Place: Baku, Azerbaijan

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Athletics: Golden generation pass key tests before European exam

A key test, passed with flying colours. For a golden generation of young athletes, Saturday’s National Junior and U-23 Championships proved a low-key but high-intensity examination of their fitness as they prepare to take their talents to a bigger stage.

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Sarah Keane surprised by Hickey invitation to attend European Games

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Darren O’Neill: Team Ireland ‘better off’ without Rory McIlroy

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‘Delighted’ Katie Taylor books Olympics spot after tough duel

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We look at the life and legacy of architect and designer Zaha Hadid

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Zaur Antia hails fighting Irish as Katie Taylor and David Oliver Joyce close on Rio Olympics

Katie Taylor getting ready for Rio 2016

Katie Taylor’s brother Lee and Irish interim head coach Zaur Antia will be working her corner at the Mallow GAA Complex in Cork tonight.

Fri, 19 Feb, 2016

Katie Taylor to carry flag for Team Ireland at European Games

Olympic champion Katie Taylor has been chosen as Team Ireland’s flag bearer for the opening ceremony for the 1st European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan, tomorrow.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2015

The Big Interview: Pat Hickey is still the ringmaster

In the next few weeks, you’ll be hearing a lot more about him, the European Olympics and Baku.

Sat, 30 May, 2015

Injury won’t stop Katie Taylor making Euros

Katie Taylor dismissed any suggestion her ongoing wrist injury could force her to miss the European Games in June. Ireland’s Olympic and World champion suffered a serious injury to her left wrist when winning her fifth world title in Jeju, South Korea last November.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2015

Boxing: Casey steps closer to claiming Elite title

Limerick’s Myles Casey advanced to within one win of becoming the first St Francis BC boxer since Jimmy Moore and current WBO World middleweight champion Andy Lee to claim an Elite title last night.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2015

Eurovision contestant to support J-Lo on tour

Jennifer Lopez has picked 'Eurovision' performer Emin to support her on tour.

Thu, 13 Sep, 2012

Jedward to compete in 'Dancing on Ice'

Jedward are to take part in 'Dancing on Ice'.

Wed, 25 Jul, 2012

Nail-biting finish as ‘totally focused’ Jedward qualify for Eurovision final

Jedward showed their true colours last night when they sensationally qualified for Saturday’s final of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Wed, 23 May, 2012

Marriage split 'never an option': Humperdinck

Eurovision hopeful Engelbert Humperdinck said he never thought of splitting up with his wife despite her claim he had “more paternity suits than mattresses”.

Tue, 22 May, 2012

Jedward hope to make a splash

Give Euro 2012 the red card.

Tue, 22 May, 2012

Conlan: I can shine in London

Irish flyweight Michael Conlan has already upheld Belfast’s proud boxing heritage by qualifying for the London Olympics but the 19-year old believes he is well capable of bringing home a medal.

Tue, 28 Feb, 2012

Golden boys do it again in Euros

BOXING. Major championships. Gold medals.

Sat, 25 Jun, 2011

Irish pair bidding for gold

IRISH boxing sensations Joe Ward and Ryan Burnett are just three rounds away from winning double gold in today’s AIBA World Youth Championships finals in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Mon, 03 May, 2010

ERC chiefs: semi-finals will go ahead as planned

EUROPEAN Rugby chiefs insist the Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup semi-finals will go ahead as scheduled despite the travel chaos caused by the eruption of a volcano in Iceland.

Tue, 20 Apr, 2010

Macklin confident of Lee showdown

MATTHEW MACKLIN and Andy Lee could touch gloves sometime next year according to the European champion who meets Rafa Sosa Pintos on Saturday night’s televised Sierra Fight Night at the National Stadium.

Wed, 02 Dec, 2009

Air of confidence in Irish camp

THE fact that Liverpool was not selected as one of the two European qualifying tournaments for next year’s Olympic Games did not come a great disappointment to Irish boxing’s high performance director, Gary Keegan.

Tue, 11 Sep, 2007

Win propels Reynolds to semi-finals

SLIGO heavyweight Alan Reynolds is through to the semi-finals at the Olympic qualifying tournament in Gothenburg after a devastating performance against English No 1 David Dolan yesterday.

Fri, 23 Apr, 2004

Paintings hidden in Brooklyn apartment returned to museum

About 200 valuable works of art hidden in a Brooklyn apartment have been returned to the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Sat, 23 Jun, 2001