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# Rio 2016

Mark English produces superb finish to qualify for the men's 800 metres semi-finals

The UCD man will compete in the semi-final in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Aug 12th 2016, 4:11 PM

# Interview

'It's hard to explain how much it hurts not being able to realise my Olympic dream'

Irish track star Mary Cullen talks about her latest Games heartbreak, trying to find her way again and why she is excited to see Ciara Mageean take to the track in Rio.

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Aug 12th 2016, 12:00 PM

# investigations

Ross 'not happy' with Olympic Council of Ireland investigation on Rio ticket sale controversy

The Olympic Council of Ireland says there was no impropriety whatsoever from anyone dealing with tickets for the Rio Games.

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Aug 12th 2016, 10:54 AM

# Olympics

Police officer shot and killed after becoming lost near Rio slum

A group of Brazilian’s national forces were sprayed with bullets when they took a wrong turn.

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Aug 12th 2016, 7:54 AM

# Rio 2016

Golfers who showed up humbled by those who fought to be here

“And then she tells us she’s a doctor as well. It’s like, ‘You’ve gotta be kidding’ – and that’s what I mean by humbling.”

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Aug 12th 2016, 6:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you ever bought a ticket from a tout?

Would you be willing to pay over the odds to get to the events you want to go to?

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Aug 11th 2016, 9:47 AM

# wasn't us

One of the pools at the Olympics has turned green and the Irish are getting blamed

A venue spokesperson said that water tests found “no risk whatsoever to athletes’ health”.

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Aug 10th 2016, 1:06 PM

# Sailing

Belief but no expectations yet: Murphy family quietly proud of Annalise in her quest for Olympic glory

Nerves, lighting candles and solidarity diets – a family in pursuit of Olympic glory.

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Aug 10th 2016, 10:01 AM

# Distraction

Rio Olympics: Thieves are using old tricks to steal from tourists

Athletes, coaches, journalists, photographers and a government minister have all fallen victim to thefts.

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Aug 10th 2016, 6:03 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Rio 2016 liveblog: Day 4

Keep pace with Ireland’s competitors in Brazil.

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Aug 9th 2016, 1:23 PM

# Golden Girls

World rugby stars hail Caslick as Aussie women claim sevens gold against Kiwis

The top seeds dominated the game either side of half-time.

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Aug 9th 2016, 12:05 AM

# Rio 2016

Battle for bronze: 'It was windy, it was cold and we were two points behind the Germans'

At 22 years of age, Daley is an elder of his sport.

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Aug 9th 2016, 12:03 AM

# Touting

Irishman arrested in connection with touting at Olympics was selling tickets for €7,200 say police

Irish national Kevin James Mallon was described as a director at British firm THG.

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Aug 8th 2016, 9:43 PM

# Rio 2016

Patience is a virtue on Ireland's Olympic hockey journey

The team suffered a heavy loss to the Netherlands last night.

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Aug 8th 2016, 8:11 AM

# View from the stands

The power of the Olympics: 'If the lads do well, it will change the sport in Ireland forever'

The42 gets the view from the stands at Ireland’s men’s hockey opener against India.

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Aug 7th 2016, 6:54 PM

# Olympics

Irishman arrested in Rio on suspicion of ticket touting

The Department of Foreign Affairs says it is providing consular assistance.

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Aug 7th 2016, 11:34 AM

# muggers

Two people have been shot dead at Olympics sites in Rio de Janeiro

Ìn a separate incident, the Brazilian bomb squad have detonated a suspect package near the finishing line of the Olympic men’s cycling road race.

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Aug 6th 2016, 6:20 PM

# darrell hill

This woman went above and beyond so a man could see his son compete in the Olympics

A lovely act of kindness.

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Aug 6th 2016, 5:07 PM

# Ace

Comedy genius Paddy Barnes taunts McIlroy with Wozniacki selfie

Imagine the state of McIlroy’s mentions since Barnes got to Rio.

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Aug 6th 2016, 3:15 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here’s everything you need to know as you start your weekend.

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Aug 6th 2016, 8:59 AM

# Parade of Nations

In photos: The opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

The 2016 Olympic Games are officially underway.

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Aug 6th 2016, 7:55 AM

# Road to Rio

Ireland’s teen gymnast is getting by with a little help from some unlikely friends

Ellis O’Reilly talks to The42 about staying calm but exploding off the vault as she makes her Olympic debut on Sunday.

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Aug 5th 2016, 10:50 AM

# carrying a torch

Riot police disperse protesters with tear gas as Olympic torch-bearer moons crowd in Rio

One of the torch-bearers dropped his pants to moon the crowd in protest at Brazil’s political situation.

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Aug 4th 2016, 8:47 AM

# The Jerries

Meet Ireland's Olympic team: Gary and Paul O'Donovan

Keep an eye on these lads.

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Aug 4th 2016, 6:30 AM

# Explainer

Zika, crime waves and political unrest - What's the truth about what Irish fans will face in Rio?

We separated the fact from the fiction.

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Aug 4th 2016, 6:04 AM

# Rio Stars

The time is now: 5 athletes who are ready to light up the Rio Olympics

Who are the contenders gunning to become the star of Rio 2016?

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Jul 29th 2016, 6:15 AM

# The Jerries

Meet Ireland's Olympic team: Pádraig Harrington

Golf’s return to the Games has descended into somewhat of a farce but Harrington will realise a dream by representing Ireland at the Olympics.

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Jul 28th 2016, 2:30 PM

# patriotic paddy

Harrington: Winning Olympic gold would add more to my career than a fourth Major

The Dubliner dreams of success in Rio next month.

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Jul 28th 2016, 9:22 AM

# Interview

'It's my decision' - Irish swimmer Ryan defiant amid allegiance switch criticism

The 22-year-old previously represented the US in the sport.

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Jul 23rd 2016, 8:00 AM

# goldrush

'Realistically we can come home with 8 medals': Paddy Barnes has huge confidence in Irish boxing team

Barnes heads to his third Olympics insisting that anything less than gold would be “a massive failure.”

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Jul 16th 2016, 7:00 AM

# Pull no Punches

'I'd blame his PR team for talking shite': Paddy Barnes on McIlroy's Olympics no-show

Paddy Barnes isn’t happy with Rory McIlroy’s recent comments.

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Jul 15th 2016, 3:00 PM

# Rio

Rio drug dealers have been using the Olympics logo on products

Police say they seized marjijuana labelled with the logo of the Rio 2016 organising committee.

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Jul 3rd 2016, 12:00 PM

# Interview

'I was scared s**tless but I needed to do something about it and sport was the only option'

It’s four years since David Gillick retired from professional athletics. Next week he will represent Ireland at the European Championships. This is his journey back from depression.

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Jul 2nd 2016, 8:00 AM