Katie Taylor redefined what was possible in the world of boxing and women’s sport. Starting in her hometown of Bray, she was instrumental in having boxing included in the Olympics. Her historic gold medal at London 2012 didn’t just put Ireland on the map; it inspired a new generation of female athletes 🥇
At the age of 22 Rob Heffernan travelled to Sydney to compete in his first Olympic Games. 12 years on and many wet, winter morning’s spent pounding the roads around Fota, at London 2012, after originally finishing 4th, Rob was later awarded the Olympic Bronze after a reallocation, cementing his place in Ireland’s sporting history 🥉
From his first Olympics in 2000 to becoming a five-time Olympian, Rob’s commitment to Olympic sport spans over 20 years ✨ and last year Rob and Marian won the @flogasireland community Ambassador of the Year award for the work they do in Cork’s athletic community. 🏆
Team Ireland is celebrating 100 years of participation at the Olympic Games this year and we’re bringing you some unforgettable moments throughout the years ☘️
Ross Corrigan will be given full control of the Team Ireland account tomorrow to give you a little day in the life of a Paris 2024 Olympian 👊
Hailing from Enniskillen, Ross began his rowing career at Portora Boat Club before it became Enniskillen Boat Club. Himself and Nathan Timoney (also from Enniskillen - making it a Fermanagh boat 😏) finished 6th in the final of the coxless pair at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Ross, alongside Olympian @philipdoyle2 and a few friends are taking part in the @ironmantri Marbella 70.3 this weekend so it’s going to be a little different than the usual rowing content 👀 get your questions in down below 👇 or send us a DM and we’ll make sure he gets round to it tomorrow 🙏
A sticky note, written by her, for herself. “Not to fear losing but to see the opportunity to fight to win” 👊
Annalise Murphy ultimately emerged from the heartbreak of being agonisingly close at London 2012 as a stronger person and better sailor, as evidenced by her qualification for Rio 2016 and winning an Olympic Silver medal in the Laser Radial dinghy class 🥈
As Team Ireland celebrates 100 years of participation at the Olympic Games, we take a look back at some magical moments ✨