Seeds being sown as Ireland Olympic's medal haul inspiring next generation

Ireland’s current Olympians will light new fires in any number of bellies.

SUCCESS BREEDS SUCCESS: In Ireland's greatest ever medal haul at an Olympics Rhys McClenaghan et al are inspiring the next generation. Picture: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Team Ireland has claimed seven medals across four different sports by athletes from half-a-dozen counties at these Olympic Games. More differences abound, obviously, but there are commonalities stitched through all these successes too.

Rhys McClenaghan, Kellie Harrington and Mona McSharry have been vocal and consistent in expressing their hopes that this summer will propel the next generation onto a similar path, and maybe even a higher trajectory again.