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# Road to Tokyo

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'That's what I liked: When I was in the water, I was as good as all the able-bodied guys'
Irish Paralympic hopeful Patrick Flanagan shares his story with The42.
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Jul 18th 2021, 10:00 AM
'I have to pinch myself' - Irish referee O'Neill set to make more history at Olympic Games
Michelle O’Neill will become the first Irish referee to officiate at the Games.
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Jul 12th 2021, 8:42 PM
No room for Sam Bennett as Ireland's Olympic road cycling team named
Dan Martin, Nicolas Roche and Eddie Dunbar were officially announced for the road race today.
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Jun 30th 2021, 8:30 PM
History-making Ireland Sevens learn Olympic fate after pool draw
Anthony Eddy’s side have been drawn in Pool C alongside South Africa, USA and Kenya.
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Jun 28th 2021, 12:04 PM
Ireland sends nine boxers to Paris for Olympic qualifiers as Nevin pulls out to turn pro
The fighters will compete between 4-8 June for a place at this year’s rescheduled Games.
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Jun 1st 2021, 11:53 AM
Watkins and Upton give Ireland huge win against Olympic champions Great Britain
Ireland level three-match Belfast series ahead of Tuesday’s deciding match.
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Mar 14th 2021, 6:55 PM
Irish men's sevens team learn details of Olympic qualifiers
Anthony Eddy’s side are among 12 nations vying for the last remaining spot in Tokyo.
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Dec 17th 2020, 10:52 AM
Delfine Persoon suffers defeat in first round of Olympic boxing qualifiers
Belgian was on the opposite side of the 60kg draw to Kellie Harrington.
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Mar 14th 2020, 1:19 PM
Lanigan-O'Keeffe begins bid to reach third Olympics imbued by training stint in Kenya
‘I came back from Kenya and ran 35 seconds faster than I’ve ever run for a 5k,’ said the Kilkenny man, whose season begins in Cairo today.
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Feb 26th 2020, 12:20 PM
Kevin Seaward runs second-fastest Irish marathon time ever to hit Olympic mark
Seaward joins Paul Pollock and Stephen Scullion as Tokyo 2020 qualifiers.
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Feb 23rd 2020, 11:01 AM
Donnybrook rugby stadium an option to host Ireland's Olympic qualifier
Hockey Ireland have been in talks with Leinster Rugby over the use of the venue in November.
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Sep 10th 2019, 1:57 PM
Home advantage key for Ireland on road to Tokyo but uncertainty remains over venue
Sean Dancer’s side will host Canada in November but the team still do not know where the two-legged tie will be played.
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Sep 10th 2019, 6:30 AM
Ireland men and women draw Canada in Olympic hockey qualifying play-offs
The two-legged ties will take place at the end of October/early November.
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Sep 9th 2019, 1:28 PM
Final pots confirmed as Ireland await Monday's Olympic qualification draw
The draw takes place in Switzerland tomorrow.
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Sep 8th 2019, 11:54 AM
Ireland's potential Olympic qualifier opponents confirmed ahead of draw
Both the men’s and women’s hockey teams will be in the pot on Monday week.
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Aug 30th 2019, 5:41 PM
Puspure secures Olympic qualification at World Rowing Championships
Ronan Byrne and Philip Doyle have also booked their ticket to Tokyo.
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Aug 30th 2019, 2:54 PM
Harte a big loss through injury as Ireland gear up for crucial Euro Championships
Head coach Alexander Cox has named his squad for next month’s tournament in Belgium.
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Jul 30th 2019, 1:39 PM
Both Irish sides qualify for 7s quarter-finals with Olympic spot on the line
The men’s team will face Germany tomorrow morning, while the women’s side have earned themselves a clash with England.
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Jul 13th 2019, 9:20 PM
Ireland secure Olympic qualifier spot and reach final in France after win over Korea
Three goals in a three-minute spell either side of half time saw Alexander Cox’s men through.
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Jun 22nd 2019, 4:45 PM
Ireland send out statement as they fire 11 past Singapore for three wins from three
The Green Army are through to the semi-finals at the FIH Final Series.
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Jun 11th 2019, 4:00 PM
O'Flanagan hat-trick helps clinical Ireland put Czech Republic to the sword
The home side made it two wins from two in their FIH Final Series campaign in Banbridge.
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Jun 9th 2019, 5:58 PM
Sibling rivalry drives multi-talented Hawkshaws to international success
Sarah Hawkshaw enjoyed an excellent tournament debut for Ireland on Saturday, with younger brother David watching on.
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Jun 9th 2019, 6:30 AM
Ireland far from their best but take first step on the long road to Tokyo
The World Cup finalists recorded a narrow victory over Malaysia in their FIH Final Series opener at Banbridge.
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Jun 8th 2019, 4:26 PM
Highs, lows and sacrifices: Putting 'real life' on hold to chase the Olympic dream
Deirdre Duke and Ireland begin their Tokyo 2020 qualification campaign on home soil today.
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Jun 8th 2019, 8:00 AM
Ireland announce 65-strong team for European Games
Minsk is hosting this year’s event, which takes place from 21-30 June.
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May 28th 2019, 1:41 PM
Hockey Ireland forced to move Olympic qualifying tournament out of Dublin
A lack of a suitable venue in the capital means the FIH tournament will be played in Banbridge this summer.
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Mar 12th 2019, 3:56 PM
Olympic-focused Ireland set for packed schedule as they bid to build on World Cup
Lizzie Colvin and Shirley McCay are back in Graham Shaw’s squad ahead of the crucial Tokyo qualifying tournament.
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Jan 24th 2019, 2:50 PM
12 of Ireland's most promising athletes awarded funding scholarships for Tokyo 2020
And Hockey Ireland has received a separate allocation of funding for its men’s national team.
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Nov 27th 2017, 4:20 PM
Zaur's the man! Antia to stay as Irish boxing coach for the next 5 years
Antia’s decision “a vote of confidence in the future of Irish boxing.”
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Dec 2nd 2016, 12:09 PM