Leona Maguire comes up big again as Europe move ahead at the Solheim Cup
How Leona Maguire won the point Leona Maguire has delivered another crucial performance for Europe at the Solheim Cup, with the Cavan golfer and German partner Esther Henseleit fighting back during Saturday morning’s foursomes. Their comeback earned Europe another point against the United States, giving them a 7-5 advantage over the Americans. The contest remained […]
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Bellewstown race abandoned after jockey taken to hospital
Why the Bellewstown card was called off Racing at Bellewstown was abandoned on Tuesday evening as jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle was hospitalised in Drogheda after a fall in the opening race of the Co Meath track’s 300th anniversary meeting. The 23 year-old was sent crashing to the turf when his mount Mosel fell a furlong […]
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Rhys McClenaghan misses out on European medal in Zagreb pommel horse final
It was a frustrating night for Rhys McClenaghan in Zagreb, as the Olympic champion finished outside the medals in the European pommel horse final. The Newtownards gymnast went into the competition knowing he was still working his way back after injury and surgery, so a podium finish was never going to be taken for granted. […]
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Rhasidat Adeleke steps down to 100m for star-studded Brescia Field
Adeleke returns to the 100m with a huge test Rhasidat Adeleke is set to switch things up next weekend, racing over 100m at the Grand Prix Brescia in Italy on Sunday, 30 August as she continues to put more emphasis on the shorter sprint events. The 42 reported that the 23-year-old Dublin athlete will face […]
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Ireland blitz South Africa to keep their Hockey World Cup hopes alive
Ireland turned the game around when it mattered Ireland have kept their Men’s Hockey World Cup campaign alive with a crucial 4-1 victory over South Africa, recovering from a difficult start to produce a decisive comeback in their second Pool C match. Mark Tumilty’s side went into the game under pressure after losing 3-1 to […]
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Katie Taylor’s Croke Park farewell to be shown free-to-air on RTÉ
The fans at Croke Park won’t be the only ones watching Irish viewers will not have to pay to see Katie Taylor step into the ring for what is expected to be the final fight of her career, after RTÉ has secured the domestic rights to the highly anticipated bout. The Bray native will take […]
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