Dockery leads Irish Paralympic team in opening ceremony

Ireland’s flag bearer, six-time Paralympian Patrice Dockery, proudly led the 45-strong Irish team along with team staff into Beijing’s Bird’s Nest Stadium today at opening ceremony of the 13th Paralympic Games.

Beaming with pride, track athlete Dockery said: “It was wonderful. I thought going in it may be overwhelming but as soon as we marched in it felt just deadly to be Irish and I couldn’t have been more proud. It was a real honour to lead in this Irish team. We can’t wait to get started now.”