Person: Olympian

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Derval O’Rourke: Retirement was like I was dead

Former Olympian Derval O’Rourke has said that people treated her like she had died when she retired from running.

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Celebrity swing: Why the stars flock to golf

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Cork City set to host European Maritime Day event

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Moo Crew: Milk matters to growing kids

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WATCH: Boxer Michael Conlan announces plans to go pro

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Six-year-old reunites Olympian with stolen gold medal

AIBA 2016 European Olympic Qualification Event- Semi-Finals

Crucial battle as Katie Taylor resumes bid for Rio Olympics place

Olympic champion Katie Taylor begins her quest to try and qualify for her second Olympics when she takes on Agnes Alexiusson at the World Women’s Elite Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan today.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

James Reilly tipped to be one of Taoiseach’s nominees for Seanad

James Reilly, the former children’s minister, is tipped to be among the Taoiseach’s nominees to the Seanad.

Tue, 10 May, 2016

Leaked video shows Pistorius re-enacting Steenkamp death

The family of Oscar Pistorius has accused an Australian TV channel of illegally obtaining video footage which shows the athlete moving quickly without his prosthetic legs.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2014

Top 10 biggest advertising fails

Paddy Power’s insensitivity about Oscar Pistorius is not the first example of ill-advised advertising, says Dave Kenny

Fri, 23 May, 2014

'Blood-curdling screams' heard before gunshots, Pistorius trial told

The first witness in the Oscar Pistorius murder trial has told a court she heard “blood-curdling” screams before the sound of four gunshots on the night the Olympian killed his girlfriend.

Mon, 03 Mar, 2014

Olympian O’Connor reveals Millstreet inspiration

Olympic medallist Cian O’Connor joked yesterday that “unfortunately” he would not gain any advantage from last year’s Olympic showjumping fences at this week’s Millstreet International Horse Show.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2013

Polish man wins Cork City Marathon; Olympian wins women's marathon

A Polish man has won the Cork City Marathon.

Mon, 03 Jun, 2013

German biathlete has 'blackout' moment

German biathlete Florian Graf has apologised for his “blackout” moment in which he stuck his highly sensitive small-bore rifle in his face during a World Cup race in Oberhof, Germany at the weekend.

Mon, 07 Jan, 2013

Ndungu triumphs again as Irish excel

Geoffrey Ndungu of Kenya retained his Dublin Marathon title yesterday, finishing in 2:11.09, well outside last year’s course record time of 2:08.33.

Tue, 30 Oct, 2012

Olympian's boxing club in court over barring order

A Dublin boxing club which counts Olympian Darren O' Neill as a member is in the High Court after it was locked out of its premises last week.

Wed, 22 Aug, 2012

Cowell reportedly interested in snapping Farah up

Simon Cowell wants Olympian Mo Farah to be a mentor on 'The X Factor'.

Sat, 18 Aug, 2012

Millstreet saddles up for horse show

Millstreet International Horse Show begins today and it is big: 1,200 horses and ponies stabled on site, topped up by some 400 daily arrivals, accounting for more than 7,000 entries in the 93 contests at the Cork fixture.

Wed, 08 Aug, 2012

Former Olympian calls on IOC to strengthen doping policy

The International Olympic Committee should create a “universal policy” which reinforces Britain’s tough stance on drugs cheats.

Sun, 22 Apr, 2012

Peach of a dish

AT Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California, Alice Waters has been known to serve just a perfect peach for dessert.

Sat, 16 Jul, 2005

Horse racing: Polar ready for county challenge

Polar Red is reported to be bang on course for Cheltenham on Thursday after his thrilling victory in Saturday’s Sunderlands Imperial Cup at Sandown.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2002