# Eamonn Coghlan

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# black lives matter

'It takes away from your focus' - Coghlan on the potential cost of protesting for Olympic athletes

The International Olympic Committee bans athletes from protesting at the Games.

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Jul 1st 2020, 5:20 PM

# the middle distance

'I got lost in many ways' - Marcus O'Sullivan on running for his life, exit strategies and a lingering regret

In a glittering career, the Cork native amassed three World Indoor triumphs and four Olympic appearances before dedicating himself to reaching 100 sub four-minute miles.

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Oct 28th 2019, 10:00 AM

# The Twitterati

Walter's winning matches and world athletic champs - it's the sporting tweets of the week

Carl Frampton, Kieran Joyce, Richard Brush and Joe Sheridan all make the cut.

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Dec 25th 2016, 10:30 AM

# Interview

'I don't need to be elected but I got into politics to make a difference to our children's health'

Former world champion Eamonn Coghlan on his continued quest to tackle Ireland’s obesity epidemic.

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Apr 16th 2016, 8:00 AM

# s-irish

Sorry, Conor, not even close: A brief history of Irish athletes' Sports Illustrated covers

57 years late, champ.

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Feb 24th 2016, 12:04 PM

# enda the line

A power interruption from Enda - as Fine Gael picks the WRONG day to canvass Luas passengers

Fist-bumps for all… Fine Gael’s campaigner-in-chief tries his best to distract everyone from the lack of voters.

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May 20th 2015, 3:22 PM

# marref

It's contradictory to say you believe in equality but still vote 'No' - Eamonn Coghlan

The athlete turned senator was responding to comments made by GAA star Ger Brennan this morning.

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May 13th 2015, 8:30 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you more likely to vote for a politician if they share their 'human side'?

Eamonn Coghlan and James Reilly both opened up about aspects of their private life yesterday. Would that sway you?

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Mar 13th 2015, 8:40 AM

# marriage referendum

'I was devastated. I cried for weeks': Eamonn Coghlan reveals struggle with son's sexuality

The Fine Gael senator and former World Champion runner has given a passionate speech tonight.

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Mar 12th 2015, 8:00 PM

# Running wild

Eamonn Coghlan impersonates a constituent and trends on Twitter - but not in a good way

This wasn’t the former World Champion runner’s finest performance…

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May 16th 2014, 11:00 PM

# Election 2014

Rónán Mullen dancing to Pharrell and 5 other slightly odd campaign videos

The campaign trail is proving to be an increasingly odd place to be.

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May 14th 2014, 2:32 PM

# Election Race

Eamonn Coghlan will contest the Dublin West by-election for Fine Gael

Coghlan will join the race (sorry) after being nominated tonight.

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May 6th 2014, 10:47 PM

# Dublin West

Here's who is in the running for the by-election after Patrick Nulty's resignation

These are the runners and riders after the shock resignation of Patrick Nulty at the weekend.

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Mar 24th 2014, 8:29 AM

# apply here

8 people who should apply for the Healthy Ireland Council job

Minister James Reilly is looking for dynamic people with a ‘national profile’ who will help make Ireland a healthier place.

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Jan 22nd 2014, 3:17 PM

# Election 2014

Hayes says 'wait and see' on Euro election run but Norah Casey insists: 'I'm out'

With the new constituencies decided political parties will soon be picking who they want to represent them in next year’s European Parliament election.

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Sep 26th 2013, 7:30 AM

# Abortion

Fianna Fáil senator: 'I oppose this legislation because it is anti-women'

Jim Walsh was among those to contribute to the continuing debate on the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill this afternoon.

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Jul 16th 2013, 4:32 PM

# Fine Gael

Van Turnhout in discussions with Fine Gael over filling Mitchell's MEP seat

TheJournal.ie has learned that the senator is in discussions over the possibility of joining Fine Gael and running for the seat being vacated by Gay Mitchell next year.

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Mar 23rd 2013, 7:30 AM

# Fine Gael

Senators, rebel TD and Dublin Mayor in running for Mitchell's MEP seat

Former world champion runner Eamonn Coghlan is among the favourites to run for Fine Gael in Dublin in next year’s European elections but there are others in contention…

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Mar 17th 2013, 3:44 PM

Voices

Lisa McInerney: Senator's 'frape' gaffe signals that panic - not reason - rules social media debate

Fidelma Healy-Eames and Eamonn Coghlan were “given an important task that deserved research and clarity of delivery – instead we got ludicrous schemes and half-remembered gossip”.

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Mar 11th 2013, 7:00 AM

# Meet and Greet

21 pictures of Enda Kenny meeting famous people

Our leader meets a lot of people and there are plenty of them who are pretty famous….

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Jan 27th 2013, 5:00 PM

# Fashion

Pics: TDs and Senators strut their stuff on the catwalk

Grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre, and unprecedented.

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Nov 28th 2012, 9:20 AM

# childhood obesity

Health Committee to discuss ways of tackling childhood obesity through sport

The Committee will hear proposals on how to tackle childhood obesity following the major report highlighting that one in four three-year-olds in Ireland today is overweight.

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Apr 19th 2012, 6:45 AM