‘Sport’ Archives
400 Athletes Compete In Kilrush Triathlon
Almost 400 athletes competed in the final Tri 3 Triathlon series event in glorious sunshine in Kilrush on Saturday last. Patricia O’Brien from Ennis finished first in a race that was open to all levels and saw participants from throughout Ireland and the UK travel to the West Clare town to swim in the local marina, bike the scenic coastline [...]
Community Day To Celebrate Anniversary Of Ali Visit To Ennis
Ennis Town Council has announced details of a free community day for local people to celebrate the anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s visit to Ennis in 2009. The events take place tomorrow, Saturday 4th September, from 2-5pm in Glór and Ennis Town Centre and include screenings of a special half-hour video feature on the now famous visit in 2009, [...]
Meet And Train Reminder For Limerick Mini-Marathon Participants
Limerick County Council has urged participants of the 2010 Limerick Women's Mini-Marathon to ensure they are prepared for the annual event by taking part in Meet and Train sessions across Limerick over the coming weeks. (more...)
MEDIA ADVISORY Tree Planting Ceremony Marking Ali Link With Co Clare
ATTN NEWS EDITOR / PHOTODESK A tree planting ceremony marking Muhammad Ali’s ancestral link with Ennis, County Clare, will be held in Turnpike, Ennis at 4pm on Wednesday 1st September 2010. (more...)
Broadcasting Legend To Participate In “Celebrating The Greatest” Event
Award winning broadcaster and world famous boxing commentator Bob Sheridan has been confirmed as a guest speaker at an event marking the first anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s visit to Ennis. Ali, the three-time World Heavyweight Champion was named the first Honorary Freeman of Ennis in 1st September 2009 in recognition of his career achievements [...]
1800 Take Part In Sold-Out Sky Ride Etape Hibernia
Over 1,800 cyclists took part in Ireland’s first ever closed road mass participation cycling event in County Clare today. The inaugural Sky Ride Etape Hibernia attracted cyclists from all over Ireland and the UK, as well as from throughout Europe and USA. Participants cycled 82 miles of traffic free roads in some of West of Ireland’s most [...]
First All-Island Cricket Sixes Tournament Is Launched
Sports Academy International, supported by Cork Harlequins Cricket Club and Cricket Ireland, today announced details of the first all-island Cricket Sixes tournament. The inaugural ‘Cork Cricket Challenge’ will take place in Cork Harlequins Cricket Club on Saturday, September 11th. Tomas Madigan, CEO of Sports AI said: “We are delighted to [...]
Celebrating The Greatest – One Year On From Muhammad Ali Visit To Ennis
The first anniversary of boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s visit to Ennis, supported by Alltech - the global animal nutrition supplement leader, will be officially marked on Wednesday 1st September. The three-time World Heavyweight Champion was named the first Honorary Freeman of Ennis in 1st September 2009 in recognition of his career [...]
1750 Cyclists Gear Up For Sky Ride Etape Hibernia
Over 1750 cyclists are gearing up to take part in Ireland’s first closed road mass participation cycle next Sunday, 22 August. Cyclists from throughout Ireland, UK, USA and various parts of Europe will gather in County Clare next week to take part in the inaugural Sky Ride Etape Hibernia, which will be held over an 82-mile course. Cycling [...]
MEDIA IMAGES RDS Exhibition On Irish Show Jumping
Minister for Defence Tony Killeen, T.D., attended an Exhibition on the history of Irish Show jumping in Ireland at the RDS Library on Wednesday July 28 2010. (more...)
Cycling Legend Kelly Confirmed For Sky Ride Etape Hibernia
Irish cycling legend Sean Kelly, has today been confirmed as a participant in the 2010 Sky Ride Etape Hibernia, Ireland’s first closed road mass participation cycling event which takes place in County Clare on Sunday August 22nd. Kelly was one of the world's most successful road cyclists of the 1980s, and one of the finest classics riders of [...]
Hundreds To Compete In Inaugural Golf Challenge
Hundreds of golfers from throughout Clare will participate in ‘The Clare Ultimate Golf Challenge’, details of which were announced today. The inaugural competition, proceeds from which will go towards the Clare Tourism Forum’s 2011 marketing campaign, will see over 400 golfers play all ten golf courses in the county between late July and [...]
Stars Confirmed For Sky Ride Etape Hibernia
Olympic gold medallist Denise Lewis and leading Irish comedian PJ Gallagher have been confirmed as participants in the Sky Ride Etape Hibernia, Ireland’s first closed road mass participation cycling event which takes place in County Clare on August 22nd. The announcement comes less than a fortnight after professional Italian riders and Team Sky [...]
Killeen Officiates At European Triathlon Championships In Athlone
The Minister for Defence Mr Tony Killeen TD today officiated at the opening ceremony for the European Triathlon Championships in Athlone, Co. Westmeath. (more...)
Thousands Attend Adare Festival
An estimated 60,000 people will descend on the County Limerick town of Adare today for the start of the fourth annual Adare Village Festival. Tiger Woods will make his first international appearance in a golf tournament since his return to the sport when he takes part in the JP McManus Pro Am Golf Tournament at Adare Manor Hotel & Golf [...]
Limerick Programme To Air In 54 Countries
Images of Limerick City and County will be beamed into 50 million homes in 54 countries this Friday July 2nd at 7.30pm when Eurosport broadcasts a programme on the recent Strongman Champions League (SCL) Ireland event. The event, which took place during the June Bank Holiday weekend, saw over 2,000 people flock to Limerick Racecourse to witness [...]
MEDIA IMAGE Senior Schools International Table Tennis Championships
Senior Schools International Table Tennis Championship 25/6/2010 Cllr David Naughton, Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council, welcoming Edel O'Reilly, Ashley Civan and Alex Thackaberry, President of the Irish Table Tennis Association to County Limerick for the Senior Schools International Table Tennis Championships in The University of [...]
Kilrush Triathlon Is Launched
The countdown to the final stage of Sports AI’s TRI3 Series officially began today when the event was officially launched in Kilrush, County Clare. The Tri3 Kilrush event is being staged by Sports AI in conjunction with Kilrush Town Council, Shannon Development and Clare County Council and will attract hundreds of competitors to the West Clare [...]