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From left, Seamus O'Connor, coach Ian Burson and Brendan 'Bubba' Newby

Team Ireland ready to make their mark in Beijing

The 2022 Winter Olympics officially gets underway today and for Team Ireland's athletes, it's the culmination of years of hard work.

Beijing 2022 • 04 Feb 22

Brendan Newby will be one of Ireland's two flag bearers, along with Elsa Desmond

Irish Olympic flag bearers speak of pride

Irish athletes Brendan Newby and Elsa Desmond have spoken of their pride at being selected as the country's flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Olympics • 31 Jan 22

Brendan Newby pictured at the Irish Winter Olympic squad's training base in Austria

Bubba still 'stoked' and ready to soar in Beijing

Irish freestyle skier Brendan Newby is hoping that experience gives him an edge in his second Winter Olympics next month.

Olympics • 27 Jan 22

From left, Seamus O'Connor, Jack Gower, Thomas Maloney Westgaard, Elsa Desmond, Brendan 'Bubba' Newby and Tess Arbez

Six athletes named in Ireland's Winter Olympic team

Team Ireland has confirmed the six athletes that will represent the country at the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing next month.

Olympics • 24 Jan 22

Bubba Newby finished 22nd out of 27 competitors in the Men's Halfpipe qualification event

'Unbelievable dude' – Newby delight with Olympic effort

Ireland's Brendan 'Bubba' Newby was delighted with his performance despite missing out on qualification in the Men's Halfpipe qualification event at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

Paris 2024 • 20 Feb 18

Bubba Newby catches some serious air on his first run

Bubba Newby fails to make halfpipe final after fall

Ireland's Brendan 'Bubba' Newby has finished 22nd in his Men's Halfpipe qualification event at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

Paris 2024 • 20 Feb 18

Brendan Newby will compete on Tuesday in the half pipe event

Positive Brendan Newby striving for improvement

Brendan Newby says the half pipe event at the Winter Olympics is "dangerously fun" as he looks to make his mark in Pyeongchang.

Paris 2024 • 17 Feb 18

Seamus O'Connor, Tess Arbez, Pat McMillan and Brendan Newby of Team Ireland

Newby 'stoked' after securing Winter Olympics berth

Half pipe skier Brendan Newby has had a nervy wait to secure a place in the Irish team for the Winter Olympics, but he is "stoked with everything" as he gets set to represent his birth country in South Korea.

Other sport • 30 Jan 18

Snowboarder Seamus O'Connor is heading for his second Winter Games

Five-strong Team Ireland gear up for Winter Games

Alpine skiers Tess Arbez and Patrick McMillian, cross country skier, Thomas Westgard, half pipe skier Brendan 'Bubba' Newby and snowboarder Seamus O'Connor have been confirmed by the Olympic Council of Ireland as the five athletes who have qualified to represent Ireland at the Winter Games.

Other sport • 06 Feb 18

Brendan Newby