Culture Northern Ireland: Sporthttp://www.culturenorthernireland.orgCulture Northern Ireland's RSS Feed for Sport eventsCopyright 2010 CultureNorthernIrelandWed, 17 Apr 2013 01:22:33 <![CDATA[Ulster Elite Amateur Boxing Championships]]>Ulster Elite Amateur Boxing Championships

Derry~Londonderry set to host January finals as part of the UK City of Culture 2013 programme of sporting events

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5420http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5420http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5420Thu, 13 Dec 2012 04:04:35 GMT<![CDATA[Olympics Legacy Charity Launches]]>sported.

Sir Keith Mills 'extremely pleased' to launch UK-wide sported. charity

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5277http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5277http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5277Thu, 11 Oct 2012 02:31:11 GMT<![CDATA[Paralympic Heroes]]>Jason Smyth and Michael McKillop

Padraig Coyle appraises the performance of Northern Ireland's athletes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5209http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5209http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5209Thu, 06 Sep 2012 01:10:25 GMT<![CDATA[Paralympian Eilish Byrne is Showjumping for Joy]]>Eilish Byrne

Armagh-based equestrian and her Dutch Warmblood mount Youri aim for a top five finish at the Paralympic Games

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5189http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5189http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5189Tue, 28 Aug 2012 02:18:11 GMT<![CDATA[Olympic Medallists Return]]>Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlon

Crowds turn out in force to welcome home the Belfast boxers and Coleraine rowers who triumphed at London 2012

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5168http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5168http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5168Thu, 16 Aug 2012 02:51:28 GMT<![CDATA[Sally Brown, Sprinting to Victory]]>Sally Brown

The Ballykelly sprinter will be feeling the 'adrenaline rush' at the 2012 Paralympic Games

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5127http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5127http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5127Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:00:30 GMT<![CDATA[Sporting Traditions in Newry & Mourne]]>Kevin Missen wins the 1960 Sam Maguire

Watch video from Bagenal's Castle in Newry and learn about the sports that have flourished in the shadow of the Mournes

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5125http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5125http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5125Wed, 25 Jul 2012 01:52:33 GMT<![CDATA[Martyn Irvine's Long Road to London 2012]]>Martyn Irvine

The track cyclist admits to being 'the freak' in his family, but all the training will be worth it for a podium finish

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5097http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5097http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5097Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:10:34 GMT<![CDATA[Judo Expert Lisa Kearney Dreams of Olympic Gold]]>Lisa Kearney

The 22-year old from west Belfast will make history in London this summer

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5096http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5096http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5096Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:38:31 GMT<![CDATA[Bethany Firth Goes Forth]]>Bethany Firth Goes Forth

The 16-year old Seaforde-born swimmer has taken the sport by storm. Up next, the London 2012 Paralympics

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5082http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5082http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5082Fri, 06 Jul 2012 02:33:09 GMT<![CDATA[Hannah Craig's White Water Dream]]>Hannah Craig

Armoy canoeist holds her breath for London 2012 and argues 'Ireland is a country of water, we should make the most of it'

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5068http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5068http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5068Tue, 03 Jul 2012 02:47:17 GMT<![CDATA[Clipper Homecoming Festival]]>Clipper Homecoming Festival

The round the world yacht race moors on the Foyle from June 29 to July 8. View the full festival programme

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5056http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5056http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5056Wed, 27 Jun 2012 03:40:27 GMT<![CDATA[Olympic Torch Relay Crosses Northern Ireland]]>Zoe Salmon

Watch video of the Olympic convoy en route from Belfast to Portrush and Derry~Londonderry to Enniskillen

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5013http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5013http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5013Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:20:16 GMT<![CDATA[Not All Plain Sailing For Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern]]>Matt Govern and Ryan Seaton

Meet the Irish 49er team aiming for Olympic glory

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4970http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4970http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4970Tue, 22 May 2012 03:10:48 GMT<![CDATA[Table Tennis Star Na Liu, Ireland's Quiet Enforcer]]>Na Liu

Having made Northern Ireland her home, Na Liu talks China, injuries and competing at London 2012

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4964http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4964http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4964Mon, 21 May 2012 10:49:51 GMT<![CDATA[Olympic Torch Relay Bound for Northern Ireland]]>Olympic Torch

Find out where and when the Olympic Torch will be near you

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4963http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4963http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4963Mon, 21 May 2012 10:24:25 GMT<![CDATA[Paddy Barnes Punching His Way to Glory]]>Paddy Barnes

It's been a long, hard road, but the Belfast boxer is tipped for greatness at the London 2012 Games

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4887http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4887http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4887Sat, 14 Apr 2012 02:33:45 GMT<![CDATA[Sporting Greats Of The North West]]>Sporting Greats of the North West

Author Richie Kelly uncovers weird and wonderful sporting stories from Derry~Londonderry and beyond

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4757http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4757http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4757Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:33:50 GMT<![CDATA[Belfast Roller Derby Needs New Recruits]]>Belfast Roller Derby

An open invitation is extended. Richard Davis finds out more

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4710http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4710http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4710Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:09:16 GMT<![CDATA[New Northern Ireland Manager Michael O'Neill Wants 'Inclusive' Squad]]>Michael O'Neill

Listen to the new international manager's first press conference

]]>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4680http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4680http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4680Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:45:36 GMT