Hero's welcome for Special Olympic team

Hundreds of cheering fans have given Team Ireland’s Special Olympic Athletes a hero’s welcome at Dublin Airport.

Hero's welcome for Special Olympic team
Tue, 04 Aug, 2015 - 13:18

Hundreds of cheering fans have given Team Ireland’s Special Olympic Athletes a hero’s welcome at Dublin Airport.

The 88 sports stars and their 40 coaches arrived in from LA this morning showing off their 82 medals, including 26 gold, 28 silver and 28 bronze.

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