
'I wasn't doing it for myself, I wasn't doing it for the team, I was doing it for God' - Ireland hockey star
Bethany and Serena Barr talk about their faith and their older sister Charlene who died in 2010.
'Exceptional courage' - Serie A manager returns to bench six weeks after leukaemia diagnosis
Bologna boss Sinisa Mihajlovic was with his players for their draw against Verona.
Widow of trainer who took his own life aiming to continue his legacy with Cheltenham success
After the tragic loss of her husband Richard last year, Kayley Woollacott acquired a trainer’s licence and now she’s got Lalor running in the Arkle.
After 2,136 days and 12 knee operations, Sydney Swans defender set for AFL return
Six years, five full knee reconstructions. Wow.
'I remember the XXXXL O'Neill's gear didn't fit me. From that day, I changed everything'
From a battle with thyroid cancer to an incredible weight loss, Mayo manager Peter Leahy shares his story.
'When I got the tube in my side, my lungs were punctured, I realised things were more serious then'
Robbie McNamara was due to ride Lord Windermere in the 2015 Aintree Grand National. The day beforehand, his life changed forever.
The inspiring story behind that Marseille fan's goal from kick-off against Toulouse
Brilliant.
This Falcons video following their Super Bowl heartbreak will give you chills
‘In brotherhood, we fall. In brotherhood, we trust. In brotherhood, we rise.’
A burn victim who was told she'd never run again has completed the world's toughest triathlon
Turia Pitt says the ironman race didn’t go to plan but she persevered.
'It's pretty phenomenal what he's doing and I wish him the very best of luck' - Cullen
Dubliner Ian McKinley could find himself running out at the RDS in the colours of Benetton Treviso on Friday night.
This Irish comedian’s inspiring quotes are just perfectly sarcastic
Goals.
Man City amputee footballer scores spectacular solo goal after leaving his marker for dead
Jay Tregakiss showed magnificent skill in a Football for All tournament in Switzerland.
Here are the amazing young Irish people who will inspire you today
Can you add any more?
He was attacked and left for dead, but Robert chose to 'get better, not bitter'
Robert Drake, an author, saw his life changed in one night.
Everyone is talking about Caitlyn Jenner's emotional speech at last night's ESPN awards
Jenner was accepting the Arthur Ashe courage award.
20 Under 20: Ireland's brightest and most inspirational rising stars
Some are still balancing success with the stress of the Junior Cert.
Kids asked what they'd change about their bodies, school adults in body confidence
“Cheetah legs so I can run faster.”
Jamie Wall - ‘I can’t force my legs to start working, the only thing I can control is my attitude'
Last June, Cork GAA player Jamie Wall lined out for his county but a freak incident has left him facing a big battle since.
Pope Francis: Religion can never justify violence
He said that Albania was an “inspiring example” of religious harmony.
Real Lives: Traveller men want to show you a side you 'rarely get to see'
A new booklet detailing the lives of Traveller men hopes to dispel some myths and stereotypes.
Playschooler gives the cutest graduation speech ever
Short and sweet.
Table-tennis player with no arms takes on the world number two
Ibrahim Hamato lost his arms in an accident.
Powerful World Cup advert shows there's always something to play for
This is our favourite World Cup advert yet.
People with Down Syndrome have inspiring messages for mum to be
You won’t want to cry, but you probably will.
This 10-year-old born without arms wanted to play the trumpet... here's his inspiring story
Jahmir Wallace told anyone wanting to play an instrument: “Keep on trying.”
VIDEO: Ajax 'sign' terminally-ill 8-year-old boy
The Dutch giants gave Jay-Jay Willems a day he’ll never forget.
WATCH: 26-year-old woman hears sound for the first time
There’s something in our eye.
VIDEO: Stunning documentary of a cancer fighter hopes to inspire
Jill Brzezinkski-Conley wants to show women they can feel good about their bodies, regardless of how they look.
Nine-year-old Irish girl brings in €20k for educational game
Niamh Gallagher, from Arranmore Island off Donegal, helped persuade we users to fund dad’s project Pora Ora.
WATCH: Skateboarder with no legs is more talented than you
Despite his disadvantage, Italo Romano reached the semi-finals of a pro skating tournament in Florida over the weekend.