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Armstrong ‘witch hunt’ claim about drugs misuse just doesn’t stand up

A SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD cyclist called Keegan Swirbul got an unexpected taste of fame last weekend.

Fri, 31 Aug, 2012

A win-win situation: sportsmanship has restored my faith in Olympics

TWO weeks ago, in this column, I wrote about how a suspension of disbelief was required to make the most of watching the Olympic Games.

Fri, 17 Aug, 2012

When it comes to sport, it really is the taking part that counts

KATIE TAYLOR has inspired the nation with her outstanding performances at the Olympic Games, for which we are grateful.

Fri, 10 Aug, 2012

Suspension of belief is required to enjoy the spirit of the Olympics

UNFORTUNATELY, enjoyment of the Olympic Games often requires something that one associates with screen or theatrical drama, or fiction: a suspension of disbelief.

Fri, 03 Aug, 2012

Energetic Springsteen puts music and fans first as Madonna slips up

ARGUABLY the lowest point of Tuesday evening came when Madonna dropped her trousers.

Fri, 27 Jul, 2012

Irish Olympians who won pre-1922 deserve their place on our ‘podium’

AS JOHN TREACY ran the finishing 100 metres of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic marathon, the RTÉ commentator, Jimmy Magee, listed 12 names.

Fri, 20 Jul, 2012

Bad behaviour at concerts is not just a recent phenomenon

DOESN’T every middle-aged and older generation think that things are worse now than they used to be?

Fri, 13 Jul, 2012

State right to protect children by ensuring they wear cycling helmets

THOSE who like to complain about the so-called “nanny state” have been given more opportunity to vent in recent weeks.

Fri, 06 Jul, 2012

Enda makes his plea for some concessions from Merkel

AN imagined conversion between Enda Kenny and Angela Merkel on the fringes of the EU summit this weekend
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Fri, 29 Jun, 2012

Keane and Irish soccer team bring out the best and worst in fans

TWO men sitting in a pub, having a pint, talking about the European football championships:

Fri, 22 Jun, 2012

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