Irish Paralympians target another five-medal haul in London

The 2012 Irish Paralympic team departed for a two-week pre-Games training camp this morning with chief executive Liam Harbison claiming they were ready to better the successes achieved four years ago in Beijing.

Ireland claimed five medals in China in 2008, three golds as well as a silver and bronze, and the stated goal for London is much the same with five podium places and 15 finalists the target pinned up prior to the event, which kicks off on August 29.

“There are 49 athletes ready to do what no Paralympic team has done before and I am confident that they will achieve great success,” said Harbison at a send-off for the team at Bewleys Airport Hotel last night.