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Tipperary Olympians by Michael O'Dwyer
In
the run up to the London Olympic Games 2012, Michael O'Dwyer in
conjunction with the Tipperary Star newpaper has compiled a series of
very interesting articles on Tipperary Men & Women who have
participated in past Olympic Games. A new article is published in the
Tipperary Star Newspaper every Wednesday. Our thanks to both Michael
& the Tipperary Star who have given their kind permission to have
the articles reproduced here.
- Denis St. George Daly, Olympics 1900, Polo
- Jim Mitchell, Olympics 1904, Athletics (56lb Weight Throw, Hammer, Discus), Tug Of War
- Tom Kiely, Olympics 1904, Athletics (All Round Contest)
- Jack Holloway, Olympics 1904, Athletics (All Round Contest)
- Johnny Hayes, Olympics 1908, Athletics (Marathon)
- Laurence Kiely, Olympics 1908, Athletics (110M Hurdles)
- James Barrett, Olympics 1908, Athletics (Shot Putt, Discus - Greek Style)
- Matt McGrath, Olympics: 1908, 1912, 1920, 1924 in Athletics (Hammer) & Tug of War
- Percy Allman-Smith, Olympics: 1908, Hockey
- John Jellico, Olympics 1908, Sailing
- Paddy Quinn, Olympics: 1912 in Athletics (Shot Putt)
- JJ Ryan, Olympics: 1924 in Athletics (10,000m, 10,000m Cross Country)
- Bill Shanahan, Olympics 1924 in Athletics (Decathlon)
- Paddy Dwyer, Olympics 1924, Boxing
- Boy Murphy, Olympics: 1924, 1928, Boxing
- Terence Sanders, Olympics 1924, Rowing
- Ernie McKay, Olympics 1924, Soccer
- Joseph O'Connor, Olympics: 1924, 1928, Water Polo
- Michael O'Connor, Olympics: 1924, 1928, Water Polo
- Paddy Anglim, Olympics: 1928, Long Jump
- Theo Phelan, Olympics: 1928, Triple Jump
- Dr. Pat O' Callaghan, Olympics: 1928 & 1932, Hammer
- Cyril Simey, Olympics: 1928, Fencing
- Bob Tisdall, Olympics: 1932, Athletics 400m Hurdles & Decathlon
- Aileen Meagher, Olympics: 1936, 100m & 4 x 100m Relay
- Jimmy Reardon, Olympics: 1948, 400m & 4 x 400m Relay
- John Joe Barry, Olympics: 1948, 1500m & 5,000m
- Paddy Fahey, Olympics: 1948, Athletics 10,000m
- Jack Ryan, Olympics: 1948, Cycling
- Tommy Dermody, Olympics: 1948, Fencing
- Paddy Dooley, Olympics: 1948, Rowing
- Peter Crotty, Olympics: 1952, Boxing
- Sonny O'Gorman, Olympics: 1960, Athletics (Marathon)
- John Lawlor, Olympics: 1960, 1964, Athletics (Hammer)
- John Pennel, Olympics: 1964, 1968, Pole Vault
Old Newspaper Cuttings about Sports Days
- Littleton Sports Programme, 13th September 1877
- Abbey School Sports, Clonmel Chronicle, 21st September 1889
- Holycross Athletic Sports, Nenagh Guardian, 11th September 1901
- Carrick Sports, Nationalist, 29th July 1914
- International Cross Country Championships, Wales, 31st March 1951
- Cashel Novice Sports, Tipperary Star, 5th August 1961
"The Star who arrived late at the Dance" - See article here
Diarmaid
O'Meara, a former athlete with Roscrea A.C. has achieved great success
in the world of ballet. Read more about Diarmaid here.
Learn more about Diarmaid's career here.
Learn more about Ireland's Olympic Hopefuls 2012
IAAF.org News
News 2012
- Active Events Ireland, January 2012
- Race Report for Open 5km Road Race in Moyne, 22nd January 2012.
- Race Report for Clonmel A.C. 4km Race Series, Race No. 1, 11th January 2012.
News 2011
- County News - Munster Star Award Winners 2011 - 9th January 2012
- Active Events Ireland Newsletter - December 2011
- Tipperary Primary Schools Cross Country - See AAI Article here
- County Athletics Notes by Niall O'Sullivan, 18th December 2011.
- Busy Coaching & Development Season in the South West.
- Updated Munster Coaching & Development Calendar Jan to May 2012 Read more here
- NTSP Autumn/Winter Catch Newsletter for all Sporting News in North Tipperary , December 2011
- 2012 Provisional Coaching Calendar for Tipperary.
- Schools International Silver for Deirbhile Ryan, Nenagh Olympic, December 2011
- Free Code of Ethics & Good Practice for Children in Sport Courses now available. See AAI Link here
- Sean Tobin selected for Irish Junior Men's Cross Country Team for European Championships
- Gerry Duffy, Deca Ironman "Who Dares Runs" Talk, Nenagh Arts Centre, Saturday 10th December
- South Tipperary Post Primary Schools Competition Report, 23rd November 2011
- Tipperary Man achieves National Athletics LifeTime Achievement Award from Athletics Ireland
- Active Events Ireland - November 2011
- Brian Murray wins at World Police Games in New York, August 2011
- Clonmel A.C. News, May 2011
- Clonmel New Year 4km Series Race 7 Clonmel 2nd March 2011
- Clonmel New Year 4km Series Race 6 Clonmel 23rd February 2011
- Clonmel New Year 4km Series Race 5 Clonmel 16th February 2011
- Clonmel New Year 4km Series Race 4 Clonmel 9th February 2011
- Tipperary Juvenile Report 6th February 2011
- Clonmel New Year 4km Series Race 3 Clonmel 2nd February 2011
- Moyne 5km Open Road Race Moyne Sunday 30th January 2011
- Clonmel New Year 4km Series Race 2 Clonmel 26th January 2011
- Tipperary Juvenile Report (National CC) 18th January 2011
- Clonmel New Year 4k Series Race 1 Clonmel 12th January 2011
News 2010
- Clonmel A.C 4 Mile Road Race Sunday 26th Secember 20101
- Clonmel A.C 4km Road Race Series (Race No 7) Wednesday 15th Dec. 2010
- Clonmel A.C 4km Road Race Series (Race No 6) Wednesday 8th Dec. 2010
- Tipperary Cross Country 1945 to 1967
- Cidona Post Primary Schools Cross Country Clonmel Wed. 24th Nov 2010
- Clonmel A.C 4km Road Race Series (Race No 5) Wednesday 24th Nov.2010
- Clonmel A.C 4km Road Race Series (Race No 4) Wednesday 17th Nov.2010
- Tipp Teams for Munster Masters CC Dungarvan Sunday 21st November 2010
- Clonmel A.C 4km Road Race Series (Race No 3) Wednesday 10th Nov.2010
- Breeda Christie Tribute on Nationalist Newspaper
- Tipp Teams for Munster Intermediate CC Charleville 7th Nov 2010
- Tipp Cross Country Teams for Munster Novice & U23 CC Cork 17th Oct 2010
- Dundrum Athletic Club 50th Anniversary Function
- Tipperary Senior News 3rd October 2010
- Tipperary Juvenile News 3rd October 2010
- Boston Half Scientifis Marathon 15th August 2010
- Tipperary Juvenile News 26th July 2010
- Coillte 10km Road Race, Dundrum Wednesday 7th July 2010
- Templemore Fund Raising Drive for Hammer/Discus Cage
- Tipperary Teams For National Relays . Tullamore Sunday 25th July 2010
- Tipperary Juvenile News 5th July 2010
- Moyne A.C. 10km Mini Marathon, Monday 7th June 2010
- Athletics Jamboree, Thurles, 4th June 2010
- Tipperary Juvenile News 3rd May 2010
- Tipperary Juvenile News 12th April 2010
- Tipperary Senior Road Championships 2010 Preview
- Tipperary Senior Report 5th April 2010 ( Novice "B" Road)
- Clonmel Inter Firms Road Race No1 31st March 2010
- Tipperary Juvenile News 29th March 2010
- Tipperary Junior Report (Munster Indoors) 22rd March 2010
- Clonmel 4km Fun Run Race 7 Wednesday 2nd March 2010
- Honour For Templemore Athletic Club
- Clonmel 4km Fun Run Race 5 Wednesday 17th February 2010
- Annerville Sports Awards Minella Hotel Clonmel Saturday 30th Jan 2010
- Clonmel 4km Fun Run Race 4 Wednesday 10th February 2010
- Tipperary Juvenile News 8th February 2010
- Clonmel 4km Fun Run Race 3 Wednesday 3rd February 2010
- Tipperary Juvenile News 31th January 2010
- Moyne Road Race Report Sunday 31th January 2010
- Clonmel 4kn Fun Run Race 2 Wednesday 27th January 2010 (Notes)
- Tipperary Juvenile News 25th January 2010
- Junior/Juvenile News 18th January 2010
News 2009
News 2008
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