Chapters Of Magnificence

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As Ireland celebrates the centenary of its’ participation in the Olympic Games, a number of our medalists sit down to revisit their success.

Episodes

  1. Ronnie Delany (Athletics, Melbourne 1956)

    Mar 12

    Ronnie Delany (Athletics, Melbourne 1956)

    Legendary Olympic 1500m gold medal winner Ronnie Delany has died at the age of 91. Revisit a selection of extracts from the RTE Radio archive paying tribute to Delany's influence on the Irish Olympic movement.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
  2. Ronnie Delany (Athletics, Melbourne 1956)

    08/04/2024

    Ronnie Delany (Athletics, Melbourne 1956)

    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 movementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
  3. Wayne McCullough (Boxing, Barcelona 1992)

    07/28/2024

    Wayne McCullough (Boxing, Barcelona 1992)

    Wayne McCullough joins Darragh Maloney to relive his two Olympic Games appearances and his silver medal won in Barcelona 92See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  4. Fintan McCarthy (Rowing, Tokyo 2020)

    07/21/2024

    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 gamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  5. Sonia O’Sullivan (Athletics, Sydney 2000)

    07/14/2024

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  6. Kenneth Egan (Boxing, Beijing 2008)

    07/07/2024

    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 lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  7. Annalise Murphy (Sailing, Rio 2016)

    06/30/2024

    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 2016See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  8. Cian O’Connor (Show jumping, London 2012)

    06/23/2024

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  9. Paddy Barnes (Boxing, Beijing 2008 & London 2012)

    06/16/2024

    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 2012See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  10. John Treacy (Marathon, LA 1984)

    06/02/2024

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min
  11. David Wilkins (Sailing, Moscow 1980)

    05/26/2024

    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 1980See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  12. Michael Carruth (Boxing, Barcelona 1992)

    05/19/2024

    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 1992See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  • 12 Episodes

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As Ireland celebrates the centenary of its’ participation in the Olympic Games, a number of our medalists sit down to revisit their success.

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  • Channel
    RTÉ
  • Creator
    RTÉ Sport
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 RTÉ Sport
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