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PTSB Sanctuary Run 2023
A wave of blue weaved itself through the cross country track at the Sport Ireland campus in Dublin on Sunday morning as 900 runners, walkers and joggers took part in the Permanent TSB Sanctuary Run. Now in its second year, the 5km event celebrates diversity and interculturalism in Ireland and amongst those taking part were refugees …
Gymnastics World Championships – Team and How To Watch
WOMEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTS Emma Slevin Halle Hilton MEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTS Adam Steele Dominick Cunningham Eamon Montgomery Rhys McClenaghan *Below schedule is in local Belgian time Qualifiers Day 1 - Saturday, September 30th 10:00 - 20:05 - Men's Artistic Gymnastics - Qualification Day 1 Day 2 - Sunday, October 1st 10:00 - 14:05 - Men's Artistic …
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Sport Ireland Campus Kids Camps 2023
Another summer goes by of the Sport Ireland Campus Kids Camps We are delighted to partner with Sport Ireland Campus and Allianz Ireland to continue to make a positive impact and inspire the next generation! Thank you to our #TeamIreland athletes for their special appearances ☘ Shane Ryan, Róisín Upton, Nhat Nguyen, Amy Wall, Sophie Becker, Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe, Jack …
Performance Round Up – September
European Showjumping Championships The Irish Show Jumping team delivered an excellent performance to claim the silver medal in the team final of the FEI Jumping European Championship in Milano, Italy. Reflecting on his team's performance, Horse Sport Ireland Show Jumping High Performance Director Blake said: “It’s a brilliant result, we’ve been so consistent all season – but I’m getting …
Rhys McClenaghan ‘Dare To Believe’
On the 23rd of May 2023, Rhys McClenaghan made his first school visit as part of the Olympic Federation of Ireland Dare To Believe Programme, the Olympic schools programme that is sponsored by Permanent TSB. His aim is to inspire the next generation of kids and daring them to believe in themselves by sharing his …
LET’S MOVE IOC STREET CHALLENGE
An open and accessible global digital contest for urban sports enthusiasts (breaking, BMX Freestyle, Skateboarding) Show us your moves in a 30-second video for a chance to win an exclusive Olympic experience: a VIP trip to see the best of the best compete for their place at Paris 2024. Competition starts on the 23rd of …
Spotlight on…. Catherine Tiernan
This month Commercial Director for #TeamIreland, Catherine Tiernan was interviewed by the team at the ESA (European Sponsorship Association) to talk about the commercial strategy taken by the Olympic Federation of Ireland. “Very simply, we seek sponsors and partners who align with our values and mission to support Ireland’s finest athletes and, in turn, we …
World Rowing Championships | Final Results
It was an incredible performance from all the crews and Rowing Ireland are returning home with 7 boats qualified for the Olympics and Paralympics and four more medals to add to the collection. Overall Results Lightweight Men’s Double -> GOLD and OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION Lightweight Women’s Scull -> GOLD Men’s Pair -> BRONZE and OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION Men’s Double -> BRONZE and OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION …
Running as one | Hundreds prepare for the Permanent TSB Sanctuary Run 2023
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World Rowing Championships | Team Announcement
Watch Fintan McCarthy as he revisits the moment he became Olympic Champion The third video in the mini-docuseries reflecting back on some of the stories behind the Team Ireland Tokyo medallists revisits Fintan McCarthy's Olympic Gold medal moment. The Skibbereen rower along with Paul O'Donovan, will forever be remembered as winning Ireland's first Gold medal …
Performance Round Up – August
World Cycling Championships It was a successful World Championships for Cycling Ireland – with the combined championships seeing Ireland represented in ten different events. During the second day of competition, the women’s team pursuit finished in 9th place. The team maintain a positive trajectory for Paris 2024 qualification with the top 10 ranked nations qualifying …
Athletes Commssion Invitation For Mentees
We have an interesting opportunity for athletes to be mentored by trained and experienced Olympians, an initiative from our Athletes’ Commission. Over the past few months, Olympians have been getting training and experience on how to be effective mentors, with the aim of being mentors to the next generation of Team Ireland athletes. Their role …

