Who are the four athletes from Ireland at the 2026 Winter Olympics at Milan-Cortina, and when are they in action?

Carnage on the slopes of the Stelvio. Rarely if ever has the Winter Olympics slalom taken out so many contenders so spectacularly or so fast, all of which made Cormac Comerford’s 31 st place finish feel something like a victory in itself.

With the team competition starting first, the physical and emotional cost can ripple right on through into the individual ones.

Four athletes will be representing Team Ireland at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Anabelle Zurbay, Cormac Comerford, and Ben Lynch are making their first Olympic appearance, while Thomas Maloney Westgård is becoming Ireland’s second-ever three-time Winter Olympian at this year's games in Italy.

ANABELLE ZURBAY was pleased with her showing on her Winter Olympics debut. The Team Ireland teenager, 17, finished 48th in the women’s giant slalom in a time of 2:31.70. Zurbay clocked 1:12.82 on

Roger Moore managed it with aplomb. In a thrilling James Bond escape, with sublime dexterity and agility, Moore as 007, went off-piste to evade the enemy agents once again.

Keep up with all the medals handed out during the 2026 Milano Cortina games.

Four skiers are set to represent Ireland in Italy on the world stage as the Games start this week

The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games continue on Feb. 16. Here are all the events taking place today in Italy.

Often referred to as the lake county, Westmeath is certainly not associated with alpine skiing. In fact, its landscape is quite the opposite and considered flat and boggy. And while the county has produced its fair share of musical success,

BBC News NI speaks to two former athletes about what it takes to compete at the Winter Olympics.