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Former Manchester United defender unaware of ‘fixated’ fan’s ‘monkey gesture’, court told

Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has told a trial jury he was unaware of being targeted by racist abuse including a monkey gesture by a “fixated” football fan during a Premier League match. Jamie Arnold is accused of ...

08 Aug 2022 at 18:06

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Dunlavin rider in action in Rio today

Dunlavin's Helen Kearney is back in action at the Paralympics in Rio today. She will compete in the Grade 1a Individual Championship at 4.45pm Irish time. Helen took part in the opening round of the Grade 1a dressage competition under the ...

15 Sept 2016 at 11:12

Newbridge shooter and Dunlavin rider reflect on performances

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Newbridge shooter and Dunlavin rider reflect on Rio performances

Dunlavin rider, Helen Kearney has been reflecting on yesterday's performance in Rio. Helen competed in the opening round of the Grade 1a dressage competition under the searing heat of the Brazilian sun. Speaking after her performance in ...

13 Sept 2016 at 11:56

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Caragh wheelchair racer out of 800m in Rio due to illness

It has been confirmed that Ireland's sole wheelchair racer at the Paralympic Games has been withdrawn from the T53 800m heats scheduled for tomorrow, on medical grounds. Caragh's Patrick Monahan, who is set to make his Paralympic debut ...

13 Sept 2016 at 11:30

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Manchester United football legend comes to the home of Sligo Rovers

Rio Ferdinand was present at Sligo Rovers home-ground, The Showgrounds, for a cross-boarder celebratory event between the Rio Ferdinand Foundation and International Fund for Ireland. The event hosted by Sligo Rovers name 'Beyond the ...

27 Mar 2024 at 19:46

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Kildare and West Wicklow paralympians due to arrive home from Rio tomorrow

Four Kildare and West Wicklow athletes will be amongst Ireland’s 48 strong Rio 2016 Paralympic team to wave goodbye to the athletes’ village today and begin their journey homeward. The team is scheduled to touch down in Dublin ...

20 Sept 2016 at 16:29

Baltinglass cyclist now looking forward to Tokyo games

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Baltinglass athlete has sights set on Tokyo

Baltinglass athlete Ciara Staunton now has her sights set on the Tokyo games. The Kilcullen Cycling Club member took to the road in the H2-4 Road Race yesterday. Staunton, who made her debut at the Games this year, was in a ...

16 Sept 2016 at 11:40

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Dunlavin rider reflects on yesterday's performance in Rio

Dunlavin's Helen Kearney had a disspointing day in the dressage arena in Rio yesterday. Competing in the Grade 1a Individual Championship test, she scored 68.870% in an event in which she won silver in London 2012. However ...

16 Sept 2016 at 11:14

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Newbridge sharp shooter focused on next Paralympic event

Newbridge's Sean Baldwin put yesterday's disappointment of not qualifying for the final at the Paralympic Games behind him as he focused on his upcoming events. The shooting competitor was in action yesterday in his ...

09 Sept 2016 at 13:09

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Newbridge sharp shooter Sean in action in Paralympics

Newbridge man, Sean Baldwin will be action today at the first day of the Paralympics in Rio. Sean will be setting out on the firing range at 4pm Irish time and is expected to make it through to the final of the R1 ...

08 Sept 2016 at 12:48

Northern Ireland

Peace project led by Rio Ferdinand charity to receive £1m in funding

A cross-border peace academy led by the Rio Ferdinand Foundation is to receive more than £1 million in funding. The charity project, which partners with Sligo Rovers and Glentoran football clubs, will deliver a ...

06 Apr 2025 at 11:00

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