Thursday, 9 August 2012

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

BRAY, Ireland, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Thousands of fans eruptedwith joy in the seaside town of Bray as their local hero KatieTaylor was crowned boxing lightweight champion in London's ExCelCentre, bringing home Ireland's first Olympic gold medal for 16years. "I'm thrilled. It's the best thing that's ever happenedhere," said Martin Tuyley, 43-year-old chef, as confetti wasblasted into the sky. "They'll be on the streets singing tonight. ...

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