Ireland's Daniel Wiffen has expressed mixed emotions after winning another Olympic medal. While he's happy with his achievement, he is also disappointed that it wasn’t another gold. Wiffen won gold for Ireland in the 800m freestyle swimming final on Tuesday, raising expectations that he would make it two golds in a row. However, that wasn't the case on Sunday. American swimmer … [Read more...] about Wiffen ‘happy but disappointed at the same time’ with bronze medal
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Irish commentator to be honoured with special award for career Olympic coverage
RTÉ commentator George Hamilton is set to receive a special award for his commentary and media work at various Olympic Games over the years. The Irish commentator is best known for lending his voice to various different sports. The Women's World Cup and various men's Ireland games are two examples of this. Hamilton, a Belfast native, has also covered over 11 Olympic Games in … [Read more...] about Irish commentator to be honoured with special award for career Olympic coverage
Ten Minutes with Peter Byrne
Dublin-born Peter Byrne is an internationally renowned multi award winning artist. He will be taking his orchestral tribute to Neil Diamond: Classical Neil Diamond to Ireland in August and September Peter Byrne What are you up to? Preparing for my Classical Neil Diamond tour of Australia and Ireland 13 shows with 5 different symphony orchestras. Which piece of music always … [Read more...] about Ten Minutes with Peter Byrne
Will Fleury will make his return to the cage at OKTAGON 62
MMA fighter Will Fleury will make his return to the cage at OKTAGON 62, in the biggest fight of his career, as he takes on former World Champion, Pavol Langer. The Irishman looks to take one step closer to challenging for an elusive World Title. Fleury (12-3), who trains at the iconic SBG gym, is currently riding a five fight win streak, the most recent of which saw him submit … [Read more...] about Will Fleury will make his return to the cage at OKTAGON 62
Frustrated Kenny believes FAI should be doing more to help Pats with logistics of their European tie
St. Patrick's Athletic boss Stephen Kenny has been left annoyed by the FAI's refusal to postpone their game with Galway this Sunday, ahead of their second-leg Europa League tie against Sabah of Azerbaijan next week. The Irish side and Galway are due to lock horns on August 11, but before that, the Pats will play against Sabah this coming Thursday. The turnaround in terms of … [Read more...] about Frustrated Kenny believes FAI should be doing more to help Pats with logistics of their European tie