Rob Heffernan has called on politicians to ‘put their money where mouths are’ in relation to funding Irish athletes. Team Ireland enjoyed one of its most successful Olympics ever winning seven medals but RTÉ pundits Derval O’Rourke, Sonia O’Sullivan and Heffernan feel there is lots of room for improvement. The Cork man called on the […]

1 year ago

The Cork sense of humour shines through here…

12 years ago

A world champion, and probably the most positive person we’ve ever spoken to, Rob Heffernan tells us about success, enjoying it and how he is plotting for much more. When we catch up with Rob Heffernan, he’s out on a bike ride in a Cork forest. We ask the world 50k walk champion is this […]

13 years ago

Rob Heffernan was deservedly given a hero’s welcome on his return home to Cork last night, but he nearly had his thunder stolen by a very enthusiastic Irish dancing man.

13 years ago

Rob Heffernan has become a household name this week after his gold medal in Moscow, and he has returned home today to a hero’s welcome

13 years ago

The Cork walker was presented with his 50k walk gold medal today, and boy didn’t he love it.

13 years ago