Aoife O'Rourke

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No luck for O’Rourke sisters in World finals

No luck for O’Rourke sisters in World finals

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

Aoife and Lisa O’Rourke will return to Castlerea with silver medals
History in the making as O'Rourke sisters go for gold

History in the making as O'Rourke sisters go for gold

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

They are the first sisters to contest Women's World Boxing Championships finals on the same day
‘All of Roscommon have to be proud’ — Antia

‘All of Roscommon have to be proud’ — Antia

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Details of the O'Rourke sisters' gold medal fights at the World Boxing Championships have been confirmed
Aoife O’Rourke guaranteed silver medal at World Boxing Championships

Aoife O’Rourke guaranteed silver medal at World Boxing Championships

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

She will fight for a gold medal in Serbia on Sunday
Silver lining on the horizon for O’Rourke sisters

Silver lining on the horizon for O’Rourke sisters

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Details of both boxers' semi-final bouts on Friday have been confirmed
O'Rourke sisters win World Boxing Championship medals

O'Rourke sisters win World Boxing Championship medals

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

It has been an evening to remember for the Castlerea siblings in Serbia
County Roscommon sisters set their sights on World Boxing Championship medals

County Roscommon sisters set their sights on World Boxing Championship medals

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

It could be a historic evening in the sporting annals of the county.
Castlerea boxers learn World Championship opponents

Castlerea boxers learn World Championship opponents

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

The duo will be aiming to show their quality on the world stage once again
Castlerea boxers set to compete in National Elite Championship finals

Castlerea boxers set to compete in National Elite Championship finals

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

The pair will both be going for gold
O’Rourke proud to be two-time Olympian

O’Rourke proud to be two-time Olympian

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

Roscommon boxer "overwhelmed" by support received since her controversial exit in Paris
Olympian Aoife will always be our champion

Olympian Aoife will always be our champion

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Aoife O'Rourke's response to her disappointment in Paris makes her a true champion 
Dunne blasts decision in O’Rourke fight as ‘disgraceful’

Dunne blasts decision in O’Rourke fight as ‘disgraceful’

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

The former world champion felt that the referee was "extremely poor" in managing the fight
Aoife O'Rourke controversially knocked out of Olympic Games

‘It gets frustrating but there’s not a lot I can do’

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

The Castlerea boxer was controversially knocked out of the Olympic Games in Paris
Aoife O'Rourke's time to shine in Paris

Aoife O'Rourke's time to shine in Paris

Tue, 30 Jul, 2024

For those nine minutes on Wednesday evening, County Roscommon will feel front and centre of the Olympic Games
O’Rourke to face familiar foe at Paris Olympics

O’Rourke to face familiar foe at Paris Olympics

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

The draw took place on Thursday evening
‘What will be will be’ as Aoife primed for Paris

‘What will be will be’ as Aoife primed for Paris

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

The Castlerea boxer will find out her opponent in Paris when the draw takes place later today
Our guide to watching the Irish at the Olympics - what you need to see and when

Our guide to watching the Irish at the Olympics - what you need to see and when

Mon, 22 Jul, 2024

With a record number of Irish athletes – 133 to be exact – headed to Paris to compete, here is our guide to watching the Olympics from your sofa
Local community urged to decorate Castlerea to celebrate Aoife’s Olympic journey

Local community urged to decorate Castlerea to celebrate Aoife’s Olympic journey

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

Everyone in the town has been inspired by the Olympian's achievements in getting to Paris
O’Rourke looking forward to Irish support at Paris Olympics

O’Rourke looking forward to Irish support at Paris Olympics

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

"All you can do is put in the hard work, and hopefully the result will look after itself."
Castlerea to host Clash of the Titans

Castlerea to host Clash of the Titans

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

This evening's card will feature some of the biggest names in Irish boxing like Kellie Harrington, Michaela Walsh, Dean Clancy, Jack Marley, alongside local stars, Aoife and Lisa O'Rourke.
Aoife is Roscommon’s golden girl again!

Aoife is Roscommon’s golden girl again!

Sun, 11 Feb, 2024

The talented Roscommon boxer added another gold medal to her collection
O’Rourke meets Tokyo Olympics rival in Strandja semi-final

O’Rourke meets Tokyo Olympics rival in Strandja semi-final

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024

The Roscommon boxer will be fighting for a silver medal this afternoon and a place in the final
Mixed afternoon for O’Rourke sisters in Bulgaria

Mixed afternoon for O’Rourke sisters in Bulgaria

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

It has been an afternoon for contrasting fortunes for the O’Rourke sisters at the 75th Strandja Memorial tournament in Sofia.
O’Rourke sisters set for quarter-final action in Bulgaria tournament

O’Rourke sisters set for quarter-final action in Bulgaria tournament

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

261 boxers from 28 countries are competing in Sofia
Roscommon woman 25/1 to become RTÉ Sports Person of the Year

Roscommon woman 25/1 to become RTÉ Sports Person of the Year

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

A County Roscommon woman has been priced at 25/1 by a leading bookmaker to become 2024 RTÉ Sports Person of the Year.
No ‘Silent Night’ for sporting heroes

No ‘Silent Night’ for sporting heroes

Sun, 31 Dec, 2023

KEVIN EGAN takes a unique look at some of the sporting stories that made the local headlines in 2023…

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