Darragh Leen

2 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Darragh Leen

Tiarnán O’Donnell has won his first World Cup gold medal at the 2025 Para Rowing World Cup in Varese. The Limerick man delivered a commanding performance in the A Final to secure victory for Ireland. O’Donnell crossed the line in a time of 8:36.61, improving by more than five seconds on his preliminary qualifying time earlier in the regatta. The gold marks a major milestone in O'Donnell's international rowing career and adds to the growing momentum within Ireland’s para rowing programme.

2 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Darragh Leen

The Coachford garda station in Cork has officially reopened following a 12-month refurbishment project. According to a garda spokesperson, from today the public office "will be open to members of the community between 10am and 1pm daily with two Gardaí and a Sergeant returning to the station". The refurbishment includes new wheelchair accessibility and a loop system to assist people with hearing impairments. The building has also been brought up to an A-rated energy-efficiency standard.

2 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Darragh Leen

Drogheda United are facing expulsion from the Uefa Conference League due to both themselves and Silkeborg IF — who are both run by American based Trivela Group — qualifying for this year's competition. The club were informed today, June 12, that due to multi-club ownership rules they may be removed from the competition. The Uefa regulation states that 'no individual or legal entity may have control or influence over more than one club participating in a UEFA club competition'.

2 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Darragh Leen

Gardaí have arrested a man in his 30s and an adult woman in connection with the seizure of 12kg of cannabis in Swords, Co Dublin. Revenue officers seized the drugs worth around €240,000 from two seperate locations on Monday, June 9.

2 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Darragh Leen

Stoke City midfielder Bosun Lawal has joined the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming friendly match against Luxembourg on Tuesday. The 22-year-old who previously earned 12 caps with Jim Crawford’s Ireland U21 team, plays primarily as a holding midfielder but can operate as a centre back. Lawal's debut season at Stoke was hindered by a back injury that kept him out of action for a long period. He has made only six appearances after signing a four-year contract following three years at Celtic.