THE words of Tom Reidy are as vivid now as they were 14 years ago: ‘If you want to go further, there is something there.’ Chloe Magee: From the comfort…
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Sport star Sinead Jennings set for frontline return as doctor in Melbourne
by Chris McNulty May 3, 2020EXCLUSIVE: SINEAD Jennings admits that she’s ‘apprehensive’ about returning to work as a GP on Monday. Sport star Sinead Jennings set for frontline return as doctor in Melbourne was last…
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Donegal Olympian Boyce fears the end is nearer as 50k race walk set to be scrapped
by Chris McNulty March 12, 2019Donegal Olympian Brendan Boyce feels he will be forced to take early retirement from his sport after the IAAF Race Walking Committee approved new distances in the discipline. Donegal Olympian…
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AthleticsLetterkenny AC
Mark English: Back on track with some scores to settle in Glasgow
by Chris McNulty February 28, 2019Mark English knew the moment he stepped off the track at the Olympiastadion last August that something was amiss – and he had to correct it. Mark English: Back on…
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AthleticsLetterkenny AC
Brendan Boyce: “My life’s work could be ended with a vote and a rubber stamp”
by Chris McNulty April 6, 2017Double Donegal Olympian Brendan Boyce says he will be forced to retire from sport if proposals to axe his event – the 50k race walk – are passed by the…
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Chloe Magee opens up on the demons that threatened to derail her Olympic bid
by Chris McNulty February 14, 2017Chloe Magee has competed at more Olympic Games – three – than any other Donegal sportsperson, but the Raphoe woman has opened up about the struggles she endured in 2016.…
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Inspirational Sinead Jennings: “If you want to do it enough, you’ll find a away”
by Chris McNulty January 28, 2017ON the surface, as a 39-year-old mother-of-three in the process of qualifying as a doctor, Sinead Jennings doesn’t have the feel of someone who could find the time to compete…
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Donegal women in line for Irish Sportswoman of the Year award
by Chris McNulty December 14, 2016DONEGAL IS well represented in the nominations for the sportswomen.ie Irish Sportswoman of the Year 2016. Donegal women in line for Irish Sportswoman of the Year award was last modified:…
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Chloe Magee and top Irish players to take part in exhibition game at ‘welcome home’ function
by Chris McNulty September 12, 2016CHLOE MAGEE returns to her roots this evening; back to where it all began, at the Raphoe Badminton Club. Chloe Magee and top Irish players to take part in exhibition…
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Audio: Brendan Boyce already planning the next Olympic cycle
by Chris McNulty September 3, 2016BRENDAN BOYCE FEELS he is closing in on medal territory at European and World level following a top 20 finish in the men’s 50k race walk at the Olympic Games…
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