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Cliona Foley

RTÉ Sport contributor

Paralympic cycle - McCarthy's old coach eyes Paris trip

If Cork para-triathlete Donnacha McCarthy makes it to this year's Paralympic Games he will be cheered on in person by someone who is prepared to put in an equally heroic physical effort to get there.
Paralympics • 29 Feb 24

Peak dual dilemma for 21 female players this weekend

A total of 21 female Gaelic players – nine from Cork and 12 from Meath - are faced with the exhausting schedule of playing in two All-Ireland club semi-finals this weekend.
GAA • 29 Nov 23

Paralympics 2020: Mature McKillop ready to go it alone

At the age of 31 he may be a seasoned performer, but Michael McKillop will have anxious moments to overcome in his bid for Olympic glory on
Paralympics • 02 Sep 21

Fitzgerald inspired by O'Donovan in Tokyo medal quest

Kilkenny's Mary Fitzgerald may be making her Paralympic debut in the F40 shot on Saturday but has the benefit of learning about the big occasion, at the closest possible quarters, from one of Ireland's greatest athletes ever.
Paralympics • 02 Sep 21

O'Leary doubles up for tilt at Tokyo medal

University professor Pat O'Leary is doubling up at the Paralympics as he takes on a new discipline on the water.
Paralympics • 01 Sep 21

Maturity brings expectation for medal-chaser McCarthy

Niamh McCarthy is back in the hunt for a discus medal at the Paralympics on Wednesday, five years after claiming silver in Rio.
Paralympics • 31 Aug 21

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