Rory Michael Morrish ( born 8 January 1968 ) is an Irish cross-country skier who participated in the 2006 Winter Olympics , as well as multiple world championships . Morrish previously competed in orienteering , becoming a cross-country skier via the discipline of ski-orienteering . In March 2001 Morrish became the first ever Irish competitor to take part in ski-orienteering when he participated in the long and short races at the Rovaniemi round of the World Cup , finishing 32nd in both . At the 2005 World Ski Orienteering Championships , Morrish finished 53rd in the long-distance competition , 59th in the middle-distance race and 55th in the sprint . Morrish was selected as the flag bearer for the Irish team in the 2006 Winter Olympics closing ceremony . During the 2011 World Championships , Morrish received attention for racing with wooden skis
2006 Winter Olympics closing ceremony
2006 Winter Olympics closing ceremony
Rory Morrish