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'We have to be careful about blowing up the congratulation balloons' Are the Irish too quick to claim sporting success ?

It has been a somewhat disappointing World Athletics Indoor Championships for team Ireland. New Z...

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13.50 7 Mar 2024


'We have to be careful about blowing up the congratulation balloons' Are the Irish too quick to claim sporting success ?


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13.50 7 Mar 2024


It has been a somewhat disappointing World Athletics Indoor Championships for team Ireland.

New Zealand a country of similar size, population and sporting culture came away third overall on the Medal Table

So what constitutes success for Ireland in the biggest sporting events? And are we too quick to come to conclusions regarding our own success?

Joining Andrea to discuss was Ian O’Riordan, Athletics Correspondent with the Irish Times and listeners of the show.


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