Irish Olympians have been honoured at two events in Dublin following a record-breaking performance in Paris last month.
President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina have hosted a reception at Áras an Uachtaráin for many of the Irish medalists, athletes and coaches from the Paris 2024 Games.
It included gold medalists Rhys McClenaghan, Kellie Harrington and Fintan McCarthy.
A second event also took place at Dublin Castle to acknowledge their success with the athletes joined by their friends, family and coaches.
It is just over a month since Team Ireland had its most successful ever Olympic Games, bringing home seven medals from Paris.
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President and Sabina Higgins today hosted a reception for Ireland’s @TeamIreland Olympians at the @Paris2024 Olympic Games. Read more at https://t.co/AoEsk8VSDZ pic.twitter.com/JTnLJYCoWT
— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) September 13, 2024
There have been many celebrations already with homecomings in the athletes’ hometowns, but these events today allow the entire team to come together to celebrate their achievements.
Around 500 people were expected to be in attendance at this afternoon’s reception at Dublin Castle.
Sponsors and Government ministers were also present along with the Olympic Federation of Ireland.
It is understood that a separate occasion will be hosted soon by the President to recognise those who competed at this summer’s Paralympic Games.
