Team Ireland returning home after collecting 86 medals at Special Olympics

The Irish athletes won 86 medals in total in sports like swimming, athletics, badminton, basketball, bowling and gymnastics.

Team Ireland returning home after collecting 86 medals at Special Olympics
Fri, 22 Mar, 2019 - 07:12
Digital Desk staff

Team Ireland is flying home from Abu Dhabi to Dublin today after its resounding success at the Special Olympics World Games.

The Irish athletes won 86 medals in total in sports like swimming, athletics, badminton, basketball, bowling and gymnastics.

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