Taoiseach pays tribute to golden boy O'Connor

The Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has congratulated Ireland's Cian O'Connor on winning the gold medal for individual showjumping at the Olympic Games in Athens this evening.

Mr Ahern said: "Cian showed enormous courage and determination with his performance in the final round tonight in Athens. Ireland has a proud history in showjumping events and this win is a victory which everyone in Ireland can be very proud of.