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# team-ireland - Saturday 2 March, 2019
English frustrated by mid-race collision but qualifies for 800m final in Glasgow
The Donegal star’s appeal was successful after his 800m semi-final at the European Indoor Championships.
Disappointing morning at European Indoors as fine margins sees Irish trio fail to make finals
It was a tough morning for Joseph Ojewumi, Molly Scott and Lauren Roy.
# team-ireland - Friday 1 March, 2019
Disastrous start for Ireland in Glasgow as Greene takes a fall and Barr finishes last
It’s the opening day of the European Indoor Championships.
# team-ireland - Tuesday 5 February, 2019
183 caps later, Ireland's Darling announces retirement from international hockey
The Three Rock Rovers forward made his debut for the Green Machine in 2006 and went on to play at the Olympic Games and the World Cup.
# team-ireland - Sunday 27 January, 2019
'It would be a dream to race a World Cup final in Dublin, it would be insane'
Clare native Liam Jegou has been making waves in the world of canoeing from his French base, yet he yearns to return home some day.
# team-ireland - Sunday 13 January, 2019
'I'm really uncomfortable in my own skin, with my disabilities and putting them out there for the world to see'
Colin Lynch is a decorated Paralympian but 2018 was a relentless struggle as he faced up to his mental health problems and their origin.
# team-ireland - Saturday 22 December, 2018
'Sure I have an American accent, but I'm all Irish blood. I'm Irish and I'll believe that right until the day I die'
Swimmer Shane Ryan reflects on winning Ireland’s first ever World Swimming Championships medal.
# team-ireland - Friday 14 December, 2018
Ireland's Ryan claims world bronze in 50m backstroke final
Setting a new Irish record, the 24-year-old was home in a time of 22.76 in China.
# team-ireland - Thursday 18 October, 2018
'I'm just over the moon - all the hard work is paying off': Bronze medal for Cork's Sean McCarthy at Youth Olympics
The teenager came up short in the Men’s Kumite semi-finals but certainly made his mark on the tournament.
# team-ireland - Monday 17 September, 2018
Team Ireland win eventing silver medal at World Equestrian Games
Sally Corscadden’s team claim their first world championship medal and with it a place at the 2020 Olympic Games.
# team-ireland - Sunday 16 September, 2018
'I want to be part of the Ireland team because they’re more like a family than the British team'
Athlete Leon Reid on switching allegiances, growing up in foster homes and why he wasn’t at his best during the Europeans.
# team-ireland - Saturday 15 September, 2018
Ireland's Nhat Nguyen earns bronze medal at European Junior Championships
The 18-year-old Vietnam-born badminton starlet has enjoyed an encouraging few days at the event.
# team-ireland - Thursday 23 August, 2018
'I'm not one to just go and compete': Ireland's first-ever gymnastics gold medallist has big plans
Teenage gymnast Rhys McClenaghan reflects on his incredible achievement at the European Championships.
# team-ireland - Thursday 16 August, 2018
'If I had achieved what I have but in another sport... I wouldn't have to look at what job I'm going to be doing'
Ahead of next week’s European Championships, Jason Smyth discusses the pros and cons of being the fastest Paralympian on the planet.
# team-ireland - Saturday 4 August, 2018
Busy evening ahead as Ireland's McSharry and Hyland progress at European Champs
Shane Ryan is also in action in the 50m backstroke final.
# team-ireland - Friday 3 August, 2018
Ryan and Greene lead the way for Ireland on record-breaking morning at Europeans
Four new Irish records were set on a productive morning in Glasgow.
# team-ireland - Wednesday 1 August, 2018
Shane Ryan leads 11-strong Irish swim team at European championships
The swimmers go to their blocks on Friday morning in Glasgow.
# team-ireland - Monday 11 June, 2018
Irish boxers Walsh and Harrington win bronze at European Championships
The pair have both medalled in Sofia after semi-final defeats.
# team-ireland - Thursday 7 June, 2018
Thomas Barr produces season's best performance in Diamond League
The Waterford native finished eighth with a time of 49.53.
# team-ireland - Monday 4 June, 2018
Irish Olympian Jonty Evans in intensive care following fall
The 46-year-old suffered the accident during the Tattersalls International Horse Trials
"I had never won a World Cup medal and I thought: ‘Do you know what? If Natalya can do it, I can as well’"
Arthur Lanigan-O’Keeffe on winning a gold medal at last week’s World Cup, avoiding a repeat of 2013 and being inspired by Natalya Coyle.
# team-ireland - Sunday 27 May, 2018
'The minute I landed I was on the phone doing interviews… I started to cry'
Irish teenage sprinter Gina Akpe-Moses on triumphing at the European U20 Championships, sudden media scrutiny, national identity and sports psychology.
# team-ireland - Sunday 1 April, 2018
Boxing gold and silver for Ireland at European U22 Championships
Amy Broadhurst went all the way in the lightweight division in Romania, while team-mate Aoife O’Rourke was forced to withdraw from her final.
# team-ireland - Thursday 15 February, 2018
Ireland's Tess Arbez 50th in Olympic Giant Slalom, Pat McMillan 52nd in Downhill
Both athletes have another event ahead of them tomorrow in Pyeongchang.
# team-ireland - Wednesday 7 February, 2018
20-year-old snowboarder to carry Ireland's flag at Winter Olympics opening ceremony
Seamus O’Connor will lead the five-strong team in Pyeongchang on Friday.
# team-ireland - Saturday 23 December, 2017
‘I wasn’t planning to stop swimming… It was a pretty abrupt decision’
Irish Olympian Sycerika McMahon chats to The42 about her decision to retire from the sport.
# team-ireland - Tuesday 25 July, 2017
'I'm a fighter, but this fight got me' - Irish Olympian Reid calls time on her career
The triathlete has announced she is retiring from the sport due to injuries.
# team-ireland - Friday 23 June, 2017
Thomas Barr among Irish to book final spots at European Team Championships
The Olympic finalist and six others from Team Ireland will line out in finals tomorrow.
# team-ireland - Sunday 7 May, 2017
Gold and silver for Ireland but O'Donovan brothers fall short in World Cup final
Skibbereen clubmates Mark O’Donovan, Shane O’Driscoll and Denise Walsh stole the limelight from Gary and Paul O’Donovan in Belgrade.
# team-ireland - Sunday 5 March, 2017
No joy for Ireland at European Indoors as last two standing bow out
Ciara Neville and Phil Healy reached the semi-final stages of the women’s 60m.
# team-ireland - Saturday 4 March, 2017
‘A better contract wasn’t forthcoming’ – The man leaving Irish boxing behind for Germany
The IABA confirmed Eddie Bolger’s departure earlier this week. The experienced coach subsequently spoke to The42 about his reasons for the move.
# team-ireland - Monday 20 February, 2017
Silver medal for Downey and English caps one of Irish cycling's best-ever weekends
The pair finished second in the Madison on day three of the UCI Track World Cup in Colombia.
# team-ireland - Friday 30 December, 2016
Fiona Doyle: To know that you're being beaten by drug cheats is heartbreaking
The Irish swimmer reflects on an eventful 12 months in which she finally fulfilled her childhood dream of competing at the Olympics.
'I'd love to see an Irish guy playing in the NFL in the next 10 years'
The sport is going from strength to strength in Ireland and for those involved, the sky’s the limit.
# team-ireland - Thursday 22 December, 2016
'In Ireland, there were roadblocks put in my way. Here, they really want you to be successful'
Irish boxing coach Billy Walsh chats to The42 about his rollercoaster year with Team USA.
# team-ireland - Wednesday 21 December, 2016
Billy Walsh named world coach of the year after guiding US to Olympic glory
The Team USA coach helped the country win three medals at the Olympics.
# team-ireland - Friday 18 November, 2016
'I fell out of love with the sport over the last few years'
Katie Taylor talked about “the lowest point of my career” and her new life as a pro on the Late Late Show tonight.
# team-ireland - Thursday 27 October, 2016
Ireland's Seamus Power shares the lead in Mississippi
The Waterford native carded a bogey-free opening round at the Sanderson Farm Championship.
Ireland's best-loved Olympic medal-winning brothers have been busy since Rio
Gary and Paul O’Donovan are as hungry as ever after their success in Brazil.
# team-ireland - Friday 21 October, 2016
Four years later, Rob Heffernan will finally be presented with his Olympic medal
The Irish race walker is looking forward to receiving the bronze at a special ceremony in Cork.
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