Originally posted by MaryCas:
BTW does Ireland have a medal opportunity (I guess I should check the medal count)? I need some other folks to cheer for. I like when the little guy comes up big.
Sadly...no. Our best hope was probably in the women's walk (seriously) but she was injured just before the games. Sonia O'Sullivan is in the final of the 5k on Monday night but it seems her best days are behind her. Our lightweight rowers finished 6th in their final. Small country...poorly funded.
