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# discus

Paralympics: O’Neill throws her way to silver medal

The Wexford woman threw a season’s best 5.66m in the discus to secure Ireland’s third silver of the Games.

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Sep 7th 2012, 3:30 PM

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Make mine a double! Mark Rohan wins his second cycling gold

Westmeath’s Mark Rohan doubled up on his Paralympic haul with gold in the men’s individual road race H1 this morning.

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Sep 7th 2012, 1:17 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here’s what you need to know as you kick off your Friday.

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Sep 7th 2012, 8:42 AM

# team ireland

Paralympic Breakfast: Smyth set to chase double double

We also have news of the other Irish athletes in action as the Games’ end comes into sight.

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Sep 7th 2012, 7:20 AM

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VIDEO: Peacock takes Pistorius' 100m crown

The Briton was in imperious 100 metre form tonight.

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Sep 6th 2012, 10:30 PM

# Lights out

Paralympic Village: No medals today, but still plenty to shout about

Day eight of the Games was as absorbing as ever, though it held plenty of disappointment for Irish athletes.

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Sep 6th 2012, 9:34 PM

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Freney in seventh heaven as sleepy Cowdrey makes it 12 golds

Meanwhile, Ireland’s Ellen Keane was in action in he 200m medley final.

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Sep 6th 2012, 7:53 PM

# Paralympics 2012

Jason Smyth safely through to 200m final in London

The 100m T13 champion even managed to ease up 20 metres from the line.

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Sep 6th 2012, 2:10 PM

# Guilty

Paralympics 2012: Brazilian powerlifter banned after drugs test

Bruno Pinheiro Carra was tested out of competition on August 24.

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Sep 6th 2012, 12:57 PM

# Disappointment

Disappointment for Firth as she is forced to pull out of 100m breaststroke

The 16-year-old was Ireland’s first gold medal winner of the Games, but a recurring shoulder injury has ruled her out.

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Sep 6th 2012, 10:31 AM

# Early Doors

The Morning Score: Thursday

Pat Gilroy, Jason Smyth and Roger Federer all feature in today’s edition.

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Sep 6th 2012, 9:35 AM

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Mark Rohan secures yet another gold medal for Ireland

The 31-year-old won the Men’s Individual H1 Time Trial at Brands Hatch on Wednesday afternoon.

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Sep 5th 2012, 5:13 PM

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The best Paralympic picture you'll see today: Alex Zanardi celebrates hand-cycling gold

The Italian, who lost both legs in a motor racing crash, won Wednesday’s individual hand-cycling time trial at Brands Hatch.

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Sep 5th 2012, 4:57 PM

# Double bronze

Ireland secure two more bronze medals in cycling

James Brown and Damien Shaw finished third behind only Spain and Italy, while Catherine Walsh and Fran Meehan secured their second medals of the Games.

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Sep 5th 2012, 4:51 PM

# blade row

Paralympics: No evidence for Pistorius' blade claims, says IPC

The Games’ governing body has found no grounds for the sprinter’s complaint following his 200 metre defeat by Alan Oliveira.

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Sep 5th 2012, 3:25 PM

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Paralympics 2012: Cronin advances, Miller misses out

This morning brought more success for Team Ireland in Boccia, but cyclist Cathal Miller suffered disappointment at Brands Hatch.

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Sep 5th 2012, 2:22 PM

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Wheelchair rugby -- or 'Murderball' -- starts at the Paralympics today. Here's what to expect

This one’s not for the faint of heart.

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Sep 5th 2012, 12:17 PM

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Sprint showdown: Pistorius returns to defend 100m gold

The South African goes up against world record holder Jonnie Peacock and Jerome Singleton in the Paralympics’ showpiece event, which starts tonight.

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Sep 5th 2012, 10:02 AM

# Early Doors

The Morning Score: Wednesday

Here’s everything you need to know this morning – apart from the price of a pint in Astana.

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Sep 5th 2012, 9:01 AM

# Preview

Paralympic Breakfast: Another busy day for Team Ireland

Sean Baldwin is among the Irish athletes competing on Day Seven of the Paralympics.

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Sep 5th 2012, 7:20 AM

# Review

Paralympic Village: Joy for Kearney and Barry on Day Six

It was a historic day in London, with a number of world records being broken.

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Sep 4th 2012, 11:35 PM

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Medal number ten: Orla Barry takes bronze in the discus

The Cork native finished with a score of 28.12 in London this evening.

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Sep 4th 2012, 10:46 PM

# Winning

Cool as you like: Kearney secures bronze medal at Paralympics (updated)

Team Ireland have now won nine medals in total, following the rider’s success.

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Sep 4th 2012, 8:33 PM

# Update

Paralympics 2012: McDonald into final, Baldwin misses out despite PB

Meanwhile, James Dwyer has placed sixth in the individual freestyle test – grade IV.

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Sep 4th 2012, 2:32 PM

# You the man

President congratulates magnificent McKillop on double gold

“It is heartening to see an athlete so clearly enjoying himself,” President Michael D Higgins said on Tuesday morning.

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Sep 4th 2012, 11:13 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you been watching the Paralympic Games?

Ireland are enjoying great success – but many Irish viewers don’t have the TV channels they might need.

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Sep 4th 2012, 11:11 AM

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VIDEO: GB Paralympian David Wetherill plays a table tennis shot you really have to see

He calls it a “Superman diving forehand winner” and it really is quite special.

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Sep 4th 2012, 9:50 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you kick off your week…

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Sep 4th 2012, 8:33 AM

# Golden Mum-ent

Mum's the word: McKillop's Mammy presents medal in 'surprise' ceremony

A games sponsor ensured that Michael McKillop’s second medal presentation became a first for the Paralympic Games.

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Sep 4th 2012, 8:02 AM

# Preview

Paralympic Breakfast: Kearney bids for more glory

The Irish rider is hoping to add to the silver medal she already won, as she competes in Individual Freestyle Test later today.

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Sep 4th 2012, 7:20 AM

# Review

Paralympic Village, Day Five: Double delight for McKillop

The Irish sprinter won his second gold medal, while Eilish Byrne came fourth in the Equestrian Individual Freestyle Test.

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Sep 3rd 2012, 11:16 PM

# Winning

Paralympics 2012: Golden boy McKillop triumphs in 1500m

The Antrim man won Ireland’s eighth medal of the competition in London today.

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Sep 3rd 2012, 9:13 PM

# 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

# world's fastest

Top bracket: Smyth happy to be among sprinting elite

Derry’s gold medallist has espoused the advantages of training in the US before defending his 200 metre title this week.

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Sep 3rd 2012, 11:35 AM

# London 2012

Contrite: Pistorius apologises for ‘timing’ of prosthetic complaint

The South African sprinter complained that Alan Oliveira’s legs were ‘unbelievably long’ after the Brazilan beat him in last night’s 200m final.

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Sep 3rd 2012, 10:42 AM

# blade runner 2

Paralympics: Defeated Pistorius wants prosthetics debate‎

The South African sprinter lost out to Alan Oliveira in a thrilling 200 metre final last night.

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Sep 3rd 2012, 8:52 AM

# Preview

Paralympic Breakfast: Take two for Michael McKillop

The Irish gold medalist tonight bids to emulate the success he enjoyed at the weekend.

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Sep 3rd 2012, 7:20 AM

# Controversy

Paralympics 2012: Organisers defend Games drug-testing policy

There has been a 25 percent increase on the number of tests conducted in Beijing four years ago.

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Sep 2nd 2012, 10:50 PM

# need to know

The Evening Fix: Sunday

Things we learned, loved and shared today.

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Sep 2nd 2012, 7:59 PM

# more success

Paralympics Update: Catherine Walsh and Fran Meehan secure a silver medal

The Irish cyclists finished with a time of 3.36.360 this afternoon.

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Sep 2nd 2012, 5:20 PM