Ireland's Paralympians arrive home with 16 medals

Ireland's most successful Paralympic team ever touched down tonight with 16 medals en tow, receiving a rapturous reception from the thousands of well-wishers at Dublin Airport.

Led by Chef De Mission and Paralympics Ireland CEO Liam Harbison the 49-strong team of athletics and the backroom staff touched down in Dublin Airport on Cityjet flight AF5119 from London City Airport shortly after 7.45pm.