Ireland''s Paralympic team departs for Beijing

Ireland’s Paralympic team of 45 athletes, coaches and support staff departed Dublin Airport this morning bound for the team’s training camp in the Chinese capital.

Ireland''s Paralympic team departs for Beijing
Sun, 24 Aug, 2008 - 15:25

Ireland’s Paralympic team of 45 athletes, coaches and support staff departed Dublin Airport this morning bound for the team’s training camp in the Chinese capital.

The 2008 Paralympic Games begin in 13 days time.

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