Taoiseach congratulates gold medallist Bethany

The Taoiseach has congratulated the swimmer Bethany Firth on becoming the first Irish person to win a gold medal for Ireland at the 2012 London Paralympics.

Taoiseach congratulates gold medallist Bethany
Sat, 01 Sep, 2012 - 14:28

The Taoiseach has congratulated the swimmer Bethany Firth on becoming the first Irish person to win a gold medal for Ireland at the 2012 London Paralympics.

The 16-year-old from Co. Down clinched victory in the 100 metre backstroke despite only taking up swimming three years ago.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: IrelandPerson: BethanyPerson: Bethany FirthPerson: TaoiseachPerson: Enda KennyEvent: 2012 London ParalympicsOrganisation: TaoiseachOrganisation: Team Ireland
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