Brilliant arenas, magnificent Parisian backdrops and passionate support have inspired the world’s best athletes to deliver a truly memorable Olympics in which Irish athletes played a big part
Ireland's Fintan Mc Carthy and Paul O Donovan celebrate winning the gold medal in the lightweight men's double sculls. Against a background of so many international crises, the Paris Olympics have been a welcome reminder of the potential of the human race rather than its failures. Wonder and admiration may not have have replaced cynicism and anger, but they have highlighted how sporting achievement has a special ability to lift our spirits.
These superb victories have commanded most attention but they should not overshadow the other gifted Irish medal winners – swimmer Mona McSharry and rowers Philip Doyle and Daire Lynch. And having watched the brave fourth place run last night byrelay team. It will be the last act in a common experience which has dominated the national conversation for the past few weeks.‘I cannot sell this land.
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