Category: Sport

“We need to do something that’s going to make us feel better tomorrow”

“We need to do something that’s going to make us feel better tomorrow”

Sport

By Caitlin Rundle “WHO’D have thought a year ago, we’d be in this now,” remarked Brian Sweeney, Head Coach of Templeogue Swimming Club. ...

Dempsey set for his move into pro ranks

Dempsey set for his move into pro ranks

Sport

By Caitlin Rundle TALLAGHT native, Adam Dempsey is looking forward to taking his first steps into professional boxing under the guidance of promoters ...

“I believe we’ve got the players who will get us to the European Finals”

“I believe we’ve got the players who will get us to the European Finals”

Sport

By Stephen Leonard REPUBLIC of Ireland Under 21 manager Jim Crawford insists he and his players will be going all out to qualify ...

Bannon eager to tick another box before turning professional

Bannon eager to tick another box before turning professional

Sport

By Hayden Moore FIVE-TIME World champion kickboxer Shauna Bannon is eager to prove she can blend the different disciplines of mixed martial arts ...

Barry is ready to make dream a reality with UFC debut in Vegas

Barry is ready to make dream a reality with UFC debut in Vegas

Sport

By Hayden Moore THE DREAM of announcer Bruce Buffer calling his name out in the UFC octagon will soon become a reality for ...

Echo Sport Replay: Bernard Dunne on his road to the ultimate dream – A two-part story

Echo Sport Replay: Bernard Dunne on his road to the ultimate dream – A two-part story

Sport

By Stephen Leonard BERNARD Dunne can appreciate more than most just how far off course life can steer you when chasing down a ...

Kilgallon’s group in Tallaght hoping to make a return to major competition

Kilgallon’s group in Tallaght hoping to make a return to major competition

Sport

By Stephen Leonard ATHLETICS Ireland’s National Sprints Coordinator Daniel Kilgallon will be hoping a number of his elite group based in Tallaght ...

“To lose almost a year of training, it’s just unthinkable”

“To lose almost a year of training, it’s just unthinkable”

Sport

By Caitlin Rundle CLONDALKIN Gymnastics Club Chairperson Julia Toomey spoke to The Echo about the hardship the club has endured throughout the ...

Local basketball clubs dealing with fallout from season cancellation

Local basketball clubs dealing with fallout from season cancellation

Sport

By Caitlin Rundle LOCAL basketball clubs have been processing the recent announcements by the Dublin Men’s and Ladies Boards and Basketball Ireland regarding ...

Unfinished business for O’Donoghue

Unfinished business for O’Donoghue

Sport

By Hayden Moore GLENANNE Head Coach Shane O’Donoghue has been left feeling like there is “unfinished business” following Hockey Ireland’s decision to ...