We are sad to learn of the passing of double Olympian Harry Perry who competed in boxing at the Olympic Games in 1956 and 1960. Harry was one of the most prominent boxers of the time, and his loss will be felt across the Irish boxing and Olympic community. Olympic Champion and President of the […]
Wednesday 23rd December 2020 9.30 pm on TG4 Every four years the Olympic Games showcase the best athletes in the world. They represent hope, endurance, strength and pride, and allow small nations to compete side by side with the world’s most powerful. Laochra Thar Lear (Heroes Abroad) celebrates Ireland’s significant Olympic achievements in the first
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Last weekend we had a number of highlights from Equestrian and Golf, with a round up of those medal winning performances from Eventer Cathal Daniels and Golfer Stephanie Meadows. This weekend will be another relatively quiet one, and we have also included an interview with Jack Woolley who is preparing for his first competition since
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Dare to Believe, in association with FBD Insurance, features on popular RTÉ2 series The winter is coming in fast, but the best way to stay warm is to stay moving. That’s why After School Hub have a super Sports Week coming up next week. Our friends from Team Ireland are here for the After School Hub Winter Games with Kenneth Egan, Kellie Harrington
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OLYMPIC FEDERATION OF IRELAND ANNOUNCES FBD INSURANCE AS OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE EXPANDING ‘DARE TO BELIEVE’ PROGRAMME 25 Athlete Ambassadors set to bring the Olympics to the classroom in 2020/21 rollout The Olympic Federation of Ireland has today announced FBD Insurance as the sponsor of this year’s ‘Dare to Believe’ Olympic Schools Programme. Ireland’s homegrown
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The Olympic Federation of Ireland and the Irish Olympians Association are saddened to learn of the passing of 1980 Olympian, Pat Hooper. Pat competed in the marathon in the 1980 Olympics in Moscow, alongside his brother Dick Hooper. As well as being an incredible athlete, Pat was also a lifelong friend of athletics, having played
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TEAM IRELAND GOES BEHIND THE DREAMS FOR OLYMPIC DAY 2020 What’s behind your Olympic dream. That’s the question that the Olympic Federation of Ireland are asking athletes today, in celebration of Olympic Day (23 June). Behind every athlete there is a story. There’s that moment when the seed of belief was sown, that moment
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In light of the global pandemic, Dare to Believe, the Irish Olympic schools programme, moved online, with over 200 schools around the country taking part as part of their home schooling. Dare to Believe was launched in February 2019 and focuses on Olympism and Paralympism, and features the Olympic values. The fun and interactive programme
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RTÉ HOME SCHOOL HUB OLYMPICS, COMPETITIONS, AND VIRTUAL VISITS SHINING A LIGHT ON THE DARE TO BELIEVE SCHOOL PROGRAMME Olympic athletes will be helping children across the country get into the spirit of sports day next week as they switch their focus to the playground in the RTÉ Home School Hub Olympics. The focus
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Olympic hockey player Shane O’Donoghue is the first ambassador on the Olympic Federation of Ireland Dare to Believe Programme to talk about his Olympic journey on Facebook Live – with his presentation taking place at noon on the 21 May 2020. On the Dare to Believe Schools Programme, the ambassador visit to the classroom is
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On the opening evening of the EOC Athlete’s Forum last week, the Irish Olympians Association took the opportunity to honour a select number of Irish Olympians as representatives of the Irish Olympic movement, with athletes spanning the generations and representing an array of sports. The recognition event was the brains of President of the Irish
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Athletes’ Commission Representatives from Europe Gather in Ireland Irish Olympians Recognised on Opening Day of the Forum This weekend the Olympic Federation of Ireland’s Athletes’ Commission host 100 delegates at the European Olympic Committees (EOC) Athlete’s Forum in Dublin. Athletes’ Commissions representatives and Olympians are attending the three day conference, where topical issues will
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