Person: Con Leahy

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When sporting events become political protests

The use of sport as a place of political protest is not new. For as long as modern organised sport has existed in Ireland, people have sought to use sporting events to make political protests.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

O’Connor waves flag of justice at Games

Peter O’Connor, who was born in Wicklow in 1872, lived most of his life in Waterford.

Sat, 04 Aug, 2012

Our forgotten Olympians

IRISH individuals have a particularly proud record in the Olympics.

Fri, 27 Jul, 2012

Minister hails new Olympic Council headquarters

The new home of the Olympic movement in Ireland marks a milestone for the future of sport, it was claimed today.

Tue, 18 Jan, 2005

Whatever flag flew over them, our Olympians have done us proud

DURING the Cold War, governments used sport for political ends. The communists pointed to the successes of their athletes as proof of the superiority of their system.

Sat, 14 Aug, 2004

Person: Con Leahy

When sporting events become political protests

O’Connor waves flag of justice at Games

Our forgotten Olympians

Minister hails new Olympic Council headquarters

Whatever flag flew over them, our Olympians have done us proud

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Mick Clifford

Person: Con Leahy

When sporting events become political protests

O’Connor waves flag of justice at Games

Our forgotten Olympians

Minister hails new Olympic Council headquarters

Whatever flag flew over them, our Olympians have done us proud

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Mick Clifford

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