Olympic heartbreak led to World gold for Heffernan Five-time Olympian Rob Heffernan believes that the initial disappointment of missing out on a medal at the London Olympics spurred him on to becoming a world champion. Athletics • 09 Jan 24
Olympic heartbreak led to World gold for Heffernan Five-time Olympian Rob Heffernan believes that the initial disappointment of missing out on a medal at the London Olympics spurred him on to becoming a world champion. Athletics • 09 Jan 24
Heffernan joins Cork backroom team as performance coach Olympic bronze medallist Rob Heffernan has joined the Cork football backroom team as performance coach for the 2023 season. Football • 25 Nov 22
Heffernan joins Cork backroom team as performance coach Olympic bronze medallist Rob Heffernan has joined the Cork football backroom team as performance coach for the 2023 season. Football • 25 Nov 22
It's 'business as usual' for athletes, says Heffernan Five-time Olympian Rob Heffernan remains fully confident that the Olympic Games will go ahead as planned this summer, despite fears that Covid-19 may halt the games for a second time. Athletics • 27 May 21
It's 'business as usual' for athletes, says Heffernan Five-time Olympian Rob Heffernan remains fully confident that the Olympic Games will go ahead as planned this summer, despite fears that Covid-19 may halt the games for a second time. Athletics • 27 May 21
Cathal Heffernan to train with four Serie A giants Cathal Heffernan, the son of Irish Olympians Rob and Marian Heffernan, is set for a series of training sessions with Juventus, Roma, Atalanta and AC Milan in Italy. Soccer • 09 Mar 21
Cathal Heffernan to train with four Serie A giants Cathal Heffernan, the son of Irish Olympians Rob and Marian Heffernan, is set for a series of training sessions with Juventus, Roma, Atalanta and AC Milan in Italy. Soccer • 09 Mar 21
'It was an honour' - Heffernan announces retirement Five-time Olympian Rob Heffernan has announced his retirement from race walking. Athletics • 26 Jul 18
'It was an honour' - Heffernan announces retirement Five-time Olympian Rob Heffernan has announced his retirement from race walking. Athletics • 26 Jul 18
Heffernan weighing up crack at European Championships Rob Heffernan has left the door open for a crack at the European Championships in Berlin next summer. Athletics • 07 Dec 17
Heffernan weighing up crack at European Championships Rob Heffernan has left the door open for a crack at the European Championships in Berlin next summer. Athletics • 07 Dec 17
Heffernan has not made a decision on retirement Irish athlete Rob Heffernan has said he has not made any decision on retirement after it was widely speculated that his eighth place finish in the 50km walk at the World Athletics Championships would be his final race. Athletics • 15 Aug 17
Heffernan has not made a decision on retirement Irish athlete Rob Heffernan has said he has not made any decision on retirement after it was widely speculated that his eighth place finish in the 50km walk at the World Athletics Championships would be his final race. Athletics • 15 Aug 17
Worlds lifted the sport but gave Ireland a wake-up call So many positives came from the Worlds in London, but Ireland's overall performance wasn't one of them. Athletics • 14 Aug 17
Worlds lifted the sport but gave Ireland a wake-up call So many positives came from the Worlds in London, but Ireland's overall performance wasn't one of them. Athletics • 14 Aug 17
Heffernan set to retire after taking eighth at Worlds Rob Heffernan said "it's time for me to help the new generation" and admitted he's likely to retire after finishing eighth in the World Championships 50km walk. Athletics • 13 Aug 17
Heffernan set to retire after taking eighth at Worlds Rob Heffernan said "it's time for me to help the new generation" and admitted he's likely to retire after finishing eighth in the World Championships 50km walk. Athletics • 13 Aug 17
Mageean ends 'difficult week' with National win Ciara Mageean won a high-quality women's 3,000m in 9:08.83 and there were two new Irish records on the first day of an engaging Irish Life Health National Indoor Championships in the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena. Athletics • 18 Feb 17
Mageean ends 'difficult week' with National win Ciara Mageean won a high-quality women's 3,000m in 9:08.83 and there were two new Irish records on the first day of an engaging Irish Life Health National Indoor Championships in the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena. Athletics • 18 Feb 17
Rob Heffernan finally gets his Olympic medal It was a long time coming, but Rob Heffernan finally got the Olympic medal-winning moment of glory he deserved at a packed City Hall ceremony in Cork. Athletics • 03 Nov 16
Rob Heffernan finally gets his Olympic medal It was a long time coming, but Rob Heffernan finally got the Olympic medal-winning moment of glory he deserved at a packed City Hall ceremony in Cork. Athletics • 03 Nov 16
Heffernan delight at ‘surreal’ Olympic medal Rob Heffernan says he has realised his life’s dream by claiming an Olympic medal, more than four years after the 50km walk in London 2012. Athletics • 03 Nov 16
Heffernan delight at ‘surreal’ Olympic medal Rob Heffernan says he has realised his life’s dream by claiming an Olympic medal, more than four years after the 50km walk in London 2012. Athletics • 03 Nov 16
Heffernan to fulfil Olympic 'dream' at Cork event Rob Heffernan is to be presented with his Olympic bronze medal in two weeks' time at a special ceremony in Cork's Concert Hall. Athletics • 21 Oct 16
Heffernan to fulfil Olympic 'dream' at Cork event Rob Heffernan is to be presented with his Olympic bronze medal in two weeks' time at a special ceremony in Cork's Concert Hall. Athletics • 21 Oct 16
Rio Olympics - Day 14 round-up A day of almosts for the Irish on Day 14 in Rio, while on the track Usain Bolt completed his third clean sweep in a row as Jamaica took 4x100m gold. Paris 2024 • 20 Aug 16
Rio Olympics - Day 14 round-up A day of almosts for the Irish on Day 14 in Rio, while on the track Usain Bolt completed his third clean sweep in a row as Jamaica took 4x100m gold. Paris 2024 • 20 Aug 16
Heffernan back to sixth in 50km after appeal Rob Heffernan failed to bring home a medal but delivered yet another excellent performance at a major championships as he crossed the line in sixth place in the Olympic 50km Walk. Paris 2024 • 20 Aug 16
Heffernan back to sixth in 50km after appeal Rob Heffernan failed to bring home a medal but delivered yet another excellent performance at a major championships as he crossed the line in sixth place in the Olympic 50km Walk. Paris 2024 • 20 Aug 16
Column: Justice for Rob and Olive a small victory David Gillick reflects on the sweet justice of Rob Heffernan and Olive Loughnane's medal upgrades, but fears there were other Irish athletes cheated out of glory. Athletics • 29 Mar 16
Column: Justice for Rob and Olive a small victory David Gillick reflects on the sweet justice of Rob Heffernan and Olive Loughnane's medal upgrades, but fears there were other Irish athletes cheated out of glory. Athletics • 29 Mar 16
VIDEO: Heffernan won't celebrate bronze upgrade Rob Heffernan is refusing to dwell on the heartache of his fourth-placed finish at London 2012 as he looks set to finally get the bronze medal he so agonisingly missed out on four years ago. Athletics • 24 Feb 16
VIDEO: Heffernan won't celebrate bronze upgrade Rob Heffernan is refusing to dwell on the heartache of his fourth-placed finish at London 2012 as he looks set to finally get the bronze medal he so agonisingly missed out on four years ago. Athletics • 24 Feb 16
VIDEO: Heffernan hopeful of big showing in Rio Irish race walker Rob Heffernan believes that he can pose a potent threat in the 50km event at next summer’s Rio Olympics. Athletics • 02 Nov 15
VIDEO: Heffernan hopeful of big showing in Rio Irish race walker Rob Heffernan believes that he can pose a potent threat in the 50km event at next summer’s Rio Olympics. Athletics • 02 Nov 15
Rob Heffernan secures his ticket to Rio Rob Heffernan has qualified for a fifth consecutive Olympic Games following a fourth-place finish in the 50km event at the IAAF Race Waking Challenge meeting in Slovakia. Athletics • 21 Mar 15
Rob Heffernan secures his ticket to Rio Rob Heffernan has qualified for a fifth consecutive Olympic Games following a fourth-place finish in the 50km event at the IAAF Race Waking Challenge meeting in Slovakia. Athletics • 21 Mar 15
Loughane may get world gold after disqualification Ireland's Olive Loughnane could be in line for a World Championship gold after the Russian athlete she finished second to in 2009 was disqualified for doping. Athletics • 20 Jan 15
Loughane may get world gold after disqualification Ireland's Olive Loughnane could be in line for a World Championship gold after the Russian athlete she finished second to in 2009 was disqualified for doping. Athletics • 20 Jan 15
Rob Heffernan to receive European bronze Rob Heffernan will receive the bronze medal for the 20km walk at the 2010 European Championships in Cork tonight, awarded to him after winner Stanislav Emelyanov of Russia failed to meet doping standards. Athletics • 19 Dec 14
Rob Heffernan to receive European bronze Rob Heffernan will receive the bronze medal for the 20km walk at the 2010 European Championships in Cork tonight, awarded to him after winner Stanislav Emelyanov of Russia failed to meet doping standards. Athletics • 19 Dec 14
Rob Heffernan voices scepticism over Russians World 50km race walk champion Rob Heffernan has added his voice to concerns about Russian athletics, admitting he was sceptical about so many elite walkers coming from one nation. Athletics • 08 Dec 14
Rob Heffernan voices scepticism over Russians World 50km race walk champion Rob Heffernan has added his voice to concerns about Russian athletics, admitting he was sceptical about so many elite walkers coming from one nation. Athletics • 08 Dec 14
Heffernan: Euro performance 'felt like a death' World champion race walker Rob Heffernan has admitted he had been left “mentally and physically” broken after a disastrous performance at the European Championships last month. Athletics • 22 Sep 14
Heffernan: Euro performance 'felt like a death' World champion race walker Rob Heffernan has admitted he had been left “mentally and physically” broken after a disastrous performance at the European Championships last month. Athletics • 22 Sep 14
Mark English The European bronze medallist speaks about his success at the Dublin Airport homecoming Cricket • 18 Aug 14
Mark English The European bronze medallist speaks about his success at the Dublin Airport homecoming Cricket • 18 Aug 14
Rob Heffernan Rob Heffernan refelects on his poor performance after dropping out of the 50km walk final Sport AV • 15 Aug 14
Rob Heffernan Rob Heffernan refelects on his poor performance after dropping out of the 50km walk final Sport AV • 15 Aug 14
