Paris 2024 was an incredible Olympics for Ireland. The medal haul began when Mona McSharry hit the wall at the end of a frantic 100m Breaststroke final to claim Bronze. In doing so she created a wave that would see Team Ireland eventually bag two more Bronze medals and four Gold.

Mona dropped into the studio to chat Paris, the Sligo Christmas Swim and LA 2028.

 

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