As they embark on their London Paralympic Games odyssey, Paralympics Ireland are sending the Irish team off in style on by hosting a departure event on Wednesday August 15th. The event will get underway from 7pm in Bewleys Hotel Dublin Airport and all families, friends and supporters of the team are welcome, and indeed encouraged to attend.

Paralympics Ireland are absolutely delighted to announce that the legendary Irish band THE SAW DOCTORS are going to play exclusively for the team and their supporters so this is set to be a memorable night not to be missed! The London 2012 Paralympic Games get underway with the opening ceremony on August 29th and conclude on September 9th.

The Irish team is comprised of 49 athletes across ten sports, six of whom are reigning World or Paralympic champions in their own disciplines.

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