Irish town in rapture as boxer brings home gold (Reuters)

BRAY, Ireland (Reuters) - Thousands of fans erupted with joy in the seaside town of Bray as their local hero Katie Taylor was crowned boxing lightweight champion in London's ExCel Centre, bringing home Ireland's first Olympic gold medal for 16 years. "I'm thrilled. It's the best thing that's ever happened here," said Martin Tuyley, 43-year-old chef, as confetti was blasted into the sky. "They'll be on the streets singing tonight. ...