Walsh delighted with preparations
As Irish boxers continue their preparations in Beijing coach Billy Walsh is delighted with the set up and living conditions in the Irish Headquarters.
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As Irish boxers continue their preparations in Beijing coach Billy Walsh is delighted with the set up and living conditions in the Irish Headquarters.
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Ireland's rowers now know who they face in their heats after the draw for the Olympic regatta was made today.
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Ciara Peelo met Irish journalists this afternoon outside Olympic Green. She will carry the Irish Flag at tomorrow evening's 2008 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. Peelo said "its a great honour to be chosen to carry the Irish Flag at the Opening Ceremony"
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Siobhan Byrne will be one of the first Irish team members in action at the Olympics on Saturday morning when she competes in the women’s individual sabre.
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Learning to live in the Olympic Village is something that members of the Irish team have thoroughly been briefed on and should be prepared for. Its important for athletes and officials to settle into a routine as soon as possible said Stephen Martin , OCI Chief Executive.
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Niamh Fitzpatrick is the Irish Olympic Team Psychologist for the 2008 Olympic Games. She was part of the Irish team in Athens 2004.
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The Beijing Shooting Centre is the venue for the clay target shooting event where Ireland's Derek Burnett competes in the Olympic Trap discipline.
World class venue for Shooting Read More »
The Irish Olympic Boxing Team arrived back into the Olympic Village after a very successful training camp in Vladivostock, Russia. Boxers sparred again with their coaches in the village this afternoon in front of their apartment block.
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The Irish Olympic Team wore their John Rocha designed Penneys Opening Ceremony outfits at the Team Welcome ceremony in the Olympic Village this evening.
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Ireland will be formally welcomed into the Olympic Village on the 4th August at 7pm. The Team Welcome Ceremony will take place in the Welcome Ceremony Plaza in the International Zone.
Team Welcome Ceremony 4th August in the Olympic Village Read More »
Team Ireland Physiologist, Dr Giles Warrington is monitoring and advising athletes regarding their acclimitisation and hydration during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Climatic conditions monitored daily Read More »
Paul Hession and team mates Roisin McGettigan, Joanne Cuddihy, Michelle Carey, Fionuala Britton, Eileen O'Keefe, and David Gillick left the Olympic Village for Japan this morning.
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