# Rio

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# against the rules

Irish boxers investigated for betting during Olympic Games

It is not yet known on which sports the boxers had placed the bets.

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Aug 27th 2016, 11:04 AM

# Rio

Swimmer Ryan Lochte charged with falsely reporting robbery in Brazil

Lochte and three other American swimmers made false allegations of being robbed at gunpoint on a night out at the Olympics.

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Aug 26th 2016, 7:20 AM

# Olympic Council of Ireland

Pat Hickey's wife leaves Rio as lawyers make house arrest bid

Meanwhile, a Brazilian police commissioner said he does not object to the former OCI boss being put under house arrest.

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Aug 25th 2016, 5:27 PM

# Ticketing scandal

OCI has appointed a security firm to secure, copy and seal all its data for the Government's inquiry

Today the Government announced that the inquiry, chaired by Justice Carroll Moran, will examine ticket sales for the London (2012) and Sochi (2014) Games, as well as Rio 2016.

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Aug 24th 2016, 8:12 PM

# ticket touting

Romario declares himself satisfied with action on what he terms the 'ticket mafia'

Former OCI president Pat Hickey, who has been at the notorious Bangu prison in Rio since Thursday, may not now face a judge until later in the week.

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Aug 22nd 2016, 9:18 PM

# not impressed

Speedo drops Ryan Lochte for making up robbery story

The story was a major embarrassment for Team USA at the Rio games.

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Aug 22nd 2016, 6:53 PM

# Rio 2016

OCI member calls Pat Hickey's arrest in front of TV cameras a "total and absolute disgrace"

The body’s executive committee met last night for the first time since the scandal broke.

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Aug 22nd 2016, 8:05 AM

# so long farewell

Pictures: 16 days and 975 medals later, the Rio Olympics went out with a bang

The closing ceremony at the Maracana Stadium was spectacular to say the least.

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Aug 22nd 2016, 7:51 AM

# ticket touting

Brazilian police have confiscated passports, laptops and phones from OCI officials in Rio today

Detained former OCI chief Pat Hickey will appear before a Brazilian judge on Tuesday as part of an investigation into black market ticket sales.

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Aug 21st 2016, 6:45 PM

# sunday interview

"I do have sympathy for Pat Hickey. A 71-year-old man being filmed naked isn't to my tastes"

28-year-old Fine Gael TD Noel Rock has made a name for himself as one of the harshest critics of the OCI’s actions in Rio.

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Aug 21st 2016, 7:45 AM

# easy

Caster Semenya cruises to women's 800m gold

It was never in doubt.

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Aug 21st 2016, 1:44 AM

# Controversy

Pat Hickey being held in one of Brazil's most notorious prisons

The Olympic Council of Ireland will meet this weekend for the first time to discuss Rio ticket scandal

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Aug 20th 2016, 2:50 PM

# Rio 2016

'A hollow victory': Getting an Olympic medal years after racing wasn't enough for Heffernan

Rob Heffernan was a happy man, crossing the finish line in sixth position.

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Aug 20th 2016, 7:50 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Has Ireland had a good Olympics?

Irish stories emanating from Rio have ranged in extremes – from the truly uplifting to the downright disheartening.

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Aug 19th 2016, 9:42 AM

# Brazil

British TV presenter Charlie Webster brought out of induced coma in Rio

The presenter fell ill with a rare strain of malaria.

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Aug 19th 2016, 7:57 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

# Pat Hickey

Pat Hickey taken from Rio hospital in a wheelchair

Hickey has had cardiac issues in the past and was taken to hospital as a precaution.

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Aug 18th 2016, 7:47 PM

# best barr none

The entire country is now in love with Thomas Barr and his whole family

Best fourth placer ever!

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Aug 18th 2016, 5:33 PM

# Charlie Webster

British TV presenter seriously ill with rare strain of malaria in Rio hospital

It’s understood that she was placed in an induced coma last night.

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Aug 18th 2016, 9:15 AM

# Pat Hickey

Olympic Council of Ireland will defend itself "to the hilt" - acting president

Former president Pat Hickey remains in a Rio hospital following his arrest by Brazilian police on touting charges yesterday.

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Aug 18th 2016, 7:10 AM

# overnight

Pat Hickey will spend night in Rio hospital as police arrest him over Olympic ticket scandal

Hickey is facing three charges and a possible seven years in jail.

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Aug 17th 2016, 10:42 PM

# Sound of Silver

This joyous pic from Rio shows two of our champs celebrating their wins together

That silver medallist swag.

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Aug 17th 2016, 9:53 PM

# Sound of Silver

This joyous pic from Rio shows two of our champs celebrating their wins together

That silver medallist swag.

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Aug 17th 2016, 6:06 PM

# fast and furious

That time we went drifting with hurdles star Thomas Barr

We spoke to the Irish athlete about life on and off the track.

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Aug 17th 2016, 11:28 AM

# Silver Linings

'She kept her head. She was going to take that medal home if it killed her'

A silver lining for Annalise Murphy after the pain of London 2012.

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Aug 17th 2016, 8:00 AM

# ticket controversy

Shane Ross not giving up hope on reaching deal with Olympic Council of Ireland

The Minister said he was ‘disappointed and stunned’ by the OCI’s decision.

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Aug 16th 2016, 9:57 AM

# big loss

Michael Fennelly ruled out of All-Ireland final with ruptured Achilles tendon

It’s a cruel blow for the 31-year-old midfielder who was in excellent form for the Cats on Saturday.

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Aug 15th 2016, 10:56 PM

# sporting hero

'She's still number one to us': Katie will get a warm welcome home in Bray, locals say

Hopes were high as some 5,000 people gathered in Taylor’s home town today. She’s still a hero in Bray.

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Aug 15th 2016, 6:10 PM

# Skibbereen

'The world and their mother are happy for them': O'Donovan family on historic Olympic win

The brothers said they haven’t had a chance to let their silver medal win sink in.

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Aug 15th 2016, 3:06 PM

# Say Cheese

Everyone is sharing this class photo of Usain Bolt winning at the Olympics last night

Epic.

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Aug 15th 2016, 8:42 AM

# Silver lining

Annalise Murphy told nobody but she came to Rio for this Olympic medal

After heartbreak four years ago, the sailor has a massive opportunity today.

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Aug 15th 2016, 7:15 AM

# Rio 2016

'This is just the beginning for me. I'll be back stronger, faster and better next year'

A visibly upset but defiant Ciara Mageean anticipates great things for herself.

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Aug 15th 2016, 7:00 AM

# Rio 2016

'We rocked it today'': Ireland's marathoners proud of their Olympic moments

Fionnuala McCormack crossed the line in 20th position.

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Aug 14th 2016, 9:06 PM

# Rio 2016

Ireland's Fionnuala McCormack finishes in 20th place in Olympic marathon

A PB run from the Wicklow woman.

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Aug 14th 2016, 5:03 PM

# What's going on?

Shane Ross is on his way to Rio to get answers over the Olympics ticket scandal

The controversy kicked off with an arrest of an Irishman last week. Tonight Sports Minister Shane Ross will want answers from the Olympic Council of Ireland.

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Aug 14th 2016, 2:17 PM

# Rio 2016

After a brave run, Mark English fails to qualify for Olympic final

The Donegal man came across the line in fifth position, not quite enough to progress.

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Aug 14th 2016, 4:40 AM

# Rio 2016

Mo Farah falls, then takes gold in the 10,000m Olympic final

An incredible 10,000m men’s final wows the crowd at the Olympic Stadium.

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Aug 14th 2016, 2:09 AM

# murder and fatter

7 times YouTube didn't have a notion what the O'Donovan brothers were saying

What YouTube thought they said: “Neighbour of screens.” What they actually said: “Skibbereen.”

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Aug 13th 2016, 3:15 PM

# team ireland

'My tactics were to qualify in whatever means possible': Ciara Mageean has given herself one job in Rio

With steely determination and composure, Ciara Mageean made an impressive Olympic debut in Rio.

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Aug 13th 2016, 2:25 AM

# Rio 2016

Divine intervention? Sports fans need more than Jesus to explain incredible results on the track

“My doping is training. My doping is Jesus. Otherwise I’m crystal clean,” Olympic gold medalist Ayana said today after smashing the world record by 14 seconds.

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Aug 12th 2016, 11:00 PM