SWIMMER Daniel Wiffen has ‘written himself into the history books’ by becoming Ireland’s first gold medallist of the Paris Olympics and the first man to ever secure a medal in the pool for Ireland. The Armagh native swam his way to victory on July 30, securing an Olympic gold medal in the final of the men’s 800m freestyle, in a new Olympic record time of 7:38.19. In doing so … [Read more...] about ‘It feels incredible’ says Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen after historic Olympic gold medal win
‘It feels incredible’ says Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen after historic Olympic gold medal win
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Chariots of Fire Moment
Chariots of Fire Moment
By Joe Quinlan
IA Newsletter, August 3, 2024
IA Newsletter, August 3, 2024
The 21st century Paris Olympics are in full swing … exactly 100 years since the 1924 Olympics, made famous by the Oscar-winning “Chariots of Fire” movie (cue the theme music and the iconic beach running scene). Some 50 years ago, I had a brief intersection with those same Olympics, but youthful arrogance on my part limited the impact.
In September 1975, I had a chance encounter … [Read more...] about
Chariots of Fire Moment
Tom Donnelly at the Finish Line With Lessons for us all
By Mike Jensen
IA Newsletter, August 3, 2024
IA Newsletter, August 3, 2024
“Thirty-five of the hardest races I ever ran," Donnelly said of his own cancer treatment.
The value of competing. Tom Donnelly lived it, coached it, studied it, preached it. Donnelly thought he understood it. Competing was, in a sense, this man’s life’s work. Partnering with his athletes, guiding them until … [Read more...] about
Two people die in Co. Westmeath helicopter crash
TWO people have died following a helicopter crash in Co. Westmeath on Tuesday. The single-engine helicopter crashed at around 3.30pm at a farm between Killucan and Raharney, The two men aboard the helicopter, both aged in their 40s, were pronounced dead at the scene. Both bodies were taken to the Regional Hospital Mullingar, where post-mortem examinations are due to take … [Read more...] about Two people die in Co. Westmeath helicopter crash
Gardaí appeal for information on teen missing from Dublin home for a week
GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Aurel Hoxha, who was last seen a week ago. Aurel was reported missing from his home in Clontarf, Dublin 3, last Wednesday, July 24. He was last seen at approximately midday that day. Aurel is described as being just under six feet in height, with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes. When … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for information on teen missing from Dublin home for a week