The self-assuredness to be found among so many creative Irish people – and sport is a creative endeavour – demonstrates a novel openness to excellence
Kellie Harrington during the women's 60kg boxing semifinal against Beatriz Iasmin Soares Ferreira of Brazil, which the Irish woman won, at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, North Paris Arena, France, on Saturday. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
There is no simple response to this broad question. The diversity of those in, and of, Ireland who are excelling in various ways has multiple answers for every individual, never mind a single collective narrative. Like most people, I’ve been glued to the Olympics, and it has been and continues to be a brilliant and inspiring time for Ireland. It’s notable how much talent there is from Northern Ireland, doing the whole island proud.Being in the US right now is living in the pages of a burning history bookultimately won, the Irish Independent’s football correspondent, Daniel McDonnell, wrote on social media: “Comfortable scenario for the Irish audience now.
On July 26th, McClenaghan posted a photograph online with the caption, “I’ve climbed the mountain, now it’s time to enjoy the view.” Meanwhile, gold medal swimmer Daniel Wiffen is famous for his confidence, and it’s a delightful thing to observe. McSharry, Lynch, Doyle, McCarthy, O’Donovan – there are so many names and reasons to celebrate.The self-assuredness among so many creative Irish people – and sport is a creative endeavour – demonstrates a novel openness to success.
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