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SCHOOL’S OUT – DARE TO BELIEVE WRAPS A STANDOUT YEAR

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The Olympic Federation of Ireland is celebrating a standout year for its Dare to Believe schools programme, proudly sponsored by Allianz and supported by Olympic Solidarity, which once again brought the Olympic Movement to the classroom, with values and learnings that cover resilience, respect and courage. As schools break for the summer, the programme is [...]

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IOC to set up “Fit for the Future Olympian Grant” to support all Olympians with USD 10,000

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For the first time in history, every athlete at the Olympic Games will be eligible for a new USD 10,000 “Fit for the Future Olympian Grant”. The grant has been set up to support the sporting career or the career transition of Olympians. A fund of USD 140 million per Olympiad has been set aside,

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TEAM IRELAND CELEBRATES OLYMPIC DAY 2026 WITH MOVEMENT, COMMUNITY AND STORIES OF BELIEF

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The Olympic Federation of Ireland today marked Olympic Day 2026 with a celebration of movement, community and Olympic spirit on the Sport Ireland Campus. This year’s global theme, Let’s Move, focuses on challenging the self‑doubt that often holds young people back. The message this year is simple: ‘You can do this. One breath. One step.

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Two-Time Olympian Phil Healy Announces Retirement from Athletics

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Following a Trailblazing Career That Helped Transform Irish Sprinting Two-time Olympian, European medalist and one of Ireland’s greatest ever sprinters, Phil Healy, has announced her retirement from international athletics. The Bandon AC athlete leaves the sport as one of the defining figures in the modern era of Irish sprinting, having played a central role in

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Team Ireland Golf Day Brings Olympians, Partners and Supporters Together at the K Club

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The annual Team Ireland Golf Day took place yesterday, 18 June, at the K Club, bringing together Olympians, sponsors, partners and supporters for a day that combined friendly competition with a shared commitment to supporting Ireland’s Olympic athletes. Twentyfive teams took to the South Course for an 18hole scramble, with groups representing a wide range

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In The News – June 15 2026

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Boxing Two-time Olympic champion Kellie Harrington secured her first international gold medal since her Paris 2024 success, leading a strong Team Ireland performance at the opening phase of the Four Nations tournament in Glasgow. Harrington delivered an assured performance in the women’s 60kg elite final, defeating England’s Ella Lonsdale, as Ireland amassed an impressive 33

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IOC’s global participation initiative “Let’s Move” returns for Olympic Day

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is inviting everyone to celebrate Olympic Day on 23 June, revealing You Can Do This! Let’s Move as this year’s theme and highlighting over 150 events and opportunities to join in, play sport and get active across the global Olympic Movement. Celebrated annually to mark the founding of the modern

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Olympic Federation of Ireland Pays Tribute to Olympian Ciarán Ó Lionáird

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The Olympic Federation of Ireland is deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Olympian Ciarán Ó Lionáird, who has died at the age of 38. To become an Olympian is a rare and extraordinary achievement, the result of years of dedication, sacrifice and talent, and Ciarán reached that pinnacle when he represented Ireland

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