Planning for Rio already under way, says Kirwan

Irish plans for the Olympic Games in Rio have been ongoing since early this year, according to the Irish Sports Council’s performance director Finbarr Kirwan.

Having watched Ireland win five medals in London he felt they had got value for their investment as the Games came to a close.

“The performances of the Irish athletes at the Games have been remarkable but not a surprise,” he said. “I think a lot of credit goes to the athletes and the coaches and the performance directors of the sports for stepping up to the challenge that was London.