Award for Irish fans - A credit to the nation

Euro 2012 is over and Spain have won the championship, but there seems to be no doubt whatsoever that the Irish supporters won the singing.

Mon, 02 Jul, 2012 - 01:00

Editorial

Uefa president Michel Platini announced in Kiev that a special award would be made in recognition of the sporting behaviour of the Irish fans.

The FAI stated that the award would be dedicated to the memory of James Nolan, the young supporter who lost his life in a tragic accident in Poland during the tournament. His family has agreed to receive the award on behalf of the FAI.

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Courts Columnists Place: Kiev Place: Poland Person: Michel Platini Person: James Nolan Person: Gianni Infantino Event: Euro 2012 Organisation: UEFA Organisation: FAI

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