How the O’Connor father-daughter duo took kitchen-table plans to global podiums
Dundalk schoolteacher Michael has become an elite coach in the pursuit of Kate’s dreams Kate O’Connor with her…
Fionnuala McCormack finishes in top 10 at New York City Marathon
Fionnuala McCormack competing in the women’s marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo earlier this year. Photo:…
World Athletics Championships: Schedule and TV details as Kate O’Connor and Cian McPhillips aim to create history for Ireland
Two athletes, with two laps each to run, and two glorious opportunities to etch their names among the…
World Athletics Championships Day 5 preview – Irish in action, TV times: Andrew Coscoran ready for final showdown
Andrew Coscoran, right, celebrates with Jake Wightman of Great Britain after the men’s 1500m semi-finals at the World…
World Athletics Championships – Day 4 preview: Irish in action and TV times
The 24-year-old Dubliner will go to the line at 2.05pm Irish time for the medal decider – her…
Ireland’s Andrew Coscoran qualifies for 1500m World Championship final in Tokyo
Andrew Coscoran of Ireland celebrates after finishing fifth in the men’s 1500m semi-finals Andrew Coscoran produced the performance…
Ireland’s Peter Lynch hits funding target with perfect performance at World Championship
“It was good, it was tough,” he said. “Today was all about running my own race, getting the…
Sarah Healy eyes glory in Zurich as Ireland announce provisional team of 27 athletes for World Championships in Tokyo
Right now, her best is the 3:57.15 she ran to finish runner-up in Paris last month, one of…
Ireland announce provisional team of 27 athletes for World Championships in Tokyo
With the withdrawal last week of Rhasidat Adeleke, who cited injury as she called a halt to her…
John Shortt interview: Galway sensation reacts to huge week of World Junior success and Leaving Cert results
It came from Daniel Wiffen, who congratulated the 18-year-old Galway swimmer and called him a “beast”. “It’s always…
Rhasidat Adeleke’s coach Edrick Floreal responds to Sonia O’Sullivan’s criticism of Irish track star
Rhasidat Adeleke with her coach Edrick Floreal Rhasidat Adeleke’s coach Edrick Floreal has addressed speculation surrounding the Dubliner’s…
Athletics round-up: Alex O’Neill and Sarah Healy make 800m breakthroughs in London event
O’Neill, who outkicked Healy for gold in a thrilling 800m final at the National Championships last month, took…