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2 days agoA major new museum will open in east London this month
V&A East Museum opens on April 18, 2026, in Stratford, enhancing the cultural landscape of East London.
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fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago'He competed and, at the highest level, he triumphed' - Ronnie Delany's son delivers eulogy at funeral of Olympic champion
Dad's life was complete the day he met Joan Riordan. He had to fight to get her attention. When he got a date, his life changed; he got his second gold medal. They travelled the world together... The most important thing in dad's life was living for and with mum. He loved her from the moment he set eyes on her.
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3 weeks agoRonnie Delany's golden moment that we may never see again in our lifetimes
Seventy years on, the generation that was around to experience it is steadily diminishing - the memories of one of Ireland's great sporting feats soon to be consigned, mainly, to an archive of grainy footage. But what has not lessened following Ronnie Delany's death on Wednesday at the age of 91, and what will continue to echo for generations, is his legacy.
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fromArchDaily
4 months agoThe Montreal Biodome: From Olympic Velodrome to a Space for Life
The history of the Olympic Games, while marked by athletic achievement, is consistently contrasted by infrastructure challenges. Across host cities, from Athens to Rio and Beijing, similar issues arise: significant cost overruns and the complex issue of legacy. The big question is: What is the best viable long-term use for purpose-built sport venues? Montreal's 1976 Games shared this fate after building an Olympic Park that faced heavy criticism for cost overruns and debt from specialized construction.
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