Good man, Thomas Barr! On Thursday evening, Waterford athlete Thomas Barr became the first Irishman in the 84-year history of the European Athletics Championships to win a medal in a sprint event. Barr took the bronze medal in the 400-metre sprint today after a Trojan effort that saw him pull back into third with seconds to […]

8 years ago

He showed some determination to get himself a medal. Waterford man Thomas Barr found an extra gear in the final few seconds of Thursday evening’s 400-metre hurdle at the European Championships. The Irishman began the race on the outside track but looked ready for battle from the off, and in the end he simply couldn’t […]

8 years ago

It’s a jungle out there, but Thomas Barr’s granny Breda has no fear. Thomas Barr may be an instant hit with the Irish people following a fine showing in Rio and a composed, articulate and compelling interview on The Late Late Show, but he’s not even the coolest person in his own family. Step forward […]

10 years ago

So, so close. Before the interview, before the proud parents, before the reaction of fans up and down the country, Thomas Barr have an incredible performance to come within a split second of a medal in the 400m hurdles final at the Olympic Games in Rio. For these two minutes, offices and shops and pubs […]

10 years ago

“You see your son run in an Olympic final and he does that, incredible.” JOE caught up with the parents of Thomas Barr – Tommy and Martina Barr – immediately after they had watched their son set a new Irish record and finish fourth in the final of the men’s 400m hurdles at the Rio […]

10 years ago

All of Ireland will be cheering on the Waterford native in the 400 metre hurdles final in Rio this afternoon. The 24-year old delivered a sensational performance in Tuesday’s semi-final, winning his race and progressing to the final as the third fastest qualifier, ensuring, in his own words, that he’s not going “to be shafted” […]

10 years ago