The Irish Times

Sonia O’Sullivan: Striving to fulfil aspirations at 7,000 feet

Vast network of running trails attracts some of world’s best distance runners to Flagstaff

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 06:00

Ian O’Riordan: Magic of the mile never fails to thrill

Something and everything about this imperial distance still brings a smile to Irish sport

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 06:00

United’s future in danger of being blocked by Ronaldo’s return

Wishful thinking may bump up the share price, but it never won trophies

Sun Aug 29 2021 - 11:33

English’s national ambitions sidelined after Tokyo qualification goalposts shift

800m runner will now try and nail 800m automatic qualification time on the continent

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 06:00

Row over Belfast athletics meeting sees European permit restored

Permit affords competing athletes the chance to gain valuable ranking points

Thu May 27 2021 - 13:30

Belfast meet organiser urges Athletics Ireland to reconsider permit support

Irish Milers Club meeting lost European permit over administrative error

Thu May 20 2021 - 19:03

European Indoors: Irish miss out on medals but leave with some positives

Sean Tobin left disappointed with performance in final of the 3,000m on Sunday

Sun Mar 07 2021 - 20:24

Jakob Ingebrigtsen steps out and back in again to claim gold in Poland

Drama as Norwegian star reinstated after initial disqualification from 1,500m final

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 22:28

Andrew Coscoran and Paul Robinson into 1,500m final

European Indoor Championships: Both Irish runners finish third in their heat

Thu Mar 04 2021 - 21:07

Irish prepare for tough opening skirmishes at European Indoors

Action gets under way in Poland on Thursday with four Irish athletes in action

Thu Mar 04 2021 - 06:00

Season of fast times selects largest Irish team for European Indoors

Majority who qualified were racing in standard running spikes according to rules

Mon Feb 22 2021 - 20:05

Irish athletes will have the chance to compete on home soil in February

Athletics Ireland organising three meetings ahead of European Indoor Championships

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 17:17

Sports Review 2020: Year like no other serves up unforgettable moments

From Katie Taylor to Bryson DeChambeau there were plenty of memories made

Thu Dec 31 2020 - 06:00

Feidhlim Kelly: Athletics competition needs a roadmap to recovery and fast

Athletics Ireland say they are waiting on confirmation of tier levels

Thu Nov 26 2020 - 19:14

Nadia Power continues brilliant form with win in Zagreb

Irish 800m runner records her second fastest time at Continental Tour meeting

Tue Sept 15 2020 - 20:16

Phil Healy still undisputed as fastest Irish woman after national sprint double win

Sean Tobin claims first national title over 10,000m at national track and field championships

Sun Aug 30 2020 - 20:42

Paul Robinson ends long journey back with thrilling 1,500m win

Athletics news: Amy O’Donoghue wins her first 1,500m title at championships in Santry

Sun Aug 23 2020 - 21:53

Andrew Coscoran confident time is on his side in bid to chase down record

It’s 38 years on Tuesday since Ray Flynn set the Irish record on Dream Mile night in Oslo

Tue Jul 07 2020 - 07:21

Grave funding problems well flagged within Saint John of God service

Board meetings continually discussed financial crisis facing healthcare organisation

Fri Mar 06 2020 - 00:22

Sonia O’Sullivan: Escaping bush fires at Falls Creek during winter training

Hurried exodus of athletes from the village left an eerie feeling in popular mountain resort

Thu Jan 09 2020 - 07:00

Irish athletes forced to abandon Australian training camp over bushfires

Falls Creek resort closed after state of disaster announced by Victoria’s premier

Thu Jan 02 2020 - 16:43

Ireland team for European Cross Country Championships revealed

Kevin Dooney and Ciara Mageean to lead 39-strong squad in Tilburg on December 9th

Mon Nov 26 2018 - 15:53

The weekend’s Premier League team news

All the latest injury and suspension news, head-to-head rivalry, match odds and more

Fri Dec 09 2016 - 19:25

Blackburn out to ruffle Liverpool’s feathers after surviving fowl times

Ewood Park has mellowed but more madness is needed for FA Cup quarter-final upset

Fri Mar 06 2015 - 23:05

Unfortunate Irish duo endure 1,500m heartbreak

While Robinson just missed out on third spot, Lionáird was unable to finish

Mon Aug 18 2014 - 13:41

Highs and lows for Irish athletes in Zurich

Robinson fourth in 1,500m final before 4x400m relay team smash national record

Sun Aug 17 2014 - 16:32

Ireland into 4x400m final with third-place finish

Brian Gregan, Brian Murphy, Richard Morrissey and Thomas Barr set new Irish record in Zurich

Sat Aug 16 2014 - 16:50

Rob Heffernan admits he fell apart mentally before pulling up

World record pace was too much for Irish man to handle in 50km walk in Zurich

Fri Aug 15 2014 - 13:13

Ireland name 30-strong team for Zurich

European Championships team will feature at least three medal favourites

Mon Jul 21 2014 - 14:46

No surprises as big four set up 1,500m showdown

Robinson, McCarthy, Travers, and Ó Lionáird all safely into tomorrow’s final at the National Championships

Sat Jul 19 2014 - 18:50

More at stake than national 1,500m title

Atheltics Ireland will announce team for European Champions after nationals at Santry Stadium

Sat Jul 19 2014 - 01:00

Thomas Barr takes impresive scalp

Waterford athlete beats world champion Jehue Gordon in 400m hurdles at Morton Games

Sat Jul 12 2014 - 01:00

Morton Games offer European qualifying hope

Santry event provides opportunity for athletes to achieve time for tournament

Fri Jul 11 2014 - 01:22

Britton fails to fire in feature 10km race

Irish athlete unable to reel in eventual winner Iwona Lewandowska from Poland

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 01:00