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13/07/2016
Ministers Congratulate Ciara Megeean On European Bronze Medal
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross and the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Patrick O'Donovan have congratulated Ciara Mageean on winning a bronze medal in the 1500m final at the European Championships in Amsterdam.
Speaking after the event Minster Ross said: "Ciara ran a magnificent race and I am delighted she got her rewards with a bronze medal. Ciara was very focused today, and all week, it is a wonderful achievement to be bringing home a medal from the European Championships."
Minister O'Donovan added: "I am delighted for Ciara, she ran a physical and gruelling race, but she stuck at it, and we are very proud of her performance, as I am sure the whole team around her are, bringing home a medal from a major championships is always tough but it is also very special. I also want to pass on my best wishes to the whole team as I know there was a lot of PBs achieved and some great performances overall."
(MH/CD)
Speaking after the event Minster Ross said: "Ciara ran a magnificent race and I am delighted she got her rewards with a bronze medal. Ciara was very focused today, and all week, it is a wonderful achievement to be bringing home a medal from the European Championships."
Minister O'Donovan added: "I am delighted for Ciara, she ran a physical and gruelling race, but she stuck at it, and we are very proud of her performance, as I am sure the whole team around her are, bringing home a medal from a major championships is always tough but it is also very special. I also want to pass on my best wishes to the whole team as I know there was a lot of PBs achieved and some great performances overall."
(MH/CD)
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