Person: Eilís Burns

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general

From water to flying to heights, how three writers overcame their fears

Overcoming a phobia is the ultimate new year’s resolution. Vickie Maye, Pat Fitzpatrick and Breda Graham tell how they beat their fears of water, heights and flying.

news

It's all going swimmingly for Cork's water wizards in international award nominations

sport

Cork woman Eilis Burns leads home field in gruelling Spain test

sport

Cork woman completes notoriously difficult Spanish open water swim

sport

Brave Irish swimmers taking on tough Spanish challenge

comment-analysis

STEEL TOUGH

Donal Óg backs Gay Games athletes

HURLING legend Donal Óg Cusack has given his full support to gay athletes who came out yesterday ahead of their participation in the Gay Games this summer.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2010

Hero’s welcome for Lisa after Channel crossings

THE first Irish person to swim the English Channel and back in one go received a hero’s welcome home last night.

Tue, 22 Sep, 2009