Olympic medal hopeful Ciara Mageean on her super power: 'my Irish vest' 

The 1500m star is aiming to make an impact in Paris this year.

Ciara Mageean was launching the Flogas 'Energy Behind the Athletes' campaign to amplify support for Team Ireland athletes, and the launch of a docuseries on March 14th offering an intimate look into Team Ireland, the clubs and communities that inspire them. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Ciara Mageean has been only too happy to oblige requests for Irish singlets and training tops. So much so that she has turned up at races sporting a sheepish smile and a near-empty kit bag. Some vests, though, hold too much sentimental value to ever part with.

Among those under wraps are versions from the 2016 and 2020 Olympics and colours sported on days when major championship medals were won. There have been four of those at senior level: at European Indoors and Outdoors, and in the Commonwealth Games.