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Wiffen ‘happy but disappointed at the same time’ with bronze medal

Wiffen ‘happy but disappointed at the same time’ with bronze medal

August 5, 2024 by

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

Irish commentator to be honoured with special award for career Olympic coverage

August 5, 2024 by

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

August 5, 2024 by

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

August 5, 2024 by

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

August 5, 2024 by

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

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Following his win in the California and South Dakota primaries, presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy made a speech addressing his campaign supporters at the Ambassador Hotel in LA, California. In an effort to make it to a press conference on time, Kennedy decided to pass through the kitchen, where he was shot by Sirhan Bishara Sirhan. He sustained three gun shot wounds and was immediately rushed to The Good Samaritan Hospital. Despite surgery, Kennedy died the next morning on June 6, 1968.

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