Paralympics Rio 2016
The Paralympics are underway in Rio, with athletes from Northern Ireland and Ireland hoping to make the podium.
Queen praises 'magnificent' Paralympians
The Queen has sent a message congratulating the GB Paralympics team following their success at the Games in Rio.
The team are returning home on Tuesday with a haul of 147 medals, including 64 golds, the most by a British team since 1988.
"As the 2016 Paralympic Games draw to a close, I offer my warmest congratulations to the athletes of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and indeed to the athletes of all Commonwealth countries, for their many successes in Rio de Janeiro,” said The Queen.
"The magnificent performance of ParalympicsGB this year reflects the talent and commitment of the athletes and their support teams.
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Homecoming for Paralympic gold medallist Jason Smyth
Paralympic gold medallist sprinter Jason Smyth has returned home to a hero’s welcome in his home village of Eglinton.
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Bethany Firth secures golden hat-trick in the pool
Bethany Firth has won a third Paralympic gold medal in the final swimming event in Rio, as Team GB claimed the top two podium places.