Irish Sports Stars' Colombian Jungle Adventure: Insects and Unexpected Challenges

Irish Athletes Face Jungle Challenges in RTÉ's 'Uncharted' Galway hurling star Joe Canning and track champion Thomas Barr recently traded their usual sporting arenas for the dense jungles of Colombia. Their adventure, part of the final episode of RTÉ One's 'Uncharted with Ray Goggins,' saw them encounter unexpected challenges, as highlighted in a recently released promotional video. The short video clip offers a glimpse into their experience, focusing on the sheer number of insects they encountered. "All you could see were the eyes… the insects looking back at you," Canning commented in the video, emphasizing the stark contrast between camping in Ireland and the Colombian jungle. Barr added, in the video, "Nothing is trying to eat you, bite you, kill you in Ireland." This humorous observation underscores the unique dangers and surprises of their Colombian expedition. The full episode of 'Uncharted with Ray Goggins' airs this Wednesday at 9:35 pm on RTÉ One, promising a thrilling conclusion to the series and further insights into the athletes' jungle adventure.