@OFlynnPaul

RTÉ News & Sport Presenter & Journalist. Author King Henry & Go, Johnny, Go! Associate lecturer DCU School of Journalism. Sea Swimmer 🏊‍♂️

 Dublin, Ireland
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Joined January 2010
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Very excited to announce the fifth book in my Irish Sporting Legends series with @gillbooks 'Joe the Great' The story of legendary Galway hurler Joe Canning told for children. Thanks to @seosamh_oc we're partnering with @unicefireland receiving a share of proceeds. Out June 26th
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Katie Taylor's final fight, which saw the Bray boxer become three-time undisputed champion of the world, drew an audience peak of 1.6 million on RTÉ television rte.ie/sport/boxing/2026/090… #RTEsport

Taylor's finale brings peak TV audience of 1.6 million

Katie Taylor's final fight, which saw the Bray boxer become three-time undisputed champion of the world, drew an audience peak of 1.6 million on RTÉ television on Saturday night.

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Still emotional after Katie’s send-off last night. Been lucky enough to follow her journey for RTE from the start. Thrilled Katie got the send off she deserved. She did it all her own way and bent the world to her will in her own quiet way. A true one-of-a-kind. We’ll miss her.
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Katie Taylor delighted onlookers at her open workout at the Helix this evening and there was a special moment for one young fan in particular
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"I just think every female in sport is a Katie Taylor effect because of what she's done we've all been allowed to live" Boxer Molly McCann speaks to @OFlynnPaul ahead of Katie Taylor's open workout in The Helix in Dublin
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7 memorable days for Team Ireland packed into 100 seconds 🇮🇪 🥇 An enjoyable week with @RTEsport 📺
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@rte What a week of coverage of the European Athletics Championships. More coverage of these events please! Outstanding punditry from @RM_Heffernan @DervalORourke @soniaagrith topped with excellent journalism from @OFlynnPaul & @gregallenRTE is the new @HamiltonRTE
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Well that’s a wrap from a brilliant week of swimming and athletics. A sensational week for Team Ireland in the pool and on the track. A golden age for Irish swimmers and athletes 🇮🇪
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There wasn't a dry eye in the house as hundreds of Irish fans turned out to watch Kate O'Connor receive her European gold heptathlon medal in Birmingham. What. A. Star. Watch all the action live on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player.
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One of my favourite songs to end one of my favourite days in Irish sport 👌
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Golden Glory 🥇 Saturday August 15th 2026 will live long in the memory following the double gold medal success of Ellen Walshe and Kate O'Connor #RTESport
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Enjoyed putting this together for @rtesport 📺 A famous night for Team Ireland 🇮🇪
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"Oh my mama told me. There'll be days like this...." Relive a famous night for Team Ireland at the European Championships which saw Mark English take home the gold and Rhasidat Adeleke win silver.
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Mark English reacts to becoming European champion. "I really wanted gold. I'm so happy. Today I finally get to stand on top of that podium." An unbelievable success for the Donegal man.
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'So many times, am I cooked?' - Rhasidat Adeleke talks journey to silver medal at European Championships.
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Rhasidat’s back… what a night tomorrow live on @RTE2 Mark English and Rhasidat finals back-to-back
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Impressive from Rhasidat Adeleke in winning her 200m semi-final in a season's-best time of 22.43 at the European Athletics Championships #rtesport #EuropeanAthletics

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'I stayed in the fight' - despite finishing seventh in the European 200m backstroke final, John Shortt felt he gave it all in the pool in Paris #rtesport
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Galway's John Shortt takes 7th place in the 200m backstroke final #rtesport #EuropeanAquatics @RTE2 @RTEplayer

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Jakob ingebrigtsen storms back to reclaim the Men's 500m as Ireland's Nick Griggs (8th), Brian Fay (14th) and Darragh McElhinney (18th) miss out on the medals in an epic race #RTESport

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"Now that my foot is in the door, I look forward to making some noise tonight." Ireland's Eric Favours couldn't hide his delight after reaching the Men’s Shot Put final tonight at the European Championships. Watch it live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player with coverage from 7.30pm
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Super swim from Ireland's Jack Kelly to win Heat 6 of the Men’s 100m Breaststroke at the European Championships in a new Irish senior record. Kelly is through to this evening's semi-finals with the fourth fastest swim overall (59.27). #RTEsport

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A confident and classy run from Mark English in Heat 1 of the Men’s 800m at the European Athletics Championships. He's safely through to the semi-finals. Live coverage now on @RTE2 and @RTEplayer #RTEsport

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"I've never seen as many grown men cry, including myself." Man of the match Ryan O'Donoghue speaks to @OFlynnPaul on what the last 36 hours have been like for Mayo. rte.ie/sport/football/2026/0…

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"I've never seen as many grown men cry, including myself." - Ryan O'Donoghue

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