The Irish Times

Ian O’Riordan: Sport is war minus the shooting for Russia

Derval O’Rourke won a rare non-Russian medal in discredited 2006 World Indoors

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 10:18

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Derek Burnett (Shooting)

Veteran marksman will compete at record equalling fifth Games

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30

Ian O’Riordan: Olympic documentary series keeps focus despite shifting horizons

Darragh Bambrick’s three-part series looks at nine Irish athletes on the long road to Tokyo

Sat Jun 19 2021 - 06:00

The Irishman who survived the most ruthless adventure race on the planet

As Bear Grylls launches a TV show on the Eco Challenge adventure race, Donegal man Jason Black recalls his near-death experience

Mon Aug 24 2020 - 06:00

The will to win, on and off the field

Top 1000: Driven, disciplined and organised – it’s no wonder sportspeople and athletes are sought after in the corporate world. But it’s tough to train and compete while also pursuing a career

Thu Jun 11 2020 - 12:00

Welcome to my world: Brendan Boyce walks on as everyone else joins in

Cork-based race-walker knows all about 2km circuits as he keeps up Olympic preparations

Fri Apr 10 2020 - 06:00

Sanctuary Runners: ‘The transformation in people’s lives has been amazing’

Sanctuary Runners, which brings asylum-seekers and Irish people together for runs and races, started in Dungarvan in 2018 and now has 1,500 members in 18 locations

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 17:01

Brendan Boyce over the moon as he walks his way to sixth place in Doha

Donegal athlete puts in the performance of his career in gruelling 50km event

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 12:12

‘Breaking down barriers’: Solidarity on the run in Cork City Marathon

Some 8,000 runners take part in event won by Gary O’Hanlon in a time of 2:21:43

Sun Jun 02 2019 - 17:20

New park opens on site of former dump in Cork city

Tramore Valley Park includes 2.5km walkway named after Olympian Rob Heffernan

Thu May 23 2019 - 08:03

Olympian Rob Heffernan donates runners to residents in direct provision

Athlete urges Irish people to treat those in direct provision with the respect he has always been shown

Mon Apr 22 2019 - 12:12

Olympian Rob Heffernan to be Cork St Patrick’s Day parade Grand Marshall

Over 50,000 people expected to see over 50 groups, 2,000 participants in parade

Sun Mar 10 2019 - 22:03

Mayo dial up some early drama in the MacHale gale

James Horan’s side secure one-point win over Roscommon in foul conditions

Sat Jan 26 2019 - 21:16

European athletics: Brendan Boyce walks to 19th in Berlin

31-year-old had battled back from a leg injury to participate in Tuesday’s 50km event

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 14:11

Team Ireland at the European Athletics Championships

Ian O’Riordan profiles the 42 athletes wearing green in Berlin next week

Sat Aug 04 2018 - 06:00

Rob Heffernan announces retirement from race-walking

40-year-old became first Irish athlete to compete in five Olympics at Rio 2016

Thu Jul 26 2018 - 11:34

A ‘céad míle fáilte’ to the heir of the British throne

Prince Charles and Camilla impress assembled guests with their interest in Cork people

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 13:42

Cork city marathon: 8,500 take part as heat makes for challenging conditions

Dolores Duffy dressed up as ‘Superwoman’ as she bids to complete her 65th marathon

Sun Jun 03 2018 - 15:24

Reduced number of Ireland’s sporting elite receive maximum funding

Rob Heffernan among notable absentees as Paralympics and rowing are best supported

Wed Mar 28 2018 - 11:13

Dancing With The Stars: 'The plastic surgery around here is fantastic'

Behind the scenes of the RTÉ hit show, from the nervy celebs to the team that delivers the slick production

Sun Feb 25 2018 - 06:00

Dancing with the Stars: Series flagging as Dreaded Dance Off looms

No eliminations this week, it was partner switch-up night, or ‘like going on a Tinder date’

Sun Feb 11 2018 - 21:00

Dancing with the Stars: Marty Morrissey’s erotic energy is frightening

Patrick Freyne: This is where the experiment in democratic self-governance has led

Sun Jan 14 2018 - 06:00

Rob Heffernan named as Athlete of the Year

Hall of Fame award winner Ray Flynn ‘surprised’ his mile mark still stands

Wed Dec 06 2017 - 16:21

Patsy McGonagle steps down as Irish Athletics manager

The Donegal man held the position for 25 years which included four Olympic Games

Thu Oct 26 2017 - 13:45

Rob Heffernan bows out with eighth place finish in London

Yohann Diniz takes the 50km walk gold as Irish great rages against dying of the light

Sun Aug 13 2017 - 12:56

Team Ireland request change of hotel to avoid vomiting bug

Race walkers Rob Heffernan, Brendan Boyce and Alex Wright arrive on Thursday

Tue Aug 08 2017 - 14:56

World Athletics Championships: All you need to know

London’s Olympic Stadium the venue for the biggest global sporting event of the year

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 10:00

Mo Farah on track to complete a remarkable hat-trick

A third 5,000/10,000m double at the World Championships would be some way to bow out

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 06:30

Cheated athletes to finally receive medals at World Championships

Jessic Ennis-Hill among those who will be given full ceremony at next month’s games

Thu Jul 27 2017 - 13:45

Claire McCarthy: staying up and running after motherhood

Returning to distance running after giving birth is not child’s play, but has real benefits

Thu Jun 22 2017 - 06:00

50km race walk could be removed from athletics programme

Rob Heffernan could be denied the chance to compete at a record sixth Olympics

Wed Apr 05 2017 - 20:28

Sonia O’Sullivan: Home support and how it can drive you on

Thomas Barr and Rob Heffernan our leading hopes in World Athletic Championships

Thu Jan 19 2017 - 07:15

Thomas Barr is the Irish athlete of the year for 2016

‘This year made me realise I don’t need to be afraid of these guys. I’m at their level’

Wed Nov 30 2016 - 15:30

Shortlist announced for eir Sport Sports Book of the Year

Five publications are in with a chance of winning the award taken by ‘Dub Sub Confidential’ last year

Tue Nov 22 2016 - 15:01