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#kellie harrington

# kellie-harrington - Saturday 11 June, 2022

Kellie Harrington, Ailbhe Smyth, and Professor Mary Aiken receive Freedom of Dublin
# Tripple Whammy
# Tripple Whammy

Kellie Harrington, Ailbhe Smyth, and Professor Mary Aiken receive Freedom of Dublin

Updated Jun 11th 2022, 6:48 PM 34,596 Views 16 Comments

The three women are receiving the award this evening.

# kellie-harrington - Tuesday 31 May, 2022

'Sport is a lonely place. Only the strongest survive really'
# Tough At The Top
From The42
# Tough At The Top

'Sport is a lonely place. Only the strongest survive really'

May 31st 2022, 1:49 PM 3,056 Views 0 Comments

Kellie Harrington and Ellen Keane share an insight into the very top level of sport.

# kellie-harrington - Monday 30 May, 2022

'I just know that it's a sh**show at the moment and it's been like that for a number of years'
# Kellie Harrington
From The42
# Kellie Harrington

'I just know that it's a sh**show at the moment and it's been like that for a number of years'

May 30th 2022, 3:44 PM 5,646 Views 0 Comments

Kellie Harrington on the ongoing Irish boxing controversy, and recent World Championship glory.

# kellie-harrington - Monday 9 May, 2022

Kellie Harrington is set to be awarded the Freedom of Dublin City
# Freedom Of The City
# Freedom Of The City

Kellie Harrington is set to be awarded the Freedom of Dublin City

May 9th 2022, 7:10 PM 11,263 Views 3 Comments

LGBT activist Ailbhe Smyth and cyberpsychology expert Professor Mary Aiken are also set to be conferred with the honour.

# kellie-harrington - Thursday 28 April, 2022

Olympic champion Kellie Harrington won't compete at World Championships
# Setback
From The42
# Setback

Olympic champion Kellie Harrington won't compete at World Championships

Apr 28th 2022, 4:36 PM 4,708 Views 2 Comments

The Dubliner has been ruled out through injury.

# kellie-harrington - Wednesday 13 April, 2022

'I know that the target is on my back but I do just see myself as a contender'
# Perfect Harmony
From The42
# Perfect Harmony

'I know that the target is on my back but I do just see myself as a contender'

Apr 13th 2022, 2:34 PM 4,980 Views 0 Comments

Kellie Harrington is ready to take on the world again after a few weeks in which she won Strandja gold, sang on the Late Late, and married her partner Mandy.

# kellie-harrington - Wednesday 2 March, 2022

Ellen Keane and Kellie Harrington to lead Dublin's St Patrick's Day Parade

Ellen Keane and Kellie Harrington to lead Dublin's St Patrick's Day Parade

Mar 2nd 2022, 1:47 PM 18,188 Views 6 Comments

The Parade is returning to Dublin this year.

# kellie-harrington - Saturday 26 February, 2022

O'Rourke joins Harrington in claiming gold at prestigious Strandja tournament
# Dominant
From The42
# Dominant

O'Rourke joins Harrington in claiming gold at prestigious Strandja tournament

Updated Feb 26th 2022, 6:15 PM 6,274 Views 3 Comments

The Tokyo Olympians took gold in Sofia, neither of them losing a fight in the eyes of a single judge all week.

# kellie-harrington - Thursday 27 January, 2022

Kellie Harrington teams up with Roddy Doyle for autobiography
# Knock-out
# Knock-out

Kellie Harrington teams up with Roddy Doyle for autobiography

Jan 27th 2022, 4:30 PM 10,796 Views 7 Comments

It will be published later this year.

# kellie-harrington - Sunday 2 January, 2022

'I’ve gotten over it, but I used to have a really bad relationship with food'
# Issue
From The42
# Issue

'I’ve gotten over it, but I used to have a really bad relationship with food'

Jan 2nd 2022, 12:00 PM 47,633 Views 5 Comments

Irish Olympian Jack Woolley on the challenge of making weight and how sport ultimately saved him.

# kellie-harrington - Tuesday 21 December, 2021

Taylor and Harrington voted Ireland's most admired athletes in 2021
# Results Are In
From The42
# Results Are In

Taylor and Harrington voted Ireland's most admired athletes in 2021

Updated Dec 21st 2021, 12:10 PM 12,182 Views 11 Comments

Rachael Blackmore and Johnny Sexton share second place on the poll conducted by Teneo Sport.

# kellie-harrington - Friday 10 December, 2021

Six women included on RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year 2021 shortlist
# Nominees
From The42
# Nominees

Six women included on RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year 2021 shortlist

Dec 10th 2021, 8:33 AM 24,230 Views 32 Comments

The winner will be announced on Saturday, 18 December,

# kellie-harrington - Tuesday 7 December, 2021

Kellie Harrington's Olympic success ranked most impactful sports story of 2021
# Golden Moment
From The42
# Golden Moment

Kellie Harrington's Olympic success ranked most impactful sports story of 2021

Dec 7th 2021, 7:00 AM 1,855 Views 0 Comments

The Core Cultural Index surveyed 1,000 adults in Ireland each month over the last year.

# kellie-harrington - Monday 15 November, 2021

'You have these vultures trying to earn off you. I'm not a businesswoman so I'm not into that'
# No To Pro
From The42
# No To Pro

'You have these vultures trying to earn off you. I'm not a businesswoman so I'm not into that'

Nov 15th 2021, 5:00 PM 33,087 Views 6 Comments

Olympic champion Kellie Harrington explains why she’s happy to stay in the amateur ranks.

# kellie-harrington - Thursday 30 September, 2021

Kellie Harrington's brother lands key coaching job in Icelandic soccer
# Harri's Game
From The42
# Harri's Game

Kellie Harrington's brother lands key coaching job in Icelandic soccer

Sep 30th 2021, 4:47 PM 8,863 Views 2 Comments

Christopher Harrington has been hired as assistant coach of KR women’s team.

# kellie-harrington - Tuesday 7 September, 2021

'She can capitalise on what she's done' - Egan backs Harrington call to stay amateur
# Support
From The42
# Support

'She can capitalise on what she's done' - Egan backs Harrington call to stay amateur

Sep 7th 2021, 5:56 PM 5,356 Views 0 Comments

The Olympic champion has decided to focus on retaining her title in Paris in 2024.

# kellie-harrington - Tuesday 31 August, 2021

Taylor on Harrington: 'What she's doing for those kids - inspiring a generation - is very, very special'
# Real Recognise Real
From The42
# Real Recognise Real

Taylor on Harrington: 'What she's doing for those kids - inspiring a generation - is very, very special'

Updated Aug 31st 2021, 8:02 PM 22,695 Views 3 Comments

‘The young girls growing up actually watching Kellie win that gold medal: you have no idea what that’s going to do for kids in that area.’

# kellie-harrington - Tuesday 17 August, 2021

Harrington weighing up big decision on future amid offers to turn professional
# Options
From The42
# Options

Harrington weighing up big decision on future amid offers to turn professional

Aug 17th 2021, 1:21 PM 22,388 Views 11 Comments

The Olympic champion says her next move must suit her partner, Mandy Loughlin, as well as her family.

# kellie-harrington - Wednesday 11 August, 2021

'Even if Kellie hadn't won gold, we would have done this. It's because of who she is'
# Gold In Portland Row
# Gold In Portland Row

'Even if Kellie hadn't won gold, we would have done this. It's because of who she is'

Aug 11th 2021, 12:15 AM 21,637 Views 6 Comments

Portland Row and the whole north inner city flocked the streets to welcome their Olympic champion, Kellie Harrington, back home.

# kellie-harrington - Tuesday 10 August, 2021

In pictures: Kellie Harrington's triumphant homecoming
# Golden Day
From The42
# Golden Day

In pictures: Kellie Harrington's triumphant homecoming

Aug 10th 2021, 8:27 PM 31,007 Views 5 Comments

Soak in the scenes of a glorious day in Dublin.

Cheers on the streets of north Dublin city as Olympic star Kellie Harrington arrives home
# Kellie's Coming Home
# Kellie's Coming Home

Cheers on the streets of north Dublin city as Olympic star Kellie Harrington arrives home

Updated Aug 10th 2021, 5:30 PM 95,159 Views 63 Comments
  • Olympic champion received hero's welcome in Dublin this evening.
  • Dublin City Council approves lighting up Five Lamps landmark to acknowledge Harrington’s achievement.
  • "I'm delighted to be bringing the gold back to the north inner city," Harrington said today.
Kellie Harrington just wants a cup of tea and a scone
# Home Sweet Home
From The42
# Home Sweet Home

Kellie Harrington just wants a cup of tea and a scone

Aug 10th 2021, 4:45 PM 31,817 Views 5 Comments

‘Everyone is saying, ‘Ah, you’ve a great community. Your community is fantastic.’ Sure I’m saying that forever, like!’

# kellie-harrington - Monday 9 August, 2021

Paris, the pros, or peace and quiet: What might be next for Kellie Harrington?
# Options
From The42
# Options

Paris, the pros, or peace and quiet: What might be next for Kellie Harrington?

Aug 9th 2021, 9:24 PM 24,652 Views 22 Comments

Gavan Casey explores three potential avenues for Ireland’s third Olympic boxing champion, all of which may appeal to her for different reasons.

Olympic champ Harrington to travel through Dublin's north inner city on open-top bus tomorrow
# Dublin 1 World Nil
From The42
# Dublin 1 World Nil

Olympic champ Harrington to travel through Dublin's north inner city on open-top bus tomorrow

Updated Aug 9th 2021, 8:37 PM 21,722 Views 23 Comments

The bus will take in on its route Portland Row, Harrington’s home street.

Freedom of Dublin sought for Kellie Harrington ahead of her homecoming
# Kellie Harrington
# Kellie Harrington

Freedom of Dublin sought for Kellie Harrington ahead of her homecoming

Updated Aug 9th 2021, 3:54 PM 15,203 Views 21 Comments

The gold medal-winning boxer is due to arrive home tomorrow.

Kellie Harrington has ability to be 'very successful' in pro ranks, says Barry McGuigan
# Options
From The42
# Options

Kellie Harrington has ability to be 'very successful' in pro ranks, says Barry McGuigan

Aug 9th 2021, 9:57 AM 27,862 Views 20 Comments

And a mega fight with Katie Taylor would be ‘massive’.

# kellie-harrington - Sunday 8 August, 2021

'An inspiration': Ireland sends its congratulations as Kellie Harrington claims gold in Tokyo
# Olympics
# Olympics

'An inspiration': Ireland sends its congratulations as Kellie Harrington claims gold in Tokyo

Updated Aug 8th 2021, 12:48 PM 110,846 Views 81 Comments
  • Ireland's Kellie Harrington won gold at the women's Olympic lightweight boxing final.
  • "Hers is an exceptional achievement, and she is an inspiration for us all," Michael D Higgins said.
  • Today is the final day of the Tokyo 2020 games.
'Welcome to the club, champ': Sporting world lines up to pay tribute to Kellie Harrington
# Pride Of Ireland
From The42
# Pride Of Ireland

'Welcome to the club, champ': Sporting world lines up to pay tribute to Kellie Harrington

Aug 8th 2021, 9:50 AM 16,683 Views 5 Comments

Kellie Harrington joined an elite club as she won Olympic lightweight gold for Ireland on Sunday morning.

Kellie Harrington wins Olympic gold after triumph over Beatriz Ferreira
# Gold
From The42
# Gold

Kellie Harrington wins Olympic gold after triumph over Beatriz Ferreira

Aug 8th 2021, 6:28 AM 77,216 Views 80 Comments

The Irish boxer beat the Brazilian with a unanimous decision victory.

# kellie-harrington - Thursday 5 August, 2021

'Safe but spectacular': Council planning for Kellie Harrington's Dublin homecoming
# Olympics
# Olympics

'Safe but spectacular': Council planning for Kellie Harrington's Dublin homecoming

Aug 5th 2021, 4:43 PM 24,518 Views 18 Comments

The boxer will come back from the Olympics next week with at least a silver medal.

'To have the support of the people back home, to put a smile on the nation's face, it's just great'
# Kellie Harrington
From The42
# Kellie Harrington

'To have the support of the people back home, to put a smile on the nation's face, it's just great'

Aug 5th 2021, 7:58 AM 6,451 Views 7 Comments

The Dublin boxer will fight for a gold medal in Tokyo on Sunday morning.

Kellie Harrington wins Olympic boxing semi-final in Tokyo
# Going For Gold
From The42
# Going For Gold

Kellie Harrington wins Olympic boxing semi-final in Tokyo

Aug 5th 2021, 6:16 AM 53,746 Views 29 Comments

Harrington faced Thai opponent Sudaporn Seesondee.

# kellie-harrington - Tuesday 3 August, 2021

Olympic Breakfast: Kellie Harrington becomes Ireland's latest medalist in Tokyo
# Update
From The42
# Update

Olympic Breakfast: Kellie Harrington becomes Ireland's latest medalist in Tokyo

Aug 3rd 2021, 6:20 AM 48,617 Views 18 Comments

Here’s what you missed while you were sleeping…

Kellie Harrington wins quarter-final to secure Olympic bronze medal
# Hakuna Matata
From The42
# Hakuna Matata

Kellie Harrington wins quarter-final to secure Olympic bronze medal

Aug 3rd 2021, 4:58 AM 29,005 Views 12 Comments

The Dubliner was too strong for Algeria’s Imane Khelif.

# kellie-harrington - Friday 30 July, 2021

Olympic Breakfast: Walsh guarantees another medal for Ireland but mixed fortunes on the track
# Update
From The42
# Update

Olympic Breakfast: Walsh guarantees another medal for Ireland but mixed fortunes on the track

Jul 30th 2021, 6:35 AM 35,694 Views 2 Comments

Belfast boxer Walsh provided a memorable moment on another busy morning for Team Ireland in Tokyo.

Kellie Harrington delivers impressive performance on Olympic debut
# Classy
From The42
# Classy

Kellie Harrington delivers impressive performance on Olympic debut

Jul 30th 2021, 3:35 AM 8,121 Views 3 Comments

The Dublin fighter comfortably saw off the challenge of Italy’s Rebecca Nicoli.

# kellie-harrington - Tuesday 20 July, 2021

Harrington and Irvine to carry Irish flag at Olympics opening ceremony
# Tokyo 2020
From The42
# Tokyo 2020

Harrington and Irvine to carry Irish flag at Olympics opening ceremony

Jul 20th 2021, 7:59 AM 27,738 Views 8 Comments

Kellie Harrington welcomes ‘an amazing honour’ ahead of Friday’s parade of nations.

# kellie-harrington - Tuesday 8 June, 2021

Harrington takes gold at Olympic qualifiers with superb victory over British star Dubois
# Full Steam Ahead
From The42
# Full Steam Ahead

Harrington takes gold at Olympic qualifiers with superb victory over British star Dubois

Updated Jun 8th 2021, 4:09 PM 20,772 Views 13 Comments

The Dubliner was a cut above the Englishwoman and will likely be named the top seed for Tokyo, leaving her two fights from an Olympic medal.

# kellie-harrington - Monday 7 June, 2021

Emmet Brennan books Olympic spot with hard-fought win over Sweden's Liridon Nuha
# On The Plane
From The42
# On The Plane

Emmet Brennan books Olympic spot with hard-fought win over Sweden's Liridon Nuha

Jun 7th 2021, 8:41 PM 3,152 Views 1 Comment

Meanwhile Kellie Harrington and Michaela Walsh will both box for gold tomorrow after winning their respective semi-finals bouts.

# kellie-harrington - Saturday 5 June, 2021

Kellie Harrington books Olympics spot with superb victory against world champion Maiva Hamadouche
# On The Plane
From The42
# On The Plane

Kellie Harrington books Olympics spot with superb victory against world champion Maiva Hamadouche

Updated Jun 5th 2021, 7:33 PM 7,808 Views 10 Comments

The Dubliner won by unanimous decision against a vaunted French opponent.

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