Ironman Youghal: 'Most of us are just amateurs and want to go home to our kids'

Some of the athletes starting IRONMAN Ireland Cork, hosted by Cork County Council, in Youghal, Co.Cork. Picture: John Hennessy

Not returning home after taking part in an Ironman is not something athletes consider when undertaking one, one of the competitors in yesterday’s event in Cork says.

Matthew Browne from Glanmire is a member of the East Cork Tribe group and took part in the 70.3 half Ironman event with his wife Leona yesterday.