BY RYAN FERRY BRENDAN Boyce says the Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay is a viable option as he tries to make it to his fourth Olympics in Paris next summer. Boyce has been one of the top athletes in Ireland over the last 12 years, and competed in the 50km Race Walk at the London, […]
Letterkenny woman has key role in Olympics challenge
A LETTERKENNY woman is finalising plans for the Tokyo Olympics. Dr Sharon Madigan is Head of Performance Nutrition at Sport Ireland and she works with the Irish Olympic Team. The eldest daughter of Jim and Mary Madigan, Ramelton Road, Dr Madigan’s sister Bronagh works in Letterkenny University Hospital while her brother Paul is employed at […]
John Cronin to officiate at 2020 Olympics in Tokyo
John Cronin started out with Glenree AC, an offshoot of Cranford AC which would merge back with Cranford after a few years.
Letterkenny Olympian ready for fourth Dublin Marathon
By her own admission, Caitriona Jennings would have been guilty of putting the body under too much pressure during workouts.
Three young Raphoe players on Irish U21 squad
The fact that three Donegal players have made the Ireland U21 squad is a massive achievement for Raphoe Hockey Club.
Harry Cannon: Olympian and Irish ‘keeper from Dungloe
EVEN the most dedicated follower of Donegal sport might be hard-pressed to identify the first native of the county to play in goal for Ireland.
Pa Sharkey: Death of a Donegal legend
“He dealt well with life and, when disaster struck, he would soon look to the future. He always took the time to find the positive,”
Olympian Sinéad Jennings is keen to set more goals
Today, Friday, Sinéad Jennings celebrates her fortieth birthday but most of the spotlight this week has been on her daughter Molly’s fourth birthday.
Boyce focussed on his Rio race
IT’S been a long wait, but Brendan Boyce will finally get his chance to compete in the Rio Olympics tomorrow afternoon.