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Ireland vulnerable to match-fixing scourge

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Ireland vulnerable to match-fixing scourge

More than 12% of athletes have played in a fixed sporting event, according to research carried out at the University of Limerick, writes Larry Ryan.

Launch of The GAA Museum's Ireland's Olympians Exhibition

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Irish Athletic Boxing Association power struggle rumbles on

Darren O’Neill hopes to inspire a new golden generation for Irish boxing

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Darren O’Neill hopes to inspire a new golden generation for Irish boxing

Emotional Ken Moore hails St Francis duo

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Emotional Ken Moore hails St Francis duo

IOC reprimands Irish fighters for gambling in Rio

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IOC reprimands Irish fighters for gambling in Rio

Boxing is amateur in everything and name

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Boxing is amateur in everything and name

Michael Conlan: ‘I am going to win Olympic gold’

Michael Conlan: ‘I am going to win Olympic gold’

The beaming smile was on Michael Conlan’s face before he even ducked between the ropes for his first Olympic contest.

Mon, 15 Aug, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Fri, 12 Aug, 2016

Steven Donnelly just one fight from an Olympic medal

Steven Donnelly just one fight from an Olympic medal

Steven Donnelly boxed the Irish team out of a looming crisis yesterday with a masterful display that leaves him one fight from an Olympic medal.

Fri, 12 Aug, 2016

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

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

Mon, 08 Aug, 2016

Steven Donnelly: I can go all the way

Steven Donnelly: I can go all the way

If Steven Donnelly reflects the opinion of the rest of Ireland’s Olympic boxers, the Michael O’Reilly affair has had no more impact than the punches of the Algerian he beat yesterday.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2016

Olympic diary: Your guide to when Team Ireland are in action

Olympic diary: Your guide to when Team Ireland are in action

Your one-stop guide to all the Olympic action featuring Irish athletes.

Fri, 05 Aug, 2016

Paddy Barnes: No fear over zika

Paddy Barnes: No fear over zika

Paddy Barnes believes fears surrounding the zika virus are overblown as the two-time Olympic medallist prepares for his third Games in Rio this summer.

Sat, 02 Jul, 2016

Darren O’Neill tackles daunting Rio route

Darren O’Neill tackles daunting Rio route

Darren O’Neill believes he can upset the odds and secure his place in Rio by winning gold at the final ‘amateur’ Olympic qualification tournament, which gets under way tonight in Baku.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2016

‘Delighted’ Katie Taylor books Olympics spot after tough duel

‘Delighted’ Katie Taylor books Olympics spot after tough duel

Katie Taylor qualified for her second successive Olympics after subduing battling Mexican lightweight Victoria Torres at the World Women’s Elite Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan yesterday.

Wed, 25 May, 2016

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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

Brendan Irvine becomes fifth Irish boxer to qualify for Rio

Brendan Irvine becomes fifth Irish boxer to qualify for Rio

Brendan Irvine has booked his place at the Rio Olympics.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

Olympics now within touching distance for Irish fighters

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

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

David Oliver Joyce wants to step on road to Rio Olympics

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

Katie Taylor insists focus solely on Olympic qualification

Katie Taylor insists focus solely on Olympic qualification

Darren O’Neill believes the next week represents his best opportunity of qualifying for his second successive Olympic Games.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2016

Dean Walsh enjoys perfect preparation

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

Katie Taylor and Michael Conlan win IABA awards

Katie Taylor and Michael Conlan win IABA awards

AIBA World Elite champions Katie Taylor and Michael Conlan scooped two of the awards at last night’s Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) Annual Awards in Dublin.

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

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

Sparkling Michael O’Reilly stakes claim for Olympic qualifier

AIBA World No. 3 ranked middleweight Michael O’Reilly secured his third successive Elite title at the National Stadium in Dublin last night.

Sat, 12 Dec, 2015

Seán McComb and David Oliver Joyce a tasty encounter on intriguing night

Seán McComb and David Oliver Joyce a tasty encounter on intriguing night

Six of tonight’s 10 finals at the National Elite Championships are likely to have an impact on Olympic ambitions ahead of the Rio 2016 Games.

Fri, 11 Dec, 2015

Myles Casey upbeat after weight step-up

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

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Adam Nolan and Darren O’Neill remain on course at National Elite Championships

London 2012 Olympians Adam Nolan and Darren O’Neill advanced from the last-four of the National Elite Championships at Dublin’s National Stadium last night.

Sat, 05 Dec, 2015

BOXING: Adam Nolan still daring to dream of making Rio

BOXING: Adam Nolan still daring to dream of making Rio

Adam Nolan is hoping to earn the chance to challenge recently-qualified Steven Donnelly for a place at next year’s Olympics.

Fri, 04 Dec, 2015

Wladimir Klitschko takes up rematch with Tyson Fury

Wladimir Klitschko takes up rematch with Tyson Fury

Wladimir Klitschko has announced he will take up his option for a rematch against new world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2015

Darren O’Neill closes on sixth Elite crown

Darren O’Neill closes on sixth Elite crown

London Olympian Darren O’Neill is weighing up his options after edging a step closer to his sixth Elite title at the National Stadium in Dublin on Saturday night.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2015

Billy Walsh hails Adam Nolan’s command performance

Billy Walsh hails Adam Nolan’s command performance

Irish head coach Billy Walsh hailed Adam “The Guard” Nolan after he dumped No. 1 seed Radzhab Butaev out of the European Elite Championships in Samokov, Bulgaria yesterday.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2015

Handling our boxers with care on the road to Rio

Routes to Olympic qualification continue to multiply but that isn’t to say that getting there is any easier, writes Brendan O’Brien.

Fri, 23 Jan, 2015

BOXING: Barnes and Nevin pull out

BOXING: Barnes and Nevin pull out

Drama and disappointment at the opening weekend of the Elite National Boxing Championships at the National Stadium last night, three more champions losing their titles even before a punch was thrown.

Sat, 09 Feb, 2013

Moylett causes huge upset with golden strike for Ireland

RAY MOYLETT from Westport defeated Daniyar Yeleussino of Kazakhstan to take gold and win Ireland’s first medal at the world youth boxing championship in Guadalajara, Mexico on Saturday.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2008

Barrett faces tough final test

DAVID BARRETT (Rylane) bids to emulate older brother Seanie by winning the light welterweight title at the Irish intermediate boxing championship finals at the National Stadium tonight.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2005