Event: European Olympic

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Global sporting industry in holding pattern

Sport may shrink in significance in these unprecedented times but the sight of empty stadiums and speculation over the fate of previously ‘untouchable’ events as the Olympic Games and European Championships hammer home just how serious things have become.

columnists

FAI need not look far for a template of change

sport

OCI should contribute to Irish sport, ‘not take money out’

news

Pat Hickey gets European Olympics chief’s backing to return home

Rio 2016 Olympic Games - Day 10 - Boxing

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Katie Taylor: I’m not finished yet, that’s for sure

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Michael O’Reilly drug test shockwaves ripple in Rio

Michael OÕReilly in action against Conor Wallace 11/12/2015

Michael O’Reilly will only get better, says Eddie Bolger

The best is yet to come from Michael O’Reilly, according to Irish coach Eddie Bolger, as the Portlaoise middleweight aims for the victory that will seal his Olympic qualification in Baku today.

Thu, 23 Jun, 2016

Katie Taylor lands bye into last 32 at World Championships in Astana

OLYMPIC champion Katie Taylor has received a bye into the last 32 of the ninth World Women’s Elite Championships and Olympic qualifiers in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Thu, 19 May, 2016

Fighting Irish finally enjoy elite facilities

Darren O’Neill is no stranger to adversity and hardship. For years he was landed with the label of Irish boxing’s bridesmaid.

Fri, 13 May, 2016

AIBA 2016 European Olympic Qualification Event- Semi-Finals

Irish eyes turn towards Kazakhstan

Team Ireland arrived home from European Olympic qualifiers in Samsun, Turkey via Dublin Airport yesterday with just a month to go before the World Women’s Championships and Olympic qualifiers in Kazakhstan.

Tue, 19 Apr, 2016

Rio redemption for David Oliver Joyce

Three-time EU Elite champion David Oliver Joyce realised a lifetime ambition when qualifying for Rio 2016 on the final day of the European Olympic qualifiers in Samsun, Turkey yesterday.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Shocked Katie Taylor congratulates the woman she inspired

Michael Conlan is backing his Irish teammate and fellow World champion Katie Taylor to rebound from yesterday’s stunning defeat to Azerbaijan’s Yana Alexseevna at the European Olympic qualifiers in Samsun, Turkey.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

Katie Taylor now facing her toughest fight of all

After a five-year unbeaten run, Katie Taylor tasted defeat for the eighth time yesterday afternoon. And so, the inevitable inquest will begin.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Fri, 15 Apr, 2016

WATCH: Katie Taylor interviewed after shock defeat

Katie Taylor has suffered a shock defeat at the European Olympic qualifiers, missing out on an opportunity to qualify for the Rio Olympics.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2016

Olympics now within touching distance for Irish fighters

Irish interim head coach Zaur Antia believes that Olympic champion Katie Taylor will record a comprehensive third straight win over one of her biggest rivals today.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2016

Zaur Antia hails fighting Irish as Katie Taylor and David Oliver Joyce close on Rio Olympics

Ireland’s male and female lightweights Katie Taylor and David Oliver Joyce are one victory each away from qualifying for Rio 2016 after winning their quarter-final bouts at the European Olympic qualifiers in Samsun, Turkey yesterday.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2016

‘Scratch’ won’t hinder confident David Oliver Joyce at Olympic qualifiers

Three-time EU champion David Oliver Joyce has dismissed concerns over a facial cut at the European Olympic qualifiers in Samsun, Turkey yesterday as “just a scratch”.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2016

Sensational Christina Desmond step closer to Rio Olympic dream

Olympic champion Katie Taylor and Ceire Smith eased into the last-eight of the European Olympic qualifiers with comfortable wins in Samsun, Turkey yesterday.

Tue, 12 Apr, 2016

David Oliver Joyce wants to step on road to Rio Olympics

David Oliver Joyce is hoping it’s third time lucky for him and his Olympic dream.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2016

Dean Walsh enjoys perfect preparation

Dean Walsh got a sneak preview of what he is likely to come up against at next month’s European Olympic qualifiers as Team Ireland were put through their paces at a test event against Lithuania yesterday at the National Stadium.

Thu, 24 Mar, 2016

Myles Casey upbeat after weight step-up

Myles Casey is hoping follow the lead of his brother Willie by making a ‘big bang’ after moving up in weight and booking his place in the National Elite Championship bantamweight final tomorrow.

Thu, 10 Dec, 2015

Adam Nolan suffers controversial defeat

As a member of An Garda Síochána, perhaps it is in Adam Nolan’s nature to remain circumspect when faced with allegations of a robbery, but his magnanimous approach to the questionable split decision awarded against him at the World Championships last night was admirable nonetheless.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2015

Women’s Sevens face tough mission in Olympic qualifiers

The Ireland Women’s Sevens squad to play in the second round of European Olympic qualifiers in Brive this weekend will share a pool with England, Scotland and Germany.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2015

European Games set down building blocks for future

The European Games is just one sporting plank in a project aimed at building Azerbaijan’s international profile, writes Brendan O’Brien.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2015

Olympic hopes get wind in their sails

Less than a year after the London 2012 Olympic Games, the Irish Sailing Association yesterday announced a title sponsor for the high-performance squad currently preparing for the next Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro.

Wed, 10 Jul, 2013

Determined Ward has a point to prove in Turkey

European light heavyweight champion Joe Ward and Olympic bronze medallist Paddy Barnes will both be seeded in tomorrow’s draw for the European Olympic qualifying tournament in Trabzon, Turkey, but it’s likely the other five members of the Irish team will go into the open draw.

Sat, 14 Apr, 2012

Walsh content as Irish are ready to rumble

Coach Billy Walsh last night admitted he could “not be happier” as the seven-man Irish boxing team touched down in Trabzon, Turkey yesterday ahead of the European Olympic qualifier which begins on Saturday.

Thu, 12 Apr, 2012

Big two set up Stadium showdown

DARREN SUTHERLAND and Darren O’Neill took different routes but each had decisive semi-final victories to qualify for tonight’s middleweight showdown at the finals of the national championships at the National Stadium.

Fri, 11 Jan, 2008