Sport History in their sights – rowers aim for back-to-back Olympic titles Fintan McCarthy is taking a well-earned rest after his third world title, but he and Paul O’Donovan are aiming to go again in Paris next year
Nadine O’Regan: Rowing in behind our Olympic championsJust this once, we can all give ourselves permission to brag a little, even if our gold medal-winning rowers from Skibbereen are truly modest about their spectacular feat
Comment: Irish rowers’ gold brings joy but the Olympics are nothing without heartbreakAs Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy stake their place in the history books, it’s easy to forget the pain for those who don’t get to stand on the podium
Interview: James Murray on preparing to row to IcelandInspired by ancient Irish monks and the late Tim Severin’s recreation of the Brendan Voyage, the adventurer will brave turbulent seas and unpredictable weather for his next challenge