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Swim Ireland Appoint Andy Reid as New National Performance Director

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Swim Ireland announced the appointment of Andy Reid as the organisation’s new National Performance Director. Reid has been Interim National Performance Director since May 2025 and is the former Head of Performance Pathways & Operations, having worked in the Swim Ireland Performance team since 2010. He is also a former Irish international swimmer and represented Ireland at European and World [...]

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OLYMPIC FEDERATION OF IRELAND RE‑ITERATES SUPPORT FOR DUBLIN ICE FACILITY AT CHERRYWOOD

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The Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) today reaffirmed its strong support for the development of Ireland’s first permanent Olympic‑standard ice facility at Cherrywood, South Dublin as proposed by Prime Arena Holdings - About Dublin Arena — Prime Arena Holdings. Speaking today, Olympic Federation of Ireland CEO, Peter Sherrard said, “This major investment, a significant majority

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Olympic medal winner Sam Griffiths announced as Ireland’s new High Performance Manager

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Former Badminton Trials winner and team medal winner takes reins as HSI High Performance Manager Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is delighted to announce the appointment of Sam Griffiths as its new High Performance Eventing Manager ahead of the FEI World Championships in Aachen this summer and in the lead-up to the LA Olympic Games in

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MARK ENGLISH LOWERS OWN IRISH INDOOR 600M RECORD IN LIGHTING SEASON OPENER

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Mark English (Finn Valley AC) opened his 2026 season in style tonight, breaking his own national indoor 600m record in Dublin. The Donegal doctor returned to action for the first time since racing in the semi-final of the Men’s 800m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo last September, clocking a hugely impressive time of

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Irish Athletic Boxing Association Rebrands as Boxing Ireland

Boxing, News /
The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) becomes Boxing Ireland, marking a transformational milestone for the sport and the beginning of a powerful new era of visibility, engagement and commercial growth for Ireland’s most successful Olympic sport. This rebrand represents far more than a new name or logo. It is about celebrating who they are, recognising

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KÜRTEN TAKES REINS AS IRELAND’S NEW JUMPING BOSS

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Legendary rider excited to work with team ahead of World Championships and LA28 Olympics  Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is delighted to announce the appointment of legendary rider Jessica Kürten as the organisation’s new High Performance Jumping Manager following a comprehensive Request for Tender (RFT) and interview process for the role, as Ireland enters an exciting

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IRISH RECORD FALLS FOR MEDLEY RELAY IN EYOF

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In temperatures reaching over 40 degrees, the Todor Proeski National Arena enjoyed scorching performances from the Girls’ Medley Relay this evening, with Team Ireland qualifying for tomorrow’s final with the third fastest qualifying time.   Also in action was Hammer Thrower Thomas Williams who threw a season’s best throw of 73.07 to finish just outside

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MAEVE KYLE RIP

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With great sadness, the Olympic Federation of Ireland today (23 July) learned of the passing of Irish Olympian and  trailblazer for women’s sport, Maeve Kyle, at the age of 96.   Born in Kilkenny in 1928, and educated in Dublin at Alexandra College and Trinity College, Kyle (nėe Shankey) was a formidable multi-sport athlete who

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THIRTY-FIVE ATHLETES ACROSS EIGHT SPORTS TO COMPETE AT EYOF SKOPJE

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The Olympic Federation of Ireland has today named thirty-five athletes who will compete across eight sports in the Summer European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) taking place later this month. The EYOF is the largest European multi-sport event for young athletes aged 14-17, typically held every two years. This year it takes place in Skopje, North

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