FIVE MORE MEMBERS of Team Ireland for this summer’s Olympics have been confirmed as the road to Paris nears its conclusion.
Luke McCann and Cathal Doyle have both qualified for the 1,500 metres by virtue of their rankings, along with 20-year-old Nicola Tuthill in the hammer throw and Eric Favours in shot put.
Kate O’Connor, from St. Gerards A.C in Dundalk, will compete in the heptathlon.
Three Irish competitors outside the qualification places at present in individual disciplines are Thomas Barr (400m hurdles), Sophie Becker (400 metres) and Jodie McCann (5,000 metres).
That trio must wait until 7 July to learn their fate as they require withdrawals from those events.
He is an awesome human being and I am just glad that rugby gives him the platform to deliver his message. Lots of us go through our struggles and unfortunately it takes confidence to be open and trust others with our stories. Mostly, the people who need it most are the ones who won’t talk about it and generally it is too late before we realise that they needed us. So please just talk… and if someone chooses to talk to you, please listen. You don’t need to fix them, they just need you to relate.
@Paul Ennis: great last line Paul. No fixing, just listening and empathy for the person. Guys find it exceedingly difficult to share feelings around anxiety and depression but when someone does, show some love and compassion. As guys we often want to solve problems, when we just need to listen and not judge.
@Con Cussed: And I am as guilty as the next person and I have learned in the harshest way imaginable I am afraid… But I have also learned so much from my Son in the last few years and this is one of the invaluable lessons he has taught me – don’t go immediately to advice and instruction. Not every moment is a teaching moment. Our kids generally want to and need to make their own mistakes. We need to be there to invisibly pick them back up again.
@Paul Ennis: well said Paul. Fair play.
@Paul Ennis: Well said Paul
Top bloke. Love you Ports
Nice one Ports!
Ahhh lovely photo looks about 12 good read
No harm but I’ve read the same article on Andrew Porter at least 5 times.
@An tEoghanach: And I get the sense that if you read it another 5 times, it still won’t be enough. Take some time to be aware of those around you… they might need you. I hope you never get to experience depression personally or through a loved one, but the odds are stacked against it. When and if you need support, you will find it lacking. People like Andrew will help increase awareness at least.
@An tEoghanach: perhaps you are the type of people he is referring to
Quoting Teddy Roosevelt. A footballer would never