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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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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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Olympic Champion Rhys McClenaghan Inspires Students on Return to His Old School

Gymnastics, Hockey, News / Heather

Olympic Champion and Dare to Believe ambassador Rhys McClenaghan revisits his school Olympic Champion on the pommel horse (gymnastics), Rhys McClenaghan, returned to his former school this week, bringing with him not only his Olympic gold medal but also an inspiring message of resilience and perseverance. As an ambassador for the Dare to Believe Olympic

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School Honours McClenaghan and McKibbon with Commemorative Olympic Plaques

Gymnastics, Hockey, Irish Olympians Association, News / Kevin

Olympians Rhys McClenaghan and Peter McKibbon have been honoured by their former secondary school with commemorative plaques. McClenaghan, who won gold in the men’s Pommel Horse at Paris 2024, and McKibbon, a member of Ireland’s men’s hockey team in Paris, both attended Regent House School in Newtownards as teenagers. It has recognised their Olympic achievements

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Ireland Hockey’s Katie Mullan steps down as captain but not yet ready to retire

Hockey, News / Kevin

Katie Mullan today announced that she is stepping away from her captain’s duties for the Ireland senior women’s national hockey team. Mullan, 30, a prominent figure in Irish women’s field hockey, has made significant contributions to the sport both as a player and as the captain of Ireland’s senior women’s national team. Known for her

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DAY 3 MORNING REPORT FROM TEAM IRELAND | PARIS 2024

Equestrian, Hockey, News, Paris 2024, Rowing, Swimming / Kevin

Reigning world champion Daniel Wiffen eased his way into tomorrow night’s 800m Freestyle final qualifying fastest of all eight swimmers in a time of 7:41.53. Team mate Ellen Walshe booked her spot in her first Olympic final tonight; her favoured event the women’s 400m Individual Medley by finishing fourth in her heat. Second time Olympian Danielle Hill

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TEAM IRELAND TO FEATURE IN TEN SPORTS ON OPENING DAY OF PARIS 2024

Badminton, Boxing, Canoeing, Cycling, Equestrian, Gymnastics, Hockey, News, Paris 2024, Paris 2024, Rowing, Swimming / Kevin

Day one of Paris 2024 is set to be a bumper one for Team Ireland as athletes from no less than ten sports will get their Olympic campaigns underway; Eventing (Dressage), Hockey, Swimming, Rowing, Canoe Slalom, Road Cycling, Boxing, Badminton, Gymnastics, and the Men’s Rugby Sevens team return to the pitch. Equestrian The Irish

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MEN’S HOCKEY TEAM OFFICIALLY SELECTED FOR TEAM IRELAND AT PARIS 2024

Hockey, News, Paris 2024, Paris 2024, Summer Games / Kevin

The Olympic Federation of Ireland has officially named the men’s hockey team that will compete this summer at the Olympic Games in Paris. Captained by Sean Murray (Lisburn) the team clinched one of the coveted places at the Final Qualification event in Valencia earlier this year, when they defeated Korea 4-3 in a scintillating final

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HOCKEY INTERNATIONALS DEIRDRE DUKE, ANNA O’FLANAGAN AND CHLOE WATKINS ANNOUNCE THEIR RETIREMENTS

Hockey, News / Kevin

Deirdre Duke, Anna O’Flanagan and Chloe Watkins, all of whom were part of the 2018 Hockey World Cup squad who brought home the Silver Medal for Ireland, have announced their retirements from international hockey. Deirdre Duke DEIRDRE DUKE made her International debut for the IRL Women’s team in June 2013 against Scotland and went on

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Women’s Hockey Head Coach Sean Dancer Steps Away

Hockey, News, Team Behind the Team / Heather

Ireland Head Coach Sean Dancer has decided to step-away from the Senior Women’s Hockey programme. It comes just over a month after the team narrowly failed to qualify for Paris 2024, losing to GB in Valencia at the Olympic Qualifiers in January. Dancer joined as Head Coach in May 2019 having moved from his role as

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David Harte on Olympic Qualification for the Men’s Hockey Team

Hockey, News, Paris 2024, Paris 2024 / Kevin

“It was a phenomenal feeling and something I won't forget for a long time, hearing the final hooter sound on that Sunday in Valencia” As the dust settles on the successful Olympic qualification berth won by Team Ireland’s men’s hockey team at the Olympic qualification tournament last week, goalkeeper David Harte, who is also a

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