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Michael O'Loughlin wins the All-Ireland Road Race Championship.

Michael O’Loughlin wins All-Ireland Championship

August 2010 will be a month that will remain long in the memory of young Carrick cyclist Michael O’ Loughlin.
Dermot Blount and Damien Verecker in tandem coming up from Kilmurrin cove.                 | Photos: Robert Power

Tour de force

The 2010 Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford, part of the An Post Cycle Series, took place last weekend and saw another glorious chapter in the history of this great event written. An unprecedented 4,500 cyclists take to the roads of Sean Kelly’s home county
Head for heights: Jerry Cronin has been climbing abroad since 2004, but Cho Oyu is his biggest challenge to date. Cho Oyu (inset) is only 600m smaller than Mt Everest.

Jerry taking on world’s sixth-highest summit

Tramore mountain climber raising funds for ISPCC

Spectacular International Equestrian Event for Cappoquin

The elite of Irish eventing riders and riders representing Finland, Sweden, Germany, Italy and the UK will descend on the estate of Camphire House near Cappoquin.

Craig Breen records his first BRC win in Northern Ireland

Craig Breen, driving the Kick Energy Ford Fiesta S2000, has tasted victory for the first time in the British Rally Championship by winning the International Rally Northern Ireland.
Boats gathered in Dunmore East during the Optimist National Sailing Championships hosted by Waterford Harbour Sailing Club from Tuesday to Saturday last. On the opening day a total of 234 boats raced, making for a wonderful sight out in the bay, aided by the lovely weather.

Sailing spectacular in Dunmore East

On the first day a total of 234 boats raced and it was a wonderful sight to see them all out in the bay.

This weekend’s cards at Kilcohan Park

Friday, August 27th
Michael O' Loughlin receiving the leader's yellow jersey from Mayo Rás legend Mick Palmer.

Carrick’s Michael O’Loughlin wins Mayo International Youth Tour

Michael O’ Loughlin scored the biggest success in his young career.
Paddy O’Donnell on his way to glory with ‘Harristown Princess’

Paddy O’Donnell has glory with ‘Harristown Princess’

O’Donnell’s triumph highlight of superb week for Waterford at Ireland Dublin Horse Show
Shauna O’Brien: 3 golds and a silver at U16

Shauna stars with three golds at Irish Youth Open

The four-day swim meet held at the National Aquatic Centre, Dublin, attracted entrants from France, South Africa, England, Scotland, and Egypt.