Ross Corrigan aiming to follow in footsteps of his famous cousin Leona Maguire

"Between watching Gary and Paul win the silver medal, which was a real boost for the sport, and watching Leona come back with Lisa from the Olympics, that was a real motivator for me to try to make it for the next time.”

ROWING FOR GOLD: Team Ireland rowers Ross Corrigan, right, and Philip Doyle during a rowing training camp. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

The aim of the brilliant 20x20 campaign when it was launched was to accelerate the gains being made by women’s sport.

It targeted 20% more media coverage, 20% more female participation and a 20% boost in attendances at women’s games within two years.