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# Paralympic Flame

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'People probably look at it that it's about participation more than elite sport, but it's definitely not the case'

Kildare wheelchair racer Patrick Monahan on the Paralympics, his experience through the pandemic, and starting his impossible.

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Apr 25th 2021, 7:30 AM

Paralympics: Flame lit at spiritual home of disabled sport

The 24-hour countdown to the Games is on after tonight’s event at Stoke Mandeville Stadium.

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Aug 28th 2012, 10:22 PM

Poll: Will you watch the Paralympic games?

Team Ireland will be competing in the games but will you be watching them?

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Aug 25th 2012, 10:17 AM