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Tokyo 2020 Day 5: Ireland claim rowing bronze while Walker causes boxing upset

Tokyo 2020 Day 5: Ireland claim rowing bronze while Walker causes boxing upset

Hockey team lose to Germany; McSharry sets Irish record in 200m breaststroke

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 06:57
Tokyo 2020: Musical heritage plays on in Budokan judo arena

Tokyo 2020: Musical heritage plays on in Budokan judo arena

Where Dylan recorded one of his best live albums – if these walls could talk...

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 06:00
Tokyo 2020: Surfers’ prayers answered as typhoon sends perfect waves

Tokyo 2020: Surfers’ prayers answered as typhoon sends perfect waves

Japan’s Kanoa Igarashi just misses out on gold in surfing finals at Tsurigasaki beach

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 06:00
Tokyo 2020: No dress rehearsal for the moment an Olympic dream is crushed

Tokyo 2020: No dress rehearsal for the moment an Olympic dream is crushed

Only a few days in, we've seen a gamut of raw emotion as Irish athletes make their exit

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 06:00
Daley’s long quest capped by golden performance in Tokyo

Daley’s long quest capped by golden performance in Tokyo

Thirteen years after his first appearance at Beijing Olympics, British diver claims ultimate glory with Matty Lee

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 17:43
Tokyo 2020: Putting faces to the names among Ireland’s rowers

Tokyo 2020: Putting faces to the names among Ireland’s rowers

The Irish women’s pair and lightweight doubles crews both progress to the semi-finals

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 06:00
Tokyo 2020: Will the pandemic Games have a clean doping sheet?

Tokyo 2020: Will the pandemic Games have a clean doping sheet?

Drug testing in sport dropped off when Covid hit, but it’s ramped up for these Olympics

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 06:00
Storm Nepartak threatens to end ‘smooth’ start to Olympics

Storm Nepartak threatens to end ‘smooth’ start to Olympics

Typhoon disrupts scheduling of Irish rowers including single sculls favourite Puspure

Sun Jul 25 2021 - 18:17
Tokyo 2020: Richard Carapaz takes road race glory as Dan Martin finishes 16th

Tokyo 2020: Richard Carapaz takes road race glory as Dan Martin finishes 16th

Ecuador rider won just the second gold medal in his country’s history

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 12:43
Billy Dardis ready to lead out Ireland Rugby Sevens at Tokyo Olympics

Billy Dardis ready to lead out Ireland Rugby Sevens at Tokyo Olympics

Rugby Sevens captain can glimpse gold at the end of long and winding Tokyo road

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 10:00
Tokyo 2020 Day 1: Ireland women take Olympics bow in style as rowers book final spots

Tokyo 2020 Day 1: Ireland women take Olympics bow in style as rowers book final spots

McClenaghan impresses in qualifying; win for Walker in the ring; Woolley crashes out;

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:48
Ian O’Riordan: A chill hits the veins as the past and present press together in Tokyo

Ian O’Riordan: A chill hits the veins as the past and present press together in Tokyo

It somehow felt like I’d been inside here before and in some ways I had

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00
One year late, Tokyo Olympic Games finally get under way

One year late, Tokyo Olympic Games finally get under way

Brendan Irvine and Kellie Harrington lead Irish team in for opening ceremony

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 00:10
Olympic opening ceremony: Sometimes the silence can be like thunder

Olympic opening ceremony: Sometimes the silence can be like thunder

Protests outside the stadium could be heard briefly but the show went on, and on

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 18:13
Could these Tokyo Olympics still be cursed by the Tokugawa shoguns?

Could these Tokyo Olympics still be cursed by the Tokugawa shoguns?

Right up to the opening ceremony, the Games have been dogged by trouble

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 06:00
We dare not speak of medals – yet here are some of our big prospects for Tokyo

We dare not speak of medals – yet here are some of our big prospects for Tokyo

Team Ireland contains some new kids on the block who are out to win gold

Thu Jul 22 2021 - 22:00
Olympics: Tokyo’s Covid-19 protocols a marathon like no other

Olympics: Tokyo’s Covid-19 protocols a marathon like no other

Three PCR tests, endless forms and delays make arriving in Japan a true endurance test

Thu Jul 22 2021 - 06:01
Liam Jegou ready to make a splash as Olympics finally arrive

Liam Jegou ready to make a splash as Olympics finally arrive

As the first Irish athlete to be officially selected for Tokyo, he’s had the longest wait

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 06:00
Kellie Harrington and Brendan Irvine will be Team Ireland Olympics flagbearers

Kellie Harrington and Brendan Irvine will be Team Ireland Olympics flagbearers

Boxing duo will carry Irish flag in Friday’s opening ceremony at 12pm (Irish time)

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 07:39
Four European gold medals signal promising future for Irish athletics

Four European gold medals signal promising future for Irish athletics

An Adeleke double and wins from McPhillips and O’Connor break Ireland’s under-20 gold tally

Sun Jul 18 2021 - 20:13
Ireland’s Rhasidat Adeleke wins European sprint double

Ireland’s Rhasidat Adeleke wins European sprint double

Both Cian McPhillips and Nick Griggs also added gold medals for Ireland in Estonia

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 17:42
Tokyo 2020: Biggest ever Irish team ready to push boundaries

Tokyo 2020: Biggest ever Irish team ready to push boundaries

Some 116 Irish athletes will compete across 19 sports - and there’s no shortage of medal hopes

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 09:43
Family pride and sibling rivalry good for Irish Olympic effort

Family pride and sibling rivalry good for Irish Olympic effort

Following the footsteps of a parent or a successful brother/sister inspires many of our elite athletes

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 06:00
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Sarah Healy (Athletics)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Sarah Healy (Athletics)

Healy is a gold medal winner at European underage level

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Jack McMillan (Swimming)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Jack McMillan (Swimming)

McMillan will form part of the first men’s relay team to swim at an Olympics

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Russell White (Triathlon)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Russell White (Triathlon)

White first dreamed of going to Olympics as a swimmer

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Meg Ryan (Gymnastics)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Meg Ryan (Gymnastics)

Irish national champion will compete in all-around event

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Eilish Flanagan (Athletics)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Eilish Flanagan (Athletics)

Flanagan has enjoyed a record breaking season

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Darragh Greene (Swimming)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Darragh Greene (Swimming)

Greene was the first of nine Irish swimmers to qualify

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Brendan Boyce (Athletics)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Brendan Boyce (Athletics)

Boyce produced the best Irish finish at the 2019 World Championships

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Cathal Daniels (Equestrian)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Cathal Daniels (Equestrian)

Daniels is ranked 16th in the world going into the Games

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Aoife Cooke (Athletics)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Aoife Cooke (Athletics)

Cooke timed her run to Tokyo to perfection

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Brendan Hyland (Swimming)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Brendan Hyland (Swimming)

Hyland hoping to show fighting spirit in Japan

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - David Kenny (Athletics)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - David Kenny (Athletics)

Kenny will follow in the footsteps of his coach Robert Heffernan

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Annalise Murphy (Sailing)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Annalise Murphy (Sailing)

Murphy sets sights on a second medal at her third Games

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Louise Shanahan (Athletics)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Louise Shanahan (Athletics)

Qualified for Tokyo in the most dramatic of fashions

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Danielle Hill (Swimming)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Danielle Hill (Swimming)

The Co Antrim swimmer secured her Tokyo place in April

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Phil Healy (Athletics)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Phil Healy (Athletics)

Healy will become the first Irish woman to compete in three track events at the same Olympics

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Thomas Barr (Athletics)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Thomas Barr (Athletics)

Back on the biggest stage five years after he finished in fourth place at the Rio Olympics

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Shannon McCurley (Cycling - track)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Shannon McCurley (Cycling - track)

McCurley will compete in the Madison at this Olympics

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Sarah Lavin (Athletics)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Sarah Lavin (Athletics)

Patience and persistence finally paying off for Lavin

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Darragh Kenny (Equestrian)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Darragh Kenny (Equestrian)

Kenny goes into the Games as Ireland’s highest-ranked jumper

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Paul Pollock (Athletics)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Paul Pollock (Athletics)

Pollock set for second appearance at an Olympics

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Cliodhna Manning (Athletics)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Cliodhna Manning (Athletics)

Claimed silver at the national championships this summer

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Oliver Dingley (Diving)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Oliver Dingley (Diving)

Dingley became the first Irish diver to compete at an Olympics since 1948 in Rio five years ago

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Ciara Mageean (Athletics)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Ciara Mageean (Athletics)

World finalist is Irish record holder for the 1,500 metres

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Carolyn Hayes (Triathlon)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Carolyn Hayes (Triathlon)

Hayes put medical career on hold to focus on Tokyo Games

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Andrew Coscoran (Athletics)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Andrew Coscoran (Athletics)

Coscoran secured the national 1,500m title last month

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Liam Jegou (Canoe)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Liam Jegou (Canoe)

Jegou will become only the second Irish C1 canoeing Olympian

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Stephen Scullion (Athletics)

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Stephen Scullion (Athletics)

Scullion has ran the fastest official Irish marathon

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30
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