Ryder Cup-winning captain Paul McGinley will lead Ireland’s golfers at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

The Dubliner is among 17 team leaders appointed for the Irish Olympic tilt in two years' time.

Rio 2016  Team Ireland Leaders

Athletics: Kevin Ankrom

Badminton: Tom Reidy

Boxing: Joseph Hennigan

Canoeing: Ike Jacob

Clay Pigeon Shooting: Jeffrey C McCready

Cycling: Brian Nugent

Golf: Paul McGinley

Gymnastics: Sally Filmer

Hockey: Mike Heskin

Horse Sport: Triona Connors

Judo: Ciaran Ward

Modern Pentathlon: Lindsey Weedon

Rowing: Morten Espersen

Rugby Football: Gillian McDarby

Sailing: James O’Callaghan

Swimming: Peter Banks

Triathlon: Chris Kitchen