Posts Tagged ‘Olympics’
IRISH BOXING WISHES MICHAEL GALLAGHER A SPEEDY RECOVERY
IABA President Tommy Murphy wishes Michael Gallagher a speedy recovery on behalf of Irish boxing…… Tommy Murphy, the President of the Irish Amateur Boxing Association, has wished top referee and judge (R&J) Michael Gallagher a speedy recovery from his illness on behalf of Irish amateur boxing. Gallagher, in another historic first for the sport in Ireland, scooped the Best …
by Bernard O'Neill on August 16th, 2012 Leave a comment »
TAOISEACH HAILS TEAM IRELAND
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has praised Team Ireland for their performances at the 2012 Olympic Games. An Taoiseach Enda Kenny hailed Team Ireland performances at the 2012 Olympics at a government reception at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park, Dublin this afternoon. Mr Kenny said that they were champions for the nation and had done their country proud. Earlier …
by Bernard O'Neill on August 15th, 2012 Leave a comment »
IRELAND HELPS EUROPE TOP THE TABLE
Europe claimed the lions share of the medals at the 2012 Olympics Games at the ExCel in London…. Europe consolidated its status as the top amateur boxing Continent after claiming 27 of the 52 medals available at the 2012 Olympics Games. Seven gold, seven silver and 13 bronze medals were won by Europe at London 2012. Asia secured 16 …
by Bernard O'Neill on August 15th, 2012 Leave a comment »
TEAM IRELAND HOMECOMING RECEPTION
The 2012 Olympic boxing squad will attend a homecoming reception at the Mansion House tomorrow. The Irish Olympic boxing squad will join their Team Ireland team-mates at an official London 2012 Olympics homecoming reception at the Mansion House in Dublin tomorrow (August 15th). The homecoming reception begins at 1pm. An Taoiseach Enda Kenny will host a Government reception for the …
by Bernard O'Neill on August 14th, 2012 Leave a comment »
IRELAND’S 2012 OLYMPIC RESULTS
The six-strong Ireland boxing squad did their country proud at the 2012 Olympic Games in London….. Katie Taylor Ireland’s boxers won 13 and lost five of their bouts at London 2012. Katie Taylor, John Joe Nevin, Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan took home one gold, one silver and two bronze medals from the Games. Team captain Darren O’Neill and …
by Bernard O'Neill on August 14th, 2012 Leave a comment »
MILLIONS WATCH IRELAND’S BOXING STARS
1.2 million tuned in to see John Joe Nevin in action in the 2012 Olympic semi-finals last weekend……. Ireland’s Olympic athletes continued to prove a huge draw with Irish audiences as 1.2 million* viewers watched John Joe Nevin win an Olympic silver medal at the London 2012 Olympics on RTÉ Television last Saturday night. An average of …
by Bernard O'Neill on August 13th, 2012 Leave a comment »
TEAM IRELAND ARRIVE HOME FROM LONDON 2012
It was high-five time for Team Ireland’s Olympic athletes at Dublin Airport this afternoon…… Team Ireland received the red carpet treatment after touching down at Dublin Airport from the 2012 Olympic Games at Dublin Airport this afternoon. Katie Taylor, John Joe Nevin, Paddy Barnes, Michael Conlan and showjumper Cian O’Connor, who between them claimed one gold, one silver …
by Bernard O'Neill on August 13th, 2012 Leave a comment »
IABA SALUTES ITS OLYMPIC HEROES
‘‘Our sport recognises no borders. It is a sport of the people.’’ The Irish Amateur Boxing Association today salutes its Olympic heroes. Dr John Lynch Chairman of the Irish Amateur Boxing Association today August 13th, said, ‘‘our sport has been the source of extraordinary and lasting pride to the Irish nation. John McNally won our first boxing medal in 1952 …
by Webmaster on August 13th, 2012 Leave a comment »
IRISH BOXING MOVES CLOSER TO THE TOP (2012)
Irish boxing finished in 5th and 6th positions in the medals and rankings tables at London 2012…… The Irish boxing team commanded 5th position in the medals table and 6th place in the rankings tables at the 30th Olympiad. Great Britain, Ukraine, Cuba, Russia and Ireland, in that order, finished in the top five in the medals …
by Bernard O'Neill on August 13th, 2012 Leave a comment »
CONLAN LOOKING AHEAD TO RIO 2016
Michael Conlan reckons he can upgrade from his bronze medal win from London 2012 at Rio 2016……… Michael Conlan is looking forward to the 2016 Olympics – and the Belfast ace believes he can finish on top of the podium next time out in Rio. Conlan guaranteed himself bronze at London 2012 after reaching the semi-finals, where …
by Bernard O'Neill on August 12th, 2012 Leave a comment »