40 to carry Olympic flame in Dublin

More than 40 torch bearers will carry the Olympic flame through the streets of Dublin when it tours the only city outside the UK.

Wed, 09 May, 2012 - 15:53

More than 40 torch bearers will carry the Olympic flame through the streets of Dublin when it tours the only city outside the UK.

Eurovision hopefuls Jedward, former international footballer Paul McGrath and Tony Sutherland, father of the late Olympic boxer Darren, are among the latest list of relay runners revealed.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Finlay Bealham scores his sides third try of the match 29/5/2026 Glasgow Warriors see off brave Connacht to reach URC semi-finals
RUGBYU-WC-2025-WOMEN-ENG-AUS Jo Yapp appointed head coach for British and Irish Lions women’s team
Motorsport: Carlow start for Michael Boyle as he still eyes national championship Motorsport: Carlow start for Michael Boyle as he still eyes national championship
CourtsSportOlympics 2012Place: DublinPlace: UKPlace: Croke ParkPlace: IrelandPlace: Northern IrelandPlace: Carrick-a-rede rope bridgePlace: DerryPlace: PortrushPlace: BelfastPlace: NewryPlace: RepublicPlace: HowthPlace: OlympiaPlace: GreecePlace: Garden of RemembrancePlace: GPOPlace: Custom HousePlace: St Patrick CathedralPlace: ChristchurchPlace: Dublin CastlePlace: St Stephen’s GreenPerson: JedwardPerson: Paul McGrathPerson: Tony SutherlandPerson: DarrenPerson: Pat HickeyPerson: Lord Sebastian CoePerson: Stormont Sports MinisterPerson: Caral Ni ChuilinPerson: Wayne McCulloughPerson: Michael CarruthPerson: President Michael D HigginsPerson: Ronnie DelanyPerson: Anne EbbsPerson: Shane HorganPerson: Kenneth EganPerson: Joan FreemanPerson: John CollinsPerson: Lord Mayor of DublinPerson: Andrew MontaguePerson: DublinersEvent: OlympicEvent: London Olympic GamesEvent: London GamesEvent: Olympic TorchEvent: Irish OlympicEvent: Olympic FlameOrganisation: Olympic Council of IrelandOrganisation: OCIOrganisation: LOCOGOrganisation: Olympic Council
<p>Dublin interim manager Dean Rock. Pic ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne</p>

Dublin skip media duties after loss to Louth

READ NOW

Latest Sports

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Anthony Daly
Anthony Daly

At the heart of the GAA

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited