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# Medals

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# Medals
Korir and Rotich lift Kenyan Olympics gloom with one-two in 800m
The Kenyans have not been at their best in Tokyo before today.
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Aug 4th 2021, 3:14 PM
# jadotville
Report into UN battle recommends medal for Jadotville commander but not for 33 other Irish troops
In 1961 a detachment of 158 Irish troops fought a force of 5,000 Katanganese troops while on UN duty in Congo.
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Jul 15th 2021, 7:33 PM
# sunday silverware
Medals aplenty on successful day for Ireland at European Cross Country Championships
Two individual bronzes and two team silvers in Lisbon.
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Dec 8th 2019, 3:22 PM
# Meath
Some of Graham Geraghty's stolen GAA medals have been recovered
The medals were stolen from the Meath legend’s home last week.
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Nov 21st 2019, 1:57 PM
# chaser
Earls intent on improving again as he's raring to get new season under way
‘A few of us probably got a bit relaxed in our position and weren’t hungry enough to be out there but fellas are edgy now.’
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Sep 18th 2018, 7:15 AM
# Closure
Bravery medals would bring 'final closure' for Jadotville survivors
While families welcomed the recent awarding of a unit citation and Bonn Jadotville medal, it is hoped eight of the men will be specifically awarded for their bravery.
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Dec 9th 2017, 12:05 AM
# Support
'I got far more British media coverage than I did in Ireland'
Jason Smyth is not sure Paralympic athletes get the credit they deserve.
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Nov 24th 2017, 9:15 AM
# medals on offer
'I think it’s the biggest game of my career because I didn’t get to any finals over in England'
Ex-Sheffield United midfielder David McAllister would love nothing more than to get his hands on some silverware in tomorrow’s EA Sports Cup final.
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Sep 15th 2017, 7:30 AM
# Finally
Irish soldiers to finally be awarded medals for Siege of Jadotville - 55 years on
The decision was taken at Enda Kenny’s last cabinet meeting today.
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Jun 13th 2017, 4:47 PM
# Sparrow of Minsk
Legendary Soviet gymnast sells Olympic medals to 'save her from starvation'
Korbut, 61, captured the imagination of the sporting world with her spellbinding displays in Munich.
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Feb 28th 2017, 7:41 PM
# Your Say
Poll: Has Ireland had a good Olympics?
Irish stories emanating from Rio have ranged in extremes – from the truly uplifting to the downright disheartening.
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Aug 19th 2016, 9:42 AM
# reigning champs
On track? How the speed kings and queens of 2012 are set for Rio
At least three of our favourite events in London will usher in new champions in Rio.
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Jul 31st 2016, 2:00 PM
# Belfast
Appeal after World War One medals stolen during robbery
These medals were awarded to sapper Mcintyre Shield Pelan.
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Apr 11th 2016, 10:10 PM
# local legend
'Forget the medals, you have the love of your people' -- The redemption of Stevie G
Donald McRae chats to The42 about ghosting the Liverpool legend’s autobiography.
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Dec 24th 2015, 8:00 PM
# making history
Irish boxers secure a record medals haul at the World Championships
Michael Conlan, Michael O’Reilly and Joe Ward are all guaranteed medals in Doha.
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Oct 10th 2015, 8:00 PM
# France
Blow-by-blow account of how heroes overpowered French train attacker
Today the French President Francois Hollande presented the four men with the Legion of Honor, one of France’s highest honours, at the Elysee Palace.
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Aug 24th 2015, 10:25 AM
# Medals
Bronze for Ireland's Darragh McDonald at Paralympic Swimming World Championships
The 21-year old swam a season’s best to qualify for the final.
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Jul 14th 2015, 7:56 AM
# monday
We’ll Leave It There So: An Irish medal in Baku, Spieth's Major success and all today's sport
We’ll also have news of a big transfer involving an Irish midfielder.
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Jun 22nd 2015, 8:00 PM
# success
A great few days for Irish sport just got even better
Olympians Natalya Coyle and Arthur Lanigan-O’Keeffe enjoyed success in Cairo on Monday evening.
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Mar 24th 2015, 6:34 PM
# heartless
Someone stole this 92-year-old war veteran's military medals on the D-Day anniversary
Police in London say the suspected burglar had an Irish accent.
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Jun 9th 2014, 3:15 PM
# Deise
Waterford GAA chiefs confirm All-Ireland minor hurling medals engraving error
The Deise youngsters defeated Galway in last September’s final.
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Jan 13th 2014, 9:12 AM
# Interview
The man who’s helping Taekwon-Do to thrive in Ireland
We interview Stephen Ryan about the Irish team’s unprecedented success at the recent World Championships.
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Nov 24th 2013, 12:00 PM
# South Africa
Irish team returns from World Transplant Games with 34 medals
In total, the team members won an impressive 12 gold medals, 10 silver and 12 bronze.
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Aug 5th 2013, 4:07 PM
# Gold
Meet Ireland's 15-year-old Tae Kwon Do World Champion
Cork’s Donna O’Mahony took gold at the World Tae Kwon Do Championships last weekend.
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Jul 20th 2013, 8:30 AM
# Boston Marathon
EBay monitoring listings of Boston Marathon medals
The auction site says they’re determined to make sure no-one makes a profit from the bombings.
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May 1st 2013, 7:05 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Nov 13th 2012, 4:45 PM
# Medals
Will I be back? I don't know, admits Kilkenny legend JJ Delaney
The eight-time All-Ireland winner is determined to enjoy his latest success in black and amber.
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Oct 2nd 2012, 8:39 AM
# Heroes
Congrats! Ireland's Paralympians to be honoured at Farmleigh
Taoiseach Enda Kenny will be hosting a reception later today for the Irish team to celebrate their haul of sixteen medals at London 2012.
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Sep 14th 2012, 8:27 AM
# Review
Paralympic Village, Day Five: Double delight for McKillop
The Irish sprinter won his second gold medal, while Eilish Byrne came fourth in the Equestrian Individual Freestyle Test.
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Sep 3rd 2012, 11:16 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Aug 13th 2012, 4:59 PM
# Games Over
Olympic Village: Day 16, wrap
We wave goodbye to London 2012 before making plans to head out to Dublin Airport early for Team Ireland’s return.
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Aug 12th 2012, 9:45 PM
# London2012
Missy Franklin ready to continue the medal-winning legacy of Michael Phelps
The American swimmer won five medals in the pool during this summer’s games.
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Aug 5th 2012, 12:06 PM
# fortnight away
London 2012: Introducing... Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern
The duo finished 10th in the Sailing World Championships last year.
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Jul 13th 2012, 11:28 AM
# nosalgia
Man United buy medals of Irish legend Dunne
Memorabilia previously owned by the ex-player had been put up for auction.
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Oct 7th 2011, 7:27 PM
# Gold run
In pictures: home are the Special Olympics heroes
Games stars are welcomed back after a very successful campaign in Greece.
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Jul 5th 2011, 4:54 PM
# Winning
Team Ireland medal tally hits 92 on final day
The Special Olympics will close tomorrow after another impressive set of Irish performances.
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Jul 4th 2011, 8:38 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…
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Jul 3rd 2011, 9:09 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know as you start your day…
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Jul 2nd 2011, 9:15 AM