VIDEO: Special Olympics: Team Ireland returns after 82-medal haul

Medal-laden Team Ireland returned home to a heroes’ welcome yesterday following a spectacular performance at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles.

VIDEO: Special Olympics: Team Ireland returns after 82-medal haul

The jubilant athletes brought home 82 medals: 26 gold, 28 silver, 28 bronze, as well as 41 placement ribbons.

The 88 athletes received a rapturous welcome from hundreds of family members, friends, and supporters when they arrived at Dublin Airport.

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