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# team ireland

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# London Calling
13-strong Irish boxing team announced for 2020 Olympic qualifier
Tickets to Tokyo are on the line in London in March.
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Feb 13th 2020, 10:35 AM
# 2020 vision
Team Ireland targeting 'three to five medals' at Tokyo Olympics
The countdown to the 2020 games is very much underway.
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Jan 20th 2020, 6:15 PM
# Advice
'I would want her out of the game. I'm hoping this is her last fight' - Irish Olympic champion on Taylor
Michael Carruth believes that the world champion should hang up her gloves while she’s at the top.
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Oct 27th 2019, 8:24 PM
# tokyo drift
Tipperary sailor qualifies Ireland's first boat for 2020 Olympics
Aisling Keller and Aoife Hopkins were flying the flag at the world championships.
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Jul 24th 2019, 1:50 PM
# Unstoppable
Sensational Adeleke takes 100m gold for Ireland at the European Youth Olympics
The 16-year-old Dubliner dominated the race and crossed the whitewash in 11.7 seconds.
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Jul 23rd 2019, 6:04 PM
# team ireland
Oliver Dingley eliminated in semi-finals at World Diving Championships
Dingley needed a top-12 finish to book his place in Thursday’s final.
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Jul 17th 2019, 10:24 AM
# Flying the flag
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
# Big Brother
Gary O'Donovan going solo for Europeans in Paul's absence due to academic studies
The Irish team for the 2019 European Rowing Championships is in.
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May 15th 2019, 5:11 PM
# Drama
English frustrated by mid-race collision but qualifies for 800m final in Glasgow
The Donegal star’s appeal was successful after his 800m semi-final at the European Indoor Championships.
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Mar 2nd 2019, 7:16 PM
# glasgow 2019
Disappointing morning at European Indoors as fine margins sees Irish trio fail to make finals
It was a tough morning for Joseph Ojewumi, Molly Scott and Lauren Roy.
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Mar 2nd 2019, 12:27 PM
# mid-race collision
Disastrous start for Ireland in Glasgow as Greene takes a fall and Barr finishes last
It’s the opening day of the European Indoor Championships.
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Mar 1st 2019, 11:36 AM
# Stalwart
183 caps later, Ireland's Darling announces retirement from international hockey
The Three Rock Rovers forward made his debut for the Green Machine in 2006 and went on to play at the Olympic Games and the World Cup.
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Feb 5th 2019, 11:37 AM
# looking ahead
'It would be a dream to race a World Cup final in Dublin, it would be insane'
Clare native Liam Jegou has been making waves in the world of canoeing from his French base, yet he yearns to return home some day.
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Jan 27th 2019, 7:45 AM
# Not About the Bike
'I'm really uncomfortable in my own skin, with my disabilities and putting them out there for the world to see'
Colin Lynch is a decorated Paralympian but 2018 was a relentless struggle as he faced up to his mental health problems and their origin.
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Jan 13th 2019, 7:53 PM
# Record Breaker
'Sure I have an American accent, but I'm all Irish blood. I'm Irish and I'll believe that right until the day I die'
Swimmer Shane Ryan reflects on winning Ireland’s first ever World Swimming Championships medal.
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Dec 22nd 2018, 9:35 AM
# medal alert
Ireland's Ryan claims world bronze in 50m backstroke final
Setting a new Irish record, the 24-year-old was home in a time of 22.76 in China.
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Dec 14th 2018, 12:56 PM
# karate kid
'I'm just over the moon - all the hard work is paying off': Bronze medal for Cork's Sean McCarthy at Youth Olympics
The teenager came up short in the Men’s Kumite semi-finals but certainly made his mark on the tournament.
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Oct 18th 2018, 8:00 PM
# World Class
Team Ireland win eventing silver medal at World Equestrian Games
Sally Corscadden’s team claim their first world championship medal and with it a place at the 2020 Olympic Games.
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Sep 17th 2018, 6:55 PM
# choice
'I want to be part of the Ireland team because they’re more like a family than the British team'
Athlete Leon Reid on switching allegiances, growing up in foster homes and why he wasn’t at his best during the Europeans.
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Sep 16th 2018, 10:00 AM
# Potential
Ireland's Nhat Nguyen earns bronze medal at European Junior Championships
The 18-year-old Vietnam-born badminton starlet has enjoyed an encouraging few days at the event.
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Sep 15th 2018, 8:15 PM
# Rhys McClenaghan
'I'm not one to just go and compete': Ireland's first-ever gymnastics gold medallist has big plans
Teenage gymnast Rhys McClenaghan reflects on his incredible achievement at the European Championships.
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Aug 23rd 2018, 8:00 PM
# Underappreciated
'If I had achieved what I have but in another sport... I wouldn't have to look at what job I'm going to be doing'
Ahead of next week’s European Championships, Jason Smyth discusses the pros and cons of being the fastest Paralympian on the planet.
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Aug 16th 2018, 4:52 PM
# smoke on the water
Busy evening ahead as Ireland's McSharry and Hyland progress at European Champs
Shane Ryan is also in action in the 50m backstroke final.
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Aug 4th 2018, 3:12 PM
# Dream start
Ryan and Greene lead the way for Ireland on record-breaking morning at Europeans
Four new Irish records were set on a productive morning in Glasgow.
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Aug 3rd 2018, 11:58 AM
# len weekend
Shane Ryan leads 11-strong Irish swim team at European championships
The swimmers go to their blocks on Friday morning in Glasgow.
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Aug 1st 2018, 12:39 PM
# Flying the flag
Irish boxers Walsh and Harrington win bronze at European Championships
The pair have both medalled in Sofia after semi-final defeats.
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Jun 11th 2018, 4:56 PM
# getting better
Thomas Barr produces season's best performance in Diamond League
The Waterford native finished eighth with a time of 49.53.
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Jun 7th 2018, 11:07 PM
# Concern
Irish Olympian Jonty Evans in intensive care following fall
The 46-year-old suffered the accident during the Tattersalls International Horse Trials
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Jun 4th 2018, 5:40 PM
# success
"I had never won a World Cup medal and I thought: ‘Do you know what? If Natalya can do it, I can as well’"
Arthur Lanigan-O’Keeffe on winning a gold medal at last week’s World Cup, avoiding a repeat of 2013 and being inspired by Natalya Coyle.
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Jun 4th 2018, 8:00 AM
# Golden Girl
'The minute I landed I was on the phone doing interviews… I started to cry'
Irish teenage sprinter Gina Akpe-Moses on triumphing at the European U20 Championships, sudden media scrutiny, national identity and sports psychology.
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May 27th 2018, 7:00 AM
# Baby Canelo
Boxing gold and silver for Ireland at European U22 Championships
Amy Broadhurst went all the way in the lightweight division in Romania, while team-mate Aoife O’Rourke was forced to withdraw from her final.
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Apr 1st 2018, 6:15 PM
# pyeongchang 2018
Ireland's Tess Arbez 50th in Olympic Giant Slalom, Pat McMillan 52nd in Downhill
Both athletes have another event ahead of them tomorrow in Pyeongchang.
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Feb 15th 2018, 8:31 AM
# representing
20-year-old snowboarder to carry Ireland's flag at Winter Olympics opening ceremony
Seamus O’Connor will lead the five-strong team in Pyeongchang on Friday.
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Feb 7th 2018, 1:14 PM
# highs and lows
‘I wasn’t planning to stop swimming… It was a pretty abrupt decision’
Irish Olympian Sycerika McMahon chats to The42 about her decision to retire from the sport.
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Dec 23rd 2017, 7:00 AM
# Waving the white flag
'I'm a fighter, but this fight got me' - Irish Olympian Reid calls time on her career
The triathlete has announced she is retiring from the sport due to injuries.
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Jul 25th 2017, 11:55 AM
# Flying the flag
Thomas Barr among Irish to book final spots at European Team Championships
The Olympic finalist and six others from Team Ireland will line out in finals tomorrow.
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Jun 23rd 2017, 5:40 PM
# Mixed Fortunes
Gold and silver for Ireland but O'Donovan brothers fall short in World Cup final
Skibbereen clubmates Mark O’Donovan, Shane O’Driscoll and Denise Walsh stole the limelight from Gary and Paul O’Donovan in Belgrade.
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May 7th 2017, 11:59 AM
# and that's a wrap
No joy for Ireland at European Indoors as last two standing bow out
Ciara Neville and Phil Healy reached the semi-final stages of the women’s 60m.
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Mar 5th 2017, 8:42 PM
# Interview
‘A better contract wasn’t forthcoming’ – The man leaving Irish boxing behind for Germany
The IABA confirmed Eddie Bolger’s departure earlier this week. The experienced coach subsequently spoke to The42 about his reasons for the move.
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Mar 4th 2017, 7:45 AM
# success
Silver medal for Downey and English caps one of Irish cycling's best-ever weekends
The pair finished second in the Madison on day three of the UCI Track World Cup in Colombia.
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Feb 20th 2017, 9:04 AM
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