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Burnett 4th at World Cup Minsk

Ireland’s Derek Burnett made the final with a convincing qualification performance of 118. During the final itself Burnett scored steadily for a round of 23 and moved up one position in a charged and very competitive finale which was won by Italy’s Giovanni Pellielo. Burnett was unfortunate to miss a shoot off for the bronze medal by a single target and Ireland's Philip Murphy finished just outside the final cut off with an impressive joint 8th on 116.

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Irish Boxers selected for European Union Championship

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The IABA will be hoping to maintain a proud record when the opening bell for the 2009 European Union Championships tolls in Odense, Denmark next Monday evening.

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Ireland's eventing team perform well

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Horse Sport Ireland Chairman Joe Walsh has described Tattersalls International Horse Trials, incorporating the HSBC World Cup Qualifier, as an outstanding four days for Irish equestrian sport.

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OCI support for Athletics Ireland in Portugal

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Athletics Ireland athletes are currently in Montegordo, Portugal, on a 2 week training camp as preparation for the incoming season.

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Burnett wins 3rd Trofeo Tiro a Volo Percetto 2009

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Following a tense evening of shoot-offs Ireland's Derek Burnett took the top prize with a score of 144 + 24 in the final to claim the overall title and his 2nd Trofeo Tiro a Volo Percetto.

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Irish Triathlon Talent Search

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Triathlon Ireland recently held a talent identification day in Limerick. A number of talented junior athletes, who were identified during the day, will be joining a talent squad for a first training weekend in April.

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Sailing announces key appointments for 2012 Olympics

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The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) became the first world governing body to announce the technical officials for the 2012 Olympics.

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Irish athletes win two medals in Turin

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Mary Cullen's bronze medal performance in the Final of the 3000m at the European Indoor Championships in Turin provided a bright finish to the Championship for Irish Athletics.

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HSI report aims to improve "ineffective systems",

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Horse Sport Ireland launched the conclusions of the Expert Group, chaired by Dr. Gordon Holmes, set up to look at measures to eradicate prohibited substances and practices from the Irish equestrian sector. The report comes on the back of positive medication cases involving horses ridden by Irish riders, two of which took place at the last two Olympic Games in Athens and Hong Kong.

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OCI to support Cycling's plans for next Olympiad

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Philip Leigh has been appointed as the new high performance director for Irish cycling to help it prepare for the London 2012 Olympics.

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OCI boost for women bobsleighers

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Ireland's women bobsleighers have received a major boost from the Olympic Council of Ireland as they attempt to qualify for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada.

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Ireland relegated to B Division

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Ireland played Scotland in their final group game this evening in the European Championship A Division. Scotland won comfortably 13-2 and look in good shape to contest the final.

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