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Dublin: 8 °C Thursday 23 May, 2013

Michael Conlan

# michael-conlan - Saturday 4 May, 2013

Ireland’s boxers were just too good for France last night

London Olympians Paddy Barnes, Michael Conlan, John Joe Nevin and Adam Nolan were all in action in Cork.

# michael-conlan - Wednesday 24 April, 2013

Game of Murderball, Joe? Ireland’s boxers tried wheelchair rugby tonight

There was no shortage of big hits in tonight’s exhibition match in Clontarf.

# michael-conlan - Tuesday 2 April, 2013

Big Belly This post contains videos

# michael-conlan - Friday 1 March, 2013

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WATCH LIVE: Joe Ward vs Denys Solonenko in the World Series of Boxing

Later tonight, Michael Conlan and “Big Sexy” Sean Turner take on Italian opponents in Reno, Nevada.

# michael-conlan - Friday 22 February, 2013

Egan retires as explosive Ward dominates National Finals night

Joe Ward completed a hat-trick of light-heavyweight titles with a brilliant win against Kenneth Egan in Dublin tonight.

13 titles on the line — and Katie’s first fight as Olympic champ — on National Finals night

Katie Taylor, Michael Conlan and Adam Nolan are all in action at the National Elite Boxing Championships tonight.

# michael-conlan - Saturday 16 February, 2013

Irish National Elite Championships: Conlan and Nolan progress to respective finals

Two of Ireland’s Olympians were both victorious at the National Stadium last night.

# michael-conlan - Monday 5 November, 2012

Ward breaks back into world top 10

Katie Taylor remains the undisputed world number one in the latest AIBA boxing rankings for October.

# michael-conlan - Friday 26 October, 2012

Here’s your ‘Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan Spice up their life’ pic of the day

We doubt they’re the last Irish athletes you’ll see in unflattering attire this weekend.

# michael-conlan - Tuesday 2 October, 2012

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Agony and Ecstasy: 29 emotional snapshots from an unforgettable summer of sport

It started with a thrilling Premier League finale and ended with a remarkable September Sunday. Here’s the best of the tears and cheers.

# michael-conlan - Monday 24 September, 2012

Conlan the pick of the Irish in boxing draft

Michael Conlan could compete in next season’s World Series of Boxing after he was drafted by the United States on Sunday.

# michael-conlan - Thursday 20 September, 2012

Conlan adds Olympic flavour to WSB draft

Olympic star Michael Conlan is hoping to land a contract when the World Series of Boxing draft takes place this weekend.

# michael-conlan - Sunday 19 August, 2012

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Looking good, Michael! It’s the sporting tweets of the week

This week, Michael Conlan gets a look at his own portrait, RVP is exposed and Usain Bolt meets Jason Statham.

# michael-conlan - Monday 13 August, 2012

‘He’s still our wee brother’: Conlan family welcome their bronze medal hero home

Michael Conlan’s father and brother promise that the young Belfast boxer still has plenty more to offer in the ring.

Losing Billy and Zaur will set Ireland back 5 to 10 years – Conlan

John Conlan has called on the IABA to agree new contracts with boxing coaches Billy Walsh and Zaur Antia.

From TheJournal.ie Take 5

The 5 at 5: Monday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

Irish pride as Olympic squad touches down in Dublin

The Minister for Sport promised to fight for more funding as he welcome Ireland’s Olympians home at a small reception in Dublin Airport this afternoon.

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LISTEN: Air Traffic Control welcomes Ireland’s Olympic team home

We’ve got segments of air traffic control audio as the Irish Olympic team touched down in Dublin Airport this afternoon.

From TheJournal.ie Welcome Home

Don’t go to the airport today to welcome the Olympians…

… go to the Mansion House on Wednesday instead.

# michael-conlan - Sunday 12 August, 2012

In pictures: London 2012, Day 16

The final medals were handed out as Great Britain prepared for a huge send-off.

# michael-conlan - Friday 10 August, 2012

Olympic Village: Day 14, wrap

Hope you have some fingernails left – another gold medal bout awaits.

As it happened: London 2012, Day 14

Stretch out those weary muscles, we’re about to do it all over again.

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Poll: will you attend an Olympics homecoming?

Will you be heading out with your Irish flag to welcome Katie and co home?

# michael-conlan - Thursday 9 August, 2012

From TheJournal.ie You Tell Us

Open thread: What are your favourite Irish Olympic memories?

Michael Carruth in Barcelona? Sonia in Sydney? What’s your favourite memories of Irish Olympians in action?

# michael-conlan - Tuesday 7 August, 2012

Olympic Village: Day 11, wrap

Michael Conlan won Ireland’s third medal, while Chris Hoy broke a British record and Sally Pearson gained partial redemption for Team Australia.

‘I’m just warming up’ says Michael Conlan after quarter-final win

The Belfast fighter insists he’s not going to settle for bronze after victory in London tonight.

More boxing success for Ireland, as Conlan progresses to semis

The Irish boxer beat Nordine Oubaali of France, consequently guaranteeing himself a bronze medal at the very least.

As it happened: London 2012 Olympics, day 11

Michael Conlan took top billing… and the little Belfast fighter didn’t disappoint.

Olympic Breakfast: Conlan seeks to continue Irish success in the ring

There’s also athletics, football, basketball and much more.

# michael-conlan - Friday 3 August, 2012

As it happened: London 2012 Olympics, day seven

On your marks… get set… GO!

# michael-conlan - Tuesday 24 July, 2012

‘We’ve never been so well off’ – Jimmy Magee backs boxers to equal Beijing medal haul

The veteran commentator believes Billy Walsh’s Irish team is the best the country has ever sent to an Olympics.

# michael-conlan - Sunday 15 July, 2012

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Watch your back Rory! It’s the sporting tweets of the week

Caroline Wozniacki meets a fellow famous person, Michael Conlan forgets his passport and Cesc Fabregas highlights what a great player he is.

# michael-conlan - Friday 29 June, 2012

London 2012: Introducing… Michael Conlan

Our look at Ireland’s Olympic hopefuls continues with a genuine medal contender in young Belfast flyweight Michael Conlan.

# michael-conlan - Saturday 3 March, 2012

2012 Olympics: Conlan ready to mix it with boxing’s best in London

Twenty-year-old Michael Conlan tells TheScore.ie that he’ll fear nobody when he makes his Olympic debut this summer.

# michael-conlan - Friday 27 January, 2012

National Boxing Championships: Ward fit and ready to defend his title

“I’m not going to hand back the title that easy,” defending light-heavyweight champion Joe Ward says.

# michael-conlan - Sunday 15 January, 2012

Taylor named IABA Boxer of the Year

Bray native Katie Taylor took top honours at the Irish Amateur Boxing Association Annual Awards last night.

# michael-conlan - Sunday 2 October, 2011

Mixed day in Baku as Ireland suffer first defeat

Despite suffering their first defeat of the Championships, there was further success for Ireland in Baku on Sunday.