Team Ireland returning from Winter Special Olympics with 12-medal haul

Team Ireland will touch down at Dublin Airport this evening following a successful Special Olympics World Winter Games in South Korea.

Team Ireland will touch down at Dublin Airport this evening following a successful Special Olympics World Winter Games in South Korea.

The 14 athletes won 12 medals in the Alpine Skiing and Floorball competitions at the seven-day event.

Their haul includes three gold medals, six silver, three bronze and six pace-ribbons.

[comment]MORE: Medals, tears, cake and Gangnam Style - check out our exclusive look behind the scenes on Team Ireland's South Korean adventure[/comment]

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