Early this morning Mona McSharry, at just 20 years of age became only the second Irish swimmer ever to reach an Olympic swimming final.

3 Seconds off her Irish Senior Record, She has qualified for the 100m breaststroke final tonight.

Her mum, Viola, joined Kieran on the show...

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