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* Ireland has picked up three gold medals at the European Masters in the Tri-nations area of Germany, Czech Republic and Poland. Geraldine Finnegan won the W45 heptathlon, John McDermott the M65 decathlon and Dorothy McLennan the W75 pole vault.McDermott also finished second in the 300m hurdles, while Finnegan was 3rd 2000m steeplechase, 2nd 400m […]

SWIMMING: Because of building work on the new bridge, today’s 92nd Dublin City Liffey Swim at about 1500m is shorter than usual. It will start at the Custom House – its traditional finish for many years – and finish at the Point Depot beside at the East Link Bridge. Last year, a combination of cold […]

SWIMMING: Because of building work on the new bridge, today’s 92nd Dublin City Liffey Swim at about 1500m is shorter than usual. It will start at the Custom House – its traditional finish for many years – and finish at the Point Depot beside at the East Link Bridge. Last year, a combination of cold […]

One athlete sorely missed at the weekend round of competitions was Leevale thrower Joe Nagle, who lost his short battle with cancer last week aged only 43. Joe, a gentle giant who  loved his sport, collected a number of titles at county and national level, as well as competing at traditional throws competitions in the UK […]

One athlete sorely missed at the weekend round of competitions was Leevale thrower Joe Nagle, who lost his short battle with cancer last week aged only 43. Joe, a gentle giant who  loved his sport, collected a number of titles at county and national level, as well as competing at traditional throws competitions in the UK […]

After all the excitement  of London 2012, it’s back to normal, with  the Dundrum South Dublin women and the Clonliffe men defending their titles at Sunday’s Woodie’s DIY National League finals in Tullamore. DSD is captained by double winter and summer Olympian Claire Bergin whose hard work and graft helped the club to its first […]

After all the excitement  of London 2012, it’s back to normal, with  the Dundrum South Dublin women and the Clonliffe men defending their titles at Sunday’s Woodie’s DIY National League finals in Tullamore. DSD is captained by double winter and summer Olympian Claire Bergin whose hard work and graft helped the club to its first […]

  Wednesday August 15 Army/Navy Cork BHAA 5-mile, Naval Base, 7.30pm. C: Willie O’Riordan 021 4514117; www.corkbhaa.com Castlepollard 5km (through Tullynally Castle grounds), 8pm. Entry €12; €6 walkers and juveniles. €2,500 prize fund; medals all finishers. C: Andy Mac Eoin 087 2061081. Ballinamore AC 10km and 5km, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, 7,30pm.  Entry  €12 before Aug […]

  Wednesday August 15 Army/Navy Cork BHAA 5-mile, Naval Base, 7.30pm. C: Willie O’Riordan 021 4514117; www.corkbhaa.com Castlepollard 5km (through Tullynally Castle grounds), 8pm. Entry €12; €6 walkers and juveniles. €2,500 prize fund; medals all finishers. C: Andy Mac Eoin 087 2061081. Ballinamore AC 10km and 5km, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, 7,30pm.  Entry  €12 before Aug […]

TRIATHLON: Karl Kildea of Muckno Tri Club won the sprint race at Attracta Doherty Triathlon, organised by Virginia Tri Club. Kildea finished just over the hour for a comfortable victory over Wicklow’s Dave Barry. Laura O’Driscoll, 11th overall, was first woman. After a bad crash during the cycle that closed the road, both sprint and […]