The Paralympics concluded on Sunday (September 8), with Team Ireland bringing home one gold, three silvers and two bronzes. There were six other fourth-placed finishes.
Róisín Ní Riain, who won a bronze and silver in the 100m backstroke and 200m medley in S13 swimming, and Orla Comerford, who won bronze in the T13 athletics, led the charge — waving the Irish flag from their flight home from Paris.
Other medalists include Katie-George Dunlevy, who won the Women’s Road Time Trial B in Cycling alongside her pilot Linda Kelly as well as silver in the Women’s Road Race B and Women’s Individual Pursuit B with her pilot Linda Kelly.
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Other notable athletes in the games included Cork swimmer Ellen Keane, who confirmed that Paris would be her last Paralympics, powerlifter Britney Arendse and swimmer Nicole Turner.
Minister Catherine Martin said: "I want to congratulate everyone who has been involved with Team Ireland, from the athletes to the coaches, the sporting bodies, Paralympics Ireland and Sport Ireland. And of course the families, friends and supporters of the athletes who make such a vital and telling contribution.
"The Paralympic Games are the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.
"These athletes have inspired the next generation of Paralympians and they are a credit to their families, coaches and communities. The Government is investing heavily in sport. It is helping to ensure that our athletes can prepare for these prestigious international sporting competitions in the best possible way. We will continue to do so in the coming years, not just in the high-performance system but also at grassroots community level."
* This article was originally published on Extra.ie.
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