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Offaly's Olympians And Paralympians Honoured

Friday, 13 December 2024 15:48

Grainne Walsh, Nicole Turner, Jordan Conroy, and Josephine Healion at Offaly County Council buildings in Tullamore

The county's eight representatives in Paris were at the centre of a civic ceremony in Tullamore last night.

Offaly's eight Olympians and Paralympians were honoured at a civic ceremony in Tullamore last night.

Shane Lowry, Grainne Walsh, Jordan Conroy, Megan Burns, Megan Armitage, Josephine Healion, Nicole Turner, and Darragh Kenny were recognised for their acheivement in representing the Faithful County at the Games in Paris over the summer.

Tullamore's Grainne Walsh qualified for the Olympics after a long, arduous, and storied journey.

She says any struggles she had will be worth it if she can inspire younger people.

Walsh talks to Midlands 103's David Hollywood about being honoured:

Jordan Conroy and Megan Burns starred in Ireland's Sevens teams at the Olympics.

Here they look back on the Paris experience and reflect on receiving a civic honour:

Stay tuned to Midlands 103 on air and online over the course of Sunday and Monday to hear from more of Offaly's Paralympians and Olympians.

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