Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Olympic rowing champion Paul O'Donovan and world champion boxer Lisa O'Rourke on life at the top of Irish sport.
Paul reflects on a decade since his breakthrough performance at the Rio 2016 Olympics and how rowing has grown in popularity across Ireland, while Lisa looks back on winning World Championship gold at her first elite international competition.
The pair discuss training at Sport Ireland Campus in Abbotstown, competing alongside their talented siblings, and the friendly rivalries that helped shape their careers. Paul also shares a hilarious story from the family dairy farm, while both athletes discuss nutrition, performance and their partnership with the National Dairy Council.
Plus, they reveal what's next as they set their sights on the LA 2028 Olympic Games and reflect on the current state of Irish sport.
Broadcast on 03/06/2026
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Olympic rowing champion Paul O'Donovan and world champion boxer Lisa O'Rourke on life at the top of Irish sport.
Paul reflects on a decade since his breakthrough performance at the Rio 2016 Olympics and how rowing has grown in popularity across Ireland, while Lisa looks back on winning World Championship gold at her first elite international competition.
The pair discuss training at Sport Ireland Campus in Abbotstown, competing alongside their talented siblings, and the friendly rivalries that helped shape their careers. Paul also shares a hilarious story from the family dairy farm, while both athletes discuss nutrition, performance and their partnership with the National Dairy Council.
Plus, they reveal what's next as they set their sights on the LA 2028 Olympic Games and reflect on the current state of Irish sport.
Broadcast on 03/06/2026
Subscribe to Ireland AM for more exclusive videos: bit.ly/4cZifj3
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Welcome to the official Ireland AM Channel! We are Ireland's biggest breakfast show live weekdays from 7am-10am & weekends from 9am-12pm on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One. Join us as we explore various news topics of interests while guests open up for interviews that cover a multitude of subjects such as politics, food and human interest!
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