Tag Archive for "olympics 2016"

Historic Moments for Ireland in the Modern Pentathlon at Rio Olympics

Pentathlon Ireland athletes Arthur Lanigan-O’Keeffe and Natalya Coyle both improved on their London 2012 Olympic performances in Rio 2016.
Olympics: Zaur Antia speaks of disappointments in Rio

Much has been written about Irish boxing over the last three weeks , not all of it complimentary, despite the previously great record of the boxers in what has traditionally been...
Olympics: Gary O’Donovan Team Ireland’s flag bearer at Rio Closing Ceremony

To Skibbereen’s Gary O’Donovan falls the honour of carrying the Irish flag at tonight’s closing ceremony of what has been certainly an eventful few weeks for Irish Sport.
At least 120 athletes at Rio who have served suspensions for doping

There are currently over 11,000 athletes participating at the Rio Olympic Games. However, of that 11,000, at least 120 have served suspensions or had to return the medals in which they...
Ireland’s Olympic team schedule – Day by day viewing guide with start times

We have the Olympic team schedule for all our athletes in Rio Olympics, we have a day by day viewing guide for what time and day the Irish athletes are...
Thomas Barr 4th in 400m Hurdles Final

Thomas Barr of Ferrybank ran another Irish record of 47.97 seconds to narrowly miss out an Olympic medal when finishing fourth in the final of the 400m Hurdles at the Olympic...
Boxing – Reasons why the IABA is simply ‘NOT fit for purpose’

We give the reasons why the IABA is simply not fit for purpose the top people involved should be all resigning with immediate effect.
Irish Olympic Council President Pat Hickey hospitalised after arrest in Brazil

The president of the Olympic Council of Ireland, Pat Hickey has been arrested in Brazil according to reports in the Brazilian media. Brazil media are reporting that Hickey was arrested at...
Tori Peña misses out on place in Olympic Pole Vault Final

Tori Peña of Finn Valley, the only Irish pole vaulter to ever qualify for the Olympic Games, was unable to progress to the women’s Olympic pole vault final on Tuesday after...
Russia and the IABA respond after Conlan bout

One thing is for sure after today in the Olympics Michael Conlan should have been awarded the fight, Conlan was by far the better boxer throughout the three round fight and...
Greg Broderick narrowly misses out on Olympic Show Jumping 3rd round

Ireland’s Greg Broderick and The Irish Sport Horse MHS Going Global, have missed out on a place in the third round of the individual Show Jumping competition in Rio, despite not...
Oliver Dingley Advances to Olympic Diving Final – Start time 10pm Tuesday

Team Ireland’s Oliver Dingley continued to make Irish diving history today as he became the first Irish diver ever to make an Olympic Final.
Badminton Results – Scot Evans defeated in quarter-finals at Rio

Scott Evans’ Olympic badminton journey has come to an end as Denmark’s world number 4 Viktor Axelsen proved too strong for the Irishman in their last 16 tie.
Justin Rose first golf Gold Medallist in 112 years

It took 112 years for golf to find a new Olympic champion, but it was well worth the wait. Britain’s Justin Rose followed in the footsteps of the long-departed George Lyon...

Boxing: Who next for Katie Taylor? Unify the belts or Early retirement?

What next for Katie Taylor? Will the Irish female boxer Unify...
Top 5 Surfing Destinations

The roll of the wave, the salty taste of the ocean, and...
World Darts Championship Match Reviews, Schedule & Results

TWO-TIME winner Adrian Lewis suffered one of the biggest shocks in the...
The celebs who have turned to vaping

When Vinnie Jones advocates something, you tend to listen. So it’s little...
Murphy and McSharry Advance to Semi-Finals in Copenhagen

Irish swimmers got the 2017 European Short Course Swimming Championships off to...
BBC and World Snooker Extend Broadcast Agreement to 2024

The BBC will continue to broadcast all three of snooker’s Triple Crown...

“The team has been together for 18 or 20 months now so it’s time to kick on” – Munster Rugby’s Jaco Taute

Munster Rugby’s South African-born Jaco Taute, who played under new Munster Head...
Rugby transfer news – Tom Farrell extends contract with Connacht

Connacht Rugby have announced that centre Tom Farrell has extended his contract...
Rugby Transfer News – Kieran Marmion extends contract with Connacht Rugby

To the joy of Connacht Rugby fans, there was a superb announcement...
“It’s starting to creep in a small bit that players are leaving the Irish provinces” – Keith Earls

Munster Rugby’s Keith Earls recently spoke about the decision of Simon Zebo...
Saracens v Clermont rescheduled for 5:30pm Monday 11th December live on BT Sport

The postponed Champions Cup fixture between Saracens and ASM Clermont Auvergne will...

GAA fixtures list 2018 Hurling and Gaelic Football National League

GAA Fixtures - we have the list of the all the 2018...
Draws for 2018 All-Ireland Camogie Championships

In the Senior Camogie Championship, reigning All-Ireland Champions Cork have been drawn...
Noelle Healy is 2017 TG4 Ladies Football Senior Players’ Player of the Year

Noelle Healy becomes the first Dublin player to be named Ladies Football...
2017 TG4 Ladies Football All-Star team: 6 Dublin, 3 Mayo, 2 Kerry, 2 Donegal, 1 Armagh, 1 Cork

The county-by-county breakdown for the 2017 TG4 All-Star team sees All-Ireland Ladies...
GAA News – Railway cup future in doubt with Connacht withdrawal

The traditional Interpro GAA series is in grave danger after Connacht have...
Huge depth in Galway hurling as only one champion plays club hurling semi-finals

Its barely a month and a half since David Burke lifted the...
Wins for Rugby Union & Rugby League, Draw for Football and loss for International Rules

It has been a great weekend for Irish sports teams with both...

Willoughby Court “all systems go” for Cheltenham on New Year’s Day

One of Jump racing's most exciting prospects, Willoughby Court, will be among...
The Five Biggest Grand National Winners

There are Grand National winners who have registered the biggest upsets in...
Win tickets to watch Grade One Lawlor’s Novice Hurdle at Naas Racecourse on Sunday January 7th

The Lawlor’s of Naas Grade One Novice Hurdle takes place at Naas...

SSE Airtricity League First Division Fixtures 2018

Here is the full list of SSE Airtricity League First Division fixtures...
SSE Airtricity League Premier Division Fixtures 2018

Here is the full list of SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixtures...
Champions League last-16 draw 2017/18

The group winners will be away in the round of 16 first...