Olympic Torch touches down in Ireland ahead of schedule

A flight diversion meant that the Olympic Torch touched down in Ireland today - six weeks ahead of schedule.

A flight diversion meant that the Olympic Torch touched down in Ireland today - six weeks ahead of schedule.

It was being carried on a plane from Orlando in Florida to London Heathrow - when it diverted to Shannon to refuel.

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