McGovern returns to coaching role with Irish Sailing Double Olympian Matt McGovern has been appointed as coach of the Irish 49er sailing team. Sailing • 25 Oct 19
McGovern returns to coaching role with Irish Sailing Double Olympian Matt McGovern has been appointed as coach of the Irish 49er sailing team. Sailing • 25 Oct 19
Irish Olympian McGovern trims his sails and retires Two-time Irish Olympic sailor Matt McGovern has announced his retirement from the sport. Sailing • 07 Feb 18
Irish Olympian McGovern trims his sails and retires Two-time Irish Olympic sailor Matt McGovern has announced his retirement from the sport. Sailing • 07 Feb 18
McGovern and Seaton 10th overall after Medal Race Ireland's Matt McGovern and Ryan Seaton finished their Olympic campaign 10th overall after taking ninth in the 49er Medal Race on Thursday evening. Paris 2024 • 18 Aug 16
McGovern and Seaton 10th overall after Medal Race Ireland's Matt McGovern and Ryan Seaton finished their Olympic campaign 10th overall after taking ninth in the 49er Medal Race on Thursday evening. Paris 2024 • 18 Aug 16
Seaton and McGovern make 49er medal race Irish sailors Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern booked their place in the 49er medal race at the Rio Games, after a stunning victory pushed them up to eighth overall on Tuesday evening. Paris 2024 • 16 Aug 16
Seaton and McGovern make 49er medal race Irish sailors Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern booked their place in the 49er medal race at the Rio Games, after a stunning victory pushed them up to eighth overall on Tuesday evening. Paris 2024 • 16 Aug 16
Irish in action - Day 11 There’s no let-up in the action for Ireland’s competitors at the Rio Olympics. Check out our comprehensive guide here to who’s in action and when. Paris 2024 • 16 Aug 16
Irish in action - Day 11 There’s no let-up in the action for Ireland’s competitors at the Rio Olympics. Check out our comprehensive guide here to who’s in action and when. Paris 2024 • 16 Aug 16
Irish sailors breaking down borders in medal chase Matt McGovern and Ryan Seaton. Two very different men, from different backgrounds, forming a team they are convinced can win a sailing medal at the Rio Olympics. Paris 2024 • 03 Aug 16
Irish sailors breaking down borders in medal chase Matt McGovern and Ryan Seaton. Two very different men, from different backgrounds, forming a team they are convinced can win a sailing medal at the Rio Olympics. Paris 2024 • 03 Aug 16
Seaton and McGovern take gold after late twist Providence Team Ireland's Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern took the gold medal in the 49er skiff event at the Princess Sofia Regatta after a dramatic late twist. Sailing • 02 Apr 16
Seaton and McGovern take gold after late twist Providence Team Ireland's Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern took the gold medal in the 49er skiff event at the Princess Sofia Regatta after a dramatic late twist. Sailing • 02 Apr 16
Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern triumph in Majorca Ireland’s Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern have secured gold at the Princess Sofia regatta in Mallorca with a day to spare. Sailing • 01 Apr 16
Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern triumph in Majorca Ireland’s Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern have secured gold at the Princess Sofia regatta in Mallorca with a day to spare. Sailing • 01 Apr 16
Seaton and McGovern qualify for medal race final Irish sailors Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern have qualified for the 49er medal race final in the Olympic Test event in Rio de Janeiro. Other sport • 21 Aug 15
Seaton and McGovern qualify for medal race final Irish sailors Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern have qualified for the 49er medal race final in the Olympic Test event in Rio de Janeiro. Other sport • 21 Aug 15
Seaton and McGovern eighth in the world Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern have finished eighth in the 49er class at the 2014 ISAF Sailing World Championships, rounding off what has been an incredibly successful ten days for Providence Team IRL and Irish sailing. Sailing • 21 Sep 14
Seaton and McGovern eighth in the world Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern have finished eighth in the 49er class at the 2014 ISAF Sailing World Championships, rounding off what has been an incredibly successful ten days for Providence Team IRL and Irish sailing. Sailing • 21 Sep 14
Seaton and McGovern into medal races Ireland's Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern from Providence Team IRL will do battle tomorrow against the world’s most skilled 49er skiff sailors tomorrow after qualifying for the World Championship medal races. Sailing • 20 Sep 14
Seaton and McGovern into medal races Ireland's Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern from Providence Team IRL will do battle tomorrow against the world’s most skilled 49er skiff sailors tomorrow after qualifying for the World Championship medal races. Sailing • 20 Sep 14
Seaton and McGovern qualify for Rio 2016 Ryan Seaton & Matt McGovern have earned Ireland its third place at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil, qualifying in the 49er class. Other sport • 19 Sep 14
Seaton and McGovern qualify for Rio 2016 Ryan Seaton & Matt McGovern have earned Ireland its third place at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil, qualifying in the 49er class. Other sport • 19 Sep 14
Seaton and McGovern win World Cup silver Irish Olympians Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern from Providence Team IRL have won the silver medal in the 49er class at the ISAF World Cup in France. Sailing • 26 Apr 14
Seaton and McGovern win World Cup silver Irish Olympians Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern from Providence Team IRL have won the silver medal in the 49er class at the ISAF World Cup in France. Sailing • 26 Apr 14
Seaton and McGovern sail to gold There was gold and bronze medal success today for Ireland at the Sail for Gold Regatta in Weymouth, home of the London 2012 Olympics sailing competition. Sailing • 13 Jun 13
Seaton and McGovern sail to gold There was gold and bronze medal success today for Ireland at the Sail for Gold Regatta in Weymouth, home of the London 2012 Olympics sailing competition. Sailing • 13 Jun 13
Sailing: Murphy down to 2nd in Laser Radial class Annalise Murphy finished second and tenth in today's Laser Radial racing at London 2012 to drop to second overall. Paris 2024 • 03 Aug 12
Sailing: Murphy down to 2nd in Laser Radial class Annalise Murphy finished second and tenth in today's Laser Radial racing at London 2012 to drop to second overall. Paris 2024 • 03 Aug 12
Sailing: Murphy 8th and 19th but still leading Annalise Murphy has finished eighth and 19th in races 5 and 6 of the Laser Radial class, but remains the overall leader of the event. Paris 2024 • 01 Aug 12
Sailing: Murphy 8th and 19th but still leading Annalise Murphy has finished eighth and 19th in races 5 and 6 of the Laser Radial class, but remains the overall leader of the event. Paris 2024 • 01 Aug 12
Sailing: Annalise Murphy still unbeaten Ireland's Annalise Murphy continues to dominate her Olympic Laser Radial class with four wins from four at London 2012. Paris 2024 • 31 Jul 12
Sailing: Annalise Murphy still unbeaten Ireland's Annalise Murphy continues to dominate her Olympic Laser Radial class with four wins from four at London 2012. Paris 2024 • 31 Jul 12
Sailing: Murphy claims two Laser Radial victories Annalise Murphy has won the two opening Laser Radial races to lead the class after day one. Paris 2024 • 30 Jul 12
Sailing: Murphy claims two Laser Radial victories Annalise Murphy has won the two opening Laser Radial races to lead the class after day one. Paris 2024 • 30 Jul 12
