Tag: olympics
Rio Olympics reaches colourful conclusion
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach praised Rio's "marvellous Games" during a closing ceremony marked by colour, music and rain at the Maracana Stadium. Read moreKilkenny’s Arthur Lanigan-O’Keeffe in top ten finish
His progress was marked during the final biathlon event. Read moreWatch this Spanish basketball player score ridiculously tough three-pointer in women’s Olympic final
It's the final of the women's basketball competition in Rio tonight, and one player has given us an Olympic moment to remember. Read moreGary O’Donovan will be Ireland’s flag bearer for Olympics closing ceremony
Gary O'Donovan has been selected as Ireland's flag bearer for the closing ceremony at the Rio Olympic Games. Read moreImpressive finish for Ireland’s Aileen Reid in Olympic triathlon
Ireland's Aileen Reid has finished 21st in the Olympic women's triathlon on Copacabana today. Read moreSinn Féin calls for open and transparent inquiry into Olympic ticketing scandal
There are calls for the inquiry into the Olympic ticketing scandal announced by the Government to be open and transparent. Read moreUsain Bolt on cloud nine after completing ‘triple triple’ Olympic mission
Usain Bolt hopes he has achieved a feat no man will be able to match as he completed his 'triple triple' mission by anchoring Jamaica to gold in the men's 4x100 metres relay on his final Olympic appearance. Read moreRob Heffernan upgraded to fifth in 50k Race Walk
The Cork walker was in the top ten for much of the race but couldn't break through to the medal positions. Read moreOlympic boxing summed up, by Foil, Arms and Hog
You have to laugh. Or you would cry. Read moreMinister Ross to meet Attorney General today to discuss Rio ticket touting scandal
The Sports Minister is due to meet with the Attorney General later to discuss an investigation into the Rio ticket touting scandal. Read more