Super Agers, our heroes:
Patrick Naughton (90), Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, is a master athlete who wouldn’t let a child beat him.
Fr. Liam Kelleher aka Galloping Jesus (78), Cobh, Co. Cork, is a retired priest who has attended numerous Olympics as an official and as a supporter.
Brian Beggan (76), Dublin, a dapper gentleman with a passion for riding fast horses.
Tom Reeves aka Shaun Connors (83), Dublin, once a successful international comedian, this teetotaler keeps fit by running and boxing in his shed.
Mick Dowling (76), Dublin, is a two-time Olympic boxer who continues to inspire and mentor kids of all ages.
Anne (Mimi) Carey (98), Ashbourne, Co. Meath, loves dancing to Barry White and is well known locally for her joie de vivre and wicked sense of humour.
Eddie Hutch (80), Dingle, Co. Kerry, is a boat builder by night and a rower by day who used to cycle the Connor pass regularly on his way to work.
Michael Curry (75), Ringsend, Dublin, live and breathes his life on the Liffey and still regularly rows up to Island Bridge and back.
Martina Reid (87), Ballybunion, Co. Kerry, is a retired teacher, avid pool swimmer and a member of the local writers’ group and amateur dramatic society.
Doris Hone (85), Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, likes to bring a sense of style and sparkle wherever she goes and always dresses for the occasion.
Sean Cooney (82), Navan & Portugal, is a retired businessman who continues to fly the flag for Irish Athletics at home and abroad.
Máire Ní Ainín (82), Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, is fully immersed in her rural surroundings and finds great peace and comfort on her daily sea swim.