Taoiseach and FG welcome 2012 London Olympics

The Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has welcomed the successful London Olympics bid.

Taoiseach and FG welcome 2012 London Olympics
Wed, 06 Jul, 2005 - 14:09

The Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has welcomed the successful London Olympics bid.

Mr Ahern said: "On behalf of the Irish Government, I wish to convey heartiest congratulations to the UK government on London's successful bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games.

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