In the field of funny names, Arthur Lanigan-O'Keeffe definitely sets a standard. In the field of ridiculous sports, the modern pentathlon is out on its own. Running and swimming - fine. Showjumping? Why? Shooting? Stupid. And Fencing? Really? Why not throw Kabaddi and hot-dog eating in there while we're at it? Either way, the legal firm managed a 25th place finish, his colleague Natalya Coyle (right) achieving an impressive ninth place in the women's event.
Another to be proud of her finish is Olive Loughnane, who came in 13th in the women's 20k walk. The real Irish story in the walking was Rob Heffernan, who just missed out on a medal after finishing fourth. Dee loneliest place in dee world, as we've said before, but a massive personal best and a top 5 finish was well received by the Corkman - as well it should. Another Leesider who enjoyed success is Andrzej Jezierski, who won the B final in the canoeing to finish ninth overall.
Decidedly less triumphant was Mark Kenneally, who finished 57th in the marathon. This is probably as cruel as it gets, as there is little more disheartening than running a full 26 miles only to have some pudgy blogger mocking your finishing position. Sport isn't fair sometimes, though, and Kenneally has to take it. The slow git.
And a reminder that sport isn't fair came in the boxing ring, as the fairytale ending we hoped for was not to be, John Joe Nevin (left) defeated by GB's Luke Campbell in the bantamweight final. Nevin was, to be fair, not at his very best - certainly in comparison to his incredible semi-final performance - and was made to pay by the home fighter. A third round knockdown put an exclamation point on matters, Campbell the victor by a scoreline of 14-11.
Ireland's final medal of the Games was not to be a golden moment, but rather a silver lining.
