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Irish Examiner view: Our sporting heroes inspire us all
4+ week, 1+ day ago (818+ words) Donegal native Mark English celebrates after winning gold in the men's 800m final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Now that we have had time to reflect on the magnitude of the wonderful achievements of our…...
McClenaghan and Montgomery miss out on medals in European finals
3+ week, 1+ day ago (247+ words) Rhys McClenaghan finished seventh in the pommel horse final at the European Championships. Pic: ©INPHO Rhys McClenaghan finished seventh in the final of the pommel horse at the European Championships in Zagreb on Friday evening. The Olympic champion - a three-time…...
European Championships: productive Saturday morning for Irish in Birmingham
4+ week, 16+ hour ago (702+ words) Sophie O’Sullivan of Ireland competes in round 1 of the women's 1500m. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Save for the 22 medal-drenched minutes on Thursday night, Saturday’s morning session was Ireland’s most productive and prominent of these European Championships. Kate O’Connor rightly stole attention…...
Andrew Coscoran storms to brilliant bronze for Ireland in thrilling 1500 final
4+ week, 10+ hour ago (396+ words) FLYING THE FLAG: Andrew Coscoran of Ireland celebrates with his bronze medal. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Green night in Birmingham. A second podium. Bronze to go with the earlier gold. Andrew Coscoran has added his name to this county’s decorated…...
Megan Lyons: Dublin freediver aims to become Ireland’s deepest diver after 80m record
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1096+ words) Try from €0.25 / day. As a freediver, Megan Lyons has reached unimaginable depths, shattering records that once might have seemed impossible. The 33-year-old from Dublin managed to break her own national record with an 80 metre plunge at the AIDA Asian Freediving…...
Greenan and Sharpe claim second silver for Ireland at worlds
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (496+ words) Sinéad Greenan and pilot Alice Sharpe finished the world championships with two silver medals. Pic: Paralympics Ireland Sinéad Greenan and pilot Alice Sharpe claimed their second silver medal of the 2026 UCI Para Cycling Road World Championships in the women's B…...
'It's surreal, crazy, amazing, exciting' - Kate O'Connor on clinching European heptathlon gold
4+ week, 8+ hour ago (862+ words) Kate O’Connor of Ireland celebrates with her gold medal after winning the women’s heptathlon during day six of the European Athletics Championships 2026 at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile It wasn’t just six medals Kate O’Connor accumulated from…...
'Everything is better when I get to do it with Jake': Meet the husband and wife aiming to qualify for the LA Olympics
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1056+ words) Jake and Genie Cochrane at Rathlin Island. Pic: Jake Cochrane Jake and Georgina Cochrane were strolling through downtown Oklahoma City a few weeks ago when their competitive natures kicked in. They might be husband and wife but all’s fair in…...
Irish woman swims into 'triple crown' history, inspired by Cork brother's transplant journey
2+ week, 5+ day ago (530+ words) was swimming in honour of her youngest brother Martin, well known in Cork for his successful transport...30 buses. Last year, as his health deteriorated, Martin, who lives in Douglas, was forced to step back...deceased donor after two and a…...
Midleton could get outdoor lido as population growth puts pressure on sports facilities
2+ week, 18+ hour ago (434+ words) Try from €0.25 / day. Senior Cork County Council officials are currently undertaking a review of council-run swimming pools in the region. File picture Residents in an East Cork town which is set to become the largest town in Co Cork may…...