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A Coach, a Friend, a Mentor, and aChariots of Fire Moment

A Coach, a Friend, a Mentor, and a
Chariots of Fire Moment

By Joe Quinlan
IA Newsletter, August 3, 2024

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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

A Coach, a Friend, a Mentor, and a
Chariots of Fire Moment

Tom Donnelly at the Finish Line
With Lessons for us all

By Mike Jensen
IA Newsletter, August 3, 2024

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“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

Tom Donnelly at the Finish Line
With Lessons for us all

Prisoner who strangled cellmate to death is convicted of manslaughter by dismissed responsibility

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A PRISONER who strangled his cellmate to death has been convicted of manslaughter by dismissed responsibility. Michael Harkin killed 38-year-old Dan Childs at HMP Bristol in south-west England in June last year, his crime coming to light after he had attacked a former cellmate. Harkin, 35, has been remanded ahead of his sentencing on Friday, October 11. "Our thoughts are … [Read more...] about Prisoner who strangled cellmate to death is convicted of manslaughter by dismissed responsibility

Two people die in Co. Westmeath helicopter crash

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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

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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