Throughout history, Ireland has won several Olympic medals. Irish athletes have proven themselves worthy of victory on the world stage. Ireland has competed in a variety of events in the Olympics. Ronnie Delany brought home Ireland’s first Olympic medal for track and field and made a huge impact on the world of Irish Olympians for years after.
The 2026 Winter Olympics have now come to a conclusion. It was a great couple of weeks of the best athletes in the world coming together to compete in front of a global audience. Congratulations to all athletes for your accomplishments, whether you won a medal or not. Just having the opportunity to compete in the Olympics is something so special. That said, here is a rundown of the Celtic athletes who did win medals for their performances in their chosen sport.
On Wednesday, February 4, the 2026 Winter Olympics are set to begin in Milan and Cortina, Italy. The games will take place over the next two weeks, bringing the world together for athletic competition. There are several athletes who are competing who hail from the Celtic nations. While there are several from Scotland and Wales, these athletes compete under Great Britain.