The Irish government has launched a game-changing sports initiative that promises to revolutionize athletics across the country. Minister Thomas Byrne unveiled the Sports Action Plan 2024-2027 today, backed by a record-breaking €230 million budget – doubling the funding from 2018 levels two years ahead of schedule. The comprehensive plan introduces 47 new initiatives aimed at … Read more
A historic day at the Dublin Marathon saw Dundrum South Dublin AC’s Hiko Tonosa set a new Irish national record while finishing third overall in an impressive time of 2:09:42. Kenya’s Moses Kemei emerged victorious in the men’s race, crossing the finish line in 2:08:47, followed by Ethiopia’s Abebaw Desalew in 2:09:24. The women’s race … Read more
The upcoming Ireland versus England Nations League match has stirred controversy over its evening kick-off time. Set for 5pm on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium, concerns have been raised about potential alcohol-fueled trouble. A former assistant garda commissioner suggests an earlier start could have prevented English fans from “getting stoked up” with alcohol before the … Read more
Ireland’s cricket all-rounder Simi Singh is battling for his life at a hospital in India after being diagnosed with acute liver failure, according to a report in The Times of India. The 37-year-old India-born cricketer has been admitted to Medanta hospital in Gurgaon, and is reportedly awaiting a liver transplant to be performed at the … Read more
In a significant boost to the development of cricket in the country, the Irish government announced on Wednesday its approval for the construction of a new 4,000-seater cricket stadium in Dublin, which will co-host the 2030 Men’s T20 World Cup alongside England and Scotland. The project, set to be located in Blanchardstown, will also include … Read more
Dublin is set to roll out the green carpet today as Ireland welcomes home its 133 athletes from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The nation is celebrating its most successful Olympics ever, with the team bringing back an impressive medal haul that has made history. According to Irishexaminer, the athletes will be honored with a … Read more
DUBLIN — LCC emerged as the champions of the Hats Cricket Tournament 2024, following a thrilling win against Dublin United in the final. Held over two days, August 4-5, the tournament displayed some of the finest cricket of the season, culminating in a closely contested final. In the final match, Dublin United set a challenging … Read more
Irish sprinting sensation Rhasidat Adeleke is set to capture the nation’s attention tonight as she prepares for the highly anticipated women’s 400m final at the Paris Olympics. The 21-year-old from Tallaght has already scripted history, becoming the first Irish woman to make a sprint final at an Olympic Games. The race at the Stade de … Read more
The Irish women’s 4x400m relay team delivered an impressive performance at the Stade de France, securing a place in the Olympic final. The team, consisting of Sophie Becker, Phil Healy, Kelly McGrory, and Sharlene Mawdsley, finished third in their semi-final heat with a time of 3:25.05. Despite the absence of star sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke, who … Read more
In a touching display of camaraderie, Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has penned a heartfelt message congratulating her friend and boxing champion Kellie Harrington on her recent triumph at the Paris Olympics. Harrington scripted history by becoming the first Irish female athlete to win gold at back-to-back Olympic Games, following her win over China’s Wenlu … Read more
India’s star wrestler, Vinesh Phogat, has been disqualified from the 2024 Paris Olympics for weighing slightly over the limit in her 50kg freestyle wrestling category. Vinesh, who usually competes in the 53kg category, had reduced her weight for the Olympics. However, during the second-day weigh-in, she was found to be 100 grams over the limit. … Read more
Kellie Harrington successfully defended her Olympic lightweight (60kg) title, claiming gold in Paris. Harrington triumphed over China’s Yang Wenlu at Stade Roland Garros, securing her place in history as the first Irish boxer to defend an Olympic title. On her path to victory, she defeated her Tokyo 2020 final opponent, Brazil’s Beatriz Ferreira, in the … Read more
Paris — Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat is making history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by becoming the first Indian woman to compete for an Olympic gold medal in wrestling. Phogat’s path to the final was nothing short of extraordinary. She began with a stunning 3-2 victory over world No. 1 and reigning Olympic champion Yui … Read more
Basketball Ireland has submitted detailed plans for a €35 million redevelopment of the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, addressing concerns raised by South Dublin County Council. The governing body expressed confidence that their thorough response presents a strong case for the ambitious project. The redevelopment aims to transform the arena into a state-of-the-art facility, enhancing … Read more
Irish rowers Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy on Friday retained their Olympic gold title with an emphatic win in the final of the men’s lightweight double sculls at Paris 2024. The duo finished with a time of 6:10.99 to defend the title they won at Tokyo 2020 Games. This is the third time O’Donovan has … Read more