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<p>ALL DOWNHILL FROM HERE: Team Ireland alpine skiier Cormac Comerford in Piazza Walther. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile</p>

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Fourth time's a charm for Comerford in Winter Olympic quest

The 29-year-old is one of just four athletes who will be representing Ireland at the Games in northern Italy.

<p>Ireland's Daniel Wiffen takes a selfie with fans on O'Connell Street in Dublin during a homecoming event for Irish Olympic athletes returning from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Picture: PA</p>

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Five things you may have missed from Budget 2025

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SJennifer Horgan: Why do we pretend that biological sex can be easily categorised?

Team Ireland Paris 2024 Olympic Squad Homecoming

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Every child in Ireland should be given €130 a year for sports and cultural activities, says Sinn Féin

SKieran Shannon: Basketball deserves its Olympic stage... as world gains ground on USA's best

OLYMPIC HOMECOMING

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'They gave us so much': Fans celebrate Ireland's Olympic heroes

Team Ireland Paris 2024 Olympic Squad Homecoming

OCI President Sarah Keane says decision needs to be made on future of Irish boxing

Ireland's participation in boxing at the next Olympics will depend on if Ireland will choose to go with the new World Boxing International Federation.

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Daniel Wiffen with his gold and bronze medal 5/8/2024

Daniel Wiffen rushed to hospital after falling unwell before Olympics closing ceremony

Daniel Wiffen took to X to thank people for reaching out and speak on his disappointment of missing being flagbearer at the Closing ceremony.

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Zaur Antia tells Kellie Harrington to take a year break then come back for LA 2028

Zaur Antia tells Kellie Harrington to take a year break then come back for LA 2028

Kellie Harrington has said a number of times that this will be her last Olympics since winning her second gold medal.

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Good Morning Olympics: assessing Team Ireland's performance after a memorable Paris Games

Good Morning Olympics: assessing Team Ireland's performance after a memorable Paris Games

Once more with feeling, Brendan O'Brien, Cathal Dennehy and Maurice Brosnan wrap up Team Ireland's performance in Paris.

Listen | Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

How was it for you? Our writers on their Olympic highs and lows

S How was it for you? Our writers on their Olympic highs and lows

Our Paris Olympic bureau sat down and tried to get their heads around what was a sensational 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Just how good was it? Who stood out in green, and globally? And can a record Irish medal haul be beaten in four years' time.

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 1 - Irish Embassy Reception

Ireland's boxing body months away from losing Olympic membership

Olympic Federation of Ireland chief Sarah Keane has been told to end the IABA’s membership of the movement if they remain wedded to the International Boxing Association (IBA).

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Daniel Wiffen with his gold and bronze medal 5/8/2024

S Colin Sheridan: Better prioritise our funding for human talent?

The Paris Games have shown we need to prioritse our athletes.

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Sarah Keane in attendance 9/8/2024

Transformative Sarah Keane has been approached for FAI top job

Sarah Keane, CEO of Swim Ireland and president of the Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI), has been approached about the vacant chief executive’s role at the FAI.

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Fintan McCarthy replaces 'ill' Daniel Wiffen as Team Ireland flagbearer for Olympics Closing Ceremony

Fintan McCarthy replaces 'ill' Daniel Wiffen as Team Ireland flagbearer for Olympics Closing Ceremony

The medal-winning swimmers will jointly carry the Irish tricolour at Stade de France

Sun, 11 Aug, 2024

Wrestling - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 15

S One of the Olympics' greatest sports is also its most unloved

Maurice Brosnan witnessed a wrestling tournament that showcased what Games chiefs may leave behind.

Sun, 11 Aug, 2024

Good Morning Olympics: Day 16, Sunday — another agonising near miss for Ireland

Good Morning Olympics: Day 16, Sunday — another agonising near miss for Ireland

Cathal Dennehy, Maurice Brosnan and Brendan O'Brien reflect on a superb performance but ultimate heartbreak at the Stade de France.

Listen | Sun, 11 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 12 - Golf

Leona Maguire: I'd have packed it in but for the Irish support

There was a positive finish to the Women's Individual Golf Singles for Team Ireland's Stephanie Meadow and Leona Maguire

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

Rhasidat Adeleke after finishing fourth 9/8/2024

S Cathal Dennehy: Extra speed endurance the final piece in Adeleke's brilliant future

The good thing? Speed endurance is a trainable asset, far more so than raw speed.

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

Daniel Wiffen after finishing 18th 9/8/2024

Daniel Wiffen finishes Olympics with nod to history even as he makes more of it

The long-distance pool races are brutal tests of endurance, physically and mentally, but he had years of experience in both before he pitched up in Paris.

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 14 - Athletics

Rhasidat Adeleke: 'It just wasn’t meant to be today but I think I still have so much more to give'

'I definitely wouldn’t be happy coming fourth and my coach knows I could’ve got on that podium.'

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

Rhys McClenaghan 5/8/2024

Seeds being sown as Ireland Olympic's medal haul inspiring next generation

Ireland’s current Olympians will light new fires in any number of bellies.

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

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Irish Examiner view: HSE’s lack of ‘serious incidents’ data raises a red flag

In a world that is lubricated by the collection of statistics of every kind it is a surprise to find just how little we know about some areas of public activity and policy

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 14 - Athletics

S Pain and pride in the mixed zone: Adeleke processes defeat immediately

By the time Rhasidat Adeleke had entered the mixed zone, the tone had changed. The frustration remained, now it had a channel.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Rhasidat Adeleke on her way to finishing fourth 9/8/2024

Live: Rhasidat Adeleke finishes fourth in the 400m final

There's another medal on the line for Ireland as we head into the final weekend of the Games.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 14 - Athletics

Olympic final elation for 4x400m relay, disappointment for English and Lavin

Sophie Becker, Phil Healy, Kelly McGrory and Sharlene Mawdsley came home in third.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Daniel Wiffen after finishing 18th 9/8/2024

Wiffen completes his Games with 18th in debut open water swim

The backdrop was spectacular, the Eiffel Tower dominating the skyline for the thousands of spectators

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Good Morning Olympics: Day 14 Friday - can Adeleke recover to claim historic sprint medal?

Good Morning Olympics: Day 14 Friday - can Adeleke recover to claim historic sprint medal?

Cathal Dennehy and Maurice Brosnan dial in from Paris to preview a huge day at the Games.

Listen | Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 12 - Athletics

S Derval O'Rourke: Adeleke an incredible talent, but not the finished product

The constant conversation around Rhasidat is unlike any other talented Irish athlete I've ever come across, be it from my own time competing or the 10 years since I’ve retired

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Rhasidat Adeleke after finishing 2nd 7/8/2024

Adeleke's final will be a very different race to what unfolded on Wednesday

Rhasidat Adeleke has already chalked a piece of history by being here: the first Irishwoman ever to make an Olympic sprint final.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Philip Doyle, Daire Lynch, Fintan McCarthy and Paul O'Donovan celebrate 5/8/2024

S Team Ireland needs to keep adapting to evolving Games in drive for Olympic medals

The IOC is an imposing skyscraper, its height and stature a symbol of its permanence, but it operates a revolving door policy at the ground floor when it comes to sports and disciplines, so Ireland’s medal opportunities may well look very different by the time we reach Los Angeles in 2028.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day Twelve

Paris Olympics, day 14: Everything you need to know

Rhasidat Adeleke goes in the 400m final with Sarah Lavin taking to the 100m hurdle semi-final. While Daniel Wiffen swaps the pool for the River Seine in the 10km swim.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 13 - Athletics

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone obliterated World Record to win 400m hurdles final

Dundalk’s Kate O’Connor had a strong first day in the heptathlon, rounded off with a 24.77-second season’s best in the 200m, leaving her with 3596 points and in 19th place.

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Daniel Wiffen 4/8/2024

Daniel Wiffen: 'In my head I know I want to medal, it might not even be up to me'

“I train with open water swimmers all the time and, honestly, I think I train a lot harder than a lot of them."

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 9 - Cycling

S Jack Anderson: Olympics has raised lots of legal issues that will linger

A great Games for Ireland but plenty of intrigue away from the arenas.

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 9 - Athletics

Olympics 2024: Why you shouldn't miss clash of true greats in 400m hurdles final showdown

Athletics icons Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Femke Bol will face off for gold on Thursday night.

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 11 - Boxing

'Done, dusted': Kellie Harrington unsure about future as she confirms retirement

Her part-time cleaning job in St Vincent’s Psychiatric Hospital in Fairview could be at risk

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 11 - Boxing

S Spike O’Sullivan: We’re blessed to have St Kellie Harrington, our patron saint of grace and glory

What is it about Kellie Harrington that makes us feel the way we feel?

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Kellie Harrington celebrates winning the gold medal with coaches Damian Kennedy and Zaur Antia 6/8/2024

S Tommy Martin: Ireland's feelgood story - is happiness the true secret to gold?

After doing amazing things this past fortnight, Irish athletes have referenced their own well-being as being at the heart of their achievements.

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Jack Woolley with Adrian Vicente Yunta 7/8/2024

Jack Woolley loses out on bronze medal match by slimmest of margins

The Tallaght man lost a brilliantly entertaining and savagely close repechage match

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

Rhasidat Adeleke after the race 5/8/2024

Paris Olympics, day 12: Everything you need to know

Rhasidat Adeleke runs in the 400m semi-final. Leona Maguire and Stephaine Meadow take to the green at Le Golf National with Jack Woolley in Taekwondo getting his Olympics up and running.

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

Rhasidat Adeleke ahead of the race 5/8/2024

Sarah Harte: Our Olympians are the embodiment of true patriotism

Patriotism or civic nationalism creates a sense of solidarity with values of equality, freedom and tolerance. It’s what we are seeing daily at the Olympics, writes Sarah Harte

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

Kellie Harrington celebrates winning the gold medal 6/8/2024

As it happened: Ireland's Kellie Harrington '98%' sure she will retire after retaining Olympic gold

"It's the last hurray. I'm done. This gives hope to all these kids, all these teenagers and for Ireland. But this one is for me!"

Tue, 06 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 11 - Boxing

Sensational Kellie Harrington seals Olympic legacy with second gold medal victory

The Dubliner earned the split decision win in the women's lightweight final at Roland Garros on Tuesday night.

Tue, 06 Aug, 2024

Sharlene Mawdsley after finishing third 6/8/2024

Irish quartet go close but fall just short in search of final involvement

That was the case for all four Irish athletes in action at the Stade de France in Paris this morning.

Tue, 06 Aug, 2024

Good Morning Olympics: Harrington goes for gold, Adeleke impresses, Mageean out,

Good Morning Olympics: Harrington goes for gold, Adeleke impresses, Mageean out,

Cathal Dennehy and Brendan O'Brien reflect on a busy Monday and look ahead to the Irish in action in Paris on Tuesday.

Listen | Tue, 06 Aug, 2024

Kellie Harrington 3/8/2024

Roland-Garros a fitting stage for Kellie Harrington’s greatest day

The first fight on Tuesday will be the men’s 71kg semi-final with Harrington’s showdown with People’s Republic of China’s Yang Wenlu the last contest of the night (10.06pm Irish time).

Tue, 06 Aug, 2024

Team Ireland Paris 2024 Team Announcement Cycling

Croke Park dream, an Olympic reality – talent transfer in Ireland and the complications that come with it

Every athlete in Paris has their own story. They all have talent. How it was discovered and nurtured is another matter entirely.

Mon, 05 Aug, 2024

Rhasidat Adeleke celebrates after winning the heat 5/8/2024

Live: Team Ireland at Paris Olympics - Day 10 updates

Rhasidat Adeleke, Sharlene Mawdsley and Sophie Becker will run in the 400m heats.

Listen | Mon, 05 Aug, 2024

Mona McSharry and Daniel Wiffen with their medals 3/8/2024

Brendan O'Brien: Seven days, seven medals - Ireland's Olympic journey so far

This started with Mona McSharry’s bronze this day last month and one-a-day, like a vitamin prescribed by a doctor, has followed since: Daniel Wiffen, Kellie’s guaranteed bronze, Lynch and Doyle, O’Donovan and McCarthy, Rhys, and now Wiffen again.

Mon, 05 Aug, 2024