The Irish Times

Tokyo 2020: Irish boxing fully recovered from the nightmare of Rio

Olympics medal success rewards the combined efforts of Conlan, Antia and Dunne

Fri Aug 06 2021 - 06:00

Future access to Wicklow’s Magheramore beach in question as lands go up for auction

The 21-acre holding provides access to a cove beloved by surfers, swimmers and film-makers

Sat May 29 2021 - 05:00

Tokyo dreaming: Ireland’s Olympics team slowly taking shape

Ireland could send as many as 90 athletes to Japan – an increase on Brazil four years ago

Mon Oct 19 2020 - 06:00

Cork hunger strike exhibition ‘to educate youth about Irish freedom’

Taoiseach Micheál Martin visits Cork museum providing fresh insights on conflict

Sat Sept 26 2020 - 16:16

Boxing world couldn’t care less about Kinahan’s background

Who writes the cheques has never been a concern for boxers

Thu Jun 11 2020 - 19:12

The early morning knock on the door that brought Pat Hickey’s world crashing down

Sporting Controversies: On August 17th, 2016, an Irish Olympic dynasty began to unravel

Thu May 21 2020 - 06:00

Prison inspection regime ‘not fit for purpose’

Office of the Inspector of Prisons an immature organisation, external report says

Tue Dec 17 2019 - 06:00

Nemo hole Clonmel below the water line

Rangers secure 17th Munster crown with comfortable win

Sun Dec 01 2019 - 16:23

Got room to improve? Get your house in order at the Ideal Home Show

Whether you’re doing a new build or a refurb, draw up plans to visit the RDS

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 06:00

Rugby now second on Sport Ireland’s anti-doping test list

Rugby goes ahead of athletics in number of tests and made up 16% of total in 2018

Wed Apr 17 2019 - 18:42

Irish amateur boxer provides sole Irish positive doping test of 2018

Only one adverse result from 1,112 tests carried out by Sport Ireland, across 28 sports

Wed Apr 17 2019 - 13:20

Fresh ideas: 10 things to see and do at the Spring Ideal Home show

The RDS show marks the start of the home improvement season

Sat Apr 06 2019 - 00:00

Goal hungry Tipperary stun Donegal in Thurles

Liam Casey scores third goal in grandstand finish to beat promotion favourites

Sun Feb 10 2019 - 16:13

Ambitious Wallace content to follow his own star

Former McGregor aide determined to make his own major mark as a professional boxer

Tue Jan 29 2019 - 01:00

Steroid abuse: ‘I hated my body. I had to do something about it’

‘RTÉ Investigates – Steroid Ireland’ leaves no stone unturned, no kilo unburned

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 13:58

Over half of Mountjoy prisoners in protection regimes due to gang violence

17 gangs now operating within the prison, Governor says

Fri Oct 26 2018 - 18:34

Brendan O’Sullivan’s anti-doping case involved recalled supplements

FSAI have recalled Falcon Labs food supplements after discovering they contain traces of stimulants and steroids

Thu Mar 08 2018 - 15:15

Michael O’Reilly receives four-year boxing ban for doping

Athlete was sent home from Rio Olympics after testing positive for methandienone

Mon Feb 26 2018 - 19:05

Comment: IABA civil war undermines Dunne’s role

Sport Ireland’s ultimatum on Rio Review brings high performance issue to a head

Tue May 30 2017 - 17:48

Bernard Dunne quits Dubs camp to focus on boxing role

The former world professional champion is the IABA’s new high performance director

Fri Apr 28 2017 - 01:00

Boxer Michael O’Reilly’s case to be heard in June

International fighter charged with criminal damage and public order offences

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 13:07

New criminal damage charges against boxer Michael O’Reilly

Two others allegedly involved in incident also due before Thurles District Court

Tue Jan 24 2017 - 20:00

Boxing Clever: IABA publishes its four-year strategic plan

Document outlines a number of key objectives for the Association

Fri Dec 16 2016 - 22:00

Zaur Antia’s commitment is welcome in turbulent times

It’s been a difficult few months for Irish boxing but Antia remains an important part

Fri Dec 02 2016 - 16:58

Home Front: Interiors, design, people, events

Sean Scully at the White House, copper cookware at Aldi, a home show in Mayo and pottery on the coast

Sat Nov 05 2016 - 00:00

Michael O’Reilly doping inquiry ‘could take months’

Sport Ireland boss speaks on investigation into boxer’s failed test at Rio Olympics

Tue Sept 20 2016 - 20:40

‘Serious issues’ over Irish part in Olympics, says Michael D Higgins

President makes comments at reception for Team Ireland at Áras an Uachtaráin

Sun Aug 28 2016 - 15:34

Judging denied us three medals in Rio, Irish boxing psychologist says

‘We have to find out how we can come back and win medals,’ Gerry Hussey says

Fri Aug 26 2016 - 17:07

Michael Conlan: ‘For my dream to be ripped away from me... was horrible’

Ireland’s Olympic team arrived in Dublin airport from Rio on Wednesday night

Wed Aug 24 2016 - 20:54

Olympics in Rio: Redeemed by a golden moment

Each day, it seemed, the headline sporting acts were overshadowed by headlines away from the action

Sun Aug 21 2016 - 22:00

‘Irish boxing imploding? No, this was world boxing’

Coaches feared worst after O’Reilly scandal but standard of judging still left them shocked

Sat Aug 20 2016 - 07:08

The Rio question: F the cheaters – but which ones?

Una Mullally: The haze of cheating that has hung over this Olympics at times looks as if Christ the Redeemer is holding out his hands in exasperation

Thu Aug 18 2016 - 12:03

Michael Conlan claims AIBA punished Ireland for Seamus Kelly ‘outing them’

‘IOC needs to look at boxing in the Olympics, and whether it should even be in Tokyo’

Thu Aug 18 2016 - 01:09

Michael Conlan decision ‘disgraceful’, says British boxing pundit

Steve Bunce says Irish boxers underperformed overall at Rio 2016 Olympics

Wed Aug 17 2016 - 10:42