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A Very Special Olympics

By Lynn Tierney, Contributor
August / September 2003

August 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Colin Farrell is escorted by Team Ireland.

Lynn Tierney reports on the Games in Ireland. "Let me win but if I cannot win let me be brave in the attempt." The Special Olympics Oath goes to the heart of the matter: In the effort lies the victory, in the challenge lies the glory. It's all about the striving to do your best, not besting your competitor. This philosophy is at the center of Special Olympics, an organization … [Read more...] about A Very Special Olympics

World Cup 2002:
The Beautiful Game

By Siobhán Tracey, Contributor
August / September 2002

August 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

Americans call it soccer, everybody else calls it football, but whatever you call it, the exciting displays of skillful footwork and surprising results made the 2002 World Cup hosted by Japan and South Korea one of the best World Cups ever. If the word "soccer" does nothing for you other than conjure up a picture of a "soccer mom" picking up her kids in an SUV, let me explain … [Read more...] about World Cup 2002:
The Beautiful Game

World Cup Fever

By Irish America Staff
June / July 2002

June 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

In our dreams we take out Spain, beat England on penalties and Jason McAteer scores the winning goal against Brazil in the World Cup Final. The Carlsberg beer ad which is running in Ireland at the moment may only be wishful thinking, but as the nation gears up for the greatest sporting occasion of the year, there is growing optimism that Mick McCarthy and the lads will do us … [Read more...] about World Cup Fever

The Green and the Gold

By Siobhan Tracey, Contributor
June / July 2002

June 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

February's Winter Olympic Games were memorable for more than just the judging controversy in me pairs figure skating final. As host country, the United States won its highest ever number of medals, including gold medals for Irish-Americans Jim Shea, Sarah Hughes and Kelly Clark. Shea, a resident of Lake Placid, New York, won the skeleton competition, which involves racing a … [Read more...] about The Green and the Gold

Golden Boys

By Irish America Staff
October / November 2001

October 1, 2001 by Leave a Comment

There must be something in the water of Nenagh, County Tipperary. The town’s offspring seem to have unusually high traces of medal. Make that gold medal.1956 Olympic 1,500 meter winner, Ronnie Delany, with the Tipperary Olympic Gold Memorial Committee has launched a project to honor three famous champions with Nenagh roots. Already fundraising has begun on the plan that will … [Read more...] about Golden Boys

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