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Paralympic team to arrive home to hero’s welcome

The most successful Irish Paralympic team in the last 25 years,  will arrive home this evening, to a hero’s welcome.

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Ireland finished 18th in the medals table at the London Paralympic Games – securing eight gold medals, three silverand five bronze.

At last night’s closing ceremony,  double gold medal winner Michael McKillop received a special award from the International Paralympic Committee  – for demonstrating the best spirit of the Paralympic Games.

Spokesperson for the Irish Paralympic Team John Fullham says all 49 Irish athletes will arrive in Dublin Airport at around 8 o’clock this evening – and all are welcome to attend.

 

 

 

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