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Dublin , Ireland - 29 November 2016; Dr Ronnie Delany - Olympic 1,500m Champion 1956. Dublin. (Photo By Ray McManus/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Olympic gold medallist Ronnie Delany dies aged 91

Legendary Olympic 1500m gold medal winner Ronnie Delany has died at the age of 91.

2028 Open moved to avoid Olympics clash

The 2028 Open will be held a fortnight later than usual to avoid clashing with the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the R&A has announced.

Golf • 08 Dec 25

Scottie Scheffler, Tommy Fleetwood and Hideki Matsuyama smile with their respective gold, silver and bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Games

Mixed team golf event added to 2028 LA Games schedule

The world's best golfers will have the chance to compete for more medals after a mixed team event was added to the schedule for the 2028 Olympic Games.

Golf • 09 Apr 25

Thomas Bach gives an opening speech during the IOC Executive Board meeting

IOC candidates make their final push ahead of voting

The race for the most powerful job in world sport is coming to a finish as the seven contenders for the International Olympic Committee presidency make their final moves ahead of a vote that will shape the sporting landscape for the next decade.

Olympics • 19 Mar 25

Ireland have secured 19 Olympic medals in the boxing ring

IOC recommends boxing for inclusion at 2028 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee's executive board has recommended the inclusion of boxing in the Los Angeles 2028 summer Olympics, ending a years-long saga regarding the sport's future in the games.

Boxing • 17 Mar 25

Aifric Keogh with her Olympic bronze medal

Olympic medal-winning rower Keogh announces retirement

Tokyo Olympic Games bronze medallist Aifric Keogh has announced her retirement from international rowing.

Rowing • 24 Jan 25

Listen: Radio 1 documentary - Jacqui in Paris

Jacqui in Paris delves into Jacqui Hurley's summer diary and the story of Ireland's memorable haul of seven medals over the course of a week at the 2024 Olympic Games.

Athletics • 27 Dec 24

Ciara Mageean is targeting a return to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles

Mageean: LA dream still alive despite Paris heartbreak

Ciara Mageean insists that Los Angeles is still in her sights as she continues her recovery from the surgery that kept her out of the Paris Olympics.

Olympics • 23 Nov 24

Aoife O'Rourke (L) found Elzbieta Wojcik of Poland a tricky opponent

Paris 2024: O'Rourke stunned by Poland's Wojcik

Aoife O'Rourke suffered a surprise defeat to Poland's Elzbieta Wojcik in her opening, last-16 middleweight bout at the Olympic Games in Paris.

Boxing • 31 Jul 24

Ellen Walshe made it through to the final of the 400 IM

Journos and all swimming with the tide of good news

A sense of anticipation amongst the Irish press contingent that swimming will deliver some more good news in the next few days.

Paris 2024 • 29 Jul 24

Germany's Timo Eder in action on the bars

Gymnastics risk and reward and a Secret Service visit

International coach Colm Murray simplifies the scoring process in gymnastics and a VIP arrival on the first day of competition at Paris 2024.

Paris 2024 • 27 Jul 24

The Eiffel tower decorated with the Olympic rings

Team Ireland expects as Paris prepares to put on a show

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games is set to showcase the city of Paris, with Ireland striving to achieve its best-ever medals tally.

Paris 2024 • 26 Jul 24

Thomas Barr on his way to winning the 400m hurdles national title at the end of June

Barr: Not making 400 hurdles a weight off my shoulders

Thomas Barr on coming to terms with not making the time for the 400m hurdles at the Paris Olympics and why the mixed relay team can make the final.

Olympics • 19 Jul 24

Shane Lowry and Leona Maguire pictured at the team announcement

McIlroy, Lowry, Maguire and Meadow confirmed for Paris

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow will once again represent Ireland in golf at the Paris Olympic Games, replicating the team that competed in Tokyo.

Golf • 15 Jul 24

McSharry enjoying all the moments on the road to Paris

Mona McSharry is primed and ready for Paris 2024, as she aims to improve on her maiden Olympic appearance.

Swimming • 06 Jul 24

Clockwise from top left: Dean Clancy, Michaela Walsh, Jack Marley, Jennifer Lehane, Aidan Walsh and Grainne Walsh

Ireland's boxing contingent announced for Paris Games

The 10 boxers who will compete for Ireland at the Paris Games have been confirmed, with Tokyo medallists Kellie Harrington and Aidan Walsh back to pursue more glory.

Boxing • 28 Jun 24

It's a first Olympics for the 19-year-old

Passmore aims for six of the best in Olympic diving bow

After receiving news that he has made the cut to represent Ireland in diving at the Paris Olympics, Jake Passmore is hoping to give it everything in the 3m springboard event.

Diving • 27 Jun 24

Eve McMahon is laser-focused on Olympic success

McMahon laser-focused on success despite realists

Team Ireland have announced four sailors as part of the team that will compete in Marseille at next month's Olympic Games.

Sailing • 19 Jun 24

Shane Sweetnam has made the cut for Paris

Coyle, O'Connor and Sweetman nominated for Olympics

Horse Sport Ireland have nominated Daniel Coyle, Cian O'Connor and Shane Sweetnam to represent Ireland in Show Jumping and Eventing at the Paris Olympics.

Equestrian • 10 Jun 24

Aidan Walsh has his hand raised in victory following his box-off win in Bangkok

Ireland quartet qualify as record number set for Paris

Aidan Walsh, Daina Moorehouse, Jennifer Lehane and Grainne Walsh have become the latest Irish boxers to qualify for the upcoming Olympic Games.

Boxing • 04 Jun 24

Hugo Keenan is aiming to go to the Olympic Games

Keenan makes Sevens comeback in Ireland victory

Hugo Keenan made his Ireland Sevens return in Madrid this afternoon helping James Topping's side to a 26-21 victory over South Africa.

Rugby • 31 May 24

Olympic qualifier heartbreak for Cassidy and Mari

Kelyn Cassidy and Sean Mari's Paris 2024 hopes ended at the final Olympic boxing qualifying tournament in Bangkok today.

Boxing • 30 May 24

John Treacy crosses the finish line at the Los Angeles Coliseum

The silver secret - Treacy's Olympic marathon medal

40 years ago this August, John Treacy won an Olympic silver medal in his first ever marathon.

Athletics • 31 May 24

Hugo Keenan makes a return to Sevens after a five-year-break

Keenan included in Ireland Sevens squad

Hugo Keenan has been included in the Ireland Sevens squad for this weekend's season-ending tournament in Madrid.

Rugby • 27 May 24

Hugo Keenan is set to return to Sevens rugby for the Olympic Games

Keenan set for Olympic Sevens switch with Ireland

Hugo Keenan is set to miss Ireland's upcoming tour of South Africa, with the Leinster full-back to join up with the Ireland Sevens programme ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris.

United Rugby Championship • 22 May 24