Ciara Mageean and Robert Heffernan named among 17 Irish athletes heading to Rio

Athletics Ireland have confirmed their team to the Olympic Council of Ireland for the Games in Rio next month.

Tue, 12 Jul, 2016 - 17:22

Athletics Ireland have confirmed a team of 17 to the Olympic Council of Ireland for the Games in Rio next month.

Ciara Mageean received a heroes welcome as she returned with the bronze medal she won in the Women's 1500m! pic.twitter.com/CGJINNMyQ3
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