Derval O’Rourke

Sarah Lavin bidding to clear last hurdle on the way to her Olympic dream

Limerick woman within touching distance of joining elite 100m hurdlers in Tokyo

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 06:00

Derval O’Rourke: ‘Who cares if there’s nobody in the stadium?’

Three-time Olympian says athletes must prioritise performance over experience in Tokyo

Thu Feb 04 2021 - 06:00

RTÉ’s Sam Bennett faux pas adds insult to imagery

Mistaken identity as Bennett, arguably, robbed at the RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year

Fri Jan 29 2021 - 12:45

Ireland’s Fittest Family: Hanging from a log suspended over a filthy trench. Perfect metaphor for 2021

Patrick Freyne: Are we not all, in a very real way, clinging on for dear life during lockdown?

Fri Jan 29 2021 - 05:00

Meet the nominees for The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year 2020

Introducing the 12 contenders for this year’s award after a stellar year in women’s sport

Thu Dec 17 2020 - 06:00

Tommy Bowe still on his game and alert to all possibilities

Former Lions, Ireland and Ulster winger has never been one to settle for the comfort zone

Sat Oct 10 2020 - 09:30

The purest thrill of athletics that’s gone from the summer

Irish Schools Athletics Association has cancelled all regional and provincial events

Sat Apr 25 2020 - 07:00

Business as usual for Fionnuala McCormack

McCormack returns to cross-country in Sunday’s national championship

Wed Nov 20 2019 - 15:12

Derval O’Rourke: elite athlete’s slow-cooked beef dinner

Daily Dish: former Olympic hurdler Derval O’Rourke fuels her family with a slow-cooked stew

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 12:00

Who hasn’t pushed their family to the mental limits with one visit?

Patrick Freyne: Ireland’s Fittest Family a far cry from country’s typical household

Fri Nov 01 2019 - 06:00

Resilient Mageean doesn’t need telling how hard it can be

Portaferry runner’s midweek masterclass the latest high in career of peaks and troughs

Sat Feb 16 2019 - 07:45

Get crafty with Kilkenny's makers and creators

From bashing gold to slipping and scoring, you can pack a lot into 48 hours in the craft capital of Ireland

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 06:00

Team Ireland hope to continue national medal rush in Berlin

Mageean and Barr among main hopes as European Athletics Championships begin

Mon Aug 06 2018 - 13:04

Derval O’Rourke: ‘Invest in your health and wellbeing’

Ambassador for Pfizer Health Index 2018 says 20 minutes is better than nothing – a very useful mantra on busy days

Sat Jul 28 2018 - 06:00

Annalise Murphy: An incredible finish to 40,000 miles of racing

The non-stop-every-waking-hour concentration is both daunting and addictive

Wed Jun 27 2018 - 06:30

Cork city marathon: 8,500 take part as heat makes for challenging conditions

Dolores Duffy dressed up as ‘Superwoman’ as she bids to complete her 65th marathon

Sun Jun 03 2018 - 15:24

No relationship ever began with the words ‘nice arse, love’ bellowed at a stranger

France has banned street harassment and it’s time we discussed that here too

Sat Mar 24 2018 - 06:00

Sonia O’Sullivan: Can rugby really call itself a global sport?

Even in a rugby country like Australia the Six Nations barely registers as a blip on the radar

Thu Mar 01 2018 - 07:45

Patsy McGonagle steps down as Irish Athletics manager

The Donegal man held the position for 25 years which included four Olympic Games

Thu Oct 26 2017 - 13:45

Groove Festival: Here's everything you need to know

Primal Scream and UB40 headline the weekend festival at Killruddery House in Bray

Fri Aug 18 2017 - 09:00