THE lightweight rower Fintan McCarthy is a world champion and double Olympic gold medallist. He tells the Irish Examiner how the relationships and experiences he had in childhood made him the sportsman he is today. “Rowing was something we could enjoy together.”Moving to SkibbereenRowing also helped McCarthy establish a firmer sense of identity. Just as he felt safe on the day his baby sister was born, McCarthy also experienced a sense of safety in “staying close to home". I think having that solid base of family support nearby helped me as an athlete.”

Source: Irish Examiner March 24, 2026 19:16 UTC