President praises Irish Paralympic team

Irish President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to Team Ireland on their outstanding performance at the London Paralympic Games.

President praises Irish Paralympic team
Sun, 09 Sep, 2012 - 15:01

Irish President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to Team Ireland on their outstanding performance at the London Paralympic Games.

The team will touch down in Dublin to a heroes’ welcome tomorrow night with a haul of eight gold, three silver and five bronze medals.

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