Person: Craig Lynch

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Emotional Adams powers to sprint win

AMID a tidal wave of emotion, Dean Adams tried to remain an oasis of calm. Shortly before the men’s 60m final at yesterday’s national indoor championships in Abbotstown, the 29-year-old Antrim sprinter stood behind his blocks during a tribute to Craig Lynch, a former rival and friend of his who died in a car accident last September.

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Offaly fend off tremendous Louth fightback

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Longford made to sweat by Louth in Division 3 opener

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Evening Round-up: Varadkar meets Johnson; Body found in Cork; Tributes to Irish athlete

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'A tough competitor and great fun': Tributes paid after death of Craig Lynch

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School helping students cope with teacher's tragic death

Irish athlete dies in Co Meath road crash

Gardaí and emergency services attended at the scene of a collision involving a car on the R163 at Headfort, Kells, a garda spokesman said.

Mon, 09 Sep, 2019

High-flying Banner quick out of the blocks

CLARE 3-12 LOUTH 1-11: Clare maintained their Allianz Football League Division 2 status, with a merited win over bottom side Louth at Cusack Park Ennis yesterday.

Mon, 26 Mar, 2018

Down ruin opening day for old boss Pete McGrath

Down 1-14 Louth 0-11: Down didn’t let the Pete McGrath factor affect their mission in Drogheda, as they negotiated a tricky Division 2 opener against Louth.

Mon, 29 Jan, 2018

Longford open All-Ireland campaign with eight-point win over Louth

Longford impressed throughout as they began their All-Ireland campaign, with a well-earned eight-point SFC Round 1 qualifier win against 13 men Louth at Drogheda's Gaelic Grounds.

Sat, 17 Jun, 2017

Tipperary get the bit between their teeth

Tipperary 3-19 Louth 0-19: Conor Sweeney remembered it, that sick feeling in the pit of his stomach when Louth came to Semple Stadium and clinched promotion, on a day when Tipperary were meant to get the job done.

Mon, 10 Apr, 2017

Ciara Mageean’s spirit earns reward

Three years ago, Ciara Mageean was unable to run, beset with injuries and staring down the barrel of career-threatening surgery.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2016

Fionnuala McCormack furious as nationality switches see her come up short

Many times in her career, Fionnuala McCormack has had to grin and bear as she dealt with the bitter taste of fourth place at a major championships, but this time it was clear she had enough.

Thu, 07 Jul, 2016

David Gillick back in the green as Ireland begin Euro challenge

Irish 400m record holder David Gillick will don a green singlet for the first time in four years this morning.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2016

Mark English and Thomas Barr daring to dream

For Olympic hopefuls, Mark English and Thomas Barr, the last few months had been nothing short of a nightmare, but the two great hopes for Irish athletics are now daring to dream once again.

Mon, 27 Jun, 2016

Meath send out good signals in beating Louth

Meath 0-20 Louth 1-13: There’s a creeping optimism within Meath football that something very good might be just around the corner.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2016

National records tumble at GloHealth All Ireland Schools Track and Field Championships in Tullamore

Pessimism may be a tempting and often appropriate outlook when it comes to Irish athletics these days, but in Tullamore on Saturday, even the most cynical of souls couldn’t but be swayed: the future remains bright.

Mon, 06 Jun, 2016

Birthday boy Marcus Lawler wins title in sensational style

On what was his 21st birthday, Marcus Lawler came of age in style yesterday by blitzing the field to win the 200m title at the GloHealth National Indoor Championships in Athlone.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Late Ryan Burns brace scalds Waterford

Waterford 1-9 Louth 1-10: Substitute Ryan Burns kept his nerve into the howling wind to convert an injury-time free to squeeze out Waterford, much to the delight of 14-man Louth’s vocal fans.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Kildare v Louth - Bord na Mona O'Byrne Cup Group B

James Califf wreaks havoc as Louth upset Kildare

Louth 2-11 Kildare 0-8: James Califf was the star of the show as Louth recorded their first win of the O’Byrne Cup in convincing fashion in accounting for Kildare at Hawkfield.

Thu, 07 Jan, 2016

Tipperary learn little from Louth canter

Tipperary 3-21 Louth 0-7: “Is it worth anything to us really,” questioned Peter Creedon.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2015

Heffernan to lead Irish athletics team in Europe

Rob Heffernan will lead an Irish team of 25 athlete’s to Zurich for next months Europeans, which take place from August 12 – 17.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2014

O'Rourke and Britton to lead weakened Irish team

Derval O'Rourke and Fionnuala Britton will lead a weakened Irish team in the European Team championship next week.

Wed, 12 Jun, 2013

Bruce looking for loan moves

Steve Bruce has promised his summer transfer blitz will not prevent the club's youngsters from getting their chance.

Fri, 24 Jun, 2011

Doyle on the bench for Wolves

Mick McCarthy named an unchanged team as he attempted to ease Wolves further clear of the drop zone at former club Sunderland.

Sat, 14 May, 2011

Sheehan relays his high hopes for Euro U23 team

LEADING sprints coach John Sheehan, insists Ireland will have a very competitive 4x100m men’s relay team at this year’s European U23 championships in Ostrava.

Thu, 12 May, 2011

Young guns in for Black Cats

Steve Bruce believes he will field one of the youngest sides in Sunderland’s history at Birmingham tomorrow with injuries once again taking their toll.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2011