To mark six months until the start of London 2012, the Olympic Village has been handed over by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) so officials can start the huge process of fitting-out the new apartments ready for the arrival of more than 10,000 athletes.  The Village, which has been completed …

Irish women have beaten South Africa, in the first of two training matches in Johannesburg, as part of their warm-weather training in the build up to the FIH Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The early moments of this game presented both sides with goal-scoring opportunities, but it was Ireland who had the …

Ireland’s national champion Clara Peters once again showed her mettle in Sheffield this afternoon at the Europe an Figure Skating Championships 2012 during the ladies preliminary round and qualified to skate in the next stage of the event this Friday. Peters was up against 22 other skaters from around Europe …

Current European and Irish Elite light-heavyweight champion Joe Ward will open his Irish title defence with a semi-final meeting against Davey Joe Joyce at the National Stadium on Friday. The winner will advance to face either Ken Egan or Eamon Walsh in the 81Kg final. Walsh and Egan clash Saturday. …