Worlds 2011: Irish Gymnasts at Worlds
The delegation from Ireland has arrived in Tokyo and have begun to work hard. The girls Charlotte McKenna and Sophie McCoo began training today with their coaches Alison McMullan and Sun Jei. This will be Sophie’s first worlds whilst McKenna […]
Irish Gymnastics: Kieran Behan wins bronze at FIG World Cup
Yesterday was a great day for Irish Gymnastics when Kieran Behan qualified third on floor at the 2011 World Series, Salamunov Memorial Cup (Category B) in Slovenia. Today
Results: MAG British Championships 2011
After sharing the title with Sam Hunter in 2010, Daniel Purvis takes the title as the 2011 All Around MAG British Champion. Daniel Keatings followed with silver and
Ireland names gymnasts for Worlds 2011
Irish Gymnastics today named the gymnasts who will represent Ireland at the 2011 World Championships in Tokyo. MAG Rohan Sebastian, Kieran Behan and Luke Carson. Kieran Behan from Tolworth Gymnastics
Funding & Irish Gymnastics on the rise
In February this year, we reported that Irish Gymnastics was to receive an increase in funding from the Irish Sports Council (ISC). Funding to sports has always been
No Daniel Keatings for European Championships
The nominative entries for the 2011 European Championships were released yesterday. The British WAG competitors will consist of Beth Tweddle, Danusia Francis, Hannah Whelan and Jennifer Pinches. Becky
Irish Gymnast Behan 8th @ Cottbus Cup
Irish gymnasts Kieran Behan and Luke Carson were both in the original Cottbus Cup line up, unfortunately for Carson he had to pull out of competition earlier this
Increased funding given to Irish Gymnastics
Yesterday Full Twist posted about Why Irish Sport Matters. €7.8 million is to be invested in high performance Irish athletes and sports in 2011. The Irish Sports Council
Irish Gymnast finishes 7th at Metz
Irish gymnast Jennifer Ryan finished seventh in the World Age Final in Metz last month. This is a well deserved placement for Jenny who is extremely committed to
Irish Gymnastics and the 4 Year Plan
By now the rest of the World are aware of Ireland's current financial difficulties. Ireland officially applied for a bailout or "loan" from the IMF (International Monetary Fund)
Photos: Men’s World Gymnastics Championships
A collection of pictures that have surfaced over the last few days during the qualifiers. We're sure there'll be many more pictures to come as interest surges during
Irish Gymnasts at World Championships
This morning we posted an interview with Irish gymnast Luke Carson who competed at Worlds yesterday and also at the Commonwealth Games. Since then Irish Gymnastics have linked
Luke Carson (IRE): Gymnastike Interview
Irish Gymnast Luke Carson talks to Gymnastike about the Commonwealth Games, how he deals with competition, team mates Kieran and Anthony and also about Irish Gymnastics in Ireland.
Great Britain & Ireland MAG Teams – Subdivision 3
The Men's teams from Ireland and Great Britain will compete today in Subdivision 3 at 1.30pm. The British Team of Sam Hunter, Louis Smith, Daniel Purvis and Kristian Thomas
Irish MAG Delegation in Rotterdam
The Irish MAG delegation of Luke Carson, Kieran Behan and Anthony O'Donnell departed for Rotterdam this week with coaches Simon Gale and Demetrios Bradshaw. Tom Dillon will lead the