Fermoy's Special Olympics hero, Stephen O'Leary, captain of Ireland's gold medal winning soccer team, received a rousing homecoming in the town last Monday evening.
An inspirational on-field leader and goal scorer supreme, Stephen's experience in Berlin is, he said, one he will never forget.
Team Ireland arrived back to Dublin Airport on Monday to much fanfare, the 73 athletes returning from Berlin with an impressive medal haul, comprising of 24 gold medals, 22 silver and 29 bronze.
"It was an unbelievable occasion, having my family out there made it extra special. The games were tough, however, …
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