Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

The rowers get the Irish campaign under way on Saturday morning

Irish know positive tests would spell Games over

Team Ireland athletes have been told that a positive Covid-19 test at this stage would signal the end of their Olympics hopes.

Olympics • 22 Jul 21

Peter Sherrard: 'They've been dealing exceptionally well with Covid until this point in time'

Sherrard: Japan Covid concern should be kept in context

Olympic Federation of Ireland chief executive Peter Sherrard is "absolutely" confident that the Tokyo Games will go ahead.

Olympics • 29 May 21

Sherrard: Tokyo restrictions will be a big challenge

Olympic Federation of Ireland chief executive Peter Sherrard has admitted that strict measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic will "minimise the athletes' experience" at Tokyo 2020, but is still looking forward to a Games where Ireland could field its largest ever team.

Olympics • 30 Apr 21

Peter Sherrard wants to see a return to training for Irish Olympic hopefuls

Irish Olympic boss appeals for easing of restrictions

Olympic Federation of Ireland CEO Peter Sherrard has warned that Irish Olympians are losing ground on their European and global rivals because of Ireland's Covid-19 restrictions.

Paris 2024 • 03 Jun 20

Peter Sherrard recognised postponing the Games was a difficult decision for the 2020 organisers

Delaying Tokyo 2020 'the right call', says OFI chief

The Olympic Federation of Ireland has endorsed the decision to postpone the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games until 2021, while Paralympics Ireland has also welcomed the move amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Paris 2024 • 24 Mar 20

Peter Sherrard was appointed CEO of Olympic Federation of Ireland last year have previously held roles within the FAI

Sherrard: Potential FAI lessons from Olympic debacle

The upturn in fortunes at the Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) could provide lessons for the embattled Football Association of Ireland, according to OFI CEO Peter Sherrard.

Paris 2024 • 24 Apr 19

New name and look for Olympic Council of Ireland

Team Ireland at the next Olympics will be wearing a new crest.

Paris 2024 • 15 Sep 18

Sherrard appointed CEO of Olympic Council of Ireland

The OCI have confirmed the appointment of Peter Sherrard as their new Chief Executive Office, joining the organisation from the FAI.

Paris 2024 • 08 Feb 18

Peter Sherrard