Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Three of Ireland’s leading sports stars join Ireland AM ahead of the European Championships in Birmingham.

Olympic gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan, Olympic bronze medallist Mona McSharry and National Athletics Champion Darragh McElhinney discuss their final preparations, the growing standard of Irish sport and their ambitions heading into another major championship.

With medals firmly in their sights, this may be the most competitive Ireland AM couch of the year.

Broadcast on 05/08/2026

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