A selection of extracts from the RTE Radio archive paying tribute to the influence of Melbourne 1956 gold medalist Ronnie Delany on the Irish Olympic movement
28 Jul 2024
Wayne McCullough (Boxing, Barcelona 1992)
Wayne McCullough joins Darragh Maloney to relive his two Olympic Games appearances and his silver medal won in Barcelona 92
21 Jul 2024
Fintan McCarthy (Rowing, Tokyo 2020)
Rower Fintan McCarthy joins Damien O’Meara to reflect on the place of the Olympics in his career and his gold medal won at the delay Tokyo 2020 games
14 Jul 2024
Sonia O’Sullivan (Athletics, Sydney 2000)
Sonia O’Sullivan joins Greg Allen to relive her four Olympic appearances including her silver medal success at Sydney 2000.
7 Jul 2024
Kenneth Egan (Boxing, Beijing 2008)
Boxer Kenneth Egan joins Damien O’Meara to revisit his silver medal win at Beijing 2008 and the place of the Olympics in his life
30 Jun 2024
Annalise Murphy (Sailing, Rio 2016)
Sailor Annalise Murphy joins Gary Moran to reflect on a storied Olympic career, including her silver medal success at Rio 2016
23 Jun 2024
Cian O’Connor (Show jumping, London 2012)
Cian O’Connor joins Damien O’Meara to reflect on his Olympic career and the highs and lows across his involvements at the Games.
16 Jun 2024
Paddy Barnes (Boxing, Beijing 2008 & London 2012)
Paddy Barnes, the first person to medal at two Olympics for Ireland, joins Adrian Eames to revisit his boxing bronze medals at Beijing 2008 and London 2012
2 Jun 2024
John Treacy (Marathon, LA 1984)
One of Ireland's finest athletes, John Treacy joins Greg Allen to revisit his Olympic career and silver medal in the marathon at LA 1984.
26 May 2024
David Wilkins (Sailing, Moscow 1980)
As Ireland celebrates the centenary of its’ participation at the Olympic Games, sailor David Wilkins, the first Irish Olympian to compete at five Games, joins Adrian Eames to reflect on his career and silver medal alongside James Wilkinson at Moscow 1980
19 May 2024
Michael Carruth (Boxing, Barcelona 1992)
As Ireland celebrates the centenary of its’ participation in the Olympic Games, Michael Carruth joins Des Cahill to revisit his gold medal success in the men’s boxing welterweight division at Barcelona 1992
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