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September 2024
'It’s nice to be kind of forced into a new challenge. It’s exciting' - Fintan McCarthy
Voices
August
August 2024
Editorial: Michael Shine was convicted for assaulting 9 boys. But that’s not the full story
Sinead O'Carroll
Why Simone Biles is the greatest story that sport can offer
“There are few people who don’t want to be within touching distance of that level of greatness at some point in their lives.”
Why Simone Biles is the greatest story that sport can offer
“There are few people who don’t want to be within touching distance of that level of greatness at some point in their lives.”
As Paris 2024 ends, the fight for home continues for some Olympians
'I don't think it was anything beyond what I could do': No excuses from Adeleke as she rues 4th
'I don't think it was anything beyond what I could do': No excuses from Adeleke as she rues 4th
Rhasidat Adeleke confirms she will run 4x400m relay final tomorrow night
Rhasidat Adeleke confirms she will run 4x400m relay final tomorrow night
A spectacular 4x400m relay gives Ireland another rare air moment at these very special Games
A spectacular 4x400m relay gives Ireland another rare air moment at these very special Games
Sophie Becker, Phil Healy, Kelly McGrory and Sharlene Mawdsley ran a perfect race to qualify for an Olympic final tomorrow.
Disappointed but proud, Sarah Lavin bows out in 100m hurdles semi-finals
Disappointed but proud, Sarah Lavin bows out in 100m hurdles semi-finals
The track belongs to Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
It wasn’t a race in the end.
The track belongs to Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
It wasn’t a race in the end.
The hope sustains and hurts in Paris as Jack Woolley impresses during second chance
Much like Clare after a Munster championship, or Emmanuel Macron in a French election, Woolley was reignited for the knock-out bouts.
The hope sustains and hurts in Paris as Jack Woolley impresses during second chance
Much like Clare after a Munster championship, or Emmanuel Macron in a French election, Woolley was reignited for the knock-out bouts.
Tricky Château de Versailles leaves riders scrunched on the ground as Ireland misses out on medals
“It’s a very tough track,” Shane Sweetnam said after he came off the course.
No medals for Ireland as Château de Versailles proves tricky challenge for horse and riders
Shane Sweetnam and Daniel Coyle couldn’t jump into contention in the individual final.
Daniel Wiffen still intends to enter the 10k open swim on the Seine
Daniel Wiffen wins a brilliant bronze, learns some lessons in the Olympic pool
Daniel Wiffen wins a brilliant bronze, learns some lessons in the Olympic pool
Rhys McClenaghan has his sights set on more apparatus and more medals at LA 2028
Rhys McClenaghan has his sights set on more apparatus and more medals at LA 2028
'I've got balls anyway': Q&A with Ireland's first ever Olympic medalist in gymnastics
'I've got balls anyway': Q&A with Ireland's first ever Olympic medalist in gymnastics
Daniel Wiffen wants another Olympic gold medal and a World Record, and he's not shy about it
Daniel Wiffen wants another Olympic gold medal and a World Record, and he's not shy about it
The Armagh 23-year-old compared himself to Simone Biles this morning.
Daniel Wiffen into final of 1,500m freestyle with easy morning swim
Daniel Wiffen into final of 1,500m freestyle with easy morning swim
'I probably lost my concentration a little bit': Cian O'Connor on a tough, tough day
Bronze medal shines bright after grueling day under the sun for Lynch and Doyle
Bronze medal shines bright after grueling day under the sun for Lynch and Doyle
Daire Lynch and Philip Doyle captured Ireland’s fourth medal at the Paris Olympic Games.
Gold again for Simone Biles as she confirms Greatest Of All Time status
Gold again for Simone Biles as she confirms Greatest Of All Time status
July
July 2024
Kellie Harrington is hyperfocused on having fun at these Olympic Games
The Dublin woman says she does not want to be defined by sport – but to have fun while doing it and be known as a good person.
Ireland's Nhat Nguyen versus the towering Olympic champion showcase the beauty of badminton in Paris
Ireland's Nhat Nguyen versus the towering Olympic champion showcases the beauty of badminton in Paris
“I’ve done everything I could out there, left it all out on the court,” Nguyen told The 42 in Paris.
Nhat Nguyen's brilliant Paris journey ends with loss against Olympic champion