Leona going for gold in Rio

Ballyconnell native Leona Maguire will be putting Cavan and Ireland firmly on the map when she tees off in the women’s individual golf competition in Rio tomorrow morning (Wednesday).

She’s part of the first group that starts at 11.30am Irish time, alongside Brazil’s Miriam Nagl and Malaysia’s Kelly Tan.
Leona will have twin sister Lisa, herself a talented and accomplished golfer, by her side for support as her caddy.
Coverage will be live on RTE’s News Now channel and app throughout the tournament.
Everyone in Cavan and further afield will be watching with interest ahead of Leona’s big moment and we all wish her the very best as she prepares to take to the course in Rio tomorrow morning.

The Celt will be providing updates on our website throughout the day. For more on Leona’s Olympic bid, see sport page 88, of tomorrow morning's Anglo-Celt.