Sport

When We First Dared to Dream

With the Euros just weeks away, Belfast archivist Evan Marshall shares the untold story of the first Northern Ireland footballers to light up the international stage in new book Spirit of '58
Robert Dunlop and Racing with Fate

With Liam Beckett's book recalling his time at the side of the late motorcycling icon, we ask if the sport's tragedies outweigh its triumphs
Rinty Monaghan Immortalised in Bronze

Belfast City Council unveil memorial sculpture honouring the Sailortown boxing great
The Black Ball Final – Thirty Years On

It was 1985, television audiences were snooker loopy, and Northern Ireland's journeyman hero Dennis Taylor had the World Snooker Championship in his sights

When We First Dared to Dream
With the Euros just weeks away, Belfast archivist Evan Marshall shares the untold story of the first Northern Ireland footballers to light up the international stage in new book Spirit of '58
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Robert Dunlop and Racing with Fate
With Liam Beckett's book recalling his time at the side of the late motorcycling icon, we ask if the sport's tragedies outweigh its triumphs
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Titanic Fanzone for Euro 2016
Ten thousand capacity venue screening this summer's soccer internationals will create a 'festival of football' for those not in France
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Sports Personality Awards Preview
As Belfast prepares to host Britain's finest athletes, it's the hard work of our own heroes that shines through the noise around this year's BBC gala
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Northern Ireland's Legacy Under Michael O'Neill
With his side on the cusp of history, the international coach has laid the foundations for a bright footballing future far beyond Euro 2016
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Rinty Monaghan Immortalised in Bronze
Belfast City Council unveil memorial sculpture honouring the Sailortown boxing great
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Frampton v Gonzalez Jr Preview
With Belfast's undefeated world champion expected to breeze through his US debut, fans should be reminded that boxing is full of uncertainty
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Newcastle Looking Good for Irish Open
View images from the South Down town at the foot of the Mourne Mountains as Royal County Down welcomes the global golfing elite
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Irish Rugby Takes Off
Aer Lingus goes green with new branded aircraft, Green Spirit, to support national team's World Cup bid in September 2015
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The Black Ball Final – Thirty Years On
It was 1985, television audiences were snooker loopy, and Northern Ireland's journeyman hero Dennis Taylor had the World Snooker Championship in his sights
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McIlroy vs Dornan
Holywood stars face off on the field in a new clip demonstrating Circular Football training drill - but who comes out on top?
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Northern Ireland to Host World Cup Trophy
Football's top prize will be present for premiere of 1986 national side film 'Shooting For Socrates' during Belfast Film Festival
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Rory McIlroy's Masters Journey
As the World Number One tees up to complete an historic Grand Slam in Augusta, check out these videos of him in action
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Foyle Arena Opens
New £12.7m leisure and live events facility aimed to be a major asset to Derry and the wider region
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Jack Kyle (1926 – 2014)
Padraig Coyle recalls the remarkable achievements of Ireland's greatest ever rugby player
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Caldwell and Gilroy - The Best of Boxing Enemies
Boxing historian Barry Flynn tells the epic story of Belfast battlers John Caldwell and Freddie Gilroy in new book
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Meet the Unbreakable Mark Pollock
New documentary sheds light on Run in the Dark founder and inspirational County Down sportsman
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50 Greatest Golf Tips
Author John Richardson anticipates Northern Irish success at the Ryder Cup and offers some choice advice for golfers hoping to improve their stats
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Check Mate at Culture Night Belfast
Cathal Murphy reports on the recent Ulster Chess Championship and looks forward to playing at Culture Night Belfast
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Rory McIlroy Reborn
The 143rd Open Championship victor from Holywood takes his place in the hall of Northern Irish sporting greats
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Sound of Sport
Walled City Music Festival invites the public to participate in a number of classical music fusion events in Derry~Londonderry from July 20
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Brendan Rodgers' Season
Padraig Coyle appraises the Carnlough man's impressive second campaign as leader of Liverpool FC
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Gear Up For Giro d'Italia
Mountain bike athlete Andrei Burton performs tricks at some of the cycle race's Northern Irish stages
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Footballer David Healy Retires
Legendary Northern Ireland international calls time on an eventful career aged 34
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Clipper Race Returns
Derry~Londonderry welcomes back Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in four-year campaign
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The Color Run Belfast
Ulster Rugby players help to launch the upcoming charity event, which mixes sport and art in the Titanic Quarter
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Olympics Legacy Charity Launches
Sir Keith Mills 'extremely pleased' to launch UK-wide sported. charity
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Paralympic Heroes
Padraig Coyle appraises the performance of Northern Ireland's athletes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
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Paralympian Eilish Byrne is Showjumping for Joy
Armagh-based equestrian and her Dutch Warmblood mount Youri aim for a top five finish at the Paralympic Games
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Olympic Medallists Return
Crowds turn out in force to welcome home the Belfast boxers and Coleraine rowers who triumphed at London 2012
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Sally Brown, Sprinting to Victory
The Ballykelly sprinter will be feeling the 'adrenaline rush' at the 2012 Paralympic Games
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Sporting Traditions in Newry & Mourne
Watch video from Bagenal's Castle in Newry and learn about the sports that have flourished in the shadow of the Mournes
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Martyn Irvine's Long Road to London 2012
The track cyclist admits to being 'the freak' in his family, but all the training will be worth it for a podium finish
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Judo Expert Lisa Kearney Dreams of Olympic Gold
The 22-year old from west Belfast will make history in London this summer
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Bethany Firth Goes Forth
The 16-year old Seaforde-born swimmer has taken the sport by storm. Up next, the London 2012 Paralympics
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Hannah Craig's White Water Dream
Armoy canoeist holds her breath for London 2012 and argues 'Ireland is a country of water, we should make the most of it'
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Clipper Homecoming Festival
The round the world yacht race moors on the Foyle from June 29 to July 8. View the full festival programme
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Olympic Torch Relay Crosses Northern Ireland
Watch video of the Olympic convoy en route from Belfast to Portrush and Derry~Londonderry to Enniskillen
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Not All Plain Sailing For Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern
Meet the Irish 49er team aiming for Olympic glory
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Table Tennis Star Na Liu, Ireland's Quiet Enforcer
Having made Northern Ireland her home, Na Liu talks China, injuries and competing at London 2012
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Olympic Torch Relay Bound for Northern Ireland
Find out where and when the Olympic Torch will be near you
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Paddy Barnes Punching His Way to Glory
It's been a long, hard road, but the Belfast boxer is tipped for greatness at the London 2012 Games
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Sporting Greats Of The North West
Author Richie Kelly uncovers weird and wonderful sporting stories from Derry~Londonderry and beyond
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Belfast Roller Derby Needs New Recruits
An open invitation is extended. Richard Davis finds out more
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New Northern Ireland Manager Michael O'Neill Wants 'Inclusive' Squad
Listen to the new international manager's first press conference
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James Hamilton, Paralympic Swimmer
The country Antrim swimmer balances school and a love of horticulture with a dream of competing for gold
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Places We Play: Ireland's Sporting Heritage
A new book explains how sport helped to shape Ireland's infrastructure and economy
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DCAL Minister and Maeve Kyle Launch NI Champions Website
New website celebrates Northern Ireland's Olympians and Paralympians
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Cage Fighter: Pugilism Can Help Society
Mike Townsley, barber turned cage fighter, on his final fight and getting kids off the streets and into the gym
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Pat McCourt, the Derry Diego
A stunning display against the Faroe Islands hints at greater things to come
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Brendan Rodgers Sings When He's Winning
The Swansea City manager looks forward to the Premiership challenge
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Darren Clarke Wins Open Championship
Will Northern Ireland's golfing success lead to Portrush Open?
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Rory McIlroy, the Celtic Tiger Roars
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus 'likes his moxie', but the Holywood golfer isn't finished yet
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Olympic Torch Route Announced
LOCOG announces the first 74 locations on the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay route
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All Our Saturdays Exhibition
Celebrating sporting excellence in Northern Ireland
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Michael McKillop
The Paralympic gold medalist on breaking records and running well for London 2012
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Cool Running With Jason Smyth
The double-gold winning Paralympian nicknamed 'the white rabbit' hopes to success in London
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Around Oz on a Triumph
Motorheads Geoff Hill and Colin O’Carroll zoomed around Australia on a pair of Triumphs and captured the adventure in a new travel memoir
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The Death and Life of a Football Club
Hurricane Katrina destroyed New Orleans, but for author Stephen Rea the story isn't over yet
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Matty Burrows, Ronaldo's Favourite
The Glentoran footballer on narrowly missing out on the FIFA goal of the season award
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