The Paralympic Torch comes to Ireland today ahead of the start of the London games tomorrow.
Des Walsh- who’s heavily involved in charity work as well as being a staff member at Cadbury – which is sponsoring the games will carry the torch as it makes its way through Dublin.
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The Paralympic flame will be lit at its spiritual home, Stoke Mandeville in the UK, this evening.
More than 2-point-4-million tickets have now been sold for the Games.
There are two Clare Competitors on Team Ireland – Jonathan McGrath – a UL Student from Killaloe will compete for team Ireland in Swimming, while Clonlara teacher Sarah Caffrey – who’s based in London will take part in the Mixed Coxed Four rowing event.
