James McMahon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

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Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Åberg on the first tee

Irish flags aplenty on a day chasing Rory and Shane

Observations from on and off the course on day one of the men's golf at the Paris Olympics.

Paris 2024 • 11 Dec 24

Sophie Becker believes a 'good story is unfolding' ahead of the athletics competition

Becker: Reaching Tokyo relay final really spurred us on

Being part of the 4x400 mixed relay team that reached a final in Tokyo was the start of "something special" for Irish athletics, says Sophie Becker, who again will run in the relays at the Paris Olympics, as well as competing individually in the 400m.

Olympics • 01 Aug 24

Ross Corrigan (l) and Nathan Timoney after they crossed the line in the semi-final

All or nothing for Corrigan and Timoney in gold pursuit

Fermanagh duo Ross Corrigan and Nathan Timoney on the pursuit of "that medal, a gold medal" in the men's pair at the Paris Games.

Paris 2024 • 31 Jul 24

Impressive stuff from the Skibbereen duo

Paris 2024: O'Donovan and McCarthy storm into final

Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy remain on course for back-to-back Olympic gold medals after they stormed to victory in their men's lightweight double sculls semi-final.

Paris 2024 • 31 Jul 24

Daire Lynch, left, and Philip Doyle of Ireland after winning their double sculls semi-final

It's the stroke-rate and we're not talking about heat

Olympic finalists in the men's double sculls Philip Doyle and Daire Lynch on aiming for the optimum stroke-rate while out on the water.

Paris 2024 • 30 Jul 24

Once they hit the front Philip Doyle and Daire Lynch were always in control

Paris 2024: Doyle and Lynch impress in reaching final

Philip Doyle and Daire Lynch are through to double sculls final after an impressive showing to win their semi-final.

Paris 2024 • 30 Jul 24

Mona McSharry getting used to her Olympic medal

McSharry finally brings it home and has a medal to show

A medal seven years in the making, with Mona McSharry finallly delivering when it matters most at the Olympic Games she targeted.

Paris 2024 • 30 Jul 24

Ellen Walshe made it through to the final of the 400 IM

Journos and all swimming with the tide of good news

A sense of anticipation amongst the Irish press contingent that swimming will deliver some more good news in the next few days.

Paris 2024 • 29 Jul 24

Job done for McSharry as another final beckons

McSharry eyes star billing at the rocking La Defence

The electric atmosphere of the La Defence Arena is the setting as Mona McSharry eyes a medal in her second Olympic final.

Paris 2024 • 29 Jul 24

Nick O'Hare (l) and John Kenny in the commentary booth

Watching Mona from the gods and the noisy PA announcer

High up in the gantry at the La Defense Arena, John Kenny and Nick O'Hare have their notes ready, stuff is scribbled down as they get ready to commentate on the morning session on day two of the swimming at Paris 2024.

Paris 2024 • 28 Jul 24