Sports Archives - Team Ireland

From EYOF to the Giro – Darren Rafferty’s cycling journey

Darren Rafferty’s cycling journey began with Team Ireland at the European Youth Olympic Festival in 2019, and just six years later he’s riding Grand Tours and chasing podiums on the world stage. IRISH cycling has had a few famous dynasties to date and the Rafferty family from Tyrone will surely follow them if [...]

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Sport Events Coming up in July

Athletics, Badminton, Cycling, Equestrian, Hockey, News, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming / Heather

We are at the start of a jam packed July, check here for information on the upcoming events? DATES EVENT (SPORT) 27 June – 6 July EQUESTRIAN Team Ireland – World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen – Aachen, Germany LINK 28-29 June ATHLETICS Team Ireland – European Athletics Team Championships Division 2 – Maribor, Slovenia LINK

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Wind Powered Performance – How Flogas are supporting Olympic Sailors Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove

News, Sailing / Suzanne Casey

Marginal gains, fine tuning, the elusive final pieces of the jigsaw. Whatever metaphor you care to choose, everyone in high performance sport is desperately seeking an edge. The margins between winning a medal or not in Olympic sport are so miniscule that athletes leave no stone unturned, believing that even the tiniest gain can lead

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Nathan Wiffen – Flogas Performance Fund

News, Swimming / Suzanne Casey

Nathan Wiffen is a high performance swimmer that represents Ireland internationally. He recently went on a 2,133 metre (7,000 feet) High Altitude Training Camp in Flagstaff, Arizona, to train in conditions that will help to improve his oxygen levels in the pool for competitions. A big thank you to Flogas for supporting our athletes and

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In The News – June 16th

Athletics, Hockey, News, Sailing / Suzanne Casey

Men’s Hockey | Ireland Edge Belgium in FIH Pro League Thriller Ireland secured a stunning 3–2 victory over world-ranked #2 Belgium in Antwerp - their first win of the 2024/25 FIH Pro League season. Louis Rowe opened the scoring; Lee Cole struck twice with penalty corners. Jaime Carr delivered a Player of the Match performance,

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Eve McMahon ranked as World Number One

News, Sailing / Suzanne Casey

Irish sailor Eve McMahon of Howth Yacht Club has achieved another historic milestone, becoming World Number One in the latest World Sailing rankings, released on June 10th. This marks the first time McMahon has held the top spot, following her impressive bronze medal performance at the ILCA World Championships in China last month and a

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Milano Cortina 2026 Nomination & Selection Policies

Bobsleigh, Ice Skating, Milano Cortina 2026, News, Skeleton, Snowsports, Winter Games / Kevin

The Olympic Federation of Ireland has published the official Nomination and Selection Policy for the Winter Olympic Games Milano Cortina 2026, taking place from 6th to 22nd February 2026 in Italy. With the Games on the horizon, anticipation is building as Ireland’s top winter athletes gear up for qualification. The newly released policy outlines the

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Eve McMahon’s Breakthrough Moment As She Wins Her First Senior Medal

News, Sailing / Suzanne Casey

Eve McMahon has had so much success at youth and age-level sailing that it is easy to presume her historic bronze medal at the ILCA 6 sailing World Championships in Qingdao in May was expected. The 21-year-old Howth Yacht Club star’s phenomenal trajectory – back-to-back World U21 titles and 13th on her Olympic debut last

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In The News – May 26th

Athletics, Equestrian, News, Swimming, Taekwondo / Suzanne Casey

Team Ireland Round-Up | Medals, Records, and Milestones Across Europe and the U.S. ATHLETICS | Gidey’s Breakthrough, Healy Shines, English and Coscoran Impress Efrem Gidey made history on Saturday evening in Pacé, France, becoming the first Irish athlete to win individual gold at the European 10,000m Cup. The 24-year-old surged ahead with just over

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OLYMPIC FEDERATION OF IRELAND BACKS LANDMARK WINTER SPORTS ARENA PLANS

Bobsleigh, Curling, Ice Hockey, Ice Skating, Luge, Milano Cortina 2026, News / Heather

DEVELOPMENT OF ICE FACILITY IS KEY PILLAR ON IRELAND’S WINTER SPORTS STRATEGY 2022-2026 The Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) today formally endorsed the proposed development of Ireland’s first Olympic standard winter sports and entertainment facility at Cherrywood, South Dublin. The €190 million project, led by Prime Arena Holdings, represents a major advance in delivering on

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Jack Fairclough Sets New Irish Record and Makes History at ISSF World Cup in Cyprus

News, Shooting / Heather

Jack Fairclough Sets New Irish Record and Makes History at ISSF World Cup in Cyprus Nicosia, Cyprus — Jack Fairclough has delivered a landmark performance for Irish shooting sport at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun in Nicosia, Cyprus, setting a new Irish record in Men’s Olympic Skeet with a remarkable score of 122 out of 125

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In The News – May 12th

Athletics, Cycling, Equestrian, News / Suzanne Casey

Equestrian: Austin O'Connor Achieves Podium Finish at Badminton Horse Trials Four time Olympian Austin O'Connor delivered one of his finest performances to date at the prestigious 2025 Badminton Horse Trials, finishing third overall aboard his long-time partner Colorado Blue. After a modest start in the dressage phase, where he placed 20th, O'Connor surged through the

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From EYOF to the Giro – Darren Rafferty’s cycling journey

Sport Events Coming up in July

Wind Powered Performance – How Flogas are supporting Olympic Sailors Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove

Nathan Wiffen – Flogas Performance Fund

In The News – June 16th

Eve McMahon ranked as World Number One

Milano Cortina 2026 Nomination & Selection Policies

Eve McMahon’s Breakthrough Moment As She Wins Her First Senior Medal

In The News – May 26th

OLYMPIC FEDERATION OF IRELAND BACKS LANDMARK WINTER SPORTS ARENA PLANS

Jack Fairclough Sets New Irish Record and Makes History at ISSF World Cup in Cyprus

In The News – May 12th

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