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RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Lorena Wiebes wins chaotic Tour de France Femmes stage
Lorena Wiebes prevailed in a chaotic sprint to claim victory in the third stage of the Tour de France Femmes on Monday, edging fellow Dutch rider Marianne Vos who took the overall lead after a 163.5km ride from La Gacilly to Angers. Sprint specialist Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime), who narrowly lost stage two to Mavi Garcia, made an explosive push for the finish as a crash in the final four kilometres temporarily took out several riders including 2023 champion Demi Vollering (FDJ-Suez). Opening stage winner Vos (Visma–Lease a Bike) lost a photo-finish to Wiebes but reclaimed the yellow jersey from Kim Le Court Pienaar (AG Insurance-Soudal), who led the general classification after Sunday's second stage but dropped to second with a six-second deficit. Ireland's Lara Gillespie was 22nd and is now 112th overall. Mia Griffin crossed the line in 31st (she's 114th in the GC), and Fiona Mangan was 71st (102nd in the GC). Gillespie, Griffin and Mangan are making Tour history as the first Irishwomen to compete in the event. The stage, mostly on a flat terrain, began without Giro d'Italia winner Elisa Longo Borghini, who withdrew from the race due to a stomach infection. Four riders made an early attack to form the leading pack, with Alison Jackson (EF Education-Oatly) winning a mountain sprint to the top of Cote de La Richardiere. But others slowly caught up, with Lotte Kopecky expertly leading her teammate Wiebes to the front, setting up the final sprint just before the crash derailed a number of riders behind them. New Zealand's Ally Wollaston (FDJ-Suez) finished third as her teammate Vollering, who recovered from the crash, remained in contention in the general classification, sitting 19 seconds behind Vos. The Tour continues on Tuesday with stage four, a 130.7km ride from Saumur to Poitiers through another mostly-flat terrain.
Irish Independent
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
President Michael D Higgins lays wreath to honour fallen Irish troops on National Day of Commemoration
Ceremonies took place yesterday across the country to honour all Irish casualties who died in wars or on service with the United Nations and other international organisations. The Dublin event at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham was also attended by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Simon Harris, other government ministers and members of the Council of State. It was the 14th National Day of Commemoration attended by Mr Higgins as president and the last before he leaves office later this year. Representatives from veterans' organisations, the diplomatic corps and the defence forces were also in attendance. Mr Martin told the ceremony: 'It is fitting that we remember here today all those Irishmen and Irishwomen who died in past wars or on military service with United Nations or other international organisations in the service of peace.' The ceremony concluded with a wreath-laying by Mr Higgins, followed by a fly-past by the Air Corps.
The Journal
13-07-2025
- Politics
- The Journal
Michael D Higgins lays wreath to mark National Day of Commemoration
PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS has laid a wreath at a National Day of Commemoration event in Dublin. Ceremonies took place across the country to honour all Irish casualties who died in wars or on service with the United Nations and other international organisations. The Dublin event at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham was also attended by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Simon Harris, other Government ministers and members of the Council of State. It was the 14th National Day of Commemoration attended by Higgins as president and the last before he leaves office later this year. Advertisement Representatives from veterans' organisations, the diplomatic corps and the defence forces were also in attendance. Government Informtion Service Government Informtion Service Martin told the ceremony: 'It is fitting that we remember here today all those Irishmen and Irishwomen who died in past wars or on military service with United Nations or other international organisations in the service of peace.' An act of commemoration was led by leaders from various faiths. The ceremony concluded with a wreath-laying by President Higgins on behalf of the people of Ireland, followed by a fly-past by the Air Corps. Ceremonies were also held in Cork, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick and Waterford, with an event in Sligo due later in the day.
The Irish Sun
15-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Sonia O'Sullivan cheers daughter Sophie on to historic feat as she emulates mother with huge US collegiate win
SONIA O'Sullivan was present as she watched daughter Sophie storm to an NCAA 1500m title in Oregon. In doing so, the 23-year became only the fifth Irishwoman to triumph at what is the elite level of US collegiate athletics. Advertisement 3 Cork icon Sonia got this photo trackside after Sophie won the race Credit: @soniagrith 3 Sophie predominantly grew up in Melbourne with Sonia's husband Nick hailing from there Credit: @soniagrith 3 The moment she crossed the line a full second ahead of second-placed Margot Appleton Credit: @soniagrith Sophie has But this was the greatest day of her running career so as she came first in the Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field Championships after clocking a time of 4:07:94. 2000 Olympic silver medallist Sonia is one of the previous four Irishwomen to go before her. She took the gold in the 1990 and 1991 competition. That list is rounded out by Advertisement Read More On Irish Sport Sophie also gave a brilliantly exuberant post-race interview with She beamed: 'Being the person that wants to win the most and I think there's bit of that like, maybe I really wanted to win the most. "But I think also I was probably okay with it if I didn't win, if it meant I gave my best. "I was just confident I could do the best that I could and I was going to be okay with that." Advertisement Most read in Athletics Asked how she was feeling, "I just kind of really thought someone was going to close on me there. Usain Bolt names world record holder among three stars he was gutted not to race against "So I was probably a bit scared and just run as far as I could and then kind of finished, looked around, I was like actually that's not too bad. "I heard them say my name I was winning so I kind of think there was at least some separation but you kind of just never know.' Advertisement
The 42
10-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Ireland's Izzy Atkinson on the hunt for new club after Crystal Palace exit
CRYSTAL PALACE HAVE announced the departure of Republic of Ireland international Izzy Atkinson. Atkinson is one of five players leaving the Eagles this summer, following their relegation from the Women's Super League. The 23-year-old winger joined from West Ham in January 2024, and made 18 appearances in all competitions. She was named Championship Player of the Month in February 2024 after goals against Southampton and Blackburn Rovers, and helped Crystal Palace to promotion alongside fellow Irishwomen Abbie Larkin and Hayley Nolan. Advertisement But Atkinson made just four appearances in the WSL last season, often going unselected for matchday squads and seeing limited action from the bench. The 2023 World Cup squad bolter has also fallen down the pecking order with Ireland. Carla Ward named Atkinson in her first squad in February, but she didn't play and has not been included since. 'She is out of favour (at Palace). There was a question about whether we should call her up but I am a big believer in giving people an opportunity to see what I can do to help and get them back on track,' Ward said at the time. 'When she comes in, we will sit down, probably give her some tough love and say, 'We need you'. She has got huge potential. She is a great young player.' The 18-cap international is now on the hunt for a new club after her Palace exit, having previously represented Shelbourne, Celtic and West Ham.
