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# 2016 Paralympics

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Sports Person of the Year 2016: Why Eoghan Clifford deserves to be on the shortlist
Double Paralympic medallist pushed through the pain barrier in Rio.
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Dec 16th 2016, 6:00 PM
Rio 2016
'I kind of needed to win that medal. I’ve nothing to lose now in the future'
Ellen Keane reflects on a whirlwind Paralympic Games and her bronze medal win in Rio.
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Sep 27th 2016, 1:34 PM
Interview
'I don't want to be just known as the athlete who runs around every four years and wins gold medals'
Michael McKillop may have returned from Rio with another gold medal but it has been a difficult couple of months for the athlete.
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Sep 24th 2016, 8:30 AM
party in rio
Letter from Rio: Adeus to a memorable Games which will live long for all the right reasons
The curtain was drawn on an unforgettable summer of sport in Rio last night.
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Sep 19th 2016, 5:00 PM
keane to impress
'If I came to these Games and left without a medal I don't know what would have happened'
21-year-old Ellen Keane came of age in Rio, but a Paralympic bronze is only the start.
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Sep 18th 2016, 12:59 PM
RIP
Paralympic cyclist dies after suffering head injuries during today's Road Race
Bahman Golbarnezhad was competing in his second Games.
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Sep 17th 2016, 10:18 PM
medal alert
We've hit 10! Dynamic duo Dunlevy and McCrystal win silver in Paralympic Road Race
Ireland have now won five cycling medals in Rio.
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Sep 17th 2016, 8:07 PM
Rio 2016
'Exhausted' Keane finishes with another final as Nicole Turner pulls out on medical advice
The 21-year-old was happy to finish strongly.
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Sep 16th 2016, 11:17 PM
rebels in rio
Rebels Abú! Cork room-mates share Paralympic glory on memorable Rio night
Niamh McCarthy used Orla Barry’s silver-medal winning performance earlier in the day to spur her on to emulate the feat.
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Sep 16th 2016, 5:44 PM
chain pain
'I really felt I had a medal there': Mechanical failure costs Eoghan Clifford dearly
It wasn’t to be for the 36-year-old today.
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Sep 16th 2016, 4:30 PM
Day 9
Paralympic Breakfast: Cycling medalists back for another shot at glory
Eoghan Clifford will be hoping for a third medal at this year’s Games.
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Sep 16th 2016, 8:30 AM
medal alert
Niamh McCarthy wins Ireland's second Paralympic medal of the day
She follows Orla Barry in claiming silver at the Olympic Stadium.
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Sep 15th 2016, 10:53 PM
Rio 2016
'If what I am is sixth in the world, then how bad is that?': O'Leary proud of Rio journey
The Corkman made Paralympic history this week.
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Sep 15th 2016, 8:50 PM
Crowning Glory
'I rang my wife saying I don't want any more of this but there's no way I wasn't going to do it'
Eoghan Clifford had been in pain days before his surge to Paralympic glory but he wasn’t going to let anything get in his way.
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Sep 15th 2016, 7:52 AM
wonderful wednesday
A day to remember as Ireland shine in the Rio sun to deliver four glorious medals
Two gold, one silver and one bronze made Wednesday an unforgettable day at the Paralympic Games.
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Sep 15th 2016, 7:50 AM
Rio 2016
Ellen Keane produces the performance of her life to win bronze in the pool
The 21-year-old claims Ireland’s fourth medal of the day.
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Sep 14th 2016, 9:40 PM
winning wednesday
Gold rush for Ireland as Dunlevy and McCrystal complete memorable afternoon in Rio
What a day for Irish cycling.
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Sep 14th 2016, 7:50 PM
medal alert
Gold! Sensational Eoghan Clifford battles knee injury to win second Paralympic medal
The three-time World champion adds the Paralympic crown to his collection.
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Sep 14th 2016, 7:20 PM
Rio 2016
Cork's Pat O'Leary makes Paralympic history on the Rio water
The 43-year-old qualified for tomorrow’s KL3 canoe final.
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Sep 14th 2016, 6:48 PM
medal alert
Ireland's Colin Lynch storms to Paralympic silver with stunning Time Trial performance
Team Ireland are now halfway towards their medal target of eight.
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Sep 14th 2016, 12:45 PM
soldiering on
'Two years ago I was at the darkest point of my life. I didn't want to be alive anymore'
Phil Eaglesham contracted Q Fever, a rare and incurable condition that left him using a wheelchair, six years ago. Yesterday he made his Paralympic debut to set an example for his three young boys.
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Sep 14th 2016, 12:01 PM
Day 7
Paralympic Breakfast: Bronze medallist Clifford back in action as cycling dominates day 7
There’s also shooting and swimming on the menu for Irish athletes.
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Sep 14th 2016, 7:30 AM
Rio 2016
Rising star Turner leads the way on another disappointing day for Ireland in Rio
The 14-year-old competed in her fourth final tonight.
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Sep 13th 2016, 10:14 PM
view from the games
Letter from Rio: Record crowds and sporting theatre make Games a memorable experience
But we’re desperately hoping Ireland’s athletes can feed off the atmosphere and give us more to shout about over the next week.
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Sep 13th 2016, 3:03 PM
reid all about it
Setting the wheels in motion: Wimbledon champion's tale of triumph over adversity
Gordon Reid is hoping to win Paralympic gold this week, but by showcasing his talents he’s transcending the sport of wheelchair tennis.
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Sep 13th 2016, 7:30 AM
The Heat Is On
Ireland's athletes toil under the searing Brazilian sun but swimming star continues to shine
A disappointing day in Rio.
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Sep 12th 2016, 11:30 PM
Hammering
Great Britain a class apart as Ireland's miserable campaign ends with another heavy defeat
Barry Ferguson’s side were outclassed again.
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Sep 12th 2016, 10:52 PM
magic michael
'Nobody knows but I've had a foot injury for the last 3 months. I couldn't get out of bed in the morning'
An emotional Michael McKillop reflects on his fourth Paralympic gold and what it means at the end of a difficult year.
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Sep 12th 2016, 7:30 AM
Rio 2016
Irish track duo hit out at lack of velodrome at home after Paralympic heartache
Here’s a round-up of the Irish in action on day four of the Games.
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Sep 11th 2016, 11:20 PM
the long road to glory
From rock bottom to top of the world in five weeks, emotional McKillop seizes his moment
Michael McKillop used the difficult days as motivation to drive him on to Paralympic glory in Rio earlier.
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Sep 11th 2016, 7:46 PM
golden boys
The golden boys: McKillop using Smyth room-mate rivalry to spur him on for Rio defence
The Antrim athlete looks to defend his 1500m title this afternoon.
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Sep 11th 2016, 8:00 AM
One Way Traffic
Ireland no match for rampant hosts as Brazil run riot in Rio
The 7-a-side CP team were in Paralympic action on Saturday night.
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Sep 11th 2016, 12:37 AM
Rio 2016
'My family is more nervous than me, my mum didn't sleep last night'
It’s easy to forget Nicole Turner is just 14 years of age.
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Sep 10th 2016, 10:26 PM
Teenage Kicks
A star in the making! 18-year-old Orla Comerford sprints into Rio final
The sprinter progresses as the fastest loser.
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Sep 10th 2016, 4:38 PM
Rio 2016
A performance to be proud of as Greta Streimikyte shaves 4 seconds off lifetime best
The DCU student produced another excellent run in Rio.
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Sep 10th 2016, 3:31 PM
Rio 2016
Galway lecturer Clifford battles through the pain barrier to ensure he 'didn't let anyone down'
Eoghan Clifford will wake up one happy, but sore, man today.
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Sep 10th 2016, 8:30 AM
Preview
Paralympic Breakfast: 1500m final for Greta Streimikyte and the footballers take on Brazil
There’s another busy day ahead for Team Ireland in Rio.
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Sep 10th 2016, 8:00 AM
teen sensation
14-year-old Nicole Turner just misses out on Paralympic medal after smashing personal best
The Laois native just came up short of a podium finish.
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Sep 9th 2016, 11:30 PM
medal alert
Brilliant day for Ireland in Rio capped as Eoghan Clifford claims bronze on the track
The three-time world champion claimed a commanding victory in the bronze medal race.
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Sep 9th 2016, 10:59 PM
fairytale finish
'It's like a fairytale to keep coming to these major championships and winning gold'
Jason Smyth has got Ireland up and running at the Rio Paralympics.
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Sep 9th 2016, 6:51 PM
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