Irish W4- and W1x crews progress in last chance at Olympic Qualification

It was a successful start for the crews from Ireland as the Women’s Four and Women’s Single boats progress directly into the next round at the Final Olympic Qualification Regatta in Switzerland. The weather stayed good all Sunday morning on the Rotsee, with calm conditions and clear skies. The Women’s Four of Emily Hegarty, Eimear Lambe, Natalie Long and Imogen …

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World Rowing Cup Silver for Fiona Murtagh and Aifric Keogh

Fiona Murtagh and Aifric Keogh are taking home the silver medals for the Women’s Pair as racing finishes up in Lago di Varese. Up against reigning World Champions Veronique Meester and Ymkje Clevering of the Netherlands, the crew from Galway had a tough race ahead. Ireland were the quickest boat through the second half of the race and brought it …

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A fantastic day for Team Ireland Rowing 

A highly successful morning for Team Ireland as the women’s rowing team wins all their respective races Despite a regrettable start to the day, as double sculls team had to withdraw to illness meaning the women’s eight were also unable to compete, Team Irelands rowing team quickly recovered the situation, delivering three wins and getting all 6 teams through into …

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Day 5: Rowing Four Claim Bronze To Make History For Team Ireland

Ireland’s rowing four of Aifric Keogh, Eimear Lambe, Fiona Murtagh and Emily Hegarty won bronze for Ireland at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

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Day Two: Ireland Earn Crucial Victory In First Ever Olympic Match

The Irish Hockey team got off to a winning start in their Olympic hockey campaign with a win against South Africa.

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Day Two: Ellen Walshe Goes Close To Irish 100M Butterfly Record

Templeogue’s Ellen Walshe won her heat just outside the Irish senior record in the 100M butterfly.

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Day Two: Irish Four Into The Final As They Push Gold Medal Favourites All The Way

The Irish Rowing Four of Hegarty, Murtagh, Lambe and Keogh will fight for podium on Wednesday after booking their place in the final. Day Two Updates.

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