Olympics 2024: Your guide to Mayo Olympians competing in Paris
Eric Favors, who grew up in New York, qualifies for Ireland through his Ballina grandmother. MANDATORY CREDIT ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo
The opening ceremony of Paris' Olympic Games takes place today, Friday, July 26 (6.30pm - Irish time).
Team Ireland have sent 133 competitors to this year's Olympics - their largest-ever squad.
Among the team are several Olympians from the west of the country, including two with Mayo connections.
See the squad list from Connacht for this summer's Olympic Games below:
Aifric Keogh (Rowing), Fiona Murtagh (Rowing), Beibhinn Parsons (Rugby), Tom Fannon (Swimming).
Lauren Cadden (Athletics), Chris O'Donnell (Athletics), Dean Clancy (Boxing), Mona McSharry (Swimming).
Eric Favors (Athletics), Ciara McGing (Diving).
Aoife O'Rourke (Boxing), Kelly Murphy (Cycling).
, who grew up in New York, qualifies for Ireland through his Ballina grandmother. He will compete in the shot put which will take place between August 2-3.
London-born , who has family connections in Mayo, will compete in diving. Her category will take place between August 5-6.
