Tommy Martin: Ireland's feelgood story - is happiness the true secret to gold?

After doing amazing things this past fortnight, Irish athletes have referenced their own well-being as being at the heart of their achievements.

HAPPY DAYS: Ireland’s Kellie Harrington celebrates winning the gold medal with coaches Damian Kennedy and Zaur Antia. Pic: James Crombie, Inpho

IRELAND’S surge up the Olympic medal table is like a sport all in itself. The unprecedented success in Paris has you staring at the rankings, cheering on the little Tricolour as it races past its rivals. 

Take that Spain! See you later Brazil! Croatia, you may boast hordes of tidy ball-playing midfielders, but how are you on the pommel horse?!