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Sycerika McMahon on the Olympic radar as she wins European silver

The 17-year-old swimmer was very impressive in securing second place in the 50m Breaststroke final at the Euro Championships.

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Bob Dylan commended for influence on American culture

From protests during the civil rights movement era to a presidential honour at the White House, times are a-changin’ for Bob Dylan.

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Slain soldier Paddy Kelly to be given posthumous honour

Pte Kelly’s family will accept the Military Star, 29 years after his death in a shoot-out with the Provisional IRA.

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John Joe Nevin seals Ireland's first medal at the Olympics

The Mullingar boxer assured himself of at least a bronze in the Men’s Bantam, beating Oscar Valdez Fierro in the quarter-finals.

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Olympic Village: Day 10, wrap

You wait four years for an Olympic medal to come along and two come along in quick succession.

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Open thread: What are your favourite Irish Olympic memories?

Michael Carruth in Barcelona? Sonia in Sydney? What’s your favourite memories of Irish Olympians in action?

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Magnificent Seven: podium controversies

Sometimes athletes have more on their mind than what to do with that bouquet of flowers.

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John Joe replaces Joyce on Mullingar’s local currency

Nevin’s Olympic success commemorated by having his profile put on tourist notes.

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A 10-year-old boy sent his medal to the Canadian Olympians who lost theirs...

“If I get rich and if I remember I will donate money to the Summer and Winter Canadian Olympics’ the child promised.

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Paralympic gold winner Bethany Firth congratulated by ministers

Team Ireland’s youngest member claims its first medal of the London Paralympic Games.

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More success for Team Ireland, as Darragh McDonald claims gold

The Wexford man beat his original PB by seven seconds at the Aquatic Centre this evening.

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Aung San Suu Kyi awarded with the US Congress’ highest civilian honour

Burmese democracy campaigner Aung San Suu Kyi has been presented with the US Congress’ highest civilian honour – which she was awarded while under house arrest in 2008.

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Lewis Moody: I kept my World Cup winners' medal in a Sainsburys bag

The former England flanker is hoping to display his medal and MBE properly now that he has retired.

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Martyn Irvine wins silver medal at Track World Cup in Glasgow

The Irish cyclist was pipped to gold by Switzerland’s Tristan Marguet after a sprint finish.

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Sycerika McMahon revels in medal success after London let-down

The Belfast swimmer won a bronze medal at the European Short Course Championships at the weekend.

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The Score.ie Christmas gift idea No 4: The Louis Smith calendar

Your pommel horse, X Factor, and Strictly-loving chum will thank you for this.

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Poll: Who's the greatest player never to win an All-Ireland senior football...

Some of the greats of the game never managed to claim the Celtic Cross.

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How a 14-year-old girl was awarded a CIA medal for fighting off burglars

Maureen Devlin was living in the Congo with her parents when the incident occurred.

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Rescuer of toddler who climbed out window onto busy road gets bravery award

One Garda received awards for two separate acts of bravery.

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This RTÉ pundit got very emotional after Team Ireland won their first...

It’s been a historic day for Irish rowing.

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Annalise Murphy told nobody but she came to Rio for this Olympic medal

After heartbreak four years ago, the sailor has a massive opportunity today.

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Less than the blink of an eye! Sensational Barr finishes fourth in 400m...

Another PB and national record for Waterford’s Barr, whose time would have been good enough to medal at each of the last three Olympics.

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The photos of Michael D welcoming home Ireland's Olympians are glorious

A grand day at the Áras.

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Jose Mourinho explains why he gave his Uefa Super Cup medal to a young fan

The Manchester United boss said his prize will mean more to the young supporter than it would to him after his side lost to Real Madrid.

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Murdered Garda Tony Golden honoured with medal for 'bravery and great courage'

Tony Golden was shot dead while responding to a domestic incident at a home in Omeath in 2015

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