Place: Tampere, Finland

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Thomas Barr heads wave of youth ready to reach for the stars

On a day that celebrated the past, it was hard not to look to the future. Yesterday’s National Athletics Awards in Blanchardstown may have brought together many current and former greats, but it wasn’t a nostalgic reflection that left a strong sense of optimism.

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Sommer Lecky adds more silver on historic athletics weekend

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Luckless Heffernan suffers Euro fall

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Gregan, Ó Lionaird win heats in good opening session for Ireland in Gothenburg

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Europe’s fastest 400m runner Gregan in team for indoor championships

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Six Irish still in hunt for gold

Mageean wins European gold

Ciara Mageean showed her Championship pedigree once again by claiming gold in today's 1500 metres final at the European Youth Olympics in Tampere, Finland.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2009

Mageean takes silver in Italy

LISBURN’s Ciara Mageean has put Irish women’s middle distance running back on the map with a silver medal yesterday in the World Youth Championships 800m final in Sudtirol, Italy.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2009

Sonia joins Ireland’s Youth Olympics management team

IRISH ATHLETICS legend Sonia O’Sullivan is set for an Olympic return – but not on the track.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2009

Hession sets new Irish 100m record

Paul Hession, who will not compete at the World Indoor Championships in Valencia next weekend, was in excellent form setting a new Irish record at last night’s indoor meet in Tampere, Finland.

Thu, 28 Feb, 2008

Italy, France and Spain seek EU help over migrants

THE leaders of Italy, France and Spain have sent a letter to the EU, urging the bloc to approve measures to help them cope with the flood of illegal migrants from Africa.

Wed, 27 Sep, 2006

Europe struggles with flood of African immigrants

The leaders of Italy, France and Spain sent a letter to the EU yesterday, urging the bloc to approve measures to help them cope with the flood of illegal migrants from Africa.

Tue, 26 Sep, 2006

McDowell defends decision on child prosecutions

JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell defended his decision to prosecute 10-year-olds for serious crime, despite United Nations concern over the move.

Fri, 22 Sep, 2006

EU to probe Ryanair Finnish operation

THE European Commission has opened an investigation into Ryanair’s use of a terminal at the airport in Tampere, Finland, a commission spokesman said.

Fri, 07 Oct, 2005

Egan gloves up for National Stadium showdown

KENNETH EGAN (Neilstown), gold medallist at the recent Tammer Tournament in Tampere, Finland, will be back in action at The National Stadium tonight when Ireland entertain Holland in a contest that will cater for schoolboys, cadets and juniors as well as seniors.

Fri, 12 Nov, 2004