The River Seine — a timely reminder for Irish farmers to check water quality

I for one won't be going for a swim any time soon in the River Seine, the headlines have brought the topic of water quality to the forefront and is a timely reminder of the importance of clean fresh water for our livestock on farms

Athletes enter the River Seine at the start of the mixed relay triathlon during the Paris Olympics. I for one won't be going for a swim any time soon there.

This week has been an adjustment back to the days that preceded Paris 2024 — I became heavily invested in this year’s games as I watched everything from diving to breakdancing and loved it all. It helped that Team Ireland was so inspiring and a dream to watch. 

I remember visiting Phil Healy’s dad’s farm as a young vet in Bandon and he told me proudly about his talented daughter who was training for the Olympics. Little did I know that eight years later I would be screaming her name at the TV in the final of the women’s 4 x 400m relay, such a proud moment for Irish athletics and such an inspiration for young female athletes.