How the O’Connor father-daughter duo took kitchen-table plans to global podiums
Dundalk schoolteacher Michael has become an elite coach in the pursuit of Kate’s dreams Kate O’Connor with her…
Who is Irish track star Cian McPhillips? The 23-year-old runner with the capacity to do the extraordinary
From his early promise and learning from his mistakes, the World Championship 800m finalist is not the bolt…
World Athletics Championships: Schedule and TV details as Kate O’Connor and Cian McPhillips aim to create history for Ireland
Two athletes, with two laps each to run, and two glorious opportunities to etch their names among the…
‘I’m just going to go for it’ – Ireland’s Cian McPhillips qualifies for World Championship 800m final after sensational semi win
Now, the 23-year-old Longford athlete is a world finalist. Now, the UCD student has shown he can beat…
Sarah Healy eyes glory in Zurich as Ireland announce provisional team of 27 athletes for World Championships in Tokyo
Right now, her best is the 3:57.15 she ran to finish runner-up in Paris last month, one of…
John Shortt interview: Galway sensation reacts to huge week of World Junior success and Leaving Cert results
It came from Daniel Wiffen, who congratulated the 18-year-old Galway swimmer and called him a “beast”. “It’s always…
Rhasidat Adeleke’s coach Edrick Floreal responds to Sonia O’Sullivan’s criticism of Irish track star
Rhasidat Adeleke with her coach Edrick Floreal Rhasidat Adeleke’s coach Edrick Floreal has addressed speculation surrounding the Dubliner’s…
Athletics: Mark English wins his 10th 800m national title and hints at his future with a lap of honour
The Donegal athlete’s foot-perfect performance proved an undoubted highlight of the 123.ie National Track and Field Championships, English…
Rhasidat Adeleke to miss National Track and Field Championships
The 22-year-old Dubliner was not among the entries when the deadline closed on Sunday night and Athletics Ireland…
Kate O’Connor smashes Irish heptathlon record to claim World University Games gold in style
“I’ve been going for that (record) for a long time,” she said. “I’m in the shape of my…