It was a year to remember for Kate O'Connor adding awards to her impressive medal haul in 2025. Picture: Sam Barnes/SportsfileO’Connor had claimed four major medals in a multi-sport event with no Irish imprint. Sarah Rowe won a league title with Melbourne Victory in Australia. How could we not mention Fionnuala McCormack, the 41-year old mother of three who made top-10 in the World Championships and New York City marathons? The other is 17-year old showjumper Emily Moloney who became a double gold medallist at the summer’s European Youth Championships, in Reisenbeck, Germany.

Source: Irish Examiner December 28, 2025 22:40 UTC