Ireland inspiring sporting success

This time of year is all about being Irish.

For an island with a tiny population, we make a pretty big impact globally in sport. Results are seen on rugby pitches, golf courses and on tracks all over the world.

But off the track, in the background, the impact of the Irish is staggering. For every world-class performance that sets athletics stadiums alight, there is, more often than not, an Irish person in the background with a key role.