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Torrans on target as women’s hockey team make perfect start against South Africa

Torrans on target as women’s hockey team make perfect start against South Africa

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Knocklyon native Sarah Torrans was amongst the goals at Oi Hockey Stadium earlier today as the Ireland women’s hockey team began their ...

Walshe turns heads with superb heat win in Tokyo

Walshe turns heads with superb heat win in Tokyo

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TEMPLEOGUE Swimming Coach coach Brian Sweeney hailed the performance of his young protégé Ellen Walshe in what marked her Olympic Games debut ...

Devastated Woolley sees his hopes of a medal extinguished

Devastated Woolley sees his hopes of a medal extinguished

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TALLAGHT man Jack Woolley’s hopes of salvaging a shot at a bronze medal in the Men’s -58kg Olympic Taekwondo event in Tokyo ...

Heart-breaking defeat for Woolley in Tokyo

Heart-breaking defeat for Woolley in Tokyo

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JACK Woolley’s pursuit of gold in Tokyo came to an early and heart-breaking end after he suffered a dramatic 22-19 point defeat ...

Power pleased with form heading into Olympics

Power pleased with form heading into Olympics

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NADIA Power has been encouraged by her form this year as she prepares to step out on to the Olympic Games stage ...

“We’re good enough to beat any team in the world”- Dardis

“We’re good enough to beat any team in the world”- Dardis

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QUALIFYING for the Olympics may have been hailed as the culmination of several years of hard work, but Billy Dardis believes the ...

“Even just looking around and seeing the five rings. That will be enough of a buzz” – Hyland

“Even just looking around and seeing the five rings. That will be enough of a buzz” – Hyland

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BRENDAN Hyland is excited to see what he can produce in Tokyo now that the pressure of trying to qualify for the ...

Countdown to Tokyo: Murphy poised to meet old rivals in Tokyo

Countdown to Tokyo: Murphy poised to meet old rivals in Tokyo

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WHEN Rathfarnham sailor Annalise Murphy takes to the water at the forthcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, she will find herself amongst familiar ...

Countdown to Tokyo: “We’re there to compete and shock a few people along the way”

Countdown to Tokyo: “We’re there to compete and shock a few people along the way”

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IRELAND women's hockey team member Nicci Daly insists the Green Army have every chance of serving up a few shocks at the ...

Focus and adaptability key assets in Harrington’s Olympic quest

Focus and adaptability key assets in Harrington’s Olympic quest

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KELLIE Harrington's coach at St Mary's Boxing Club, Noel Burke believes her focus and ability to counter all styles of opponents will ...