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# Gold for Ireland

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Gold for Ireland

'A tremendous achievement’: Ireland sends congratulations as Skibbereen pair take gold in Tokyo

President Michael D Higgins congratulated the pair on their “tremendous” achievement

President Michael D Higgins congratulated the pair on their "tremendous" achievement.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the win will "inspire generations to come".

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Jul 29th 2021, 8:39 AM

European champion

Gold for Ireland! Ellen Keane powers to first place in 100m breaststroke SB8 final

The 23-year-old earned Ireland’s first gold medal at the 2018 European Paraswimmimg Championships.

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Aug 19th 2018, 7:56 PM