Tag Archives: Irish Olympic Qualifiers

Congratulations Gladys!

Posted on May 23, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

A big shout out to Dr Gladys Ganiel who is well known as a commentator on Conflict Resolution on Slugger O’Toole. Less well known is that Gladys is a pretty good long distance runner. Today she has been selected as … Continue reading →

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Olympic Post Mortum

Posted on August 15, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

So……the Olympics and the Irish Team. The nature of the unchanging Olympic Schedule is that Ireland always seems to have a better second week tha first week. Halfway thru the Olympics, the story could easily have been that it would … Continue reading →

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Katie Taylor

Posted on August 9, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

No words are really necessary.

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Ireland …London Olympics

Posted on July 28, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

It is hard to believe that it is thirty-two years since I attended the Olympics in Moscow. Probably the greatest adventure of my life was going behind the Iron Curtain in 1980. I have always taken a big interest in … Continue reading →

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Olympic Update

Posted on May 30, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

At the moment, Ireland’s Olympic team has 53 people. There are actually 54 qualifiers but four qualified in the Womens Marathon and only three can go to London. Maria McCambridge is the unlucky lady. Gladys Ganiel-O’Neill who, at the moment has … Continue reading →

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Olympic Update

Posted on May 17, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Another Qualifier. Andrzej Jezierski (and I hope I have spelt that right) has qualified in Canoeing. He is Polish-born and living in Ireland for some years.

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Olympic Update

Posted on May 16, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Three more qualifiers. Ger Owens/Scott Flanigan (Sailing) Katie Taylor (Boxing).

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Olympic Update

Posted on May 13, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Colin Griffin (Athletics) has joined the list of Qualifiers.

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Olympic Update

Posted on May 13, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Two more qualifiers…..Eoin Rheinisch & Hannah Craig (Canoeing Slalom)

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Olympic Update

Posted on May 7, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Ireland’s latest Olympic qualifier is James Espie (Sailing)

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